Ideal first Workaway, or equally for lovers of rural life and a slower pace, Sweden

Infos

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  Description

  Throughout September there will also be opportunities for gardening Workaway-ers! Please enquire. 1 week minimum, two weeks my prefered option.
  
  First Time Away? See our GREAT RECOMMENDATIONS from previous Volunteers who chose us for their first Workaway!
  
  BACKGROUND: In 2011 we emigrated from UK, so we are a part English/ Swedish family. Our home is in a tiny village amongst dairy farms. We live a simple but rather cluttered life in a former vicarage, and have a very large garden to maintain. Now we find my wife (also partially disabled) and I need a pair of helping hands over the summer and into Autumn, from immediately.
  
  After a hip and a shoulder replacement surgery my agility caring for our dog and cats, and generally stretching and bending in garden work is reduced so I need YOU! Fun guaranteed, see our reviews.
  
  There is no bus or shop in this village, the nearest facility is 4 km distant, so work-awayers need to be able to occupy their spare time and evenings. Fiber Wifi broadband is available all the time."Escape" by car, bicycle or walking is the only way "out" --- it's 4km walk to the main road and buses!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide à la maison

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Jardinage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Animaux

  

  Randonnée

  

  Nature
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You will certainly "escape from it all" in our rural family home. We offer the experience of living in a small village of mostly farmers and forest owners. Walk and cycle in solitude. Enjoy Sweden's "right to roam" without prosecution for trespassing. Go wild swimming in local lakes and rivers at your own risk in the cold spring!
  
  I love where we live and the nature around: I love to share my enthusiasm with any volunteers that come and work. I will wherever possible show you ancient Rune Stones, medieval Burial mounds and vast stone tombs where the covering soil has gone. There are also historic sites of 1000 year old churches and church ruins. I will arrange visits to local towns and places of interest, either with our family or on your own.
  
  All in all enjoy a slower pace of life, and its joys and occasional frustrations.
  
  Note that much of the week I live alone. My wife Ingegerd works 50 km distant, staying overnight and my son has a job placement Monday to Friday. Both are home at weekends.

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  Aide

  I, John, the dad, over past years have undergone hip and shoulder replacement surgery and I require an extra pair of hands to assist me . Tasks will include general help in the household, outside pruning bushes and general gardening as directed.. Help me shopping and other errands.
  
  To be clear, I am not disabled and do not need any personal care.
  
  Careful experienced drivers would be useful. Our home is not accessible by public transport.
  
  AUTUMN in Sweden is glorious, but occasional days can be cold. Volunteers should be prepared and have clothing for cold rough work some hours ech week.
  
  We have a bicycle for your leisure use. A licence/experience of European car driving is desirable.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Swedish: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  English spoken (John) and Swedish (Ingegerd, Hannes)
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  Hébergement

  You will occupy a downstairs guest bedroom in the house, with separate toilet and shower, partly shared with homeowners. You will join the family for all meals. There are no personal cooking facilities. The house includes several cats and a fluffy boisterous dog.
  
  Sewerage is partly sustainably treated and all water is direct from our own well, and drinkable un treated. We endeavour to live simply and as sustainably as we can, making some compromises.
  
  We are very much part of a farming community and although I (John) have been 90% vegetarian all my life it is natural to "eat local" and support local sustainability so milk, eggs, some meat and even hunting are bound into our way of life.

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  Autres infos...

  The house is in a village 4 km from the nearest bus route and 8 km from the nearest shop. There are no other local resources. Volunteers need to be able to be content for long periods such as evenings when they will be left alone. Unfortunately we have no communal TV however fiber broadband and WiFi are strong signals and reliable. Mobile phone networks are occasionally unavailable.
  
  Note: that much of the week I live alone.
  
  I love where we live and the nature around: I want to share my enthusiasm with any volunteers that come. I will show you places and things that I love.
  
  I am a keen photographer and love to record the daily life and landscape around - I am happy for Workaway volunteers to share these mini adventures with me.

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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

  Yes space for a mobile home or campervan or use of a simple stuga - but very basic cooking facilty and a caravan-toilet which campers would be expected to maintain and service every 2 or 3 days.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  Ash

  

  Opal

  A boisterous "cockapoo", white. Very fluffy, very playful, oh and please hide your shoes! She thinks they are chewy.

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