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40
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Description
We are a family of 5 living in Sintra Portugal
Myself and my wife are originally from Ireland and have 1 boy (10yo) 2 girls (5yo and 8yo) who love to play outdoors and swim and in general are very active.
We have plenty of room at our property inside a gated complex with access to shops and hotels, cinemas and so on. Also, we are only 5 mins from Sintra centre and 15 mins from Cascais. Sintra national park is a 5 min walk away with plenty to do.
The weather is perfect for at least 9mths of the year with a short winter where it stays always above 8 degrees with no frost
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak English and Portuguese and have young kids that are very active
As we are Irish, we offer you an inside to how Irish people keep things fun and homely, in addition, our kids are a combination of Irish and Portuguese in their ways and are fluent in both languages with our oldest learning French therefor you will enjoy availing of the best of both worlds.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are seeking a stay in helper to allow us more couple time and get out and about together, therefore, to assist with babysitting. In addition, we would like that you exchange your skills in teaching/helping with kids learning and homework and in return you and them both practice languages together and understand cultures.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
We live on the 1st floor level in a large home 640M/2. We are offering you our separate living area on the lower level with all the required services. Large Double Bedroom with bathroom and shower O/S and secured with lockable entry.
The ground floor has also an indoor pool with a small GYM area and Garage area.
We cook each day a variety of different dishes and are always open to new food choices. we only cook healthy meals and fortunately, Portugal has access to great fresh ingrediency allowing for fine dining with each meal. Again, sharing each other's cooking ideas and learning new tastes is all part of the plan.
What else ...
We are looking for a long term person.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
