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These women are nothing shy of STELLAR! If we could keep them here forever, we would. :).
Cas and Em joined our family for the summer of 2024 and generally took care of our kids Monday - Friday while Jacqui and I worked. In addition to childcare, they frequently helped around the house -- cleaning up after dinner, noticing when the floors needed
… read more to be cleaned, and generally going above and beyond to help keep the house tidy.
Our girls are at an age where it's very easy for them to aggravate each other, and Cas & Em were REMARKABLE with helping them through these types of situations... which could be multiple times a day due to the nature of being together all day. These women had skills that were far beyond anything we could have asked for or expected! They were super creative with how they spent their days with the kids -- bringing them to different playgrounds, the swimming pool, hiking, going to the lake, and setting up picnics were just some of the awesome things that they did with our kids.
In addition to the novelty and adventure they created for the kids, they were such a warm and welcoming presence that our girls were often attached to them like glue.
Throughout our evening dinners together, we got to know Cas and Em and learn about their lives, their adventures, and their values. They arrived as helpers and they left as friends.
We are so fortunate to have had them with us and highly recommend them to anyone looking for outstanding helpers.
A beautiful family in a beautiful place!
Cassie and I had such an action packed 6 weeks with Danielle, Jacqui, Rayn and Pace. and we loved every minute of it.
The kids are so loving, creative and fun. We had so many laughs and golden moments with them. If you bring energy they will always meet it and also sooo many cuddles.
Jacqui and
… read more Danielle are incredible humans, so generous with their time, their home and their knowledge! The dinners were delicious and the conversations great. We consider them good friends and can’t wait for them to visit us in Australia!
Squamish - heaven on earth. When we weren’t going on adventures with Rayn and Pace we were trying to work through the most epic to do list of all time - in 6 weeks we still didn’t get all done. Hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, climbing, camping, island hopping there is endless adventure and beauty in and around Squamish.
If we could we would do it all again on repeat.
Lots of love - The “Em and Cassie Summer Camp”
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marine)
Marine is a kid-whisperer. 😀 She stayed with our family for 2 months and very much became part of our family during her stay. Our 2 daughters took to Marine almost immediately. Marine has a warm, gentle demeanor and the kids immediately felt safe with her.
While with us, Marine cared for the kids after school, completed a daily chore, and
… read more cleaned up after dinner each night. She was thorough in everything she did and it was such a huge help to us!!
While our family was very sad to see her go, we are also excited to see what Life has in store for you, Marine.
Please come visit. You are always welcome. ❤️
Vom Workawayer (Marine) für Host
I cannot be more grateful that I've met this family. Jacqui and Daniele are both super sweet and I felt very welcomed as soon as I stepped in their house.
Rayn and Pace are two amazing girls with lots of energy. They are both very smart and eager to try new things. I learned so much with them and I got along very well with them. It was a very
… read more rainy time of the year so we spent lots of time inside doing creative artwork which Im not used to but I loved it !
Daniele is very well organized and provided me with a clear schedule of what had to be done each week. It worked well for me as I could organize the rest of my week around it. I had my mornings and week-ends off which allowed me to explore Squamish. and go to Vancouver or Whistler.
I'm really happy about my experience and I recommend this host !
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lena Simone)
We are so, so thankful to Lena for the incredible help she provided to our family over these past 2 months. They were particularly difficult for our eldest daughter, who had a spike in anxiety after Spring Break, but Lena went with the flow and was ready to adapt at a moment’s notice.
In addition to keeping the kids occupied, Lena did a stellar
… read more job of cleaning up after dinner each night, attended to weekly chores with care and attentiveness, and was generally eager to fill in the gaps as necessary.
We can’t say enough good things about Lena and highly recommend her to any family she may be interested in joining.
Thank you for everything, Lena. We will miss you…. But know you are on to bigger and wonderful things, as you spring into your education!! ❤️Feedback
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These women are nothing shy of STELLAR! If we could keep them here forever, we would. :).
Cas and Em joined our family for the summer of 2024 and generally took care of our kids Monday - Friday while Jacqui and I worked. In addition to childcare, they frequently helped around the house -- cleaning up after dinner, noticing when the floors needed
… read more to be cleaned, and generally going above and beyond to help keep the house tidy.
