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Volunteer in the house and bnb for board & lodging, AND also:
Work as a paid carer, part/full-time (< 35,5 hrs/w) for my young adult daughter who has Down syndrome. This is a regular job, with a contract, salary, pension rights, etc - in compliance with sector agreements.
EU citizenship required. Minimum stay three-six months, as the position requires a work permit, an external contract and tax registration. Long-term employment possible.
20 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate Norwegian
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
One of my daughters has Down syndrome and needs supervision; she is a young adult and is very independent, but should not be left alone or unsupervised. For this position, you should help with general tasks as much as is reasonable in return for board and lodging, in addition to covering planned and available shifts in my daughter's rota. You should have experience, training or interest in a caring profession like teaching, working with children, healthcare, or care for the handicapped. Interest in Waldorf/Steiner ways of thinking, awareness of issues around inclusion and independence, and skills in gentle communication and guidance are also relevant.
Volunteers tasks depend on the season and household needs. For the volunteer part, any help with housework and practical tasks is welcome, so that everyday life runs more smoothly. Volunteers should be comfortable around children and teenagers and able to act responsibly and calmly.
Tasks which everyone may do:
- Help with housework, tidying, laundry, meals, and general routines
- Assist with guests and guest rooms when needed; this mainly involves helping with breakfast, preparing rooms and welcoming guests
- Help in the garden, especially May–September
- Assist with small projects like painting, decorating, or practical repairs
- Supervise and interact with the children as needed, mainly as a friend/family member
Working as a care assistant involves encouraging and supporting my daughter in housework and ADL/everyday tasks, trips to the gym and swimming pool, encouraging her to walk and be physically active and to eat appropriate foods/amounts of food, helping her to participate in enjoyable and meaningful activities, and being a friend and support.
The possibility of a position as a paid care assistant (Norwegian: "BPA") can be discussed before or after you arrive. Employment is with the agency Ecura BPA, who offer fair and secure employment terms.
You must be a Norwegian, Nordic or EU citizen or have a work permit that is valid for this kind of work. You will also be required to submit a Norwegian criminal record certificate. I can help with all of these formalities.
All volunteering is open to stable, positive, and responsible individuals only; we cannot host people with serious personal issues, substance abuse, or violent behavior.
