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Come and play music or share your Workaway experiences, help with house projects in Santa Cruz, USA

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  • Description

    Description

    This summer we have a a couple different sorts of opportunities for Workaway guests.
    Opportunity #1: This opportunity is available to any Workawayers who happen to be in the area, whether you live here or are traveling)
    On Sunday. August 9, our community group, Sunday Assembly (a NON religious group) will be hosting a talk about Workaway, My wife and I will talk about our years of experience hosting Workaway guests, and two of our guests will talk about theirs.
    We also do sing-alongs, so we would LOVE to have guests who play instruments and could lead us in a couple well-known pop/rock/folk songs.
    After the program, there will be a potluck lunch, and that's where you can interact with people and talk about your experience traveling with Workaway. Or, if you have not yet had your first Workaway adventure, come to connect with experienced guests and hosts.

    Opportunity #2-
    August 22-September 4
    Projects! We've got lots of projects we need help with. Tidying up the yard. Painting. Cleaning out closets. Some deep cleaning in parts of the house that haven't been cleaned in a while. Lots of small projects that don't require any particular skills. Maybe some help building a website and navigating social media. Come stay and explore the area in your free time while helping us get through our list of things to be done.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    LGBTQ
    Music
    Languages
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Share your experiences with other guests and potential hosts. Eat meals with us. You will have plenty of time to relax and explore the beautiful Santa Cruz area. Our home is 1.7 miles from the beach and about 3 miles from downtown Santa Cruz, with a vibrant downtown culture. There are also lots of state parks and other beautiful natural areas to explore.

  • Help

    Help

    Must be comfortable around a large, very friendly dog.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Two twin beds and shared bathroom, kitchen, and living space. No smoking of any kind inside the house.

    We also a lovely outdoor space, including dining table and BBQ, outdoor bed, and hot tub.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Santa Cruz is a small coastal town in northern California. Things to see in our area include the beach and beautiful redwood tree forests. Santa Cruz has a lively downtown with lots of cultural events. There are plenty of outdoor activities for hikers, mountain bikers, surfers, etc. We're also only a couple hours drive from San Francisco.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We can only accommodate smaller van-type RVs . If you have one, let us know.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Inky (9 years)

    Inky is a large, friendly dog who likes everyone.

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Two women, one holding a wrench, pose in front of a sink with exposed pipes, likely during a renovation or repair project, conveying a sense of teamwork and DIY spirit.
The image shows a group of people gathered around a fire pit, likely enjoying a social gathering or outdoor event, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image shows four women sitting at a table in a restaurant, enjoying pizza and drinks, with a window view of an outdoor patio area.
The image depicts a young couple standing together in a backyard, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling at the camera.
The image features a black dog with white markings on its chest and paws, wearing a green top hat, sitting on a wooden deck with another dog in the background.

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