Help with childcare and finca projects in Tenerife, Spain

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  Description

  Hola & Aloha!
  
  We've recently moved to a lovely finca in the north of Tenerife and would be delighted to welcome some helping hands to join us in our journey.
  
  We are a family of four (ages 45, 36, 5, and 3) and we’re excited about our project to restore the land using Ernst Götsch's syntropic farming method. Our goal is to create a thriving food forest and implement various other eco-friendly solutions along the way.
  
  Before embarking on our parenting journey, we lived full-time on our sailboat. We started in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, traveled through Europe, and along the Atlantic coast of Africa, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean and exploring the Caribbean Sea all the way to Panama. Our years living on a boat taught us to embrace minimal comforts and adapt to nature, focusing on sustainable practices like solar energy and water conservation. Principles we are happy to continue at our land project as well.
  
  We look forward to connecting with others who share our passion for sustainable living.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  If you're interested in learning more about permaculture, particularly syntropic farming, and want to live a life more connected to nature, this is a wonderful opportunity for you.
  
  I have recently completed my Permaculture Design Certificate and am currently participating in an active online course on syntropic agroforestry, which you're welcome to join during your stay.
  
  We would also love to share our experiences from years of living on a sailboat, embracing a minimalist lifestyle, and being conscious of our resources and the environment. This is a valuable skill that we are eager to teach, as well as sharing insights into off-grid living and the adventures of sailing. We have our sailboat nearby, and for longer stays, we can arrange sailing with you if it's a good fit.

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  Au Pair Help

  Further details can be found here

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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

  We are currently seeking two kinds of help / two people with different focuses:
  
  1. Childcare helper
  We have two fun, energetic kids (aged 5 and 3) who love stories, crafts, nature walks, and creative play. Your role will be playing with them, exploring new activities, and fostering their creativity to ensure they have a wonderful time. Experience with kids is preferred.
  
  2. Practical helper
  You’ll assist with construction and maintenance projects on the finca: simple construction and carpentry, stone work, ... You don’t need to be a pro – enthusiasm and willingness to learn are most important.
  
  Ideally we are looking for two people traveling together. If you’re traveling solo, willingness to share the spacious bell tent is key.
  
  The commitment involves working ~ 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. You will always have two consecutive days off.
  
  Our children are very open-hearted and enjoy meeting new people. However, we value longer stays to help form a trusting bond with them.
  
  We are raising our children to be bilingual in German and Spanish. Therefore, we kindly ask that only those who can communicate fluently in one of these two languages apply for this project.
  
  If you are a family traveling with a child or children, this could work well depending on their ages. They should be roughly the same age as our children (born in 2020 and 2022).
  
  The hours have been reduced from the standard WorkAway schedule because we're requesting that you prepare some of your own meals.
  
  What’s included? We will provide a large lunch six days a week. Additionally: Coffee, tea, non-dairy milk, and Gofio (the traditional Canarian cereal) or other alternative will be available for breakfast on a self-service basis. Any additional items you wish to have are your responsibility to arrange for. We also ask that you take care of your own dinner. There will surely be days when we dine together, but it won’t be every day.
  
  Note: The meals we provide are often vegetarian. However, we follow a flexitarian diet and cannot cater for a strict vegan diet.
  
  We are more than happy to take you shopping with us, and you'll have plenty of fridge and shelf space to store your food.
  
  Every Sunday, our family goes on an excursion and has lunch at a restaurant. You're welcome to join us, at your own expense.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Danish: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  We offer a spacious bell tent with a diameter of 4 meters, suitable for two people. Inside are two single beds (90x200) (real beds no camping mattresses!). They could be combined into a large double bed (180x200) when traveling as a couple. The tent is very cozy in a natural environment, along with the soothing sound of waves at night. It also has its own private solar power setup, heating, and we provide linen and towels for your stay.
  
  Please note that our bathroom is shared and includes a composting toilet. As of November 2024, we still have a shower with non-heated water. All the water we use goes directly into our garden, so we kindly ask that you use only biodegradable products. If you don’t have any on hand, you are welcome to use ours.
  
  As we live in a community, we kindly ask everyone to clean up after themselves, which includes washing your own dishes after use. We also take turns attending to the composting toilet and other community tasks.
  
  When contacting us, please include the phrase "Las Prepetas" in your message. This lets us know that you have read all the information and are genuinely interested in reaching out. Messages that do not include this phrase will receive a standard response and will be declined.

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  What else ...

  Tenerife offers a wealth of experiences, with its diverse natural landscapes ranging from the majestic 3,718-meter-high Teide volcano to its beautiful beaches.
  
  A bus stop is conveniently located 200 meters from the property, featuring three bus lines (325, 392 & 460) that provide direct access to various destinations. These include Icod de los Vinos and Puerto de la Cruz, as well as popular beach spots on the southern side of the island, such as Los Gigantes and Adeje.
  
  Additionally, we are only a pleasant, scenic walk away from local town Icod de los Vinos, which takes just 30 minutes (even our two-year-old can manage it!). For those seeking a bit more adventure, there's a 40-minute hike to the charming and historic harbor town of Garachico.
  
  We are excited to help you discover this beautiful island that we are fortunate to call our home.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We have a Starlink setup at the Finca, providing a reliable internet connection with speeds up to 300MB/s.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  As long as you are sure they wouldn’t disturb the wildlife, we can talk about it. We have many beautiful small birds and large lizards that live here and should be protected. Also We have two kids, two dogs and currently 27 chickens running freely on our finca. So any animal must be well trained to respect them.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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