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Hello!
We're a family living in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands... We're looking forward to find somebody which could help me with babysitting, starting right away.
If you want to teach the kids other languages: this would be fabulous too!
Taking care of them, bringing them / pick them up to/from school and prepare their food... They are thirteen, eleven, eight and 2 years old.
We love the nature, animals... Some dogs and cats are living with us.
I'm working at a hotel's reception...
We have a small garden where the kids could play. I prefer when they're playing in the garden, doing handcrafts, playing Lego, Playmobil, doing puzzles...than watching at any screen!
The oldest likes to paint, reading books (from Harry Potter), doing Karate...
The second one likes soccer ⚽
The third one likes to paint, doing handcrafts with perls...
And the smallest is still a baby! ;-)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You could learn Spanish and know the typical "silent island from the Canary Islands"... we could also teach you german...
If you like surfing...here is the right place.
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Further details can be found here
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Help
Taking care of them, bringing them / pick them up to/from school and prepare their food...
Playing with them, paying attention...
As less screens as possible... :-)
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
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.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Shared room with the other volunteer. One bathroom in common with the other volunteer.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.
What else ...
You could go surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing.
Visiting typical Canary villages Betancuria, Pájara or Morro Jable, the dunes of Corralejo or the Sotavento Beach.
Scuba diving or diving is also possible.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 774873668647
Feedback (22)
8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya)
Freya was with us for about three weeks. She is very obliging, helpful, always jumps in with a helping hand and is not afraid to spend a few extra minutes looking after the children.
The children spent a lot of time with her in the nature, learned new games and did crochet...
We can only recommend Freya and hope to welcome her back to our house in… read more
The children spent a lot of time with her in the nature, learned new games and did crochet...
We can only recommend Freya and hope to welcome her back to our house in… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
I had the most amazing time with everyone when I was there. Ina was amazing and super helpful and the children were great fun! We did jigsaw puzzles and crocheted, built dens and watched movies. There was connately music on, and i have been introduced to new Spanish artists - I felt my Spanish understanding improved when I was there. Each child… read more
5 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anahi )
We hosted Anahi about one month from mid-May to mid-June.
Although she did not (explicitly) go against house rules or her agreed upon duties, she was not particularly dependable or responsible either.
Four kids were too much for her. She did not explicitly neglect them but was not as available as we would have expected either.
We have pets and… read more
Although she did not (explicitly) go against house rules or her agreed upon duties, she was not particularly dependable or responsible either.
Four kids were too much for her. She did not explicitly neglect them but was not as available as we would have expected either.
We have pets and… read more
(Good
)
2 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anahi ) for host
Sooo, the experience with Ina and the kids was a lifelong learning experience in all senses.
I learned so much about children and taking care of them. It was challenging and now I feel more than ready to face any kind of challenge. They are cute but very energetic so if you need to be always alert. I really appreciate they are very humble so they… read more
I learned so much about children and taking care of them. It was challenging and now I feel more than ready to face any kind of challenge. They are cute but very energetic so if you need to be always alert. I really appreciate they are very humble so they… read more
17 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host
I had the pleasure of volunteering with Ina in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, and it was an enriching experience. Ina's home is vibrant and lively, especially with her four children.
The eldest, a 12-year-old, is incredibly independent and focused on her studies. Although it took a bit of time for her to open up, she eventually became more… read more
The eldest, a 12-year-old, is incredibly independent and focused on her studies. Although it took a bit of time for her to open up, she eventually became more… read more
16 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonardo)
Leo joined our family about one month from mid May to Mid June 2024.
He is a very intelligent young man, flexible, learning fast new things and adapting to new situations.
As he is a tech developer, he taught the kids games which are brain-training focused which was interesting and welcomed.
Also he knows how to cook and is very… read more
He is a very intelligent young man, flexible, learning fast new things and adapting to new situations.
As he is a tech developer, he taught the kids games which are brain-training focused which was interesting and welcomed.
Also he knows how to cook and is very… read more
(Excellent
)
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(3.9)
Cultural exchange:
(4.1)
Communication:
(4.4)
8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya)
Freya was with us for about three weeks. She is very obliging, helpful, always jumps in with a helping hand and is not afraid to spend a few extra minutes looking after the children.
