Join our maritime family and help with small renovation projects and babysitting in Saint John, Canada

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  Description

  We are a Catholic family of 4 that has recently moved to New Brunswick. My husband and I are our in our mid 30s. We have no family here and are looking for help around the house as we settle. We purchased a former Jehovah's Witness hall and have had terrible and slow luck with contractors. We are working on some of it ourselves while simultaneously trying to run a Wellness clinic. However, we're not looking for help with the business at this time.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Saint John is a beautiful city. Here you can learn about life in the Maritimes.

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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

  We welcome help with cleaning, renovating, and potentially looking after the kids. We understand this is quite the variety of tasks and appreciate a can-do attitude!
  
  Renovating can include painting, carpentry, flooring, etc. However, if you are only comfortable with other tasks like cleaning, organizing, etc message us anyway!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I'm interested in improving my French proficiency.
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  Accommodation

  We have a spare room and office. There will be a bed, desk, and internet. We also host international students so we have a lively place.

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  What else ...

  We live in Saint John, New Brunswick which is Canada's oldest city. It is located by the Bay of Fundy which experiences the largest tidal changes in the world. We are a 7 minute walk from Rockwood park, once of the largest municipal parks in Canada. Saint John is a beautiful place to be and enjoy nature.
  
  We live about a 45 minute walk away from the city centre which has beautiful old buildings. We are a 4 minute walk from the bus stop so it is easy to get around.
  
  There is plenty of great hiking in Saint John.

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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

  You'll be in a private room so you can work as you like.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a large parking lot as this building was formerly a Jehovah's Witnesses hall. We also host campers through other programs. However, we don't have hookups or dump capabilities.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Pets are permitted for those staying in a camper. No pets permitted in the house.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week