You are invited to become part of our family in Transylvania, Romania

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  Description

  We are a happy family of five (Ágnes (13), Mátyás (10) Zalán (6), and parents Anna and Ákos), living in a beautiful Hungarian village (Gheorghieni) near the city Cluj Napoca, in Transylvania. We've moved here 7 years ago, to escape from the busy city life, and we have found what we were looking for: our house it's on a hill close to a forest, so we often see deer, squirrels, rabbits. We have a small garden, where we try to grow the necessary organic vegetables for our family. Dad, Ákos, is a Biology-Geography teacher, and many times organizes activities, camps for his students, where the family also go, so our kids are used with being with people of different age, cultures; they are curious to find out new things and they love to play. We have also been hosting guests for 10 years, through another website, and this year would like to host people for longer periods.
  Hope to meet YOU soon!
  Anna

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We would like to host somebody who is open to be part of our family for a few weeks. We could share our traveling and cultural experiences, as we have travelled in several places in Romania and abroad. In summer period dad is also on vacation, we plan to make trips in the country, where you are also welcomed to join us.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Update!
  Generally in July and August we are looking volunteers for the following:
  1. participate to an Ecological Summer Camp for one week, organised by Ákos in a beautiful remote Transylvanian village, sleep in tent, have fun on daily outdoor activities, trips, meet great people, children, share your experience. Our children will also participate, and help needed in taking care of them, while Ákos has different activities.
  2. different tasks in the garden (weeding, watering, picking vegetables, etc). We have a small garden, we grow our vegetables, fruits on the permacultural basis, from the middle of July you can try our delicious tomatoes, cukkinis, beans etc.
  3. other outdoor tasks, such as wooden fence construction, painting, garden maintenence.
  We are flexible so duties can be discussed depending on the given situation. But generally, we need some help around the house (general duties like: helping with cooking, dish washing, cleaning, etc) and garden (we try to grow our own vegetable), maybe some painting, maybe babysitting, maybe shopping. But we are open and flexible, so we can discuss about your preferences.
  You could also play with our children, teach them English or Romanian, learn Hungarian from them :), join us on our daily/weekly walks with the dogs etc.
  In summer period dad is also on vacation, so we plan to make trips in the country, where you are also welcomed to join us.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Hungarian: Fluent
  Romanian: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Accommodation and food will be provided by us. We buy local milk, cheese, vegetables (if we do not have it in our garden), bake bread, so you can try many delicious and healthy local food. We like eat healthy, and we are open to try new cuisines. We lived in New Zealand and the USA for several months where we have tried local food, and some of these have integrated in our meals.
  You will have your own room in the house, we have two bathrooms and a kitchen that you will need to share with us. The house has 3 rooms, and a cosy terrace outside with a beautiful view to the valley and the mountains.

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  What else ...

  We prefer not to use telephone, tablet or other devices while we are with the children.
  We have 3 dogs and 2 cats, dogs are outside, the cats are allowed inside as well.
  We like traveling, so we can share our experiences with you, recommend you some of the nicest place to visit in Romania if you plan to spend some extra time.
  Our village is very close to the city Cluj Napoca, there is a bus taking you every hour to the city, where everyone can find many cultural activities. The surrounding is beautiful,the forest is close, there are cycling possibilities, there is also a salt lake near.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We provide separate room, where you can work, free Wi-Fi, and high speed internet. We already had a few workawayers working during their stay, and were satisfied with the internet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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