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Help care for our kids in the summer and assist with cleaning on private island in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of 4, with two boys, aged 4 and 6. We will be spending the summer at our beautiful cottage on a private island in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. The cottage is on 6 acres of forest. The island is directly across from a Provincial Park.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will experience the unique ecosystem of the Georgian Bay. Travellers will enjoy the rich wildlife in the area (beavers, otters, moose, waterfowl) and activities like swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking and camping.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a person to spend July, August and September with us to help take care of our boys and assist with cleaning the cottage. We are looking for someone who is creative and can plan nature-focused activities for our boys. The ideal candidate loves the outdoors and swimming.

    Salary for this role is $25 Canadian/hour, which includes room and board.

    We would also welcome a couple who would share the childcare. In addition to childcare, we have have some additional work for someone willing to help with forest maintenance, landscaping, and general upkeep of the cottage.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a lovely private cabin, separate from the main cottage, that you would stay in.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 985942674419

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