Join our family home surrounded by preserved forest in Kamloops, Canada

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  Description

  We live on a 90-acre island in the North Thompson Valley, about 10-15 minutes North of Kamloops. Five of us live here between two large houses: one senior, two adults, and two young adults. We have 2 dogs, chickens, a large vegetable garden, many acres of pristine ponderosa pine forest and many deciduous trees. We aim to keep our property free of harmful chemicals and invasive species.We would love assistance with garden upkeep, landscaping projects, house maintenance and small construction projects.
  
  We have a fun family with lots of extended family around and great friends who are often enjoying our property. Sometimes its very active here and there times more quiet. Our older children (19 & 20) may or may not be here. They have their own lives but also live here.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You are more than welcome to join us in any family gatherings or adventures, big or small. We love hiking, fishing, and camping and enjoy day trips and weekend trips. We have all travelled a lot and enjoy sharing different culures and conversations. We can also help you plan any day trips or weekend trips in the area. We have bikes to ride, trails to walk and water to play in.

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  Help

  Tasks you may be a part of include small construction projects and repairs (if able), yard tasks, which can include thinning trees, clearing brush, weedwacking, help in the vegetable garden, and possibly domestic cleaning and organisation. We will sometimes be doing tasks with you and also sometimes setting you up to do tasks independently if it's suitable.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I speak reasonable (but not fluent) French and Spanish and love the opportunity to practice.
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  Accommodation

  We have a private bedroom, bathroom, and sitting area for you to use. We are currently building a tiny home that you can stay in but it will have an outhouse.
  
  When we have dinner together (most nights) you can join us. If we are not having dinner together, there is usually a meal made to eat in your own time. You are also welcome to cook food in our kitchen and we will buy any groceries you may need. We eat everything but are happy to accommodate gluten / dairy free and vegetarian options.

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  What else ...

  We are a non-smoking household and there's minimal alcohol consumption.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Smaller motorhomes and trailers only. We have many beautiful areas you can choose from depending on how close you want to be to power and water.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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