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Do you want to stay in our cabin and do some outdoor painting work? Our cabin is in the Norwegian forest, by a nice little lake. It is possible to swim and fish, go for walks and relax when you are not painting. If you have a drivers license you can borrow a car and be flexible about getting to civilization if you need to. If you don't have a licence, we will drive you there, and drive you when you need it. You can also borrow a bicycle. The cabin has no electricity or running water, it is primitive and cosy. There is solar power and internet. You must be able to fire up the fireplace and cook on a gas stove. If there are two of you, that's fine, then you have company.
In week 32 we need someone to live in our house, taking care of our cats . This will be combined with another project: We are planning to move to a smaller house and this house needs a coat of paint. In addition, we need help to give the house we live in today "the final touch" before selling. This includes painting walls indoors and out, some carpentry if you can, or housekeeping to give us more time to redecorate ourselves.
You will live in our house when working at our home (not the cabin). It is possible to bring the cats to the cabin as well.
As the work will be carried out in two places, it is preferable that you have a driving license or can ride a bicycle.
We live in a small town called Gjøvik, the town is close to Mjøsa and we have all the Norwegian nature right outside the door. In Gjøvik you will find the university NTNU. If you like to go for a walk in the forest/mountain, it is a great opportunity to join the local DNT (Den norske turistforening) - many go on a walk together. Hiking trails start right outside our door, as well as cross-country trails.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHouse sittingCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hopefully you will live as a part of our family. Our four kids have left the house, so we will be glad to have company in the daily life. If you want to learn Norwegian we will speak to you in our language, otherwise we speak pretty good English. We have two cats (Siberian), they are lovely.
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Help
Our cat Leo loves company in the house! And; If you like painting walls - we really need you. And if you like cooking food, you can do housekeeping and I may paint :) From may 2024 we will need help with outdoor painting and gardening, later on indoor painting.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I like to speak English to get better, and I will also like to help if someone will try to learn NorwegianAccommodation
We can offer two bedrooms and a separate/private bath-room, we can host friends travelling together. If you want you can eat your dinner together with us. Breakfast an lunch we usually eat at work. You may use our kitchen and prepare your own food, if that is preferable. You will have your own small fridge for personal food. Eating together with us includes the food, of course.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
People coming to our house will have free internet access.
Space for parking camper vans
We have parking area for a motorhome, and electricity. We can NOT offer septic tank emptying.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The work is independent but reviewed daily so there is no confusion. My work was painting the lower level walls,… read more