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Join our family and get to know the local culture in Egilsstaðir, Iceland

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello we have a 8 year old daughter who needs babysitting few times a week usually sometimes more but not so many hours per day. We live in east Iceland in a small beautiful town named Egilsstaðir around 2000 people. She needs babysitting from morning and nights few times a week. She's very open minded and full of joy and spirit. We also need help with house chores everyday.


    My name is Makkalitta 44 and my husband name is Guðjón 39 . Our daughter name is Karítas 8 and Natalia 16 who live at home , other two are grown up and moved out. Natalia loves drawing and painting and is very talented and very artistic. Karítas is on other hand full of joy and happiness and loves to meet new people. she´s very open minded ( probably part of ADHD diagnosed she has :) ! ) and is a free spirit who loves new things to do every day.

    We need someone to help around the house some days of the week and sometimes every other weekend. Not many hours a day thou :)
    we´re going to work a daytime job during the spring and every other weekend maby. I will be working from 9 to 3 every day and my husband 12 hours shifts for ten days and then 4 days off.... Sometimes me the mother has to go on a call with my search and rescue team.
    We have a big home full of joy and happiness, and we love to fool around and keep the baby in us ;)
    We need someone who is responsible for taking care of house daily chores and taking care of creative kids.
    I also work at a home for disabled people in shifts. We have a big home and welcome you to be a part of the family 👪 It´s very important for us that you feel part of the family 👪

    The person would have access to the car everyday if they prefer to:)

    Best regards !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    They could learn about Icelandic culture and local and the beautiful nature of east Iceland and learn some Icelandic language :)

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    Projects involving children

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  • Help

    Help

    I'm looking for babysitting and watch a 8 year old girl who is full of adventures and full of joy. She can be a handfull for someone but for the right person she´ll be the funniest one ! She´s very open minded and full of happiness. We also need help around the house everyday and be there for Karítas the 8 year old girl.

    Wouldn't have to buy any food, we provide that for the whole stay and also take care of every snacks during the day and also when we go out for eat. The workawayer is going to take care of house chores since the lady of the house is doing full university and working . The workawayer is also going to wake up with Karítas and prepare her for school.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Icelandic: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a spear room for our house guest and personal closet and desk in the room.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in small beautiful town in east Iceland called Egilsstaðir, we live around the swimming pool and gym station. The hiking nature is alot here around us. There are very beautiful places around us and if you want nature you got it :)
    But it´s really hard during the winter time to go hiking because of the mountains are all ice and slippery.

    We are much of a family people and we think it´s important for our guest to feel part of the family :) We´re far away from being shy people haha 😂

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    You can work from here and you would have a free WiFi access

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have our own parking spot

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image shows a family of four posing for a selfie on a busy street, with the woman on the left and two girls on the right, and a man in the middle.
The image depicts a woman standing on a rocky cliff overlooking a vibrant blue-green body of water, surrounded by rugged cliffs and lush greenery.
A woman stands on a rocky cliff overlooking a beach and ocean, with her arms raised in triumph, wearing a backpack and athletic attire.
The image depicts two women exchanging gifts on a stage, surrounded by a table with flowers and gifts, with other people in the background, likely at an event or ceremony.
The image depicts a man in a high-visibility vest and black pants standing on a metal platform next to a yellow Volvo machine, with a child in a pink coat beside him.
The image depicts a person standing in a lush green valley, with their arms raised in celebration, set against a majestic mountainous backdrop under an overcast sky.
A man with short hair and a beard is holding a young girl with glasses, in front of a window with vertical blinds.
The image depicts a well-lit room with a potted plant in the foreground, a dining table in the background, and a white wall adorned with various decorative items.
The image is a black-and-white photograph of two women standing together, holding hands, with a window behind them, in a room with a railing.
A man in a yellow jacket stands in front of a large volcanic eruption with flowing lava, wearing a backpack and gray scarf.
A young girl with blonde hair and glasses poses in a purple sweater, floral pants, and a black beanie, with her arms outstretched and leg raised.
The image depicts a man and woman standing in a grassy yard, with the man holding a book and the woman extending her hand towards him.
The image depicts a young child holding a lit sparkler in the snow, with a house and fireworks visible in the background. The child is wearing a pink coat and earmuffs.
The image depicts a small room with a bed, table, and chair, featuring a window overlooking a yard with a house in the background.

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