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29 Sep 2025
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Dear volunteers, Namastey🙏
We are Expats from India.🇮🇳.. relocated to Trondheim, Norway🇳🇴 since 2022
Our daughter is 8 years, an energetic, talkative and playful girl .In her free time she likes to draw , dance ,also very much interested in playing & learning new board games . We also have a one year old boy as well.
We are seeking volunteers who have a motivation to learn something new, structured , take initiative and good hygiene practice.
It would be great if we can get help from any below mentioned activities:
1. In the kitchen and with cleaning .
2.Playing with our daughter / teaching her /practising with her
swimming/gymnastics/football/badminton or ski and board games.
3.Painting murals or art work inside the house or knitting / sewing.
4.Our daughter is learning flute/ukulele , it would be great if someone has some experience with it as well.
Our lifestyle is very simple & would love to share our culture and knowledge about it & as well as' cooking vegetarian meals (authentic home made ) .
We are curious and open minded , and would be happy to learn other cultures as well ( would be happy to hear a lot of stories) and also we like to share our stories, chat & laugh .
It would be very nice to learn and play board games in during cosy cold winter evenings.
Feel free to contact us, and we will answer as soon as possible. Looking forward to welcome cheerful & happy souls.
Thank you.
Vivek & Sudha
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Events & social
Languages
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
1.You can learn cooking Vegetarian home made healthy meals/food & also gluten free recipes.
2.We can practice basic Norwegian and English also can exchange some computer knowledge.
Au Pair Help
This host is looking for Au pair help.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need help with babysitting or some engaging activities e.g. teaching our kid how to swim or gymnastics or skiing/ snowboarding.
Would love if someone help us in improving our baking skills and knitting skills.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Norwegian bokmål: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Norwegian ( Bokmål) - Beginner
Accommodation
We have a separate cosy room in our Basement with bathroom for our volunteers.we expect and would appreciate if the volunteers clean their room/ bathroom & keep it tidy & to follow a good hygiene practice.
What else ...
Trondheim is well connected with all travel modes from entire Norway.
Our volunteer ( if interested) can find many gateways to explore Trondheim fjords and landscapes.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 143364829389
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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19 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Coralie ) for host
I spend four amazing weeks at Vivek and Sudha's place. I got to taste many Indian dishes and learned a lot about India. During the day I always had time to explore Trondheim. The work was easy, mostly helping them in their morning routine and in the evening. The work included: helping in the kitchen, playing with the children and taking care of… read more
16 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Coralie )
Coralie stayed with us for four weeks and it was a pleasure to host her in our little family.
She is a cheerful person and always ready to help . We got her help in the kitchen and with the kids .Our kids liked her company a lot.
We also discussed about many things about our food ,culture and country. We are thankful to her for his wonderful… read more
She is a cheerful person and always ready to help . We got her help in the kitchen and with the kids .Our kids liked her company a lot.
We also discussed about many things about our food ,culture and country. We are thankful to her for his wonderful… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
I was warmly welcomed by the whole family and felt immediately integrated into their home. They gave me a wonderful insight into Indian culture, and there was always delicious food to enjoy! My main tasks were cleaning the kitchen and playing with the children, which I truly enjoyed. Sudha and Vivek gave me plenty of free time and even showed me… read more
18 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)
It was a wonderful experience hosting Amanda 🤗 for two weeks.
She is active yet calm ,very organised and cheerful person 🌻Always ready to help.
We got her help in the kitchen while preparing dinner ( learned how to make tasty🍪 as well)
She helped us to unpack the stuff from our old house also she used to play with our kids ( our daughter &… read more
She is active yet calm ,very organised and cheerful person 🌻Always ready to help.
We got her help in the kitchen while preparing dinner ( learned how to make tasty🍪 as well)
She helped us to unpack the stuff from our old house also she used to play with our kids ( our daughter &… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Luka) for host
I stayed with this wonderful family for two weeks, and they showed me that true kindness and generosity still exist in this world. From the moment I arrived, I genuinely felt welcomed and embraced as part of their lives.
