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Last replied
5 mars 2024
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Active senior woman with a large mobile home with big yard that needs attention on beautiful Vancouver Island. I am partially deaf and so am a good candidate to practice language skills with. I love the surrounding sea and country side so would enjoy hikes and even some camping, generally like being a tour guide. Think of that part of the work as helping me get fit!. Good cook, savy about world events, enjoy conversation.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Entretien général
Aide à la maison
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I enjoy conversation about many things, especially geo-political, ecology, progressive issues and can help acquaint visitor to history, beautiful places, I am a great tour guide and love to get out. Situated in Nanaimo, a small city, with university and lots of cultural events that I can introduce a visitor to. Vancouver Island is a wonderful part of the world.
Aide
I would like assistance in preparing my home for sale, cleaning up garden and winter planting (not a big mess) .
There are some projects, like laying tile if there is someone with skills and interest. Really looking for company to help motivate the basic house work and to present house for sale.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Débutant
Hébergement
separate bedroom and shared full bathroom. Access to whole house, Wifi, Shared meal preparation with complete access to kitchen. Healthy, omnivorous eater, frequent farmer's market, build meals from fresh ingedients.
Provide linens, expect that visitor will do own laundry (in house) On bus routes, access to bicycle
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I am an active if not exactly vigorous senior, willing to both take people places. spacious car or help them plan our outings/trips. Easy going, hard of hearing. Expect visitor to be both social and independent. Ocean, beach and mountains make up a beautiful setting. Close to Vancouver (ferry ride) and Victoria- elegant with museums and gardens.
I am retired from a career in social services, most recently running a food bank. Have 2 yr old niece with me once a week.
Friendly, flexible, feminist
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
2-3 hours/day
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In few words, our stay at Joanne's was PERFECT. It was our 1st experience with workaway and we recommand warmly Joanne's place. It was an amazing human encounter and Canadian life immersion :)
Joanne's is an incredible woman, patient, kind, joyful. You can discuss… read more
She is a willing and energetic worker, who can see what needs to be done and get at… read more
