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Experience Calgary: Urban Comfort and Mountain Escape

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The experience

Help out in our Calgary home just 45 minutes from the Rockies! We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to walk and care for our large dog (if he lets you), clean the house, yard work, and help prepare dinner 5 days a week. We love exploring and hope to find someone to join us on mountain adventures. Enjoy a private space in our house and plenty of time to explore!




What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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

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

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Canada

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteer Agreement: Tasks & Expectations
Welcome! We’re so glad to host you in our Calgary home. To help ensure a positive and respectful experience for everyone, here’s an outline of the tasks involved and what we ask in return. We hope this sets the stage for open communication and a great time together!

Weekly Volunteer Commitment
* Approx. 2-3 hours per day, 5 days a week
* Flexible schedule, discussed and agreed upon together
* 2 days off per week for personal time and travel

Space
*Basement area with your own queen bed, linens provided, bedside table, TV with Chromecast, couch, table and chairs for working
*Bathroom upstairs, 90% private - it's our main bathroom so guest use it
*Laundry in house
*Shared kitchen and backyard

Meal Preparation
*Prepare dinner 5 days a week (healthy meals, groceries provided) - no food restrictions
* Share cleanup after meals
* Feel free to contribute your own recipes!

Housekeeping & Shared Spaces
* Keep kitchen and bathroom clean and tidy
* House cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, wiping counters, mopping floors)
* Occasional help with laundry (folding, switching loads)
* Keep your own areas tidy and clean

Outdoor Work
* Weekly lawn mowing
* Watering plants and weeding garden beds
* General help with outdoor upkeep

Pet Care Responsibilities
* Daily walks with our large dog if he lets you (min 30 minutes)
* Feeding (if needed during our absence)
* Occasional dog-sitting when we’re away (to be arranged in advance)
* Ensure the dog is safe, happy, and loved

Lifestyle & Expectations
* We are respectful, active and love spending time in nature
* We’re looking for someone friendly, independent, and reliable
* We love to explore and hope you’ll join us on mountain hikes and local adventures

Activities & Shift

Usually Monday to Friday - Weekends off to explore but we are flexible
We have lots of outdoor / camping gear we'd be happy to share
We have fast internet, streaming TV, a beautiful backyard, we are close to public transit and 45 minutes to the mountains!

Rules

No smoking or drug use
No overnight guests
No illegal activity