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We are a smal family living in Switzerland in a village 30 km from Zürich. There is Jiri 70, Stefan 55, Michael 30 and Jana 65. We need help in the garden, buildin shelters, cutting trees etc and feeding ten cats when I (Jana) am not at home. We eat dinner together, breakfast and lunch are more often individual. The work takes 4 hours a day, from 8-12m, the afternoons are free . The nature around Bäretswil is very beautiful for hiking, swimming and skiing in winter. We can provide a nice room in a house with garden and free meals. The bathroom and kitchen is shared with other members of the family. Please apply only if you like cats and dogs, are not allergic, can work and are willing to clean and help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
The travellers can learn German, English or French with us, can learn everything about breeding bengal cats and can discuss various toppics with us during the dinner. He / she will also have plenty of time to discover the nature around hiking, can go to the Alps 30 km away or to Zürich 30 km away by bus and train etc.
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Help
We need friendly helpers who like cats, are not afraid of cleaning, can sometimes work on their own and can also occupy themselves happily during part of their free time. We speak English, French, German, Swiss German and Czech, if you do not speak any of these languages it would be difficult to feel good in our family. We have a small dog and the family consists of 4 people between 29 and 69 years.
Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: FluentAccommodation
A nice room with double bed, exit to the garden, desk, wardrobe, mirror etc. Toilet and bathroom together with one other member of the family. Kitchen together with the family.
What else ...
We are non smokers. It is easily possible to go by bus to Wetzikon and from there by train to Zürich. The nature around is very beautiful for walking. We can offer a trip to Bachtel Tower, the Lake of Pfäffikon and the Falls on the Rhine near Schaffhausen.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I was feeling exactly like a member of the family at my home.
Family and friens really care about you.
The place it's very strategic, ten minuts by walk and you're in to the forest, forty minuts by public transport and you are in the center of Zurich. Ideal place to spend the summer also due to Pfäffikon lake (20 mins by… read more
ich hatte das große Glück, in diesem sehr gastfreundlichen Haus für 4 Wochen leben und arbeiten zu dürfen.
Ich fühlte mich sehr wohl mit allen Bewohnern. Jana, Jirka Michael und Stefan sind sehr freundlich und sympathisch. Wir lebten und lachten zusammen wie in einer WG. Besonders schön waren die gemeinsamen Essen. Oft haben wir auch… read more
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I was feeling exactly like a member of the family at my home.
Family and friens really care about you.
The place it's very strategic, ten minuts by walk and you're in to the forest, forty minuts by public transport and you are in the center of Zurich. Ideal place to spend the summer also due to Pfäffikon lake (20 mins by… read more
ich hatte das große Glück, in diesem sehr gastfreundlichen Haus für 4 Wochen leben und arbeiten zu dürfen.
Ich fühlte mich sehr wohl mit allen Bewohnern. Jana, Jirka Michael und Stefan sind sehr freundlich und sympathisch. Wir lebten und lachten zusammen wie in einer WG. Besonders schön waren die gemeinsamen Essen. Oft haben wir auch… read more