Join our nature-loving family and enjoy the beautiful island of Karimunjawa, Indonesia

Infos

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  Description

  Hi, we’re Astrid and Tono, living on the beautiful island of Karimunjawa with our two children, Sophia (7) and Alfie (4).
  
  We run the island’s only solar-powered guesthouse, Floating Paradise. Astrid teaches yoga in some of the most stunning natural locations around the island, and together we are involved in building and supporting a nature-based, bilingual educational initiative within the local community.
  
  We are currently looking for a kind, grounded and adaptable volunteer who would like to stay longer-term and become part of our family rhythm. This role is a blend of light support with our children and more hands-on involvement during an upcoming yoga retreat.
  
  The main focus is supporting the flow of daily life, occasionally spending time with the children through outdoor play, creativity, and presence, while also assisting more actively behind the scenes during retreat periods and busy work times.
  
  English is essential, as our children are bilingual (English and Indonesian). Volunteers must feel confident driving a scooter, be comfortable living simply on a tropical island, and genuinely enjoy being outdoors. A natural affinity with children, emotional maturity, and a calm, proactive attitude are far more important to us than formal qualifications.
  
  If you are looking for a meaningful and varied experience , where you can witness both family life and retreat space from the inside, and build a real connection with people, place, and rhythm, this may be the right fit for you. 🌿

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Ferme

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Culture

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Musique

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Jardinage

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Plage

  

  Camping

  

  Danse

  

  Nature

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Living with us in Karimunjawa is not a typical Workaway experience, it is an invitation into island life, off-grid rhythms, and a family deeply rooted in nature and community.
  
  You will have the opportunity to:
  - Immerse yourself in a remote tropical island environment
  - Swim, snorkel and explore largely untouched beaches
  - Experience off-grid, solar-powered living
  - Witness firsthand how eco-tourism and mindful hospitality operate in a small island setting
  - Learn about local conservation efforts and community-led initiatives
  - Experience life connected to land, sea and slow rhythms
  
  Astrid is a dedicated yoga teacher, and while she cannot promise daily involvement (as volunteers will often be supporting with the children during teaching hours), there may be opportunities to join selected classes, practice independently in beautiful spaces, and deepen your own personal practice.
  
  Island life here requires adaptability, patience and openness. In return, it offers sunsets that stop you in your tracks, ocean swims before breakfast, barefoot days, and the rare chance to live closely with nature rather than just visit it 🌿

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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

  ## Au Pair–Style Support & Retreat Season Help
  
  We are currently looking for a kind, grounded and capable volunteer to join us in Karimunjawa, with a focus on supporting our family rhythm and assisting during an upcoming yoga retreat.
  
  This role is a blend of light au pair–style support and hands-on help during the retreat.
  
  Outside of the retreat period, support with our two children may include:
  
  * Occasional school pick-ups (11:00 and 12:00)
  * Preparing or sharing simple lunches (food is provided)
  * Afternoon playtime at home or outdoors
  * Occasional evening babysitting
  
  Our children love swimming, exploring outdoors, building, reading, imaginative play, and being in nature. We have two dogs and plenty of space to roam. We are looking for someone who is warm, playful, emotionally aware, and genuinely enjoys spending time with children, but this is not a full-time childcare role.
  
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  ## Retreat Support
  
  During the yoga retreat, your role will shift more toward supporting Astrid directly, while Tono is primarily with the children.
  
  This may include:
  
  * Helping with simple retreat logistics and daily flow
  * Preparing spaces (setting up mats, props, tea, etc.)
  * Welcoming and lightly hosting guests
  * Assisting behind the scenes to keep the environment calm and organised
  * Being a supportive, grounded presence throughout the retreat
  
  This is a beautiful opportunity to experience what it’s like to hold space within a retreat setting, while being part of something intimate and meaningful.
  
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  ## Who This Is For
  
  This role is well suited to a solo traveler who is:
  
  * Adaptable and happy moving between roles (family support + retreat support)
  * Calm, intuitive, and able to take initiative
  * Comfortable around children but not seeking a full-time childcare role
  * Interested in yoga, retreats, or conscious living environments
  
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  ## Commitment
  
  We are ideally looking for a minimum stay of 2 months, with openness to extend if it feels like a good mutual fit.
  
  We will always arrange a video call beforehand to ensure alignment.
  
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  ## Garden & Land (Optional)
  
  We live on 5,000m² of land that is slowly evolving into a child-friendly, nature-rich space. If you enjoy gardening or outdoor projects, you are very welcome to contribute, but this is entirely optional.
  
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  ## Skills We Love
  
  Music (especially singing), storytelling, creative arts, movement, and anything that brings lightness and inspiration into daily life.
  
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  We are looking for someone who wants to step into a real experience, supporting both family life and a retreat space, and who is open to connection, contribution, and island rhythms.
  
  If this resonates, we would love to hear from you. 🌿

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Indonesian: Courant
  Javanese: Courant

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  Hébergement

  We offer a simple double room with a fan and private bathroom in town with access to a kitchen. This accommodation is different to our family home. We offer a scooter to use for the duration of your stay.
  
  We provide supplies for meals cooked for our family and volunteers.

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  Autres infos...

  During your time off, you’ll have space to explore and experience island life at your own rhythm.
  
  We have kayaks that volunteers are welcome to use. The guesthouse sits in a quiet bay with a live coral reef just offshore, a white sand beach within walking distance, and the National Park’s turtle sanctuary nearby (seasonal releases usually happen in the afternoon).
  
  Living with us in Karimunjawa also offers something less visible but equally valuable:
  
  A firsthand experience of what it is like to live on a remote island, run an off-grid hospitality business, and actively contribute to a local educational charity, all while raising a family. You’ll see the behind-the-scenes reality, the beauty, the challenges, the adaptability required, and the creativity it takes to build something meaningful in a small island community.
  
  For those interested in entrepreneurship, eco-tourism, community development, education or conscious business, this can be an eye-opening and inspiring learning experience.
  
  The island itself is best known for:
  - Island-hopping boat trips to surrounding uninhabited islands
  - Snorkelling and diving in protected marine areas
  - Mangrove trekking
  - Beach hopping and sunset viewpoints
  - Camping on remote islands and beaches
  - Exploring small local warungs and village life
  
  Transport here is primarily by scooter, and volunteers must feel confident driving one. Everything is relatively close and the pace of life is slow.
  
  Life here is simple and nature-focused. Evenings are often quiet, with beautiful sunsets, star-filled skies or moon rises. If you are seeking nightlife and constant stimulation, island life may feel too slow. But if you’re curious about intentional living, meaningful work, and being part of something growing, this can be a rare and enriching chapter.

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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 digital nomads

  Both our guesthouse and private home have Wi-Fi.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  

  Pucci (10 mois)

  Adopted from the children's grandma's house, this kitten is fearless and sleeps anywhere in any way!

  

  Willy (4 ans)

  Willy went exploring one day and stumbled upon Frankie (our other dog), and decided he'd like to stay! After some time, my friend and I (it was her dog), agreed that he could stay, and he's been a lovely addition to the family ever since. And boy can he run!!

  

  Frankie (1 an)

  A rescued jungle puppy. She's very gentle, not so brave! Loves swimming in the stream by our house and eating raw egg to keep her lovely coat thick and lush.

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