Join our multilingual family, help with around the house in Bystřice pod Hostýnem, Czech Republic

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  Description

  We are a small German-Czech family (Míša is Czech and Stefan is German) living in the Czech Republic. In 2023 we moved from the Netherlands to Czech Republic where we bought a big house (with a big garden), which we are gradually renovating. Some things are being renovated by a company, but we do a lot of smaller things ourselves.
  
  German and Czech are spoken in our home, but we are also both fluent in English. Stefan also speaks Dutch.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Everyone benefits in our company ☀️
  
  Míša has worked twice as an au pair. We met through Couchsurfing, hosted people from all over the world and travelled the world together thanks to Couchsurfing. We have done study stays abroad, workcamps abroad and two Workaway experiences. We know that an open mind and a willingness to fully immerse yourself in a new culture is key.
  We have a sense of humor, love to cook and eat well (we spend a lot of time at the dinner table), love board games, and anyone who wants to enrich our lives. We have an open heart and home for anyone who wants to spend time with us and help us out for a few weeks or months. We are looking forward to meeting you ☺️
  
  If you have any questions about us, our family or our lifestyle, get in touch with us!

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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 house and garden are so big that there is always a lot of work we would need help with.
  For example.
  - mowing the grass
  - chopping wood for the stove
  - renovating old plaster
  - painting rooms
  - renovating old furniture
  - creating a new terrace
  - working with wood
  - etc
  There are enough activities indoors and outdoors.
  
  Neither of us are builders or architects. The house is old, it has been remodeled several times in the past and our goal is not to have everything in it to the millimeter.
  We are learning a lot of things about renovating a house as we go. We read up on it and then try to do it ourselves.
  So you don't have to be an experienced builder. You can be a layman like us who likes to try new things. We're happy to show you what needs to be done and how to do it. You can leave your unique mark on our house.
  
  If you're not into renovation work, we'd really appreciate it if you could help us with the running of the household (folding laundry, clearing out the dishwasher) and our 3 year old son. You can play with him, take him to the playground or on a trip to the neighborhood.
  
  If you like to cook, we'll love you even more!🤗
  
  We are sure we will the the way comfortable for all of us including also enough space for things/ activities you want to do / discover.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Czech: Fluent
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  We live in a big house with a long history (it used to be a guest house in the past) which we are renovating. There is still a lot to do but we try step by step to create from the big house our comfy home. We are sure you can contribute as well☺️
  
  You will get your own room.

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  What else ...

  We live in Sovadina close to the wood and nature. It's a calm village where you can relax, go for a walk, meet neighbors or just hang out in our garden.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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