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Last replied
8 Apr 2024
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Description
I live in a house by the marina at the south end of the Sunshine Coast, a 40 minute ferry ride from Vancouver. There are amazing west coast beaches and hiking trails only a few minutes from the neighbourhood. I am a retired teacher who is looking for help in the summer with gardening and yard care, house projects (painting, building, washing) and possibly housework .... and walking the dog.
I enjoy the challenge of doing house projects by myself or with help. Most projects are better done (and more fun) with two people.
I enjoy hiking and exploring too so am keen to show the workaway person our favourite local sites.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The Sunshine Coast is a special place with ocean and forest nearby. There's lots to explore and to learn from in the area depending on how the traveller is looking to benefit from the experience here. There are world famous biking trails and kayaking opportunities. As well, there is a well established art community with regular artists exhibitions and lessons. If the traveller is looking for something easier and to walk on the beach and enjoy the ocean one day and hike in the forest the next, this is readily available.
Help
My projects include painting (walls, trim, railing, fence, deck, where ever the need is at the moment... ) annual cleaning projects, fixing whatever needs fixing, repairing fence, laying mulch in the garden, trimming plants and trees and weeding and mowing. Ted, my dog, would love it if you took him for a walk down to the marina sea walk in the morning or evening.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I have been a foreign student, my children have had foreign education experiences and I have hosted students from a variety of countries. It's always been a rich experience, and lots of fun!
Accommodation
The workaway person will have their own small, but sunny bedroom and bathroom.
I will have food for breakfast, lunch and dinner and if there's something else that the worker would like, I don't mind if you take the car to the store. We can eat our meals together, or not, depending on the day. You can cook or I can cook, we can work it out. Usually, I cook dinner.
What else ...
As long as you have a driver's license, I don't mind if you use the car to explore the local area. There are lots of interesting places to see in Vancouver and the transit system is really easy to use.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The workaway person has a bedroom with desk and east facing window with lovely morning light. My internet connection is excellent.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
Yoann’s stay of one week at my house extended to 4 weeks. During that time, he participated thoughtfully in all aspects of maintaining and running the house and took on the projects I had lined up, engaged with… read more
Thank you, Catherine. I hope to… read more
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Yoann’s stay of one week at my house extended to 4 weeks. During that time, he participated thoughtfully in all aspects of maintaining and running the house and took on the projects I had lined up, engaged with… read more
Thank you, Catherine. I hope to… read more
