The image shows a woman wearing a visor and scarf, standing on a beach with a kayak in the background, posing for a selfie.
The image depicts a serene scene of a woman and a man posing for a selfie in front of a lush forest, with the man\'s arm around the woman\'s shoulder.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together in a wooded area, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both with their arms around each other\'s shoulders.
The image depicts a man cradling a large, fluffy brown tabby cat in his arms, with a serene wooded area serving as the background.
The image depicts a woman standing on the water\'s edge, with her arms outstretched, wearing a white dress with blue accents, set against a cruise ship and cartoon sea creatures.
The image depicts a serene rocky shoreline with a small white boat floating in the calm, clear water, set against a backdrop of distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene dirt path winding through a lush forest, flanked by vibrant greenery and wildflowers, with towering trees in the background.
The image depicts a serene dirt path winding through a lush forest, flanked by trees and dense foliage, with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy above.
The image depicts a bathroom window with a view of trees and bushes, featuring a tiled countertop with various bottles of toiletries and a razor.
The image depicts a bathroom with a blue sink, toilet, shower curtain, and mirror, featuring a poster of the Grand Canyon on the wall.
The image depicts a serene forest scene with tall trees and lush greenery, set against a backdrop of a vibrant orange sunset peeking through the foliage.
The image depicts a cozy room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a bed, couches, and artwork, surrounded by windows and a serene outdoor view.
The image depicts a small, one-story house nestled among trees and bushes, with a brown exterior and a chimney, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a small wooden shed with a glass door, situated in a wooded area, featuring a red table and a blue car parked inside.
The image depicts a cozy room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a bed, couch, and artwork, with a window and natural light adding to the warm ambiance.

Help me with some home projects in North Saanich, BC, Canada

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    Description

    I'm a German marine activist and have swam huge open ocean costal routes since 2007, completing 8,765 kilometers in long haul swims for Marine Protected Areas in various parts of the world.
    When I'm back in Canada which is usually from the end of March until the end of October, I dedicate myself to my lovely wilderness property as well as planning swims for the following season.

    There are many things that I can no longer do because of health issues since I am 68 years old.
    I no longer dare to climb on my own roof because of imbalance issues, so what I'm looking for in a Workawayer is a helper, doing things I am not able to do anymore, in particular outside maintenance jobs like: power washing, deck repainting, weed whacking paths through the forest, cleaning skylights, window washing, etc.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    Pets
    LGBTQ
    Culture
    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Events & social
    Charity work
    Performing arts
    Languages
    History
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Writing
    Photography
    Animals
    Winter sports
    Outdoor activities
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Beach
    Water sports
    Adventure sports
    Nature
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I'm happy to show you around Victoria and Vancouver Island, possibly volunteer for the Folk Music Festival or other events, and cook all our meals together. Organic and vegetarian only!

  • Help

    Help

    I mostly need a hand with outside maintenance jobs like: power washing, deck repainting, weed whacking paths through the forest, cleaning skylights, window washing, etc.
    Once all of this is done, I would like help with decluttering my home!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak 6 languages, and would like to learn no. 7!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I offer an individual log cabin surrounded by wilderness mature forest with a Queen size bed, 3 couches, a table and 2 chairs. Lots of place to relax and access to bathroom and other facilities in the main house which is 20 meters away.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The nearest beach is 10 min walk on a beautiful trail behind the house. I have 2 bicycles available and with a little TLC they can take you as far as you'd like to go!
    The nearest town is Sidney and you can get there by bicycle in approximately 20 min. My community is called Deep Cove and it's 6 km away from Sidney

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Wi-Fi is ok, not perfect. Peace and quiet guaranteed! I turn the modem off every night at 10 pm. Comes back on at 8 am the next day

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Silvan

    I rescued my lovely kitty cat in 2019 and he has been with me ever since. Everybody loves this cat and he loves everybody, especially my workaways! I hope I can add photos here of him, but in my main profile, there is a photo of a work away er holding him in his arms. He loves being picked up.

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