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The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a stone step, leaning on her hands, with her legs crossed, in front of a stone wall and columns.
about 15 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Help with painting projects, gardening and general maintenance in Brentwood Bay, Canada
Hello there! I'm a single mother and own a beautiful big home located in the heart of Brentwood Bay (25 min drive from Victoria BC). I'm organizing a few house renovations which include: painting & gardening mainly. I need help in house for 5 hours ......
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The image depicts a man standing on a balcony overlooking a fjord, with mountains and a cruise ship in the background, set against a bright and sunny day.
The image depicts a man standing on a balcony overlooking a fjord, with mountains and a cruise ship in the background, set against a bright and sunny day.
The image depicts a man standing on a balcony overlooking a fjord, with mountains and a cruise ship in the background, set against a bright and sunny day.

Quebec, Canada

Native speaker welcome to help me improve my English or Spanish near Quebec, Canada
Hi, my name is Steve 52, french canadien. I live in a nice neighborhood about 20 min South of Montréal, Quebec, I like going out with friends, playing soccer and golf, watching movies, hiking, traveling etc. My wife is 52 and we have 2 children 20 ......
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The image depicts a serene snowy scene featuring a house nestled among snow-covered trees, with a snow-covered path leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a serene snowy scene featuring a house nestled among snow-covered trees, with a snow-covered path leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a serene snowy scene featuring a house nestled among snow-covered trees, with a snow-covered path leading to the entrance.

Ontario, Canada

Help to cook nutritious family meals in Whitelake, Canada
Hello! My name is Hayley and I’m excited to share a very unique experience with you! I am looking for a personal chef for my husband and I in exchange to stay at our newly built eco home in the beautiful Ottawa valley. You would have the ENTIRE ......
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The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a natural setting, with the parents standing on either side of their three children.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a natural setting, with the parents standing on either side of their three children.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo in a natural setting, with the parents standing on either side of their three children.

British Columbia, Canada

Help with the kids and their homework and some light housework in Langley, Canada
I’m a mum of 3 boys 6, 10 and 12. I also have 2 foster babies that are 2 and 3. my husband works away a lot! . We are looking for some help I’m the evening and on weekends so we can get a date night :) as well as some light housework. My kids are in ......
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The image depicts a blue house with a white deck and railing, featuring a white door and windows, surrounded by trees and a white SUV parked in the driveway.
The image depicts a blue house with a white deck and railing, featuring a white door and windows, surrounded by trees and a white SUV parked in the driveway.
The image depicts a blue house with a white deck and railing, featuring a white door and windows, surrounded by trees and a white SUV parked in the driveway.
The image depicts a blue house with a white deck and railing, featuring a white door and windows, surrounded by trees and a white SUV parked in the driveway.
The image depicts a blue house with a white deck and railing, featuring a white door and windows, surrounded by trees and a white SUV parked in the driveway.

British Columbia, Canada

Help us with gardening and small DIY projects in Salt Spring Island, Canada
John and I are building our retirement space on Salt Spring Island. We love people, the environment and social justice. John is retired and I work at a local community college. Our children are grown (one is in post secondary, the other three are ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help with childminding and daily life in Kootenay, BC, Canada
We have a property on the Slocan River near Nelson, BC. A magical spot with beautiful hiking trails right off the property, cross country and downhill skiing nearby… it’s an outdoor playground.
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The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene, two-story house nestled among tall trees, with a spacious yard and a wooden fence, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
about 20 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Help at our Fantastic B&B and Beautiful 27 Acre Hobby Farm in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Hi, we are Steve and Emily, and we run a fantastic Bed and Breakfast in Williams Lake, located in the heart of the spectacular Cariboo region of British Columbia. Our scenic 27 acre (11 hectare) property is privately located just 10 minutes from ......
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The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.
The image depicts a woman with glasses and a blue shirt, kneeling beside a goat in a barn, surrounded by sparkles. The woman is smiling.

Quebec, Canada

Learn about fruit, vegetables and animals on a self-sufficient permaculture farm in Roxton Pond, Canada
Good morning! I have lived on a farm surrounded by hay fields and forest near Granby, Quebec (1 hour from Montreal) for 25 years. I have been working since then to make this place more beautiful; this is my paradise. Encourage and help people to ......
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The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
The image depicts a family of four standing on a city sidewalk, with a man, woman, and two children posing together, dressed in winter attire.
about 23 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Help with daily life, babysitting, & photography on Bowen Island, Canada
We are a family of four with two beautiful children between the ages of 6-9 (boy and girl) on Bowen Island. Dad works in the city (in some days), while mom works at home (some days in the city) as a photographer. We also have two grey cats. ......
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The image depicts the rear of a two-story house with a metal roof, wooden shingles, and a deck, surrounded by scaffolding and trees.
The image depicts the rear of a two-story house with a metal roof, wooden shingles, and a deck, surrounded by scaffolding and trees.
The image depicts the rear of a two-story house with a metal roof, wooden shingles, and a deck, surrounded by scaffolding and trees.

