Help a family with 4 boys in the beautiful mountanous village Boëge, France

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Hi Volunteers, greetings! We are a family with two young boys and two teenagers age 8 to 15. They lost their Dad, my ex-partner for 16 years not long ago and we have just moved to this new area near Geneva last year. There are many new changes in our lives. We need help building our new life here.

I am looking for someone who is trustworthy, open-minded, and enthusiastic with our boys, who can cook, and housework so I can organize our lives. We moved from Narbonne where we lived 5 years there. I would like this person to have enough interests and interactions in our lives and have the understanding that things won't always be easy managing 4 boys (But not to say that we are not fun-loving family:)).

We are a bilingual multicultural family (English, French) and hopefully more Chinese (my mother tongue), Japanese (anime effect!), Russian, Spanish and German and many more. Culture or Language exchange is very encouraged with us.

The children are going to local schools. (Summer Vacation July - August and holidays schedules will be different)
On school days, you will need to walk the youngest one who is 8 to school and back. All the children are quite independent and lots of fun. They take turns to cook at night so don't stress too much about being a MasterChef but a great cook is always appreciated! We eat 95% plant-based foods still transitioning into vegan. So please take this into considerations.

We are very close to Geneva (30 minutes) and Anncey (an hour). There are so many nice hiking trails and beautiful places to visit on your off time. During the winter season, we are situated 20 mins from 2 ski hills. If you are a skier or a snowboarder, this is the right place for you.

Thank you in advance for your interest.
Looking forward to hearing from you or even better, meeting you in person!
(No smokers please!)

Warmest Regards to all of you!
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have traveled and lived in many different countries before. We can adapt to the language you would like to improve to communicate with you. We are very open people so you could feel at ease with us easily. (The boys are all very inquisitive and lively but need guidance in their lives. I hope you will participate in helping them seeing different cultures and outlook on life. And last but not least to witness the positive changes in them during your stay.)
Help
The children are fluent in French, English and speak a little Chinese. I'm trying to get their Chinese back. Between all four of them, they are learning Russian, Spanish, German, Italian and Chinese. They would love to learn about other cultures and languages too! We have gotten a piano as a Christmas present but lessons are very expansive so they are just playing with it on their own. They would very much like someone who can play the piano or other instruments to show them how it's done correctly. (But this is not a must) . Summertime, the whole village is our playground, swimming, skateboarding, rollerblading, hiking, tennis, basketball, soccer to name a few. In the winter, they enjoy snowboarding and skiing so if you could accompany them to these activities, it's definitely a plus! We do train and workouts regularly at home. They love anime and video games of course. So if you have knowledge of this, they'd be happy to have some exchange of ideas (but currently there is no video game allowed at home). They are also very creative. If you are good with hands-on projects, writing stories, making music with the computer, origami or any kind of special talent that you have they would enjoy learning from you. They enjoy having someone to play and interact with them very much. I've started teaching kids how to cook on their own a few years ago but we definitely welcome someone who can improve our cooking/baking skills and broaden our vegetarian menu:)
Languages spoken
English, French, and Chinese.
Accommodation
We live in a spacious three-story village house. There is a room designated for you (sometimes shared with another workawayer if there are two) You will have wifi to stay connected.
What else ...
We are located less than 30Kms from Geneva, 35-40 minutes from Lake Leman (There are many beautiful towns along the lake like Thonon-les-bains, Evian-les-bains, Excenevez, Yvoire. We are lucky enough to be surrounded by the endless amount of trails to hike in the summertime and plenty of reasonably-priced ski hills in the winter. If you love nature, this is definitely a paradise for you. Of course, there is Geneva right next door and Italy being 2.5 hours away also. We encourage you to take your off-days to explore what the beautiful region has to offer. I hope that you will have a chance to visit this part of France one day.

À bientôt j'espère.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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18/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ingvild)

Ingvild had stayed with us for 5 weeks. She is simply fantastic: smiley, hardworking, easy-going and helpful. When it comes to work, she has very good organisation and time-management skills, she knows how to prioritize her tasks. She is very willing even the tasks were given are not something familiar to her, she is not afraid of trying. We are… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ingvild) for host

I spent 5 weeks with this amazing family and i could nor have Asker for a better first workaway experience. They were super welcomming and kind and so were all the kids!i learned a lot from the work I did and especially I gained a lot of cocking skills. During my stay the family really engaged in trying to help me learn French and even took their… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Indygo)

Indygo has definitely left a great impression on us straight away. Throughout her three weeks stay, we got more and more fond of her everyday. Not only that she is a great worker, but it’s her positive attitude towards everything in life makes everyone feel at ease in her presence. She is fun, compassionate, generous and diligent. Overall, we find… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Indygo) for host

I spent three weeks with Sabina, Emmanuel and the boys and my experience was amazing. I couldn't asked for a better first Workaway experience. They were extremely kind, compassionate and caring people who immediately accepted and welcomed me as a part of their beautiful family. The work expected of me was very manageable and even helped me to… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)

