Learn about self-sufficiency with our family in Paltamo, Northern Finland

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  Description

  I'm Minna and I live with my family in northern Finland. Our family consists of me, my husband and one child who lives at home.
  the oldest children live in their own home.
  We are looking for volunteer helpers.
  We live in Northern Finland. In the middle of a clean lake and forest. We have dairy goats. On the beautiful shore of Oulu lake. We raise goats and that's the biggest thing right now. We have one big horse, a pony and a donkey. If you are looking for a riding stable, this is not it. You can spend a lot of time with the animals here. You can handle a horse from the ground and ride if your skills are sufficient. Help is needed all year round
  
  We have our own beach where it is good to swim and the horses also like to swim. So you can go swimming with the horses.
  Here you can get to the peace of nature in the midst of animals and nice people.
  The distance to the nearest village is about half an hour by car. We also have exchange students from around the world through the organization.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Here you will learn how to milking goats, make goat's milk cheese and other delicacies. To make goat milk soap. Get to know Finnish culture.

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  Help

  Need help with animal care and some housework. For example, cooking cleaning. My son is 12years old with his English practice and I also need a practice myself.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Finnish: 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.
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  Accommodation

  We live in the countryside.
  Small farmhouse by the lake.
  Pure nature is unique.
  Accommodation in a private room in the main building.
  Eating with family.
  Helpers belong to our family. So you are one family member.

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  What else ...

  Free time.
  You can hike in the woods
  Rowing a boat on the lake.
  Swim
  Ride
  Rotate
  Go dance
  Shopping
  
  We can make small excursions to different destinations.
  For example, we have nearby the ruins of the castle.
  
  Means of transport
  We have driven to various destinations.

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week