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We are a kind couple, Leena (59 years) and Simo (64 years), living in the small town of Kuusankoski (around 140km from Helsinki) in the south-east of Finland.
Our two children are adults and live in their own homes.
Simo is retired. He likes to relax, watch sports and reality programs from TV and have some coffee.
His hobbies are woodworking, sports like running, hiking and biking,xc skiing and giving massages.
His native language is Finnish and he also speaks a little bit English. He is willing to improve his English skills, which you can help him with.
Leena works in a hospital as a children’s nurse. She works in three shifts, so her working times and her free time vary depending on her weekly schedule.
Her hobbies are all kinds of handycrafts, like crocheting and sewing. She also sings in a choir and likes to do sports like hiking. Leena likes to share her hobbies and would be happy to have you take part in them.
Her native language is Finnish and she also speaks English pretty well.
We live in a rather quiet, peaceful neighborhood in Kuusankoski (20 000 people), which is a part of Kouvola city (80 000 people).
We can host and you can stay from one to three weeks.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
MusicDIY & craftsBooksGardeningCarpentryNatureCampingWinter sportsOutdoor activitiesHikingCyclingCultural exchange and learning opportunities
During your stay with us, we want you to be a part of our family. We hope you spend time with us and take part in some activities. For example we can go for walks, cook/bake, play some games, and other things together.
Also, cultural exchange is important to us. We want to share our culture with you and get to know you and your culture as well. If you are interested, we can teach you some Finnish and we hope you can help us improve our English. From Finnish habits you can learn bake some traditional products, use sauna etc.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for someone who would take part in house chores, to prepare meals and help around the house and garden. You can for example vacuum, wash clothes, cut the lawn and if you are here in winter remove snow from the driveway.
The working time is flexible, there is no certain amount of hours a day required.
Also, we are looking to strengthen our language skill with you.Languages
Languages spoken
Finnish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
Our house has two floors and a garden.
You will have your own bed room. Bathroom and toilets are shared.
We do not have any animals/pets. Unfortynately we can't take visitors which have animals with them.
Daily we have one main meal; breakfast, snack and evening food are unformal but filling. We hope to eat together. If you are interested in cooking, please, bring your own recipies.What else ...
In Kuusankoski you can find everything needed for everyday life, like different kind of shops. From our home it takes 15 minutes (1,5km) to walk to the center of Kuusankoski. You can also use our bikes to get around in the town. The big shopping center is 6km away from our home, you also can take a bus to get there. The nearest bus stop is only 100m away from our house. Near our home, there are also some paths in the forest where you can enjoy nature.
If you want to go to Helsinki capital city, you can first take a bus to Kouvola railway station (20min) and then take a train to Helsinki (1h 20min).
From our home with walking distance there are multiple sport free time activities for you individually or together, specific for winter and summer time or all year around.
House rules:
We are looking for a person who is responsible, trustworthy and able to take care of themself.
Respect agreed time schedules.
We don't smoke or use alcohol and expect same from you.
Keep environment as tidy as it was before.
Come with open mind :)A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Whole house covering wi-fi available
How many Workawayers can stay?
One