Paolo stayed six weeks with us this summer. He is the perfect fit for this period. The kids are out of school. Paolo did a lot of different activities with them, including workouts, yoga, playing tennis, swimming, hiking, playing board games, rubik's cube, teaching them Spanish and Italian. He also helped out cooking and housework with our other… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host

I' ve stayed almost a month and a half with Sabina, Emanuel and the kids, and it was my very first experience as a workawayer.
In the house there were a lot of things to do, from cleaning to cooking to playing with the kids and during my stay my cooking skills got a lot better.
Everyone in the house is very kind, helpful and energetic. Emanuel… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Shiwen)

Throughout the short three-week stay, we enjoyed her calm and quiet presence. She is so on-point with all the tasks during her 3-week-stay (no matter if it’s cooking or housework). They were done exactly as asked by the end of the day. She is a really good teacher. She gives Chinese lessons to the younger boys. Our youngest kid can now read music… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Shiwen) for host

In just three weeks, Sabina, Emmanuel four lovely children and Paolo left a deep impression on me. I've never spent so much time with so many boys. I'm a quiet person, but I enjoyed listening to them talk at the dinner table. Every member of the family is very friendly, the children are very pure and simple, here you don't feel the complex… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)

Valentina is such a positive, warm, well-educated, well-mannered person. As a workaday, she is hard-working, willing, diligent, and compassionate.

With numerous past workaday experiences under her belt, she glided right into our family life. She grasps our expectations very quickly. and was never afraid to ask questions when needed. Her… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host

I spent almost one month with Sabina, Emmanuel and the kids and it was a very interesting experience, it’s my first time helping with kids and even when sometimes it can be difficult it’s something that really teach you a lot about them.
Dinner time was always very funny and intense (I will never forget the bread fight!) and it’s easily the best… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anton)

Anton is very efficient, patient, respectful, discreet provides a calm presence. He communicates and follows instructions very well. Whenever there are tasks he has never done before, he could observe and learn very quickly. He generally helped with cooking, light housework, language learning (German) during his 3-week stay.

The challenge factor… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anton) for host

I spent about three week with Sabina, Emmanuel, the kids and Henry and it was a wonderful time. My tasks were cooking, cleaning the dishes, and there will be many;), and sometimes doing some other cleaning in the house or something like that. Of course, as written in their profil, it was not always easy, for example when the kids argued with each… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Motoki) for host

I really had great time with 4 kids and Sabina and Emmanuel. I didn't expect I came to this small town. One of my workawayer friend invited me to come. To be honest, I wasn't interested in babysitting or house works but since I arrived at Boëge, Mom and 4 kids welcomed me even I have no experiences of workaway. So this was actually my first… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Motoki)

Motoki spent the last two weeks of March 2019 with us. We are so lucky to have him!

He may have seemed reserved at first, but he plays with the boys so well. He speaks English really well so never there was any communication problem. He cooks and does house chores well. Even though in the beginning, it was challenging to cook without meats. He… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Naoko)

No worries, Naoko! Of course. Thank you for even leaving a Feedback for us:)

Where should we start…You’ve got me at your smile:)

Noako stayed with us from the end of January for two weeks.
During the short two weeks, she made wonderful Japanese foods for all of us. She gave me a few Japanese lessons, at the same time, she learned French from… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Naoko) for host

First,sorry for my late feedback.. After I went back to japan,I was busy because of job hunting. but now i have settled down.

I spent amaaaazing time in boege where is surrounded by beautiful mountains with heartwarming family:) Sabina,Emanuel,4 sweet boys and henry, they are really kind,nice , helpful,friendly etc...! Actually I was really… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (ryusei)

Ryusei arrived like a magical storm in an all positive way. I was weary in the beginning given his young age. But soon realized that he is a young man with a heart of gold. Right off the bat, he gelled super well with the younger boys with his magic tricks and passion of discovering new things to do. Throughout his stay, there was never a bored… read more

(Excellent )

19/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqueline & Arthur )

On Jacqueline's profile, it says: "Don't be fooled by my tiny frame and baby face, I'm a tough cookie and a diligent worker." It couldn’t be truer. it takes a strong person who loves challenges to take on this role. She is definitely a tough cookie. The care she gives to the boys is beyond being just a workaway. She drew with the boys, made… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jacqueline & Arthur ) for host

Wow, the month I spent with this family was crazy in the best way. I never expected time to pass so quickly or to be so sad to leave.
I really loved caring for these sweet boys. They are really beautiful and kind like the mother who raised them. Each one is unique and super precious. Where else can you find an eight-year-old who uses his Chinese… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (jacinta)

Jacinta came to stay with us for one month from the end of November. I’ve had a good feeling about her since the first time we Skyped. But when she arrived, she is even better than I thought. She is smiley, warm, compassionate, very professional. She took this exchange to heart. She has always tried her best to improve the situation of the family.… read more

(Excellent )

24/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (jacinta) for host

Merci pour cette belle expérience!
A great family living in a lovely little village in the South of France. The boys are all very unique and a pleasure to spend time with. For me, impossible not to love them like they were my own. The household is very busy and you will never be bored. Lots of fun and laughter to be had and a great learning… read more

(Very good )

