Join our family at Attersee, Austria

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  Description

  Workawayers staying with us:
  Karolina: 28. March- 28. April
  Kaithlyn: 12. May - 31. May + 1. July - 31. July
  Rebecca: 27. July (or maybe earlier) - 28. August
  
  From September 14th onwards, we would love to host a Workawayer who would like to stay with us until December, for example. Shorter stays are possible, but longer stays are preferred.
  
  Hello, my name is Julia. I am a teacher, married to Thomas, and the mother of two young daughters aged one, named Helena, and three years, Selina. Our family residence is located in the Salzkammergut region, at a walking distance of approximately two minutes from Lake Attersee. Daily life is characterized by continuous views of the lake and the surrounding alpine landscape. It is a top holiday destination! Our neighbors, for example, run a guesthouse- meaning many people come here for vacation and pay a lot of money for accomodation!
  
  The region is widely known for its exceptional natural environment, which is considered to be particularly impressive. A broad range of sporting and outdoor activities is available in the immediate vicinity, including mountain biking, swimming, mountaineering, skiing, and related pursuits, all of which can be accessed directly from the place of residence. In addition to recreational opportunities, numerous cultural offerings are present around Lake Attersee, throughout the Salzkammergut, and in the nearby city of Salzburg.
  
  Public transportation connections by bus and train are available and allow access to the surrounding areas, although mobility is generally more convenient and easier when a private vehicle is used.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Water sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  After I had completed the Matura, I spent a year working as an au pair in Spain, living with a kind family and caring for their three young sons. I deeply appreciated this special period of life, and I am looking forward to give something back I received, so that you are able to benefit from us while staying with us.
  I loved travelling to various countries before having children, getting to know other cultures, traditions and connecting with people from all over the world. These were very enriching experiences and moments for me.
  
  Social activities are integrated into our family life and offer opportunities for connection with both the household and the local community. Shared meals, daily routines with our children, and joint leisure activities such as walks by Lake Attersee, outdoor sports, or excursions in the Salzkammergut region form a natural basis for social interaction. Participation in local events, cultural activities, and community life in the surrounding villages, as well as occasional visits to Salzburg, further enables contact with regional traditions and social networks.
  
  A range of skills and practical knowledge can be shared within the hosting environment. These include experiences related to childcare, family organization, and household management, as well as everyday practices of living with our young children. In addition, knowledge concerning gardening, the cultivation of fruit and vegetables, and sustainable, nature-oriented living in an alpine region is conveyed. Insights into Austrian culture, customs, and family life are also shared through daily interaction.
  
  By hosting people from different cultural backgrounds, intercultural learning and mutual understanding are hoped to be fostered. New perspectives on family life, social interaction, and cultural practices are expected to be gained, along with a deeper appreciation of diversity and alternative ways of living. Such exchanges are regarded as enriching and as a valuable contribution to openness, learning, and cultural awareness.

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  Au Pair Help

  This host is looking for Au pair help.

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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

  You should...
  - be a woman between 18 and 60
  - not smoke
  - not use electronic devices in front of our children or during helping hours
  - be patient, reliable, diligent, ambitious, motivated
  - enjoy cleaning the house
  - enjoy playing with our children
  - stay between 2 weeks and several months (longer stays are welcome and preferred!)
  
  We would be very happy, if you could help me in everyday life with my little girls.
  At present, additional assistance is particularly needed, as an anterior cruciate ligament injury was sustained while skiing at the beginning of the year, resulting in certain activities no longer being possible to the same extent as before.
  
  Support would mainly be required in household-related tasks, especially in the cleaning and general maintenance of the house (cleaning of bathrooms and toilets, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning of windows, cleaning of the kitchen, etc.)
  In addition, supervision of the children and engagement in play activities with them (alone without my appearance) would be great. (Only possible for long-stay-workawayers, because the kids have to get used to you and this needs quite a lot of time!) This tasks will also be desirable and require that the necessary experience and affection for children are present! :-)
  A large garden is also part of the property, where fruit and vegetables are cultivated with great enthusiasm. Gardening tasks are regularly required, and support in this area would be warmly appreciated.
  
  In most cases, support would be needed 5 days a week, while 2 days would generally be free. (For example 3-4 helping hours in the mornings and 2-3 helping hours in the evenings). For example from 8:00-12:30 with 30 minutes break inbetween and from 18:00 to 20:00 in the evening. Please be a bit flexible about that.
  
  An opportunity to get to know one another is greatly anticipated, and it would be a pleasure to introduce and share the many appealing aspects of the surrounding natural environment. You are more than welcome to join me and the kids in your free time anytime!
  
  A longer stay of a couple of weeks or several months would be highly appreciated. Furthermore, a non-smoking lifestyle is considered an important requirement!
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  What we expect from you:
  -) that you are conscientious, tidy, reliable, diligent, motivated, caring, committed, hardworking
  -) Help with household tasks (cleaning, tidying up and organizing the children’s toys)
  -) as well as gardening tasks such as weeding, sweeping, and watering the plants etc.
  
  What you can expect from us:
  -) A cheerful, active young family with very sweet girls
  -) a mountain bike you can use anytime in your free time
  -) your own private room and a private bathroom, but shared shower
  -) shared meals during working hours
  -) In your free time, you can either explore on your own and take care of your own meals, or you’re very welcome to spend time with us, join us on outings, and discover beautiful places in the area together with us. :)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would be happy if I could improve my English with a native speaker and if my kids could start learning English as well.
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  Accommodation

  The house is spacious, and a private room with an en-suite bathroom is provided in order to ensure sufficient privacy.
  If preferred, accommodation outdoors is also possible. A large parking area as well as ample space on the meadow are available for camping or for setting up a tent.

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  What else ...

  Consideration and respect for shared living arrangements are regarded as essential. As the children go to bed early, a quiet atmosphere in the house is required during the evening hours and nights. In addition, a tidy and clean approach to shared spaces and daily routines is expected. Furthermore it is expected that you LIKE CLEANING THE HOUSE- there is always a lot of cleaning to do. Furthermore, it is prerequisite that you really LOVE LITTLE KIDS and that you have a big disire spending time with them. During the working period, meals will be taken together. During leisure time, feel free to undertake excursions and explore the surrounding area. Of course you are very welcome to spend your free time with us!

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Minki

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