Come and help us around the house and garden in Mascalucia, Italy

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  Description

  Hi, I'm Simone and my family and I live on the slopes of Etna, we love nature and take care of our animals: two dogs (Spettro and Belle).
  We would like to expand and make our garden more beautiful and take care of the countryside that we already have, but we can hardly care for my father Gaetano, my mother Agata, and my sister Gaia.
  If you like being in the middle of nature but with an eye for comfort and the possibility of having a lot of free time to go around and have a nice holiday I think you will find yourself very comfortable with us.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will live immersed in Sicilian and Italian culture, and you can visit beautiful places around Sicily and having two consecutive free days you can move wherever you want.
  Besides, my family and I will be happy to share knowledge with you, and especially Italian.
  You will meet many people who probably have different points of view from yours or do things that no one in your country does, including cooking.
  I also love my land and when I am free I will take you with me to places that are usually a little more difficult to reach in order to return home with a complete view of Sicily.
  If you want I can also teach you how to dance.

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  Help

  The main help required are:
  
  -Teach something you are competent in.
  -Help around the house like (cleaning, and fixing small things)
  -Help in the countryside
  -Garden-related tasks
  -Help empty garage
  
  
  I just ask for a little flexibility as the tasks are not so much but varied, the help hours change by the day but you will always have Sunday free.
  During the week you will not do tasks for more than 25 hours.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I want to improve my English and became fluent, and learn Spanish I can teach Italian if you want.
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  Accommodation

  -You will have a private floor where to sleep and private bathroom.
  -You will have a bike available for your trips, and a ride by car if you need to go somewhere.

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  What else ...

  -We are located only 14 kilometers from Catania, 20 km from the highest volcano in Europe Etna, 80km from Syracuse and its beautiful beaches, and 45 km from the Alcantara and Taormina Gorges.
  These are the most famous places but there are many others nearby that you can go and visit over the large free time.
  -I'll pick you up at Catania Airport

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  5 hours/day, maximum 25 hours/week

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