Help, teaching English, around the house and garden in Poland

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  Description

  We are Nina, Warren, Miles, and Felix; a polish British family living about an hour and a half from Krakow.
  
  We have our own, 4 bedroom home in a street of eleven houses at the edge of a forest on the outskirts of Myszkow, in the south of Poland. We also have a small neglected shack/cottage on 2.5 acres of land in the very picturesque and historic village of Mirow, which is not far from here.
  
  Life for us is about living. We spend a lot of time with friends and family, eating chatting learning, travelling and basically enjoying ourselves. When we aren't doing that we have a number of projects.
  
  1. The renovation (tidy up) of our cottage/shack. There is a small orchard of thirty plum trees and about twenty pine trees and a lot of grass. The house will need to be made secure, painted and fixed first, then the trees need sorting, the fence and the land. When all that is done it could be an Eco project of some sort of accommodation. Perhaps those wooden pods for guests. We don't really know. We are also keen on the idea of allowing artists/ writers to stay for free as a kind of retreat. But if you have a better idea then let us know.
  
  2. We teach a few English classes so may need assistance with that. Nothing heavy, just speaking English but if you have TEFL experience. that would be great.
  
  3. Nina is the founder of a local charity which looks after poor, disadvantaged or disabled children and adults. She often needs help organising different things for this.
  
  Lastly, we could do with a hand in our house to get things organised and tidy. Since we moved here and had a new baby, we haven't had the chance to get everything set up. General cleaning, sorting, organizing DIY stuff may be needed too.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Polish hospitality is about food, more food then more food. The people here are incredibly welcoming and generous. During the long hot summers, we spend most of our time outdoors, either having barbecues in the garden or walking in the forest. You will be part of our family and also get the chance to visit the local countryside. We live also an hour or so away from Krakow, Katowice, Czestochowa and a couple of other interesting cities.
  
  We will gladly take you to local visitor attractions and places of interest plus you can improve your Polish and/or English.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  1. The renovation (tidy up) of our cottage. There is a small orchard of thirty plum trees and about twenty pine trees and a lot of grass. The house will need to be made secure, painted and fixed first, then the trees need sorting, the fence and the land. When all that is done it could be an Eco project of some sort of accommodation. Perhaps those wooden pods for guests. We don't really know. We are also keen on the idea of allowing artists/ writers to stay for free as a kind of retreat. But if you have a better idea then let us know.
  
  2. We teach a few English classes so may need assistance with that. Nothing heavy, just speaking English but if you have TEFL experience. that would be great.
  
  3. No is the founder of a local charity which looks after poor, disadvantaged or disabled children and adults. She often needs help organising different things for this.
  
  Lastly, we could do with a hand in our house to get things organised and tidy. Since we moved here and had a new baby, we haven't had the chance to get everything set up. General cleaning, sorting, and organizing DIY stuff may be needed too.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Polish: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Private bedroom in our large house. Two single beds.

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  What else ...

  During your time off you can catch a train to either Krakow, Katowice or Czestochowa, all reachable from where we are. Of course, you're also welcome to come with us to visit friends and family as they will always be glad to see you. We live right next to a forest also and there are plenty of opportunities to walk or cycle.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Digital nomads welcome. We have internet access and office space available plus printers, copiers etc.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Campervans are also welcome. We have facilities for electricity, space to park and connections for water.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Our kids don't have a dog of their own so we would consider your pet as long as it is house trained and good with children.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours per day 5 days a week

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