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Family Helper in a Cozy Canadian Home (Childcare + House Help)🍁

The experience

We’re a small family in Barrie looking for a kind and responsible helper to support daily life with our 3-year-old and assist with light household tasks. You’ll have a private room, shared meals, and a cozy home atmosphere.

This role is ideal for someone calm, patient, and happy to join our family rhythms. Longer stays are very welcome 😊

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our volunteer program is simple and family-focused. You’ll live with us in a calm, cozy Canadian home and help with childcare and light household tasks for around 16 hours per week.

In exchange, you’ll have a private room, enjoy shared family meals, plenty of free time, and a stable home base if you’re interested in staying longer. We truly value good communication, kindness, and people who enjoy being part of a relaxed family routine đŸ€

Activities & Shift

Typical activities include playing with our 3-year-old son, helping during outings, tidying shared spaces, doing dishes, folding laundry, and assisting with light meal prep.

Shifts are flexible and arranged weekly, so you’ll still have plenty of free time for studying, remote work, or exploring Barrie. There’s no heavy cleaning, no late nights, and no stressful tasks ✹

Rules

We keep a quiet and respectful home. Please clean up after yourself, communicate any schedule issues in advance, and be reliable during agreed-upon hours.

No smoking or drugs are allowed. Visitors are welcome only with prior permission. Treat our home and family with the same care and respect that we offer you đŸ€