Help us take care of our twin boys ( 4 years old)

Help a sustainable project: 4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 30 days

The Experience

We seek a kind and gentle individual, who doesn't necessarily have to be a native English speaker, to join our family as a linguistic and cultural educator/au pair for our twins. We are raising them in a multilingual environment and aim to expose them to as many languages as possible. The boys have a full-time nanny so you won't be alone with them. They are very active children. It's important to note that we're NOT just looking for a babysitter

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Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent French
Between 24 and 66 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

4. Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

10. Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

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5 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Non Profit School

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Meeting locals
4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Developing social awareness
3 Creating true social impact
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 4. Quality education
2 3. Good health and well-being
2 10. Reduced inequalities

Robert

United States

Elena and family were very kind and welcoming. I was sick much of the time, and yet, they treated me as part of the family, even though we had just met. The work hours are 2-4 hours per day, with two days off. There is plenty of time each day to walk around the village, hang with the family, or just goof off . I highly encourage you to take this opportunity to immerse yourself in Ukrainian culture with this great family and the school. Make it a 2-3 month adventure if you have the availability. You will leave better off for having been here. It was an amazing experience.

10 months ago

Azrael Simon

Canada

The the school, an amazing place. You will make a real contribution here. Work schedules, loads, and expectations are clear, comprehensive, flexible and manageable. You are bound to learn Ukrainian and Russian languages skills as you work, as well as fundamentals of child care. Your hosts will ensure you are comfortable and happy each day. When I was sick, they bought specialized medicines and offered it to me for free. The food is amazing and abundant, and sourced locally. Experience the might of Kyiv, and the gentle touch of a rural setting. I could not recommend this place more.

about 1 year ago

Oisín

United Kingdom

The home is as described, a lovely village outside of Kyiv with a garden used to grow delicious food for dinner. Main toilet/bathroom for family, basement toilet/bathroom for staff and volunteers - even where volunteers have medical/mobility needs. The rooms themselves are lovely, however members of the household enter rooms without permission - including whilst sleeping. The bedrooms do not have locks to prevent this. Teaching environment is wonderful and the the school is successful, however volunteers should be provided additional privacy with bedroom locks and equal access to facilities.

5 months ago

Rishi

India

Staying with Elena was wonderful. The room was cozy, with a comfortable bed and a balcony overlooking the garden. The nearby lakes were beautiful for exploring, and the twins were super friendly and adventurous. Babushka, though occasionally blunt, was caring and made delicious meals from her garden. Sergei was also very helpful with directions and advice. Despite a few misunderstandings with Elena, we worked things out, and I made great connections with fellow travelers like Zoe and some locals. Overall, an amazing experience that I highly recommend.

6 months ago

James

United Kingdom

Staying with Elena and her family was an absolute delight. I got to understand so much more about Ukrainian culture and, along with having a chance to teach local kids and teens, I feel I've got a much better understanding of this fascinating part of the world. My students were hardworking, fun, appreciative and—something that keeps all teachers happy—relatively quick learners. The house/the school is not too far away from Kyiv, so there's lots to do even during the war, but it was always a pleasure coming back home to the people and the delicious food!

about 1 year ago

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