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Hi, I am Laura the grand-mother...
I have an active family living in a small town near Verona. It is a city well connected by public transport.
The nearest train station is a five minute walk away. The train takes 20 minutes to reach the center of Verona.
It is also possible to easily reach and visit Venice, Milan, Bologna, Florence and Rome.
We are expecting a girl who loves children because I need help taking care of my nephew: Amos, who is seven years old, her little sister Thalia (2 y.o), Aurora (8 y.o.) and her sister Sofia (5 y.o.).
We need help maximum for 20 hours a week, plus 4 hours of light housekeeping. We are also very flexible and can arrange all times if you need a few days off during the week. Normally you will have the weekend free.
We like to consider you part of the family, we have already hosted 20 girls in 6 years, and for many of them it was their first workaway experience.
We would also like to share our cultures and our language with you and help you in anything you need.
We prefer a girl with fluent English, but if you know basic Italian it would be very convenient.
Thanks for reading.
Ask us any questions.
Greetings.
Laura.
"We love this site because it is a form of cultural exchange, and we would like to give priority to guests who are truly interested in a human and cultural exchange".
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers can visit many cities close to us, with an important cultural history: Milan, Mantova, Verona, Padua, Venice, Bologna, Firenze ...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help for a maximum of 20-25 hours a week,
We can arrange every shedules if you need some days free during the week (we need just to know it some days in advance).
Normally you will have the week-end free.
The requested help is taking care to children, light housekeeping (1-2 days a week), help us to bring and collect children from school, probably preapering some family meals (not always).
We are flexible about all you need.
All my family will be happy to learn new languages, throw speaking each other.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Own bedroom.
Wi-fee.
What else ...
The city is very well connecting by train, bus, plane.
You can reach simply every city around.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 20-25 hours a week. Week-end free.
Host ref number: 114685283414
Feedback (20)
19 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Although Sarah was at her first experience as a workayer, she immediately integrated with our family and was immediately liked by our children, not only Amos and Thalia but also her cousins Aurora and Sofia.
Sarah is a great cook and made many cakes for us, which were eaten immediately by all.
We were happy to have helped her become a citizen of… read more
Sarah is a great cook and made many cakes for us, which were eaten immediately by all.
We were happy to have helped her become a citizen of… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Sono stata con la famiglia di Laura per cinque mesi, è stata la mia prima esperienza con Workaway e non poteva andare meglio. Lei è già abituata a ricevere volontari e per questa ragione tutto è più facile. È stato molto piacevole vivere con Laura e Bepe. I bambini sono meravigliosi e mi mancano molto, soprattutto la piccola Thalia. Anche Mariana… read more
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
With Emma, our experience as a host family has been renewed again...
Thank you for entertaining our older children Aurora(6) Amos(6) and Sofia(4) who had a really good time, playing, doing manual work, coloring and dancing.
In the evening we repeatedly compared our cultures and...we adore the cinnamon rolls she cooked for us and the knitwear she… read more
Thank you for entertaining our older children Aurora(6) Amos(6) and Sofia(4) who had a really good time, playing, doing manual work, coloring and dancing.
In the evening we repeatedly compared our cultures and...we adore the cinnamon rolls she cooked for us and the knitwear she… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I don’t even know where to begin. I will start with saying thank you for hosting me. It has been such an amazing experience. You were from the beginning so welcoming and kind and I felt very included in the family life. I couldn’t imagine staying with a nicer family. In the 3 months I stayed with Laura, Beppe, Carlotta, Amos and Thalia, I learned… read more
8 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alonna) for host
I spent 3 months with the family and had a great first Workaway experience! I started out teaching English at the summer camp the family managed, and ended my stay babysitting the children Amos, Thalia, Aurora, and Sofia. I enjoyed teaching English at the camp and learning to speak a little bit of Italian on the journey. Towards the end of my stay… read more
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19 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Although Sarah was at her first experience as a workayer, she immediately integrated with our family and was immediately liked by our children, not only Amos and Thalia but also her cousins Aurora and Sofia.
Sarah is a great cook and made many cakes for us, which were eaten immediately by all.
We were happy to have helped her become a citizen of… read more
Sarah is a great cook and made many cakes for us, which were eaten immediately by all.
