Work exchange in Canada: Northern Life and Travel

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What you offer

16h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

I am semi-retired and free from most schedules, so I can offer a guest the magic and mystery of Yukon, but I can also offer roadtrips around Yukon, BC and Alaska. As my roadtrip companion, we can explore using a SUV as our vehicle giving us the option of tent, vehicle or hotel along the way. Travel and explore, or stay local where you can learn Northern living. I am open to suggestions. I have arthritis in my spine, so I can't really hike.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

12 Get in touch with nature
10 Immersing in the local culture
9 Practicing English
8 Meeting international travelers
8 Meeting locals
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 15. Life on land
5 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
2 8. Decent work and economic growth
1 3. Good health and well-being

Zoe

Germany

Staying with Stephen was the absolute highlight of my trip! I got to see places in the Yukon I never would've discovered on my own and got the real Yukon experience I wanted. His knowledge about the area is incredible. He is really easygoing and the more time you spend with him, the more his great sense of humour comes through. He didn't hesitate to wake up at 3am so I could see the aurora and always made sure we stopped for the best photo opportunities. Thank you so much for your generosity and for making sure I had the best experience possible! I'll definitely come back next year!!

2 months ago

Zoe

Germany

2 months ago

Flora

Germany

I spent two wonderful weeks in Yukon. Stephen is an excellent and welcoming host with a deep knowledge of the area. A truly unique experience in a rustic cabin surrounded by wilderness. Thank you!

4 months ago

Fiona (Wang Ting)

Taiwan

A thousand thanks to Stephen. He is such a kindness with great hospitality host. That was my first volunteer experience, and at the first, I thought it was too good to be true - but his hospitality provided that it was real. I have chance to met his family and friends. He also shared a lot of historical background for me to know Canada well. We did a lot of road trips and I have been able to see very unbelievable Northern Lights. My English may not be good enough to fully express my gratitude for my stay here. But please know that here's the place you should come.

8 months ago

Lucy

United Kingdom

If you are considering going, you will not regret it. Stephen is the loveliest, most generous host I have ever stayed with. I feel so lucky to have experienced Yukon and Alaska with him and Juneau. It is a truly unique experience you will not get elsewhere in Canada. Thank you Stephen for everything 🙏

about 1 year ago

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