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Description
Au Pair Wanted – Family of 4 in Rural Portugal (Room & Board + Pay)
We're a friendly, easy-going expat family living near São Pedro do Sul, in Northern-Central Portugal. Our organic, off-grid home & farm is part of a small village in the Portuguese countryside. It is a peaceful, wild place, perfect for someone who loves the outdoors, hiking, and a slower pace of life away from the city.
We have a happy, energetic & intelligent 3-year-old little boy, and are expecting the arrival of our baby girl very soon. We're looking for someone enthusiastic, warm, and reliable to join our little family as a live-in au pair to help us through this exciting new chapter for a couple months this winter (and possibly longer if it's a good fit for everyone!)
Looking forward to hearing from you! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Culture
Farming
Events & social
Writing
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a cross-cultural family/village group of all ages with diverse life, travel, and volunteer experiences; knowledge in permaculture, agroforestry, soil science, homesteading, eco-living, herbalism, French/world cooking, fermentation, animal husbandry, nutrition , meditation, etc.
In the warm months, the farm is a busy place where we host many volunteers who come to learn about organic farming and homesteading. Winter is our time to rest and recharge.
The farm is part of a small traditional Portuguese village with a few older people still living the old way& another expat family we collaborate with who are also building up their project nextdoor.
We’re part of a vibrant international community of expats living in the region with many fun & diverse events happening regularly.
The farm also backs up to a vast mountain wilderness with pure rivers, hiking trails, and picturesque views. -
Au Pair Help
This host is looking for Au pair help.
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
The role:
Around 5 hours of your help per day, (weekends free) to help us with the following:
- Spending fun, creative time with our 3 year-old son (without the use of screens ;)
- briefly watching our baby while mom takes a few moments to care for herself
- Light housework such as vacuuming, laundry, cleaning, tidying up toys etc
- Helping with cooking & meal prep
Who we're looking for:
- Someone who loves children, is patient, kind and trustworthy
- Fluent in English or French
- Enthusiastic & creative around children
- Flexible & adaptable to a casual family & co-living home environment
- Some prior experience with young children is a plus, but not essential — a genuine love for kids matters most
- Someone who will enjoy the quiet village life during the cozy winter months when it can be quite cold & rainy outside. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
In exchange for your help, we offer complete room & board, plus a monthly stipend. You will have a private room in our comfortable family home, with a good bed and peaceful vibes. Awake to the gentle sound of rain falling and the birds singing outside your window from their trees.
We eat healthy, whole foods (including fish & meat), choosing bio options when possible. We are good cooks and expect to share most meals together as a family with our au pair.
Outside, our 4ha farm is a beautiful place with an incredible view and endless nature awaits your exploration. A mountain stream flows in our hidden valley, and the winter mists which drift by are truly enchanting.
What we offer:
- Your own private bedroom in a cozy, comfortable house
- 3 wholesome meals a day
- A calm, beautiful setting surrounded by forests, farmland, and countryside — ideal for hiking and outdoor time on days off
- A close-knit, welcoming family environment, with cats and chickens to keep you company
- Weekend outings and little adventures together when we can
- Paid position
- The chance to be part of a growing family at a meaningful time in our lives
If you're looking for a change of pace, a chance to experience real Portuguese countryside living, and a family that will treat you like one of us — we'd love to hear from you! -
What else ...
Give & receive jn a spirit of positivity & gratefulness.
No drama, good vibes!
There is a good system of local transport options, where I can pick you up at the station..
Let’s have a blast!
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
Good cell reception, wifi available
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Space for parking camper vans
2 flat van spaces
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Can possibly accept pets
For discussion
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Preta
Our best sweet old girl 🐺
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The place itself is beautiful and serene. The water that constantly flows … read more
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The place itself is beautiful and serene. The water that constantly flows … read more
tant de choses différentes, du jardin à l'atelier, en passant par les peintures d'une nouvelle vie en couleurs, l'énergie de la famille, du sourire collé au visage de François, à ma petite tête de joie ulysse, à toutes les attentions de suzie, et l'enthousiasme … read more
Working with François was a precious experience; he is kind and … read more
We stayed … read more
The place is a complete paradise if you enjoy nature like me, the view of the mountains, the green vegetation, the water is always moving.
The work was always varied and well distributed during the day, so I could have a short nap after lunch if I felt … read more
We were welcomed as if we were family.
We learned SO much in the 3 weeks that we spent with them. We learnt all about growing food, preparing the land for seeding and we ate the delicious food that they provided which came from the beautiful gardens outside.
François was extremely generous … read more
I really enjoyed the company of those two very warm and open hearted individual’s as well as the other helper Simone from then Netherlands. The atmosphere was respectful and the … read more
They were super flexible with our arrival and departure, always listened to our concerns and were open for new ideas and different points of view.
The work was splitted in two parts. In the first two hours we worked all together on a … read more
They were so much help to us; … read more
When I arrived, I received a very warm welcome by Suzie & François. From the beginning on, I enjoyed my time at the farm. The place is really beautiful & peaceful and got a wonderful view over the mountains. After work, we were able to take a refreshing bath in one of the water tanks which function as pools - just great! … read more
She happily helped us around the farm, even transporting several wheelbarrows of gravel, sand & blocks down the hill for a construction project—quite an impressive feat!
We had great conversations about … read more
