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We are a positive, nature-loving single-parent family. We have a lovely country home, with land and lots of fruit trees, nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. We are just 9kms from the stunning Costa Blanca coast. We are looking for an English speaking person to help with two boys aged eleven and seven, and two friendly rescue dogs. We are moving towards cultivating our own food on our land in order to become as self-sufficient as possible. Enjoy and share the peace and tranquility with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a well travelled, cultured and educated family. Food is included for the duration of your stay, as is joining in with family meals, and activities. Long-term stays are preferable.
We will happily share language, cultural, sporting, charitable, environmental, sustainable living, education, nature-based, and arts experiences. We volunteer weekly at a dog/cat shelter, and run a beach clean-up programme.
Mum is a Professor of English, film-maker, writer and charity fund-raiser. Come and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing and healthy lifestyle away from the rat-race with us.
Single parent and home-schooling families are very welcome.
Projects involving children
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Help
Spend creative and constructive time with the kids and dogs. On our travels, we have enjoyed several experiences as Workaways ourselves, so we are mindful about how to make you feel comfortable.
Helping around the house and making some healthy meals would be a bonus. Our door is open to you as a valued member of the family.
Experience with sport and the arts welcomed - especially swimming, tennis, cycling and football, outdoor activities, painting and music. Lovers of nature seeking a quiet country life will enjoy our home. Independent and self-motivated people would suit our family environment.
English, German, French and/or Spanish language skills and/or teaching experience would be useful. Maths and computer science expertise would be great too.
No smoking, drug use, or heavy drinking. Driving licence a plus. Bicycles available to use, or bring your own car/moped. We are in the Spanish countryside. There is a working Spanish, not touristy town nearby. Public transport exists but is not great. Therefore, having your own transport would be a bonus. Blah blah car is also an option. Buses and trams go from the main neighbouring towns for access to wider Spain/France/Portugal etc.
Amenities, facilities, services and shops available a ten minute walk away in the local town.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish, French, German language exchange would be great. We are native English speakers, also with Danish, Spanish, French and German skills; to varying degrees.
Accommodation
Private double room with mountain view, overlooking the papaya orchard. Shared bathroom and living environment in a comfortable, clean and cosy casita. Shared use of the family kitchen, and also an outdoor kitchen, utility room, front and rear terraces. Open fire and lbeautiful gardens with Palm Trees and Birds of Paradise plants. Stunning views and no immediate neighbours. Free WiFi connection.
What else ...
Bus services nearby, local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, mountain hikes, water sports, cycling, horse riding, festivals, historic sites, social activities and cultural events.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Work from your private room, the living room, or large covered terrace area overlooking the lush gardens with palm trees and surrounding mountains.
Space for parking camper vans
People with campervans are very welcome. However, the track to our home is not wide enough for large RVs.
Can possibly accept pets
A non-yappy, child-friendly, house-trained female dog is welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Five hours a day, five days a week.
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