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Hi hi. We are a family of four and we live on a farm on the east side of Iceland. We are 41 and 37 years old and our daughters are 9 and 5 years old. The nearest village is Djúpivogur, 17 km away, and in the area live around 450 people. We live here in a company with others and they live in another house.
On the farm, we have a lot of animals we have 500 sheep, 50 cattle and a few dogs.
We are looking for someone who wants to experience Icelandic farm life and help around with the household and the kids.
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
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Travelers will experience a quiet life on an Icelandic farm and get a chance to be a part of an Icelandic family and get to know Icelandic habits and more.
We are mostly looking for someone who can do a little bit of everything, help around the house, helping taking care of the children and other tasks that needs to be done.
We had volunteer before and the children really liked it. Both of the younger girls like playing outside and are really easy to get along with.
We are looking for a volunteer that is willing to participate in our daily routine.
English: Fluent
Icelandic: Fluent
We have a spare room in our house.
Preferable no vegetarian/vegan persons thanks, we prefer people that can eat the same Icelandic food as we do.
In the area there are many beautiful places to see.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
One
25 hours max