Join our lovely family home and experience life in Surrey, Canada

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  Description

  EDIT: Looking for someone for now till end of August.
  
  We are a family of 3, myself, my 8 year old daughter and my partner. I am a working mom and would love to invite someone to my home to help organize us. I would need help mostly with cleaning/organizing our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home as well as playing my daughter in the evenings and doing homework with her. This could involve taking her to the park, playing games or once in a while an overnight. We have a lovely home 45 minutes from Vancouver city, 5 minutes from the USA border (Seattle about 2.5 hours) and 5 minutes to 2 beautiful beaches. We love to ski and have a family cabin on a lake in the mountains with swimming pool, hot tub, billiards, hiking, etc. where we sometimes go on weekends, especially in the summer and we would love for you to join us.
  I have spent 20 years living overseas as a student, worker, backpacker and can speak 6 languages. You will fee very comfortable living with us.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We are 5 minutes from 2 beaches, close to Vancouver city, close to the USA for day trips. There is a bus close by that will take you to Vancouver, it’s quite convenient. I have lived all over the world as I travelled for 20 years, so I know how hard is it what you’re going through, the emotional challenges and excitement of being away from your home and experiencing a new culture.
  You will have the opportunity to explore the nature here, there are many Mountains for hiking and skiing, lakes for boating and swimming. It’s a nature-lovers paradise!

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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

  Help needed will range from:
  Cleaning and organizing house
  Playing with/babysitting 8 year old girl
  Raking leaves in yard, mowing the lawn
  Cooking, showing us how to cook meals from your country
  Teaching or practicing your language with my daughter

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
  German: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I LOVE learning languages! I did my PhD in Applied Linguistics, which is essentially second language learning. I picked up these languages through travelling and living in other countries. I was an English teacher in Asia, teaching ESL. I’ve learned these languages just like you will - living and working/studying in the host country. I can really help you to improve your English!
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  Accommodation

  You’ll have your own bedroom. Includes a single bed with linens and blankets, dresser, and desk.

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  What else ...

  We are close to the bus that will take you into our town, to the beach, or into Vancouver city. We have a cabin on a lake in the mountains where we often go to spend the weekend and you are Welcome to join us. We also have 2 adorable cats.

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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

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week