Our girls are at an age where it's very easy for them to aggravate each other, and Cas & Em were REMARKABLE with helping them through these types of situations... which could be multiple times a day due to the nature of being together all day. These women had skills that were far beyond anything we could have asked for or expected! They were super creative with how they spent their days with the kids -- bringing them to different playgrounds, the swimming pool, hiking, going to the lake, and setting up picnics were just some of the awesome things that they did with our kids.
In addition to the novelty and adventure they created for the kids, they were such a warm and welcoming presence that our girls were often attached to them like glue.
Throughout our evening dinners together, we got to know Cas and Em and learn about their lives, their adventures, and their values. They arrived as helpers and they left as friends.
We are so fortunate to have had them with us and highly recommend them to anyone looking for outstanding helpers.
A beautiful family in a beautiful place!
Cassie and I had such an action packed 6 weeks with Danielle, Jacqui, Rayn and Pace. and we loved every minute of it.
The kids are so loving, creative and fun. We had so many laughs and golden moments with them. If you bring energy they will always meet it and also sooo many cuddles.
Jacqui and
… read more Danielle are incredible humans, so generous with their time, their home and their knowledge! The dinners were delicious and the conversations great. We consider them good friends and can’t wait for them to visit us in Australia!
Squamish - heaven on earth. When we weren’t going on adventures with Rayn and Pace we were trying to work through the most epic to do list of all time - in 6 weeks we still didn’t get all done. Hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, climbing, camping, island hopping there is endless adventure and beauty in and around Squamish.
If we could we would do it all again on repeat.
Lots of love - The “Em and Cassie Summer Camp”
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marine)
Marine is a kid-whisperer. 😀 She stayed with our family for 2 months and very much became part of our family during her stay. Our 2 daughters took to Marine almost immediately. Marine has a warm, gentle demeanor and the kids immediately felt safe with her.
While with us, Marine cared for the kids after school, completed a daily chore, and
… read more cleaned up after dinner each night. She was thorough in everything she did and it was such a huge help to us!!
While our family was very sad to see her go, we are also excited to see what Life has in store for you, Marine.
Please come visit. You are always welcome. ❤️
Vom Workawayer (Marine) für Host
I cannot be more grateful that I've met this family. Jacqui and Daniele are both super sweet and I felt very welcomed as soon as I stepped in their house.
Rayn and Pace are two amazing girls with lots of energy. They are both very smart and eager to try new things. I learned so much with them and I got along very well with them. It was a very
… read more rainy time of the year so we spent lots of time inside doing creative artwork which Im not used to but I loved it !
Daniele is very well organized and provided me with a clear schedule of what had to be done each week. It worked well for me as I could organize the rest of my week around it. I had my mornings and week-ends off which allowed me to explore Squamish. and go to Vancouver or Whistler.
I'm really happy about my experience and I recommend this host !
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lena Simone)
We are so, so thankful to Lena for the incredible help she provided to our family over these past 2 months. They were particularly difficult for our eldest daughter, who had a spike in anxiety after Spring Break, but Lena went with the flow and was ready to adapt at a moment’s notice.
In addition to keeping the kids occupied, Lena did a stellar
… read more job of cleaning up after dinner each night, attended to weekly chores with care and attentiveness, and was generally eager to fill in the gaps as necessary.
We can’t say enough good things about Lena and highly recommend her to any family she may be interested in joining.
Thank you for everything, Lena. We will miss you…. But know you are on to bigger and wonderful things, as you spring into your education!! ❤️
Vom Workawayer (Sarah) für Host
Daniele, Jacqui, Rayn et Pace : une famille qu’on n’oublie pas !
Dès les premiers instants j’ai eu le droit à un accueil heureux et chaleureux. Malgré la barrière de la langue vous vous êtes toujours montrées patientes et bienveillantes. C’était une chance de passer ces deux mois à vos côtés.
J’ai grandi avec chacune d’entre vous :
- Daniele
… read more sera votre référente principale pour toutes questions d’organisation. Elle veillera à ce que votre emploi du temps soit le plus clair possible afin que vous puissiez profiter au maximum. En général, vous pourrez organiser vos temps libres le matin du lundi au vendredi jusque 3h30 (sortie d’école). Elle vous concoctera de merveilleux plats tous les soirs. Elle donne également de très bons conseils.
