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🌲 Trail Maintenance & Forest Work in the Heart of Nature! 🌲

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The experience

Help us shape trails and care for the forest while living an unforgettable experience in Canada!

Are you someone who loves the smell of pine, the feeling of fresh air in your lungs, and the satisfaction of physical work? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with trail opening, maintenance, and forestry tasks. You’ll be working in the stunning natural landscapes of Québec, surrounded by lakes, rivers, and deep woods on our 500 acres!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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.

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

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 19 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

You’ll be an essential part of maintaining and enhancing our beautiful sanctuary near Quebec City. We’re looking for hands-on, adaptable individuals who enjoy variety in their work and don’t mind getting their hands dirty.

Your tasks may include:
Tasks include:

Clearing and marking trails

Cutting small trees and branches (non-dangerous work)

Helping build and maintain pathways or small wooden structures

Occasional help with outdoor property care

You’ll be part of a vibrant, heart-centered project called J’aime ma vie, where nature, community, and well-being come together. In return, you'll enjoy time in nature, soulful conversations around the fire, and a space to reconnect with what matters most.

This position is perfect for those who are hardworking, love variety, and want to be part of a vibrant, nature-focused community!

Activities & Shift

Daily Activities Checklist:
Assist with construction, repairs, forestry work and maintenance tasks as needed.
Help with outdoor work, such as clearing trails, landscaping, or site upkeep.
Clean and organize shared spaces, including accommodations and common areas.
Prepare guest sites, ensuring everything is clean, functional, and welcoming.
Support general tasks to keep the sanctuary running smoothly.

Shifts:
Volunteers will contribute 25 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on weather and project needs. It can be 3 bigger days and 4 free days to go and visit the surroundings or 5 small days at your convenience and according the project needs.

In case of favorable weather or urgent projects, some days may require longer shifts, but these will be balanced with additional time off to relax and recharge.

We aim to provide a flexible and enjoyable schedule that works for everyone while respecting the rhythm of nature and the tasks at hand.

Rules

Non smoking environment
Happiness mandatory! :)