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17 Jul 2024
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Hello, we´re a family who live in Malaga in summer. We have two children, our son is 16 and our daughter is 15. Both are very dinamic, funny and like to play a lot.
We live in Lucena (Córdoba), but we spend summer in Malaga, in a flat, near the beach.
We would like the person who comes to live with us, to be one more in our family and enjoy each day and the experiencies.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Malaga is a big city, where you can do a lot activities. It´s situated in the south of Andalusia, and many of the most important cities in Andalucia are very close.
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We would like a native English speaker (girl) who likes children. Because one of them is preparing for the C1 exam, we need you to pay special attention to her during those 6 days.
The volunteer who comes must have demonstrable teaching knowledge. This is very important. (Teachers are perfect for us).
We´re available from 20 th of August to about 26th of August.
We want volunteer doesn´t speak Spanish.
We can teach you, our culture and foods (tortilla de patatas, paella, salmorejo,....).
To make coexistence easier, we prefer volunteers without special dietary requirements
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in Malaga in a flat, 3 minutes walk from the beach. You´ll have your own room.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 746442344621
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+5
Feedback (11)
25 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen)
I don't know what to say about Ellen, we only have words of gratitude for her. She is a kind, pleasant, hard-working and constant person. Living with her has been very easy. She has made a great effort in teaching English to our children, finally obtaining the expected result. Ellen will have friends here in Spain forever. I remind her that we… read more
(Excellent
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23 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ellen) for host
I had an amazing time with the Family in August for 2 weeks.
The family made me feel immediately welcome and included me in most of their activities be this visiting grandparents, friends on the beach, shopping trips, cultural activities.
The children were extremely sharp and intelligent and a delight to teach.
The food I ate while staying… read more
The family made me feel immediately welcome and included me in most of their activities be this visiting grandparents, friends on the beach, shopping trips, cultural activities.
The children were extremely sharp and intelligent and a delight to teach.
The food I ate while staying… read more
4 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Briony)
Briony has lived with our family during the summer, from the first day she has been another member of our family, integrating easily, collaborating in all the tasks, making living with her very easy.
From the point of view of teaching English to children, Briony is an organized person who had her classes structured in a fun way, in order to… read more
From the point of view of teaching English to children, Briony is an organized person who had her classes structured in a fun way, in order to… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Briony) for host
I had the most amazing month in Malaga with this family! From my first day, I was welcomed and made to feel at home. The room provided was amazing, had its own bathroom and was super spacious.
Carmen & Tomas were amazing cooks, and the food I had here was some of the best I've ever had (especially the Paella, I absolutely loved). They taught me… read more
Carmen & Tomas were amazing cooks, and the food I had here was some of the best I've ever had (especially the Paella, I absolutely loved). They taught me… read more
20 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)
Gemma has spent part of the summer with us. It has been fantastic living with her. From a personal point of view, Gemma is an educated person, always willing to help and from the first day fully integrated into our family as one more, making coexistence very easy. With her we have learned more about her culture and country.
She quickly understood… read more
She quickly understood… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host
I spent a wonderful and unforgettable summer (2022) with this family!
From day 1 I was made to feel like part of the family, and at home in Malaga. I was welcomed into all aspects of the family's life (including a Baptism in my first week being there!) and enjoyed many meals and days out with their (large) extended family and friends.
'Big'… read more
From day 1 I was made to feel like part of the family, and at home in Malaga. I was welcomed into all aspects of the family's life (including a Baptism in my first week being there!) and enjoyed many meals and days out with their (large) extended family and friends.
'Big'… read more
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25 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen)
I don't know what to say about Ellen, we only have words of gratitude for her. She is a kind, pleasant, hard-working and constant person. Living with her has been very easy. She has made a great effort in teaching English to our children, finally obtaining the expected result. Ellen will have friends here in Spain forever. I remind her that we… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ellen) for host
I had an amazing time with the Family in August for 2 weeks.
The family made me feel immediately welcome and included me in most of their activities be this visiting grandparents, friends on the beach, shopping trips, cultural activities.
The children were extremely sharp and intelligent and a delight to teach.
The food I ate while staying… read more
The family made me feel immediately welcome and included me in most of their activities be this visiting grandparents, friends on the beach, shopping trips, cultural activities.
The children were extremely sharp and intelligent and a delight to teach.
The food I ate while staying… read more
4 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Briony)
Briony has lived with our family during the summer, from the first day she has been another member of our family, integrating easily, collaborating in all the tasks, making living with her very easy.
From the point of view of teaching English to children, Briony is an organized person who had her classes structured in a fun way, in order to… read more
From the point of view of teaching English to children, Briony is an organized person who had her classes structured in a fun way, in order to… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Briony) for host
I had the most amazing month in Malaga with this family! From my first day, I was welcomed and made to feel at home. The room provided was amazing, had its own bathroom and was super spacious.
Carmen & Tomas were amazing cooks, and the food I had here was some of the best I've ever had (especially the Paella, I absolutely loved). They taught me… read more
Carmen & Tomas were amazing cooks, and the food I had here was some of the best I've ever had (especially the Paella, I absolutely loved). They taught me… read more
20 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)
Gemma has spent part of the summer with us. It has been fantastic living with her. From a personal point of view, Gemma is an educated person, always willing to help and from the first day fully integrated into our family as one more, making coexistence very easy. With her we have learned more about her culture and country.
