Join our family and immerse yourself in local culture in the heart of Chamonix Valley, Les Houches, France

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  Description

  We are a British family of four (mum, dad and two sporty teenagers) living a busy life in the heart of the Chamonix valley. We are very time poor, so often jobs relating to home maintenance and gardening get left on the bottom of the pile. We'd welcome help to get some of these tasks done, whilst offering a chance to stay in one of the most mountain destinations on earth. It's a great opportunity for someone wanting to improve their english language skills, experience the mountains for the first time or someone who simply wants to spend time in a special place. We offer a totally independent two bedroom chalet as accommodation and all meals (eaten sometimes with us and sometimes pre-prepared and alone).

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Events & social

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Performing arts

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Team sports

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Mountain

  

  Beach

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are an English family who live in the heart of the mountain community in the Chamonix Valley. We speak english at home and french with neighbours and friends. We are happy to work with anyone wishing to improve their English. We are well integrated into our local community, which is a wonderful mix of french and international residents who have settled here to enjoy everything mountain life offers.

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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

  We need help with simple gardening tasks, painting and decorating and other small DIY tasks. Also occasional dog-sitting for our brilliant border collie.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  We offer a luxury new build independent chalet. It has two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and living area with its own terrace. We follow a sensible healthy and balanced diet and cook international dishes from scratch most days when at home.
  
  We enjoy a healthy and balanced diet, mostly cooked from scratch. We often batch cook at the weekends, as weekdays and evenings can be busy with work and sports practices etc. Our guests can either join us for meals or prepare their own food and eat in their independent accommodation. We will provide either pre-prepared meals or ingredients and supplies to cook with.

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  What else ...

  We are looking for people who are happy to help us with DIY and gardening and who wish to improve their language skills and experience some mountain adventures. We may be able to provide access to a car (subject to an age minimum and holding a valid international driving licence).

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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

  We are happy for you to manage your time to fit around your work schedule.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Jack

  Border Collie

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