The children spent a lot of time with her in the nature, learned new games and did crochet...
We can only recommend Freya and hope to welcome her back to our house in… read more
The children spent a lot of time with her in the nature, learned new games and did crochet...
We can only recommend Freya and hope to welcome her back to our house in… read more
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
I had the most amazing time with everyone when I was there. Ina was amazing and super helpful and the children were great fun! We did jigsaw puzzles and crocheted, built dens and watched movies. There was connately music on, and i have been introduced to new Spanish artists - I felt my Spanish understanding improved when I was there. Each child… read more
5 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anahi )
We hosted Anahi about one month from mid-May to mid-June.
Although she did not (explicitly) go against house rules or her agreed upon duties, she was not particularly dependable or responsible either.
Four kids were too much for her. She did not explicitly neglect them but was not as available as we would have expected either.
We have pets and… read more
Although she did not (explicitly) go against house rules or her agreed upon duties, she was not particularly dependable or responsible either.
Four kids were too much for her. She did not explicitly neglect them but was not as available as we would have expected either.
We have pets and… read more
(Good)
2 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anahi ) for host
Sooo, the experience with Ina and the kids was a lifelong learning experience in all senses.
I learned so much about children and taking care of them. It was challenging and now I feel more than ready to face any kind of challenge. They are cute but very energetic so if you need to be always alert. I really appreciate they are very humble so they… read more
I learned so much about children and taking care of them. It was challenging and now I feel more than ready to face any kind of challenge. They are cute but very energetic so if you need to be always alert. I really appreciate they are very humble so they… read more
17 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host
I had the pleasure of volunteering with Ina in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, and it was an enriching experience. Ina's home is vibrant and lively, especially with her four children.
The eldest, a 12-year-old, is incredibly independent and focused on her studies. Although it took a bit of time for her to open up, she eventually became more… read more
The eldest, a 12-year-old, is incredibly independent and focused on her studies. Although it took a bit of time for her to open up, she eventually became more… read more
16 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonardo)
Leo joined our family about one month from mid May to Mid June 2024.
He is a very intelligent young man, flexible, learning fast new things and adapting to new situations.
As he is a tech developer, he taught the kids games which are brain-training focused which was interesting and welcomed.
Also he knows how to cook and is very… read more
He is a very intelligent young man, flexible, learning fast new things and adapting to new situations.
As he is a tech developer, he taught the kids games which are brain-training focused which was interesting and welcomed.
Also he knows how to cook and is very… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Lydia )
Hannah has stayed six weeks with us and it could be a good experience but she was not accepting the rules given by me, like not to go with the baby boy at the midday to the village / park or anywhere where would be no sun because he's too small to get a direct sun exposition. I guess she would have accepted the rules when she would be with another… read more
(Neutral)
19 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Lydia ) for host
I was 6 weeks by Ina, and meet one day later Coco and we did the full experience together. It was an amazing experience because coco and me immediately got friends and we feeld like sisters:).
We both had to work 4.5h - 5h each on the day, but we decided to do it together because it was much more fun. We would recommend you to go with the… read more
We both had to work 4.5h - 5h each on the day, but we decided to do it together because it was much more fun. We would recommend you to go with the… read more
31 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Costanza)
Coco has stayed six weeks with us and it could be a good experience but she was not accepting any rules given by me, like not to go with the baby boy at the midday to the village / park or anywhere where would be no sun because he's too small to get a direct sun exposition.
It was more important for her to go to drink a coffee or be with the other… read more
It was more important for her to go to drink a coffee or be with the other… read more
(Negative)
19 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Costanza) for host
My experience with ina and the children was in the end great! I stayed with the family six weeks, i had the possibility to create a strong bond not only with the children but also with the other workawayer Hannah(i'm actually in Germany with her now) and some locals form La Lajita!The work was quit simple, you are suppose to work 10 hours per day… read more
13 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emanuela )
Emanuela stayed with us from very finals of January until very finals of February 2024.
