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We are seeking an individual who would like to help with childcare and integrate into our growing family!. We will supply you with everything you need from food, accommodation, internet, and family entertainment for as long as
up to 2 months or longer. We need help in July and Aug and then again throughout the year.
Ideally an Au pair would be amazing! but child minding is for sure our need!
WE are located in central Vancouver Island with great opportunities to hike, swim, fish, ski and enjoy the outdoors.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Common working family Canadians who love to hear travellers stories and our chance t help those travellers. Our kids travel lots too - I hope they can experience a warm home in their journeys too
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Help
Child care is really important to us - 2 little boys need love and attention for the end of Juyly and all of August while their day care is closed. 4 days a week - the rest of the time you can stay close in or enjoy the beautiful island and surroundings that we live in !
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Polish: Beginner
Accommodation
Single room with double bed and private bathroom in a detached cabin
Non smoking and only minimal drinking
Family home on 5 acres - rancher or
a tiny house on a 20 acre farm! fully contained
What else ...
Great hiking, ocean s few minutes away, kayaking, whale watching, shopping, 1 hour to Victoria or 1 1/2 hours by bus.
Local art works, wineries, bakery and custom cheese factories. Cowichan Valley is a great place to visit!!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We can accommodate campers or vans but also have a tiny house or a cabin to stay in
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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in new or old skills which he graciously shares with us! Very simple man, doesn't need a lot but is always found smiling. Great at entertaining
himself and asks very little of his host family. He is always welcome back… read more
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in new or old skills which he graciously shares with us! Very simple man, doesn't need a lot but is always found smiling. Great at entertaining
himself and asks very little of his host family. He is always welcome back… read more
