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We are an English family with 4 children, cats, dogs and horses. We are on the south coast of Spain in a beautiful village called La Herradura, just 50 minutes from Malaga and Granada. The Sierra Nevada mountain range is under 1 hour 30 minutes drive and there are lots of walking trails, nature reserves nearby. We need some help in our day to day activities for 3 hours a day including housework, childcare and help with the animals.
We are looking for an energetic person with a kind disposition who likes animals and is very helpful around the house. We would ideally like a female who speaks either English or Spanish fluently. There are many opportunities for sports and culture nearby, we have horses so we may require help with them and there will be opportunities to ride. There are also language schools in the area. You will have sole use of a studio apartment with wifi, access to the family pool, walking distance from the beach. We are a busy family so need someone who is active, can think on their feet and be adaptable.
Helping hours start at 15 hours per week and in exchange you have a studio flat with a separate kitchen and we will provide 1 meal a day Monday to Friday for this exchange. There is a possibility of more hours in exchange for complete board and/or a monetary exchange. At this moment in time it is difficult to know what hours of childcare is needed as it depends on how and if the schools reopen next month. We are looking for someone for a minimum of 6 weeks ideally from Mid July(a longer term arrangement is available for the right person).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live within walking distance to the beach on the South coast of Spain in a town with a lot of culture. There would be an opportunity to learn or better English and or Spanish. An opportunity to enjoy animals and learn to ride horses.
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Help
Duties would include, 1 to 2 hours of Housework a day Monday to Friday, helping with homework, activities with the children, helping look after the animals, and occasionally cooking. We would like somebody who has experience or who enjoys cleaning and who is good with children.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
You will have your own large Studio apartment with ensuite toilet/shower and separate kitchen.
What else ...
Equi distant between the cities of Malaga and Granada, both available by bus. Enjoying the local life and Spanish culture. Many sporting activities are available locally.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
15 hours a week
Feedback (6)
Mariem likes to cook and has some great recipes she can share with you. She was a great presence in our house.
Good luck Mariem xxx
I enjoyed every single day with them. The kids are funny and easy going, a little bit shy to speak french but always up to play. The studio is perfect and you will have some free time… read more
We would welcome Laetitia back… read more
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Mariem likes to cook and has some great recipes she can share with you. She was a great presence in our house.
Good luck Mariem xxx
I enjoyed every single day with them. The kids are funny and easy going, a little bit shy to speak french but always up to play. The studio is perfect and you will have some free time… read more
We would welcome Laetitia back… read more
The place is like a paradise. The landscapes are very beautiful (mountain,sea). You can do a lot of differents things from there. I did diving, hikking, horse riding, visited differents cities around. I was to Grenada, that's very amazing city.
You have… read more
She was amazing with our little boy Ronnie and they developed a very special bond. We all enjoyed her company and found her to be very helpful, respectful and she fitted in to our family life very well. She was very committed with her approach to teaching the girls French and even… read more
Apart from some light duties in the kitchen, sometimes also feeding the cats (three), the dogs (two), my main assigments were to take care of the baby boy when Rosie went horseriding with the three girls ; he is such an easy baby to take care of so the whole… read more
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They are both very nice and kind. Lena was great with the children, creating her own games to help teach them French and Laure was a great help around the house and with the animals.