There was always mutual respect throughout my stay. Whenever I planned sightseeing or activities, they kindly adjusted their… read more
There was always mutual respect throughout my stay. Whenever I planned sightseeing or activities, they kindly adjusted their… read more
7 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Luka)
Luca stayed with us during two weeks in july .
He is calm and very kind person, a person of great values.
He has helped us in shifting things to a new house, apart from that in the kitchen and also playing with our daughter.
we are very thankful to Luca for his help . We would highly recommend him and would be happy to host him again.
He is calm and very kind person, a person of great values.
He has helped us in shifting things to a new house, apart from that in the kitchen and also playing with our daughter.
we are very thankful to Luca for his help . We would highly recommend him and would be happy to host him again.
(Excellent
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19 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Coralie ) for host
I spend four amazing weeks at Vivek and Sudha's place. I got to taste many Indian dishes and learned a lot about India. During the day I always had time to explore Trondheim. The work was easy, mostly helping them in their morning routine and in the evening. The work included: helping in the kitchen, playing with the children and taking care of… read more
16 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Coralie )
Coralie stayed with us for four weeks and it was a pleasure to host her in our little family.
She is a cheerful person and always ready to help . We got her help in the kitchen and with the kids .Our kids liked her company a lot.
We also discussed about many things about our food ,culture and country. We are thankful to her for his wonderful… read more
She is a cheerful person and always ready to help . We got her help in the kitchen and with the kids .Our kids liked her company a lot.
We also discussed about many things about our food ,culture and country. We are thankful to her for his wonderful… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
I was warmly welcomed by the whole family and felt immediately integrated into their home. They gave me a wonderful insight into Indian culture, and there was always delicious food to enjoy! My main tasks were cleaning the kitchen and playing with the children, which I truly enjoyed. Sudha and Vivek gave me plenty of free time and even showed me… read more
18 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)
It was a wonderful experience hosting Amanda 🤗 for two weeks.
She is active yet calm ,very organised and cheerful person 🌻Always ready to help.
We got her help in the kitchen while preparing dinner ( learned how to make tasty🍪 as well)
She helped us to unpack the stuff from our old house also she used to play with our kids ( our daughter &… read more
She is active yet calm ,very organised and cheerful person 🌻Always ready to help.
We got her help in the kitchen while preparing dinner ( learned how to make tasty🍪 as well)
She helped us to unpack the stuff from our old house also she used to play with our kids ( our daughter &… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Luka) for host
I stayed with this wonderful family for two weeks, and they showed me that true kindness and generosity still exist in this world. From the moment I arrived, I genuinely felt welcomed and embraced as part of their lives.
There was always mutual respect throughout my stay. Whenever I planned sightseeing or activities, they kindly adjusted their… read more
There was always mutual respect throughout my stay. Whenever I planned sightseeing or activities, they kindly adjusted their… read more
7 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Luka)
Luca stayed with us during two weeks in july .
He is calm and very kind person, a person of great values.
He has helped us in shifting things to a new house, apart from that in the kitchen and also playing with our daughter.
we are very thankful to Luca for his help . We would highly recommend him and would be happy to host him again.
He is calm and very kind person, a person of great values.
He has helped us in shifting things to a new house, apart from that in the kitchen and also playing with our daughter.
we are very thankful to Luca for his help . We would highly recommend him and would be happy to host him again.
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
Thank you very much Linda !
We hosted Linda in the month of July 25, for almost three weeks.
She is calm , composed and energetic .
She helped us in packing , cleaning and shifting during moving in to a new house from apartment.
We really appreciate her effort and recommend her .
We hosted Linda in the month of July 25, for almost three weeks.
She is calm , composed and energetic .
She helped us in packing , cleaning and shifting during moving in to a new house from apartment.
We really appreciate her effort and recommend her .
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Dana)
Dana stayed with us for a month..
It was a wonderful experience to host her. She was calm & kind.
A good planner and trustworthy.
We are really grateful to her for the help ( coaching our daughter, how to swim) + with the little one & also in the kitchen ,baking.
She became a part of our little family very soon.
We want say a big thanks to Dana… read more
It was a wonderful experience to host her. She was calm & kind.
A good planner and trustworthy.
We are really grateful to her for the help ( coaching our daughter, how to swim) + with the little one & also in the kitchen ,baking.