Jacqui toujours dans l’action, veillera à votre bien-être quotidien. Elle vous partagera toutes ses bonnes ondes. Elle sera votre référente principale pour les enfants.
Rayn est une enfant très créative et dynamique. Il est impossible de s’ennuyer à ses côtés.
Pace est une enfant joyeuse, souriante et généreuse.
Vous l’aurez compris, c’est une maison remplie d’amour !
Je souhaite à cette charmante famille, le meilleur et toujours plus de belles rencontres workaway !
J’espère que vous aurez la chance de partager leur quotidien !
Encore merci pour tout et à très bientôt !
Sarah.Vom Host für Workawayer (Sarah)
It has been a real joy and pleasure to have Sarah stay with our family for 2 months. Sarah is one of the most creative people we have ever met -- each day, she would have an elaborate crafting activity ready for our kids when they got home from school. While there was a language barrier, our kids absolutely adored all the fun, creative activities
… read more that Sarah prepared for them and they are broken hearted to see her go. Having Sarah here helped our kids (and us!) brush up on French skills. :). In addition to helping with the kids, Sarah helped keep our house tidy by unloading the dishwasher and doing various household tasks every day. The extra set of hands, and Sarah's enormous, beautiful heart, made Life so much more flowy in the day-to-day rhythms. Thank you so much, Sarah! So many good wishes your way as you move along to the next step of your adventure. <3
Vom Workawayer (Helen) für Host
This was my first work away and I could not have asked for a better family to introduce me to the world of workaway!
Jacqui and Daniele are amazing people that really do everything they can to make you feel right at home.
In terms of the exchange, the tasks and expectations were clearly laid out. As you imagine with young kids schedules can
… read more change but Daniele and Jacqui always kept me in the loop and made it easy to co-ordinate everything.
The kids love spending their time playing, colouring, playing board games and crafting, which was always fun to do with them. You were never short of things to do with them!
When the guys finished work for the day, you get a fantastic meal made for you and I was always super impressed (Daniele is a wizard in the kitchen!) . The accommodation and supper arrangement is perfect as it gave me flexibility. You can be involved for supper or have your own time in the evenings cooking within the kitchenette.
The house is a 15 minute walk to downtown and the bus is right outside the door. A perfect place to spend your time. I was spoiled with pretty much a suite to myself and it felt very homely.
The tasks I was asked to do were all things that you would do to keep a busy house running. They went above and beyond for me and I just did the little jobs that makes every day life easier. I really enjoyed my time being immersed with a family that I am very glad to now call my friends and will be for a long time.
Couldn't reccommend this work away enough.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Helen)
Helen is a mind reader! 😀 During the 2 months that Helen was with us, we couldn’t believe her ability to foresee a need and be attending to the need before we were even aware that it was a need. She thinks 10 steps ahead and was an incredible addition to our family.
During her stay, Helen took care of the kids, did household chores, helped with
… read more various odd jobs around the house, and brought us an enormous amount of laughter. Her efficiency in the jobs she attended to was absolutely incredible. Tasks that would have taken many people days to complete, Helen would complete in hours.
Having Helen with us truly made the everyday demands of family life dramatically easier and we are very sad to see her go. At the same time, we are so excited to see her begin the next leg of her exciting journey.
Thank you for everything, Helen. Know that you are always welcome in our home. We expect you to visit often. 😀
Vom Host für Workawayer (Myriem)
We were so fortunate to have Myriem join our family this summer. We were blown away when she first came into the house and our kids were immediately attached to her — her presence is so genuinely loving, caring, and gentle.
Myriem was primarily responsible for caring for our oldest daughter during the summer break. Her skills were beyond
… read more anything we expected. She had this amazing way of being gentle, kind, and firm… which was the perfect combo for our kiddos. In addition to caring for our kids, Myriem went above and beyond in the household. She saw the needs and took initiative to address them, whether that be tidying up, unloading the dishwasher, or cooking us some authentic Moroccan food.
While Myriem was only with us for 3 weeks, she left with a piece of our hearts and we are confident that we will see her again.
