Help our family with childcare, garden and home while getting to know Indian culture in Kozhikkode

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  Description

  Hello, I am a single parent staying in a village with my three children. I work as a web developer for a not-for-profit. It is mostly work from home with visiting the office once or twice a month. I grew up in a remote village and before switching to my current IT job, I used to rear cows, build natural buildings, bathe in the river, cook in a smokeless wood-burning stove, actively participate in rainwater harvesting, working in a forest restoration project, grow crops through natural farming and so on. My dream is to start a series of schools that teach children how to live and let live, and also help parents in bringing up kids with a live and let live attitude.
  
  My children are learning Kalarippayattu, a traditional martial arts and classical art forms from nearby institutions. They cover their academics mostly online. They are fun to be around. More than a father and children, we are gradually becoming a team who help each other. All of us are into music, arts, DIY, experiments, and having fun.
  
  Sometimes we go to the beach, to a movie, or just explore the village roads on our bicycles.
  
  I am looking for help in minding the children and taking care of the house and the garden. You should be able to keep yourself engaged, entertained and take care of the tasks without supervision. Since children are involved, I prefer a couple or two women friends. It is better to be in pairs because it will help you explore the areas and be entertained. I work from Monday to Friday. So depending on the intensity of my work, I might not get a lot of time to be around you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We moved to this area for learning martial arts and other art forms. You will find plenty of institutions and teachers who teach different Indian art forms. There are classical as well as folk arts being taught and practiced in this region. You can join these institutes or I can arrange special classes for you with the artists.

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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

  They are independent and energetic. Just monitoring them and making sure that they don't get into trouble will be of great help. Also sometimes, when I have to be away, I expect you to be in charge of the house. The kids knows all basic cooking and everything. However, an adult has to be there to make sure their safety. You can also help us with keeping the house clean, garden watered and planted, little new projects are taken care etc.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Tamil: Intermediate
  Hindi: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would like my children to know and learn more languages.
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  Accommodation

  Separate room with attached bathroom, wardrobe, and two beds. You can share meals with us. We will expect you to help us in the kitchen while food preparation.

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  What else ...

  This is a coastal area. There are quiet beaches where you can go for a walk. There are also trekking spots nearby.

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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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  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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