Join our family and explore local life in Selfoss, Iceland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of five who live in the town Selfoss in south Iceland. We are active people, we love to go riding, and we enjoy hiking and going for a swim. We are looking for help in our household, with our kids who are 9, 7 and 2 years old. The work time is maximum 4-5 hours per day and weekends off. We offer a private bedroom with a nice and large bed, a tv with android tv and access to a bike and possibly a car during weekends. We have both lived abroad and love to get to know new people and cultural exchange!
    We look forward to hearing from you :)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Languages
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Cycling
    Camping
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The easiest way to learn a new language is by communicating with children so here is your chance! We have horses which we can introduce you to and even go for a horse ride if you are an experienced rider. We could learn cooking different cuisines from each other. Many local attractions are nearby which we can tell you about and you can explore.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    Further details can be found here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help in our lively home, some babysitting, and general household tasks like light cleaning, tidying up, folding laundry and preparing meals. Experience in this area is required.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Danish: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak Portuguese but I would like to improve my Spanish! I would also love to learn more Italian :)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be staying in our big house in Selfoss. You will have your own room with a 140 cm wide bed, a desk, a wardrobe and a wall mounted tv with android tv. We provide all food while you stay with us and you are welcome to join our family life. We have a large garden and a hot tub on the terrace.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have an extra car which you can borrow on your own expense if you are an experienced driver. We have a cottage further south and you could go there with us sometimes or get a ride and catch the nearby ferry to visit the beautiful island Vestmannaeyjar or any other nearby attractions!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 852836689284

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The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo on a stone wall overlooking a river, with mountains visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a man and a child standing alongside two horses, with the man wearing a blue beanie and grey jacket, and the child dressed in a blue hat and coat.
The image shows a group of people, including children and adults, gathered together outdoors, with some wearing race bibs and others dressed in casual attire.
The image shows a family of four on a ski lift, wearing helmets and winter gear, posing for a selfie with a cloudy sky in the background.
A young child in a green coat and black hat stands in front of a fence, interacting with three horses in a dirt enclosure on a cloudy day.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo, with two children making peace signs, set against a scenic backdrop of a grassy hill and clear blue sky.

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