Looking for help with my children in the gorgeous Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

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  Description

  Hello, I am a happy Canadian mother with two boys. I live in a gorgeous city called Victoria which is in British Columbia on Vancouver Island. It has great scenery, a cute downtown and hiking and lakes or the seaside to visit. My children are 7 and 8 years old and super cute.
  I am warm and friendly and I grew up in Hong Kong. I lived in Europe for 16 years and speak some Spanish. I welcome new cultures and am happy to host you.
  I broke my knee so need a mommy's helper. My youngest child has Down syndrome and autism and my older one has autism, so we are looking for people in good health so he doesn't get sick and experience with special needs is a bonus. We need: childcare, painting some furniture decorating/decluttering, snow shovelling/lawn work, computer help, filing help, organising the house and running household duties. I work as a prosecutor lawyer and my ex husband works in the environment and visits the kids and we are divorced but on good terms. I love different cultures and meeting new people and teaching them about Canadian culture. I also have a service dog (lab) and two cats.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We could help you learn English, experience the friendly Canadian culture. Enjoy activities and go to the museum, swimming, hiking, the outdoors and cultural festivals. We can develop friendships with other Canadians here we know. Maybe even take a weekend trip away. Discussions on philosophy, world travel, culture and spirituality as well.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I would love to welcome a mommy's helper into our family. I would love help looking after our two boys, cooking, cleaning and going to activities. Someone who could drive our car to pick them up or take them to the park. Sometimes I could could shopping or sightseeing all together. I'm looking for care of them weekends (whole days), or after school depending on my schedule. Cleaning would include laundry, vacuuming and cleaning the house. I am vegetarian. Also anyone who can: plan and do a garden, help with computers and photo management, declutter/organise/decorate a house or paint some furniture white. We love fun and laughter. We ask for non smokers and non drinking in the house please.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Your own bedroom with an office where I work during the day. The house has 3 bathrooms and a fully fenced tiny yard. It's a lovely, warm and comfortable home. Full appliances, washer/dryer downstairs and microwave/toaster/coffee machine. I have a service dog and 2 cats. 6 bookshelves of wonderful books to read. Internet and Netflix, prime Amazon and Disney access. We ask that you do not bring other guests to stay over with you at the same time (or romantic partners), no alcohol/drugs or smoking and no meat or fish into the house please. Thank you

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  What else ...

  There is large university and college are here about 30 minutes drive away and on a bus route- University of Victoria and Royal Rhodes College are close by. Bus routes. We could drive you sometimes. Shops and Starbucks close by. Downtown is 30 minutes away and Langford which is 10 minutes away has many services and shops as well. Breathtaking hiking and camping opportunities.
  Please research and get the APPROPRIATE VISA from your country for Canada and volunteering- I cannot do this for you.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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