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Father is working full time (widowed) and needs help around the house and garden.
Mostly cleaning and organizing projects in the house, but also good to get some things done in the yard. If the person is handy, there are some small maintenance projects I would love help with.
Children info (child care not expected), but could assist with them when the parent is at home.
11-year-old girl – quiet, clever, loves craft/art/math and dance
8-year-old boy – gentle, funny, flexible – loves bike riding, remote control cars, building things, and Lego
6-year-old girl – lots of energy, can be loud, caring - loves stuffy toys, beading/crafting, puzzles, painting, helping in the kitchen, and riding her bike.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Art & design
Photography
Events & social
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
Plant care
Languages
Gardening
Animals
Hiking
Dancing
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Fitness
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cultural Exchange
The family has Irish, Canadian, and Japanese heritage. You will benefit from cultural exchange experiences involving these cultures, cuisine, and language. We also have lots of books on nature, gardening, permaculture, mushrooms, and cooking. There is a lot to explore. You will also learn more about permaculture gardening and can add your creative touch to the evolving landscape of the property.
You will be made to feel part of the family, working together in the garden/household, playing together, and sharing meals. We look forward to spending time with you.
The Area
A beautiful rural community with lots going on, especially for nature and food lovers, Check out the Cowichan Valley Voice for event listing, or the local tourism info site. Loads of trails nearby for biking, walking, hiking, rivers to swim, lakes to kayak, mushroom hunting, disk golf, farm stands, etc.
The Land
Small (2/3 acre), quiet, rural property with views of rolling hills, forests, and beautiful sunsets every evening.
Permaculture approach to land management, including a food forest in the 4nd year of development, a flower garden, a Japanese garden, and a small forested area.
Projects involving children
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Help
Looking for support our family with household cleaning, organising and garden tasks.
Main focus would be gardening and any small DIY projects, based on skill level.
The ideal person will have good organisation skills and is clean. Having carpentry and maintenance, and gardening skills is a bonus.
Time Commitments
5 days, 4 -5 h/day.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Irish: Intermediate
Amharic: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
Accommodation
A private camping spot with access to an indoor bathroom. You would eat dinner with the family most days, and take care of cooking your own needs for the other meals.
For breakfast, everyone generally fends for themselves. During the summer, we all eat lunch together as a family. We have dinner together as a family, at home, most days of the week.
We would love to share this meal with you. When sharing a meal together is not possible, food ingredients will be provided for you to make your own meal.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
The lower level of the property has well water and a 60 amp ( I think) hook up on a level gravel area.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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