We were happy to have helped her become a citizen of… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Sono stata con la famiglia di Laura per cinque mesi, è stata la mia prima esperienza con Workaway e non poteva andare meglio. Lei è già abituata a ricevere volontari e per questa ragione tutto è più facile. È stato molto piacevole vivere con Laura e Bepe. I bambini sono meravigliosi e mi mancano molto, soprattutto la piccola Thalia. Anche Mariana… read more
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
With Emma, our experience as a host family has been renewed again...
Thank you for entertaining our older children Aurora(6) Amos(6) and Sofia(4) who had a really good time, playing, doing manual work, coloring and dancing.
In the evening we repeatedly compared our cultures and...we adore the cinnamon rolls she cooked for us and the knitwear she… read more
Thank you for entertaining our older children Aurora(6) Amos(6) and Sofia(4) who had a really good time, playing, doing manual work, coloring and dancing.
In the evening we repeatedly compared our cultures and...we adore the cinnamon rolls she cooked for us and the knitwear she… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I don’t even know where to begin. I will start with saying thank you for hosting me. It has been such an amazing experience. You were from the beginning so welcoming and kind and I felt very included in the family life. I couldn’t imagine staying with a nicer family. In the 3 months I stayed with Laura, Beppe, Carlotta, Amos and Thalia, I learned… read more
8 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alonna) for host
I spent 3 months with the family and had a great first Workaway experience! I started out teaching English at the summer camp the family managed, and ended my stay babysitting the children Amos, Thalia, Aurora, and Sofia. I enjoyed teaching English at the camp and learning to speak a little bit of Italian on the journey. Towards the end of my stay… read more
2 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliane)
Juliane too, like almost all the girls we hosted, was at the first experience.
Despite being far from home, she managed to integrate positively into our family, immediately capturing the affection of children from the oldest (6 years) to the youngest (4 months).
We have shared a piece of our life especially in such a difficult period due to… read more
Despite being far from home, she managed to integrate positively into our family, immediately capturing the affection of children from the oldest (6 years) to the youngest (4 months).
We have shared a piece of our life especially in such a difficult period due to… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Juliane) for host
My first experience as a Workaway couldn't be better. I stayed 6 months with the family and I felt part of it. They have a lot experience with volunteers, so they are great hosts. I had a individual room, what gave me a lot of privacy. Laura meters with my alimentation and well being, and she is very flexible with schedules and duties, always… read more
9 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (lottik) for host
Thank you so much for this experience!
I stayed with Laura and her family for roundabout seven weeks. It was my first workaway experience, but for them I was the 20th I think. So they know how to make someone feel welcomed :-) They made me feeling like a part of the family: I was always welcomed to join any family activitie like trips on the… read more
I stayed with Laura and her family for roundabout seven weeks. It was my first workaway experience, but for them I was the 20th I think. So they know how to make someone feel welcomed :-) They made me feeling like a part of the family: I was always welcomed to join any family activitie like trips on the… read more
27 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (lottik)
Lotte turned out to be a fantastic friend, a conscientious person, with an energetic and positive attitude.
She is a bright girl, very capable of adapting to new situations and with rarely seen observation and anticipation skills.
She has shared many things with our family, even the vegan diet ... especially cooking delicious cookies with the… read more
She is a bright girl, very capable of adapting to new situations and with rarely seen observation and anticipation skills.
She has shared many things with our family, even the vegan diet ... especially cooking delicious cookies with the… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Aletta)
Although for Aletta it was the first workway experience, she integrated well into our family and immediately established good feedback with the children.
The calm and reserved nature, she has transmitted to all of us serenity.
She lived with us the experience of the arrival of little Thalia, and was a great help in times of difficulty.
Often our… read more
The calm and reserved nature, she has transmitted to all of us serenity.
She lived with us the experience of the arrival of little Thalia, and was a great help in times of difficulty.
Often our… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Aletta) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't be better. This is a real, lovely italian family with all the loudness, cutest kids and the best italian cuisine.
The family has a lot of experience with workawayers, they are used to having new poeple around; the whole family is very welcoming and helpful.
They live in San Bonifacio 25-40… read more
The family has a lot of experience with workawayers, they are used to having new poeple around; the whole family is very welcoming and helpful.
They live in San Bonifacio 25-40… read more
23 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lou)
Our first experience with a French girl was wonderful, despite Covid.
