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12 Dec 2025
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Hi! I'm valeria and daniele we have 2 children they are 12 years and 9 years old. We are an orthodontic and a bank clerk. I live in the center of Palermo, in a comfortable house with a large terrace. the house is located a few minutes walking distance from major attractions. We need To teach english to children and some help for easy housework. For us, Workaway isn't a job as such, but rather a helping hand that can arise based on the needs of the week. During the school year, we don't have a strict schedule, as the kids are very busy with school and various activities.
Of course, once or twice a week, we'd love for you to spend a few hours chatting in English with them, even informally: while baking a cake, during dinner, or just in everyday moments together.
In the mornings, you'll prepare breakfast, walk Russell, and help the kids at our small hotel for a couple of hours. The atmosphere is young and dynamic, and it'll offer you the opportunity to make new friends.
We require a minimum stay of one month.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will treat you as part of the family, you will have morning and sunday free if you wish to visit: mondello, palermo or sicily, but you are welcome to stay with us . to enjoy good food, a good laugh and generally have a good time. I am a very good cook, I can learn something about Italian cuisine I will be more than happy to teach. In mondello you can swimming, footting, kitesurf, surf, boat, so.. the tipical sport of sea village. But we can show you the Beautiful place of palermo, in the city. We live in the centre of palermo
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We need to teach english to children of 2 children 12 and 9 year old. We need a volunteer who could speak English with us and help Martina and Simone to learn English with games and free-time activities. The volunteer should be keen on spending time with simone and Martina at home
We also expect a little help in the house and in particular we want a volunteer who keeps The room of baby. In the mornings, you'll prepare breakfast, walk Russell, and help the kids at our small hotel for a couple of hours. The atmosphere is young and dynamic, and it'll offer you the opportunity to make new friends.
We need for 3hours day Max . We need one month, or...better!
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
in our big house you will have a room with a large bed, a bathroom
What else ...
We live in a nice and lovely city in the centre palermo . You'll visit Palermo, its Arab-Norman architecture and UNESCO heritage site with bus (close to home), metro, bike or footing.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Russel
Host ref number: 572652585642
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23 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I feel very fortunate to have stayed with this beautiful family for almost three months! I instantly felt welcomed into the family and I think we were a great match for each other.
Simone and Martina are always up for playing, creating things or making fun performances / dances / gymnastic shows! I always had an entertaining day when staying… read more
Simone and Martina are always up for playing, creating things or making fun performances / dances / gymnastic shows! I always had an entertaining day when staying… read more
13 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di ospitare Lottie, proveniente dall’Inghilterra, per tre mesi, e possiamo dire con il cuore che è stata un’esperienza meravigliosa e indimenticabile. Fin dal primo giorno, Lottie si è integrata perfettamente nella nostra famiglia, diventando per noi molto più di una ragazza alla pari: è stata come una figlia… read more
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1 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
our laura has been with us for a month. a fantastic month for my children. simone always wanted to come home to play with laura and this made me very happy. martina had long conversations with her. at home she helped me a lot especially to tidy up the kitchen and games. she is a lovely person, kind and polite. she also helped me at our hotel. i… read more
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30 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole & Sara)
two beautiful girls lived in our house for a month. they were wonderful and it was a fortune to have met them. tidy, clean and tidy they helped us at home, with our hotel, with the children and russel. I hope that our lives can meet again one day
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23 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I feel very fortunate to have stayed with this beautiful family for almost three months! I instantly felt welcomed into the family and I think we were a great match for each other.
Simone and Martina are always up for playing, creating things or making fun performances / dances / gymnastic shows! I always had an entertaining day when staying… read more
Simone and Martina are always up for playing, creating things or making fun performances / dances / gymnastic shows! I always had an entertaining day when staying… read more
13 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di ospitare Lottie, proveniente dall’Inghilterra, per tre mesi, e possiamo dire con il cuore che è stata un’esperienza meravigliosa e indimenticabile. Fin dal primo giorno, Lottie si è integrata perfettamente nella nostra famiglia, diventando per noi molto più di una ragazza alla pari: è stata come una figlia… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
our laura has been with us for a month. a fantastic month for my children. simone always wanted to come home to play with laura and this made me very happy. martina had long conversations with her. at home she helped me a lot especially to tidy up the kitchen and games. she is a lovely person, kind and polite. she also helped me at our hotel. i… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole & Sara)
two beautiful girls lived in our house for a month. they were wonderful and it was a fortune to have met them. tidy, clean and tidy they helped us at home, with our hotel, with the children and russel. I hope that our lives can meet again one day
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pervin) for host
I had the most amazing time at Valeria's and Daniele's house! Both are working a lot but they always had an open ear for me whenever I needed. Simone and Martina are very polite, easy-going kids who appreciate all kind of games, role-plays and singing. The work that is asked for is very easy, both kids get 1 h of english lesson each and the… read more
2 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pervin)
pervin was a great english teacher for my kids. she was able to give the right balance between play and teaching. she helped me a lot at home but especially with russell. lri was very polite and respectful with everyone. i recommend her
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Janaina) for host
Initially my plan was to spend just a few weeks with the family, but after having problems with another host I asked if I could come back and ended up staying with them for another two months!
