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Wake up by a serene lake helping my family and I in Fall, Norway

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IF you are not a Norwegian or EU citizen and are planning to visit to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA / AU PAIR PERMIT (if applicable). To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi! My name is Valentina. Some time ago I’ve decided to leave my corporate job and bought a small house by Randsfjorden lake near Fall in Norway. I live here with my daughter. We are Russians. We speak Russian and Norwegian. I speak English as well.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There are many outdoors activities to explore around: hiking, cycling, skiing, paddling. We have a kayak and a boat down by the lake. We have bikes too. You can borrow my skies (cross country or free ride) if we happen to have similar size.

    The place is a bit remote. The nearest village with a shop is in 3 km. Another one with bigger shops and a library is 8 km away. Gjøvik, a bigger town, is 30 km away. We drive there on work days to my daughter’s daycare. You are welcome to join if you want and explore the town

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Our house went through a renovation over the last 1,5 years. It is almost done but there are still many projects where you could help. It can be some carpentry, cleaning the land plot, a little bit of painting, assembling kitchen cabinets and more.

    If you are not into DIY, there are also opportunities to help with cooking, playing with my daughter, maybe teaching her English.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent
    Russian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a small guest room with a nice view. We have good internet. There is one bathroom that we share with guests

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Bus stop is very close to the house. It takes 2,5 hours to come to Oslo by bus. I can also drive you to the train station where you can take a train to Oslo

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Pets welcome :)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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