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Host rating
100 %
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 4 days
Feedback
21
Email verified
Badges (2)
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Description
December 2022 and January 2023
Hello!
Help needed!
We are a family with one teenager.
We would welcome an easy going, friendly girl.
We mainly need help with chickens, peacocks , guinea fowl and a duck from early December until end of January.
Also watering plants in our house, and some general maintanance.
Workaway is an experience and a time to grow as a person.
Due to some recent unfortunate incidents, only people genuinely interested in getting to know the swedish country side, learning skills and improving others need apply.
We have a little indoor cat, so you must not be allergic.
Welcome!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are well read, articulate and share our skills, and tell about swedish life, customs and country.
We also teach swedish cooking and organic farming skills.
We are very friendly and treat others with respect. And expect the same back.
NO DRAMA!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We will need help with light housework, some cooking, gardening, building and also help with our pets.
If this sounds interesting, drop us a line or two.
FEMALES only, good english a neccessity!
Best regards Magdalena & family
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Norwegian bokmål: Intermediate
Danish: Beginner
Accommodation
Own, shared apartment but with own space. Separate kitchen and bathroom/toilet.
What else ...
We have a house with a park like garden, we grow edibles and berries, also some nice flowes and lavender.
We have several varieties of birds.
We use old fashioned methods and have a lot of fun as we work.
We have a couple of small building projects and also making an eco visiting flower meadow.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Any size van welcome, but only one person.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 828578123494
Feedback (9)
30/08/2018
Sven, Magdalena and Konstantin are great family. It was pleasure to help them with everything.
I never got bored since my tasks always were interesting. Sven taught me a lot, we even builded a fence together.
I have stayed with them for 22 days and really enjoyed my staying. Countryside area, interesting tasks and a huuuuge pool were the best… read more
I never got bored since my tasks always were interesting. Sven taught me a lot, we even builded a fence together.
I have stayed with them for 22 days and really enjoyed my staying. Countryside area, interesting tasks and a huuuuge pool were the best… read more
29/06/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Zinaida)
We had a wonderful month with amazing Zina. We exchanged many interesting thoughts and experiences about our different countries. Zina is extremely hard working, she is a fast learner and very helpful.
She is a natural around children and our son loves her. She has very good pedagogic skills and also like to learn new skills.
We miss her a lot… read more
She is a natural around children and our son loves her. She has very good pedagogic skills and also like to learn new skills.
We miss her a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
23/07/2018
Staying 20 days with Magdalena, Sven and Constantin was a real pleasure for me. They're such an happy and kind family, which has always treated me as a part of them. Painting the fence and the gate for them has been really funny, taking care of their garden and roses, picking the berries and weeding in the beautiful swedish summer gave me a new… read more
22/07/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Wonderful Alice was a great asset to us. And a very nice friend for both our son and us.
We had a lovely time together, and we tried to show nice places of interest in our spare time.
Alices swedish skills were great and we had fun working together on various projects. Building, painting, weeding, cooking.
And we ate a lot of berries. ;)
We hope… read more
We had a lovely time together, and we tried to show nice places of interest in our spare time.
Alices swedish skills were great and we had fun working together on various projects. Building, painting, weeding, cooking.
And we ate a lot of berries. ;)
We hope… read more
(Excellent
)
20/05/2018
Dear Maggie, Sven and Constantin,
I had such a great time with you and my first workaway experience could not be better. You were always nice and so lovely to me. Sorry for my late feedback.
All the best for you and your beautiful café.
Lena
I had such a great time with you and my first workaway experience could not be better. You were always nice and so lovely to me. Sorry for my late feedback.
All the best for you and your beautiful café.
Lena
03/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena is a brilliant person. Super nice, hard working and never complaining, even if the digging and weeding get´s a bit much.
Also a patient babysitter and very polite at all times.
We wish you much luck in life and with your next workaway experience.
And welcome back anytime!
Also a patient babysitter and very polite at all times.
We wish you much luck in life and with your next workaway experience.
And welcome back anytime!
(Excellent
)
Feedback
30/08/2018
Left by Workawayer (Zinaida) for host
Sven, Magdalena and Konstantin are great family. It was pleasure to help them with everything.
