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Live close to the ski mountain and help with childcare, and around the house in beautiful Comox Valley, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hey! My name is Katie and I live in the Comox Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. I recently moved here with my son and we are getting settled. We live very close to a ski mountain which is so fun in the winter, offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.
    I am needing help with my 5 year old son. Mainly, it would be helping with him, taking him to local parks, baking, crafting, keeping him away from screens and trouble! Also I need some help with meal prep, cooking, laundry and dish washing. Its mainly light housekeeping around our home. If you love children, have experience working with them, are active and can keep up with a super busy 5 year old, this might be a perfect spot for you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live surrounded by nature and love getting out to enjoy. Hikes, bike rides, ski mountain, are all around us and Vancouver
    Island is known for being an outdoor
    recreation haven. We would love to share
    this with you. A big part of Canadian culture is exploding the outdoors and when you stay with us, we will introduce you to many outdoor recreation experiences. We would love to teach you about our home and want to hear about where you are from also and what activities and cultural events you participate in. We will be going up to the ski hill most every week this winter and would love to have you join us so you can experience a Canadian winter! Abd we look forward to helping you practice so taking English and learning about your language.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Childcare, housekeeping, meal planning, cooking. I would love to work together to plan meals, would love if you can also grocery shop for me if I am not able to get to the store, prepare some meals ( almost all vegetarian because my son is vegetarian) and clean dishes.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a three bedroom townhouse and you would have your own room , it has a cabin styled bunkbed and it really sweet! It was my son's room but he has been sleeping with me since we moved and so only his clothing are in there. We provide all linens ( cotton) and towels etc. As for food, I will be providing this for you, we usually eat cereal, toast, fruit in the mornings and for lunches sandwiches and soup. Dinners are open to chats for sure! We are mainly vegetarian so a lot of lentils, eggs, peanut butter etc. I can also cook some meat as I do not mind that at all.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are very close to a central bus line
    We are pretty quiet and have quiet hours of 9pm-7:30am.
    We would not be interested in anyone looking for partying etc, non- smoking, non drinking.

  • 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?

    More than two

Host ref number: 587841433189

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The image depicts the front of a two-story house with a white garage door and a white Tesla parked in the driveway, set against a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a cozy children\'s bedroom featuring bunk beds, a window, and a bookshelf, with a vibrant rug adding a pop of color to the room.
The image depicts a cozy room with a round wooden table, white chair, and wicker chair, surrounded by plants, a painting, and a doorway, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a fireplace, a couch, a rug, and a large plant, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a small, white room with a bunk bed, featuring a house-shaped top bunk, and a window adorned with Super Mario stickers on the wall.

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