Join our family in Waipu, New Zealand

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  Description

  ******We are seeking a Workaway individual or a couple of friends to join our family from January 16th for one or two weeks.
  
  The primary responsibilities will include gardening, weed clearing, staining a retaining wall, painting, sanding furniture, and painting an interior room. Due to the presence of an au-pair, there won't be any childcare but the kids may convince you into soccer or board games. We are conveniently located near a surf beach in Waipu, just a 15-minute drive away, and approximately two hours north of Auckland. In exchange for 5 hours of work per day, we offer food and accommodation. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. Females preferred. Must have own car*******
  
  We have space for Join our lively, busy, and fun family of four, plus our big, friendly dog! Our boys, aged 5 and 8, keep us on our toes. My husband works overseas for 8 weeks at a time. My Dad (who has Alzheimer's) also lives with us, but it is a separate cabin.
  
  We're situated in rural Waipu, just a 10-minute drive to the small-town center (supermarket, cafes, pharmacy, etc.) and 15 minutes from the surf beach at Waipu Cove. Our home boasts beautiful views out to the sea.
  
  the work consists of looking after the kids, light cooking, and making a sandwich or dinner for my Dad if I'm not there. Walking the dog, doing housework, folding laundry, gardening and in the evenings, a hand with the kids and cleaning up after dinner would be fantastic.
  
  
  During the weekends, I host open homes and need assistance looking after the boys for a few hours on both Saturday and Sunday. You'll have two weekdays off to recharge or go hiking, surfing or whatever you choose.
  
  Your accommodations include a personal room and access to a bathroom that is occasionally used by the kids.
  
  We are not in walking distance to amenities so having your own transport is good but not necessary. We are a 2-hour bus ride from Auckland.
  
  We're excited to welcome someone into our energetic and a little chaotic family!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Elderly Companionship

  Teaching

  Gardening

  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 a rural area but close to a great surf beach, and there are a lot of outdoor activities in the region. We spend summers at the beach and have a beautiful view from our home.

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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 are looking for someone who can help with childcare, house tasks, walking the dog, gardening, and light cooking.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Double bed in own room in the family home. Use of the main bathroom. Kids use our bathroom and shower.

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  What else ...

  Our boys are busy and like to do outdoor hobbies. We are looking for someone who loves the beach, park, walks, likes to play a little bit of football or tag, loves to be busy and is imaginative. We would prefer someone who is tidy and can help with light meals and housework. Must love kids and dogs.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have room for campervans but would be limited to 6 weeks stay.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Only dogs

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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