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Description
We are a family with four children (15, 12, 8, 5 years old). We live in the Zurich Oberland, 25 train/car minutes from Zurich. We live in a house in a village with lots of space and green surroundings. We do homeschooling with our children and therefore they are at home most of the time.
Wir sind eine Familie mit vier Kindern (15, 12, 8, 5 Jahre alt). Wir wohnen im Zürcher Oberland, 25 Zug/Auto-Minuten von Zürich entfernt. Wir wohnen in einem Haus in einer Siedlung mit viel Platz und grünem Umschwung. Unsere Kinder sind im Homeschooling und daher die meiste Zeit zu Hause.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have visited many countries and know different cultures. We are always happy to get to know people from other countries. We enjoy sharing our way of life and our knowledge about Switzerland. Maybe we can go on a trip or two together.
Wir haben schon viele Länder besucht und kennen verschiedene Kulturen. Wir freuen uns immer, Menschen aus anderen Ländern kennen zu lernen. Gerne teilen wir unsere Lebensweise und unser Wissen über die Schweiz. Vielleicht können wir auch den einen oder anderen Ausflug zusammen unternehmen.
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Help
We look for someone who is able to independently take over some chores around the house, with gardening, cleaning up, cooking plant-based meals, and playing with our children or go discover the neighbourhood with them. Furthermore, support in math, languages, drawing, music or any other school subject and sharing your passions is welcome.
Wir freuen uns auf eine/n Workawayer/in, die/der selbstständig im Haushalt wirkt wo es gerade nötig ist, im Garten arbeitet, eine pflanzenbasierte Mahlzeit für die Familie kocht und mit unseren Kinder Zeit verbringt. Auch Unterstützung in den verschiedenen Schulfächern ist willkommen, sowie das Teilen deiner Hobbies und Passionen.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
The children like to use and improve their english. We would like to freshen up our french skills. Some of us currently learn Danish, Spanish and Portuguese. Of other languages we are happy to learn some songs, words, bits.
Accommodation
We offer a room for our guest with about 15 m2 and a separate toilet/shower. We prepare and enjoy high quality plant based food.
Wir haben für unseren Gast ein Zimmer mit ca 15 m2 und ein separates WC/Dusche. Wir ernähren uns mit hochwertigem, pflanzenbasiertem Essen.
What else ...
Train station within 7 minutes walking distance from home, 25 minutes to Zurich, 10 minutes to Rapperswil at the beautiful lake Zurich. Bike tours to discover the surrounding are a fun option too.
Bahnhof in 7 Minuten zu Fuss erreichbar, 25 Minuten nach Zürich, 10 Minuten nach Rapperswil am schönen Zürichsee. Fahrad-Ausflüge können eine weitere Möglichkeit sein, die Gegend zu entdecken.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (11)
Colin and Chris are both easy going and were more than happy to run any chore we would appoint to them.… read more
We help for little housework and spent most of the time with the children, playing with them and having fun as we learnt a lot from them. During the weekend we went… read more
I spent most of my time in the garden, playing with the kids, washing dishes and having interesting conversations with Christina while… read more
Our lively, varied days went well with Jeremy’s carefree, present lifestyle. We started the days together and he was willing to fill in wherever needed.
Jeremy took care of our garden by weeding the… read more
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Colin and Chris are both easy going and were more than happy to run any chore we would appoint to them.… read more
We help for little housework and spent most of the time with the children, playing with them and having fun as we learnt a lot from them. During the weekend we went… read more
I spent most of my time in the garden, playing with the kids, washing dishes and having interesting conversations with Christina while… read more
Our lively, varied days went well with Jeremy’s carefree, present lifestyle. We started the days together and he was willing to fill in wherever needed.
Jeremy took care of our garden by weeding the… read more
Most of my time "working" I spent playing with the four children. Playing board games, reading, going to the library, making up fun games, listening to… read more
If we had to describe this week in one word, it… read more
Bea and Tomás’ cheerful and open-minded nature made them to our favored guests right away.… read more
We didn't really get into a rhythm as Alisa unfortunately fell ill soon after arrival and decided to leave early due… read more
Die Kids sind total offen und fröhlich, man merkt dass sie an das Workaway-Modell bereits gewohnt sind.. sie haben mir direkt am ersten Abend ihre Fotoalben gezeigt, wir haben gemeinsam gemalt, Brettspiele wie UNO, Schach, Memory… read more
Thank you very… read more
I feel privileged to have joined your happy and loving family. You're all kind and intelligent and I learnt many important life skills and wisdom from each of you, including the little princess!
Your home is warm, cosy, comfortable and has everything we need. It's well-stocked with expensive plant-based food. Your cooking is… read more
This was my first experience as a Workawayer and I have to say that it totally convinced me.
I felt part of the family. We always ate dinner and lunch together and the vegan food Christina cooks is amazingly tasty.… read more
Our children loved to paint with you, go on bike rides and most of all: discovered the world of climbing with and through you. Teaching the children and us more French words as well as showing us new… read more
To all of us it felt as if we finally got together again, after a long time apart.
Our children love your affinity to music, the way you enjoy life and how you were up to join them for any activity. For me it was such a relieve to have you… read more