I never got bored since my tasks always were interesting. Sven taught me a lot, we even builded a fence together.
I have stayed with them for 22 days and really enjoyed my staying. Countryside area, interesting tasks and a huuuuge pool were the best… read more
I never got bored since my tasks always were interesting. Sven taught me a lot, we even builded a fence together.
I have stayed with them for 22 days and really enjoyed my staying. Countryside area, interesting tasks and a huuuuge pool were the best… read more
29/06/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Zinaida)
We had a wonderful month with amazing Zina. We exchanged many interesting thoughts and experiences about our different countries. Zina is extremely hard working, she is a fast learner and very helpful.
She is a natural around children and our son loves her. She has very good pedagogic skills and also like to learn new skills.
We miss her a lot… read more
She is a natural around children and our son loves her. She has very good pedagogic skills and also like to learn new skills.
We miss her a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
23/07/2018
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
Staying 20 days with Magdalena, Sven and Constantin was a real pleasure for me. They're such an happy and kind family, which has always treated me as a part of them. Painting the fence and the gate for them has been really funny, taking care of their garden and roses, picking the berries and weeding in the beautiful swedish summer gave me a new… read more
22/07/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Wonderful Alice was a great asset to us. And a very nice friend for both our son and us.
We had a lovely time together, and we tried to show nice places of interest in our spare time.
Alices swedish skills were great and we had fun working together on various projects. Building, painting, weeding, cooking.
And we ate a lot of berries. ;)
We hope… read more
We had a lovely time together, and we tried to show nice places of interest in our spare time.
Alices swedish skills were great and we had fun working together on various projects. Building, painting, weeding, cooking.
And we ate a lot of berries. ;)
We hope… read more
(Excellent
)
20/05/2018
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
Dear Maggie, Sven and Constantin,
I had such a great time with you and my first workaway experience could not be better. You were always nice and so lovely to me. Sorry for my late feedback.
All the best for you and your beautiful café.
Lena
I had such a great time with you and my first workaway experience could not be better. You were always nice and so lovely to me. Sorry for my late feedback.
All the best for you and your beautiful café.
Lena
03/05/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena is a brilliant person. Super nice, hard working and never complaining, even if the digging and weeding get´s a bit much.
Also a patient babysitter and very polite at all times.
We wish you much luck in life and with your next workaway experience.
And welcome back anytime!
Also a patient babysitter and very polite at all times.
We wish you much luck in life and with your next workaway experience.
And welcome back anytime!
(Excellent
)
18/04/2018
Left by Workawayer (Anneke) for host
I had a wonderful time with Magdalena, Sven and Constantin. They took me into their family and provided so well for me, especially with food :) They are kind, open-hearted, generous and funny people, and we had lots of good conversations. Maggie taught me some of her cooking-skills and some Swedish. She showed me around and gave me lots of good… read more
09/04/2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anneke)
We only wish that Anneke could have stayed longer. She is a fantastic person to be around. Kind, patient, funny, a mean cook, skilled café worker, endlessly patient with stressed people.
Also she speaks perfect english and is really into learning new skills. Thank you for painting our old stable ceiling.
We will welcome you back anytime, and… read more
Also she speaks perfect english and is really into learning new skills. Thank you for painting our old stable ceiling.
We will welcome you back anytime, and… read more
(Excellent
)
29/09/2017
Left by Workawayer (Matea) for host
I'm late in leaving feedback, but I promised I would! This family made me feel welcome right from the get go, the food was delicious and the place cozy and comfortable. They're also very accommodating, I asked them to speak Swedish to improve my language skills and I learned lots! The work hours are also flexible, mostly work in the garden, and… read more
11/08/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Matea)
Matea is a very hard worker in the garden. Also a very nice and quiet person who do not like to disturb. Once you get to know her, she is great fun and a really talented animation artist.
Thank you for your help this summer. Best of luck with everything.
Thank you for your help this summer. Best of luck with everything.
