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Childcare , short-term stay with a family in Avoca Beach, AUS

The experience

We’re a family of four living in Avoca Beach, NSW - a seaside town on the Central Coast, about 1.5–2 hours from Sydney. We offer full board in a bright, sunny home just a short walk from the beach, with a balcony boasting breathtaking ocean views. You’ll have your own bedroom and share a bathroom only with the kids. We’re a warm, welcoming family and look forward to sharing our home with you.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

What you get

1 day 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.

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

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Fluent Dutch

Between 19 and 36 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We’re a family of four based in Avoca Beach, a relaxed seaside town on the NSW Central Coast, about 1.5 to 2 hours north of Sydney. It’s a very outdoors-focused place with beaches, parks, and nature all around.

What we offer
- Accommodation: You will have your own room and board. The bathroom is shared with the kids at times.
- Pocket money: We will pay you weekly pocket money.
- Support: We see you as part of our family and want you have the best time possible during your stay in Australia. This is a cultural exchange, and we want you to enjoy your experience here.
- Grocery shopping: We organise the grocery shopping. If there’s anything specific you’d like us to get, just let us know.
- Transport: The area is serviced by buses to nearby train stations with links to Sydney and Newcastle. We’re happy to drop you off at times. You can use our car when we don’t need it, and we also have an electric scooter you can use. You’re responsible for any vehicle damage if used outside work hours.

What we're looking for:
- Be part of the household: We appreciate your help with everyday tasks like cooking a meal now and then, emptying the dishwasher, or vacuuming.
- Outdoor activities: We expect you to take the kids out to the park, playground, or elsewhere at least once a day to play and socialise. Coco also enjoys playing with the neighbour’s kids next door when they’re home from school.
- Preschool drop-offs / pick-ups: We will ask for your help when needed to drop off and/or pick up the eldest from preschool, which is only a few minutes drive away from our home.
- When you get a moment during working hours - vacuuming, meal preparation, laundry, and other light tasks you feel comfortable doing.

Activities & Shift

Working Hours
- Days: Monday to Thursday
- Hours: approx. 32 hours per week
- Start Time: 8:30am each day
- Days Off: Weekends and Fridays

Our Parenting Style
- Screen time: We believe in very limited screen time for the children. We encourage active play, reading, and outdoor activities.
- Phone use: Please limit phone use when you're with the kids.
- Diet: We avoid sugary foods and highly processed foods.

Rules

- Non smoker
- Must arrange own visa
- Driving licence not essential but preferred (manual, international)