Profile information
Host rating
40
Last replied
22 Sep 2018
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Description
We are a working professional couple that enjoys a healthy and active lifestyle. We do daily exercise (mostly running, swimming, tennis or skiing) and maintain a healthy diet. Our kids are all grown and now at University(ies) across Canada. We are developing a new and sustainable urban aquaponic food production system as a sideline business.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about maintaining a house and developing an ecofriendly / sustainable urban aquaponic system. Guests will also learn to speak English, French and Portuguese if they wish.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Maintaining the inside and outside of the house (housework and gardening). Preparing meals for the family while we are at work during the day.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room in desirable neighborhood, close to public transportation and minutes away from forested urban parks, beaches and downtown Vancouver, voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world.
What else ...
We are a healthy couple with children in University(ies) in Canada. We lead an active lifestyle with daily exercise (mostly running, tennis, skiing and swimming). We enjoy reading, going to the theater, museums & concerts. We enjoy wine but don't consider ourselves regular or heavy drinkers. We don't smoke or do drugs (other than wine:)).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
