Help needed for country home between Piemonte and Liguria, Italy

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  Description

  Hi everybody,
  
  I am Lilian. 60 years old, vegan and animal lovers, self employed in tourism (B&B) in Liguria where currently live .Last year I fell in love with an old farmhouse in Piedmont that I bought, since then I have been living between 2 regions, Liguria, and Piedmont, working on house renovation. Much of the work has been done, now I need some help to finish the job, things like painting, small carpentry jobs and interior and garden arrangement. Essentially I am looking for a boy or girl who has experience in DIY ( that is to say...capable of handling a saw or a drill, assembling, disassembling and fixing things :) . Experience in horticulture is also welcome, we have a beautiful and sunny piece of land with fruit trees and would like to grow a natural vegetal garden, but also cooking, especially vegan food :). Someone who loves living in the countryside, who wants to work and help. I have 3 dogs and many cats, all rescue so the person I'm looking for, must definitely be an animal lover. Vegan worawayers or with experience in plant- based dishes are super welcome (but not essential ). I live half of my time in Liguria where I have a country house too, So i spend most of my time travelling between the two houses . I ve been having workaway workers since last summer and its (quite) always been a good experience :). I am happy to share my time with young people, teaching them how to take care of animals and nature :) and learning new things in my turn ( I am not so good in technologies, Computer...internet and so... I really apreciate your help).
  I'm a positive, hardworking and sensitive person. I volunteer in animals care and would love to share my world with you. There's always so much to do in the countryside. I work following the seasons... so its never the same, in fall I take care of the garden and fruit trees (pruning the branches, gathering the fronds) in spring I plant and sow the vegetable garden, all in a natural way...
  Anyway I spend most of my time outdoor, so if you are interested in the project please bring good and strong shoes.I usually work in the morning from 8- 8,30 to 12,30-13 , I like active and motivated people, with which to share my adventure!
  for further informations don't hesitate to contact me!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I speak english and french but I'll more than happy to teach you italian. The 2 regions where I live are famous for the good food, wine and the beautiful nature. I live in a small city where is possible to really experience italian culture, with the traditional routine starting with a good espresso. We are not far from the Italian Riviera and the beatifull Ligurian coast. Genova and Arenzano are only 40 minutes away,
  This experience will allow travellers from the world to feel like they're part of family. So be prepared to enter a real, loud, a little messy, italian family. I am vegan, I love animals, nature but also art and literature. I love sharing experiences and learn new things everyday. I have a big family, a son and a daughter (23 and 33) a boyfriend, animals and friends, coming and going oftenly from my house. That's why you're welcome!

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  Help

  I need some help doing ordinary things like cooking (vegan food) and of course taking care of my dogs (3) and cats (9) all rescue (they are family members,). I love spending a lot of time with them everyday, But I also need some help painting and doing small carpentry jobs and interior and garden arrangement. Essentially I am looking for a boy or girl who has experience in DIY ( that is to say...capable of handling a saw or a drill, assembling, disassembling and fixing things :) . Experience in horticulture is also welcome, we have a beautiful and sunny piece of land with fruit trees. . I have so many things I want to do this summer! and I will love to do them in good company! improving my english and learning new things !
  Also if you have computer skills, that would be interesting for me, because I am not so good in that :) .

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would like to improve my english
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  Accommodation

  The accomodation is a working in progress because there are different possibilities. I have camping tends in the garden (in summer) but also some beds or couches in my house. It really depends how fast we go with the renovation and how long you're going to stay. I will provide vegan and vegetarian food. If you are a good vegan cooker, come and teach me! If you're not vegan, come anyway :)

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  What else ...

  We'll be working in the morning and/or late afternoon (In summer, when it's too hot we split the work in two, part in the morning and part in the afternoon). in their free time helpers can stay in the garden relaxing under the fruit trees or discovering the surroundings by bike. There are many beautiful ancient villages with castles and wineries in the area.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  there s a large space in front of the house where you can park your campervan

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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