Help with childminding in an off grid in a community in Raglan, New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi there, My name is Maeve and I'm a single mum. My boy is 10 years old. He's active and enjoys surfing, biking and skating, to name a few things. I have had a chronic illness for a few years and I am needing support.

    I would love someone really reliable, easy to get on with, who enjoys similar activities as my son, and who has their own transport to drop him off and pick him up from his adventures. We live in a tiny house community which is a 10 minute drive into Raglan town.

    We are on the inlet and there is access to the water where you can swim at high tide. We have a view across to the mountain, over town and out to the ocean / the bar. It is a very beautiful location. Anyone interested would need to be a dog lover as we have a few dogs on the land and we take care of them regularly. We also have a cat. Our little section also has a food garden which is in need of t.l.c... and there are plenty of other little maintenance jobs which I need help with.

    There are a few building projects underway, if anyone happens to be handy enough to get involved. We are Irish and our neighbours are Italian, English and Kiwi, so there's a nice cultural diversity on the land. I work as an energy healer, and I do need some privacy and respect of the healing space. If you are interested in partying late, drinking a lot / smoking; this isn't the place for you. We are a relaxed / fun loving family, and we are interested in a clean & healthy lifestyle.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Off grid living experience. Opportunity to develop / maintain a food garden. There are lots of local activities / community projects / opportunities in Raglan, and there are beautiful surf breaks!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for someone reliable, trustworthy and active who has their own transport, can drop off and pick up my son, and surf / skate / bike with him. Building skills would be a great help... some gardening knowledge would be great. We live off grid in a community environment, so it would be ideal if you appreciate / enjoy that style of living.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Rustic / off grid cabin with own outdoor kitchenette to prepare own meals. Shared toilet / shower facilities on adjoining deck.

  • 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

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 655748794566

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