15/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

We miss you too!! Emma came to our house in a situation quite special. She was asked to leave by her last host (not her fault at all) just after a few days of stay. We’ve had someone with us already. But it was really great to have her. Emma is kind and smiley. Don’t be fooled by her age. She has an old soul, she is quite mature and very… read more

(Excellent )

09/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

First I have to say: I miss you so much!
I stayed around 6 weeks with this lovely family in Boëge.
Of course, with 8 people (family and 2 workaway) in the house it's not always perfectly organised but they are so funny, creative, charming, lovely and they were my last-minute help.
I had to leave my very first host after 5 days because I couldn't… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Zhengyang) for host

I can't believe time flies so fast that my one-month's stay has come to an end when I still have lots of things that I want to do with them. I feel so lucky to have my first workaway experience with Sabina, Emmanuel and the boys (of course Emma too). This big international family really has its charm. Sabina is such a responsible, loving and… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Zhengyang)

Yang (Zheng Yang) stayed with us for 4 weeks. He planned ahead of the time his activities with the boys as we communicated a few times what the boys are like and our needs. He is very trustworthy, dedicated, hardworking, generous, discreet and helpful in any given task. He tried his hand in the kitchen and with persistence, he has become a really… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kiho) for host

I spent about 3 weeks with Sabina, Emanuel and 4 boys. It was my first experience in workaway.
I'm very grateful for this experience and had a lovely time with them.
I helped with cleaning, cooking, playing with kids, teaching Japanese.

Sabina and Emanuel are really kind and helpful. They gave me to feel like confutable all the time.
I learnt how… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kiho)

Sometimes life is funny, how you came into our family. We are grateful to have you as well. Kiho is a very sweet girl and a great cook, good with her tasks. She is very calm but firm with the boys (not an easy task). I know this is not your normal environment but you’ve never complained. You have left a great impression with all of us. And you’ve… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Bianca)

Bianca is a very special girl. Everyone lights up when she walks into a room. She is very caring, loving, warm, fun, determined, good with her tasks. We have done so many things together that left us a lot of great/unforgettable memories. The great homemade pizza and all the biscotti and cakes, yum! We couldn’t believe that you tried them for the… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Bianca) for host

I stayed with Sabina and her family for a month, as my first workaway experience, and I can't very well describe all the great things my stay here has left me as a person. It definitely helped me grow up, to become a stronger version of myself. Sabina was a super nice host, as well as Emmanuel, and they did everything to make me feel welcome and… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)

I would say Adam is way more mature than his age. He has a very calm presence and the boys listen to him very well. They often encouraged in long discussions about animation/games/cultures (Korean culture as well). They do so many activities together. Adam is efficient in tasks, disciplined, punctual, discreet and professional. But most of all, he… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host

I stayed with Sabina, Emmanuel and the boys for 3 weeks as my first WorkAway experience and feel that it was the best way to start off. I came to them not long after they first arrived in Boege and so in addition to trying to keep the boys productive and entertained, I was also on hand to build shelves, beds, put brackets in etc. Sabina was very… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

We are very lucky to have welcomed Michael during the period of our cross-country move in France. He is fun, adventurous, creative, talented (an amazing pianist and tutor, also a very skilful editor), energetic and responsible. For us, he embraces the ideology of a workaway. He is very willing. He would break away from his comfort zone just to try… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I spent one intense and eventful month with the family, and I am so glad I did! My Workaway experience was extremely packed since we had a big move from Narbonne to Boëge, and so not only did I play with the kids each day, but I also helped to pack and organize boxes, edit a CV and cover letter, and try my hand at construction. I also had some… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kidus)

Kidus came to our family probably during one of the most challenging times. We were moving. But he handled it with only positive attitude and grace.

He was on task and on schedule. We love your even temperament and patience, towards the children and the tasks. There were so many surprises and unforeseeables. He's never lost his cool. He is… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kidus) for host

I had such a fantastic time with this family! Everyone one of them brings something worthwhile and fun to the table. The four boys are a lively bunch and couldn't be more different than one another. Trust me, each one will find a way to make you laugh or smile warmly. Sabina, the mom, is inviting, compassionate, kind, and will have your best… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Borja)

I’ve quickly written a summary of the two weeks you stayed with us.
I hope this is also suitable to be a feedback for here…

In these exceptional two weeks, Borja did the following activities with the boys:

Bowling, playing basketball, tennis, chess, taking them swimming, running, watching family-friendly entertaining but also inspiring movies… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariia)

Maria is a lovely, easy-going person who blended into our big family very smoothly. She knows her tasks and always punctual (which is crucial for taking kids to school, activities etc). She also takes such a good care of our cat Henry.

She interacts with the boys the best she can since she's arrived. With her determination, her English… read more

(Excellent )

20/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mariia) for host

It was my first experience. I was living 10 weeks. When I arrived, I didn’t speak English very well. And now, I can understand more:) I was very lucky when we chose each other. Sabina, Emmanuel, kids. They’re so nice, kind, funny, good, open-minded people. I felt comfort every day. I helped: cook, with kids, clean the home. Every Friday we was… read more

(Excellent )

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