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Host is looking for help immediately
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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
13 Jun 2026
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Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 10 days
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Feedback
15
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Description
Looking for a couple or two friends to help out with some renovationwork on our home in the small village Högfors just outside Norberg, Sweden. We have a dog an cats. We live in the small village Högfors just outside Norberg in the north of Västmanland/Sweden. We bought this place 20 years ago, it is an old school with 3 buildings on the lot and a large garden.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Swedish culture.
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Projects involving children
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Help
We need someone who likes gardining and also can help with other building projects
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent -
Accommodation
You will get your own room either in the main house or in the school building
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What else ...
From Arlanda you can go by train to AvestaKrylbo, Fagersta, Karbenning or Ängelsberg then we pick you up with car.
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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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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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Space for parking camper vans
Yes
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Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Boss (6 years)
Finsk lapphund
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They were very welcoming and kind from the start. Jörgen was doing his best to make me feel welcome in his house. He was funny and always happy to show me many things, including La Bottine Souriante. With Sara, we had many nice … read more
Even though this was our first time through Workaway and our English isn’t good, they welcomed us with such warmth. They also kindly supported us when we had some trouble before meeting them.
Sara is a … read more
The working hours were fun as well. When the weather made it possible, we worked outside. But … read more
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They were very welcoming and kind from the start. Jörgen was doing his best to make me feel welcome in his house. He was funny and always happy to show me many things, including La Bottine Souriante. With Sara, we had many nice … read more
Even though this was our first time through Workaway and our English isn’t good, they welcomed us with such warmth. They also kindly supported us when we had some trouble before meeting them.
Sara is a … read more
The working hours were fun as well. When the weather made it possible, we worked outside. But … read more
Sara and Jörgen are spectacular hosts, they have a beautiful home and a very lovely family. We feel at home, surrounded by a lot of family warmth. Time … read more
Isabel is a very good baker and did a … read more
We helped with the general cleaning, ironing and we've built the henhouse in the garage.
Sara and Jorgen are very hospitable and open, they live in a beautiful house with a history. It was very inspiring in many ways. We liked the food, the talks, the music....
Our kids also … read more
Miguel and Cintia were easy going people and a joy to have in our home … read more
The atmosphere at home full of happiness and love. We have spent 2 weeks in lovely environment, flowers, lakes, and beautiful nature. Sara is a very kind and nice mother. … read more
