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Description
We are a family living in the wonderful area south-west of the lake Storsjön in Jämtland, by the forest and with view over the mountains of Oviken. We would like very much to welcome a native english-speaking family to share mountain and generally outdoors activities with us, conversations, tasks in the garden and in the house (built in the 1830s). We have our fulltime jobs, but will also have a lot of time to share with you. If you want an introduction to the Swedish language, I (the woman in the house) am a graduated teacher in Swedish as a second language.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about Sweden and Jämtland, the nature here, about swedish lifestyle and how it can be to live in a sparsely populated area in the north. We are people with a lot of interests, so we can have interesting conversations about various subjects, and, we hope, to spend an enjoyable time together.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
According to the weather the tasks can be lawn mowing, taking care of sheep fence, painting the house, remove old paint inside the house, general cleaning inside and outside, cooking meals or what else we agree on.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We know a few languages (French, Spanish and others) but we are looking for English-speaking people who can share their language with us, and if you are interested in learning some Swedish, we'll teach you.
Accommodation
You will have a quite big sleeping-room and a room that can be used as somehow living-room on your own, but you will have to share the two bathrooms and the kitchen with us
What else ...
The city of Östersund, where we work, is about 45 kilometers away. The famous skiing town Åre is about 90 kilometers away, the mountains of Oviken about 40 kilometers away. The nearest forest (about 200 meters away) is very nice for walks. Public transports exist, but not many busses each day, on the other hand, you are welcome to ride with us to various places almost anytime we are going somewhere, or even borrow a car when it's available.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wi-fi is very good, and the house is old but big, so there will be no problem to find somewhere to do your digital work.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a big lawn where it's possible to park vehicles. Electricity is available for camping.
Can possibly accept pets
A dog who is nice to our cats and don't scare our sheep is welcome. Cagebirds are also welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
