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Hi! This is Vitek & Sofia looking for some workawayer help in May and maybe even later in the autumn.
We are a couple living apart in two small scale farms in Kloster and Arkhyttan (20 km apart), two nice villages in the middle of the beautiful agricultural landscape of the southern Dalarna. We both have two children (ages 6, 10, 11, 11) and are a part of the village communities consisting of many open minded people doing things together. We do permaculture gardening for growing food, striving for self-sufficiency and sustainability. At the moment the only animals we have är two cats and bees. You are going to live and work on both farms, one week each.
We live in traditional old red houses from the end of the 18th century. We try to do everything by ourselves and are striving for an alternative, ecological and sustainable lifestyle. We actively develop the community resilience of the village and have an electric car. We enjoy getting to know new people, sharing and cooperation. We can many languages: Swedish, English, Czech, German and French.
Because of the planned renovation projects we gonna need your help with especially painting and building.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Technology
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Farming
Plant care
Music
History
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Writing
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Winter sports
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Camping
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have lived and worked abroad and have rich experiences as volunteers. Also, we enjoy speaking many languages.
There are many friendly people in the neighbourhood, so you will also meet other locals every day. 10 km from us is a center for permaculture if you are interested in that (in the village of Stjärnsund). There are many creative people and small companies in the area we live in. There are many activities happening in the area such as dance, singing evenings, courses in permaculture etc.
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Projects involving children
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Help
There are some specific projects planned we need your help with: painting both inside and outside and fixing in a new room we are renovating just now.
You will be involved even in usual summer tasks in the garden, like growing vegetables, watering and household jobs (cooking, dishes, cleaning). Even playing with children if you like :-).
We would like your help maximum 25 hours a week, often divided as 4-5 hours a day 5-6 days a week.
Languages
Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We can many languages (Swedish, English, Czech, German and French) and like to practice!
Accommodation
We offer you your own room in the garden house and provide food during your stay. Our eating philosophy is the local food as much as possible. We would like that even you can appreciate that and want to try out our local eating culture, regardless meat or other preferences.
You are going to live and work on both farms, one week each.
What else ...
During your free time, you can go for walks in the nature. You can hang out with other people or join us on a trip to the local town of Hedemora or Säter. Our closest train station is in Hedemora, 20 minutes away - you can go to Uppsala, Stockhom, Falun. You also might enjoy borrowing a bike and exploring lakes nearby.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi everywhere here ;).
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
yes
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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I had my first experience as a workawayer here. I am very happy that I could be here for 4 weeks with Elli and Vitek. I was welcomed right from the first day and felt very comfortable. I had many different tasks. The two children Luni and Filo are very sweet and cheerful, although I can not speak Swedish, I… read more
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I had my first experience as a workawayer here. I am very happy that I could be here for 4 weeks with Elli and Vitek. I was welcomed right from the first day and felt very comfortable. I had many different tasks. The two children Luni and Filo are very sweet and cheerful, although I can not speak Swedish, I… read more
