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Description
We are a Filipino-Canadian-American couple with two kids 6 months old and 3 years old. We need help with gardening, bike repairs, construction projects, among others. We currently offer a private, basic fan room with bedding. The kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared. We live in a quiet mountain and coastal town. Our town has a small, growing tourism sector, but there is lots to do including hiking, biking, swimming, beach bumming etc. We are passionate about development work, resource management, art and climate change adaptation advocacy. We are community-oriented and we try to work with local folks and support local arts and sustainability initiatives around our town.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is the real Philippines and you could definitely learn Filipino language, food and cultural customs here. Melissa is a researcher/writer/yoga teacher and Pancho an architect/ visual artist.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are open to the skills you have. We'd appreciate someone who likes doing physical work/ working outdoors. But we could also use help with making our personal websites or something like that. We have a local lady who comes daily to cook, clean and helps us with our kiddos, so that is not the bulk of work. If you have special kid skills we'd love to know.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Tagalog: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
The room is upstairs with big windows and a fan to keep it cool. Mosquito net available. It is generally fine temperature for sleeping at night but hot to work there during the day.
What else ...
There's a daily bus from Manila with Baliwag Transit.
There’s different beaches, hikes, waterfalls in the area. If you do go out sightseeing or to the market you may borrow a bicycle or pay for a local tricycle service.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber internet and a desk in your room.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Kid-friendly pets are welcome but note we have free-ranging chickens.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
