Join a friendly family in a beautiful South of France village
The experience
Come join our friendly family of four (kids 3 & 5 + small doggy) in our house with garden & swimming pool in Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude. Looking for a native French speaker to share daily life and help us improve our basic French. You’ll get your own room, home-cooked meals and a warm welcome. We are looking for some help with basic household tasks, like cleaning, cooking & dog walks. Just 5 mins from Canal du Midi and 30 mins from the Med coast!
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Cooking:
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Child Care:
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
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
Requirements
Beginner English or Fluent French
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
This is a simple cultural and language exchange. You’ll live with our family, help with light household tasks (cleaning, tidying, a bit of cooking) and walking our small dog, while we practise French together in everyday life. In return you get your own room, shared meals and a warm family welcome. We expect mutual respect, kindness and comfort around young children (ages 3 and 5). No fixed hours - just natural help and good company.
Activities & Shift
5 hours a day, 5 days a week – no set days/hours - we are flexible.
As we settle into our new life in France, we are looking for a friendly, kind, and trustworthy person to join us and help with a variety of tasks, including:
• General household duties such as cooking and cleaning
• Walking our dog and spending time with her
• Helping us maintain a happy, organized home
• Playing / entertaining our two children
Since our children are still very young, we’re seeking someone who is comfortable and happy around kids. In return, we offer you a warm and welcoming environment, where you’ll be treated as part of the family.