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Community home in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are the Cooks! Dustin (On-set Dresser in the film industry) (42) & Judy - Naturopathic Physician (41) - we've been married for 18 years and currently have two sons 4 & 2. Our favourite activities are tennis, squash, the occasional run, board games & drinks with friends. We host game nights every couple of months and enjoy meeting new people!

    We have travelled to 29 countries and counting and love when people come into our home. The sense of community drives us - we are really relaxed individuals. We are really fun loving people that are quite flexible with responsibility.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Beach
    Cycling
    Hiking
    Nature
    Mountain
    Team sports
    Winter sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Movies & TV
    Events & social
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Architecture
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are really flexible with the time you spend to work - if you want to stack the days and take a 3-4 day trip we're good with that. If you're here for the experience lets not bog you down with the other things. ha. Come with a list of things you want to do and we'll try and accommodate how we can make that happen for you! My wife Judy grew up in South Africa and speaks Afrikanns so if you're looking for a multi language experience, we've got that covered.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for help with cooking vegetarian meals and babysitting.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We will provide full room and board. We are looking for preferably a girl but will consider a guy) You will stay in a fully furnished room with a queen size bed, all linens including towel, sheets, comforter and pillows. You'll have a dresser, night stand and closet. We are located in Red Deer.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are in one of the most beautiful cities in the world so the vastness of activities is endless. Lakes, ocean, mountains and wilderness. You can go kayaking, water skiing, boating, skiing or hiking. Great walking & bike trails! Great array of restaurants and culture within the city limits - Granville Island, festivals and cultural experiences.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 537118429379

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