Help us with the children and explore the beautiful nature of Steigen, Norway

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  Description

  We are a Norwegian family with four kids. Kids 4, 8, and 12, and a teenage boy (soon 18). We mostly need help to the youngest children (4 and 8). Dad is working as a salmon farmer and mom is a midwifery student in Oslo, and is commuting to Steigen in the weekends.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will have plenty of free time when kids are at school/kindergarden, and in the evenings/ weekends (most of the days). You can learn language and traditions. You can go fishing, hiking, skiing, and explore the beautiful nature of Steigen in North of Norway. We have to cars, one car is (mostly) available for you.

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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 looking for a person who can help us with the kids. We need help mostly in the morning to get the kids ready for school, make breakfast, lunch. Drive kids with the car to the kindergarden/school. Some days we can ask you to do some house chores (wash clothes, vacuming, etc). Afternoon (arrange in advance) : We might need some help with kids logistics from school and kindergarden, light meal preparation, or in the evenings (but will arrange in advance). We need a volunteer who is outgoing, positive and taking initiative. You must have experience with children and references is an advantage. You must have driver license.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Norwegian: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Separate room and bathroom

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  What else ...

  The house i s close to the sea. You can climb different mountains, go fishing, swim in the sea, experience the beautiful northern light in winter and sun all day and night at summertime. The nearest town Bodø is 200 km away with car or bus, or 60 min with boat from Steigen.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week (or arrange in advance)