Help with various projects around my home and explore historical Cowichan Bay village, Canada

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  Description

  My name is Ducharme, but the app only accepted my first name. I am 42 years old and am self-employed in the tourism and hospitality industry, and a philanthropist for many causes. Most of my family lives in the Vancouver area, and I relocated to Vancouver Island in 2016. I live alone in the Cowichan Bay area on the Southeastern corner of Vancouver Island with my sweet, senior female cat named Cat Kat. We are located a short 3-5 minute walk downhill to the ocean and historical fishing village.
  
  I strive to enhance each guest’s travel experience! Having lived and traveled in 15 countries as a guest myself, I understand and anticipate guests’ needs and interests! I respect personal boundaries and a guest's need for privacy.
  
  I look forward to hosting you and showing you the gems of the area! Thank you for considering this work trade. I'd love to hear from you!
  
  Gratefully,
  Ducharme

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  My greatest passion is hosting and creating unique and memorable experiences and my philosophy is to live a fun, healthy, meaningful life. I am very knowledgeable about the area and have many resources and tools for you to explore in your spare time.
  
  I am happy to share/educate guests about the Cowichan Valley heritage and cultural background of the area, sightseeing hot spots, trees/old growth forests, geography, marine life, wineries, philanthropic education, introductions to local sailors and friends, campfires, music sharing and exchange, dance events, etc.
  
  I have guidebooks of various areas of Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands that I have created, and am happy to share with you! Let me know what your top interests are :)

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  Help

  Following a recent motorcycle accident, I am looking for help with various, basic personal home care tasks. This is for my personal home and personal trailer that I switch between seasons when I wish to travel around Vancouver Island.
  
  I invite guests to discuss what tasks or areas of focus are of most interest to them. Flexibility about days worked or hours worked, as agreed at the start of the workaway.
  
  Personal home care tasks include:
  1) Making meals and cleaning (shopping, cooking, baking) *I will provide the groceries, but need help with preparing healthy home-cooked meals. Depending on your skills and preferences, we can discuss about collaborating on meal prep. I have no diet restrictions or allergies, and will eat anything including vegan and vegetarian.
  2) Cleaning (dishes, vacuuming, laundry, sweep/mop floors, appliances, etc.)
  3) Landscaping (seasonal - blowing, raking, gardening, weeding, chopping wood),
  4) Reorganization of storage areas/wood sheds/etc.,
  5) Home repairs (small upgrades to furniture, staining deck, patio lights, etc.)
  6) Passion projects (like cleaning personal collector vehicles, art projects, decorating, etc.)
  7) Pet care - I have a senior cat named Cat Kat who is clean, quiet and very good company. She requires daily care including: feeding twice per day, eye drops twice per day, petting/grooming and cleaning her kitty litter box.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  I can accommodate two 'work away' guests at a time (either two solo travelers or two traveling companions).
  
  I live in a small historical fishing cottage with a beautifully renovated retro trailer adjacent to the cottage. Guests will have a choice of a pullout sofa bed with memory foam in the cottage or one of two beds (twin or double both with memory foam) in the Big Foot Trailer.
  
  My personal cottage and trailer both offer full power, fiber optic wifi, kitchen/kitchenette, TV, Netflix, heat or A/C and semi-private (shared with me) propane and wood firepits and area undercover patios. The bathroom/shower/laundry and main kitchen areas will be shared in the cottage. *Note: in winter months, the trailer bathroom and kitchen will not have full access because they will be winterized. Cottage facilities will be available.
  
  I use the trailer for traveling in the summer, and it is already setup beautifully. But, I am always open to input and contributions to add unique touches for added comfort and practical use.

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  What else ...

  I will provide you with access to guest guidebooks of the area, and being in the tourism and transportation industry there are hundreds of things to do in the area. I am happy to provide info and even transportation, on occasion, when available once I know your specific interests.

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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

  The trailer and cottage both have desk/table work areas with 1GBPS more closer to 600 MBPS speeds (fiber optic), super fast and reliable internet. Quiet and private work space available 24 hours a day with full access to power, internet, smart tv and Netflix in the trailer.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Parking for campervans is available on the street just 50' from the cottage and trailer. No power supply or water. Internet access from the street parking is just reachable to access, I believe. Also, 3 minute drive away, there are dozens of oceanfront free camping where you can spend overnight and come back to the cottage each day, if you prefer. If you want to just park your campervan on the street, and use the trailer for accommodations, that is also an option for you.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 4 days a week

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