Enjoy Valemount, Canada and help around our family home

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  Description

  Lisa, Artur and I are a small family who loves living in the Wild Mountains of BC. Lisa is from Germany originally, and we are raising our son bi-lingual. We love good company and are looking for the 'right fit' we are both comfortable with. Committed longer stay is preferred, but the right candidate can do some coming and going.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  General Maintenance

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  Language practice

  Art Projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Willing workaway will have an entire, very large and nice house to themselves most of the summer. There is a grand piano in the living room. Acreage with creek and river nearby. Access to a vehicle if needed on occasion, however own vehicle would be an asset. Bicycles available. Plenty of opportunities to hike the local mountains, swim at the local beach and enjoy Valemount BC. 1 hour from Jasper by car. Lisa and I are very social and will include a workaway in our lives as permitting.

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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

  My parents are away all summer and we need someone interested in helping to maintain an acreage for an extended period this summer asap. Must be reliable and fond of 1-2 year old boys. Preferably is fluent in German (or Austrian/Swiss). Duties will include some mild gardening, babysitting 2 days a week, some minor maintenance work and painting as well as minor housework. Although you will have an entire house on an acreage 6km out of town to yourself most of the time, some family may come and go at times. Lisa, Artur and I live in town in our own house, and will host as needed.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

  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

  Large nice house on an acreage 6km out of town. Some house rules, but pretty free and open.
  
  We will discus and figure this aspect out depending on how much a workaway wants to work.

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  What else ...

  Work hours are negotiable. But some babysitting is mandatory. Access to vehicles and bikes. Perfect for somebody who enjoys mountain hiking, climbing, swimming, canoeing, playing piano and small towns.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  averaging 15 hours a week