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4 Apr 2022
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Description
We are looking for a trustworthy and fun male who enjoys sports, the outdoors, and being with children. We live in the quaint city of Duncan on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia. We are surrounded by beautiful nature and have mountains, oceans, rivers, and lakes all around us. The Cowichan Valley means "warmland" and it has a wonderful temperate climate all year round.
You are guaranteed to savor delicious meals while staying with us. We like cooking but are happy if you can prepare some of your ethnic dishes. Suppertime is always the highlight of the day as we take time to sit down to good healthy food and share conversations and stories about our day.
We are non-smokers, triple vaccinated and have no pets. We have a nine year old son who loves the outdoors, lego, soccer, swimming, badminton and helping to cook meals.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
If English isn't your native language, this would be an excellent opportunity to improve your language skills as you completely immerse yourself in our warm and comfortable environment. Vancouver Island is a beautiful oasis for you to discover with it's temperate weather perfect for hiking, golfing, or mountain biking throughout the year.
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Help
We would like to host a family-oriented male to help out with our daily family routine. We have a 9-year-old boy who you will spend your time with playing sports and doing outdoor activities after school and on the weekends. Other help needed can vary from working in the garden, preparing some meals, and light household chores. Being an experienced driver is essential as on some occasions you will be asked to drive to various locations, kids activities, and school drop off and pick up.
We would like to host a reliable, responsible, athletic male who is health-conscious (non-smoker, vaccinated and cautious about COVID-19) and skilled with children.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own private bedroom and share the guest bathroom. We live in a larger spacious house set on a half-acre with a pool and hot tub for you to enjoy.
What else ...
You will have Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. There is public transportation in the Cowichan Valley and buses to Victoria for you to enjoy shopping and sightseeing there.
There are many beautiful and interesting sights to see on the island--Parksville's beaches; Maple Bay's marinas, sailing, kayaking and swimming; Cowichan Bay Estuary, Mt Tzouhalem's mountain biking and hiking trails. The Cowichan Valley and all of Vancouver Island is an outdoor enthusiasts dream.
We also have a bicycle for you to ride.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week