The image depicts a small town situated at the base of a mountain, with a body of water stretching out to the horizon, and a cloudy sky above.
The image depicts a young couple posing for a photo, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling and embracing each other.
The image depicts a small dog with a white and brown coat, standing on a wooden deck, grasping a toy in its mouth and attached to a leash.
Two young boys are standing in a cozy room, holding a laundry basket with clothes, surrounded by wooden paneling and natural light from windows.
A young child in a grey jacket and blue boots stands on a wooden deck, with a table and tools behind them, in a natural outdoor setting.
The image shows a young boy sitting on a rug with a dog lying next to him, both looking at the camera in a well-lit room.
The image depicts a small town situated on the coast of a fjord, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and featuring a mix of buildings and vehicles.

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

Profile information

  • rating

    Host rating

    65 %

  • Last replied

    Last replied

    17 Oct 2025

  • Reply rate

    Reply rate

    53.9 %

    Usually responds within 12 days

  • feedbacks

    Feedback

    -

  • Email verified

    Email verified

Badges (1)

Email verified
Give the gift of Workaway
read more

Find your perfect host

View the full host list

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

What's this?

Details

  • 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
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • 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 (1 year old) and Sveinn (Three 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

Host ref number: 544383569492

Website Safety

Photos

The image depicts a young couple posing for a photo, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling and embracing each other.
The image depicts a small dog with a white and brown coat, standing on a wooden deck, grasping a toy in its mouth and attached to a leash.
Two young boys are standing in a cozy room, holding a laundry basket with clothes, surrounded by wooden paneling and natural light from windows.
A young child in a grey jacket and blue boots stands on a wooden deck, with a table and tools behind them, in a natural outdoor setting.
The image shows a young boy sitting on a rug with a dog lying next to him, both looking at the camera in a well-lit room.
The image depicts a small town situated at the base of a mountain, with a body of water stretching out to the horizon, and a cloudy sky above.
The image depicts a small town situated on the coast of a fjord, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and featuring a mix of buildings and vehicles.

Feedback

Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in IcelandHomestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in EuropeFamily IcelandLast minute Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Iceland
Become a part of our daily life and visit some beautiful places in Hella, Iceland
Help a family in the countryside, Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

Your next adventure begins today

Join the Workaway community today to unlock unique travel experiences with over 50,000 opportunities around the globe.

Join Now