Come and help me with children and enjoy cultural exchange in St.Petersburg, Russia

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2020

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Hello to anyone who reads this

We are a family with 3 children, age 4-14, who are curious, noisy and very active. We live in St.Petersburg, Russia, in a quiet district, very close to metro station. There are 5 bedrooms in our apartment and one of them is totally for you. We are sure you will enjoy staying is St.Petersburg - it is beautiful any time of the year.

If you like children, playing with them and so on, you are welcome to help us. We are looking for a volunteer with fluent English to help my children to improve their English, but if you can just help me at the kitchen, or with cleaning, or playing with the younger children - that's will be nice. As for summer 2020 we are specially looking for people who can help with general maintance in the house. We are looking for guys to help with some renovation in the rooms or for girls who san sew, or draw, any help with decorating). But English language teachers or baby sitters (to take the child around the city in summer) are still wanted too.

And we are always happy to host travelers with children of any age)

But we have got 2 cats and a small friendly dog. In case of an allergy
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
St.Petersburg is one of the most beautiful citiies in the world, you will surely enjoy your stay there
Help
Playing, cooking, English language lessons for children mostly. And some help round the house.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Accommodation
Personal bedroom in our apartment with everything you might need
What else ...
- We are not vegetarians.
- We are not a rich family, so do not expect more than we can offer.
- we have got 2 cats and a small friendly dog
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 25 hours per week. One week of work in the country house and 2 weeks of stay with no work in the apartment in the city

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09/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Serafima)

Serafima spent with us a very short time but anyway she made a good impression. Shee is nice and helpful. We recommend her and her help for everybody.

(Excellent )

25/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Serafima) for host

Рекомендую всем волонтёрам. У меня только положительные впечатления.Я выполняла присмотр за детьми.Ирина-позитивный, надёжный и хороший человек! Отличное сотрудничество!

(Excellent )

09/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Evelin)

Evelin is a very respectful, responsible and very hard worker. We loved having her as part of our family, wishing that this experience allowed her to learn more Russian and about Russia. We hope she will take all the good memories and wish the best for her future

(Excellent )

06/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Evelin) for host

Thank you Irina, Vera, Alyona and Anna for some wonderful two weeks at your house!
I loved getting to know you all and you made my time in St Petersburg very enjoyable.
I spent a lot of time with Vera, took her out for excursions in town or to her tennis class and helped her with English about three times a week. It was also fun playing chess with… read more

(Excellent )

09/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Eduardo)

It was a great pleasure to meet Eduardo, he helped a lot and we had great time sharing nice converastions.. Welcome back and good luck with your travlelings and job..

(Excellent )

06/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Eduardo) for host

Was my first workaway experience and was amazing! I lived for 2 weeks with Irina's family and I became one more even not speaking Russian. I mainly teach English and helping in daily tasks with Vera, with flexible schedule.

If you come here you will never be bored with Vera or Alyona. And also enjoyed the talks with Anna, Dimitry and Irina.
I… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

Irina's family is such a charming group of individuals that it is nearly impossible not to fit right in with the unique vibrancy and rhythm of the household. With four children, two cats, and a dog, something is always moving, shifting, laughing, crying, eating, giggling or playing. Such energy is both infectious and invigorating and I enjoyed a… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

It was a great pleasure for all our family to meet Michael and to host him for 3 weeks of summer. Total superstar, he made himself useful every single day. Best suited to teach English and yet he is perfect at playing chess and painiting the walls. Michael, we will always remember your morning singing and our political and all around talks) in the… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David stayed witth us for 2 weeks and we feel very gratefull for his help. He painted the walls in the apartment and now it looks very nice. He has done his work very exact, reliable and with much endurance.
Thank you once again, David and have a good time in Spain.

(Excellent )

01/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Monica)

We have some unforgettable weeks with Monica this June. She is fun,energetic ,honest,trustworthy and excellent language teacher. Really integrated well with the children, she was teaching them English and they have done a great progress. My daughters and I enjoyed the discussions with Monica and had much fun together. Good luck to you, and always… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Monica) for host

I stayed for 5 weeks with Irina and her four children and it was a great experience. I felt like at home. I had my own room and she was very flexible with the working hours. I had to teach English to Vera and Sergey and take Vera sometimes to the swimming pool. The work was really easy. Thank you so much Irina for accepting me in your family, it… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Harshani) for host

This was my first workaway experience & it exceeded all my expectations.thank you for making me feel very comfortable from the beginning till the end of my journey.when I reached the st Petersburg I was little nervous but when I got to know you all ,you made me feel like at home.everything was fantastic..The kids are very friendly and funny.I… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Harshani)

It was a great pleasure and big joy for us to host Harshani for those 4 days of March/ She was an absolute delight to have around owing to her cheerful disposition and the ability to engage my extremely hyperactive children in age-appropriate creative games and other enriching activities, and it was of great interest to taste ShriLanka delicious… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ignacio Luis) for host

Irina and all of her family are really lovely people. They were quite busy working and taking care of the kids but still were suggesting different plans and places to visit both with or without them. The help was easy and I could decided manage my own time. The bedroom was HUGE and super nice. Thank you for everything!

(Very good )

29/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Rene)

Rene was really brave to come to visit us in winter. In fact he was our first workaway volunteer and with his help we got into the system. Prior to arrival, he was quick to respond to any queries. Though with limited previous practical experience he turned out to be a good teacher and without complaint (at the time!). He was chatty and very easy… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rene) for host

I had two wonderful weeks in Saint Petersburg. Especially because of the familys kindness. If they needed help, I helped. On the other hand I could ask if I needed anything or some informations for recommendations to experience the wonderful Saint Petersburg.
I suggest to everyone to visit Russia and to see how tender the people of Saint… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemmа is a very nice, gentle person, so very helpful, responsible, trusty, digent hardworking and creative.She is very friendly in interacting with our children and integreated very fast and well in our family
We will wish your the very best on yor way and hope, to see you again!

(Excellent )

02/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host

It was a pleasure to stay with this family and help in any way I could. I enjoyed taking the baby for walks, playing with Vera and doing some cooking and cleaning in their lovely apartment.
They are a very nice easygoing family and Irina encouraged me to see the sights of St Petersburg and even helped me go to the ballet.
Thank-you for a great… read more

(Excellent )

14/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host

Irina and his family are amazing. I only can say thanks. The language wasn´t a problem at all. The baby, Anna, Vera, Dima had always a smile and help me with everything to make me easy the stay with them. The baby also is really cute and really easygoing. It was a pleassure to share 3 weeks in their house.
Irina is an example as a person that… read more

(Excellent )

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