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HEY! I'm Jaime from Colombia. I moved to Canada in January 2012 seeking adventure and to pursue some dreams. As someone who likes to seek out different opportunities, I work as an Environmental Engineer here in Vancouver.
-One of my biggest hobbies is to volunteer. I enjoy volunteering in community houses, cooking meals for the homeless, and in youth development and social change movements.
-I'm interested in photography, sustainable development, DIY, and learning languages. I enjoy visiting places that allow me to learn about different cultures, ideologies, and gastronomy. I love meeting new people that are willing to share stories and exchange different point of views.
-I love mountain biking as much as city cycling.
-I'm into running! I run from 5 K to 10 K three times a week. I love to be outdoors, and running has allowed me to appreciate and love nature even more.
-Yoga is something I have recently started doing. It has helped me improve my running by giving me more body strength. I practice Vinyasa Yoga in a hot room, which makes it more challenging. I would also like to learn how to meditate.
-Camping, trekking, hiking, kayaking, and canoeing are outdoor activities that I must do at least once a year. To be honest, I am a lover of scenic sunrise and sunsets. I appreciate nature, and I like to connect with it as much as possible.
-Snowboarding, Skiing and Cross-country skiing are things that I enjoy.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will get to enjoy the privilege of living by the beach. We are located 2 mins away from the beach and around 10 mins away from three other beaches. Stanley park is a gorgeous forest only 10 mins walk from the apartment. Coal harbour offers amazing views and the sea bus to North Van. The apartment has easy access to public transportation, and it's even connected to the ferry terminal to go to the islands. Rental for bikes, kayak, paddle boards and more, it's affordable and easy to access around the house.
I would love to create a community and make this our home as you are exploring Vancouver and helping me out pursue my goals. I believe I can provide insightful conversations and great advice for activities around Vancouver and BC. I will also love to help you practice your English, Spanish or French!
I look forward to learning about you !
Help
The help requested will be around 5 hrs/day, Monday to Friday, we can work a schedule based on deliverables and responsibilities. Tasks will include, but will not be limited to:
- Cooking family meals
- Helping with DIY and creative projects around the apartment
- Life-Admin Assistance
- Helping with personal projects (research, summaries, Presentations, Planning)
Asset: Spanish, English, French, Phyton, Web development, Copywriting, content and video creation, Amazon and Google Ads
Responsibilities will change based on each week's priorities!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Shared two-bedroom apartment in front of English Bay, Vancouver. The volunteer will have a private room with bed and closet space.
What else ...
I am looking for a volunteer to share my two-bedroom character suite in the West End! I am a professional and energetic person that prefers someone who shares an entrepreneurial and fitness oriented mindset; as well someone who shares values of cleanliness, organization and respect at home. I am very community oriented, and I am a sustainability enthusiast that aims for a vegan/plant-based lifestyle and home.
About the building:
Charming building from the 1900s with a great landlord and neighbours
We are very community oriented, and we are all super inclusive, friendly and down to earth
Laundry is located in the basement along with the bike storage area
About the apartment:
Location: Around Bidwell Street and Harwood Street (Right in front of English Bay)
Area: The apartment is around 850 sq ft with high ceilings
Perks: We have a working fireplace and a dishwasher.
Around us:
Groceries: Shoppers (4min walk), Davie Independent(11min walk), Wholefoods (15mins walk), Nofrills(8min)
Drug Stores: London Drugs (4min walk), Shoppers (8mins walk)
Canada Post: 4-min walk or 8-min walk
Banks: TD (2min walk), RBC (8min walk), HSBC (7 min walk), CIBC (13 min walk)
Restaurants: Cactus Club, CRAFT, Hook, Yummy to Go, Vonns, Babylon, McDonald's,... Among many others on Davie street and Robson Street!
Coffee shops: JJ Bean, Starbucks, Cordero Cafe, Greenhorn Cafe, Cafe Portrait, and many others !
Fitness: Anytime Fitness (8min walk), Oxygen Yoga (10min), Orange Theory Fitness (15 mins), YMCA (15min walk), Stanley Park, Public pools, bike lanes, Sea wall, Tennis Courts, Pitch and Putt, etc..
Public transit: Bus#23:It goes down beach ave to Yaletown and Chinatown
Bus# 5 and 6: Goes down Davie street to Downtown
Activities: Sunset Beach, English Bay, Second Beach, Third Beach, Stanley Park, Tennis Courts, Golf Court, Bike lanes, Ferry to Granville Island, Museums, Art Galleries, libraries, coffee shops, Stores and Shops.
House rules:
No drinking
No Smoking
No drugs
No pets
I will be able to provide wifi, heat, water, electricity and bike storage. We can coordinate cooking duties. There is in-building laundry that runs on chip cards, so no need to carry change around!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