She is a nice girl, very responsible, very careful, a good cook, she does not refuse to add a few more moments to her established schedule, very kind to children, she knows how to take care of them perfectly, and is a BIG animal lover. Our dogs and cats loved… read more
She is a nice girl, very responsible, very careful, a good cook, she does not refuse to add a few more moments to her established schedule, very kind to children, she knows how to take care of them perfectly, and is a BIG animal lover. Our dogs and cats loved… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emanuela ) for host
This was my first experience with workaway, it was fantastic I was able to improve my Spanish and I visited many cities on the island. (The stop is 5 minutes from home)
Ina has always been very helpful in answering all my questions and always asked me if I needed something from the supermarket.
Your job is to play with the children, take them to… read more
Ina has always been very helpful in answering all my questions and always asked me if I needed something from the supermarket.
Your job is to play with the children, take them to… read more
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Ina and the kids! From the start, I felt very welcome in their home and Ina made sure I had everything I needed. The "work" was mainly looking after the kids, taking them to school and cooking for them. I had a lot of fun playing UNO, football and all kinds of other games with the kids :) They're so energetic,… read more
10 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
Katharina stayed with us for about three weeks in February 2024.
She is a young, calm, intelligent, helpful, lovely young woman.
Katharina is a very good babysitter, played also a lot with the elder kids, loved the dogs and the cats and knows how to cook.
We hope she will come back one time when she got some weeks off of university.
We wish her… read more
She is a young, calm, intelligent, helpful, lovely young woman.
Katharina is a very good babysitter, played also a lot with the elder kids, loved the dogs and the cats and knows how to cook.
We hope she will come back one time when she got some weeks off of university.
We wish her… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eloi)
Eloi stayed with us about three weeks in November 2023.
He is a very nice person, helpful and connecting very good with the kids, also adapting to the different shifts.
Sometimes he stayed some more time with the kids because he loved them so much. This was very helpful. He went with them to the beach, played cards, painted...and teached the… read more
He is a very nice person, helpful and connecting very good with the kids, also adapting to the different shifts.
Sometimes he stayed some more time with the kids because he loved them so much. This was very helpful. He went with them to the beach, played cards, painted...and teached the… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eloi) for host
I stayed 20 days at Ina's. I enjoyed every second of it. Ina is very nice and takes care of the workawayers! She also respects very much the schedule and doesn’t expect you to work when she is home. However you can choose to stay with the kids when she is home if you want. Which I did many times. They are 4 kids. Between 16 months until 12 years.… read more
17 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Saray)
Saray stayed with us almost two months, from the beginning of March 2023 until the end of April 2023, and I'm personally very happy that she stayed with us.
She is very responsible for her age, very helpful and interested to learn new things, speaks three languages fluently which opens the world to somebody!
You could speak with her about… read more
She is very responsible for her age, very helpful and interested to learn new things, speaks three languages fluently which opens the world to somebody!
You could speak with her about… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Saray) for host
I spent almost 2 months with Ina and her family and overall I had a great time!
Of course taking care of 4 children at once can be tiring, but it was nothing that wasn't explained to me before I arrived ...
Ina has been a great host that always made sure me and the other workawayer were comfortable and that everything we needed (food… read more
Of course taking care of 4 children at once can be tiring, but it was nothing that wasn't explained to me before I arrived ...
Ina has been a great host that always made sure me and the other workawayer were comfortable and that everything we needed (food… read more
1 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Corbin & Juliane)
Juliane and Corbin are a young friendly and helpful couple.
They arrived all the way from Germany with their own car, so they had a special vehicle to discover the island what they did regularly, or went for surfing.
With my kids they were always helpful and patient, playing a lot; and also they loved our dogs and cats, especially Hope.
We… read more
They arrived all the way from Germany with their own car, so they had a special vehicle to discover the island what they did regularly, or went for surfing.
With my kids they were always helpful and patient, playing a lot; and also they loved our dogs and cats, especially Hope.
We… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Corbin & Juliane) for host
We stayed with Ina and her playful kids for 7 weeks and it was a really great experience!
The kids are really active and we played a lot. We even learned Zumba from the oldest child. It took us a few days to get to know each other, but after that we did all kinds of stuff together like playing flute, drawing, watching movies and singing.
