Help fixing our family summerhouse in the Lapland wilderness in Västerbotten, Sweden

Description

We are a family of four who need some help fixing our cabin/summerhouse in the wild. This is a great opportunity for nature lovers (especially fishers), who don't fear mosquitoes.

Types of help and learning opportunities

DIY and building projects
General Maintenance

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

The cultural experience will be one of solitude in a distant house in the wilderness in Lapland in the north of Sweden, with great fishing possibilities, and overall a wonderful nature experience(minus the mosquitoes). The experience is also that of a time travel. The house is not connected to the power grid, but have an installed solar panel for light and cellphone charging. The water in the lake is used for washing,dishwashing and cleaning. There is only an outdoor toilet, and the food is cooked on an iron stove.

Projects involving children

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

Help

Painting, both outdoor and indoor plus putting up wallpaper inside.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent

Accommodation

The house is not connected to the power grid, but have an installed solar panel for light and cellphone charging. The water in the lake is used for washing,dishwashing and cleaning. There is only an outdoor toilet, and the food is cooked on an iron stove. You will have a private room for the whole stay, and most of the days you will have the whole hose for your self. We will provide food, but the guest may prepare the meals themself most of the time.

What else ...

In your time of you can go fishing in the lake Giertsjaure and the river Giertsbäcken. Great possibilities to catch salmon trout, white fish, bass and pike. Hiking to a mountaintop to experience the midnight sun in the summer. Reading books, writing and contemplating. Enjoy the silence and being a part of the nature. We can pick up guests at the airport or train/bus station in Lycksele. Once located in the cabin there are no means of public transportation during the stay. Of course we will be standby to pick up guests for transportation if needed during the stay. We are generally looking for help for a min. of 1 week and a max. of 2 weeks

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

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week