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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
21 Apr 2024
Reply rate
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Description
To support young adults with autism to live independent lives with real friendship. Wonderful opportunity ! Most of our volunteers stay three to six months.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
1) Learn about living in the tropical climate of Hawaii through landscaping, gardening, home care and fruit tree planting
2) Working supporting four young adults with autism to live independently. Sharing life this way can be a challenge; a challenge which has the potential to help you grow in ways you never imagined.
3) Surf the North Shore of Maui as we are close to world class surf destinations.
Help
Stay in a lifesharing property that supports three male adults and one female adult with autism on the North Shore of Maui. International travelers are welcome.
Work supporting adults with autism with cooking, cleaning, companionship, yard work, gardening and property maintenance. Experience helping or living with autistic individuals preferred. Most help will either be first thing in the morning getting everyone ready for the day, in the evening with dinner and getting ready for bed and weekends to farmers market on Saturday and Church on Sunday. A volunteer more interested in gardening, landscaping and home projects can also do more work on the property during the day.
Immediate opportunities available. Must be comfortable with adults with autism and be able to pass a background check. Can be male or female. Most volunteers stay for three to six months.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private bedroom in a large home. Shared bathroom, shared kitchen. Internet available.
We will provide plenty of food in the home for volunteers to cook. When working with the residents meals will be made together. Volunteers are welcome to put together a shopping list and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.
What else ...
10 minute drive to world famous beaches, waterfalls and suf destinations on Maui. Walking distance to restaurants, grocery store, post office, hardware store. Walking distance to bus stop to travel anywhere on Maui.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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