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Host rating
55 %
Last replied
30 Jan 2024
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Description
Mother of two (daughter 30 currently in Australia and son of 32 who lives with me and suffered a brain injury 10 years ago)
I work in tourism in Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
We are British living in Lanzarote since 1985.Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly CompanionshipHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Beautiful mountain location in Lanzarote for walking, horse riding close by.
Coast and beach only 15 minutes drive and tourist town with ALL usual amenities.
Bus stop 15 minute walk.Help
Looking for social support and help for my disabled adult son (in wheelchair) who has a brain injury. Experience in care and/or physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy is NOT required but would be a huge bonus!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentAccommodation
Large rural house 15 minutes drive from coastal tourist resorts and on a bus route.
Self contained studio flat with kitchen and showeroom for volunteers - suitable for one person.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes accomodation affords independence.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
Staying with Tom and his family was such an amazing, rich experience. The family were super welcoming and provided me with all the basics to live and eat. The location is rural and beautiful for some peace and quiet with nature. Tom is a lovely guy full of happiness and spending time with him… read more
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Staying with Tom and his family was such an amazing, rich experience. The family were super welcoming and provided me with all the basics to live and eat. The location is rural and beautiful for some peace and quiet with nature. Tom is a lovely guy full of happiness and spending time with him… read more
This workaway was one of the best experiences of my life.
It was a great opportunity for me to know a very special family and I can't find the words to say how much grateful I am to them to let me stay there and make me feel as a member of the… read more
"Excellent" as a valuation is just not enough...Thank you!
Valerie is a very welcoming host, you will feel well taken care of. I have to mention that she is also an excellent cook! Apartment is spacious and comfortable, very picturesquely located within volcanoes with a lovely views of the ocean and Puerto del Carmen.
Tom is a very determined young… read more
I reccommend coming to stay here. An enriching and fulfilling experience!
I spent a wonderful week with this lovely family in July. What can I say? I was welcomed as a member of the family and I spent a fantastic week with their son Tom, but also had the chance to explore some parts of this amazing island in my spare time. My hosts were very kind to me and they… read more