Join our family at Attersee, Austria

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  Description

  Workawayers wanted:
  -) From Sept. 13- Sept. 30: German-speaking young woman
  -) From Oct. 19 to Oct. 30: 1 Workaway woman
  -) from Nov. 2 to Nov. 13: 1 or 2 Workawayers
  -) From late December/early January: 1 or 2 Workawayers, if possible long term
  
  Hello!
  
  My name is Julia and I´m married to my great husband Thomas. We are currently a family of four with two young children, named Selina (born 2023) and Helena (born 2024). Family life is lively, sometimes a little chaotic, but always full of love, laughter, and beautiful moments.
  
  We are a warm and easy-going family living in one of the most beautiful regions of Austria, directly above Lake Attersee in the Salzkammergut. We have a breathtaking, uninterrupted lake view and the water can be reached within a 2 minute walk from our home.
  
  We are looking for kind, reliable, and open-minded Workawayers... We are especially happy to host two female Workawayers and it would be great if both of you are fine with sharing a room. Couples or a female and male Workaway team are also welcome. If a male Workawayer joins us, we would particularly appreciate someone who enjoys practical projects, some "harder" gardening, and DIY work around the property. (The best time of the year for that are the cooler months between November and March)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  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

  We value kindness, honesty, and mutual respect. We want our Workaway to feel comfortable in our home and to have enough privacy and free time to enjoy the area independently.
  
  You are welcome to spend your free time with us, but there is absolutely no obligation. Some guests enjoy joining family activities, while others prefer exploring on their own- we are happy with both.
  
  If you love nature, lakes, mountains, family life and authentic cultural exchange, we would be deligthed to hear from you!
  
  
  What we offer:
  - a private bedroom (shared if you are travelling together as a couple or if you are fine with sharing it)
  - your own bathroom (the shower is shared with all of us)
  - a mountain bike you can use anytime in your freetime
  - stunning lake views and direct access to Lake Attersee
  - beautiful hiking trails, swimming spots and nature right outside the door
  - all meals and staple food provided; however, not sweets, cookies, nibbles, alkohol or other "special things"
  - a peaceful and safe environment in the Austrian countryside
  - a genuine family experience and cultural exchange
  - weekend trips and local sigthseeing if you would like to join us
  - picking you up from Vöcklabruck station and taking you there (possible during the week if you are flexible about the time)
  
  We enjoy showing our guests some of our favourite places around the Salzkammergut and introducing them to Austrian family life.
  
  We are looking to welcoming you to our little corner of Austria!
  
  Your future Austrian family at Lake Attersee :-)

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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

  Above all, we would appreciate practical support in our daily lives.
  
  The help we envision would include the following:
  - playing with the children and, if necessary, assisting them with eating.
  - house cleaning (cleaning of bathrooms and toilets, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning of windows, cleaning of the kitchen, etc.)
  - tidying and organizing
  - general household support
  - watering the plants in the garden
  - occasional weeding in the garden
  
  In addition to the regular household tasks, we have several exciting outdoor projects that we would love to complete together. Depending on your interests and skills, you are very welcome to help with projects such as:
  
  - building a new chicken coop
  - constructing four additional raised garden beds
  - creating two raspberry beds
  - shrub pruning and hedge trimming
  - general garden improvements
  - small DIY and maintenance projects around the house and property
  
  These projects are completely varied and can be a lot of fun, especially if you enjoy working outdoors and creating something lasting.
  
  If you enjoy spending time with children and everyone feels comfortable together, help with children would also be very appreciated!
  
  It is important for us that you don´t smoke and that you don´t use electronic devices in front of our children or during helping hours. Moreover, please clean your private room once a week in your free time!
  
  Ideally, you would stay with us for 4 to 12 weeks, although longer stays are also welcome if it suits both sides. We believe that everyone benefits from having enough time to get to know each other, settle into family life, and truly experience the Austrian way of life.

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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; however, I´m also very interested in other languages and cultures and we are glad to meet people from all over the world. Of course we are also happy to help you with the german language if you are interested.
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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; however the shower is shared with us.
  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 ...

  There are lots of beautiful and unique places to explore; for example: Mondsee, Salzburg, Gmunden, Bad Ischl, Hallstatt, breathtaking mountain lakes, or just the beautiful surrounding nature around our house.
  You can do hikes , go swimming, stand-up-paddling, going on boat-trips, mountain-biking, cycling, running, or just relax at our house with beautiful views or directly at the lake, skiing, cross country skiing, snow-hiking, etc. There are thousands of possibilities available. :-)

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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

  There is enough space for a van- many parking lots are available.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Minki

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