Join our family at Attersee, Austria

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  Description

  !!!ATTENTION: At present, we would prefer women between the age of 18 and 50 with Austrian, UK or US nationality.!!!
  
  Hello, my name is Julia. I am 35 years old, 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 the top holiday destination! Our neighbors run a guesthouse, meaning many people come here for vacation!
  
  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

  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

  Social activities are integrated into everyday family life and offer opportunities for connection with both the household and the local community. Shared meals, daily routines with 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 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 50
  - not smoke
  - not use electronic devices in front of our children or during helping hours
  - be patient, reliable, diligent
  - enjoy cleaning the house
  - enjoy playing with our children
  - stay between 2 weeks and if everything goes well, longer stays of several months are welcome and preferred!
  
  If an interest exists in getting to know our family and spending a period of time together, primary support would be provided to me in everyday life with the two young children. 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. In addition, supervision of the children and engagement in play activities with them would form an important part of daily routines. 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.
  
  THE MAIN PART OF YOUR WORK WILL BE CLEANING THE HOUSE ( Cleaning of bathrooms and toilets, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning of windows, cleaning of the kitchen, etc.). IT IS EXPECTED THAT WORK AND CLEANING TASKS ARE CARRIED OUT DILIGENTLY, WITH MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT, AS WELL AS EFFICIENTLY AND THOROUGHLY. The second big part of your work will be SPENDING TIME WITH THE CHILDREN, playing with them, feeding them, and changing diapers. This tasks will also be desirable and require that the necessary experience and affection for children are present!
  
  In most cases, support would be provided from Monday to Thursday between 08:00 and 17:00, while Fridays through Sundays would generally be free. Depending on specific requirements or particular projects, such as planting trees or pruning shrubs in the garden, adjustments to these time frames may occasionally occur.
  
  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.
  A longer stay of several months would be highly appreciated. Furthermore, a non-smoking lifestyle is considered an important requirement.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: 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.
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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 and THIS WILL BE THE MAIN PART OF YOUR WORK. IT IS EXPECTED THAT WORK AND CLEANING TASKS ARE CARRIED OUT DILIGENTLY, WITH MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT, AS WELL AS EFFICIENTLY AND THOROUGHLY. Furthermore, it is prerequisite that you really LOVE LITTLE KIDS and that you have a big disire spending time with them, because this will be the second big part of your work, SPENDING TIME WITH THE CHILDREN, playing with them, feeding them, and changing diapers. You will need the necessary experience and affection for children. During working hours from Monday to Thursday, meals will be taken together. During leisure time from Friday to Sunday, excursions can be undertaken, the surrounding area can be explored, and meals can be self-catered. (Grocery stores are within walking or cycling distance.)

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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?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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