Help in our house and garden on a remote island on the coast of Finnmark, northern Norway

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  Description

  We are a Cuban/Norwegian couple who is running a guesthouse placed on a remote island on the coast of Finnmark, northern Norway: Seiland. It is aprox. one hour from the Alta Airport. In the summer we can see the midnight sun and, in the winter, the northern lights.
  We are very busy as a couple running Seiland House and we have limited time for our own private house, 14 years old boy and our dog Lucky. We both have jobs that require time away from the island, so, you will work most of the time on your own. We will of course guide you and keep in contact if you need further instructions.
  Because of this we prefer helpers who are positive minded and have the mentality, responsibility and self-motivation to live and work by themselves. Please note that this is a little place with no shops around and only a handful of people. You need to be comfortable in your own company when needed and help us to plan in advance what we need to bring from the city.
  We are both interested in meeting new people and that is why we think a workawayer is a very positive help and company for us as a family. So, every time we have the chance, we share time together and interchange cultural traditions with our helpers. In all these years of experience we have met incredible young and responsible people that enriched our life.
  We are surrounded by stunning nature: high mountains, fjords and the view from the house is spectacular. The guesthouse is a renovated boarding school and our guests use to be local groups, European fishing tourists and other individuals.
  Nowadays we are working to develop new seasons and there will come many changes in our life. So, we are now renovating a lot and creating new facilities for winter tourism.
  On the island there are great possibilities for all kind of outdoor activities like hiking in the mountains, backcountry ski touring, sea and lake fishing, visiting the glacier on Seiland National Park or going to harvest berries and mushrooms. If you like to go trekking, our friendly dog will be excited to join you :0) Due to the silence, it's also a great place to think, meditate and slow down.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Like Stig is a guide he can introduce you into the local history, the Sami culture, the legends about the nature, the traditional Norwegian food and customs. Diamela and Denis can tell you how it is to live as Cubans in Norway and talk also about the traditions in their homeland 😊As we mentioned, there is just a few people living in this part of the island, so, it is not always possible to interchange with locals but when there is a chance they are friendly and happy to meet new people in the island.

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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

  Help in the house:
  - Cleaning and keeping the house
  - Washing clothes
  - Cooking meals
  - Giving some attention to our son and dog
  
  Outdoor work:
  - Cutting the grass in our garden
  - Shovelling snow
  - Making ready our private boat: fill petrol, maintenance and engines
  - Cleaning and maintenance of our fish-cleaning house
  - Renovationg and keeping general maintenance of our house
  
  Living on an remote island requires flexibility, and all of us try to contribute with our different skills. We require one or two persons who can solve variable tasks and work independently. However training will be given :0)

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Norwegian: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  We have extra room with access to toilet and shower available

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  What else ...

  Here workawayers can enjoy fishing, trekking and backcountry skiing. You will love to have the chance to experience midnight sun and/or northern lights. There is access to passenger boat and buss connection the city of Alta and to visit the Alta Museum, the Ice hotel, the Cathedral of the Northern Lights...and there is also connection to go to the North Cape and to the city of Hammerfest.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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