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Currenly looking for someone.
We are an active, health conscious family with 2 boys. I work as a teacher and we live in a house on the west side. Close to beach and forest, centrally located , you can walk/run/bike bus easily to all of the Vancouver highlights from here. We have a bright spacious home with good views.
Looking for someone who is a good cleaner with an eye for detail, an early riser, mature, active and healthy lifestyle. Needing help with the parent to do list, kids are here half time and some support with kids if needed.
Work load is less, apx max 3 hours per day, mostly mornings. Leaving lots of time to get out and explore. Prefer someone who takes care of their own food so exchange is for fewer hours.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Great opportunity to be included in the life of a canadian family with lots of time to go explore the surrounding areas. I was born and raised in Vancouver and know all the secret gems that tourists don't typically visit.
On your time off, you can spend time on beaches, hang out at coffee shops, or travel around Vancouver or the coastal mountains that surround it for the day. You can also use this as a jumping off point for trips north to Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, etc. On the North Shore of Vancouver, which we are close to, you can visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Lynn Valley, hike the famous Grouse Grind for amazing views of the city, and explore an infinite array of trail systems, ski mountains (with cross-country and downhill) and snowshoeing terrain high in alpine territory. This is wild, coastal BC at its best! From our living room windows, you see snow-peaked mountains and trees. It's a beautiful place to explore. If you are coming to North America to learn or improve your English, you will find that there are a lot of schools for language study in downtown Vancouver and we are an easy commute.
Projects involving children
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Help
Help around the house, in the garden, and with deep clean/organization that I have planned to tackle. Most of the help needed will be before noon.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Sign language (American): Beginner
Accommodation
The bedrooms are in the top floor of the house. You would have a bright room to stay in with a great view of the city and the sunrise every morning. Note, due to our busy schedule and needs we found it best if exchange is just for room.
What else ...
We are very centrally located. Ideal local in the city, near the forest and the beach, lots of bus routes to explore museums, downtown etc. Vancouver is a cultural hub with festivals, events and lots of cultural opportunity year round. Along several main bus routes and bike rental sites are located throughout the city.
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A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Parking available on the street in our neighbourhood
Can possibly accept pets
Welcome if it’s a fit. We have 2 goldfish and 2 indoor cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (4)
I felt so incredibly comfortable with you from the very beginning. You are such a kind and lovely woman, and I honestly felt like part of the family right away.
I absolutely loved spending time with the kids – they’re wonderful, and we had such a great connection. 🤗 Overall, I had so much fun with everyone, and the time just flew… read more
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I felt so incredibly comfortable with you from the very beginning. You are such a kind and lovely woman, and I honestly felt like part of the family right away.
I absolutely loved spending time with the kids – they’re wonderful, and we had such a great connection. 🤗 Overall, I had so much fun with everyone, and the time just flew… read more
