House sitting help and animal care in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA

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  Description

  Aloha! We are Matt and Noelle with 6 kids under 13 down to six months old!
  Matt grew up in the Philippines so felt at home when he moved to big island. Noelle was born and raised on Kauai, got her degree in California and travelled abroad, living in Italy 6 months, new Zealand 6 months and other places) before moving to the big island.
  
  We are a homeschooling family. Our kiddos are super sweet and just wonderful (no bias!) We love living as creatures in God's beautiful jungle here in Puna on the big island. We enjoy music, singing, community, cooking and baking, natural health, Lego creations, reading good living literature, ocean play, working outside and meeting new people- to name a few!
  
  We are looking for mature, excellent house sitters who are exceptionally clean with attention to detail . Love animals, strong arms to walk big dogs.
  
  We have a lab and a Belgian malinois, one outdoor cat and a parakeet.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  In 2025 we are looking for self directed, independent volunteers who are happy to spend time alone or come with a friend.
  
  Our vehicle may be an option to use as well. Would probably have to set up your own insurance.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  We are looking for one or two people to house/pet sit July 24th to September 13th.
  This will be a paid position. We pay $14 an hour. Arriving a few days before we leave would be ideal.
  House help, maintain our garden beds, animal care, dog walking, various household tasks, deep cleaning and open to what your unique skills are.
  
  Some food will be in the kitchen for you, but you will be responsible for your own food.
  
  Work will be approximately 10 hours a week, with flexibile scheduling and paid $14/hour

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  This is rural off the beaten path Hawaii, NOT touristy, no night life, not beaches everywhere or resorts with drinks on the sand. This is a special kind of wild West place in the lush green lava rock ground jungle. Streets are often dirt roads in neighborhoods, no street lights, perfect for star gazing! Coqui frogs sing every. Night and lovely "bird-like" song. Puna area is a special place. Fast growing as it has much land availability for purchase and many want to live a more sustainable life! If you are looking to slow down and have time to listen to birds (or frogs) sing, drink herbal tea and journal, work on personal hobbies and do some exploring on the weekends, this would be a place to consider.

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  What else ...

  Some places of interest near us. Kahena black sand beach (by car 15 min, free bus 1 hour), 20 min drive to the newest lava beach on Earth (!!!!) and geothermal hot ponds for swimming.
  Pahoa Village is our town. The old village has a health food store, kava kombucha bar, bakery, Thai, Hawaiian fusion, pizza and some shops. It is not a touristy place, but there are many travelers working on farms
  Hilo is 30min drive (one hour bus ride) and has local farmers market, lots of cute shops, restaurants near the bus stop downtown along the ocean). In Hilo there are many water entry places like Richardsons beach, carl-smith beach, Honolii (surf spot). Hilo also has waterfalls (drive only), botanical gardens (drive). And beautiful parks to walk in. Kona 2 hours by car or 3.5 hours by bus. Some have caught the bus to Kona on the weekends and stayed at a hostel while visiting the downtown Kona touristy spots along Ali'i drive. Volcano town, where the national park is, is 1 hour.by car (and longer by bus!) .
  
  There is a bus that picks up close and goes around island, but does not come frequently and requires walking to places of interest. There are so many things to see! Volcano national park, Kona beach camping, Mauna kea, old time cowboy country of waimea, South point, green sand beach, manta ray snorkel experience, waterfalls. You will need to rent a car to get to most of these places. Most people take the bus into Hilo or down to kahena Beach during the week and rent a car on the weekends. Check out the hele on bus schedule

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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