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21 Mar 2024
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Description
I work for the Federal Government - the Department of Foreign Affairs. My family has lived abroad in India, Brazil and Belgium.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Advantages to living with my family is we are a bilingual ( French and English).
You will have the opportunity of doing what you want mostly: take a class; learn a language; work; etc.....however when I get deployed then the requirements are a bit more....but this rarely happens.
Projects involving children
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Help
This is for Jan 2024 + as I start my turkish language training then and would live to host a someone fluent to practice.
I could also need help with general chores, cooking and gardening.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I would lilke to learn Turkish as we are moving to Turkey
Accommodation
Private room and access to entire house
I have a semi-detached 3 bedroom house.
top floor is: 2 kids rooms, master bedroom and a full bathroom
main level is: living room, kitchen with eating area, laundry room that is also a half bathroom
Basement is a finished and I could easily close off one section to make it a room with a closet. No bathroom though there...you would share the 2 others with the three of us.
What else ...
We are located on the Quebec side (Gatineau - Hull sector) of the National Capital Region. Our house is on a bus route. We are 10 minutes from Ottawa. Next to the Gatineau Park popular for outdoor sporting activities
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 1-2 hours a day, 5 days a week...but more if I am on deployment
