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Hello!
We´re a happy family of three plus a kitty. We´re looking for a Workaway that would like to come and be a part of our little family.
I am a medical doctor, working in the daytime. My boys are extremely sweet, if I do say so my self:) My little one is nine and my older is 19. They both spaek English.
Taking care of the home is a big task for one person, so I had help now for almost four years. It was a great experience. I love the cultural exchange the experience brings.
I need help with regular house chores and some odd stuff (like running errands, perhaps cleaning the car etc.)
We live in a nice apartment right in the city center, in a quiet street. The two main shopping streets are 5 and 10 minutes walk away, with their cafes, shops and restaurants. Also there is a lovely outdoors pool 5 min. away, with warm geothermal water and hot tubs. The pools are a rich part of Icelandic culture. Transport is easy from here, both for inside Reykjavík and buses to the countryside. We have good wi-fi connection.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We´re a lively family and we´d love to share our knowledge about Iceland and give you tips on things to see and enjoy.
I´ve lived abroad and am an open minded person. I do like things tidy and running smooth in the household, but I like to have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I speak fluent English, having lived in Canada and England.
I really love to be out in the Icelandic countryside my self. We could all go together on shorter rides to see the countryside if you´d like, and perhaps stay a few nights at our little cottage.
My older son is very mature in many ways, he´s the most wonderful, lovely person, with a good sense of humor and quite philosophically minded:) He has sometimes had a tough time, as he has Asperger syndrome and during the last year been ill with post-COVID and sitll is:( So he´s mostly at home, in his computer, playing games and talking to friends.
The little one is wonderful too, he is dreamy, cheerful and creative, and has a mild and pleasant temperament.
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Help
The house chores include doing laundry, cleaning (I do have a hoovering robot though), cooking, clearing the kitchen after meals, running some errands, shopping, etc. - basically, what is needed in a regular household. Also some odd stuff in between, like I mention above. All within the limits of the working hours that are laid out, of course.
Some of the work you can schedule as you like, as the cleaning, all though within a certain time limit. I would like you to be around during mealtimes during weekdays, and when you are at home during weekends. With some exceptions if you have important plans. I do want you to have a great time during your stay:)
Work would mainly be during weekdays, but when your not away on trips or have other plans, I would like to ask you to help me a bit on the weekends too, help me get on top of things.
I´d like you to get the most out of your stay so I´d like to be flexible in general. Having said that, I do very much need the extra help you would be providing.
We´re looking for a person that is very honest, reliable and warm and would genuinely care for the boys and our home. Someone who would like to take part in our life and make our every day even better (providing some spare time for me to be able to do some things for my self too:)
I am looking for someone who has experience in running a home (be it only her/his own home) and can be very independent in their work and helps me organize daily things. For example taking initiative and helping me organize meals, and "taking over" the laundry and keeping the house clean, without me having to ask or even think about it.
I´m looking for a organized person who like me, wants things to be nice and tidy and having practical things under control. That way I will have some time to do enjoyable things too:)
Also, someone who will go and have a nice time and get the most out of her/his stay!
We have mostly had female helpers, but if you are a guy who is very neat and efficient in house chores and running a home, please be welcome to check it out.
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Icelandic: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
Our apartment has 4 bedrooms, living room/dinning room and kitchen. Your room has a big window facing south. It is spacious, with a good closet and a desk etc.
There´s a good sunny garden.
It´s a cozy, happy home, and we´d love for the right person to be a part of it:)
What else ...
It´s easy to enjoy Reykjavík from here. You can walk all around the city center, go to the harbor and do some whale watching if you like, enjoy the food at restaurants, shop etc. Iceland´s largest church, one of Reykjavík´s landmarks is just a stone throw away. You can go to the top and see all of the city!
The pool is five minutes away, and it´s wonderful for exercise or to relax.
There is a brand new gym very close by.
Taking the bus inside Reykjavík is easy from here. Also buses for outside of Reykjavík go from a station which is a 10-15 min. walk away. The Golden circle is popular from Reykjavík and also many other sights close to Reykjavík.
I´d love to help you finding things to see and help you organize things if you like to:)
My previous helpers have had a rich social life and enjoyed trips to see the country, along side providing me the help that I need. If you like, I can hook you up with some of them, so you can hear how their stay was:)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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