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21 Aug 2023
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Description
Friendly multicultural family with 2 small children of 1,5 and 4 yo looking for some help with babysitting and houshold. We are stuck in house with a large garden and swimming pool for. the whole summer in Belgium.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a multilingual family, speaking English, Dutch and Russian. I, Olga, am passionate about garden design, painting and can tell you much about Russian culture. Adriaan, the father, is Dutch and is passionate about science and works from home supporting young biotech companies. In return, you get the joy and love from two young girls.
Projects involving children
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Help
We would love to invite someone into our house who could help take care and entertain our young girls for the summer, anywhere from June onwards. Charlotte will be 4 years in June, and is very curious and loves to talk. She will ask many questions, mostly about flowers, trees, animals and insects. She speaks Dutch, Russian and is starting to speak English. Laurence is the youngest and will be 2 in October. She is very independent and loves to walk by herself in the garden and point at every bird she sees. Both girls, love to listen to stories and love to go walking to the forest.
The girls are not allowed to watch television or other entertainment screens, so they can immerse themselves in what's happening around them and spent much time outside. Due to the absence of school during these times, we would appreciate someone to help us out with taking care of the girls. We would appreciate if you could help out with serving breakfast to the girls and help clean the breakfast table. In return you are welcome to join us for all meals, which will be prepared, and additionally we will offer 50eu/week. If you are able to join us for a longer time period, we can discuss for you to take a whole weekend off if you wish.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Russian: 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
You'll have a separate room in our house, with the option of retreating to a separate living room if you wish to have some time for yourself in the evening. You can make use of the spacious garden, the pool and sauna if you wish.
What else ...
Within the reach of a 5 min bike ride there is a beautiful forest; het Zoniënwoud. You can make use of the family bikes. We live in a village, but larger cities are easily accessible by public transport, such as Brussel and Leuven (around 1h). Also, the girls their half-sister who is 24 and who recommended me to use this site, offers to crash her couch in her apartment in Antwerp if you wish to visit the city any day in the weekend.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