She became a part of our little family very soon.
We want say a big thanks to Dana… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)
Teresa stayed with us for a month and we think that we were lucky and thankful to have her, during the time we needed the help most.
She was great with taking care of our new born and also in the kitchen, bringing my kid to school and other activities.
She is a polite and active and caring lady..my daughter played with her so much.
We… read more
She was great with taking care of our new born and also in the kitchen, bringing my kid to school and other activities.
She is a polite and active and caring lady..my daughter played with her so much.
We… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Simona)
Simona stayed with us for a month, it was a pleasure hosting her into our little family.
She easily became a part of family, flexibility adaptability is one her biggest traits.
She possess a kind, caring and active personality. Highly recommended to the families having kids and has a great baking skills and has actively participated in the… read more
She easily became a part of family, flexibility adaptability is one her biggest traits.
She possess a kind, caring and active personality. Highly recommended to the families having kids and has a great baking skills and has actively participated in the… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura )
Tusen takk Laura..🤗
It was a pleasure to host Laura in our little family...our daughter had a fun time playing and learning with her.
She helped us with practising Norwegian language.. car driving lesson..and fixing cupboards in our kitchen.
We shared a lot of information about paramedics & healthcare.
We highly recommended her to the families… read more
It was a pleasure to host Laura in our little family...our daughter had a fun time playing and learning with her.
She helped us with practising Norwegian language.. car driving lesson..and fixing cupboards in our kitchen.
We shared a lot of information about paramedics & healthcare.
We highly recommended her to the families… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
Thank you so much Martina ! Our daughter will miss your company a lot.
She stayed with us for around five weeks from mid July till mid August 23.
Martina is a kind, funny and active lady, she was one of the best playmate for our daughter during her school vacation. She was a great help in the kitchen also and we prepared and exchange some of our… read more
She stayed with us for around five weeks from mid July till mid August 23.
Martina is a kind, funny and active lady, she was one of the best playmate for our daughter during her school vacation. She was a great help in the kitchen also and we prepared and exchange some of our… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia)
Thank you so much Giulia..it was pleasure to host you in our Little family.
Her enormous affection for the kids and the calm nature she holds is a trait to handle the kids very well. She has a lot of energy and positivity.
We had a great interaction over the culture, food and geography.
We would like to thank you for the food you prepared &… read more
Her enormous affection for the kids and the calm nature she holds is a trait to handle the kids very well. She has a lot of energy and positivity.
We had a great interaction over the culture, food and geography.
We would like to thank you for the food you prepared &… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Martyna)
Thank you so much Martyna...
Even though it was one week only..but our daughter enjoyed your company and also the conversation / information we exchanged were very nice.
thank you for everything.
Wishing you all the best for your future. From Us 👨👩👧
Even though it was one week only..but our daughter enjoyed your company and also the conversation / information we exchanged were very nice.
thank you for everything.
Wishing you all the best for your future. From Us 👨👩👧
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Martyna) for host
I had a great time with Sudha, Vivek and Dakshita.
They are really kind people and flexible as i was working from their house remotely. :)
I loved the food, they definitely inspired me to do more cooking .
Thank you for all the good talks.
Dakshita is an amazing little girl.
I played with Dakshita and helped a bit around the house :)
Take… read more
They are really kind people and flexible as i was working from their house remotely. :)
I loved the food, they definitely inspired me to do more cooking .
Thank you for all the good talks.
Dakshita is an amazing little girl.
I played with Dakshita and helped a bit around the house :)
Take… read more
30 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Brenda)
Brenda stayed with us for a month in November 22..
She was super playful and kind with our daughter, helped us in kitchen shared with us some great food and cookies..we learned a lot from her simple yet effective life style.
We exchanged a lot of things about our culture and demography.
Thank you so much, Visit us again !
We highly recommend her.
She was super playful and kind with our daughter, helped us in kitchen shared with us some great food and cookies..we learned a lot from her simple yet effective life style.
We exchanged a lot of things about our culture and demography.
Thank you so much, Visit us again !
We highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Brenda) for host
I stayed with Vivek, Sudha & Dakshita for the month of November. They greeted me at the door with smiles and welcomed me into their family. We had great conversations, food and fun. They were genuinely interested in me as a person and went out of their way to help me with whatever I needed. They also were excited to share with me information about… read more
2 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Selina)
She stayed for Four weeks and made it a memorable one.
She helped us with kid, kitchen and the best was she trained my wife to swim.
A patient and polite with great traits to handle little one's.
Thank you for all the wonderful baking memories and help.
Wish you all the very best for your future.
Highly recommended.
She helped us with kid, kitchen and the best was she trained my wife to swim.
A patient and polite with great traits to handle little one's.
Thank you for all the wonderful baking memories and help.
Wish you all the very best for your future.
Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hsuanyu)
Thank you very much!
Amber stayed with for a week...and Dakshita had so much fun with her.
We all liked her company and she was a great help in the kitchen & house.
We highly recommend her.
Amber stayed with for a week...and Dakshita had so much fun with her.
We all liked her company and she was a great help in the kitchen & house.
We highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hsuanyu) for host
I enjoyed the time staying with this little family a lot!
Vivek and Sudha welcomed me and treated me as one of their family members from the very beginning, they also made sure that whether I feel comfortable.
And we shared some cultural differences between our countries, I had really nice conversations with them, from which I learned a lot. I… read more
Vivek and Sudha welcomed me and treated me as one of their family members from the very beginning, they also made sure that whether I feel comfortable.
And we shared some cultural differences between our countries, I had really nice conversations with them, from which I learned a lot. I… read more
10 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska2)
Thank you so much!
Franziska stayed two weeks with us and everything was super nice with the kid and help we needed.
We enjoyed her stay in our family.
Franziska stayed two weeks with us and everything was super nice with the kid and help we needed.
We enjoyed her stay in our family.
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nia) for host
I had the most wonderful 3 weeks with Vivek, Sudha and Dakshita. Vivek and Sudha go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and at home, and have created such a beautiful home environment that is an honour to be a part of. Dakshita is a gorgeous little kid - fun, curious and chatty - she was such a joy to spend time with. I will hold the… read more
3 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nia)
Nia stayed for 03 weeks with us...
My daughter liked her company a lot.
She is energetic, playful, kind and disciplined.. helped us in the kitchen, baking and language practice ( English+ Norwegian) and swimming.
We feel lucky to have her in the family.
Now , Nia is our family too...we would love to welcome her in the home again.
We highly… read more
My daughter liked her company a lot.
She is energetic, playful, kind and disciplined.. helped us in the kitchen, baking and language practice ( English+ Norwegian) and swimming.
We feel lucky to have her in the family.
Now , Nia is our family too...we would love to welcome her in the home again.
We highly… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lila)
Lila stayed for three weeks with our family.
She was a great help in the kitchen and with the kid , our child enjoyed her company a lot.
She is kind and active .
We highly recommend her .
Thank you very much and Good luck for your future.
She was a great help in the kitchen and with the kid , our child enjoyed her company a lot.
She is kind and active .
We highly recommend her .
Thank you very much and Good luck for your future.
(Excellent)
23 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Korinne) for host
Staying with Vivek and Sudha was great!
Dakshita and I had lots of fun swinging and taking adventures together. The food was delicious and it was lovely learning about their culture—a wonderful experience.
Dakshita and I had lots of fun swinging and taking adventures together. The food was delicious and it was lovely learning about their culture—a wonderful experience.
12 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Korinne)
Korinne stayed with us for one Month June to July ...
She was a wonderful companion to my daughter..was super caring and playful.
My daughter enjoyed her company a lot.
She was a great help for us in the house chores also..
Korinne is super energetic and disciplined.
We highly recommend her...
God bless her..Good luck ..
She was a wonderful companion to my daughter..was super caring and playful.
My daughter enjoyed her company a lot.
She was a great help for us in the house chores also..
Korinne is super energetic and disciplined.
We highly recommend her...
God bless her..Good luck ..
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carina)
We had the pleasure to have Carina to stay with us for two weeks.
She contributed with the housework & playing with our daughter.
My daughter liked her company a lot , we practiced Norwegian too..thank you very much for being so patient.
