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We are a family of 3, myself, my 11 year old daughter and my partner. I am a working mom and would love to invite someone to my home to help organize us and be a companion for my daughter. I would need help mostly with nanny duties that would involve playing my daughter in the evenings and doing homework with her. This could involve taking her to the park, playing games, doing nightime routing, homework and once in a while an overnight. Some easy cleaning involved. Also for around 10 days my partner and I will go on vacation so you will take care of her by yourself (with help from my family who live nearby) but she is in activities most days until evening. Driving license needed as you will have my car during that time.
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. Our home is also a 5 minute walk from the bus stop. 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. As a young person I've lived in Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Israel, Mexico, Cuba, Taiwan and China and travelled to many more. You will fee very comfortable living with us. I also love to cook, so you will be eating well!
Our current workaway has found a job during the day, helping another mother look after her kids, while my daughter is at school. She's able to get 15-20 hours a week from that job and is paid around $20/hour. So part-time work is definitely an option if you are looking for that!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Culture
Pets
Movies & TV
Self development
Languages
Cooking & food
Winter sports
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
Nature
Mountain
Cycling
Beach
Adventure sports
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
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Help
Help needed will range from:
Cleaning and organizing house (more like tidying up) no big cleans
Playing with/babysitting 11 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
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
German: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis 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!
Accommodation
You’ll have your own bedroom. Includes a single bed with linens and blankets & a closet.
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 1 adorable cat.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Lucy Goosey (4 years)
Cute white and beige cat that loves to be cuddled.
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