Stay on a farm - close to Sydney, the ski fields and the beach

Area: Porto and North

Hi ! We are João and Susana. We love to meet people and travel, that's why we work so well together and love each other. With an outstanding landscape in the mountains, our Hostel is our dream come true and a perfect chill out place for backpackers and travelers, where you can relax when you come back tired from the long walk.

Area: Provence Alpes Azur

Workaway,Workagay.....Welcome in Arles,UNESCO-heritage town in the sunny and beautifull Provence for everybody with good heart! Next free position is: -NOW: for an excellent HANDYMAN My name is Eric, I'm a french man in love with ARLES and around. I'm using the Workaway system in order to help me finishing building my house in a artistic way: that's why I need a good handyman/woman. I work outside three days/week, that's why I sometimes need some general help for the B&B as cleaning, check in, general computer communication etc... Generealy, we're 2 or 3 living at home (myself+one or two helpers) more visitors from the B&B. At the moment I spend some time alone and it's good as well, I just have to work more!!! WORK........................................................................................... The house is now (nearly) finished to build but a good handyman/woman able to work on himself is welcome (Skill 4) and somebody with a cleaning obsesion (Skill1). Now, please read the differents skills and write me if you feel concerned. Skill 1- Any other skills you COULD BE PROUD except skill 4,in any case,we are looking for somebody able to clean the rooms and the house very methodicaly and this is one of the most important thing for our visitors. If you love the organization and the job done right it's great. Skill 2-I look for the double of Van gogh at any time( seriously YES), so if you're red hair, around 30 years old and Van Gogh's look contact us and BE VAN GOGH 2 hours/day( more 3 hours skill 1) Skill 3-I would like to have a "work away masajista" or pianist, I have a piano at home ( an old Helcké well tuned)(2hours/day playing during breakfast and evening time)+(2/3 hours skill 1) Skill 4-I am looking for a "Work- away DIY" abble to repair every little details you can have broken in an old house and do some painting independantly or BUILDINg the BASEMENT as a music room( no skill 1 for you!) Skill 5-I look for a work-away computer specialist ( help with our web site and general comunication and web site translations (More skill 1) Skill 6-I look for a good professional cook abble to help me building "cooking classes in English" (more skill 1) Skill 7- Language: Official language is FRENCH and as a volunter,you need it to be abble to comunicate with our visitors and customer. I am fluent in english and spanish,I would like to learn Italian, so a private Italian teacher who doesn't speak french, spanish and english would be a luxury. I am expecting 5 hours/day work with a total of 25 hours/week maxi but It can be less during low season. AWAY ( from work)....and relax...................................................... Arles is a nice small city in south France, full of history and culture, capitale of photographie ( national school and festivals) and city where Van Gogh stayed 3 years and painted all his best.We're leaving in "la roquette" a very nice place close to the river Rhône in city center.During your free time you can use our bicycles /Tandem and go on excursion by yourself in the natural park of CAMARGUE or ALPILLES. Between sea & mountains, you'll enjoy the nature around! FOOD........................................................................................... I can cook but am not vegetarian, eat everything trying to buy good products from the 2 weekly markets and I drink moderatly.I provide basic and mostly organic food and beverage ( wine, beer, whisky, AuberGIN tonic,champagne ( sometimes) but if you have special taste (like soda or coca cola you'll have to buy it sorry dear!)I share with you most of the lunches and diner time and provide food and beverage in a coherent limit.You will be treated like a member of the family and we generally spend a lot of time all toghether as a familly or friend's group Ready to answer to any other question you could have we can have a first meeting by Skype if you're still interested and if we have space for the time you plan to stay. Vipassana practicers and quiet people very welcome at the moment... Warm regards from Arles. Looking forward to meeting you, be happy Peace Eric

Area: Lazio

Hello, my family live in the countryside about 50 km from Rome. I'm 39 years old and working as a clerk while my wife (32) is a housewife. With us there are two children, so much space and different animals. We are a typical Italian family, i hope lively and friendly. We offer room and board, only to girl or woman, for exchange language, companionship and help in small housework. For reasons of continuity of emotional bond with our children we prefer guests who stay for long periods from next october onwards. Friendliness Alessandro and Daniela

Area: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada

Hi everyone! We are Charles & Lucie from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. We live a very active life on 15 acres 15 minutes from town with our 2 dogs and 1 cat. We run two businesses and spend as much time as we can in the wilderness. We love meeting new people, learn about other cultures and ways of life. We would really like to have some help with some of the work we need to do in 2014 on our property... There are all kinds of different chores around the property that need tending to... So much to do, so little time!!! If any of them seem interesting, we would love to hear from you! There is also lots to do and see on your time off wether in the city or in our unforgettable wilderness. We speak English, French and some Spanish. Do not hesitate to contact us...!

Area: Alacati, Cesme, Urla, Izmir Turkey

We are a family with one child 5 years old girl Ela. Ela is going to an English speaking nursery school. For summer 2014 we need English speaking sister for Ela to our summer cottage in Cesme, Izmir. The primary task of the lovely, energic and creative big sister will be to talk English with Ela and make her talk back in English. During the day time you will play together, swim in the private swimming pool as well as on the close by beaches, which we normally go twice a week. You should also read English books to Ela, and ask questions to see if she has understood it. You can also make your own theatrical plays with inspiration from the books. Our summer house is a villa with 4 rooms. In our land we have private swimming pool, fruit trees, olive trees, grapes, kitchen garden with various fresh vegetables, four dogs and one cat, hens. The mother Mine, lived and studied in Sweden, so she is Swedish and English speaking. Mine has been working for the Swedish and Finnish Trade Councils in Istanbul before becoming a mother. And the father Fuat, was born in Germany, and has been working for many years with Swedish companies in Turkey. We are a Turkish family but with Scandinavian and European culture and know-how.