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My husband and I live on 3/4 of an acre in Shawnigan Lake. We are an English speaking, non-smoking, retired couple. Rick worked at a local college in the IT department and I was an elementary school teacher. We have 2 large golden doodles so you will need to be okay with dogs. This year is our first year hosting. We are pleasantly surprised at how much we have enjoyed it.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will be welcomed into our home and have the benefit of living near a lake, the ocean and other outdoor adventure areas. While we live within a 10 minute walk to a bus stop, we live in a rural community with limited bus transportation. We would prefer a couple with their own vehicle.
Our community is 30 minutes away from Greater Victoria, the capital city of BC. We are willing to assist volunteers with tourist travel plans. Volunteers are also invited to join in any activity we might be doing.
Help
We have several projects on the go. Your tasks will depend on when you arrive . We have several outside/yard projects like redoing a deck, working on a driveway and gardening. Inside we have some minor renovations that include walling up a stairwell, building a storage area and painting. In mid May to mid June, we will need help preparing to move an elderly family member. Because of our location, our ideal couple will have their own car.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am a retired elementary school teacher.
Accommodation
Use of our 5th wheel with a queen bed.
What else ...
We have just finished our first Workaway experience and have really enjoyed it. We will be ready to host a couple in May who are able to help with a sundeck renovation.
Besides helping with our renovations, you will enjoy the natural beauty of southern Vancouver Island.
Please note: we eat a whole food type diet that includes animal protein. We are open to providing vegetarian or vegan food however you will be expecting to do your own cooking. We are looking for non-smoking Workawayers.
We would like a volunteer who is at least 25. Experience with construction would be great!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We can provide a 1gig segmented hardwired connect or a WiFi connection.
Space for parking camper vans
We can provide power and internet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
My stay at Karen and Ricks house was just perfect and I felt like home every minute of it.
From the beginning on they did everything so that I felt very comfortable and safe.
Their fifth wheel was amazing and so were all the dinners they cooked for me!
I went on some beautiful hikes with Karen and she also taught me fun new… read more
Some of the jobs Emma helped us with were cleaning up around our yard, put up privacy fencing and deep cleaning paint from… read more
The tasks Julia and Luis did for us included; building a concrete block retaining wall for a garden, putting up a fence, removing rocks from soil so we could plant grass and… read more
We stayed in their big fifth wheeler/RV which was a perfect home.
Rick and Karen are so kind and helpful with anything. It was nice to have their local experience for beautiful hikes and things to do! We also had great nights with… read more
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My stay at Karen and Ricks house was just perfect and I felt like home every minute of it.
From the beginning on they did everything so that I felt very comfortable and safe.
Their fifth wheel was amazing and so were all the dinners they cooked for me!
I went on some beautiful hikes with Karen and she also taught me fun new… read more
Some of the jobs Emma helped us with were cleaning up around our yard, put up privacy fencing and deep cleaning paint from… read more
The tasks Julia and Luis did for us included; building a concrete block retaining wall for a garden, putting up a fence, removing rocks from soil so we could plant grass and… read more
We stayed in their big fifth wheeler/RV which was a perfect home.
Rick and Karen are so kind and helpful with anything. It was nice to have their local experience for beautiful hikes and things to do! We also had great nights with… read more
