A busy family need an extra pair of hands around our home in Scotland, UK

United Kingdom

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20/07/2020
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2020

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Hi, we are a busy family with 3 children. We live in a pretty small coastal town in South West Scotland. We are able to accommodate 1 person in a double bedroom within our home. We live quite simply and eat well, mostly vegetarian/vegan food. It really is a beautiful place to stay and we are in a 'dark sky' area so the stars at night are amazing. We really just need an extra pair of hands around the place and you will be treated well. We are a friendly bunch!
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a beautiful place, you will be able to grow more confident in speaking English. You can learn about Scottish culture and see what children need to grow and learn.
Help
We really need an extra pair of hands around the home and garden and some help looking after the children, we would love them to be introduced to a different culture and to pick up some foreign language.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a spare double bedroom within our home where you will stay. We can share mealtimes and provide the food as long as you can help us with family chores/garden and childcare. We are also happy if you wish to help with cooking too.
What else ...
This is a beautiful and fairly quiet part of Scotland, it has a decent bus service with the nearest train station 25miles away. Our town is coastal and has many artists living and working here. My husband is a creative and I am an ex nurse who stays home just now. We live simply, we don't have pets and don't smoke. We are absolutely family orientated and know the importance of role modelling for the children who are 4, 8, and 10 years. We are easy going but do expect any work to be undertaken at a good standard with a warm heart. You will be able to have time to see round the area or travel to the cities etc. We also have beautiful beaches very close.
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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (8)

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(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

21/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmine)

We are missing you already....
Jasmine is a hard worker and very cheerful. Lots of energy and keen to help out wherever was needed. She is a natural with the kids, they enjoyed her stories and songs and care. We all had a really lovely time. I would wholehearted recommend Jasmine to any workaway as she can turn her hand to anything!

(Excellent )

21/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jasmine) for host

I had such a wonderful time with Marianne and her family. Unfortunately I had to cut the trip short but would reccomend this workaway in a heart beat. Marianne is a fantastic cook and I learnt so much from each family member. The kids are so cute and great to work with. I always felt so welcomed and will be forever thankful for this experience!

(Excellent )

25/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ainhoa) for host

This experience was the first and it couldn't be better. I was scared because I never traveled alone.
It's a wonderful family who helped me with everything. I received many advices for my trips. The work in the house was easy and comfortable. The children's are lovely. I felt part of the family all time.
I love the soups and the lentils who cooks… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ainhoa)

Ainhoa was a great workawayer. She has a very kind and gentle energy whilst being hardworking and determined. She can manage her workload easily and is not afraid of the Scottish weather! We enjoyed sharing our home with Ainhoa who mucks in with family chores effortlessly and is easy to get along with. I can now make a macrame owl! Best wishes… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Juliana & Alejandro) for host

It was a true pleasure to stay for a couple weeks with this lovely family. They did everything possible to make me feel "at home" and I was able to learn so very much about Scottish culture, sustainable living, and early childhood education thanks to them. The children where adorable and incredibly sweet; my time spent with them was full of… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Juliana & Alejandro)

Juliana has been a real pleasure to host, fitting into our family life seamlessly. She is very impressive and can easily manage her workload independently and creatively. Juliana worked hard with us and helped us in so many ways. She is an excellent role model for the children whilst being fun and playful. Her knowledge of languages/cultures and… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Núria) for host

It was my first experience doing workaway and it was fantastic! Marianne and her family are very lovely and they treated me like another one of the family. The children are very loving and fun and it was very easy to get along well with them. I only had to help with the children and do some housework, and the truth is that I didn't feel that I was… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Núria)

Nuria has been an excellent workawayer. Very happy and friendly and always keen to help and looking for jobs. She eased into our family life naturally and we found our common ground quickly. The kids grew very attatched to Nuria as they felt safe and secure and had a lot of fun with her. We are really sad that she had to leave us. She even cleaned… read more

(Excellent )

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