Thank you, Myriem, for being the lovely human that you are. Xo
Vom Workawayer (Myriem) für Host
My time with Danielle, Jacki and the girls was simply wonderful! Danielle answered all my questions and more before my arrival. The moment I met the family, I felt warmly welcomed and the feeling never changed during my three weeks. Jacki and Danielle are friendly, open-minded, funny and so respectful. I loved how they were so keen to make me have
… read more " The Canadian Exprience" and gave me so many good tipps that positively affected my travel. I was welcome to join family activities if I wished to and make sure you do because it's always fun hanging-out with these ladies:-) My mission was to spend time with Rayn a bright girl who will blow your mind with her craftiness and creativity and kick your butt in card games :-) Sometimes, she can be challenging but with some patience and a little bargaining all ends well. And when in doubt just ask those wonderful mummies, they'll have some good tipps ready for you. Though when Rayn looks at you with those wonderful blue eyes begging " please go with it" your heart will melt for sure and you will gladly just give up. The little I spent with Pace was so much fun, this little cute girl has the wittiest of moments that will make you laugh so much. All in all, I spent a great time in the Doucet-Moffat family. I arrived as a stranger, I left as a friend and I can't wait to come visit these 4 great ladies.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Megan)
We love Megan! ☺️
Megan joined our family for 2 months and then came back for a second time for 3 weeks. During her time with us, she cared for the kids, helped keep the house in order, and became an extended part of our family. Megan was incredibly easy to live with and was very flexible — our plans could change at the last minute, based on the
… read more kids’ needs, and Megan easily rolled with the changes.
We feel fortunate to have had Megan with us for so long and would have her back again in a heartbeat. She is very mature and wise for her age and we feel honored to have made a new friend in Megan. ❤️
Wishing you all the best on your next adventures, Megan. Please come back and visit — you are always welcome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Vom Workawayer (Megan) für Host
What can I say about this wonderful experience and wonderful family?! I stayed with Daniele, Jacqui, Rayn and Pace twice, one time for two months and they allowed me back for just under three weeks the second time, and it was an experience that I'll honestly never forgot. Jacqui and Daniele are the most welcoming, helpful, amazing people to be
… read more around and I really enjoyed getting to know them both as parents and individuals, and more importantly, as friends. Rayn and Pace are such great little girls, they are funny and love to play games (that you will never win) and make potions and look for bears and build forts. Their personalities are so different but so wonderful, and watching them grow even in the few months I was there was such a pleasure.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this amazing family to anyone and I would go back in a heartbeat!!
Thank you for having me and becoming such great friends to me and welcoming into your family, it really was a pleasure!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Agnes)
We had the good fortune of having Agnes join our family in June of 2022. Our kids were transitioning out of school and into the rhythm of summer, which was a big and challenging transition for them. Agnes handled the kids with such skill, care, and empathy. She was so loving and compassionate, which goes a long way when the little people are
… read more struggling. Our impression of Agnes was that she was wise beyond her years.
In addition to helping care for the kids, Agnes helped us with various domestic chores and she was meticulous with the details. While we only had the pleasure of being with Agnes for 3 weeks, she became a part of our family and we were very sad to see her go.
We can’t say enough good things about Agnes… she is simply an outstanding person, so easy to live with, and incredibly thoughtful. We highly recommend her for any Work Away experience she seeks.
Thank you, Agnes. We hope you will visit again some day. ❤️❤️❤️
Vom Workawayer (Agnes) für Host
I’ve spent 3,5 great weeks in June/July with Jacqui, Daniele, Rayn and Pace. The time went by quickly and I enjoyed staying with them.
Daniele and Jacqui are so nice and welcoming people. It was always easy and fun talking to them and I enjoyed spending time together.
Their kids are as fun and lovely as their parents and I learned a lot from
… read more them. Spending time with Rayn and Pace was funny and never boring. I was able to go downtown with Rayn several times and it was always a great experience.
Not only the family is amazing, but also Squamish and the neighbourhood. I was able to go for walks everyday and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and cafés/shops downtown. Their home is even greater as described. You’ll get a whole cozy apartment in the basement with kitchen, bathroom, living room and plenty of space, so you’ll be able to have a lot of privacy.
The work I had to do was never too much. As it was summer break, I basically was looking after Rayn most of the time and sometimes there were light household chores that needed to be done. All in all it never felt like real work and there was plenty of time I could use for exploring and relaxing.
I recommend staying with them and I really hope I’ll be able to come back to visit them one day. Thank you for letting me stay with you.
Love,
AgnesDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Dustin)
Dustin joined our family in March 2022. His arrival was impacted by Covid but he was so committed to making his trip happen, that he was able to sort out some complicated details.
