Help a family with gardening and enjoy simple living in Concordia, Trinidad and Tobago

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  Description

  We are a family of 3, living simply and close to nature. Our home is centrally located, on the western side of the island in the cool central 'Mountain' range, in the peaceful village St Cecelia, Concordia.
  
  We enjoy growing our own food, walking outdoor trails, spending time at the waterfalls and rivers, on the beaches and in the ocean (soaking, swimming, snorkeling, surfing, sailing).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will practice/learn/exchange ideas on the principles of permaculture and natural farming practices.
  
  You will participate in preparing and enjoying local food.
  
  You will learn about our local herbs, medicinal plants and how to use them.
  
  You will Enjoy the local culture, get to know the island's beaches, trails and waterfalls.
  
  You can practice caring for the differently abled within the home and family unit.

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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 need help in the garden, maintaining half an acre of land
  (cutting the grass with a lawn mower and or weedwacker, cutting and clearing bushy areas with a cutlass, trimming hedges)
  And tending to the food garden (preparing, watering and weeding digging and harvesting)
  We aim to grow all the food we eat.
  
  We need help in the kitchen with daily meal preparation and clean up.
  
  And in the house with general housekeeping and maintenance.
  
  Your help is appreciated in these areas.
  
  
  
  My son 25, has a developmental delay. He is the size and stature of a twelve year old and plays like a four year old, loving dinosaurs, dolls, puzzles, drawing, reading and taking photographs with his camera. He enjoys the company of others.
  
  Nathaniel, 22yrs, loves all water sports and is happy to get out on the water as often as he can, surfing and sailing in particular. He’s also into mountain biking and rides with a group a few times a week. He runs a micro bakery here at home and it is possible that your help is required with preparation or clean up there a few times a week.
  
  They will be interested to meet with and spend time chatting and interacting with you during your stay with us.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Private room, with a single bed, with shared toilet and shower within the family home.
  
  There will be a main meal provided most days.You will need to look after buying + preparing your own breakfast and dinner. You have access to the kitchen for this.
  
  Please note that we are vegetarian and so the meals we prepare are all vegetarian. Also Our kitchen is a vegetarian kitchen and as such cannot accommodate meat storage or preparation. We ask that you consider this when choosing to stay with us and respect our space during your time here.
  
  You can ride with us when we are going out, but will need to use taxis or buses to get around otherwise.

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  What else ...

  A three minute walk to the main road will get you a local taxi or bus in to town ($4TT & $7TT respectively). From there you can catch a bus/local taxi to most places on the island.
  
  Being located in the center of the island, we are 10 to 30 minutes drive away from beaches and waterfalls in all directions.
  
  There are two village 'parlours' (small shops) two minutes walk from our home and a larger supermarket 15mins walk away, or two minutes by car.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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