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Help us with a Gorgeous View of the Sea and Mountains, Coastal BC

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The experience

Caregiver for Ivan, an elder with cancer. Help with house cleaning
Yard work and gardening
Housework and cleaning
Some cooking if possible
Helping downsize
Chatting with Ivan and enjoying his stories of the sea
I expect 3-4 hours 5 days a week but I am flexible
I would prefer a volunteer that does have a driver's license
Anyone who has worked in the health field would be excellent
Watering plants in the greenhouse and on the balcony

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 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!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish

Between 29 and 55 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Hello Folks,

We are looking for a helper who can begin during March or April 2025 or
ongoing (May to December).
We prefer someone who can stay 2 months, provided we all feel it is
a good fit. Contact us if you have only a month available.
We live in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast in B.C., Canada. The view from our property is spectacular—the ocean, mountains, and islands are magical. You can rent a kayak and explore the islands nearby. We live in an area with many artists and writers and lots of cultural events. The hiking is diverse, with waterfalls, lakes, and creeks, as well as many beaches for swimming.

It's a great location if you love nature, hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, and attending outdoor concerts or the Writer's Festival.
I need a helper who can assist with household tasks, depending on their preferences. Cooking, yard work, household chores, gardening, downsizing and getting rid of things and some cleaning would be appreciated. I don't have the time I used to have to keep up with tasks as I am a busy caregiver looking after my husband as he has cancer. He still enjoys conversations and has many terrific adventures to tell you about

We are both well-traveled and enjoy hosting folks from so many different cultures. I encourage my guests to chat with Ivan while chopping vegetables or making soup. We are looking for someone who loves cooking healthy meals, as I rarely have time

We treat our helpers with respect. If any of us don't feel it's a good fit, we can discuss how to change things or end the stay with time for our helper to find a better suited situation.Our goal is for our helper to enjoy the work and play, explore the community and find wonderful things to do during days off. Vancouver is only one hour away.
Warmest Greetings, Evi and Ivan

Activities & Shift

house cleaning
cooking
gardening
yardwork
driving
companionship for Ivan
planting or harvesting
elder care/caregiving
watering plants
general maintenance of house and property

Rules

Cannabis is OK but no other drugs
I prefer a non-smoker - no smoking in or near the house
Someone who is reasonably quiet in the home
Someone aware of not overusing water, we have water restrictions in summer
Being respectful, communicative and honest
Checking with me before going ahead with any major changes or plans
around the property