Help our family in the city of Portand, Oregon

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  Description

  My family is new to Portland. We live in NW district with shops, the river, and downtown within walking distance. We've hosted lots of travelers in the past and love welcome people into our home. We're looking for someone that can help with cleaning while we get settled in. My two sons are mature teenagers. One is 13, a bit shy, and loves to share his hobbies of cooking, building projects, playing music with others. My other son is 16 and mostly keeps to himself, but when he does get into conversations, he like deep-thinking philosophical talks. I'm a person of many interests (such as traveling, painting, playing music, and science) that loves to go to the coast or the mountains on weekends and has experience hosting many travelers and traveling myself.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Animal Care
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are providing an opportunity to near the center of the city of Portland, OR. Our neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown, Forest Park, and the river. You can easily travel everywhere in Portland by walking or by bus. We also love to share meals and conversation, and trips to areas outside of Portland for hiking and exploring.

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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

  I am looking for someone primarily to help my 13 year son for about an hour in the morning before school to make sure he is up an out of the house to catch his bus. Since I can not be there, it would just be nice to have someone to have breakfast with him in the morning before he leaves. Also, we need help with buying groceries, routine cleaning of the kitchen and bathrooms, and cooking dinner. My son loves to cook, so preparing dinner would usually be a group activity. Only asking for 3 hours a day (plus a weekly shopping trip), 5 days a week. You are welcome to eat with us any meals that you help cook for everyone. Feel free to ask me for more details.
  
  Additionally (optional) we have a bearded dragon that gets feed twice a day and occasionally needs a bath. If you are interested in animal care, let me know.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  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

  At the moment, I have two living rooms (one semi-private) and floor bedding or couch available. You are welcome to use all pots, pans, and kitchen supplies.

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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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  Hours expected

  3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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