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Icelandic family looking for some extra hands to join us in Akureyri, Iceland

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello we are Icelandic family livining on a farm just few kilometers from Akureyri city. We have five children three boys, two girls and a dog named Númi.
    Hafsteinn Þór 2013
    Guðmundur Þór 2015
    Sóldís Fjóla 2020
    Hafþór Áki 2022
    Glódís Lilja 2024

    We are looking for some nice girl to help us over the summertime with the children and help with housework. Someone who has a good spirit and likes children.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a family with open heart and warm spirit. We have so much Joy to offer and can tell you about all the best places to visit in iceland. We love camping and traveling.

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    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Just some extra hands to help at a big home. Helping us with the kids, go out for a walk with the dog, help with cleaning the home, help with the garden.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Icelandic: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Room and meals with us.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Akureyri is a beautiful city with everything you need. Akureyri is just 12 min drive from our farm. Mývatn is like one our from us. There are so many beautiful places near by to look at.

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    • 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?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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