Experience daily life with a local family in Bærums Verk, Norway

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  Description

  Hi, I'm Dee-Ann, the mummy and wife to these beautiful people you see in the photos above :)
  
  When I was 19 and living at home in Hampshire in the UK, I wanted to travel and work abroad before starting university to become a Primary School Teacher. At 19 years old I left home alone and spent several years working and travelling, first a winter season in the French Alps working with children in a nursery at a ski resort, then a summer season in Turkey teaching sailing. After that, I worked on cruise ships and later lived in London as a live-in nanny.
  
  I eventually moved to Norway to work as a nanny, where I then met my Norwegian husband. That’s where the travelling slowed down and we built a life together. Today, we have a family and a home, I still love to travel, but those early experiences have stayed with me.
  
  Hosting through Workaway feels like a way of giving something back. I know firsthand how important these opportunities can be when you’re young, travelling, and finding your way. We’d love to offer someone a safe place to stay whilst exploring Norway and at the same time a sense of support, safety, and experience that meant so much to me back then. Also to show this wonderful country I live in now and the beauty of it and why I fell in love with Norway.
  
  We are a family of four living in a comfortable home in a quiet countryside, nature-filled area. I’m British and my husband is Norwegian. We both work office jobs with some home office during the week.
  
  We speak English in the home as a family so if your looking to practice your English this would be a great opportunity.
  We can all speak Norwegian also so this is another language available.
  
  We enjoy spending time outdoors and often go to the mountains to ski and have nature walks at least every weekend, and you would be welcome to join us when it fits.
  
  You will have your own private bedroom with tv and desk, and bathroom with shower. We value trust, reliability, initiative, and clear communication, and we aim for a fair, respectful exchange where everyone knows what to expect.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Enseignement

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Technologie

  

  Culture

  

  Films et télé

  

  Jardinage

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Montagne

  

  Plage

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Workawayers are welcome to be part of our everyday family life. This includes shared meals (if wanted) You can alwase dine alone if this is a wish, walks in the local area, and spending time together at home.
  We often go on trips to the mountains and enjoy outdoor activities, and you’re welcome to join when it fits.
  Our children have local activities, and you’ll naturally get some insight into family and community life in Norway.
  English as our spoken home language - so lots of practice. Norwegian too if that is a wish. We can share insight into everyday life in Norway, including work–life balance, family routines, and how things work in a Norwegian community. As a British–Norwegian household, we also offer exposure to two cultures and languages in one home.
  By hosting people from different cultures, we hope to learn about other ways of living, family life, food, and traditions.
  We value cultural exchange, open conversations, and learning from different perspectives.
  We hope our children benefit from meeting people from different backgrounds and that Workawayers feel welcome, respected, and included during their stay.

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  Aide « au pair »

  Cet hôte recherche des jeunes filles Au pair.

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  Aide

  We are a family of 4 living just outside Oslo and are looking for someone who enjoys being part of everyday family life and helping out lightly around the home.
  
  The help is mainly general household support, such as:
  Light cleaning and tidying of shared areas
  Helping with laundry and keeping the home organised
  Occasionally organising cupboards or shared spaces
  Helping with simple food preparation and everyday routines
  We have two young children, so it’s important that you feel comfortable in a family home and enjoy a lively but calm environment.
  We are not looking for childcare, but rather someone who enjoys sharing daily life with us.
  We would love our children 7 and 3 to learn a new skill during this exchange, so if you can play and instrument or have a hobby please tell when you message! We are looking forward to read!

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Norwegian: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  You will have your own private bedroom and a private bathroom with shower in our home.
  The room is clean, comfortable, and secure (you will have a key) with proper heating and storage space.
  We want to make sure Workawayers have a safe and pleasant place to stay and respect everyone’s need for privacy.
  
  Food is included. We usually eat together in the evenings and then our daughter has sports from 5-7 Monday till Friday. Ballet, gymnastics and ski/running training (depemdingnont he season)
  We would appreciate help with cooking or food preparation during the week. You are also welcome to prepare your own meals, and we’ll make sure there is space for you to store food in the kitchen. Tea, coffee, and basic household food items are always available.
  
  You’ll be staying in a family home with two young children, so the house is lively, but we value calm evenings and a respectful atmosphere.

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  Autres infos...

  We live in a quiet, family-friendly area close to nature, with great opportunities for walks, hikes, and mountain trips. Public transport is available nearby, and it’s easy to get around on foot or by bus. We’re happy to share tips for things to do in your free time.
  
  This is it is a little local village literally 2 mins walk from our house.
  
  Here’s what I love about living here: we’re about 40 minutes by bus from central Oslo, so all the sights and city life are easy to reach, but at home it feels peaceful and outdoorsy.
  There are beautiful walking, biking, and skiing trails literally right outside the door. It’s also a 2 minute walk to Bærums Verk, a really cute cultural village with craft shops and cozy cafes. Close by you’ll find both a lake (6 mins drive) and a beach by the sea (12 mins drive) for swimming.
  
  In winter we’re usually out cross country skiing, downhill skiing, ice skating or lighting a fire int he works and having bread on sticks, all within walking distance from the house.
  In summer we have bikes you can borrow to explore.
  
  Our home is a normal Norwegian family household with a weekday routine around work and school. We appreciate everyone helping to keep shared spaces tidy and comfortable. We don’t allow smoking in or around the house.
  
  We value open communication and a friendly, respectful atmosphere, and we hope Workawayers feel at home while staying with us.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Dogs (must be good with children)

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Mes animaux

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