A happy family of six, bundled in warm clothes and hats, smiles together outside on a sunny day, with colorful houses and a clear blue sky behind them.
A backyard garden with raised beds, covered plants, lush greenery, a trampoline, a swing chair, flower beds, and nearby houses under a clear sky.
This image shows a bright, cozy kitchen with wooden floors, a central island with red chairs, large windows, and modern appliances. Sunlight fills the welcoming space.
The image shows a garden with a variety of plants and trees, featuring a mix of greenery and a stone wall in the background, with a clear and organized layout.
Weeping willow branches hang over a calm pond, reflecting houses and reeds. Spring greenery surrounds tranquil water, with blue sky peeking through the trees and branches.
This cozy living room features pallet sofas with white cushions, a wooden floor, a central table, a large window, minimal decor, and a woven hanging lamp.
This cozy room has wooden flooring, a central window, vintage furniture, a rocking chair, a dresser, and a patterned brown wall with a pendant lamp.
This cozy room features wooden floors, a single bed with patterned bedding, vintage furniture, a white floral dresser, a hanging lamp, and soft, warm lighting.
Two children pose outdoors; the younger one with curly blonde hair is playfully riding on the older one’s back. Both are smiling, enjoying a bright, sunny day.
The image depicts a two-story building under construction, featuring scaffolding and a group of people standing on the second floor, waving at the camera.
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The image depicts a woman proudly holding up two freshly harvested beets, showcasing their vibrant red color and earthy texture, set against a serene garden backdrop.
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Help a family staying in a sweet town near Berlin, Germany

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family with four children (ages 5 to 16). Healthy and loving relationships between family members are important to us, so our home is usually filled with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
    After living in communities that we helped to build, we are now living as a family in a house in the charming village of Bad Belzig.

    We have a strong interest in environmental issues and in technical as well as social solutions for the challenges of the modern world. Our kitchen is vegetarian, and the meals we cook are mainly vegan.
    We have renovated the house ecologically — both outside and partly inside — and there is still some work to do.

    We would love your help with our building projects, in the garden, with cleaning, or in the kitchen. And if you get along well with our kids, you’re very welcome to spend time with them and give us a hand with childcare too. We’ll make sure you don’t work more than 20 hours a week, so there’s plenty of time to relaxe and explore the surroundings. We’re happy to coordinate tasks and working times according to your needs.

    We can offer:

    -2–3 days off (or other arrangements if you prefer)

    - a kind and welcoming family as your hosts

    - mostly organic vegan/vegetarian food

    - your own room

    - a bike

    Of course, we’re always here for your questions and needs, and we’re looking forward to meeting you and learning from each other.
    Still, you will have plenty of time on your own, as our time and attention are never quite enough for kids, work, and everything that needs to be done. If you can enjoy this as freedom and time for your own interests, we’re the right place for you. 😊
    We’re looking forward to meeting you, learning from each other, and sharing a good time together!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Technology
    Politics / Social justice
    LGBTQ
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Photography
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Writing
    Plant care
    Architecture
    Carpentry
    Outdoor activities
    Fitness
    Camping
    Nature
    Team sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Bad Belzig is a sweet litle town with a nice castle, a thermal bath and a couple of hiking trails in the surrounding. There are lots of interesting communitys in the area as well. Whenever you want to feel the pulse of the capital, you reach the center of Berlin by train in an hour. Johannes is grown there, so get some inside views and tipps from us if you like! Potsdam is even closer and Leipzig is also worth a visit.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    You don't need any special skills as long as you are interested in learning new things. Some tasks can be physically demanding.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You have your own room with a double bed in it. It is close to our kitchen and a bathroom.
    We eat three times a day and you are invited to joyn us. Times are normally about 7:30 am, 12 am and 18 pm. It is also possible that you use the kitchen to prepare your own food, as long it is vegetarian. Take snacks as much as you need. We very seldom eat sweets. Pleace do not give sweets to the kids ;-)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Some years ago Diana also did a work and travel year and had unforgetable wwoofing experiences in communitys and families. Johannes traveld the world in younger ages. We are happy to invite the world to us now :-)

    Some more infos about the place:
    We live pretty close to the main busstation, a supermarket, an open air swimming pool, a playground and a little lake and the forest. You can lent a bike from us. By bike you are in ten minutes at the train station. The train leaves every half an hour to potsdam and berlin.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

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

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Child-friendly animals are welcome.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    My animals / pets

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A happy family of six, bundled in warm clothes and hats, smiles together outside on a sunny day, with colorful houses and a clear blue sky behind them.
A backyard garden with raised beds, covered plants, lush greenery, a trampoline, a swing chair, flower beds, and nearby houses under a clear sky.
This image shows a bright, cozy kitchen with wooden floors, a central island with red chairs, large windows, and modern appliances. Sunlight fills the welcoming space.
The image shows a garden with a variety of plants and trees, featuring a mix of greenery and a stone wall in the background, with a clear and organized layout.
Weeping willow branches hang over a calm pond, reflecting houses and reeds. Spring greenery surrounds tranquil water, with blue sky peeking through the trees and branches.
This cozy living room features pallet sofas with white cushions, a wooden floor, a central table, a large window, minimal decor, and a woven hanging lamp.
This cozy room has wooden flooring, a central window, vintage furniture, a rocking chair, a dresser, and a patterned brown wall with a pendant lamp.
This cozy room features wooden floors, a single bed with patterned bedding, vintage furniture, a white floral dresser, a hanging lamp, and soft, warm lighting.
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Two children pose outdoors; the younger one with curly blonde hair is playfully riding on the older one’s back. Both are smiling, enjoying a bright, sunny day.
The image depicts a two-story building under construction, featuring scaffolding and a group of people standing on the second floor, waving at the camera.
A person is standing in front of a wall with a large hole in it, likely for a before-and-after photo for a DIY project. The wall is white and the person is wearing a shirt and pants.
The image shows a room with a window, featuring a wall and floor. The walls are white, and the floor is made of wood. The room is empty, with no furniture or objects present.
The image depicts a woman proudly holding up two freshly harvested beets, showcasing their vibrant red color and earthy texture, set against a serene garden backdrop.
The image depicts a family of four digging a hole in their backyard, with a man and two children using shovels and a woman observing from the side.

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