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28 May 2025
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Hi there, welcome to our workaway profile!
*Important info first - We are only open during the summer months, and therefore do not host outside of season. We only host people who'd like to stay for at least two months+. We can only hire people from EU-countries* Please copy ''*important info first*'' and send it in the beginning of your text so I know that you've read this text.
Don't take it personally IF you don't get any reply - We receive a LOT of messages and of course try to reply to everyone. Also it would be highly appreciated if you could copy/attach your CV in your message.
Let me start with an introduction:
At your stay in Mikladal you will be spending most of your time with me; Margret (32 years old).
Back in the days I used to live in Mikladali with my grandparents, parents and my two sisters, in the house that I now live in and you will as well.
My mother inherited a "house" that's almost a hundred years old, which in the old days was used for drying fish, but for the last 30-40 years it's been used for storage.. in other words, a lot of old junk was heaped up there! But a couple of years ago we got the idea to make it into a cafe, and then started renovating the place. Today it works as a two floor café mostly hosting events for half/whole day trips, tourists and businesses.
After the statue of the famous seal woman came to Mikladal, there has been a lot of visitors, both local and tourist's from all over the world - the only thing that was missing, was a place where you can sit down and enjoy the view with a cup of coffe and that's what we are doing now, welcoming both turists and locals to enjoy life with us :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Music
Cooking & food
Animals
Fitness
Nature
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Mikladalur is a very small village, on the islands Kallsoy! On Kallsoy there are four small villages Syðradalur, Húsar, Mikladalur and Trøllanes. In Mikladalur you can see the famous statue of the sealwoman (Kópakonan) and if you take a hike from Trøllanes to Kallurin, you'll see the beautiful lighthouse and James Bond's memorial stone.
My parents live in Klaksvík which is the second biggest town in the Faroe Islands, with about 5500 inhabitants. If needed, they have a spare room that you would be able to stay at from time to time.
You will get to experience the Faroese culture first-hand.
You will have the opportunity to try some of our local food, that we of course will prepare for you.
You'll live in the beautiful sceneries, with ocean view surrounded by mountains.
You're of course free to go experience all the other parts of our Islands, and we'll gladly guide and help you out.
The Faroese nature is amazing, so if you want, we'll take you out for hikes in our beautiful mountains and to experience our beautiful nature. Just don't expect to much sun, since our summers arren't very warm.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
What we require:
- Some cooking skills are needed, since you (2 co-workers) will share the task of preparing the food and cakes for the café
- It's highly valued that you're a detailed oriented person
- You know how to treat customers right and give great service
- You're willing to learn a few things about the Island and Faroe Islands in general
- You are fluent in English
- You are willing to learn how to order & store food&drinks, so the warehouse always is under control
- Last but not least, you're thriving in a high energy environment and have good social skills
*PLUS (Not need to)
- You are good at taking pictures and/or know your way around social media
Your task will be;
- Daily maintenance at the café
- Cooking & baking
- Cleaning
You'll be working 30h a week. And you need to be okey with changing working days and hours
(WE PREFER SOMEONE WHO CAN STAY FOR THE WHOLE PERIOD)
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Faroese: Fluent
Norwegian: Beginner
Swedish: Beginner
Accommodation
Our house in Mikladali:
5 bedrooms, so you'll get your own room!
But for the most part, we'll have to share everything else - kitchen, toilet, laundry room and so on!
Food will be provided as well, and we'll take turns being in charge of breakfast/dinner.
Everyone helps with daily tasks and cleaning.
What else ...
We don't have a lot of rules, but we don't smoke inside, but feel free to enjoy your cigarette outside.
We don't see ourselves hosting vegans/vegetarians - since we eat a lot of meat and other non-vegan foods! Unless you're willing to provide and prepare the meals yourself.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (9)
It has been a wonderful experience,unforgettable both for the warm welcome of this family and for the wild beauty of the island… read more
This was our first Workawayer job. There could not have been a better choice.
From the first minute, we could feel like a member of the family. They were very attentive and careful.
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Jógvan is an old school and hard working man who can teach you a lot if you're only able to listen. He's a no non-sense kind of a guy which fitted perfectly with my attitude. I had a lot of fun with him!
Sigrun is always… read more
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It has been a wonderful experience,unforgettable both for the warm welcome of this family and for the wild beauty of the island… read more
This was our first Workawayer job. There could not have been a better choice.
From the first minute, we could feel like a member of the family. They were very attentive and careful.
They showed Faroese life, their country, their culture, working together and going on trips. We’re glad we were able… read more
Jógvan is an old school and hard working man who can teach you a lot if you're only able to listen. He's a no non-sense kind of a guy which fitted perfectly with my attitude. I had a lot of fun with him!
Sigrun is always… read more
We wish Milko all the best, and hope to see you again - we wouldn’t hesitate on accepting him back… read more
Very open about learning, trying new things, experiancing the culture and food - he’s energetic and easy to talk to!
We hope to see you again! You’re always welcome to stay with us, wish… read more
If there are other hosts who are considering inviting Sergi into their home, you should know that you are not mistaken by Sergi.
We were between Mikladalur (when working) and… read more
It was just telling him what to do, then he jumped on. I want to give him my best recommendations.
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