Dustin was a great addition to our family. He was so lovely with our kids and was an incredible helper in terms of helping us keep the chaos of family life in order.
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Dustin played games with Rayn & Pace, picked Rayn up from school on several occasions, did light house work, and was available for anything we needed. He was incredibly easy to talk to, always had interesting stories to share, communicated extremely well, and was a very genuine and authentic person in our presence.
We were very sad to see Dustin go but feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to host him and get to know him. We recommend him for any Work Away experience he might be interested in.
Thank you for being awesome, Dustin!!
Vom Workawayer (Dustin) für Host
My visit at this lovely home back in March was wonderful. The family welcomed me wholeheartedly and I felt at home in the first few minutes! My trip to Squamish was my first big trip ever and I couldn't have chosen a better family for it. Both kids are energatic and always up for a good time! I've spent my days doing basic household tasks combined
… read more with childcare mostly in the time around springbreak. In my spare time I discoverd all the nice places Squamish has to offer. This city was great for me since it's area is travelable by walking around. On weekends I took some time to visit Vancouver and spent dinner with the family altogether.
This stay was more than I expected and I really enjoyed staying here. I would've loved getting to know them a little better trough freetime activities. Unfortunately that was not possible because both parents where busy at times which is totally understandable! :)
Thank you all four of you for the experience I was able to make with you. I'll always remember our funny moments and I'll visit you whenever I'm back in canada for a trip!
I wish you all the best and I'm excited for the kids to grow up in such a lovely home! 🥰
-Dustin-Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ivy)
Ivy joined our family from December 2021 - January 2022. Over the 2 months she was with us, she became an integral part of our family. Ivy has a very laid back style, which was incredibly inviting for our kids. Rayn and Pace were drawn to her like a magnet. ❤️
Each day Ivy interacted with the kids and completed a variety of household chores. Her
… read more time with the kids was nothing shy of outstanding. Ivy facilitated arts & crafts with them, played along with their silly games, and made a variety of creations for the kids — artistic pictures for them, stories with illustrations, and crochet “purses.” The kids absolutely loved Ivy’s creations and were excited to receive her gifts. In addition to ivy’s creative talents, she was extremely present with the kids — she was never on her phone or distracted by extraneous variables when she was working.
Ivy demonstrated a lot of flexibility while with us, and even when the kids had meltdowns, she was able to attend to them in a supportive and calm manner.
We were extremely sad to see Ivy go but also felt excited for her next adventures. We would recommend Ivy for any Work Away experience she might be interested in. Her flexibility and calm demeanor makes her a very enjoyable person to be around. She’s also very willing to help with whatever is needed and follows instructions very well.
Thank you, Ivy, for blessing our family with your awesome presence. Please come visit us again. Xox ❤️❤️
Vom Workawayer (Hannah) für Host
I stayed with this adorable family from mid-September to the end of November. I learned to love the village Squamish and the nature of Canada, but most of all this family.
Since Daniele was in Vancouver during the week, I helped Jacqui get the kids ready for kindergarten and pre-school in the mornings and cleaned up the living room. In the
… read more afternoons when Rayn and Pace came home, I played with them and we ate dinner together. I learned a lot about children and the child-rearing during my time. I worked five days a week, which wasn't really working for me. During the day I was able to use my free time and hike a lot and explore Squamish. Squamish is an absolutely great town, lots of nice people, lots of activities, and great hiking trails. I met such great people. Even the neighbors who needed my help in childcare a few times were super friendly. Sometimes Jacqui took me to Vancouver or Whistler and I was able to enjoy my time there.
Jacqui and Daniele were the most loving and helpful host parents I have ever met. I couldn´t have imagined a better family for my first Workaway experience. Jacqui, who made me feel so welcome every day and was so helpful and Daniele, who offered me the best Canadian experience and cooked such great food.
Rayn and Pace are two really sweet girls who have lots of crazy and creative ideas in their minds and are just loveable.
Even on weekends when I didn't have to work, I enjoyed being with the family. This was also the case for Thanksgiving. I felt so comfortable and was warmly welcomed by everyone, as if I had known them all for ages.
Thank you for everything. I can't thank you enough and will never forget this trip.
