Looking for a helping hand on the east coast in Djúpivogur, Iceland

Iceland

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19/01/2021
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2021

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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.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
Projects involving children
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UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
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.
Help
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.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Icelandic: Fluent
Accommodation
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.
What else ...
In the area there are many beautiful places to see.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
25 hours max

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Our farm

This is the view from our house

Feedback left by and about host (11)

10/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host

I spent 17 days with Berþóra and Eiður at their home in Lindarbrekka. They hosted me like I was a member of their family. I had my own room in their house, very confortable and with a desk and a wifi connection (very convenient for me because I had to study durind this period). The farm is located in a very beautiful area, maybe the best place to… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Britta) for host

I stayed with Bergþóra and her family for three weeks. I am still thankful that she picked me up and gave me a lift so we had the opportunity to talk for hours and hours while driving eastwards. When we got to her farm I already felt like a friend being welcomed to her family.
The work varied depending on what was needed. When the guests had left… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jack & Sam) for host

I stayed at the farm for about a month in the summer and it was one of the best experiences of my life! The family are all absolutely lovely and the scenery is gorgeous. It was difficult to leave and hopefully I'll be back some day.

(Excellent )

04/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jack & Sam)

Jack is a nice young man and we liked having him here with us. He was always willing to do anything we asked him to do and he was a good coworker. If he ever wants to come again he sure would be welcome.

(Excellent )

14/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I stayed for 3 weeks with Bergpora and her Family and I couldn´t have had a better host.
The Family lives on a lovely farm 20 minutes away from the next village, but I never felt isolated as there were always a lot of friends and visitors around. The work I was doing varied. I helped Bergpora with packing meat, cleaning guest houses and a bit… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen)

Carmen stayed with us for 4 weeks but I would have loved to have her here for a longer time. She was so great with everything, helping me with all kinds of things as painting, cleaning, taking care of the garden, playing with my kids and etc.
My house is always open for her and I hope that I will have a opportunity to see her again.

(Excellent )

14/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host

I lived for 4 weeks at the farm of Bergpora and her family (sorry I can`t write your name the right way, I have another keyboard). I felt from the first moment until the last day as a part of the family. I had different works to do. We painted the cabins, the fences or we cut the grass around the house, sometimes the work was taking care about the… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Damota)

Lou stayed with us for 2 months and it was really good having him. He is are good man and very easy to get along with.
He was willing to do anything around the farm, he helped us harvesting turnips, feeding the animals and more. My young ones really liked him, he was always willing to play and fool around with them.
No one will be disappointed… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Damota) for host

i have passed a really good moment with this family i learned many things to work with sheeps and now i want to continue . It was my first experience and I didn't know how to speak English and now it's ok i can manage i hope to see them soon and i thanks all the family kiss

(Excellent )

01/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie)

Melli stayed with us on our farm for 2 weeks and all of us would have liked for her to stay longer. It was really good to be around her and work with her and she was willing to do everything that had to be done. We had good times together and talk allot and also laughed allot :) She helped us to take care of the children, clean our home and the… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Melanie) for host

This pleasant and lovely family was my first workaway host I have ever been at and I have to say that it was wonderful!! It couldn't have been better- from the beginning to the end.
Everything did not begun at my arrival, but on my way to Djúpivogur, well organized by Bergþóra, so that I would certainly arrive.
Henceforward I spent two amazing… read more

(Excellent )

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