Help our family with daily life and kids while enjoying amazing outdoors in Ísafjörður, Iceland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Hey, my name is Elin and I live in a small village in Iceland. We have two children aged 2 and 4 years old. We also have a Beagle puppy called Nóta (Note) as in musical notes in English.
    I am a teacher, singer and actress. My partner (Ragnar) is a manager of our local skiing area. Also volunteering in the mountain rescue.

    We are looking for a person who is willing to help out around the house, becoming a part of our family.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Culture
    Videography
    Self development
    Events & social
    Charity work
    Pets
    Art & design
    Books
    Gardening
    Plant care
    Performing arts
    Languages
    Animals
    Fitness
    Nature
    Camping
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning new language (Icelandic) (English)
    Outdor activities
    Looking after children
    Looking after a Beagle puppy
    Amazing outdors
    Skiing
    Walks with the dogs
    Experiencing our culture in Iceland
    Opportunity to take part in theatre projects

  • Help

    Help

    Hey,

    We are a family in Iceland and we are looking for help around the house, mainly with our two boys Aron (three years old) and Sveinn (five years old) and our Beagle puppy called Note (Musical note) We live in beautiful village in Ísafjörður (Westfjords).

    If interested contact me here.

    Elín Sveinsdóttir

  • 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.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Spare room in the house with internet, shared bathroom, kitchen and lounge area.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In Ísafjörður we have other aupairs and workaway people. In our past experience with workers they tend to gather with other workers in town, lots of different languages and great activities. You’d be quick to make friends.

  • 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

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Nóta (3 years)

    Nóta is a three year old Beagle. She is a lovely family dog that loves cuddles, scratches, FOOD and adventures. She is a big part of the family so whoever joins us must be able to walk and look after her.

Host ref number: 544383569492

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