Help us with child care, around the house and learn about British and African culture in London, UK

United Kingdom

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04/10/2019
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2019

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Description
A close knit family of 3, from Africa but currently live in London. My hubby and I are both professionals and we have an adorable 7 year old son. We are very friendly and very accommodating and would be willing to help as much as we can. We are very approachable and a very happy family.
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help in the house
Language practice
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be with a loving Christian family who will make you feel welcomed and also help you learn English as well British and African culture.
Help
Would want help with child care and general help with cleaning the house. We have a 7 year old son who Is in year 2.
You will help with him, dropping and picking him up from school, taking him to swimming and karate lessons, helping him with his home work, taking him to the park, activities and also teach him your language.

You must love and interact very well with children and be very neat and tidy and respectful and also believe in God.

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Languages spoken
English, Yoruba
Accommodation
You will have a furnished room with television to yourself, use of all the facilities in the house such as the Internet, television, kitchen, garden, washing machine, living room. Our home is quite a loving place to be as you will be treated as part of the family.
What else ...
We are based in London where there are so many attractions, fantastic transport system. We are a God fearing family and would want a person who is God fearing, a christain, non smoker, who loves children, friendly and hardworking person.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (21)

21/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nao)

Nao was God sent! Her stay with my family I must say was one of the best experiences ever. She was very helpful, respectful, hardworking, creative, dedicated, ever smiling and had a very beautiful heart.
Her stay with my family helped my son develop a lot of positive attitude, he started to eat his vegetables effortlessly, they cooked together,… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nao) for host

I spent 3 months with Bisi,Kay and Tise. It was absolutely one of the most memorable times in my life.
They are very kind and made me feel like a part of their family.
Most of the time I stayed there that I was always with Tise. I loved the time that going to school , listening to his reading book, eating dinner, before go to bed... every time… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachelle)

Rachelle came to my rescue after a last minute cancellation and she was God sent. She was very helpful and got on very well with my son, they tried a lot of dishes together, she helped him with his homework, went swimming and did a lot together in the short time she spent with us. She introduced my son to parfait and my son loves it so much now n… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rachelle) for host

My stay with Bisi, Kay, and Tise was an amazing (too-short) month that I will never forget! They are such a kind, generous, and accepting family and I will miss them dearly- Tise is such a sweet and outgoing boy whom I adore and I loved spending time with him! Bisi provided everything I needed and left me wanting for nothing, and helped me… read more

(Excellent )

09/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Arianna)

Ariana is such a sweet beautiful lady who was forever smiling. She was very helpful and never complained, she just got on with whatever she had to do, she became a part of my family
She was very hardworking and neat n my house was always clean, she was a good cook and also willing to try out African dishes which she liked
She got on very well with… read more

(Excellent )

07/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Arianna) for host

I spent two and a half months with Bisy and her family and it was a good experience.
Bisi is a very good person, a present mother, always kind and available with me. She treated me like a little sister. She helped me with my English course and in everything I asked for. She was very patient with my bad english and my mistakes.
Tise is incredible… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina)

Carolina was such a delight to have. She was very helpful, clean, organised n never complained, she carried out her duties diligently, very helpful and always had a smile on her face. She was able to combine her duties with attending her English classes. I must say she was very teachable as well. She got on very well with my son as well, she… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host

The family was is very welcoming, Bisi is always available to help you and provided me with everything I needed. I learned a lot about african culture. Tise is a very smart, lovely and funny child, he is well educated and respectful, he even helped me to learn english! The work at home was not hard and I had flexible schedules. I loved meeting… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Shawn) for host

This was our first Wokaway experience and it was excellent, Although our stay was short, Bisi and her family made us feel welcomed and a part of the family. My daughter learned a lot and will miss Tise very much. We joined Workaway, to have adventures and my daughter chose this one because of the African cultural aspect involved. I hope we keep in… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host

Staying with Bisi, Kay and Tise was absolutely incredible and I loved it a lot. They are very kind and caring and made me feel at home. On top of that they were always very welcoming and communicative. They even gave me such nice presents before leaving which I will treasure so much! And of course, Tise is an outstanding boy: very kind, funny and… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela)

I recommend Gabriela 1000%, you will have no regrets whatsoever, peaceful, loving, hardworking dedicated and gentle.
Gabriela is such a lovely girl, her stay with my family was fantastic, she spent almost 4 months with my family and she made a whole lot of difference.
Gabriela is a very brought up girl, (her parents did a very good job bringing… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Fray (Firehiwot)

Our darling Auntie Fray, we miss you so much already.
She is God fearing, dedicated, kind and forever smiling.
She got on so well with my son, they were quite close n he still talks about her till date. She read the bible with him, they enjoyed going out together, she helped him with homework. They had a special bond:kissing_heart:
Fray was very… read more

(Excellent )

19/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Fray (Firehiwot) for host

Oh, It has only been three weeks since I left their house and I Already miss my sweet sweet Tise and Bisi. From day one they treated me like family. Tise is by far hands down the most loving, considerate,kind, INTELLIGENT and funniest 6 year old I have ever met. Being with him is my favorite. He is an incredible young man. There are shops near by… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Selina)

It was a real pleasure to have Selina stay with my family for about 2months. She was quite matured for her age and carried out her responsibilities quite well, very clean and neat.
She got on well with my son and even taught him some German which he still remembers:thumbsup:
She got on well with My son’s friends and they haven’t stopped asking… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Selina) for host

I stayed with Bisi and her family for almost two months and it has been a really nice stay. Tise is a very loving and smart little boy, who has such a big heart. It was a lot of fun to play and spend time with him. Even though he's only six, which can be a challening age sometimes, he is surprisingly giving and helpful.
Bisi and Kay have been… read more

(Very good )

16/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Oh my darling Auntie Becca: as Tise referred to her.
Becca stayed with my family for 3 months and I must confess, it was 3 months of bliss, Becca is selfless, forever smiling, caring and very very helpful!
Becca happily did what was expected of her and never gave me cause to regret her stay with my family.
She bonded so well with my son and they… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

Tise is such a sweet boy! I stayed for three months and we had such a great time together. He is so loving and he is very creative! We were always making up games and playing together. He is very smart as well! Some days I forgot he was only five! Bisi and Kay were very kind and really cared a lot about my well being. I felt like part of the… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Salome)

Salome is a gentle and kind young lady. She was very helpful, very clean, neat and well organised, she is also wonderful with children, she helped my son with all his homework and his art assignments.
Salome, thank you so much for all your help, although it was a short stay, but you made a lot of difference within that short time and all your help… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Salome) for host

I spent 5 weeks with this friendly and warm family and it was a pleasure staying with them! I felt welcome from the first day on and they cared a lot about my well-being. I really enjoyed spending time with their son, as he is very creative and active! I wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon!

(Excellent )

18/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah was God sent:thumbsup:
Her stay with us was just wonderful, words alone cannot describe how helpful she was, she bonded straight away with my son and they practically did everything together. Sarah became part of my family.
Sarah never complained and she just got on with what was expected of her, she didn't need reminding.
Thank you Sarah… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I had a wonderful stay in the UK with Bisi's family in London. I was doing my Masters in the UK while staying with them for 6 months. They were very flexible and accommodating with my class schedule and when I wanted to travel outside of London. They provided for all of my basic needs while I was in London. They are a very friendly, warm, and… read more

(Excellent )

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