Peaceful Island Living in Exchange for Helping Hands 🌿🏝️

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A experiência

Staying and working with us offers a genuine experience of life on a small Gulf Island in British Columbia. Our team is a mix of locals, long-term island residents, and seasonal staff, so you’ll naturally learn about the rhythms, history, and community of Galiano Island.

Volunteers often join staff for beach walks, bonfires, local events, and farmers market visits. You’ll meet artists, gardeners, etc, while becoming part of the island flow. ✨

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Como você ajuda

25 horas por semana

Ajudante de Cozinha: Ajude a preparar, finalizar e servir refeições.

Tarefas Domésticas: Ajude a trocar roupas de camas e a manter um ambiente arrumado.

Recepção: Ajude recebendo e atendendo hóspedes.

Jardinagem: Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.

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O que você ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Quarto da equipe: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Descontos em restaurantes: Ganhe descontos em restaurantes nas redondezas.

Descontos em hospedagem: Ganhe descontos para hospedar-se em outros hostels.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Bicicletas à vontade: Use nossas bikes à vontade, quando quiser.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Fluente ou Tagalog / Filipino Fluente

Entre 18 e 40 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

Our work-exchange program offers volunteers the chance to experience authentic island life while supporting a small, community-focused lodge and café on beautiful Galiano Island. Participants live on-site in simple, comfortable staff accommodation above the lodge and join our team in a variety of day-to-day tasks that keep the property running smoothly. 🌲

Work typically includes a combination of housekeeping, groundskeeping, light maintenance, and helping at the café with dishes, cleaning, organizing, or basic prep. Depending on your skills, there may also be opportunities to assist with events, guest support, gardening projects, or small renovations.

In exchange for your help, you’ll receive accommodation, access to our peaceful forested property, and plenty of time to explore the island’s beaches, trails, and creative community. Volunteers become part of the rhythm of the lodge — a place where people slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy meaningful work in a beautiful setting. 🌊🌤️

This program is ideal for friendly, self-motivated people who enjoy teamwork, appreciate the outdoors, and want to learn how a small independent lodge and café operate. It’s a memorable way to gain experience, meet people from around the world, and immerse yourself in a unique island culture.

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Atividades & Turnos

Typical Activities

-Housekeeping in cabins and lodge (making beds, tidying, cleaning)
-Café support (dishes, bussing, cleaning, organizing, basic prep)
-Groundskeeping (sweeping, raking, watering, weeding, general outdoor tidy-up)
-Light maintenance (painting, staining, simple repairs)
-Assisting with events and retreats (setup, cleanup, organizing spaces)
-Guest support (basic questions, helping with check-ins if needed)
-Occasional small projects (deep cleaning, sorting storage spaces, helping staff as needed)

Shifts

-Shifts are usually 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week
-Start times vary depending on the day’s needs, generally between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm
-Some days may be lighter and others busier depending on events or cabin turnovers
-We schedule with as much consistency as possible so you can plan your free time
-Afternoons, evenings, and two full days off per week are free for exploring the island 🌅✨