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28 oct 2025
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Hi! My name is Carmen. We (my partner David, our 2 cats and 1 dog) live on a small urban property in the heart of Victoria, BC. I'm an Indigenous language teacher (Anishinaabemowin) and an educator at the University of Victoria, and David owns a fiction editing business and is an author. Mino, or dog is a sweet little black and white basenji who loves cuddles and hiking. Our cats are also very cuddly characters!
Our home is an urban oasis. It's a peaceful and private spot in the middle of a busy neighborhood. There is lots to do around town (music, theatre, art, hiking and outdoors, etc.). We're on major bus routes.
We love to share our lives and meals with new people and are always happy to show visitors around.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intereses
Sostenibilidad
Autodesarrollo
Política / justicia social
Mascotas
LGBT+
Eventos y sociedad
Cultura
Trabajo de caridad
Escritura
Cuidado de plantas
Fotografía
Artes escénicas
Música
Idiomas
Jardinería
Dibujo y pintura
Bricolaje y manualidades
Cocina y alimentación
Libros
Arte y diseño
Animales
Navegar / barcos
Actividades al aire libre
Montaña
Naturaleza
Playa
Senderismo
Baile
Ciclismo
Acampada
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We can provide meals, potlucks (which set host regularly), community connections, conversation, hiking, canoeing, camping trips, and perhaps even some experiences with Anishinaabemowin learning!
We have both taught English in Canada and abroad and also love to support language learning goals!
We believe in reciprocity and mutual learning, whether that’s over a shared meal, while working side by side, or exploring language and culture together.
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Ayuda
We’re looking for help with two things:
Clearing out invasive species in our backyard
Light, collaborative renovation projects
A little bit of social media support for David - on days when it's too cold/wet outside to do outdoor work, for example.
We’re not hiring tradespeople through Workaway, just hoping to share the workload with travelers who are interested in learning and working alongside us. We’ll be doing the work too and hiring professionals when needed.
This is a great fit if you enjoy hands-on tasks, working with others, and contributing to creative home projects. No experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Francés: IntermedioEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
I am a language teacher. I teach and learn Anishinaabemowin, my language, which is Indigenous to the Great Lakes area of Canada. I'm extremely interested in language acquisition.
Alojamiento
We have two private guest spaces, each with a kitchenette and small bathroom. These aren’t rentals. We use them for guests and friends, and would love to host travelers there also.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We don't have the best ergonomic set up for working but we will do our best to accommodate.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
We do have a relatively flat driveway, though it is narrow. You'd be welcome to access bathroom and yard as well.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Mis animales / mascotas
Roke
Roke loves people!
Ishk
Boisterous and sweet. Very cuddly and welcoming.
Mino Malone
Mino loves new friends!
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We had many lovely and meaningful conversations with them.
They are truly kind and open-minded people.
The work was enjoyable and not too hard.
We also got to go on walks together with them and their dog — it was really nice.
The stay was very pleasant, and we felt completely at ease.
Thank you so much,… read more
We spent late summer evenings eating together in the garden and trading stories. They gave us great local tips, from the best ice cream and breweries to scenic drives and neighborhoods worth exploring. We also really… read more
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We had many lovely and meaningful conversations with them.
They are truly kind and open-minded people.
The work was enjoyable and not too hard.
We also got to go on walks together with them and their dog — it was really nice.
The stay was very pleasant, and we felt completely at ease.
Thank you so much,… read more
We spent late summer evenings eating together in the garden and trading stories. They gave us great local tips, from the best ice cream and breweries to scenic drives and neighborhoods worth exploring. We also really… read more
