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Description
We are currently looking for an extra hand with a small renovation project we have in our vacation home an hour away from our home. Please read detailed information in the section which describes the help we need.
Me, my fiance, our baby and Dexter 🐈⬛ are living in the beautiful Vesterålen where we enjoy nature and hiking. Often we are looking for someone to keep Dexter company while we are away, but we also have many other projects we'd love help with. We have a house in the countryside of Sortland with amazing views. It's about 4km to the city center, but we have bikes that can be borrowed.
We welcomed our little baby boy into the world in 2024, so currently our days are slightly chaotic with baby life.
The easiest way to get to Sortland is to fly to Evenes (Harstad/Narvik/Lofoten) and take the airport bus for two hours to Sortland. There's also an airport very nearby in Stokmarknes. The flights can be more expensive, but it's possible to find cheap flights with transits in Bodø. If desired to travel by train it goes to Fauske or Bodø and then a bus for six hours from there. Also possible to take the ferry from Bodø to Moskenes and bus through Lofoten. Also there is a train to Narvik with possible bus connections to Sortland. Another possibility is to travel to Tromsø and take Hurtigruten here, or the boat to Harstad and buses from there.
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Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
S’occuper des animaux
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
Garde de maison et d'animaux
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Centres d’intérêt
Végétarien ou végan
Bricolage / artisanat
Cuisine et alimentation
Menuiserie
Animaux
Art et design
Nature
Montagne
Randonnée
Cyclisme
Camping
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Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You'll get the chance to stay in a nice house in the countryside of Sortland or our vacation house in Bø, both with amazing views from the house, located in the middle of Vesterålen with lots of beautiful nature. We are happy to give advice on things to experience in the area, especially hikes. We like to cook and if possible will make some typical Norwegian meals, although most our meals are quite international. We will share our experience of how life is in the Arctic. Life with a 1-year old is challenging but we will try our best to share as much time as we can to show this beautiful area.
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Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
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Aide
We are currently putting the finishing touches on renovating our vacation house, which is located in the beautiful, remote village of Nykvåg in Bø (about a one-hour drive from Sortland).
We are almost at the end of renovating the kitchen and we still have to lay the flooring, so we have some final tasks left before we are finished. Gøran spends all the time he can on this, but with busy family life, an extra hand would be incredibly useful! You will be working directly alongside Gøran, helping him with various DIY and practical tasks. Because of how we work and the layout of the project, this position is best suited for one volunteer.
What the Help Looks Like 🪚📏
We are happy to welcome anyone with some experience in DIY or practical projects.
The ideal person for us is someone who:
Enjoys a calm, peaceful environment.
Likes practical work that requires being exact and precise.
Is flexible and happy to work as a team and individually.
Our Routine & Accommodation (The Split Setup) 🏡🚗
Gøran has a job with an unpredictable schedule, so he never knows exactly when or how much he has to work. He tries to focus heavily on the renovation whenever he can.
Because of this, our routine is split between two places:
In Nykvåg (The Vacation House):
Gøran usually goes here for a couple of days at a time to focus on the renovation. You will join him here to work on the project.
The vacation house is surrounded by wild, breathtaking nature, but please note that the living conditions are currently rustic and not perfect:
Since we are renovating, there is no proper functioning kitchen right now. We have a fridge, microwave, airfryer, and an outdoor grill. Gøran likes to keep meals very quick and simple while in Nykvåg to devote as much time as possible to the renovation, so it is not a setup for cooking large, elaborate dinners.
You will have your own private bedroom for your comfort. There is one proper, clean bathroom in the house which you and Gøran will share.
Please note there is no internet/Wi-Fi at the vacation house, making it the perfect place to unplug, read, and enjoy the outdoors. (Internet is fully available when staying in Sortland).
In Sortland (Our Main Home): When Gøran has to work his regular job or when there is a pause in the renovation, you will stay in Sortland. During these days, you will have free time to relax and explore, or occasionally help with a few very small projects around the house.
If you love nature, enjoy precise hands-on work, and don't mind a simple, "camping-style" meal routine for a few days at a time, we would love to hear from you
Other projects (though not currently):
If we are traveling we would be looking for someone who loves cats, who would enjoy to give Dexter cuddles, brush him and maybe go for small walk with him. Also make sure he has food, water and a clean litterbox. Dexter is quite a social cat who likes to be around people. He is crazy about being brushed. Really crazy. He will nag the whole day to be brushed, so some patience is required. If you want to enjoy the amazing nature of Northern Norway and keep my lovely cat company this is the perfect opportunity. -
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Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Norwegian: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
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Hébergement
Workawayers will have their own bedroom and bathroom
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Autres infos...
There are so many amazing hikes to experience, in the summer and winter. We have bikes that can be used in all seasons. We'd be happy to give advice on many things to experience.
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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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Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
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Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
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Mes animaux
Dexter
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Dexter received the absolute best care, and I don't think he's ever gotten so many good brushes in his life! I felt completely relaxed while we were away, knowing he … read more
They are very kind people and super easy to communicate with. Their house is so close to nature, with plenty of opportunities to be active.
We also took a trip to their house in Bø.
I enjoyed my stay a lot and can’t wait to visit them again!
All the best :)
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Dexter received the absolute best care, and I don't think he's ever gotten so many good brushes in his life! I felt completely relaxed while we were away, knowing he … read more
They are very kind people and super easy to communicate with. Their house is so close to nature, with plenty of opportunities to be active.
We also took a trip to their house in Bø.
I enjoyed my stay a lot and can’t wait to visit them again!
All the best :)
The work was super easy and Dexter is very social and quite a lovely cat. This was my first workaway experience and … read more
A beautiful experiences :)
The work is pretty easy. We took care of the bnb, the cat and the snow clearing. Dexter is a very easy cat to look after.
The surrounding area is very beautiful! We went hiking and cross-country skiing. We … read more
Heidi is very welcoming, kind and thoughtful. I felt right at home the moment she opened the door. She accepted to host me a day before my initial arrival. When Heidi and her boyfriend … read more
