Four smiling people take a selfie outdoors on a cloudy day, holding a small white goat. They appear happy and surrounded by green grassy hills.
A bright, minimal bedroom features a single bed with pastel bedding, soft throw pillows, wooden floors, sheer curtains, and a modern ceiling light fixture.
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Help a family with daily activities in Kópavogur, Iceland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    I live in Kópavogur, only about 10 minutes from downtown Reykjavík. My home is in a quiet and friendly neighborhood with everything close by, including restaurants, swimming pools, the Sky Lagoon, shops, and beautiful walking areas. I am a single mother with three daughters who are 10, 13, and 21 years old. The oldest works, and the two younger ones live at home. My youngest daughter has autism and ADHD and needs calm, patient support with daily routines. She is a sweet and funny girl who thrives with structure and understanding. Our home also includes a friendly dog and two guinea pigs, so it is important that you are comfortable around animals.

    I am looking for a warm, responsible person who can help with simple household tasks, keeping things tidy, supporting my 10 year old with her routines, spending time with the girls when needed, and helping with the dog if you enjoy that. Nothing heavy or difficult just everyday support that helps our home run smoothly. You will have plenty of free time to explore Reykjavík and enjoy Icelandic culture, with easy access to public transportation and nature.

    The ideal person is someone who likes children, has patience and calm energy, enjoys animals, and is positive and flexible. Experience with childcare or special needs is a plus, but not necessary.

    I also live with health conditions myself. I have POTS and ME long covid, which means I struggle with fatigue and often have limited energy. Because of this, I need someone who can be supportive, calm, and comfortable stepping in when I don’t have the strength. I try to keep our home peaceful and predictable, and having the right person here makes a big difference for both me and my daughters. I always appreciate honesty, kindness, and someone who understands that our routines sometimes need flexibility.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Music
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can show her around iceland famous places and educate about the country if she wants

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    Further details can be found here

  • Help

    Help

    Help with my girls especially my youngest one,help with household cleaning and stuff like that.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can offer a private bedroom with bed.
    We would maybe Cook food together sometime and sometimes i would ask her to make dinner.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Like a said before my youngest daugther has autism level 2/3 and adhd and some behavior problems, it can be challenging.
    My health condition is not good because i have POTS and ME long covid ,so i struggle with alot of tiredness and dont have much energy

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    buffy

Host ref number: 884335162498

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A bright, minimal bedroom features a single bed with pastel bedding, soft throw pillows, wooden floors, sheer curtains, and a modern ceiling light fixture.
Four smiling people take a selfie outdoors on a cloudy day, holding a small white goat. They appear happy and surrounded by green grassy hills.

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