I am looking forward to my next trip to Canada and hope to see Jacqui, Daniele and the girls again.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hannah)
We had the very good fortune of having Hannah join our family for 2.5 months from September - November 2021. From Day 1, Hannah took initiative. She saw what needed to be done and did it, often without us even needing to ask. Not only did she do a task, but she went above and beyond with the tasks that she did!!
During her stay with us, Hannah
… read more was responsible to help keep our busy lives moving smoothly. She played with the kids, entertained them, engaged with their silly games and requests, picked them up from school, and helped us keep the house clean & orderly. Our kids felt very comfortable and safe in Hannah’s presence, which was a huge win for us! I’ve also never seen anyone fold laundry like Hannah!! ☺️ We would joke that we’d cut our hands on the corners because the clothes were so perfectly folded. Haha
Hannah fit into our family with ease. Even when her tasks were completed for the day, she enjoyed hanging out with our family and we enjoyed her company.
To other hosts on Work Away…. We can’t recommend Hannah enough! Our family was very sad to see her go, but we are also so excited to see what’s next in her adventurous life.
Thank you, Hannah. We are so deeply appreciative for the help you provided to our family. Please come back and visit us one day, and keep being your awesome, curious self. ❤️
Vom Workawayer (Tabita) für Host
Living with this family was an absolute joy. Daniele and Jacqui are beyond wonderful, and they are two of the most fair, generous, respectful and warmly welcoming hosts I’ve ever met. I lived with their family in the breathtaking Squamish Valley for three months; I had planned on staying for two, but arrived just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
… read more When we went into lockdown in B.C. and my travel plans were suddenly up in the air, Daniele & Jacqui generously allowed me to extend my stay and were incredibly helpful, grounding voices of reason as I figured out my next move. I’d planned to take care of Pace alone, but as all aspects of daily life changed due to the pandemic and their older child, Rayn, was suddenly staying home from preschool, they openly communicated their changing family needs to me in regards to childcare while making me feel absolutely no pressure to stray from the plan we had originally agreed upon.
I ended up taking care of both Rayn and Pace together for the majority of my stay, and it was one of the most precious childcare experiences I’ve ever had. These two little girls are wonderful people, already showing themselves to be as big-hearted and funny, kind and wise as their parents. We explored, read books in “bear caves” (blanket forts), went for bike rides and laughed together every week; I missed their bright little faces on my weekends and days off, and I miss them dearly now as I write this review on my flight home.
Daniele’s description of their home and location in Squamish are perfectly accurate: everything is exactly as fantastic as it sounds (even better, honestly!). Nightly, I felt grateful to have had the spacious and comfortable bedroom and living area that they provided me with. I was able to hike nearly every day, despite the larger provincial parks being closed for the majority of my time in B.C., and found the neighborhood, surrounding wilderness and trails to be outstanding in both their beauty and easy accessibility from the house. The neighbors were friendly and welcoming; by the end of my stay, I was saying hello and chatting with familiar faces each time I went out for a walk.
Despite the lockdown’s limiting effects on local opportunities for adventure, Daniele and Jacqui went out of their way to show me the delights of Squamish. They drove me to trails, recommended activities, and Jacqui drove the girls and me up to Whistler one special day. They were incredibly generous with their food and their time and I was grateful each day for all that they shared with me. Daniele is no less than a chef in my opinion and one of the enormous joys of living with her family was sharing delicious, healthy, soul-warming meals with everyone.
I can’t recommend a stay with this family highly enough. I am so grateful to have grown close with them, to have learned to be a better caretaker from the exceptional examples that Daniele & Jacqui set as parents, and to have gotten to experience the world that they live their beautiful lives in together. Squamish is close to my heart forever now, and I absolutely can’t wait to return. I’m a mountain lover for sure, but thanks to this experience, any mention of B.C. will always bring this dear family to mind first of all.
To Daniele, Jacqui, Rayn, and little Pace: Thank you with all of my heart!!
Love, TabitaDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tabita)
We cannot say enough good things about Tabita!! Tabita arrived 2 weeks before COVID shut down North America. The original plan was for her to be with us for 2 months, taking care of our youngest daughter 3 days/week while Jacqui and I were working outside the home. Plans quickly changed and Tabita was working 5 days/week, with all of us at home...
… read more and she had to extend her stay with us to 3 months. Despite these big, unexpected, stressful, and chaotic changes, Tabita was quick to adjust and eager to help in any way she could.
