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I live with my two children (twins, 7 years old) and our dog (Labrador) in an eco-friendly neighbourhood with vibrant community life. Since the father of the children recently moved out and I work quite a lot (partly from home), I can need help getting organised, keeping up with the household and doing things with the kids.
My children are free learners and visit a small democratic school in Bern together with some other kids that live in the neighbourhood. I practice gentle parenting and hope you would be interested in this parenting approach. The kids live at their father all Monday and Tuesday and I work all day these days, so that's when you would be off, if this suits you as well.
I try to live sustainably, but there're many different ways to do so. I buy mostly local, all organic food. We get our dairy, meat and veggies from a local regenerative farm with calves living with their mothers. I'm currently learning to become a hunter because I love being in and learning about nature and I think this is the most sustainable meat someone can eat. I welcome meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans equally, as long as you are accepting of our lifestyle.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As an intercultural family, we speak Swedish, Swiss German and English at home. Workaway is our way to "travel" right now and we love to hear about different countries, cultures and eat meals from your home country!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I like to reorganise and declutter the apartment a little bit. To be able to achieve that, I need someone who can take care of the household and help out with the kids. You are also very welcome to help out reorganising and inspire me with creative ideas!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I'm currently trying to improve my French. But travellers from all countries are welcome.Accommodation
You will have your own room in our apartment.
We have a 10 year old female Labrador Retriever who is very kind, but will steal your food if you're not careful.What else ...
The beautiful city of Bern, capital of Switzerland and UNESCO cultural world heritage, is a 25 minute train ride away. Our home is located in the nationally protected landscape Gantrisch and at the edge of the Gantrisch Nature Park. Walks and bicycle rides in the area are breathtaking. You can swim in the beautiful river nearby.
The famous Bernese Highland (Berner Oberland) is easily reached with trains and buses, you can visit rocky mountains and glaciers.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You will be living in your own bedroom in our apartment. I can offer unlimited internet access, but we like to turn off WIFI during the night.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs only (if he/she gets along with our very social dog)
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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If you are an tireless and willing person, this is your place! You will not be bored, you will have always a lot to do. You work in the garden, you cook, you clean, you tidy up the… read more
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If you are an tireless and willing person, this is your place! You will not be bored, you will have always a lot to do. You work in the garden, you cook, you clean, you tidy up the… read more
We stayed with Jonas, Silvia, John, Lina and Lucy for a month, from June to July 2019. We worked five hours a day, we ate almost every meal with them (expect for when we were away on our days off), they would invite us in many of their activities and we… read more
Thank you for your helping hands. We can´t believe, how much work got done in only 10 days with your help! All we needed to do is name the tasks and you guys would execute it quickly and probably better than we could. One can tell that you have lots of… read more
Wir bedanken uns von Herzen für die schöne gemeinsame Woche. Die vielen offenen Gespräche haben wir geschätzt, eure Ideen und Projekte haben uns sehr interessiert. Ihr hattet immer Zeit für unsere Fragen und deshalb haben wir viel von euch mitgenommen. Nebenbei haben wir den Boden des alten… read more
Martin and Flor have not only been great at working with our projects, they have also been awesome taking care of our kids, helping out in the household and cooking delicious food.
For us it is important that our visitors are able to work independently. Both Martin and… read more
They are very generous, funny and great people. The house and garden, the surrounding area and the animals are amazing.
The work was never too hard and the tasks varied so it was always fun to do. I learned a lot and I got so much in return: I had the chance to see… read more