Work exchange program / Volunteer

Positions: Island Lodge Team Member
Type: volunteer exchange for accom., more (see below)
Lodge: Bodega Ridge
Location: Galiano Island, Gulf Islands BC (on-site accom.)
Applicants from anywhere in Canada are welcome.

Our work exchange program offers volunteers the chance to experience authentic island life while supporting a small, community-focused eco-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 Pink Geranium 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 Bodega Ridge — 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.

Typical Activities

• Housekeeping in cabins and lodge (making beds, tidying, cleaning)
• Kitchen Prep

• 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 (answering basic questions, helping with check-ins if needed)
• Occasional small projects (deep cleaning, sorting storage spaces, helping staff as needed)

Contact

If interested, please email Reesa, answering these questions:

1. Why are you interested in volunteering at Bodega Ridge?
2. What time of year, or date range, would you be interested in coming? 
3. If any, please describe any relevant skills you have. (No experience required, can train.)
4. Feel free to attach your resume, if convenient.
5. Subject line: Island Lodge Team Member

E-mail to: reesa (at) bodegaridge.com

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