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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
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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
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: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I speak 6 languages, and would like to learn no. 7!
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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I was able to use one of her bikes… read more
thank you so much for hosting me the last ten days in your beautiful home in the woods! It was a funny time, especially our daily cooking sessions with great (almost) vegetarian delicious meals and our great trips to different lakes, where we went swimming and relaxing. I will miss your company and the free time in the hammock and in… read more
My household is without coffee because I cant drink it - and she was happy to accept coffee from whatever shop we got it from.
She… read more
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I was able to use one of her bikes… read more
thank you so much for hosting me the last ten days in your beautiful home in the woods! It was a funny time, especially our daily cooking sessions with great (almost) vegetarian delicious meals and our great trips to different lakes, where we went swimming and relaxing. I will miss your company and the free time in the hammock and in… read more
My household is without coffee because I cant drink it - and she was happy to accept coffee from whatever shop we got it from.
She… read more