Not only was she incredibly adaptable in this regard, but we have never experienced a caretaker be so present with our kids. Her skillset with the kids was at a professional level -- she was present to their emotions, knew how to attend to their emotions, followed their lead with games and play, and generated creativity in the games / playtime she facilitated. Where she really took it to the next level was in the genuine love and care she had for them. This wasn't just a job / cultural experience for Tabita... her heart and soul were at the forefront of being with us. Within a month of being with us, our kids would tell us (and Tabita) how much they loved her and there were tears shed by all of us when it was time for her to leave.
Tabita was with us for her 20th birthday and we are truly astonished by the knowledge, maturity, and wisdom she possesses at such a young age. We are excited to see what she does with her Life as she moves on to the next leg of her journey.
We highly recommend Tabita for any WorkAway experience she is interested in. She is kind, devoted, hard-working, flexible, and willing to step into the tasks that are required of her. Her shoes will be big ones to fill as we move on to the next leg of our childcare journey.
Thank you, Tabita. We are forever grateful for your contribution to keeping our family going during such a challenging time in our lives.
Vom Workawayer (Catherine) für Host
It’s hard to articulate how wonderful this family are! I stayed with them for just over three months and it was a wonderful and enriching experience. They have a beautiful home and are generous with both that and their time. The children are wonderful and so fun to interact with, I grew so fond of them during my stay. The tasks were very well
… read more communicated and they were so flexible with arrangements which allowed me to enjoy my time in Squamish as well as providing support with the children and around the house. Absolutely loved having home cooked meals every night and freshly baked bread :) forever grateful for this opportunity.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Catherine)
Cat stayed with our family for 3 months. Her responsibilities involved taking care of our kids, doing housework, and doing a few odd jobs (i.e. painting, yard work). She easily fit in with our family, with both our kids telling her how much they loved her. :). She was at ease with them, engaged in much playfulness, and they really loved spending
… read more time with her. Domestically, Cat kept our busy family afloat. Words cannot describe the gratitude we feel for the ways that she made our lives easier, by unloading the dishwasher, sweeping up all the food that the kids threw on the floor, cleaning up after dinner.... and the list goes on and on. We definitely recommend Cat for a Work Away experience. She will most definitely be of tremendous help for the busy families out there. Thank you, Cat!
Vom Workawayer (Emily) für Host
I stayed with Daniele, Jacqui, Rayn and Pace for 6 weeks in October/November and loved every minute of it! They are a wonderful, welcoming, caring, fun family and made me feel completely at home from day one. Their friends and neighbours are all amazing people too and I really felt like part of the family while I was staying with them.
They
… read more communicated clearly about all of my tasks and were so appreciative of everything I did. It hardly felt like work at all and I had plenty of free time to explore the beautiful area that they live in.
Rayn and Pace are adorable and so much fun. Jacqui and Daniele are amazing parents and I felt so comfortable with the kids and never overwhelmed at all. I had plenty of my own space and time but loved hanging out and eating meals with them too!
I already miss their whole family and community so much! Thanks guys ❤️Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Emily)
We had the good fortune of having Emily stay with our Family for 6 weeks in October / November. We can't say enough positive things about Emily!! She was INCREDIBLE with our kids, was so respectful of our home, and fit into our family like a hand in a glove! Emily's responsibilities were to do light house work, do some light painting, and help
… read more with the kids and/or other house tasks as needed. We felt so confident in leaving her with our little ones. They easily sought her out and loved spending time with her. She was easy to communicate with, was timely in her responsibilities, and we truly couldn't have asked for a more amazing person to join our family. We were all so sad to see Emily go but know she is on the next leg of the incredible life she is forging for herself. :)
We highly recommend Emily to anyone considering a Work Away experience. You will not be disappointed! :)Wir haben festgestellt, dass es in deinem Profil weniger als 3 Fotos gibt. Für das neue Gastgeberprofil-Layout empfehlen wir dir unbedingt, mehr als 3 Fotos zu haben, damit sich dein Profil optisch hervorhebt.
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Bitte logge dich in dein Workawayer-Konto ein, um diesen Gastgeber zu kontaktieren, oder
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If you are NOT from Canada and planning to visit to volunteer, work or study you will need the correct visa. To find out more information you need to contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.
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