This family is incredible. From the moment I arrived I was warmly welcomed. They love having people over and will cook delicious food.
The children are… read more
This family is incredible. From the moment I arrived I was warmly welcomed. They love having people over and will cook delicious food.
The children are… read more
30 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Janaina)
it all started with " I'm available for two weeks, in the end of March.” you actually stayed with us for 3 months. you are a sunny and wonderful person. you always see the bright side. my kids adored you and so did russel. You have helped me so much and we will remember you forever.
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Valérie) for host
What an incredible month I spent with Valeria and her family!
They warmly welcomed me into their daily lives. I felt so at home so quickly. Valeria and Daniele are so kind and accommodating. We had a great time together at mealtimes.
The help they need is far from time-consuming. I had a lot of time to myself!
I loved going for walks with Russell… read more
They warmly welcomed me into their daily lives. I felt so at home so quickly. Valeria and Daniele are so kind and accommodating. We had a great time together at mealtimes.
The help they need is far from time-consuming. I had a lot of time to myself!
I loved going for walks with Russell… read more
28 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Valérie)
I am very happy to write something about Valerie. she was essential to us. she did her best to help us a lot both with the children and with Russell but also at home. On her initiative, she cleaned and tidied up everything that came before her. We hope you come back soon and we will be happy to visit you at your home. I highly recommend Valerie
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sakura) for host
This past month's unforgettable memories!!
Valeria was very warm and welcoming from the first time we met, so I was very happy✨ They prepared a nice one-person room and always cared about me🥹
I was so happy that they cooked delicious Italian food every day!
Also, the days I spent with Valeria, Daniele, very energetic and cute children and Russell… read more
Valeria was very warm and welcoming from the first time we met, so I was very happy✨ They prepared a nice one-person room and always cared about me🥹
I was so happy that they cooked delicious Italian food every day!
Also, the days I spent with Valeria, Daniele, very energetic and cute children and Russell… read more
19 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sakura)
sakura lived with us for 1 month and brought us so much joy, kindness and lots of gisppone! she is extremely polite and my daughter loves her.
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host
I feel bad it took me so long to write this feedback! I stayed with the family back in November and they welcomed me with open hearts.They made me feel like part of the family, they were so kind and accommodating with everything, even organizing a birthday party for me. Martina and Simone are two extraordinarily intelligent kids, fast learners and… read more
4 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela)
gaby is a wonderful girl. she filled us with joy having her in our home for almost two months. she created some amazing games for my kids. Simone learned very quickly to understand and speak English and Martina learned to converse more and more. at home she helped us a lot. she is polite, clean and ordinary. and I wish you good luck
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Annabella)
Annabella is a wonderful girl. my children loved her and still talk about her today. she is very tidy, put together and knows how to get laid. sweet and pressing. she always asked me what she could help me with and she respected the children's learning times. We will miss her so much.
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)
samantha is a wonderful girl. she sunny, happy and very cheerful. she immediately made herself available to help me both at home and with the children. she helped me a lot at home and she played a lot with my kids. I hope you come back to visit us soon
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
lucy is a precious, polite and very responsible girl. she taught my children a lot and we will always remember her
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
I have just got back from staying with Valeria and Dani for three weeks and it was such an amazing experience. Even before I arrived Valeria was so accommodating - especially considering I was vegan and even asking me what food she could buy for me. The whole family was so lovely and the children are amazing. I loved walking Russel and spending… read more
9 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chia-lo)
laura taught us a lot about Taiwan cuisine. we had a lot of fun with her. the kids loved it. she is very kind, pushy, polite and tidy. but above all an excellent cook. she helped me so much at home and for that I loved her🥰. I hope one day I can meet her
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chia-lo) for host
I stayed around two weeks with Valeria, Daniele, Martina, Simone and Russell!! Thanks them for everything! I enjoyed a lot with them. They are really nice and kind. I felt super comfortable and relax with them during my stay. Kids are really cute and willing to share everything with you. I had wonderful time with lovely them. Also I enjoyed… read more
5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Catherine) for host
OH my goodness, we had the most wonderful wonderful 3 weeks with Valeria and her darling family!!! We were so sad to leave! Valeria and Dani welcomed us into their family and made us feel so at home! They are both wonderful, gracious, endearing, generous, and so kind. Her kids are completely darling - so charming, polite, fun, loving, clever,… read more
3 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
Rachel and Catherine stayed at our house for a few weeks. when my children are adults I hope they will become like them. lovers of good taste, good food, respect for things, animals and people. they helped me a lot with the housework, in the kitchen they prepared excellent dishes that I will miss forever. the children loved their creative games… read more
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Louise Lund) for host
I spent almost a month with Valeria, Dani, Simo & Marti, (& Russell🐶), and it was truly a pleasure. They are all very smiling, and made me feel super welcome in their beautiful home 🤗 The kids Martina and Simone are both super wonderfull, energetic and creative children, so you are never to be bored in their company 😆 Valeria and Dani also lets… read more
15 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Louise Lund)
Louisa has been with us about 1 month. she is a very polite, clean, tidy girl. my children adored her and cried when she was gone. she organized lots of games for the children and sometimes cooked for them. she helped me with the arrangement of the house and when I was sick she looked after the children. absolutely to be recommended.
