Stay and help our family on weekdays around the house in San Diego, USA

United States

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16/04/2019
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2019

Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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We are a family with 4 sweet kids and a small terrier. We have limited availability but could host someone for volunteer help on weekdays around the house. The smallest ones (2.5 year old and 6 month old) are around during the day with me, so must be good with small children. Would volunteer with garden or house upgrade or cleaning projects, teaching the toddler a new language, walking the dog, help cooking, etc. We live in University City, 3 miles from a sandy beach and park in La Jolla, San Diego, California. We live right off of canyon hiking trials trials in walking distance to a coffee shop, groceries and other things, and biking/driving distance to the beach or downtown. We enjoy being outside, running, sailing, swimming in the ocean, photography, reading, and weekend day trips in the area.
Type of help
Gardening
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I love meeting with other travelers and sharing stories. I've lived here for 5 years and enjoy sharing favorite spots in San Diego, or exploring new places. I live near a great beginner surf beach. Kayak rental and surf lesson, coffee shops all nearby. On the weekends daytrips together are possible. I have friends who sail if you want to get out on the water. We like getting out hiking if you want to join.
Help
Generally, I need help in the morning around the house or walking the dog to the park and helping prepare snacks and lunch. Some cleaning. Some gardening projects. After lunch, the day is yours. We prefer a minimum stay of a few weeks or a month, assuming the right fit. Great if you're musical, speak multiple languages, like to read or enjoy teaching little people.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
Semi-private area of the house, shared bathroom. Has a pool/hot tub. Vegetarian dinner provided and stocked fridge for you to prepare other means/snacks. A short drive to beach and on bus route (though public transit slow in San Diego).
What else ...
Easy access to canyon trials, swimming, surfing, kayaking, sea caves, snorkeling and scuba hot spots. Buses available to downtown or beaches. Near UTC mall, Torrey Pines, glider port, restaurants, beach shops. Bike available that you can use.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (5)

12/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Carol)

Carol was fantastic. We were glad to have her stay. She's pleasant to be around, easy-going, and she got along well with all of our kids (and dog). She's a hard worker and did a lot around the garden and the house in a short amount of time. She's very much a Jill-of-all-trades and helped with all kinds of stuff from gardening, pool vacuuming,… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (NÚRIA)

Nuria was absolutely wonderful. Our whole family enjoyed hosting her. She went above and beyond our expectations and was like having a friend or family visit. Nuria was a natural with kids (of course, as a teacher). She is very organized and even offered ideas for some house organization projects. She is very self-directed, very clean and made… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (NÚRIA) for host

Thank you, Siri and family, for hosting me and letting me feel like home since the very first moment. I was part of your family and that made the experience even better. I had a great stay: I enjoyed the city, the summer and, most of all, the time with you and with the girls. You were also very patient making my English improve (I hope it did).
To… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Beatrice)

Beatrice was so lovely and we were lucky to have her come stay with our family. Beatrice helped with my 2 year old daughter among other things. Her experience as a teacher and of course as a mother, her kindness and patience made it easy for her to connect with my 2 year old and the 2 older girls. She helped with cleaning and other things without… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Beatrice) for host

J ai beaucoup apprécié mon séjour avec cette famille.
Dès les premiers instants, J ai senti une connivence concernant nos valeurs respectives, une même vision de l éducation un grand respect mutuel. Les conditions de notre échange ont été respectées.
Un grand merci à cet accueil.

(Excellent )

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