Help me with my toddler and enjoy a fun outdoorsy life in Auckland, New Zealand

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  Description

  Hi everyone!
  
  I'm Sam, a sole parent of an incredibly awesome little human. He's 4.5 years old, loves being outside, running, climbing, being silly, laughing. He speaks English and German.
  
  I work in cyber security 5 days a week for a consultancy firm. I am well traveled myself and enjoy anything nature related, love hiking, archery, biking, running, yoga and rock climbing to name a few! :) I'm a fairly healthy eater, and an active person who is usually out and about on the weekends!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Learn about kiwi culture, New Zealand's nature, improve your English and explore Auckland. I'm well-travelled and can give you advice on travelling NZ, Australia, USA and Europe.
  
  Gain experience in:
  - early childhood education/ outdoor classroom
  - play-based learning and child care
  
  If you want to deepen your experience I'm happy to share the basics of:
  - Multi-day hiking and camping in New Zealand
  - Advanced bush survival and living
  - Learn archery or rock climbing
  - Outdoorsy things to do in New Zealand
  - Cyber security and how to catch and defend against cyber criminals haha
  - Headspace and mindfulness

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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

  IDEAL HELPER
  
  Mature (22+ years), independent, honest, reliable, organizational and communication skills, outdoorsy, easy-going. Loving and gentle with children.
  
  DESCRIPTION
  
  Your main responsibility is to help with my son and around the house for about 2-3 days a week. I only have my son 2-3 days a week at the moment, as he lives the other days of the week with his mum.
  
  I work in the city five days a week, although due to coronavirus, I might be working a 2-3 days a week from home as well temporarily depending on lockdowns!
  
  Your primary task would be to take care of Keanu in the mornings and the evenings for when he is at home for 2-3 days a week. He would go to Kindergarten during the day. At home, it would be great if you can please assist with basic household duties such as cleaning etc.
  
  Workaway says 4-5 hours a day but we found it worked better to have bulk days with more hours and then a few complete days off. We will go through the weekly plan together to fit in your needs/ times off with my schedule.
  
  Here's the current rough schedule (subject to change, not set in stone), to give you an idea. You'll have 2-4 days off.
  
  Monday: off
  Tuesday: off or 1-2 hours
  Wednesday: 4-6 hours
  Thursday: off or 1-2 hours
  Friday: off
  Saturday and Sunday: 4-6 hours every other weekend
  
  IMPORTANT
  1-2 months commitment (first week trial). Option to extend for the right person!
  I speak English at home with my son and you can also improve your English skills living here.
  No smokers please.
  It would also be great to get a rough idea about your plans during your stay here. :)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Bright sunny house in Chatswood, Auckland. 15 minute drive to the city but in a quiet and green area. Car parking available.
  
  Room with single bed, desk and armchair. Towels/ bedding provided. Bathroom shared. Basic food included, snacks/special requirements are "buy your own". Would be awesome if we could take turns cooking dinner (if you are home for the evening).
  
  Within walking distance:
  - bush walks at Eskdale Reserve
  - really nice libraries
  - shopping malls, supermarket
  - gym, indoor rock climbing wall and swimming pool
  - bus to city centre 10-15 minutes
  
  We have a big garden with native birds and trees. Beautiful beaches and Regional Parks (Long Bay, Piha, Wenderholm, Tawharanui etc) within 1 hour drive

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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

  I have a fast and unlimited fibre internet connection

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, around 2-3 days a week

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