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Hello, we are Andrea & Allan and we live in the Crescent Heights area of South Surrey, BC with our tripod kitty, Chester.
We have a large home and both my husband and I mostly work from home. We are just a 15-minute walk from Crescent Beach or the more secluded area of the beach known as 10,000 steps, and a scenic 30-minute walk to White Rock Beach and promenade. Also we live a 5 mins or less walk to Crescent Park, and the entire neighbourhood is a haven for nature lovers, with tall Douglas firs and cedars that house owls, a tranquil pond where frogs sun themselves on the rocks.
We are non-smokers - we don't drink much, though we occasionally enjoy a nice wine, mostly sourced from local or nearby Okanagan wineries :)
Things to do:
Explore the beautiful surroundings, including Crescent Beach & White Rock Beach
Visit Crescent Park and enjoy the local wildlife
Attend local festivals and events in Surrey, Vancouver and surrounding area. Easily access Vancouver and Seattle for day trips and exploration.
Our Home:
Our home is a warm and inviting space that we're working to improve and renovate. We're excited to share our journey with you and make your stay as enjoyable and enriching as possible amidst the busyness. Allan and I both work. Allan is an audio engineer and videographer. I work in media and government relations mostly from home but with some travel.
What We Offer:
In exchange for your help of about 5 hours a day, we offer comfortable accommodation in our large, cozy home. You'll have your own private room and access to shared living spaces and a shared washroom with tub, shower, sink and food provided on all working days.
Expectations:
Scheduled household and outdoor garden work 5 hours per day, five days a week or can be arranged if You are travelling away on weekends. Keeping the house clean and tidy and helping with meal prep is a daily thing… if you are part of a meal, we appreciate your contributions outside of the expected “work hours”.
We are not strict by any means, but expect folks to be efficient with their time, having experienced some helpers who cannot organize their time and help to make a real difference during their time here.
Outside work is weeding, watering and nurturing the outside plants and shrubs, some trimming and cutting of grass, sweeping walkways, cleaning windows etc..
Our garage needs organizing and we might a few DIY projects on the go so if you are good with tools and able to help with painting and woodworking projects, cleaning the gutters etc!
We understand that you might want to explore more of the area during your stay. If you plan a getaway to the island or another nearby destination, we are open to adjusting your schedule. This might mean shorter work weeks or adjusting hours before and after your trip to accommodate your plans. We want to ensure that you have a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, getting what you want out of your stay as well as us managing a good flow of the household and complete some projects with thanks to your contribution.
If you're interested in joining us and experiencing life in Surrey, BC, please send us a message with some information about yourself, your experience, and why you'd like to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you into our home and sharing this beautiful part of the world with you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Culture
Plant care
Gardening
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am Cree Metis from Treaty 1 Territory in Canada and deep understanding of our culture and ways and working towards system renewal in Canada based on my teachings...
Help
We are renovating our large house and need some helping hands to keep things in order. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to assist with:
Clean / organize garage
Yard tasks: gardening, weeding, preening flower baskets, garden and flowerbeds
General upkeep & maintenance of the home (folding & putting laundry, vaccuuming, dusting, deep cleaning of floors, cupboards and storage)
Potentially assist with repairs, painting or woodworking
Cutting & trimming grass
Keeping kitchen clean (fridge, stove/oven, keeping cupboards clean & organized)
Emptying and refilling dishwasher
Cleaning closets / declutter & organize rooms
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Cree: Beginner
Accommodation
We have one queen sized bed and one single bed.
Bedding and towels are provided.
We are non smoking and expect same!
We have a TV room, an outdoor patio and a sunroom full of plants for reading, eating breakfast etc.
We cook mostly from scratch. We are both vegan and enjoy plant based diet, so we won't be providing meat or dairy.
We provide meals on working days.
What else ...
Explore the beautiful surroundings, including Crescent Beach and White Rock Beach
Visit Crescent Park and enjoy local wildlife
Attend local festivals and events
Easily access Vancouver and Seattle for day trips and exploration by bus / train - Close to BOLT bus that does daily trips to Seattle
Hiking & mountain biking in Squamish (need vehicle)
Skiing, hiking, mountain biking in Whistler
4 hour drive from BC Okanagan
30 min commute from YVR airport by car
We are on local bus route which takes You to Vancouver and to/from airport - 30-90 mins
Standup Paddle boarding
Warm family atmosphere
Quiet home
General expectation is Work 8-1, Mon-Fri but
flexible (work full days and take Monday or Friday off or change to evening/ dinner shift etc.)
Meal preparation done together - if I ask you to prepare the meals then this is part of your hours but preparing a meal together is not considered work :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Chester (8 years)
Indoor tripod kitty, he’s very friendly and loves to cuddle especially visitors!!
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I highly recommend anyone who has the chance to host Lilly… read more
I stayed with Andrea, Allan and Chester for one month and time flew by so fast. They are so mind, always made sure I was comfortable and had enough time to explore surroundings and British Columbia after work and on my days off. The atmosphere was just as staying with family members,… read more
He was hard-working, friendly, and so efficient. I would highly recommend him to any hosts and would be pleased to welcome him back for a visit anytime!
The hosts are incredibly kind and welcoming. I really enjoyed spending time with them and doing activities together, like going to the cinema and visiting White Rock. It made the whole experience feel very friendly and authentic.
Location-wise, it’s great… read more
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I highly recommend anyone who has the chance to host Lilly… read more
I stayed with Andrea, Allan and Chester for one month and time flew by so fast. They are so mind, always made sure I was comfortable and had enough time to explore surroundings and British Columbia after work and on my days off. The atmosphere was just as staying with family members,… read more
He was hard-working, friendly, and so efficient. I would highly recommend him to any hosts and would be pleased to welcome him back for a visit anytime!
The hosts are incredibly kind and welcoming. I really enjoyed spending time with them and doing activities together, like going to the cinema and visiting White Rock. It made the whole experience feel very friendly and authentic.
Location-wise, it’s great… read more
Issy is kind, smart, caring and was incredibly helpful. She didn’t hesitate to help with any of the tasks I asked about and was always efficient and careful with all that she did. She helped a lot with… read more
I’d spent most of my “work” time out in the garden, getting it all prepped for their sons upcoming wedding, but Andrea definitely made sure I had enough time to… read more
