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OAKLAND, ca, 94608 :D
update : nov, 2023
we are accepting travelers again after a break, but proof of vaccination is required and we will be screening and interviewing a bit more carefully than we would have in the past, to make sure that you are not a jackass :)
Stay at home partent needs help with housework, home repairs and engaging our 11 year old kid while his Partner is working!
you may also be asked to help out at a community bio-tech lab with me, or to volunteer with me at my kids school.
We have two cats and a dog and live in the eastern part of the san francisco bay area, on an active city street.
We are interested in learning new languages, customs and perspectives from around the world. We look forward to making new friends/family.
the house needs constant cleaning and the yard needs daily maintenance a family of artists and gardeners generates constant cleanup, laundry, and dishes to be done, you will be amazed by the amount of laundry.
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PLEASE USE THE DATES OF YOUR INTENDED STAY AS YOUR SUBJECT HEADING! This helps me keep straight all the emails I get! Thank you! Also, please note, we prefer to book in time periods of around two weeks, and bookings fill up quickly, so knowing your exact dates helps a lot.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
counseling available,
LGBTQ etc friendly, poly-friendly, religious friendly (as long as you're cool about it), friendly household, yes-and positive.
we enjoy philosophizing and theorizing and learning how to love each other better and how to improve our impact on the planet.
if you are a bigot, then staying with us may be a challenge for you... be warned, grow or leave.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Mostly housework, animal care, yard work and teaching about other cultures/ or your area of expertise...
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
i would like my kid to learn some Spanish. Portuguese or Tagalog would be great too. we often enjoy the process of teaching English and learning more about our own language by talking to people who see English from a different perspective.Accommodation
Pull out couch and twin bed in first level section of house. we call it "the apartment." Private 3/4 bath, piano, kitchenette area with sink. Cabinet/wardrobe space in shared laundry room.
warning:
we have an old sewer system and so the toilet sometimes clogs if someone puts toilet paper in it. it's one of those old toilets where you have to put the toilet paper in a wastebasket instead, this is a thing you will encounter from time to time if you travel to a lot of places.
warning:
we do not have a heater or air conditioning in our house, the house gets cold sometimes, december through january you will need a good sweater, the house gets hot sometimes in the summer, you wil need to deal with it.
we do use heated blankets and heating pads in the winter and fans in the summer, if those are enough for you to be comfortable then you will be comfy here year-round :)What else ...
The bay area, CA is known for its progressiveness, diverse and deep mix of cultures, lots of tourists, ocean, desert, and mountains all within a short drive.
The sf bay area is also known for having relatively few racists compared to the rest of the united states, having mild coastal climates, and at least one very special family!A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
our internet is ok, and if you need a workstation, then we could rearrange some furniture downstairs so that you have a table to work at :) or you could work at the big kitchen table i that suits you better.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours/day, 5 days/week
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thank you so much for your time, your kindness, patience, openness, and endless glowing courtesy and warmth.
If you ever need anything just let us know.
stay warm dude :)
You are so kind, and brave! Thank you for your wonderful company, conversation and for all the help with housework. I appreciate how well you communicate, and look forward to further communications, as well! It would be our pleasure to have you here again, anytime. Thank you for being so easygoing, and compassionate. I felt like I could have… read more
"Maria was such a wonderful and friendly presence in the house with us and really felt like a part of the family.
she was like an older sister with reacher, and like a wonderful cousin/roommate to me and erika. Maria, you are always welcome… read more
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thank you so much for your time, your kindness, patience, openness, and endless glowing courtesy and warmth.
If you ever need anything just let us know.
stay warm dude :)
You are so kind, and brave! Thank you for your wonderful company, conversation and for all the help with housework. I appreciate how well you communicate, and look forward to further communications, as well! It would be our pleasure to have you here again, anytime. Thank you for being so easygoing, and compassionate. I felt like I could have… read more
"Maria was such a wonderful and friendly presence in the house with us and really felt like a part of the family.
she was like an older sister with reacher, and like a wonderful cousin/roommate to me and erika. Maria, you are always welcome… read more
It has been such a pleasure to get to know you and spend some time with you. I feel like you are a sister I never knew I had. Your presence in our lives is a blessing. I am looking forward to talking more and spending even more time with you. Thank you for choosing us to stay with. I am grateful for all you do and all you are. So… read more
I spent about ten days with them and could not have made a better choice!
I immediately felt welcomed as a family member and it was great to spend time with all of them chatting or watching TV. I helped them with various household chores and cleaning up the garden, and they gave me many… read more
thank you so much for all your help and for your wonderful company.
you are always welcome here again, any time :)
take care, stay in touch :)
we where glad to have him here, and he was exelant about doing anything we asked.
Starbuck is very smart and he knew the answer to every question. He is also very good in crafting and has a lot of DIY projects which I admire.
I always had interesting conversations with Erika. We laughed a lot and she is just a delightful person who really cares about other people.
Reacher is… read more
I helped them with their house (household, wash machine, cooking). I was a volunteer in the school of Reacher. I was very free with organization of my day. I could visit San Francisco.
I went back to their… read more
she seemed nice enough, but then she totally ghosted on us and gave no reason or explanation.
we still havn't heard back from her even just to let us know if she is o.k.
Erika, Starbuck and Reacher were my first hosts in the US. I left them after 5 weeks, only to return briefly afterwards and make them also my last host for the summer. In total, I spend nearly 2 months with these 3 incredible humans. They are loving, fun… read more
You are the most awesome family we ever met. I am so glad you came and stayed with us. Thank you for all your help and fun company. Maybe we will see… read more
thank you for all of your time and help, i appreciated your poise and aplomb.
it felt more like having a quit relative visit than anything else. ;)
Akari!
you are awesome!
you brought such a wonderfully calm, positive energy, to the house.
thank you for all of your help and thoughtful kindness.
thank you so much for your help.
thanks for all your help and great convorsation.
Thanks for having me :)
tom is a perfect example of what is so amazing about workaway.
let us know if you are ever in the bay area again tom :)
When I saw the fedbacks of this couple I read one that caught my attention ... The girl said that Erika was a new sister ... After a few days in their house I leave with the same sensation ... Yes! I left my family behind.
The apartment is comfortable, the work is rewarding because they are really… read more
As many other workawayers have said here, this family is beyond amazing! Even though they were having kind of a hard time with Reacher starting school and Erika taking some kind of medication, they were always super nice and friendly. I stayed in a… read more
he was really good with our son,
and i had a lot of fun talking with him about philosophy, culture, sociological concepts, and martial arts.
They were very kind and open minded.
I also appreciated how they went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and even show me around!
I enjoyed our talks! Thanks for everything :)
Starback and I could have done with a little more time with you, Ingrid. Thanks for all your help with Reacher. We really enjoyed spending time with you.
Ingrid was very friendly and easy to get along with. she is a very good listener and has a… read more
We lived à true human and social experience. Thank you very much for everything and hope to see you guys in France. We will miss you.
Margaux and Grégoire
Their house is very welcoming and they make you feel part of the family for sure!
Thank you guys for… read more
On a more serious tone, these guys are fabulous. So very friendly and warm. Erika is a great and… read more
It was so nice to taste Starbuck's cooking, and talk with Erika. Reacher is a smiling boy, with a lot of energy!
The better place to stay in SF ;)
It was such a good experience for me. I was enjoying to spent all this time with Reacher and you. Hope to see you in some day!
Miss you and Reacher!
Love… read more
I can totally recommend anyone to do work exchange.
Miss you and Reacher as well!