Help with various projects around my home and explore historical Cowichan Bay village, Canada

Infos

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  Description

  My name is Ducharme, but the app only accepted my first name. I am 42 years old and am self-employed in the tourism and hospitality industry, and a philanthropist for many causes. Most of my family lives in the Vancouver area, and I relocated to Vancouver Island in 2016. I live alone in the Cowichan Bay area on the Southeastern corner of Vancouver Island with my sweet, senior female cat named Cat Kat. We are located a short 3-5 minute walk downhill to the ocean and historical fishing village.
  
  I strive to enhance each guest’s travel experience! Having lived and traveled in 15 countries as a guest myself, I understand and anticipate guests’ needs and interests! I respect personal boundaries and a guest's need for privacy.
  
  I look forward to hosting you and showing you the gems of the area! Thank you for considering this work trade. I'd love to hear from you!
  
  Gratefully,
  Ducharme

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  My greatest passion is hosting and creating unique and memorable experiences and my philosophy is to live a fun, healthy, meaningful life. I am very knowledgeable about the area and have many resources and tools for you to explore in your spare time.
  
  I am happy to share/educate guests about the Cowichan Valley heritage and cultural background of the area, sightseeing hot spots, trees/old growth forests, geography, marine life, wineries, philanthropic education, introductions to local sailors and friends, campfires, music sharing and exchange, dance events, etc.
  
  I have guidebooks of various areas of Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands that I have created, and am happy to share with you! Let me know what your top interests are :)

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  Aide

  Following a recent motorcycle accident, I am looking for help with various, basic personal home care tasks. This is for my personal home and personal trailer that I switch between seasons when I wish to travel around Vancouver Island.
  
  I invite guests to discuss what tasks or areas of focus are of most interest to them. Flexibility about days worked or hours worked, as agreed at the start of the workaway.
  
  Personal home care tasks include:
  1) Making meals and cleaning (shopping, cooking, baking) *I will provide the groceries, but need help with preparing healthy home-cooked meals. Depending on your skills and preferences, we can discuss about collaborating on meal prep. I have no diet restrictions or allergies, and will eat anything including vegan and vegetarian.
  2) Cleaning (dishes, vacuuming, laundry, sweep/mop floors, appliances, etc.)
  3) Landscaping (seasonal - blowing, raking, gardening, weeding, chopping wood),
  4) Reorganization of storage areas/wood sheds/etc.,
  5) Home repairs (small upgrades to furniture, staining deck, patio lights, etc.)
  6) Passion projects (like cleaning personal collector vehicles, art projects, decorating, etc.)
  7) Pet care - I have a senior cat named Cat Kat who is clean, quiet and very good company. She requires daily care including: feeding twice per day, eye drops twice per day, petting/grooming and cleaning her kitty litter box.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire
  Espagnol: Débutant

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  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
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  Hébergement

  I can accommodate two 'work away' guests at a time (either two solo travelers or two traveling companions).
  
  I live in a small historical fishing cottage with a beautifully renovated retro trailer adjacent to the cottage. Guests will have a choice of a pullout sofa bed with memory foam in the cottage or one of two beds (twin or double both with memory foam) in the Big Foot Trailer.
  
  My personal cottage and trailer both offer full power, fiber optic wifi, kitchen/kitchenette, TV, Netflix, heat or A/C and semi-private (shared with me) propane and wood firepits and area undercover patios. The bathroom/shower/laundry and main kitchen areas will be shared in the cottage. *Note: in winter months, the trailer bathroom and kitchen will not have full access because they will be winterized. Cottage facilities will be available.
  
  I use the trailer for traveling in the summer, and it is already setup beautifully. But, I am always open to input and contributions to add unique touches for added comfort and practical use.

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  Autres infos...

  I will provide you with access to guest guidebooks of the area, and being in the tourism and transportation industry there are hundreds of things to do in the area. I am happy to provide info and even transportation, on occasion, when available once I know your specific interests.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  The trailer and cottage both have desk/table work areas with 1GBPS more closer to 600 MBPS speeds (fiber optic), super fast and reliable internet. Quiet and private work space available 24 hours a day with full access to power, internet, smart tv and Netflix in the trailer.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Parking for campervans is available on the street just 50' from the cottage and trailer. No power supply or water. Internet access from the street parking is just reachable to access, I believe. Also, 3 minute drive away, there are dozens of oceanfront free camping where you can spend overnight and come back to the cottage each day, if you prefer. If you want to just park your campervan on the street, and use the trailer for accommodations, that is also an option for you.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 4 days a week

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