Share new experiences and tell old stories in Qualicum Beach, Canada

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  Description

  I a working middle aged woman who needs help around the property and gardens. I love to meet new people and share travelling stories. I am interested in this program to open my mind to other cultures and local ideas for sustainable gardening at an affordable price. I have scoliosis and three herniated discs so I need help to set up and maintain my property and would appreciate help around the house.
  Vancouver Island is a wonderful hub of outdoor activity, hiking, beaches, surfing, bicycling, camping and even skiiing on Mount Washington are all available with in two hours of me since I am centrally located. So much to see and do, even in our rainy warm winters it is lush and green here.
  I run businesses with my grown son, and we take care of this property together. We have a large house that we run the businesses out of. There is a motorhome for private accommodations or a bedroom whichever you prefer.
  We would like to build a greenhouse, create some gardens and chop wood. We need help clearing a small portion of the backyard. We would also like some general help of cutting grass and landscaping. The land is already completely organic. We would like help gathering herbs and packaging them and help with the chicken coop. Thank you

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Water sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I was born in Canada, in Ontario but my family is from another country. I speak a little bit of Dutch from what I can remember. I have travelled to Australia, Sweden, Holland, Mexico, USA, and most of Canada. There are many more places I’d like to visit!
  I can help guide you for local attractions, and most outdoor activities.
  There is no public transportation here where I live so I am willing to drive you to town for shopping and things you need.
  I love to learn about new cultures and would love for you to cook your authentic traditional dishes for us to try.

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  Help

  I would like help with housework, raking, cutting grass, splitting wood, organizing and clean up, painting and various other tasks since I can’t lift anything over 15 pounds. I am usually here to guide you with tasks. You’ll be mostly doing the tasks on your own without supervision.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Beginner

  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

  Clean sheets, blankets, pillows and towels will be provided. I will provide meals, to be shared with us at the dinner table. Self contained motorhome which stays on the propoerty or an RV. There is parking for van lifers.
  
  I will provide healthy meals three times per day.

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  What else ...

  There is no public transportation available here. You can call a taxi. There is no uber. I am willing to drive you into town and pick you up as long as the times are prearranged and of mutual convenience and within reason. There is grocery and staples that you can have delivered here.
  I will provide two meals per day to be shared at the dinner table with us.
  House rules are reasonable. We wake up very early every morning and are in bed pretty early most nights. We don’t want to be disturbed during sleeping hours. There is no smoking of any kind allowed in the house or vehicles. Having a few drinks is fine but partying is not allowed. Too much drinking that affects our household will not be tolerated. Drunken behaviour will not be tolerated. Absolutely no drugs and that includes mushrooms, edibles.
  Please contact me through the site to ask any questions or clarify anything.

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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

  Smoking is allowed outdoors only. No parties.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Large safe place to park a camper or van and are very welcome. Self contained.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Friendly dogs. I have a dog who is extremely friendly with people but can sometimes be cranky with other dogs. He is getting old. The yard is large and fenced in. Please take your dog to the park for daily walks.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Boo

  Bear

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