Play, support, laugh and live in the Black Forest, Germany

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  Description

  We are a family of 5 with three wonderful children (age 6 and 9 and 11 years old)
  We love being with each other, laughing, playing, being outdoors.
  We try to live sustainably and are vegetarians.
  
  I am very passionate about peaceful parenting and healthy lifestyle, mindful living and self-directed learning.
  
  Our children are learning by living, and I trust that all children naturally have the competence, motivation and desire to learn and grow. For us, it is very important that the needs and feelings of everyone in the family are heard and respected.
  When we open our home to complete strangers, it is important that you respect that this is our beloved home and a safe space, especially for the children.
  Here they are loved unconditionally.
  They are allowed to be themselves, to be children. And they can and will be loud at times.
  
  I strongly believe that we all do best for others and ourselves when we do things we like. So who we are looking for is someone who greatly enjoys children and who wants to inspire us with his/her culture, knowledge, interests, personality, energy and passions.
  Hopefully, you want to be with the children quite a lot and bring in whatever makes your heart jump.
  That could be anything from dancing, playing an instrument, drawing, swimming, doing acrobatics, singing , ball games, telling stories, building puzzles or cooking your own local dishes.
  
  Anything. Your thing(s)!
  Also, it would be great if you could help a bit with the cooking, in case you like that, and some light house work.
  
  Several month I am traveling with my children. And because I really need some me-time in between and because the children need other adults for inspiration, guidance, play, support and learning. So that is the main reason for me to start with workaway.
  
  
  Thank you for reading, please write if you feel that we could be a great match.
  
  You will get your own little room in our house.
  
  We are thinking that a length of minimum 3 weeks is suitable for a stay, but we are open to suggestions.
  
  Please make sure that you have read through our profile, and please take a few minutes to tell us a little bit about yourself, especially if you share hardly any information on your own profile page, and let us know why you would like to live with us.
  
  We are looking very much forward to hearing from you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I believe that just living with other people and especially being around children is always a great chance to learn and grow.
  
  You can also maybe learn a new language with us.
  
  And, of course, play, laugh and live with us!

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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

  Spending time with the children is the main part we would want you to do. It is therefore very important that you truly enjoy being around children <3
  
  The kids are usually very respectful, fun and inviting, they just love when people are open and join into their play. And they are children full of energy and excitement and love and life. For me, it is vital that they feel accepted and respected just the way they are, even more so in workaway setting, since you will be part of our home which should be their safe haven <3
  
  Apart from being with the children, I would appreciate some help with cooking.
  
  And I greatly appreciate self-starters and people who take initiative themselves sometimes. That you come up to the kids to suggest games or activities. That you sit down next to them (if it is ok with them) to show interest in what they are doing. That you give the floor a sweep when the kids just brought plenty of soil into the apartment and you notice that I am exhausted. And stuff like that.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I'd like to improve my english and Italian.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own little room in our house.
  
  We would be happy to share meals. In general, I expect you to just help yourself and to take initiative.

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  What else ...

  You live in a village in the south of the black forest, Germany. You need an own car if you want to visit the city and the nice area around. It is also possible to use the public bus.

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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?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week