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5 Jan 2026
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Description
We are Finnish-Maldivian family with 4 kids (ages 1-10y). We live in a lake side house in a beautiful small village in Finland near Kouvola. Husband is working at hospital and wife is home with kids but we would need some extra hands specially in the kitchen (cooking and cleaning) and in the garden. We have a garden project where we try to grow all edible plants which grows in Finland.
Depending on the season you can go to sauna, swim in the lake, walk in the forest, pick berries, make snowman, try skiing and ice skating (also ice swimming) and if you are lucky you may see the northern lights. We will be happy to share our culture and learn about yours.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Photography
Music
Gardening
Books
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about Finnish culture and experience Finnish nature.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Cooking (fish and vegetarian food) and helping around the house, gardening, cleaning snow.. tasks may vary depending on your skills, interest and the season.
Languages
Languages spoken
Divehi, Dhivehi, Maldivian: Fluent
English: Fluent
Finnish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
If you are fluent English speaker we will be happy if you can teach it to our kids.
Accommodation
Room in a big log house near lake. (We live in the same house.)
What else ...
We live in country side so transport is less.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets have to discuss separately but might be possible
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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The kids were incredibly energetic and friendly. Every day was full of movement playing outside, helping with small tasks, and sharing meals together. Their energy was amazing, and through spending time with them, I learned many things beyond just Finnish culture, especially… read more
I helped with cooking dinner and spent time playing with the children.
The kids were very energetic, and the house was always lively.
There was a beach nearby, and the scenery was truly wonderful.
I’m grateful for this valuable experience :) Kiitos🌿
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The kids were incredibly energetic and friendly. Every day was full of movement playing outside, helping with small tasks, and sharing meals together. Their energy was amazing, and through spending time with them, I learned many things beyond just Finnish culture, especially… read more
I helped with cooking dinner and spent time playing with the children.
The kids were very energetic, and the house was always lively.
There was a beach nearby, and the scenery was truly wonderful.
I’m grateful for this valuable experience :) Kiitos🌿
