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Beschreibung
Hi, we are Jackie and Joana 😊
We are mainly looking for a reliable, practical and family-oriented helper who supports us in everyday life at home and helps keep things running smoothly.
The most important focus of the stay is:
- household support (especially cleaning and keeping the home organized)
- preferably healthy cooking on some meals during the week
- practical hands-on help with small projects and repairs
- processing rescued food — creativity in the kitchen is very welcome 😊
About us
We, Jackie (37-yo) and Joana (8-yo), live in Oerlikon, about 5 km from Zurich city center (around 20 minutes by public transport or bicycle).
Our neighborhood is urban but very family-friendly. We live in a housing cooperative with shared facilities such as bike and car rentals, playgrounds, a café, and a coworking space (with wifi - I dont have wifi at home). Parks, the lake, rivers, and nature are easily accessible, and free bikes make it easy to explore Zurich. The airport is also nearby (about 25 minutes by bike or 14 minutes by public transport).
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
Interessengebiete
Tiere
Trampen
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Wassersport
Wintersport
Radfahren
Wandern
Gebirge
Yoga / Wellness
Natur
Camping
Fitness
Erlebnissportarten
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Staying with us offers a genuine insight into everyday life in Zurich and in Switzerland beyond the tourist perspective. As a family, we value openness, conversation, and learning from each other.
Travellers can:
- experience daily life in a Swiss urban neighborhood and housing cooperative
- learn how family life, school routines, and work-life balance are organized in Switzerland
- exchange ideas about education, parenting, sustainability, and community life
I work as a teacher, so I enjoy sharing perspectives on the Swiss education system and learning from other cultures and backgrounds in return.
If interested, travellers can also get an insight into foodsharing, a sustainability movement I’m actively involved in, including how community-based initiatives work in Switzerland. Participation is optional and meant as cultural exchange rather than work.
Above all, this stay is about mutual exchange: sharing meals, conversations, experiences, and perspectives on life.
Arbeit
We aim for a fair Workaway exchange of around 20–22 hours per week (per person), spread over 5 days (max. 5 hours/day), with two free days.
🧼 Household & cooking (main focus)
Regular cleaning and keeping the apartment tidy (main priority)
Helping with dishes, and general household organization
Cooking regularly during the week (mostly from ingredients I rescue through foodsharing)
🛠️ Practical help / small projects
Helping to improve and optimize spaces around the home (food organisation, etc.)
Light building or adjusting simple solutions (e.g. shelves, storage ideas, small DIY projects)
Small repairs (bicycle)
General hands-on support
There is no strict minimum stay, but there is a maximum. We prefer Workawayers staying for only a few weeks, ideally not longer than one month.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Deutsch: Fließend
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse
Französisch: Gute Kenntnisse
Russisch: Grundkenntnisse
Unterkunft
Private bedroom in our apartment.
The room is fully for the volunteer’s private use and includes a bed and storage space. Shared use of bathroom, kitchen, and common areas.
Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Dieser Gastgeber ist bereit, Reisende mit Haustieren bei sich aufzunehmen.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Meine Tiere/Haustiere
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They worked very independently and handled tasks with a lot of responsibility and initiative. I really appreciated how proactive they were, finding solutions on their own and even doing… read more
From the very first moment, they made us feel like part of the family. Jackie always trusted us, was incredibly kind, and was always available to help or give us advice about living in and exploring… read more
I felt instantly at home at her place, I can't praise her enough.
The time with Joana was… read more
Radia stayed for three weeks with us and helped with cooking, cleaning and taking care of my daughter whenever I wanted to attend sports training. She did the effort and brought the thermomix with her and prepared such tasty meals that I am considering to get myself one. She consulted… read more
We are used to… read more
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Kommunikation:
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They worked very independently and handled tasks with a lot of responsibility and initiative. I really appreciated how proactive they were, finding solutions on their own and even doing… read more
From the very first moment, they made us feel like part of the family. Jackie always trusted us, was incredibly kind, and was always available to help or give us advice about living in and exploring… read more
I felt instantly at home at her place, I can't praise her enough.
The time with Joana was… read more
Radia stayed for three weeks with us and helped with cooking, cleaning and taking care of my daughter whenever I wanted to attend sports training. She did the effort and brought the thermomix with her and prepared such tasty meals that I am considering to get myself one. She consulted… read more
We are used to… read more
Jackie and her daughter welcomed me at the airport and guided me to the house. She took care of my needs prior to my visit (access to the working space with internet, bicycle, etc.). The place is very spacious and comfortable, beyond… read more