We… read more
The kids are really active and we played a lot. We even learned Zumba from the oldest child. It took us a few days to get to know each other, but after that we did all kinds of stuff together like playing flute, drawing, watching movies and singing.
We… read more
25 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Emilie & Lisa) for host
We spent 3 weeks with Ina and her kids. When we arrived, we felt welcome and the children were very open from the beginning.
Our only tasks were bringing the kids to school, picking them up and watch them until Ina comes home from work. In general, we had to work 5 hours per day but on Saturdays (or when a child is ill and can't go to school) you… read more
Our only tasks were bringing the kids to school, picking them up and watch them until Ina comes home from work. In general, we had to work 5 hours per day but on Saturdays (or when a child is ill and can't go to school) you… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
This experience provided me with no cultural exchange and i found the profile did not match what i actually did when arriving. The days were long and tiring and i was basically just a baby sitter. There was no food and i found the living requirements not acceptable. Im thankful for the chance to visit the island but would have liked more… read more
6 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I spent two great months with Ina and her kids. I liked my time here, the kids were always very excited, they wanted to do so many things ! I made origami with them, played music, painted with Amaya, read english for them...
I had fun spending time with them, and with the dogs !
Ina was very nice and welcoming, and the kids as well. After a few… read more
I had fun spending time with them, and with the dogs !
Ina was very nice and welcoming, and the kids as well. After a few… read more
6 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma stayed with us from finals of September 2019 until very principals of December 2019.
The kids liked her a lot... She got a lot of patience, is good in doing ORIGAMI, knows about music and how to paint.... So she could show the kids a lot and mine learned a lot from her.
We would be happy to welcome her again...
She loves dogs… read more
The kids liked her a lot... She got a lot of patience, is good in doing ORIGAMI, knows about music and how to paint.... So she could show the kids a lot and mine learned a lot from her.
We would be happy to welcome her again...
She loves dogs… read more
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I want to thank Ina and her great kids for the weeks I got to spent with them. The kids are super creative and funny, and super fun to play with which makes you feel like a big little child again. :) The communication with Ina regarding the „shifts“ was always flawless, she is also a great person to have conversation with and for me to learn a bit… read more
12 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kateřina)
Katerina se quedó en nuestra casa desde principios de Julio a finales de Septiembre 2018.
Ella conectó directamente con los niños, sabe jugar con ellos, atenderlos bien y educarlos de buena manera. Ellos estaban a gusto con ella.
También se llevó bien con los otros workawayer.
Si se les da la opción de eligirla como posible workawayer, yo la… read more
Ella conectó directamente con los niños, sabe jugar con ellos, atenderlos bien y educarlos de buena manera. Ellos estaban a gusto con ella.
También se llevó bien con los otros workawayer.
Si se les da la opción de eligirla como posible workawayer, yo la… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kateřina) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, I stayed with Ina and her children for almost 3 months in the summer of 2018.
Your main job in this family will be babysitting. Ina's children are very creative, lively and smart. I connected with them very quickly and we had a lot of fun together. I soon felt like a part of the family.
Ina is a very… read more
Your main job in this family will be babysitting. Ina's children are very creative, lively and smart. I connected with them very quickly and we had a lot of fun together. I soon felt like a part of the family.
Ina is a very… read more
7 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Irina)
Irina came for two weeks and she was a great help. Always doing her best with the kids and she was involved with the dogs.
She is also a good cooker and did some typical Russian meals for us.
With the other workawayer she did some excursions, and she's communicative.
If you got the option to choose her as a workawayer we will highly recommend you… read more
She is also a good cooker and did some typical Russian meals for us.
With the other workawayer she did some excursions, and she's communicative.
If you got the option to choose her as a workawayer we will highly recommend you… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Irina) for host
Hello, dear family!
Time is passing super quickly, but I will never forget New Year's weeks in 2019, because I got amazing experience helping Ina and her cute children! Yes, no doubt it was sometimes difficult to look after all three children at once, but it was definitely fun and interesting! A plus pets gave us especially fun, I also loved them… read more
Time is passing super quickly, but I will never forget New Year's weeks in 2019, because I got amazing experience helping Ina and her cute children! Yes, no doubt it was sometimes difficult to look after all three children at once, but it was definitely fun and interesting! A plus pets gave us especially fun, I also loved them… read more
15 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nika & Veronika)
Nika and Veronika came to our house for three months (January, February and March 2019) and are best friends.