Nova Scotia, Canada

Looking for some handy-person help on Cape Breton Island, Canada
Come help on our property by the sea at the top of Cape Breton , Nova Scotia , Canada. 2 houses and 2 out buildings on 40 acres. We hope to set up a pottery studio and a place for visiting artists to stay. We have two houses on 40 acres . This ......
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The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.
The image depicts a charming A-frame house nestled in a wooded area, featuring a blue roof and a spacious porch, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery.

British Columbia, Canada

Organic gardening in the Slocan Valley, West Kootenay, near Nelson, Canada
The property is surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers and there are plenty of wild-crafting opportunities and outdoor adventures to be had, including. biking on the rail-trail, hiking in the mountains, canoeing on the lake and floating down ......
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The image depicts a serene bedroom with a large bed, patterned rug, and sliding glass doors leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water and mountains in the distance.

British Columbia, Canada

Lend a hand at a beautiful lake-view home in Naramata, BC, Canada
We are Anna and Alan Gove, we are very fortunate to live in the spectacular wine region of the Okanagan, in the beautiful Village of Naramata. Our home faces the lake so we have spectacular water, mountain and vineyard views all around, as well as a ......
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The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.
The image depicts a family of four sitting on a log in front of a tree, with the parents wearing hats and the children wrapped in towels.

British Columbia, Canada

Join our family and help us grow food, declutter and build in Winlaw, Canada
We are a family with two kids, two dogs, two cats. We live on the beautiful Slocan river of British Columbia. Surrounded by apples, plums, grapes, currents and some pears. We grow a mid size family garden. We have a lot of projects on the go. There ......
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The image depicts a serene lake scene with a grassy bank in the foreground, a boat on the water, and a mountainous forested landscape in the background under a clear blue sky.

British Columbia, Canada

Help with organic gardening, general house and property maintenance in Victoria, Canada
A late 19-century cottage on beautiful 2 acres on Canadian West coast, close to ocean, trails and forest. Also close to village centre with corner shop, farm stands, community centre and exciting community of farmers and artists. We speak English, ......
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The image depicts a man and woman standing in a sunflower field, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man and woman standing in a sunflower field, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man and woman standing in a sunflower field, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man and woman standing in a sunflower field, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling at the camera.
The image depicts a man and woman standing in a sunflower field, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling at the camera.

British Columbia, Canada

Looking for a house-sitter in Lumby, British Columbia, Canada
My husband and myself go to Mexico for 5 weeks and would like someone to stay here at our house to watch our cat. I have a daughter here in town , I own a business here in town as well . I am a well respected person in my community
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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a red barn, a field of tall grass, and a mountain range in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
about 4 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Live and help on a horse ranch in the Rocky Mountains, Robson Valley, British Columbia, Canada
We are a small lesson and training barn in north-eastern British Columbia’s Robson Valley. The ranch is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains to the north-east and the Cariboo Mountains to the south-west, farmland and endless wilderness with lots of ......
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The image depicts a man and woman working together in a warehouse, processing a large bag of dark purple berries through a metal machine.
The image depicts a man and woman working together in a warehouse, processing a large bag of dark purple berries through a metal machine.
The image depicts a man and woman working together in a warehouse, processing a large bag of dark purple berries through a metal machine.
The image depicts a man and woman working together in a warehouse, processing a large bag of dark purple berries through a metal machine.
The image depicts a man and woman working together in a warehouse, processing a large bag of dark purple berries through a metal machine.
The image depicts a man and woman working together in a warehouse, processing a large bag of dark purple berries through a metal machine.
The image depicts a man and woman working together in a warehouse, processing a large bag of dark purple berries through a metal machine.
about 16 hours ago

Ontario, Canada

Learn and help with organic gardening, maintenance projects and wine making in Lucan, Canada
Carin and George are in the Seventh year of planting grapes for their organic winery. In two years time we hope to market the wine produced with juice from grapes grown using organic science. We have 7 acres dedicated to grapes, gardens and a small ......
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The image depicts a serene lake scene with a couple sitting on the shore, surrounded by mountains and trees, under a blue sky with white clouds.

British Columbia, Canada

Help with Gardening and Yard Maintenance in BC, Canada
We are looking for someone to arrive in October for about 2-4 days (flexible), to do gardening and small yard maintenance for our family in Sechelt, British Columbia. We are a family living in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. ......
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The image depicts a young child standing on a wooden porch, holding a chainsaw, with a bicycle and greenery visible in the background.

Quebec, Canada

Help out with household chores and with the kids in Bonaventure, Gaspésie, Québec, Canada
We are now a family of three living in Bonaventure, Quebec. I have travelled quiet a bit around the world myself before starting my family mainly in Asia (Japan, Nepal, Thailand, China, Tibet, Laos) but also in Australia and Europe (France, Spain, ......
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The image depicts a family of four standing in a sunflower field, with the parents holding their two children, surrounded by tall sunflowers and a bright sky.
The image depicts a family of four standing in a sunflower field, with the parents holding their two children, surrounded by tall sunflowers and a bright sky.

British Columbia, Canada

Share your culture with our family and help in our day to day lives while meeting new friends in Lumby, BC, Canada
We live in a very small town, Whitevale (Lumby) BC Canada. We have 6acres and a private property 25minutes from Vernon. We are a working family with two young children. Our son is 8 and our daughter is 4. We would need help caring for the home ......
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