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29 Feb 2024
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Description
I am a single mom with 2 cool kids (11 and 4). We fulfilled our dream of relocating to Norrbotten 2 years ago. We are now renovating our houses slowly and setting up the gardens. I am working a lot, so we are looking for a volunteer to help around the house, watch over the kids and a little bit of renovation!
Types of help and learning opportunities
TeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Pajala is a nice little town in Norrbotten, and depending on the season, one can see the northern lights or the midnight sun, go cross country skying or walk in the forest by the rendeirs, go to the pool or swim in the Torne river, hike Jupukka and warm up with some coffee and sausages on top... , but mostly, enjoy the peace and tranquility of this little town.
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Help
I work almost full time and when i dont, i am studying.
I need help with basic householding chores, cooking, laundry...
In winter there is a lot of snow plowing, and in summer gardening.
Renovation can come along too, depending on skills.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Swedish: IntermediateAccommodation
Volunteer will have a private room in the house.
Vegan food is provided.What else ...
Easiest way is to get to Luleå and from there, a flight twice a day to Pajala is available.
Other wise, the bus from Luleå or Kiruna is an option too. It's about 2h30 to 3h30 from both airports.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet works fine.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
My first workaway experience! Crazy, I did it. I was so excited and nervous to go but I really enjoyed my time. I stayed one month.
I think Marie said everything that I could do during my stay whitin the first three minutes I was in her house. A bit overwhelming but it was okay. Every day I did different things, making soup, cleaning… read more
When i came in the end of november the plan was to stay about one month and then travel further... well it turned into a 3 months stay 😅.I had so much fun in Pajala, renovating in the house, looking after the children sometimes, shoveling the snow and of course… read more
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My first workaway experience! Crazy, I did it. I was so excited and nervous to go but I really enjoyed my time. I stayed one month.
I think Marie said everything that I could do during my stay whitin the first three minutes I was in her house. A bit overwhelming but it was okay. Every day I did different things, making soup, cleaning… read more
When i came in the end of november the plan was to stay about one month and then travel further... well it turned into a 3 months stay 😅.I had so much fun in Pajala, renovating in the house, looking after the children sometimes, shoveling the snow and of course… read more
Would… read more
She has been so helpful in our everyday life, and in so many way. She can do it all : kids, building, painting, housework, ... She is very responsible and can take decisions on projects on her own on what to do.
We had some great time together and interesting discussions.
We do miss her a lot already, she was part of the family… read more
Marie and the kids are super warmly and I loved to stay there. It is not just a host and its volunteer. From… read more