Join our family and help with teaching and gardening on the Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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  Description

  Aloha! We are a host family in Keaau on the Big Island of Hawaii. My name is Kahi and my wife Emily, and I have three loving children, aged 4, 3, 1, + one on the way. Our two-acre property is home to a variety of fruit trees, a greenhouse, an expanding garden, and it is less than a mile from jungle-clad ocean cliffs. I was born and raised on Oahu and work on-site for client work and remotely from home. Emily is primarily a stay-at-home mom and also runs a small business. Emily and I met while we were both serving in the U.S Navy and we went to college together in Ithaca, NY and have spent as much time as we could traveling and seeing the world.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our island is one of the most remote on the planet and is a beautiful place to explore. The Hawaiian culture is a very unique mix of different Polynesian, Asian, and European influences. Live with a supportive host family and experience a friendly island community near the ocean, surrounded by Hawaiian jungle outside of Hilo. We regularly see endangered wildlife like the Hawaiian hawk, Nene Goose on our property. Also, Hilo and the east side of the Big Island is known by locals for being one of the last “old school” Hawaii places. A place that is more local than tourist and is home to authentic and genuine people. You will be less than a mile from breathtaking ocean cliffs. There is a bus route at the end of our road that will take you around the island to see world-famous beaches and sites. We are 25 minutes from Hilo and 30 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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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 someone who would like to help with teaching and gardening. Hours are flexible, but ideally up to 3- 4 hours on weekday mornings.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  In our home, you will have your own private, secure room with a minifridge. Your room will be fully furnished, including a queen-sized Ikea bed and a desk with high-speed internet access.
  
  All your meals will be provided for. You are fully welcome in our home and are invited to eat with us or on your own. Feel free to help yourself to our kitchen at any time. We welcome specific food item or meal requests that can be purchased at Costco, Safeway, the Farmers Market, or that can be grown in our garden. You are encouraged to add them to our weekly or biweekly shopping list. We strive to maintain an organic and whole food diet as much as possible. Additionally, we have a washer and dryer available for you to use as needed.

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  4 hours a day, 5 days a week