Help a family with kids and fun daily activities in coastal village, Netherlands

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  Description

  hi there!
  
  We are an open, playful family, willing to take you in as a member of our familly and to share life, talks, trips, friends, games, music, languages...and whatever will come out "naturally" during our time together.
  
  We are a combined family of 2 mothers with a bunch of kids (5), 1 dog, 2 cats and a rabbit.
  
  Some kids live with their dads during the week, and some go or come in the weekends.
  
  In summertime it’s possible we are all together, then it will be a lot of fun!
  The 2 youngest girls who are 11 years old will be needing the most attention, as we are running a cleaning business from home for rental homes.
  
  Our little village at the seaside in south-west netherlands is very active and alive in summertime as it is very touristic, there will be lots going on here. And on the other hand we have the calming beach at only 2 minute walk.
  
  We want to welcome people from all around the world. We love to discover other cultures.
  
  * We ask for minimum stay of 2 weeks because you and our kids can get to know each other properly. But feel free to contact us about your stay with us!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  In general we enjoy a lot sharing with volunteers our daily life and passions (music, languages, cooking, painting, making stamps, sewing...)
  
  We would like our kids to learn English or any other language, so if you are willing to play with them in English and invent/organise some games and activities they can learn new words through in a playful way, we will be very happy!

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We mostly need some help with the 2 girls (11) and also with some basic household stuff.
  
  Every day tasks include being with the children, go to the beach with them, minding the cats from time to time :-), walk with the dog, preparing breakfast, cooking, spending some time every day trying to prevent the house from "exploding" with stuff everywhere, doing the washing-up, helping us with simple everyday house-tasks in and around the house.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Dutch: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  German: Beginner
  Spanish: Beginner
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own bedroom and shower, or there is a possibillity to share with another workawayer. Y
  Toilets / kitchen and living room is shared with us as family, allthough you can sit at your own couch in your room and enjoy some me-time.
  We like to have meals all together allthough you can be free to choose of course.

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  What else ...

  On your free time, you can join us with our activities or go on your own if you prefer.
  We live at the beachside so there are many outdoor activities such as (e)biking, horse riding or nice beach walks or chilling on the sand and watch the sunset!
  
  We have a good internet connexion at home, everyone will be welcome to use it whenever they want ! :)
  
  Transport is easy, there are busses and a boat that can take you to the nearest trainstation, Vlissingen.
  Places to visit nearby are Brugge, Knokke, Sluis, Gent, Vlissingen, Middelburg, and Rotterdam is about 1,5 hours away from us.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  please give some information about your pet. Our pets can usually get along fine with other animals.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week