Help around our family home in Berlin, Germany

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14
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13/08/2022
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2022

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Description
Hello, we are Selma and Jens.
Jens is originally from southern Germany, Selma is from Bosnia. We mostly speak English at home, sometimes German. We have a little child, Felix, born 2019.
We have a small furnished guest room. There is a large living room and two bathrooms.
Our flat is vegetarian.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Language and cultural exchange. If wanted, we are happy to add many political, historical or sociological debates, over a coffee or a beer.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like to welcome a traveller who wants to help with the household and has some experience with small technical repairs, as we have a few things that could need a fixing (lamps, the wooden railing of the stairs). Obviously they should like children.
Languages
Languages spoken
Bosnian: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Croatian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Serbian: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Furnished guest room in our flat, right in the centre.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

A squirrel visiting our terrace.

Selma

Jens

Feedback left by and about host (14)

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Accuracy of profile:
(4.9)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

02/01/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David is a friendly and polite guest, we are happy he stayed with us. He was very helpful in the house. His stories inspired us to put Columbia on our bucket list.
He filmed and edited some wonderful
and very professional videos for us, one of which enchanted our relatives and friends as our family's Christmas greeting. Another video of his was… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

Selma, Jens and the little Felix are a beautiful and interesting family. I spent almost 2 beautiful weeks with them and we share so much, we talk a lot about culture and our different countries, travel experiences, and it was really interesting for me to learn a little bit of everything. They are really kind and they take care of you since the… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Maïlys)

We had a great time with Maïlys. She is very friendly and considerate, and helped us a lot. She is very good with children. Always welcome back!

(Excellent )

20/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (Maïlys) for host

For my very first experience as a workawayer, I couldn't have dreamt better than staying with Jens, Selma & Felix ! They are a very warm and welcoming family and made things easy for me. The house work was simple and left plenty of time to discover the city or the areas around. I wish I could have stayed longer!

(Excellent )

21/06/2021

Left by Workawayer (Romain) for host

I spent 2 weeks in Ljubljana at Selma, Jans and Felix place.

The whole family welcomed us very well and warmly !

Their flat is huge and very nice. I had my own bedroom and bathroom (which was actually quite luxurious ahah)
It is in the center of the old city of Ljubljana, which is very convenient.
By the way, Ljubljana is so cute, walking… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Anouck) for host

I spent two weeks with Selma, Felix and Jens and they definitely treated me better than I deserved ! ;) Selma is so sweet and attentive. She always made sure that I was ok and learned me so much about her culture ! Jens is really fun to have around and helped me a lot by advising me for my next travels. Felix is really cute and quite clever for… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Kathrin)

We had a fantastic experience with Kathrin.
She was very friendly and considerate, helped a lot in the apartment and quickly established a good connection with our little Felix, who loved to play and hang out with her. She always showed a great sense of responsibility, and proactively helped to run our place.
She was also a friendly and… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Kathrin) for host

It was my first workaway-experience at Selma's and Jens' place and it could not have been better. I felt welcome from the beginning I walked in.
Selma and Jens are very friendly, easy-going and kind people and their son Felix is an adorable little guy.
My tasks were daily things in the household, like keeping everything clean. For myself, I felt… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)

Robin was a great guest, very friendly, considerate and always in a good mood.
He helped a lot in the apartment, and played with our little baby boy.
Keep up the good vibe! :-)

(Excellent )

21/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host

Great experience in the small family of Selma, Jens and Felix who are very welcoming. Their apartment in the heart of the old town is the perfect place to visit Ljubjana. I helped the family on a daily basis by cleaning, cooking or painting. The work was pretty easy and adapted to workaway ! I highly recommend this host.

(Excellent )

07/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Steffi)

Steffi was a big help, and a considerate and friendly guest.
A great plus: she clearly benefited from the experience with her younger siblings, as she knows well how to deal with little kids. Our little Felix instantly had a crash on her :-)
Hope to see you again, Steffi!

(Excellent )

01/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (True) for host

Just realized after... five months? I forgot to leave feedback :/
Better late than never!
I got to stay with Selma and Jens for two weeks when they lived in Berlin. Welcoming and kind, they are ideal hosts, and lovely people to talk to. Staying in their beautiful flat was an extremely pleasant experience.

(Excellent )

17/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (True)

True is a friendly guy and a considerate guest. We enjoyed his company and are grateful for his help in the apartment. Wish we would have had more time to spend with him. Next time!

(Excellent )

14/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tjaša)

Last week we had agreed on her arriving yesterday, but she simply didn't show up. When I contacted her, she apologized and indicated her interest in coming today instead. Well ... same story today: again she simply didn't show up, and only wrote to me after I contacted her.
In the last days I had declined two other WorkAway requests, as I was… read more

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