Looking for someone who loves fun and adventure to help out our family in Vancouver, Canada

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2019

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We are a family of five, Ashley and Jarrett and our two children, Venture (a 5 year old boy) and Sailor (a 4 year old girl) and Wilder (2 year old boy) . We live in a beautiful house across the street from the beach in the Kitsilano Beach area of Vancouver, BC. Jarrett is a University Professor and Ashley stays at home with the kids. We love the outdoors, hiking, skiing, biking, surfing, camping, hanging out at the beach etc. We have four chickens in our yard, a bee hive on the roof and a beautiful vegetable garden. We love to live life, and love to have fun!
Type of help
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are both from the Vancouver area and we both used to work in tourism so we know a lot about the area! We know the city well, we know how to be awesome Canadians. We can play music with you, we can welcome you into ours lives and show you how a stereotypical Vancouver family lives life. If you love having fun and adventures, then come along! We look forward to meeting you!
Help
We are looking for a female (sorry guys) who is up to having fun with our family, and joining us on some summer fun family vacations! We need someone to help out with the kids during the week for a few hours and evening babysitting sometimes, and helping out with dinner once in awhile and light housework!

We require a minimum 4 month stay.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom with a window and a closet for your belongings. You will be on the main floor of the house and have access to a bathroom on the main floor next to your room where you can store your toiletries. The shower is located in an upstairs bathroom which the rest of the family uses. We have three beautiful decks to relax in the sun and do yoga, a great garden and we live on the beach!!!!
What else ...
We live on the beach. We are a 5 minute bus ride to downtown Vancouver and the bus stops 50 meters from our house. We can show you the sights, you can borrow our bikes, you are welcome to join us as we do fun things, come and have an adventure with us!!!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Our rooftop patio where you can watch the sunset, enjoy yoga, morning coffee, or soak in the sun. We often love to host some summer evening concerts up there too!

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Our Daughter loves catching rays at the pool!

Feedback left by and about host (6)

13/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)

i dont think there are enough words to describe the greatness of Jenny!!! From the first day she walked into our house she felt like family! She is so friendly, warm and funny! We had so much fun living together and the kids fell in love with her instantly. We would take her back in a heartbeat!!

(Excellent )

19/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host

If you have the opportunity to stay with this family, do it! From the moment we met they welcomed me in as one of their own. I spent 3 months with them over the summer and intend on returning next year after I spend a winter season in Banff. They are all very musical, love to sing and lead a very active social life through their church. All 3 kids… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host

I planned to be with them for 4 months and ended been 5. They helped me with my English and made me feel one more member of the family. They live right next to the ocean, in Kitsilano, one of the best locations in Vancouver. Only 30 min by bus from downtown. From Kitsilano beach you also can see the mountains and the city.
Sailor and Venture go to… read more

(Excellent )

23/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gabriella) for host

I stayed with this family for three months and loved it! Jarrett and Ash are super cool, friendly, helpful and laid back. They do everything they can to make you happy and comfortable and you become a part of the family. The kids are just the best, so much fun to hang out with, well behaved and sooo cute - I fell in love with them! Also you can… read more

(Excellent )

02/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriella)

We loved Gabriella!! She stayed with our family for about three months, as soon as she arrived we instantly loved her!!! She fit in so easily, and our 2 young children fell in love with her instantly! Gabbi is super easy to talk to, and happy to help out where ever needed. She was seriously such a blessing to our family, we were sad to see her go.… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Iris) for host

I never thought that this experience would become what became. I came to stay with this lovely family for 2 months and in the end I stayed for 9 months! I fell in love with their kids! They are super cute and super easygoing to take care of. I will take them forever with me in my heart! Thank to them I learned more about the Canadian culture, I… read more

(Excellent )

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