Help with baby-sitting and dog-walking in the small town of Thermi, 15 km to the White Tower Thessaloniki, Greece

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18/11/2019
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2019

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My name is Caroline and I work fulltime which means I am often torn between work and home responsibilities. I have one son, Christos, age 13. He changed school and now follows school in English. I share Christos with my ex husband which means your help with the homework would only be needed when Christos is staying with me.
Your help would mostly be required help Christos with his homework and with some light housework.
Type of help
Gardening
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in Thermi, a small town outside of Thessaloniki, 15 km away from Thessaloniki city centre. We live in a three bedroom apartment in Thessaloniki, with a seaview and very close to the city center (6 minute walk). Our apartment is 150 m away from the main Thermi square and next to the all shops.
I would encourage you to go for Greek language lessons at the university to help meet young people and integrate in the community.
Help
I am preferably searching for a English teacher to help my son practice the language and possibly do his homework.

I would also appreciate your help to walk our dog especially in the mornings, from Monday to Friday. Help is also welcome for a few hours each week with light housework. The housework includes filling and emptying the dishwasher, walking the dog, taking care of our cat, keeping the living room tidy. During the day you are free to discover the surroundings or go to Thessaloniki.
Languages spoken
English, French, Greek
Accommodation
You will have your own room and share a bathroom with Christos.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (17)

17/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Shira & Aref) for host

Caroline is an amazing person and host. She is authentic, smart, funny, hip and easy to be with. Christos is a seriously cool young man, and the animals are lovely. The apartment by the sea was beautiful, and Caroline and Christos were unbelievably comfortable sharing it. The work was minimal - it felt a bit more like couchsurfing! You're lucky if… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lily) for host

I had a great experience at Caroline's-- she's incredibly laid back and accommodating, and Christos is the sweetest. I was able to take an intensive Greek course while living at her place, and it was fantastic, especially given how difficult it is to find housing in Thessaloniki as the students return in September. Thank you for hosting me… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lily)

Lily stayed with us for a month. She is very reliable, trustworthy and helpful person. Since my job is to concentrate on my work and my son, I didn't have to worry about how the pets were doing as Lily has it under control. She helped improve my work - life balance. Such a relief!

(Excellent )

13/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hubert & Julia)

Over the last year I have hosted some truly amazing people. But both Julia and Hubert stand out. My son stills talks about them nearly 10 months after they stayed with us.

They both are fundamentally happy people. Julia is the silent strength and Hubert her knight in shining armour! We learnt so much from them both. My son learnt that English can… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Hubert & Julia) for host

She has a bag saying: "Green is not just a color, it is a philosophy". We could paraphrase that about Caroline. Wish we met people like her more often. She is welcoming, warm-hearted, unassuming, unprejudiced, and immensely generous. The three weeks we spent there have charged us for the entire rest of the year. She also has the loveliest pets… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Batuhan Emir) for host

I've been staying in Caroline's house and I'm going to leave this place a week later. This was my first workaway experience. I had incredible days. Caroline is the most polite and thoughtful person I've ever met.
Her son Christos is a very fun and mature boy. Also, he has a beautiful heart. I got along with him. I took him to football training… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kale) for host

Caroline is an extrememly generous and welcoming person. She really helped me out with a 1 week stay on very short ce. I would have loved to stay longer had I not made prior commitments. She's interesting and fun to talk to along with her son Christos. A lovely house in a great location, filled with great people and a friendly team of dogs and… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anastasiya & Yegor ) for host

This was our first workaway experience and we are so glad it was with Caroline.
We had a lovely stay in her beautiful home, she was very kind, communicative, and helpful.
The workload is quite light and very enjoyable. Thessaloniki is beautiful and the apartment is very close to the sea.

Thank you for having us Carolina, it was short but… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (elana) for host

A late reply sorry New Years Happened, and travel! Your beautiful home overlooking the promanade of Thessaloniki and the waterfront was a welcome site, with all the sculptures and history. Christos was a very smart child to be around, and I started to teach a little bit , English practice with flash cards were the best help, glad I brought them,… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (elana)

For the past two weeks, Elana has been living with my son and I in Thessaloniki city centre, Greece. Her presence and kindness has coloured my family just as much as my experiences of having a homestay volunteer.

It's been an enriching immersion experience for my young son which beats any English class!! Elana has successfully helped Christos… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)

I must say that I was very impressed with Lara, it takes a lot of to leave the comfort of your home to volunteer in a totally unfamiliar environment at such a young age. Living with a host family offers cultural learning opportunities but unexpected challenges too. My son and I lead a very quiet and uneventful life, work / school / cooking and… read more

(Very good )

23/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host

I stayed with caroline for about one month and I really enjoyed my time there. The Tasks you have to Do are really relaxed and you got much time for yourself. Caroline is a really fantastic Person- a strong, hardworking woman with a opinion! I really appreciated this. Thank you for your Tips and recommandations and everything! :)

(Very good )

06/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel)

Manuel stayed with us for over 3 months and was like a big brother to my son. Manuel is great with children. Christos adopted Manuel from the very beginning. Manuel helped Christos build lava lamps, play outside (not an even feat for an 11 year old in love with his computer)!
Manuel has a sunny disposition, always smiling and optimistic. He is… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Manuel) for host

I was at Caroline's place 3 months!! uff what can I say? just great! Caroline, her son Xristos, zouzouni (their dog) and bumis and tamtam (their two cats) form a fantastic family. I recommend you 100% go there helping her and enjoy Thessaloniki. ^.^

(Excellent )

06/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)

Sam has been staying with my 11 year son and I for the past two weeks.

She is been extremely respectful of the house rules. The drawback of my little family (I am a single parent) is that we live a pretty boring life, work / school / dinner / bed routine. Sam has been very independent which I truly appreciated as I really didn't want her to feel… read more

(Excellent )

07/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (ALI)

We hosted Ali for a week. He integrated our family very respectfully. He is discreet and extremely helpful. It was my first Workaway hosting experience. It went above my expectations. Ali you are welcome anytime!
Caroline and Christos.

(Excellent )

05/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (ALI) for host

My experience with Caroline and Xristos was excellent. I stayed a week with this lovely family. caroline has a beautiful and peaceful house in a wonderful part of Thessaloniki with a great view of the sea. Carolina is a very nice person, friendly, respectful, so welcoming and caring and made me feel like home from the first day.
Zouzuni is a calm… read more

(Excellent )

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