Join our family in beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

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  Description

  We are a family of 5, me, my husband and 3 kids (12 year old girl, 10 year old boy and 5 year old boy). We are an ordinary working family and looking for someone who can keep kids' company and keep things in order 4 days/week while parents work during long breaks (Spring and Summer).
  
  You will have a private bedroom, shared bathroom and kitchen (if you want to cook).
  
  We have a 3.8 acre hobby farm in beautiful Cowichan Valley, specifically in Cobble Hill which is about 50 min drive to Victoria, 15 min drive to Duncan.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  This family has Canadian and Japanese heritage. First language at home is English but children understand Japanese really well.
  it is our hope that you will enjoy our multi-cultural way of living through sharing meals and spending time together. We are also interested in hearing about your experiences from other countries/cultures too!

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need a help looking after children 4 days/week during Spring and Summer breaks while parents work.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Japanese: Intermediate

  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

  You will have a private bedroom with a double bed and a semi-private bathroom. You will need to share the bathroom when we have house guests. Though you will be included in family meals, kitchen is available if you feel like cooking your own meal once in a while.
  Breakfast- we usually help ourselves with whatever is available in fridge and pantry.
  Lunch- we usually eat leftover dinner from the previous night.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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