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Hello there! :)
My name is Hurly. In 2013, I quit my job as a community/social worker to travel around the world. I have travelled to more or less 70 countries since then - working, volunteering and travelling everywhere - 7 years! :) I have used workaway (and other sites similar to it) before. I was able to do volunteer work in many cities in South America, Europe and Asia. It really is a great way to travel and to experience "working" in different projects, involving different people and communities. It's a cliché to say this but travelling really has been such an enriching, life changing experience for me. To have the opportunity to think and reflect, to unlearn and relearn the social conditioning and behaviours, to know different stories and to experience and see different perspectives and to share. I think life is a constant development and change which requires movement beyond comfort zones. In that process, I am able to enjoy the life as it is - an adventure and a constant process of learning and changing.
Since covid happened last year, I've decided to pause my travel and come home in Toronto to also help take care of my dad. He had a spinal cord accident which left him unable to do things on his own so I am helping him take care of the house and help him with everyday activities.
As I said, I have used other sites similar to workaway like wwoofing, helpx, couchsurfing and hospitalityclub. Even before I travelled the world, my family hosted many people from couchsurfing and hospitality club. I thought maybe this time around, we can also host someone from workaway. The help we need is really light -mostly companionship for my dad and help with household chores. He is now in a wheelchair and it would be cool if someone would be able to just take him to walks, the mall, watch tv with him, etc. He likes to watch movies and series. There's no special skill needed. Just be friendly, compassionate and flexible!
Anyway, if you have any questions or wanna reach out, feel free to message. If you have questions about travelling in Canada, I have hitchhiked across all 10 provinces so I can share my experiences and tips. It would be great to hear from you. :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You could learn/improve your English from staying with us. We could show you some local destinations and take trips, etc especially in the summer. Be part of our family for the time you are here. Follow us around doing groceries, going to various appointments etc. Meet some of our friends, discover Toronto from a local perspective. You will also learn yoga, meditation, massage, etc. Lately, I've been into aquascaping recently and so you'll see lots of cute fishes and planted nature aquariums and biotopes in the house. :)
Help
Since covid happened, I've decided to come home in Toronto and also to help take care of my dad. He had an accident which left him unable to do things on his own so I am helping him take care of the house and help him with everyday activities. The help we need is really light -mostly companionship for my dad, some chores around the house like cleaning the kitchen and vacuuming around the house. He is now in a wheelchair and it would be cool if someone would be able to just take him to walks, the mall, watch tv with him, etc. No special skill is needed. Just be friendly, compassionate and flexible! :)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Tagalog: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I'd love to do a language exchange with you. I can teach and help improve your English. I taught English as one of the many jobs I did around the world. My dad used to be a teacher as well and he can definitely assist you in learning English. :) I also speak other languages so we can definitely do some sort of language exchange. Also, I often do yoga. I learned it in India and Thailand. There are also yoga classes in my building where you could join for free. I can also teach you meditation. I am a professional masseur and can teach you some skills as well that you can offer to your friends and loved ones!
Accommodation
We just moved to a condo from a house. You'll be in a portable comfortable mattress in the living room. There's unlimited internet, shower, laundry, etc. There are buses and train access close to our place. There's malls, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores etc. There is a gym, swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi that you can use for free.
What else ...
We can show you around Toronto, you will have lots of opportunities to discover it solo if you wish and of course, with us. We are close to buses and subway/train, malls, grocery stores. We also have a car which you might have access to drive if you are legally allowed to (must have valid driver's license).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day
Feedback (3)
I also played ping pong and billiard with his father, went with him… read more
They are very welcoming, warm, and make you feel like a member of their family.
Concerning the job, the tasks suit perfectly the description.
Hurly and Richard are very easy going , open minded, and fun so you can speak with them about everythings. You will learn a lot of interesting things… read more
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I also played ping pong and billiard with his father, went with him… read more
They are very welcoming, warm, and make you feel like a member of their family.
Concerning the job, the tasks suit perfectly the description.
Hurly and Richard are very easy going , open minded, and fun so you can speak with them about everythings. You will learn a lot of interesting things… read more
Hurly is very talkative and open, we talked a lot about everything; he told me about his trips and adventures trough all the word and I learned a lot of new things.
He is a hearty person, every day takes care of his dad ,who is really smart and nice and I… read more
