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Description
We would like to help refugees from the Ukraine coming to Victoria, British Columbia. Our house is not large, but we can find a space for you in our home and in our hearts. My husband is Ukrainian whose family fled from the Soviets after the war.
Ми хотіли б допомогти. Наш будинок невеликий, але ми можемо знайти місце для вас у нашому домі та в наших серцях. Мій чоловік українець і його родина після війни втекла від совєт.
Deborah
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will get to explore the island on the days off. While we both work shifts, when we have free time, we will take you on outings here and there to visit the lagoon, Thetis Lake, Fort Rodd Hill, Goldstream Park, etc. You will be part of our family for the time you are with us so we can discuss what you hope to learn.
Help
We are looking for someone to lend a hand mostly in the yard, and maybe with a small building project. Just small odd jobs here and there.
We would be looking for a maximum of 4.5 hours a day with two days off per week or you can work more hours over the week so you can take 3 days off to travel the island.
Our house is your home away from home and you are welcome to use the living room, yard, patio etc. If you enjoy photography or oil painting - we would welcome spending time together sharing these hobbies!
We have two dogs.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Ukrainian: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
German and French
Accommodation
A private bedroom in our house with access to a shared bathroom.
What else ...
We are very close to so many amenities including Thetis Lake, Esquimalt Lagoon, Fort Rodd Hill, Goldstream Park, Langford Lake etc. Other things you might enjoy on your days off include Butchart Garden, the Victoria Inner Harbour, etc. The Galloping Goose Bike Trail takes you right into Victoria. We are very close to bus routes and workawayers are expected to be independent for their travel (other than when we go on a shared outing).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I'm from Ukraine. For many months now, a terrible and cruel war has come to my home, to my Ukraine. It was scary, but at the same time the anger and… read more
I had the opporunity to learn so much and gain a lot of experiences, for example Roman showed me how to renew the roof and put gutters up. He is an excellent teacher, who always supports and make you feel like you could achieve everything you want, so I just had the best… read more
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I'm from Ukraine. For many months now, a terrible and cruel war has come to my home, to my Ukraine. It was scary, but at the same time the anger and… read more
I had the opporunity to learn so much and gain a lot of experiences, for example Roman showed me how to renew the roof and put gutters up. He is an excellent teacher, who always supports and make you feel like you could achieve everything you want, so I just had the best… read more
I worked mostly in the garden or baked some cakes which was very nice… read more
Roman and I wish you all the best Claudia in your future… read more
Roman does a great job of building to expand the house and Deborah is a very good cook and gardener!
I very felt like at home and very free. Every diner were share together and we had a great time… read more
