Cultural exchange with our friendly family in Gran Canaria, Spain

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  Description

  Hi!
  I’m a single mom living in Gran Canaria with my lively and curious 3-year-old child. I work as an holistic therapist and massage practitioner, and I’m looking for a kind, responsible and very clean and organized person to join our home for a cultural exchange.
  
  🏡 About us & what we offer:
  - Private room in our apartment (5 minutes from the beach 🌊 – perfect if you like surfing or outdoor life)
  - Meals included (I love cooking Italian food and I’m happy to share recipes and exchange cultures!)
  - A warm, simple and respectful home environment
  - Languages spoken at home: Italian and Spanish
  
  🤝 What I’m looking for:
  - Help in the morning (max 2 hours) to prepare my child for kindergarten
  - Help in the evening for a few hours: playing, having dinner together, and bedtime routine
  - Some light help around the house to keep things tidy
  
  💛 Important:
  This is a cultural exchange, not a nanny job. I will always be the main responsible parent. I’m looking for support and a positive presence in our daily routine.
  
  ✨ You are:
  - Clean, tidy and respectful of shared spaces
  - Responsible, reliable and patient with children
  - Comfortable with a young, energetic child
  - Independent but also happy to share some family time
  
  🌍 Extra:
  Experience with children is a big plus. Please tell me about yourself and any relevant experience when you write.
  
  If you’re looking for a real family experience by the ocean, we’d love to hear from you 💛

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals
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  Interests

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Music

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Art & design

  

  Fashion or beauty

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  At home, we speak Italian and Spanish. We'd love to learn and practice English, but we're completely open to any other language and culture. Cultural exchange is an important part of the experience, and we're happy to welcome and learn from those who come to live with us.

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  Au Pair Help

  Further details can be found here

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  The help is mainly related to daily routine with my 3-year-old child and a bit of light house support.
  
  Morning (max 2 hours):
  Help getting my child ready for kindergarten (getting dressed, simple breakfast, brushing teeth)
  Keeping a calm and positive atmosphere while starting the day
  
  Evening (a few hours):
  Playing together (simple games, drawing, spending time)
  Having dinner together
  Helping with the bedtime routine (bath if needed, pajamas, reading a story, going to sleep)
  
  During these moments I am usually present, but I may need some support so things run smoothly.
  
  Other small tasks:
  Keeping shared spaces clean and tidy
  
  Helping with very simple daily things (like setting the table or light tidying up)
  
  I’m looking for someone who is naturally patient, flexible, attentive and comfortable with a young, energetic child.
  
  This is not a full babysitting job, but more a support in our daily life and a cultural exchange experience.
  
  Let me know if this feels like a good fit for you 💛

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Mi piacerebbe imparare meglio l'inglese, ma sono aperta a qualsiasi altra lingua e cultura
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  Accommodation

  Private room in a 55-square-meter apartment with two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, living room, and a communal garden. A 5-minute walk from Las Canteras Beach.

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  What else ...

  I'm a holistic therapist and sometimes work from home. For this reason, there will be certain hours during the week when I have appointments and will need a quiet space to work. During these times, I will ask in advance if I can't stay home for a short period of time. Of course, I will always try to organize myself as respectfully as possible and communicate my schedule in advance, so that everything is simple and peaceful for both of us.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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