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7 Apr 2025
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We are looking for our next fantastic Workawayer who is keen on the possibility of settling in for a good while! Beginning mid November and staying for 2-6 months ideally. (Added perk: after one month we will drop the daily required hours to 3 hours work exchange per day for a total of 15 hours per week.)
Who we are..
We are Elinor and Brenden, two counsellors in our early 40s, with a 14 yr old daughter Gaia and godson Jonathan who is 18 attending Camosun, plus one adorable dog Poppy. We live in a lovely heritage house in the centre of Fernwood in beautiful downtown Victoria BC. We have quite an international household! Australia, Indonesia, USA, Canada, France are all represented in our home. We are a musical household, Brenden and Jonathan are especially talented with piano, guitar, and drums. Two of us are Christians. Two are not. And we are all cool with that <3
We have hosted about 20 Workaway’s over the last several years! We enjoy this program thoroughly and have made lifelong friendships. We'd love to connect and show you around some but also encourage workawayers to apply who are self-motivated/directed, such that you feel confident in exploring the town on your own and making other friends outside of the home as well.
We need help with chores including food shopping, nightly cooking, cleaning and running errands. People (w o m e n specifically, I may get flagged for saying that) who are detail oriented and can cook and clean well and efficiently are most welcome!
Here you'll have a lovely bedroom off the kitchen with high ceilings and a good amount of light. Hot tub access!
A pub and cafes are only a block away and it's an easy walk downtown as well. We are happy to loan you a bike while you are here, and a car on occasion may be possible as well.
We look for a minimum of one month stays and also welcome people longer term if it's a good fit.
We are flexible and laid back, but also motivated to enjoy life and work hard! Currently we are opening a second neurofeedback & counselling centre on the Westshore of Victoria.
Tell us about you and what you hope to find in a work away host :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can help you with English and take you to some beautiful places!
Help
We need help with chores including food shopping, nightly cooking, cleaning and running errands.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Indonesian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We're happy to teach English. Gaia loves languages and is currently learning both spanish and french.
Accommodation
A bedroom
What else ...
The centre of Fernwood and busses that travel around the city, all within a block away. You can borrow a bike if you'd like.
We have a car for you to use to shop and run errands and use personally on occasion. We would prefer that you can drive manual.
Thank you for reading!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good internet connection and space to work from
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (4)
After spending two months at Elinor's place, I have to say: THANK YOU!
Elinor is a very friendly, helpful and easygoing person. We had a very clear communication together. Elinor know what she wants, she will tell you what kind of help she needs but she will also always make sure that you are feeling well. I… read more
I felt confortable. I spent a great time with them, talking french, cooking, walking with dog, speaking english with Elinor, the garden... Thank you for this opportunity and your patience in english with me !
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After spending two months at Elinor's place, I have to say: THANK YOU!
Elinor is a very friendly, helpful and easygoing person. We had a very clear communication together. Elinor know what she wants, she will tell you what kind of help she needs but she will also always make sure that you are feeling well. I… read more
I felt confortable. I spent a great time with them, talking french, cooking, walking with dog, speaking english with Elinor, the garden... Thank you for this opportunity and your patience in english with me !
I was a pleasure to meet and help Elinor with her new project.
It was something new for me that she simply accepted me without any expactations.
I felt like a member of family.
Thank you to Gaia for teaching the piano and violin!
Organic food, delicious coffee,… read more
