Volunteer on the Sunshine Coast Canada. 15-20 hrs per week in exchange for accommodation
A small hostel-style lodge on the Sunshine Coast has been a landmark in the Roberts Creek community since 2004. Located halfway between the coastal townships of Gibsons and Sechelt, it’s the perfect basecamp for all that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
Roberts Creek village is just a 10 minute walk from the lodge, buses to connect you to the rest of the coast are a 7 minute walk away, with hiking trails, mountain biking parks, beaches, waterfalls and local growers and artisans practically on your doorstep.
Accommodating backpackers, adventurers, families, and anyone in need of a getaway, book a family room, private cabin, a spot in our seven-bed dorm room or campsite and see why the Sunshine Coast is BC’s best kept secret.
Our volunteers assist in maintaining the indoor and outdoor spaces of the lodge. Examples are housekeeping, laundry, chopping wood, mowing grass, gardening, and painting projects.
What category best describes your hosting arrangement? 🏡
- Hostel/guesthouse / small hotel
Location (city/town, region, country) 📍
What are you looking for help with?
- Building 🛠
- Cleaning 🧹
- Farming/Gardening 🌿🐄
- General Help 💁♀️
Volunteers are supervised by the Owner and the Lodge Manager.
What’s the mission of your community? 🎯
Our guesthouse has been in operation since 2004, and is the only backpacker/hostel style lodge on the entire Sunshine Coast. It has a solid reputation as one of the Coast’s best value tourist accommodations and as one of Canada’s best hostels.
It’s no wonder people keep coming back.
Approximately 50% of all guests are repeat customers!
How many volunteers could you host? 🎎
- 1 volunteer
When do you usually need volunteers? 📅
- All year round
How many hours of help per day? ⏱
- Up to 4 hours/day, with a maximum of 20 hours per week.
How many days of help per week? 🌒
- Usually 5 days/week, with a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Notes about the work, schedule, and house rules (optional)
- No smoking on the property. Quiet hours 11 pm-9 am.
Are accommodation and food included? 🏠🍜
- Only accommodation is included.
What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕
- Dormitory/shared rooms 🛌
- Tent 🎪
- Other accommodation options may be explained by the host.
Diet – nutrition information 🥗🥤
- No meals provided. There is a full kitchen for volunteers to use.
Fee transparency (required) 💳
- No fee.
VISA SUPPORT – Are you able to assist with visa support, information, or provide invitation letters? 🛂
- No, volunteers must arrange visas independently ❌
Important note for international volunteers
Because this opportunity is based in Canada and involves practical help at a working accommodation business, international volunteers should check carefully whether they need valid work authorisation before arranging a stay. A visitor visa or electronic travel authorisation does not automatically allow someone to work in Canada, even when the exchange is unpaid or compensated only with accommodation.
What volunteers receive (in addition to food/accommodation) 🏆🏅
- Training, excellent social setting to meet other travellers and volunteers.
- Free time in a beautiful setting.
- Close to buses. Walking distance to beach, cafe, shops, restaurant, yoga, nature trails.
Languages spoken on site 🗣 🗣🇬🇧
- English
Geography 🌳
- Very beautiful, costal, lush green, friendly community. Only a 40 min ferry ride from Vancouver.
How to get to your site ✈ 🗺
- 40 min ferry ride from Halfmoon Bay Ferry terminal in Vancouver then a 30 min bus ride and 7 min walk to the lodge.
Is there internet access? 🌐
- Yes, reliable Wi-Fi
Paying guests (if relevant) 🎎
- Yes, we also host paying guests 👌
CONTACT DETAILS 🔍📧
To apply for this opportunity, please contact the host through Voluntouring.org by writing to:
voluntouring.freelist AT gmail DOT com
Please use the following subject line:
Volunteer on the Sunshine Coast Canada. 15-20 hrs per week in exchange for accommodation
In your email, include a short introduction and motivational message explaining who you are, why you are interested in this opportunity, and any relevant experience you may have.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted back with the host’s direct contact details. Why are hosts’ contact details hidden?
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