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Hello!
We are returning to Spain after living in Nairobi, Kenya for two and a half years, where I've worked at one of the UN headquarters located there.
We are a family of three: I’m Carmela, originally from Spain, and have two daughters—Candela (14) and Amanda (9). We live in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a charming town located about 40 minutes by bus from Madrid. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by nature and full of history.
Due to our international experience, both of my daughters are bilingual in English and Spanish. I would love for them to maintain their fluency in English, so we are looking for someone who could support us with that, ideally someone who speaks English as mother tongue and enjoys spending time with children. They are also both learning French, so it would be wonderful if you have some knowledge of French and could help them practice in a fun and relaxed way.
Your help would include light childcare tasks—mainly helping with Amanda: taking her to school, assisting with homework, going for walks or playing together. Candela is more independent but would also enjoy occasional interaction in English.
In exchange, we offer you a private room with your own bathroom in our home. On weekends, we enjoy going out to explore the surrounding area, and you’re more than welcome to join us—or feel free to use your time off as you prefer.
If you have a driving license, that would be fantastic—it would give you more flexibility and would also be a great help from time to time.
Because of my job, I’m very used to sharing space with people from different cultures, and as a family, we truly enjoy welcoming new people into our lives and learning from different experiences.
We’d be happy to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Charity work
Cooking & food
Books
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Gardening
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Water sports
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Because of my work at the United Nations, we´ve travelled a lot and are, indeed, a multicultural family. We´re open minded and tolerant and always ready to learn about others´traditions
Projects involving children
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Help
I would need your support mainly in the mornings, helping Amanda get ready for school and joining us on the car ride. In the afternoons, you would need to help with the pick up from school as well. it would be great if you could spend some time with them—playing, reading, and especially practicing English ( you also know a bit of French or German, that would be a wonderful bonus!). Our goal is to speak English as the main language at home.
The girls start school at 9:00 AM and finish around 3:00 PM, with lunch provided at school only for Amanda
We have someone who helps with household chores, so we don’t expect you to take on those responsibilities. That said, we do ask for your support with small daily tasks—like tidying up, or helping the girls put away their things.
If you enjoy cooking and wouldn’t mind helping out in the kitchen, that would be lovely too!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
We can provide private room with private bathroom
What else ...
You can use your time off however you like. During the day our former workawayer volunteered in a school in a slum near-by. We can help you to find a working/volunteering opportunity for you. On the weekends you can do lots of weekend/day trips from Nairobi. For example visit the Nairobi national park, Maasai Mara, Mombasa or even the Victoria Lake. There are also interesting activities in or around the city, such as Street Art tours, hiking trips or visiting Maasai villages. In general there is a lot to do and see and Nairobi is the perfect place to meet new people and cultures.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Some of my volunteers used to be digital nomads and that was never a problem. We have good internet and i can offer you a quiet workspace where no one is gonna interrupt :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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I spoke mostly German with Amanda and did some reading and studying to practice. Candela is very independent and very smart for her age. Together we played lots of board games, played in the huge garden (in Spain… read more
I felt like a part of the family from the very beginning and over the time it was great to develop a deeper relationship with everyone. Of course I spent… read more
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I spoke mostly German with Amanda and did some reading and studying to practice. Candela is very independent and very smart for her age. Together we played lots of board games, played in the huge garden (in Spain… read more
I felt like a part of the family from the very beginning and over the time it was great to develop a deeper relationship with everyone. Of course I spent… read more
I've spent three months with this lovely family and already feel like I'm part of it. From the first day I arrived I was welcomed as a friend and invited to take part in the family life.
As it was my very first time living abroad alone, I was afraid I would feel alone and have trouble fitting in.… read more
- The two girls are well behaved, funny and very smart. It is easy to look after them as there is no behavioral problems at all. I ended up spending more time with Amanda (youngest) because at the time her school hours were shorter. She is SO… read more
The girls are such a joy! Amanda is a little… read more
