As most of us have in the course of our lives, We are contemplating a change of venue. We currently live in Manitoba, Canada and have been tossing around the idea of hitting the road for a couple of years to see what there is to see. We are not millionaires but live comfortably now and would have some savings to rely on to travel for a few years. We would like to extend those savings..so.. Here's the question...We don't want to get paid. We'd like to work for exchange of a parking space, electricity and possibly food/water if the deal permits.. We're thinking along the lines of farming, construction, renovations, yard work, house work, etc. etc. Our general labor for the purpose of seeing U.S. and Canada..If I paint your house, I park in your yard for a week. It's harvest time, temporary work for temporary stay. We have our own sleeping quarters, transportation, etc. but just need a place to park. Does such a Website or forum exist to connect the workers to the providers?

There are lots of free camping options in the US. Here are some ideas...Walmart (see yahoo group)State Park (MN) campground hostboondockerswelcome.comBLM land. Camping book on sites under $15 (ck Amazon)Food should be thesame.Gas is $2.59 or less in US.Go for it!

Hi,There are various work-camper resources.https://www.workamper.com/Here is my favorite website for finding places to stay:https://freecampsites.net/ and low cost places to staySabreCanuck wrote:As most of us have in the course of our lives, We are contemplating a change of venue. We currently live in Manitoba, Canada and have been tossing around the idea of hitting the road for a couple of years to see what there is to see. We are not millionaires but live comfortably now and would have some savings to rely on to travel for a few years. We would like to extend those savings..so.. Here's the question...We don't want to get paid. We'd like to work for exchange of a parking space, electricity and possibly food/water if the deal permits.. We're thinking along the lines of farming, construction, renovations, yard work, house work, etc. etc. Our general labor for the purpose of seeing U.S. and Canada..If I paint your house, I park in your yard for a week. It's harvest time, temporary work for temporary stay. We have our own sleeping quarters, transportation, etc. but just need a place to park. Does such a Website or forum exist to connect the workers to the providers?

Camp hosting is a great way to extend your money. As state park camp hosts we are asked for a 30 day commitment. For that we get a full hookup site and are asked for 20 hours per week per person. Many of us put in far more than that, but do it for the fun of it, not the pay. Being from Canada should post no problems as far as government is concerned. Your not working for pay, so come and have fun.

Check out WWOOF for temporary farm work in exchange for housing.For construction, painting, etc. I don't know of a site but would love to hear if you find one! I can recommend Craigslist 'gigs' section for finding temporary work, but I think those are usually unskilled jobs.

If you are a member of Workcamper.com, they have a section where you can post looking for what you are wanting. You make the post, and potential "employers" can see it and contact you. Also there are private campgrounds that want volunteers for work campers. We worked at one last summer in the Wisconsin Dells, we worked (not hard), in exchange for our campsite. Also on volunteer.gov you can look for what state you want to work in, and it will give you federal, state & some county campgrounds looking for volunteers.

Will work for Free :) | Good Sam Community

Irover
Explorer
Sep 05, 2016
westernrvparkowner wrote:
rag-ftw wrote:
Irover wrote:
Might want to watch your Humorous sarcasms as Dianne might just pull the plug!! LOL!

You might also consider using a smiley or some other designator to identify your sarcastic humor because some of us can't pick up on it when we can't see your facial expressions. And we aren't even Canadian!:)
"I know I dream of the day I can shingle roofs in 100 degree heat and not have to compete with an illegal alien for the privilege."
You actually thought I was being serious?????
:B :D :C Gosh I did put a LOL--Laughing A Lot
JRoush
Explorer
Sep 04, 2016
Just about all state parks use volunteers, either as campground hosts or as maintenance staff. In return for 24-30 hours per week they will offer a free campsite. Some will have full hook ups some will have water and electric. My wife and I have been traveling this way for 6 years now. I will usually call the park in the area where we want to travel to and talk with the volunteer coordinator. It will vary from state to state or even park to park within a state. If you have a particular skill that is usually a plus. Most parks will want 1-6 month commitment but most will be flexible. Another site is www.volunteer.gov this one will be mostly with federal agencies and the jobs will vary greatly. Always call to see what amenities are available and determine what is necessary for you. write out a list of what you require, wifi, cell phone service, local tv or cable. Ask all your questions up front and you'll be less likely to be disappointed upon arrival.
DianneOK
Explorer
Aug 30, 2016
:)
rag-ftw
Explorer
Aug 29, 2016
DianneOK wrote:
Ok..I haven't corked this yet...but getting close

No need I give up!
DianneOK
Explorer
Aug 29, 2016
Ok..I haven't corked this yet...but getting close
westernrvparkow
Explorer
Aug 26, 2016
rag-ftw wrote:
Irover wrote:
Might want to watch your Humorous sarcasms as Dianne might just pull the plug!! LOL!

You might also consider using a smiley or some other designator to identify your sarcastic humor because some of us can't pick up on it when we can't see your facial expressions. And we aren't even Canadian!:)
"I know I dream of the day I can shingle roofs in 100 degree heat and not have to compete with an illegal alien for the privilege."
You actually thought I was being serious?????
rag-ftw
Explorer
Aug 26, 2016
Irover wrote:
Might want to watch your Humorous sarcasms as Dianne might just pull the plug!! LOL!

You might also consider using a smiley or some other designator to identify your sarcastic humor because some of us can't pick up on it when we can't see your facial expressions. And we aren't even Canadian!:)
Irover
Explorer
Aug 26, 2016
Might want to watch your Humorous sarcasms as Dianne might just pull the plug!! LOL!
path1
Explorer
Aug 25, 2016
Before I retired our freight terminal in Seattle opened up in Vancouver Canada. It is common practice in our industry to let employees follow the work. They (meaning Canada) would not let us work in Canada unless we could prove something we did was "proprietary" or a "trade secret". P.S. Peddling freight is not much of a secret.

So no, don't let them work here, period.

First couple years the Vancouver freight bound for Portland OR wound up in Portland alright, Portland Maine.
westernrvparkow
Explorer
Aug 24, 2016
SabreCanuck wrote:
Forget I asked :).

We have some Canadians that have the same deserving attitude in their life. The problem is those individuals don't realize that the foreign workers didn't STEAL their menial jobs. Those "people like the OP" received those jobs because the local "deserving" Americans won't lower themselves to do them.

Someone has to break their back so you can enjoy your fruit cocktails. At least I offered to help around the yard:). What a disappointing result to a simple question. Don't worry, I'll stay in Canada, at least for the next four years.
Sorry our laws don't meet your standards. If the only reason you won't visit the US is because some people on the internet pointed out you would technically be breaking the law if you worked you probably should stay put. And if you don't understand sarcasm, you probably wouldn't enjoy the company of many Americans, we tend to be a sarcastic lot.

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