Come experience the beauty of Salt Spring Island, Canada

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  Description

  Hi there!
  My name is Amanda. I live in a quaint home with a big yard and garden on Salt Spring Island. I'm a new mum to an infant, on my own, and we both need lots of loving support.
  
  I’m seeking a nurturing, loving, kind work away as a nanny to stay for a year if it feels like a good fit. I'll cover your standard room & board and give you a little pocket money on top to sweeten the experience for you.
  
  For this role a female is preferred for safety reasons *
  
  Length of stays:
  1 year (if harmonious for everyone)
  
  Location:
  Salt Spring Island, 5 minutes drive from town, in a forest-like plot of land.
  
  The island itself is built on a Quartz crystal rich rock bed, with beautiful West Coast views of the ocean lined with deciduous trees. Enjoy kayaking, boating, or canoeing on the sea, or check out the various great trails for hiking. There are also several lakes for freshwater swimming and fun.
  
  The island is inhabited by a great mix of people from artists, hippies, farmers, entrepreneurs, and outdoors folk.
  Salt Spring is the most developed Gulf Island, having most of the things we enjoy from restaurants to health food stores, a Hospital, schools, and even a small airplane service direct to downtown Vancouver. But it also retains the peace and charm of a small town. A best of both worlds in many ways.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  As described, Salt Spring is a pretty special place, one which it's nearly impossible to find accommodation to stay. So this is a big plus for those who want to experience its magic.
  There's so much in the way of wellness events here from ecstatic dance every Thursday, to breathwork, to yoga, singing workshops, dance and more. If you're into or open to New Age or wellness things, there's so much here for you to enjoy.
  
  I speak fluent English of course, and a bit of Spanish, and Swedish. My mother also lives on the island and she is Swedish, and will be visiting often so she's another cultural addition to the mix. I teach Breathwork, and run online education programs from home, so I can also offer a wealth of information on many personal development topics if you are interested.
  
  If you're into the outdoors, there are lots of sports you can do here. Lots of wildlife to see ( I see deer all the time!). Hummingbirds visit the property, birds sing in the trees, and the garden is lush and full of life on the property. If you're by the ocean, you'll often catch a sighting of seals bobbing around not too far from shore.

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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

  Desired Help/Jobs:
  
  I'd appreciate help with taking care of my daughter who is 8 months old, as well as general house upkeep (laundry, cooking, dishes, etc.).
  
  *As a heads up, we are a carnivore household. We eat all the things here. If you don't want to eat certain things that's no problem, but please be open minded about how others eat. Meals are to be prepared family style, so if you have specialty items to buy to support your diet you will need to purchase those and cook them separately.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Swedish: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  You will have your own room. There's space to hang your clothes, a dresser, a bed, bedside table etc.

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  What else ...

  Days off you can hop on a plane or ferry ride to the mainland for a city jaunt if desired. You can also island hop and check out the several surrounding islands, including the big island (Vancouver Island), where you can go surfing.
  
  On Salt Spring (in addition to sports) you can check out the many local events, jam nights, Saturday Farmer's Market, Wineries, Cider Houses, Lavender Fields, Farms, go taste fresh locally made cheeses, and go on art gallery tours.

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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

  There will be Wifi in the main house, so you're welcome to work in the livingroom or dinning room during your free time.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Maybe

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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