Family home-stay and village life in Alaró, Mallorca, Spain

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  Description

  **We will be looking for help from June for most of the summer (we will go away for a few weeks but not quite sure when yet.**
  
  Looking for someone sunny to join us!
  
  I'm Emmeline, a single mum to my 6yr old son Sol. I run a small yacht recruitment business and work from home. We are open-minded people, who enjoy travelling and meeting other travellers. Sol is an easy-going boy, who speaks English, Catalan and some Spanish. He especially loves playing with Lego, listening to stories, and crafts and construction.
  
  I'm interested in self-development and respectful parenting, so would love to welcome someone who is self-aware and has a calm, patient and respectful approach with children. Also someone who is fun, as we like to goof around, dance and play!
  
  At the weekends we often visit the beach or go for a walk in nature, and you would be welcome to join us.

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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

  We live in a really lovely, friendly and authentic village in Mallorca called Alaró, which is in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains. It's a wonderful place to live for a while if you want to experience what life is like as a local in Mallorca. There is a big international community here and we have friends from all over the world. It's also a great place to be active with many local hiking and cycling options.

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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

  I'm looking for help looking after and playing with Sol, taking him to the local park, babysitting two to three evenings a week, and helping with general household duties such as cooking and cleaning. Ideally looking for someone with a driving licence so you can also help with the shopping.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  You will have a double bedroom, with a wardrobe and ceiling fan, plus your own bathroom. Our apartment is recently refurbished, with an open lounge/kitchen, and it's light and spacious. There's a small balcony at the front of the apartment where you can sit and enjoy a drink or read. We live right in the middle of the village and everything is very easily accessed from here.
  
  I like living in a tidy and organised space, however with a 6yr old this can be challenging - it's a balance.
  
  We don't have any dietary restrictions and like to eat healthily, making dishes from around the world. Breakfast you can help yourself to, and lunch we will often have together, sometimes separately. We usually always eat dinner together.

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  What else ...

  Alaro is a small but very active village. We are connected with Palma with a bus and train - it takes about 45mins to get into the city. In the village there are many restaurants, bars, a sports centre, yoga classes etc, and cultural activities happening all year round. There are a few hikes you can do directly from the village, many local vineyards, and cycling in this area is very popular.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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