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***Update May 2022: We are currently looking for a native English speaking female or couple, able to help us with cooking daily meals for the family. We are renovating our house and need support with preparing simple meals at noon and/or in the evening. If that sounds interesting to you and if you are preferably 25 years of age or older we are looking forward to hearing from you and possibly getting to know your cooking skills soon!***
We are a Swiss family living in the heart of Switzerland where the world famous Emmental cheese is produced. We are homeschooling our four kids aged from 6 to 12. So there is always something to do in the household, with the kids or around the house. The kids love outdoor activities, playing games, sports e.g. ice skating, skiing/snowboarding, soccer, floorball, trampoline, riding their bikes and so on. But also reading, sewing, cooking, playing their instruments, hand-lettering, watching movies... We are always glad about helping hands with cooking, gardening, maintenance work but also just with playing games or racing around the garden with the kids. At the beginning of your stay we will sit down with you and try to find the best match between your skills and our needs. As for us parents, we are passionate about other cultures and languages, enjoy good chats in the evenings, love to taste red wine and Simon has great passion for brewing espresso shots and trying out new Latte Art designs.
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
We have travelled a lot in our 20s and 30s and from 2014 to 2018 we lived in South America. We therefore speak German, French, English, Spanish, a bit of Italian and Ivrit and a couple of words Mandarin. We love learning about other cultures and are very willing to show and explain our culture and customs to others. Living with us will also give you an insight into our rich homeschooling life.
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cooking, gardening, permaculture design, DIY projects in and around the house, shopping, cleaning, playing with the kids, share your barista / latte art skills, teaching the kids your language or your instrument (if you play one) or jump with them on the trampoline :)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner
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This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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We live in an old house in the countryside and with beautiful views onto the fields. For you as workawayer(s) we have a separate appartment to offer with basic equipment in bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. Our families' appartment is in the same house. Wifi is provided. Your apartment needs to be cleaned after your stay.
We live in the heart of Switzerland - the Emmental - which has much to offer culturally. From our place you can travel to any Swiss city by train in little time and get to know our wonderful little country. Closeby we have the Emmental cheese factory and the Swiss capital Berne with restaurants, museums and shopping opportunities. Our region can be explored hiking or biking. Our village offers a river to swim in during summer time.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Workawayer(s) can stay in a separate appartment (under the same roof) with basic equipment including bedroom, living, kitchen and bathroom. Wifi is available in some rooms and unlimited.
Space available next to house
More than two
Our model includes only approx. 2-3 hours of help per day, on the other hand you take care of your own food which you can prepare in your own kitchen
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