Description
We have a wonderful, quiet place in the middle of Finland on the island of the magnificent Lake Oulujärvi. We have a sense of humor. We like music, good food and art. We have three dogs and chickens. The island has 28 km of sandy beach, lots of mushrooms and berries, you can fish in the ponds or in a clean lake. In late summer you can see the northern lights and the magnificent August moon. The sunrises and sunsets are like in the paintings.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Passengers benefit from a cultural exchange by exploring the magnificent unique Finnish archipelago. Travelers can learn about the region's history, food culture, as well as Finnish art and cordial Finnish hospitality.
We offer a bicycle and rowing boat as well as a sup board.
Help
Description
You can hook up with us in may 2023.

Background
We have Arthouse and have together with volunteers fixed, developed it in an eco friendly way, creating, upgrading and having lots of fun. We try to balance origin, interests and genders.

Activities
Garden tasks and help in the kitchen and with cleaning.
If you have skills, art activities with children.
There is a diversity of projects, tasks and daily routines.

Help us with eco-friendly projects, jobs outside, gardening raking, painting, etc. and cleaning small cottages.

We like outdoors - hiking, fishing, boating, sauna, bbq or just to enjoy the
wilderness, quietness, northern lights etc.

Once a week we go to Kajaani, the main city of the province of Kainuu, for groceries, shopping, events etc.

You reach the city of Kajaani by car 80 km.

Kajaani 60 min or Paltamo 35min is our pickup point.

Please give a comprehensive description so we get a good feeling for you. Also talking by phone.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Swedish: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
France. English.
Accommodation
You can stay in a dormitory and in a nice little log cabin.
What else ...
We need help with baking, cooking under our guidance, help with tidying up the premises of the art house and staff, watering flowers in the yard and other ancillary tasks.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 278282177882

Feedback (1)

20 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Mónika & István) for host

We spent 10 weeks here in the summer of 2023, and it was one of the defining experiences of our lives. Maija and Miia are really caring hosts, the place is beautiful, the island is stunning. There is always a lot to do :-), but you won't be bored in your free time either, there are so many activity to do here.
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