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I am 72 year old active independent woman, retired back to my hometown. I was a masters level teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. I am a nationally certified American Sign Language Interpreter still working part time. I volunteer with deaf and blind dog Rescue organizations. My house is dog focused, as I own 3 deaf and partially blind fuzzy kids. I have a small guest bedroom available. I can not afford to pay anyone but would be happy to provide meals, snacks, sign language lessons, transportation and perhaps basic dog behavior and obedience lessons in exchange for general help around the yard and house.
As of April 23, 2024, I applied for a full passport and am waiting to receive it so I can verify my ID.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langueCompagnie pour pers. âgéeJardinageS’occuper des animauxAide à la maisonEntretien généralAide informatique/internetEchange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I have had experience with friends and college students from Germany, Austria, India, Pakistan and Turkiye. I am not necessarily an example of a typical American culture and enjoy showing another side to living in the USA, as well as, learning about other cultures. I live in a small college town with a variety of cultural exposures without the big city environment. Quiet. Quaint. Historical. Manageable. Only 30 minutes away from larger cities.
Aide
I am not able to kneel down on my knees or reach up high. I can climb a ladder but feel unsafe to do it alone. Walking on uneven ground is a balance challenge. I have had both knees artificially replaced. I seek help with yard work, house cleaning and minor home repairs. Help with brushing and feeding dogs would be appreciated but not necessary. Examples: reaching up to change batteries in smoke detectors, raking leaves in the yard, shoveling snow, mopping the house floor, flipping the bed mattresses, etc. Nothing complicated nor strenuous.
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Langues parlées
Sign language (American): Courant
Anglais: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I'll tutor you in spoken English and/or American Sign Language in exchange for learning your native language.Hébergement
Small ranch home in a quiet residential neighorhood. Big trees. No traffic. Wood privacy fenced backyard. 3 bedrooms. One for me. One is my office and the other is the guest bedroom. The only fully private area is the bedroom. Your room would be the small guest room with a small closet, but all yours while you are here. The entire house, including the bathroom would be shared with me and 3 dogs. I enjoy cooking and will provide all meals. I buy organic as much as possible. I can cook vegetarian, or not. I lean toward a Mediterranean diet.(Vegan is probably not an option.) I would love it if you would cook a few of your country's dishes or share recipes!
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My family is all gone now. I am the only Shaffer alive. When I think about this, it saddens me. However, I like living alone and my quiet solitude but miss having companionship and family around. I have lived alone (with dogs) for many many years. I'm a good communicator with an equal sharing of talking and listening and prefer you to be the same. I am bluntly honest and direct in my communication. I would appreciate the same from you.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
Varied time. Maybe 2 hours per day. Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week.