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Help a small family with childminding and daily life in Victoria, BC, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a young military family with 3 kids under 7 and 2 small dogs. We love the outdoors and spend most weekends camping and exploring the island and finding abandoned places. We live in a military community, close to many walking trails and the ocean. We are looking for someone who enjoys children, and dogs. We have a small YouTube channel about of our adventures

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    How a typical Canadian family lives in a small town. We are located in Colwood 10 minute walk from a beautiful beach with many different trails, hatley castle, fort rodd hill and more. Easy to commute to and from the city by bus. Recreation centre with gym and pool in walking distance.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for help around the house with little tasks inside and outside, general help around the house such as cooking, cleaning, childcare, dog walking, helping my kids learn French, organizing, small garden work

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    My children are in French immersion, and I don’t speak any so we would like some help learning

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private bedroom on the top floor with a double bed, closet and desk. Shared bathroom, kitchen and laundry.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Victoria has so many things to see if you don’t mind a short bus ride. In Colwood there is a beautiful lagoon, Hatley Castle, Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse. Many other places to see in neighbouring towns. Shuttle busses will take you anywhere on the island.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have unlimited free wifi available

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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