Carina got along with us in the family and with our child and some of our friends that she met - she is… read more
She contributed with the housework & playing with our daughter.
My daughter liked her company a lot , we practiced Norwegian too..thank you very much for being so patient.
Carina got along with us in the family and with our child and some of our friends that she met - she is… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Josefine)
Thank you very much! Josefine
We feel lucky to host you at our home .
She is a true example as a volunteer and was a great help for us, during her stay for almost two weeks.
She is a very calm and cheerful lady.
Dakshita ( our daughter) will miss you a lot and we too.
We Highly recommend her for family with kids.
Keep smiling and God bless you.
We feel lucky to host you at our home .
She is a true example as a volunteer and was a great help for us, during her stay for almost two weeks.
She is a very calm and cheerful lady.
Dakshita ( our daughter) will miss you a lot and we too.
We Highly recommend her for family with kids.
Keep smiling and God bless you.
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Célia) for host
I had a great time with Sudha, Vivek and Dakshita. They are really kind people, with a big heart and it was so nice to learn about Indian culture and discover all that amazing food (Sudha is a great cook). Thank you for all those recipes and advices you gave me.
Dakshita is an amazing little girl, curious, full of energy.
Thank you for welcoming… read more
Dakshita is an amazing little girl, curious, full of energy.
Thank you for welcoming… read more
16 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Célia)
Célia , Thank you very much!
My daughter enjoyed her company a lot.
She is a wonderful person and very caring .
Célia also helped us in the kitchen and we exchanged recipes.
We highly recommend her.
My daughter enjoyed her company a lot.
She is a wonderful person and very caring .
Célia also helped us in the kitchen and we exchanged recipes.
We highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Janina)
Janina made our three weeks a memorable one.
She helped us in kitchen and cooking, shared many delicious food recipes with us.
My daughter was very comfortable with her, she taught her so many wonderful things and even at night she told her bedtime stories.
Janina possess a positive versatile personality with enormous energy and discipline.
We… read more
She helped us in kitchen and cooking, shared many delicious food recipes with us.
My daughter was very comfortable with her, she taught her so many wonderful things and even at night she told her bedtime stories.
Janina possess a positive versatile personality with enormous energy and discipline.
We… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I cant say enough about Sudha n Vivek's cute little family and the love they showed on me. They not just accommodated my need for having my time to do my practices, but also made sure that I totally felt at home.
Despite her busy schedule, Sudha took time to hang out with me and show me around the city.
It was so beautiful how the family and I… read more
Despite her busy schedule, Sudha took time to hang out with me and show me around the city.
It was so beautiful how the family and I… read more
11 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
She stayed for almost three weeks and we thanks her for being with us at time we needed a volunteer most. It was amazing to have you as we learned and enjoyed a lot.
It started with workwayer and now we are more like a good family friend.
She is a very disciplined, kind and humble with very good skills in language and yoga.
We highly recommend… read more
It started with workwayer and now we are more like a good family friend.
She is a very disciplined, kind and humble with very good skills in language and yoga.
We highly recommend… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host
Sudha and Vivek have enormous hearts, a trait I am sure they passed on to their beautiful baby Daksu. They spent my entire trip in India helping me in any way they could and guiding me, always making sure I was safe and learning new things. My time spent with them was challenging as I have never lived with a baby before but they were always… read more
18 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)
Isabel spent two months with us. She was fantastic help , she is a very energetic and pure hearted lady .She is self starter, can work indendently. She was very friendly with our little daughter she make her learn many things We very much appreciate her help. We enjoyed having her around and hope to see her again. We convey our best wishes for her… read more
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
I'm very happy and gratefull about this experience. Sudha and Vivek made me feel like a family member. In spite of her work, Sudha has took time to make me discover Indian food, differents places and new people. Every body was very welcoming. I really advise you this family.
17 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)
She was our first workaway volunteer so we were nervous initially about food but the young lady was so co-operative & submissive that after very first day we forgot this and she enjoyed everything whatever we had.
It was an amazing experience and we are very thankful to 'Mathilde' for all the happiness she spread in our little family.
It was an amazing experience and we are very thankful to 'Mathilde' for all the happiness she spread in our little family.
(Excellent)