They know each other in a very good way and this was helpful for us.
The kids loved them and liked to play with them. Veronika and Nika paid in every moment attention to the kids, and didn't let the kids in front of any screen.
They are… read more
They know each other in a very good way and this was helpful for us.
The kids loved them and liked to play with them. Veronika and Nika paid in every moment attention to the kids, and didn't let the kids in front of any screen.
They are… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nika & Veronika) for host
Staying with Ina and her family was a great experience! We stayed there for 3 months. It was little bit hard at the beginning, because kids didn’t want to listen to us, but after some time we got to know each other and find a way to get on with them. Ina is friendly and she would regularly ask if we need anything from a store and buy it for us.… read more
13 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Abby) for host
20 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (svetlikova91) for host
We stayed in Ina's family one month and it was our first experience through workaway. Communication with Ina was always nice and without any problems and we were so lucky that she decided for us. Our mainly work was babysitting. But her 3 kids are so amazing, creative, smart and helpful, so we did not have a lot of work :). Ina is a nice host, who… read more
14 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Krystyna)
Krystyna is a very helpful and lovely Workawayer. She stayed with us 3 weeks in the "Christmas Holiday Period" of the kids, so she was always busy with the kids... She is very patient and showing to the kids always new things to do like handcrafts and taking them out for a walk in the nature. The kids loved her and they we're always interested… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Krystyna) for host
Hi,
Staying with Ina's family was my first experience as a workawayer. I spent three weeks with them. It was a very good time for me and I hope it was for them as well :)
Ina is very responsible mother, she loves her children and she loves dogs and cats. Ina is also friendly and very helpful host. The kids are powerful, smart, intelligent and… read more
Staying with Ina's family was my first experience as a workawayer. I spent three weeks with them. It was a very good time for me and I hope it was for them as well :)
Ina is very responsible mother, she loves her children and she loves dogs and cats. Ina is also friendly and very helpful host. The kids are powerful, smart, intelligent and… read more
14 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Radim)
Radim came to our house for about two months from principals of October until Principals of December 2018, almost the same period like Alessia.
He is a very helpful and friendly person. And he knows to cook well and a lot of different dishes!! ;-))
He is a very helpful and friendly person. And he knows to cook well and a lot of different dishes!! ;-))
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessia)
Alessia came to our house from principals of October until principals of December, almost the same period like Radim.
She was always helpful, playing a lot with the kids and cooking sometimes nice Italian Pasta.
We recommend her totally.
She was always helpful, playing a lot with the kids and cooking sometimes nice Italian Pasta.
We recommend her totally.
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gal)
"Gal is a very kindful guy who stayed with us for two months.
He organized my garden. I hadn't had to ask him about doing this. He just saw that I needed help and he was there.
With the kids he his amazing. They love him. Always trying to teach my kids something, especially things about animals, nature or playing music.
...and he knows how to cook… read more
He organized my garden. I hadn't had to ask him about doing this. He just saw that I needed help and he was there.
With the kids he his amazing. They love him. Always trying to teach my kids something, especially things about animals, nature or playing music.
...and he knows how to cook… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gal) for host
Staying at Ina’s home was great, I stayed there for two month...her three kids are amazing and funny and made my experience much richer ...
The family love music and games, and very open minded!
I really enjoyed cooking there as well, Ina is very kind and generous, and i felt like I was her son for the way she treated me...
The island is very… read more
The family love music and games, and very open minded!
I really enjoyed cooking there as well, Ina is very kind and generous, and i felt like I was her son for the way she treated me...
The island is very… read more
12 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Ina was always there to help me out when I needed it. I felt very appreciated here. She would ask me what Food I'd like and buy it for me. Or get me some new writing paper when I was out, for example. Her 3 kids are lively kids, and expect Babysitting to be your main Workaway energy exchange when you are here. When I want some time for myself I… read more