(Excellent
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26/07/2017
Left by Workawayer (Dawn ) for host
I really enjoyed my time staying with Magdalena and family. They were all really welcoming and made me feel at home. The work load was light and they were flexiable as long as the jobs got done. they have a beautiful country home and the countryside is nice and relaxing. I had the chance to play with their son and get to know him which was fun.… read more
12/07/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dawn )
Dawn is a remarkable person with tons of patience and the skill of seeing what needs doing and just getting on with it.
She is a keen gardener and very flexible when it comes to a, sometimes uncertain, day ahead.
She played with our child and put fun into learning new things and is very missed by our son already.
And by us.
I reccommend Dawn very… read more
She is a keen gardener and very flexible when it comes to a, sometimes uncertain, day ahead.
She played with our child and put fun into learning new things and is very missed by our son already.
And by us.
I reccommend Dawn very… read more
(Excellent
)
08/09/2016
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
This was a great introduction to Workaway! My experience with Magdalena, Sven and Constantin was a very pleasant time where I learned a lot. I was lucky enough to come during the Midsommer festival, which was such a great, traditional experience. Magdalena and Sven really made me feel at home, they are so friendly and love sharing their Swedish… read more
05/07/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica is amazing!
She sees what needs doing and does it. She is curious about new cultures, food and life.
Great with children, has a great sense of humour and is a really hard worker.
We are priviliged to have had the good fortune of having her in our life for a short period of time.
Best of luck with the future!
She sees what needs doing and does it. She is curious about new cultures, food and life.
Great with children, has a great sense of humour and is a really hard worker.
We are priviliged to have had the good fortune of having her in our life for a short period of time.
Best of luck with the future!
(Excellent
)
05/07/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Elise)
It was a nice experience to have a french workawayer with us for just a week.
Elise is great at cleaning and mowing the lawn.
And very chatty and eager to please.
Best of luck for all your future projects.
Elise is great at cleaning and mowing the lawn.
And very chatty and eager to please.
Best of luck for all your future projects.
(Very good
)
03/07/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Wonderful Lucia made her stay with us a memorable experience.
Fantastic with kids, always with a smile and so great about even the most boring of tasks.
Amazing at weeding! My rose beds have never looked better!
We wish her a bright future and hope we will stay in touch.
Thank you soo much, lovely!
Fantastic with kids, always with a smile and so great about even the most boring of tasks.
Amazing at weeding! My rose beds have never looked better!
We wish her a bright future and hope we will stay in touch.
Thank you soo much, lovely!
(Excellent
)
20/06/2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma is a great person. So easy to get along with, kind, funny, patient and a GREAT volunteer.
We really hope to stay in touch and meet up again.
Perhaps in the UK already.
Wishing you all the best, for now.
And BIG thanks for a great week!
Love Maggie Sven & C xxx
We really hope to stay in touch and meet up again.
Perhaps in the UK already.
Wishing you all the best, for now.
And BIG thanks for a great week!
Love Maggie Sven & C xxx
(Excellent
)
22/10/2015
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
Magdalena, Sven and little Constantin are truly inspirational people and I will always be grateful for the time that we spent together and the lessons that they have taught me, just by being themselves. Constantin is very bright, full of imagination and energy. Sven is absolutely the most patient human being I have ever met (and a loving father… read more
20/10/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
Ana is now a member of our extended family. She is truly remarkabel, very bright, funny and very hard working. And her swedish is near perfect. She is patient and a very fast learner and great with kids too. We will stay in touch and we will come to Romania one day and visit.
Wishing you all greatness for the future.
Wishing you all greatness for the future.
(Excellent
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19/10/2015
Left by Workawayer (Lea & Arne) for host
The time in sweden with Magdalena, Sven and Constantin changed my life from the bottom! It feels like having a new family there! They are warmhearted, open -minded and just wondurfull people! It was my first workaway experience and it was great! I am missing this little peace of heaven every day! Thank you guys for everything you showed and… read more
14/08/2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea & Arne)
Lea is a truly wonderful person and a very hard worker. She helped with our son, with painting windows, weeding and general stuff around the house. We enjoyed our time together very much and give Lea the highest reccomendations!
And really hope to stay in touch!
And really hope to stay in touch!
(Excellent
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