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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
28 Jan 2024
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68.8 %
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Description
We are a Canadian/Dutch family. Mom (Dutch), Dad (Canadian) a 13 old son (Roan) and a almost 6 year old son (Ziggy).
We are mostly looking for help with the kids and we always have house projects to help us with,
I would love for the kids to have people to play/ hang out with. I love for the kids to get different travellers to tell their stories of how they grew up, their culture, language, where they come from etc.
Our oldest goes to a forest school program 4 days a week and our youngest is about to start grade 1.
We are looking for people that want to follow our children’s interest/ passions and show them your passion/ skills. Like making music, dancing, cooking, gardening, woodwork, writing stories, drawing, the ideas are endless.
Besides spending time with the kids, house project are always plenty too.
We live in the middle of a nature park on a lake and love to explore our forest around us. It’s half a hour/ 40 minutes away from town, with the nearest bus stop 4 kilometres away. We are always open to give you a lift or lend you our bike or car.
We like healthy food, believe in nutrition above pharmaceuticals. We are not vegetarian but don't eat a lot of meat.
Looking forward to hear from you!Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Two cultures in one family.
Our house and big garden and on a lake.
The forest we live in the middle of is a great place to be in nature and close to the city. We like to have people around, share healthy meals, play games, be creative.
We can help you find fun/ interesting things to do in Victoria that might not be the usual tourist stuff.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for people that open minded, not followers of the mainstream news or tv watchers, enjoy spending time with children, willing to work on house building projects, are independent and good at communication and are willing to put time into a community feeling.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
We have a private and nice, but still a little unfinished ( could use some pictures in the wall and curtain on the window) room with a king size bed, big closet space and couch. You have your own bathroom.
It’s private, but noise travels in the house.What else ...
Victoria is a great place to visit you can go on a whale watching trip, great biking and walking possibilities, museums, local markets, beaches abound, butterfly garden, flower gardens, nature parks, camping and lots of nice weather to enjoy!
We are considerate, casual, creative people that like to be around other people.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a pretty good internet connection. My husband works from home too and doesn’t get in much trouble with the internet.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
She is confident, great English, happy and just easy and nice to be around!
Carla is very artistic, positive and motivated to learn. She was great with the kids, cooking, gardening, cleaning up and just general things that needed to be done.
Sarah worked hard, took lots of initiative, cooked great meals and played so many hours with our youngest .
Sarah’s positive outlook on life and love for life and adventure has been great to have around. And we have experienced it as inspirational to see ‘the younger’ generation dealing with the world the… read more
The family’s home in the Greater Victoria area is beautiful, surrounded by nature that was the subject of many refreshing walks. Thanks… read more
He worked on our huge sandbox, help with the clean up from lots of wood and dead sticks, finished our recycling shed, played with the kids, helped out in the kitchen and made a great family… read more
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She is confident, great English, happy and just easy and nice to be around!
Carla is very artistic, positive and motivated to learn. She was great with the kids, cooking, gardening, cleaning up and just general things that needed to be done.
Sarah worked hard, took lots of initiative, cooked great meals and played so many hours with our youngest .
Sarah’s positive outlook on life and love for life and adventure has been great to have around. And we have experienced it as inspirational to see ‘the younger’ generation dealing with the world the… read more
The family’s home in the Greater Victoria area is beautiful, surrounded by nature that was the subject of many refreshing walks. Thanks… read more
He worked on our huge sandbox, help with the clean up from lots of wood and dead sticks, finished our recycling shed, played with the kids, helped out in the kitchen and made a great family… read more
We thought they are also pleasant, fun and polite guest… read more
They were easy to ask anything. They worked hard and did quality work. They were also neat and polite.
We really felt like we brought a… read more