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We are a Sami family looking for a little help at home and in the mountains, when we are with the reindeer.
We live in Norway, Finnmark in a small village called Kautokeino.
Our family consists of Sara (mother, 27) and Jon Tomas (father, 29) and our two daughters aged 6 and 3. We also have a dog.
Sara works at home and takes care of the children. Dad is often in the mountains. And if not, he's always doing something at home. We also run a tourism business, so in those times when there is a lot of work there, we need someone to help us with the children.
Our family also has many reindeer.
Reindeer farming is very varied, and our lifestyle depends on the reindeer and the weather, so we live day to day. Sometimes it can be very busy and some days we can just relax.
NOTE! We are also very spontaneous, suddenly there can be changes in the plans. So here you just have to hold on.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Driver license
• Minimum age 24 years
• In good physical shape and used with physical work
• Strong
• You have no health problems that limit you in physical work
• Good communication skills
• Hardworking, responsible and FLEXIBLE with help and help hours
• You MUST be INDEPENDENT and a self-starter. If there's nothing going on, it's really nice to have someone who just starts doing small tasks, without anyone having to ask you.
• You must be solution-oriented.
• You must be able to work alone, but also in a team
• You have to cope with stress and sudden changes
• You must be good with children, like children, and be creative with children.
• You are a NON-smoker
• You have a good sense of humor 😃 And that you are not someone who complains too much.
• Handyman/lady / used to using tools (You do not need to have professional competence)
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YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD CONTAIN:
• A few sentences about yourself, your age and where you come from
• A few sentences about why you want to volunteer here
• How long do you intend to stay + dates, would prefer someone who is over a month here.
• Previous Workaways and previous work experiences, your experience with animals
• Language skills
• Allergies or dietary restrictions
• If there is anything I should know about you
• Are you a jack of all trades or not? Used to fix things? :)
If you do not include the information I request, I cannot accept your application.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a Sami family living in the heart of Sapmi.
The Sami are the indigenous group of Northern Europe, and we have a very distinct culture that travelers can learn about.
Our culture is centered around the reindeer; it is involved in every aspect of our life.
Our city, Kautokeino, is often called the capital of the Sami world, and we have a museum, the Sami university, the Sami radio station and the Sami national theater here, so there are many opportunities to learn about our culture.
You can also try to learn our language, Sami, when you live with us. 90% of people in Kautokeino speak Sami so it is easy to practice.
There are many outdoor activities to do in Kautokeino as well, such as hiking, skiing, etc. In the winter we have the northern lights and in the summer we have the midnight sun, so it is truly a remarkable place to experience!
We also live very close to the Finnish and Swedish.
Help
We are looking for someone to come to us, to help around the house and with our children. We are also in the mountains a lot, so extra hands will certainly be needed when we are in the mountains with the reindeer.
Household tasks/children:
Since both parents work variedly, we need some help around the house and with our girls. We can always welcome help to cook dinner, clean the house and play with the children.
Sometimes we need help to collect the children from the nursery.
The children do not speak English, but they really enjoy practicing speaking English.
It is also greatly appreciated if you are independent and see for yourself what needs to be done/should be done.
And also if you have special pedagogy, or have worked a lot with children, including children with a range of functions.
In the spring, summer and autumn, we have high season in the company, we run a company and welcome hunters and fishermen who want to come to us. So then we needed extra hands in the home. This is also a time when there is work in the reindeer herding, so then we are extra spontaneous. Because things can suddenly happen and some of us have to go to the reindeer, while the other stays at home to run the business.
In the spring, we are mostly in Kautokeino, with the reindeer, and company, so it is very easy to relate to here.
Languages
Languages spoken
Norwegian bokmål: Fluent
Sami: 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
Workawayers will have a private room in our house, or in a caravan. and a shared bathroom. We have dinner together and Workawayers can use our food to make their own breakfast and lunch.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
