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  • Description

    Description

    Please only apply if you're okay with cleaning + gardening + cats + dog + kids

    Minimum stay 4 weeks, longterm stay is possible for up to 6 months.

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    We are a family of four: two adults, two kids (boys aged 11 and 14). Plus two cats and a dog.
    ... and plus you, while you stay with us!

    Our schedule is busy ... another helping hand is always needed in our house!

    We are not the average German family. We are a laid back religion-free Pastafari-Metal-Punk-Hippie-OffRoad family and we like it just that way!

    Meeting people from all around the world is something we really enjoy. Since we can't travel as much as we would like, we like inviting a tiny bit of the world into our house. :-)

    Since 2016 we have hosted 35 guests from half as many countries. Some have stayed longterm (~ 1 year).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are open and kind people who would appreciate you as a new friend in the house, not just as an anonymous worker.
    If you like, join all our family activities!

    You should be open minded & hearted, kind, reliable, motivated to work, able to organize yourself, also you should not be too prude and have a good sense of humor! We love to laugh and have fun!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    During normal help days, between 8 and 3, we are mostly in school or at work.

    We need general help in everyday life. Most important, laundry and cleaning! But also: Gardening, lawn mowing, cooking, playing soccer or hide-and-seek with the boys ... just be a part of the herd.

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    Your daily tasks:
    - keep the kitchen clean and tidy
    - spot clean where needed and tidy up a bit
    - do laundry - wash, hang to dry, fold

    Your weekly tasks:
    - clean bathrooms and toilets
    - wash floors
    - help in the Garden

    Sometimes:
    - cook for all of us

    You will need only 2-3 hours per day if you organize yourself well and work quickly. Double the time of you take things slowly.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We all speak English. Steff is learning Dutch. We can help you improve your German, and Steff can help with your English, too.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You have your own small room with a comfy bed, desk and a balcony.
    Free Wifi in the house, and Netflix on TV!
    The bathroom is shared.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Please bring some recipes from your home. :-)

    Bus stop in front of house. Commute to Cologne ca 50 minutes. To Bonn ca 70 minutes.

    We are in the middle of beautiful nature here. Behind our house there are fields and horses and woods. You can borrow a bike, but there are many hills. In the summer we can go together to a lake for swimming.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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Two boys are engaged in a lightsaber duel in a dimly lit living room, their faces set with determination and focus.
The image depicts a serene field of tall grass and wildflowers, with distant hills and trees under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts two boys sitting at a table with a dog between them, all making peace signs, in a cozy living room with a window and a couch in the background.
The image depicts a young boy with brown hair, wearing a red shirt, making a peace sign with his hand, seen through a heart-shaped frame.
The image depicts a Shiba Inu puppy on a bench in a wooded area, with a serene landscape of trees and grass in the background.
A young boy with blonde hair is eating a snack, wearing a blue shirt with Mario characters, sitting at a table in a room with a laundry basket in the background.
The image depicts a man and two children seated at a wooden table, engaged in a game or activity, with a window and door visible in the background.
The image depicts a man in a dark jacket cradling a cat, with the cat\'s face pressed against his cheek, set against a blurred background of a room.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring rolling hills, trees, and a grassy field, with a blue sky and white clouds in the background.
The image depicts a dandelion seed head in a field, with the sun setting behind it, casting a warm glow on the scene.
The image depicts a serene scene of a deer standing in a lush, grassy area surrounded by trees and bushes, with a subtle filter applied.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene, with trees silhouetted against a vibrant sky, featuring hues of orange, pink, and purple, evoking a sense of peacefulness.

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