She quickly understood… read more
She quickly understood… read more
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host
I spent a wonderful and unforgettable summer (2022) with this family!
From day 1 I was made to feel like part of the family, and at home in Malaga. I was welcomed into all aspects of the family's life (including a Baptism in my first week being there!) and enjoyed many meals and days out with their (large) extended family and friends.
'Big'… read more
From day 1 I was made to feel like part of the family, and at home in Malaga. I was welcomed into all aspects of the family's life (including a Baptism in my first week being there!) and enjoyed many meals and days out with their (large) extended family and friends.
'Big'… read more
3 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Millie)
Millie has spent part of the summer with our family. She has been one more member of us, educated, orderly, loving with everyone and always ready to help. The children have enjoyed it and have improved their level of English. We have all learned things from their culture, the conversations being very enjoyable. We miss you and hope you do well in… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Millie) for host
I spent an unforgettable month with Tomas, Carmen, and their 2 children. This was my first Workaway experience and they were all so welcoming. They treated me as another member of their family and always made sure I felt comfortable.
I stayed for just over 1 month in their Malaga apartment. It was a perfect location from the beach and… read more
I stayed for just over 1 month in their Malaga apartment. It was a perfect location from the beach and… read more
4 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tonnie)
Tonnie has spent the month of August with us. From the first day it has been one more in the family and has been integrated perfectly, fasting on everything necessary. We have learned many things from your country and the children have enjoyed it. The children's English level has increased considerably thanks to Tonnie. She has worked hard for… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tonnie) for host
I have just spent a month with this wonderful family and I had the best time! Straight away I felt very at home and was treated as part of the family.
The children are very charismatic and eager to pick up new English vocabulary. I laughed so much with them and had lots of fun. The children also took an interest to teach me some spanish which was… read more
The children are very charismatic and eager to pick up new English vocabulary. I laughed so much with them and had lots of fun. The children also took an interest to teach me some spanish which was… read more
19 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kimberly) for host
I spent the month of August (2018) with Tomas and Carmen and their hilarious children at their Malaga flat -- and they were absolutely amazing! I honestly couldn't have asked for a better family to experience my first WorkAway with than these guys. I would venture to say that Tomas and his family taught me more about Spanish culture, traditions… read more
11 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Abigail) for host
I stayed with Tomás and Carmen for a full month. It was my first time using workaway and I had no idea what to expect, but after speaking with them over Skype I was very excited to spend time getting to know them.
Volunteering with them turned out to be the best decision I could have ever made for my summer. I can honestly say that it wasn't work… read more
Volunteering with them turned out to be the best decision I could have ever made for my summer. I can honestly say that it wasn't work… read more
2 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy lived with us more than one month, and from the first day she was one more in the family. She spent a long time with our children teaching them English, they improved their level and they have good memories to last summer. We wish Lucy will has a good year at the university. Good luck!!!
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
I would like to thank Tomás and Carmen for my stay in the summer. They were very welcoming to me and showed me lots of the culture in Malaga and Lucena. Carmen is an amazing cook and I loved spending time at Carmen’s parents’ house also. The children are full of energy and I miss them a lot. I hope you had a great Christmas!
24 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth)
During the month that Ruth has been with us, from the first moment she has integrated perfectly in the family, being always ready to collaborate in all the existing tasks. She has been like another daughter, always happy and friendly. Regarding their tasks, he has done them in a very satisfactory way, improving the English level of the whole… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host
I loved my stay with Tomas and Carmen. This was my first workaway experience and I was so lucky! The family were so kind and generous and welcomed me into their house like one of them so I felt part of the family straight away, and at the end I didn't want to leave. Tomas showed me around Lucena and told me all about the history, Carmen is an… read more
6 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Morven)
Morven has lived with us more than two months, from the first day she was one more in the family, helping everything neccesary. She is a cheerful, friendly and trustworthy person. She has endeavored to teach English to my children and today they have greatly improved their level of English. The kids loved playing and being with her and we have… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Morven) for host
My stay with Tomas and Carmen's family was my second (and longest) experience with workaway. I stayed with them for ten weeks during the summer. From the moment I arrived this family made sure I felt welcome and had everything I needed to feel at home. They are kind and did everything they could to make sure I enjoyed my stay. They gave me tours… read more
29 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)
Kate is lovely, smiley person and very friendly. She has been like a daughter to us and our children love her.
It has been very intense and rewarding, due to its integration into the family and support my children
We miss her and we wish her the best in the world at her university.
It was an excellent experience meeting her!!!
Hope to see her… read more
It has been very intense and rewarding, due to its integration into the family and support my children
We miss her and we wish her the best in the world at her university.
It was an excellent experience meeting her!!!
Hope to see her… read more
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host
The 2 weeks I spent with Tomas and his family were amazing! They were fun, interesting and friendly and I learnt a lot from them.
I immediately felt at home and very comfortable . The children were great fun to play with and we laughed a lot.The food was delicious and I got to see a lot of places during my short stay. Meeting their family and… read more
I immediately felt at home and very comfortable . The children were great fun to play with and we laughed a lot.The food was delicious and I got to see a lot of places during my short stay. Meeting their family and… read more
