Join our young family in the beautiful Okanagan, Kelowna, Canada

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  Description

  We are a young family of 5 living in the beautiful okanagan! We are looking for someone to join our family and help us day to day.
  
  My parents (Alyssa) have been a successful workaway host for over 10 years! I have met SO many amazing people that I decided I would love to start hosting as well.
  
  A little about us!
  
  Curtis - 36. He is the hardest working guy and has quite the sense of humour. He’s a heavy equipment operator, tech nerd and book worm. He’s also big into the outdoors and would love to chat about it!
  
  Alyssa (me!!) - 26. I am a farm kid at heart who loves to be busy. Right now I am on maternity leave and am lucky enough to volunteer for a local business here in the okanagan! I love to cook, bake and spend time with the family.
  
  Rosalie - 9. Is my step daughter and she is with us 50% of the time. She’s a gentle soul who loves to talk. Also a big book worm!
  
  Oaklan - 6. Is my step son and he is with us 50% of the time. He’s an exuberant guy who has all the facts to tell you about!! Loves cars, dinosaurs and the outdoors.
  
  Everett - 10 months is our youngest. He’s at home with us full time
  
  Clover is a 7 year old Jack Russell x Boston terrier! She loves going for walks (is working on her leash manners) and is a big cuddle buddy. She always sleeps with the kids and is a big part of our family.
  
  We are looking for someone to get the kids ready for school/daycare and do pick up/drop offs on the days we both work, (2-4 days/week). It’s super easy and the rest is just helping around the house. A drivers licence is a must. We are in the most beautiful place near a park that you can enjoy and a short 15 minute drive from the lake and beach. We have a vehicle that you can possibly use and we are happy to work with you so you can explore. If you love photography or spending time outdoors, we are the best place for you! We also have a kayak and paddle board that you are more than welcome to use. On the weeks we leave to visit family, you can join us or spend the week to yourself exploring. They live in the most breathtaking mountain range on a hay/cattle ranch. A totally different experience but such great people. We are looking to move there in the next couple years and would be happy to take you with us haha! You can explore pretty much every day and I’m happy to help show you around and give advice on where to go. Our current and past work aways use public buses, electric scooters and electric bikes as affordable ways to get around!
  
  If you love dogs, kids and spending time with kind people, we are your people! I’d love for you to cook or bake us your favourite dish and tell us all your stories. You will have your own bedroom/space. The rest of the house is shared.
  
  Right now, we can only accept one work away at a time or a couple/friends who are willing to share a small room! Please reach out if you’d like to travel and explore the breathtaking Okanagan with a friend or partner. We are 100% inclusive and offer a safe place

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Self development

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We go to Church some weeks and are doing our best to meet new people! There are lots of fun groups/activities for you to do here. We all would love to learn a new language if you want to teach the basics. We really just want to meet some great people!

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  Au Pair Help

  This host is looking for Au pair help.

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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

  We are looking for help with day to day stuff and childcare. It’s mostly Everett our 10 month old and school pick up/drop off for the older kids when they’re with us (50% of the time). We all do chores around the house and enjoy help with that , but I would say we’re pretty easy going!
  
  I enjoy cooking and baking and I’m happy to learn or teach! I’m sure there are lots of little things to learn with us and I know you’ll do great if you love being busy and enjoy the outdoors.
  
  We would love to fill our tiny planter box and learn some new things! I have a sewing machine too that we can learn to use too!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  French: Beginner

  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

  We have a spare bedroom for you. You will share a bathroom with the two older kids 50% of the time and the rest of the time it’s all yours. We are relatively clean eaters but enjoy making some treats! We keep the basics in the house (bread, pasta, milk, eggs, fruits, veggies). We cook all our meals and would love for you to help

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  What else ...

  You can hike, go to the beach, spend all the time outside or even watch tv! Your free time is yours, but liking the outdoors and being in dependant is big here. We can help you get to and from or maybe let you use a vehicle. We are a clean and respectful house. Clean up after yourself and be kind, we offer the same in return! We don’t spend a lot of time on our phones and ask that you also be present with us and the kids (mostly the kids if you’re spending time with them). We are a non smoking family. This is non negotiable

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We have unlimited wifi that you can use!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  

  Clover (7 years)

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