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3 Jul 2017
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Description
Retired military couple needing respite and assist with a multitude of tasks: elder supervison, home sitting, property management and farm coordination.
Yep, that's all folks, in a nutshell .
If you wish to learn more, then let’s communicate. We hope to take short breaks, perhaps disappear for weeks at a time if we can be confident of your experience, integrity and sincerity.
Hope to establish a trusting relationship with independent folk who can feed, fend for themselves and follow directives with good work ethic. References necessary. Longer stays preferred - compensation based on experience. Reasonable demands on your time with freedom to make friends and explore. Our preference is to work with locals returning from abroad, who understand our community and wish to transition ‘back home to the islands’, as the song goes and you should know it,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They should know what to expect by learning about the islands before arriving.
- One specific item to know:
Mauna Kea and Loa are active volcanic mountains.
Those with respiratory considerations should seek other environments.
Help
Varied :Watching over elder, homes, pasture management & maintenance.Horse handling helpful - only if experienced. Help getting products to market, seasonally.
Part time assistance and flexible hours
- when we are home as there would be opportunities to explore community on off times. If we are away, then dependabiltiy and trustworthiness critical - with arrangements for compensation. Solid references a must for increased responsibilities or vehicle use. A couple, couple with one child okay, but accommodation is not large.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
No castles, for a single : small room with half bath and shared shower in town. A family will have more space in a rustic farm dwelling, presently partially completed. Cottage available with special conditions of increased responsibilities . Plenty to see and do on off times, as Big Island is the most beautiful in my estimation with a friendly slow paced community.
What else ...
We are situated in Hilo and on the Hamakua coast of the Big Island - which is ‘HAWAII’ county. Free HELE ON bus service.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Not initially, consideration given if returning.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
varied schedule, depends on if merely assiting or managing solo when we are gone...
