Come and live in the beautiful sceneries, with ocean view surrounded by mountains in the Faroe Islands

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  Description

  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*
  
  Let me start by introducing our family:
  
  At your stay in Mikladal you will be spending most of your time with me; Margret (31 years old).
  
  Back in the days I used to live in Mikladal with my 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 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 :)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  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.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  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)

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  Languages spoken

  Danish: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Faroese: Fluent
  Norwegian: Beginner
  Swedish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Our house in Mikladali:
  5 bedrooms, so you'll of course get your own room!
  But for the most part, we'll have to share everything else - kitchen, 1toilet, 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.

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  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.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Normally 09.00-18.30 Wednesday-Saturday. +-

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