Small quiet town and home available to you....if you like dogs! in Bowling Green, USA

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  Beschreibung

  I am 72 year old active independent woman, retired back to my hometown. I was a masters level teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. I am a nationally certified American Sign Language Interpreter still working part time. I volunteer with deaf and blind dog Rescue organizations. My house is dog focused, as I own 3 deaf and partially blind fuzzy kids. I have a small guest bedroom available. I can not afford to pay anyone but would be happy to provide meals, snacks, sign language lessons, transportation and perhaps basic dog behavior and obedience lessons in exchange for general help around the yard and house.
  
  As of April 23, 2024, I applied for a full passport and am waiting to receive it so I can verify my ID.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Seniorenbetreuung

  Gartenarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  I have had experience with friends and college students from Germany, Austria, India, Pakistan and Turkiye. I am not necessarily an example of a typical American culture and enjoy showing another side to living in the USA, as well as, learning about other cultures. I live in a small college town with a variety of cultural exposures without the big city environment. Quiet. Quaint. Historical. Manageable. Only 30 minutes away from larger cities.

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  Arbeit

  I am not able to kneel down on my knees or reach up high. I can climb a ladder but feel unsafe to do it alone. Walking on uneven ground is a balance challenge. I have had both knees artificially replaced. I seek help with yard work, house cleaning and minor home repairs. Help with brushing and feeding dogs would be appreciated but not necessary. Examples: reaching up to change batteries in smoke detectors, raking leaves in the yard, shoveling snow, mopping the house floor, flipping the bed mattresses, etc. Nothing complicated nor strenuous.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Sign language (American): Fließend
  Englisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  I'll tutor you in spoken English and/or American Sign Language in exchange for learning your native language.
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  Unterkunft

  Small ranch home in a quiet residential neighorhood. Big trees. No traffic. Wood privacy fenced backyard. 3 bedrooms. One for me. One is my office and the other is the guest bedroom. The only fully private area is the bedroom. Your room would be the small guest room with a small closet, but all yours while you are here. The entire house, including the bathroom would be shared with me and 3 dogs. I enjoy cooking and will provide all meals. I buy organic as much as possible. I can cook vegetarian, or not. I lean toward a Mediterranean diet.(Vegan is probably not an option.) I would love it if you would cook a few of your country's dishes or share recipes!

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  Was noch ...

  My family is all gone now. I am the only Shaffer alive. When I think about this, it saddens me. However, I like living alone and my quiet solitude but miss having companionship and family around. I have lived alone (with dogs) for many many years. I'm a good communicator with an equal sharing of talking and listening and prefer you to be the same. I am bluntly honest and direct in my communication. I would appreciate the same from you.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  eine(n)

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  Arbeitszeiten

  Varied time. Maybe 2 hours per day. Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week.