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Bonjour, hello, hola, hallo, ciao, zdravo, добрый день, merhaba, salam !
Welcome to our page and to our place ! We are an energetic family of 5 mini and maxi backpackers, who have recently settled down back in Switzerland. Since Alex and Adele met - 9 years ago in Sarajevo, Bosnia - we kept travelling all over the world, as a couple and then as a family. Our last baby was conceived in South America during our last trip and we decided to come back to Alex’s birth country to raise this beautiful family and leave the nomadic lifestyle we love so much for some years (if we manage ;) ). Now it is time for us to enjoy the beautiful and calm Swiss atmosphere with Isidore, 4 years old, Dounia, 2 years old and Zéphir, a few months old.
In this mission, we need your help :D ! Playing with the kids, cooking, cleaning, enjoying our loud but funny company and adding your special note in this symphony while being in a very scenic region in the Swiss Alps… we promise you won’t get bored with our crazy team ! We love to eat, play music, cook, laugh and share.
We live in Chablais, a beautiful region between lakes and peaks, 1 hour away from the cities of Lausanne and Sion. We speak French here, but as you can guess from the greetings, we are a polyglot family. The kids speak French and they understand and can express themselves in Spanish too. It is very important for us that they stay in contact with the beautiful world we live in and its diversity, that’s why we would like to welcome people from all over the world !
We live in a renovated chalet in a very small village called Les Posses-sur-Bex, 900 meters above sea level. We have a double room and a bathroom for guests that you can use while you stay with us.
Fridays will be off as the grand-ma is around to give a hand on that day, and another day in the weekend will be free as well, depending on the plans (yours or ours). We expect +/- 5 hours of work a day. Apart from a train station, there is nothing but happiness in the village (no shop or cafe) ^^, but you can reach the nearest village where you’ll find life by walking 30 minutes (4 minutes by car).
We have been volunteering for many years in every corner of the world so we know what it is to be a workawayer. We want to make your stay unforgettable for you and us, enjoy each other’s company and grow together from this personal and cultural exchange.
We are both teachers (Alex teaches English, German and French as a foreign language and Adele is a primary school teacher), we then would be happy to teach you some language skills if you want. Even if you don’t, it is very likely to happen with our kids !
If you feel curious about us, send us a message ! And don’t worry, dirty nappies are on us !
A bientôt !
Adèle, Alex, Isidore, Dounia and Zéphir
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Writing
Plant care
Music
Languages
Hitchhiking
History
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Blogging
Art & design
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Languages , recipes, games , music…
Adele loves to cook and to make everything as homemade as possible. Alex plays the guitar and always enjoys a good jam session.
We are very sociable and are always surrounded by friends from all over the world visiting us. We are definitely here to share some fun !
Projects involving children
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Help
Help around the house (cooking, cleaning, washing) and with the kids (playing, watching them, reading stories). Adele stays at home for now so you won’t be alone with the kids.
Languages
Languages spoken
Bosnian: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Russian: Beginner
Turkish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A double room with a private bathroom.
We provide food for 3 meals a day for one volunteer. For families or couples please contact us so we can find an agreement.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (4)
They were incredibly welcoming right from the start and the kids are really precious.
Adèle is a very fun person to be around, she made communication really easy and that is much appreciated. We also… read more
She is a lovely person, genuinely kindhearted and always happy to give a hand and feel useful. She puts a lot of effort and commitment in everything she is asked for and always with a smiling face. Trips to the grocery store, cooking delicious recipes from… read more
J'ai pu rencontrer une famille très agréable.
Les enfants sont bien éduqués et me manques déjà.
J'ai passé de très beaux moments avec bébé sourire, Isidore mon barrista préféré et Dounia , une petite si charismatique déjà à son âge.
En prime la vue sur les montagnes est très apaisante.
Je recommande… read more
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They were incredibly welcoming right from the start and the kids are really precious.
Adèle is a very fun person to be around, she made communication really easy and that is much appreciated. We also… read more
She is a lovely person, genuinely kindhearted and always happy to give a hand and feel useful. She puts a lot of effort and commitment in everything she is asked for and always with a smiling face. Trips to the grocery store, cooking delicious recipes from… read more
J'ai pu rencontrer une famille très agréable.
Les enfants sont bien éduqués et me manques déjà.
J'ai passé de très beaux moments avec bébé sourire, Isidore mon barrista préféré et Dounia , une petite si charismatique déjà à son âge.
En prime la vue sur les montagnes est très apaisante.
Je recommande… read more
The kids (Isidore and Dounia) are full of energy and a true pleasure to be around. Even at such a young age, they both have their own distinguishable characters. Zéphir on the other hand, is just a… read more
