Help with daily family activities in Gibsons, BC, Canada

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  Beschreibung

  Hello Folks,
  
  We have a helper coming in January (a friend). I am unsure how long she will stay, but I will update this as soon as I know.
  She may stay for a few months. I wish you all good luck in finding terrific volunteer situations. When I am ready for a helper
  I will change this first sentence. It could be in a month or in 6 months. As soon as I know, this first sentence will change.
  
  
  We live in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast in B.C. Canada. The view from our property is spectacular, the ocean, mountains, and islands are magical. You can rent a kayak and explore the islands nearby. We live in an area with many artists, writers, and lots of cultural events. The hiking is diverse with waterfalls, lakes, and creeks as well as many beaches for swimming.
  
  It's a great location if you love nature, hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, and attending outdoor concerts or the Writer's Festival.
  I need a helper who can assist with household tasks as I am a busy caregiver. These include preparing healthy meals, cleaning the kitchen, ensuring we don't waste food, general housework, and assorted chores on the property. I don't have the time I used to have to keep up with tasks as I am a busy caregiver looking after my husband, who has cancer. He still enjoys conversations and has many terrific adventures to tell you about.
  
  My partner, much older than me, has beautiful stories to share. He was a mariner who crossed the Atlantic on the Arctic Fox II with a lively crew of 9, including his 8-year-old daughter at the time. He also worked as a math professor and is keenly interested in world politics. He enjoys hearing the stories of our WorkAwayers from other countries and cultures. We are both well-traveled and enjoy hosting folks from so many different cultures. I encourage my guests to
  chat with Ivan while chopping vegetables or making soup. We favour someone who loves cooking healthy meals,
  as I rarely have time. If our helper can focus on keeping the kitchen clean and ensuring no food is wasted, that
  would be a great benefit.
  
  I am flexible and encourage each guest to find ways of helping that they enjoy. You will always have two consecutive days off or two separate days each week. We all help cook meals, and you can help yourself prepare a meal, especially lunch. I would prioritize days when I need help and other days when I need less or no assistance.
  We live in a dynamic town with many culture events, First Nations celebrations, a Writer's festival during summer, and in the autumn all the local artists open their homes and studios with festive snacks and interesting creations. Every season offers
  beautiful ways to enjoy nature, from cross-country skiing at higher elevations to swimming in our local lakes or enjoying the many secluded beaches on the Sunshine Coast. We live close to an indoor swimming pool and a recreation center with a gym.
  My hope is that we openly communicate and make plans based on our needs, and your plans and interests. I have lived in Gibsons, BC, Canada for over 39 years.
  I am an ESL teacher with a Counseling Certificate, so I would gladly help you with any language improvements. I have taught ESL worldwide, including one year in China and one season in Thailand.
  I love hiking, photography, swimming, fiber art, and travel adventures. I would be happy to show you some beautiful trails with great views. I am a fiber artist with a small studio, and enjoy sharing my silk painting skills.
  My husband was a mariner, and math teacher and has terrific stories about his life at sea. He does have cancer now but is still active in the morning and early afternoon. He is getting weaker but enjoys company.
  We treat our volunteers with respect and clear communication; our goal is for everyone to enjoy life. We look forward to hearing from you. I usually meet potential helpers on Skype or WhatsApp or Zoom.
  Warmest Greetings, Evi and Ivan

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Seniorenbetreuung

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  I am a qualified ESL teacher and would be glad to provide some ESL classes during the week. We live in an area where hiking, kayaking, swimming and cycling are enjoyable. We have many interesting events in our area including a Writer's Festival, Craft Fairs, Outdoor free musical events, A jazz festival and many more opportunities to learn about the West Coast of Canada. I am a fiber artist and would be happy to teach techniques for painting on Silk. I would be delighted to show you some of my favourite lakes and hiking trails.

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  Arbeit

  1) elderly companionship (only conversation) 2) House cleaning help 3) cooking of meals and serving meals 4) Driving if you have a permit (errands) 5) Gardening and yard help when needed 7) Watering plants 8) Painting a small room (optional) 9) Sweeping and mopping balcony 10) if you have repair skills often work comes up, and we have all the tools and equipment (optional)

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse
  Französisch: Grundkenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  I would love to improve my Spanish and my French.
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  Unterkunft

  There is a very comfortable living space that I created in the back of the living room with a gorgeous view of the sea and mountains. Several dividers make this space private and there is a bathroom just steps away. There is a comfortable bed, large desk, shelf space, drawers and a computer chair, air conditioner, and cupboard to hang clothes in. The living room is generally not used as we have our own bathroom and a spacious bedroom upstairs where I work.

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  Was noch ...

  During your time off you can go to Vancouver. It is only a 40-minute ferry ride away. There are always interesting events in the city, great parks, theaters, live performances and lots of multi-cultural events. You can also join a kayaking group, a hiking club, or a song circle. If you prefer quiet beaches, there are many. Swimming in either the sea or lakes is enjoyable until late September. There are pubs, restaurants, classes in art and writing etc. that you can attend. We live 2 blocks from the library and it is only 5 minutes to the lower town and government dock.

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We have a good internet connection (unlimited) We do not have any pets. We do not smoke and do not permit smoking in the house, only a good distance from the house. We only have one room available so can't accept families.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  A small van can be parked in our yard.

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