Help around the house and farm in Andalucia, Spain. Must be animal and children friendly

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  • Last activity: 16 Jan 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a Spanish-English family living in a beautiful mountain area of Andalucia, Spain.
    We are a busy working family with lots to do and not enough time. I am self-employed and mostly work from home where I live with my (Spanish) husband and 3 of my children (29, 26 and 18), 3 grandchildren (7 months, 3 and 9). My other children also visit frequently along with my other grandchildren.
    We would like general help around the smallholding, vegetable garden, etc. as well as ad hoc jobs that might come up such as occasional building projects, maintenance work, etc (depending on the time of year).
    We would like people who will help for around 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday with weekends off. The schedule is very flexible and can fit round any plans the volunteer may have.
    Honest values, energy and willingness to help are the most important assets that we seek
    You will have self-contained accommodation and all meals. Our main "family" meal time is at lunch where we all sit down together and the other meals are much more of a free-for-all!
    We are 5 km from the nearest town and we go in and out daily so lifts aren't a problem.
    We are very easy going and would welcome a warm-natured volunteer to live as part of our family to the extent that they wish. Driving is an asset but not essential.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are an outgoing family with 4 generations living on the farm which will allow travellers to experience an across the board culture. We all speak both English and Spanish in the home, allowing opportunities for learning or improving language skills.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We would like general help with the youngsters and around the house and maybe also some basic admin work, as well as ad hoc jobs that might come up such as planting, weeding (depending on the time of year).
    I would like someone who will work for 4-5 hours per day, Monday to Friday with weekends off. The schedule is very flexible and can fit round any plans the volunteer may have.
    You will have a private room, shared bathroom and all meals. Our "family" meal time is at lunch where we would all sit down together and the other meals are much more of a free-for-all!
    We are 5 km from the nearest town and we go in and out daily so lifts aren't a problem!
    We are very easy going and would welcome a warm-natured volunteer to live as part of our family. Driving is an asset but not essential.


    Nos gustaría tener ayuda en general con los niños y en la casa y tal vez también algo de trabajo administrativo básico, así como los trabajos ad hoc que puedan surgir, como la plantación, el deshierbe (dependiendo de la época del año).
    Me gustaría que alguien trabajara durante 4-5 horas al día, de lunes a viernes, con los fines de semana libres. El horario es muy flexible y puede ajustarse a cualquier plan que tenga el voluntario.
    Tendrás una habitación privada, baño compartido y todas las comidas. Nuestra comida "familiar" es al mediodía donde nos sentamos todos juntos y las otras comidas son mucho más libres.
    Estamos a 5 km del pueblo más cercano y entramos y salimos a diario, así que los desplazamientos no son un problema.
    Somos muy tranquilos y daríamos la bienvenida a un voluntario cariñoso para vivir como parte de nuestra familia. Conducir es una ventaja pero no es esencial.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room in a family home

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I am vegetarian but my husband is not, so vegetarians and non-vegetarians are welcome in our home!

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    well behaved pets

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours per day monday - friday

Host ref number: 916696265614

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