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16 Apr 2024
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Description
We’re a family of 4 that just moved to a small farm village in South Iceland, called Þykkvibær. The house we moved in to needs a lot of TLC and we have been super busy setting up our business so we’d really like to have someone handy stay with us for a while that can do the odd DIY projects around the house. This might include rearranging bedrooms, fixing wardrobes, setting up shelves, painting and perhaps a bit of carpentry, if there’s knowledge and interest. This might also mean just chill and watch TV with our 10 & 11 year old boys if we’re busy with an event or something.
**Please note: we do not ask for help in our businesses - only around our house. No work will take place where paying guests are residing.**
We’re both 35 year old, been married 3,5 years and live with our 2 sons/stepsons and then have a daughter/stepdaughter living in North Iceland who often visits. We live on a farm where we run a restaurant that’s only open to events and a Glamping stay. We also both have other jobs. We have a Great-Dane dog who’s a big cuddler, but you’ll have to fight her for space on the couch😂
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We lived in the UK for 2/3 years so our boys are fluent in English which is really good for anyone wanting to learn Icelandic because they love to chat. We’re both from the North of Iceland, born and raised, one in a big town (big in Iceland), and the other on a farm so we do all the traditional Icelandic things and we’re happy to share the joy with others!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Handy with carpentry, DIY, child minding, dog sitting
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Icelandic: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Dutch: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Queremos aprender español!
Accommodation
Own room in our house. Unlimited access to our kitchen and welcome at the dinner table with us!
What else ...
We’re close to some of the most popular tourist sites in Iceland. Google ‘Visit South’ to see the endless destinations around the area!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a campsite in our backyard
Can possibly accept pets
Will consider any pet - just has to get a long with our giant dog😁
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