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Monica) for host
Valeria’s family was absolutely lovely and welcoming from the first day I arrived. I was fortunate enough to spend the first week with the grandparents a lot, and with the kids at the pool. Martina and Simone are great and funny children! We played many games, did some art/crafts, and with Martina we got to do some music classes too. (Russell, the… read more
14 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Monica)
there is no such person in the world as Mokica. she is simply UNIQUE. we were delighted to have had her with us for 6 weeks in which we all fell in love with her. helpful joyful fun neat polite but above all a wonderful sister for my children. if i could i would have adopted her as a daughter she will always remain in our hearts, i hope someday we… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Vali, Dani, Marti & Simo are a lovely family. They are very welcoming and have a wonderful home, Vali is an amazing cook! They don’t ask much of you and give you lots of time to explore wonderful Palermo. I highly recommend staying with them!
18 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
malgado Paige has been very little in our house, however, I would like to write a few words for her. she is a very polite, clean and tidy girl. a simple girl who taught us that traveling is the thing that makes us more intelligent and open to any situation. she wish you to continue traveling and to know new cultures.
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I stayed with Valeria, Dani, Martina and Simone for two months and they are an exceptional family with an abundance of love to give. They immediately welcomed me into their home and made me feel very comfortable and cared for. Martina and Simone are beautifully creative and hilarious.. we were always having fun and laughing! Their English is… read more
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
anna is a very sweet girl. she is polite, organized. she lived with us for a month but then she asked us to return to our home due to logistical problems in the family where she had moved. we welcomed it with joy again. she too has adapted to the cohabitation of the other girl who had arrived in the meantime. the children adored her and loved her.… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Avilonsdale) for host
an absolutely gorgeous family! Valeria and Dani are so dedicated to the children and the love they show them is heartwarming. They were extremely welcoming and I immediately felt like part of the family :) Martina speaks really great English which makes it a lot easier to play with her - she is really special! and her younger brother Simone is… read more
16 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Avilonsdale)
Avi is a beautiful girl on the outside but most of all on the inside. she loves life, it transmits serenity but what distinguishes it is her desire to do. she knows how to organize and she knows how to plan her life even if she has obstacles. she is a girl we should all meet in life🥰
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marieke) for host
my time in this family was amazing! they treated me like a part of their family and made me feeling comfortable and home. They have a lovely home in the centre and it’s possible to reach everything by foot. I had my own room and bathroom.
Martina and Simone are lovable and funny children! I played with them creative games and we had much fun… read more
Martina and Simone are lovable and funny children! I played with them creative games and we had much fun… read more
19 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marieke)
marieke is a great girl. she has been in our house for more than a month she has taught us respect for the world we live in and respect for oneself. if we were all like her the world would be better. she loves animals and children and has respect for privacy in the home. my kids love her and keep asking me about her. russell keeps going to her… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maïa) for host
I spent almost a month with Valeria and her sweet family. It was a wonderful experience to stay with them, to try to improve their English. Martina and Simone are lovely child, not always very big fan of english language but I spent a lot of funny moments (playing hide and seek during hours aha). I really recommend this place to everybody, Daniele… read more
18 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Maïa)
maia lived with us for almost a month. she is a girl full of energy, sweet and kind. her arrival helped us to know the English language a little more but she always helped us around the house. together we traveled twice and it was interesting to share spaces even in small houses. She is a great artist and martina loved drawing and coloring with… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ottilie)
she is a fantastic girl. very patient, curious, attentive and very elegant. he helped us a lot at home, cooking, fixing. he taught my little 3 year old to swim. she made herself loved like a daughter, she will always remain in our hearts.
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ottilie) for host
You will have a wonderful stay with this generous, open-hearted, good-humoured family. I was treated as one of the family, included in all their little trips, plans, parties in either their beach home or gorgeous house in Palermo.
Valeria is extremely glamorous, efficient, hilarious, and I really admired her effortlessness and patience in… read more
Valeria is extremely glamorous, efficient, hilarious, and I really admired her effortlessness and patience in… read more