We all felt in tune with Lou, a reliable, precise and very patient person.
Children still ask for her today, she managed to earn their full trust.
We also tried some French dishes and his spontaneous help was really precious.
The evenings after yoga to tell about our lives were… read more
We all felt in tune with Lou, a reliable, precise and very patient person.
Children still ask for her today, she managed to earn their full trust.
We also tried some French dishes and his spontaneous help was really precious.
The evenings after yoga to tell about our lives were… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lou) for host
For my first workaway experience, I couldn't find a better place !
Laura is very nice and thoughtful, and all the members of the family were very kind with me and I felt at home immediately!
Kids are really cute, I had a really great time with them :)
I also had freetime with longs weekends which allowed me to go away and visit Venice, Verona,… read more
Laura is very nice and thoughtful, and all the members of the family were very kind with me and I felt at home immediately!
Kids are really cute, I had a really great time with them :)
I also had freetime with longs weekends which allowed me to go away and visit Venice, Verona,… read more
18 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)
Knowing Isabel was a new experience ... a polite, precise and very organized girl.
He made us better familiar with vegetarian cooking and the benefits that plants can have on mood ... thanks Isabel !!!
Our long chats have made us better acquainted with the Netherlands and their uses, customs and culture.
I hope you will find other important… read more
He made us better familiar with vegetarian cooking and the benefits that plants can have on mood ... thanks Isabel !!!
Our long chats have made us better acquainted with the Netherlands and their uses, customs and culture.
I hope you will find other important… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host
I have spent 4 weeks with the family as my first experience, and it was a great introduction to Workaway. I had a lot of opportunity to practice Italian, and the family was extremely flexible about days off. The work is not heavy at all, basically just playing with Amos, and sometimes with his 2 nieces of 4 and 1 as well. Other than that maybe… read more
11 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Imogen)
The days spent with Imogen were pure fun for Amos and his cousins Aurora and Sofia.
For grandma Laura, help to practice English.
Although used to driving on the right she drove for us and helped us with the baby.
She was a friend to all of us with whom to chat lovingly and drink an Italian coffee, ... or rather a macchiatone!
We met so many new… read more
For grandma Laura, help to practice English.
Although used to driving on the right she drove for us and helped us with the baby.
She was a friend to all of us with whom to chat lovingly and drink an Italian coffee, ... or rather a macchiatone!
We met so many new… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Imogen) for host
I was lucky enough to spend 5 weeks with this beautiful family, and I'm so grateful for my time spent with them!! I felt comfortable, welcomed and at home as soon as I arrived. My responsibilities changed each day, which made the experience even more fun! Most morning though, I drove Amos to school with Nonno Beppe, and then spent time with Amos'… read more
8 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
The summer spent with Lucia was really fun.
But above all it has allowed us to work in a serene atmosphere.
She immediately integrated into the family and willingly participated in all our outings.
We like to share what we do with the girls who visit us.
We will surely visit Lucia at her home to learn about her world.
Children always remember her… read more
But above all it has allowed us to work in a serene atmosphere.
She immediately integrated into the family and willingly participated in all our outings.
We like to share what we do with the girls who visit us.
We will surely visit Lucia at her home to learn about her world.
Children always remember her… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
Words aren´t enough to describe this wonderful family and how thankful I am to them for letting me spend 5 weeks at their home.
It was my first workaway experience and I can say it was the best summer of my life. Being with the kids wasn´t work, I had lots of fun playing with them or reading stories like "The three little pigs". I've spent… read more
It was my first workaway experience and I can say it was the best summer of my life. Being with the kids wasn´t work, I had lots of fun playing with them or reading stories like "The three little pigs". I've spent… read more
4 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Josefa)
Thanks to Josefa for this wonderful feedback, we are proud to understand once again that a girl at the first experience has found herself at home.
We shared a piece of our life with you that you have enriched us with the culture of your distant country .. Chile.
You have been an important help for the management of the small Amos and the girls… read more
We shared a piece of our life with you that you have enriched us with the culture of your distant country .. Chile.
You have been an important help for the management of the small Amos and the girls… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Josefa) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and it could not have been better! From the moment I arrived I felt very welcome and comfortable with this wonderful family.
Amos is a lovely child, very intelligent and funny. We share many fun moments in the park, riding bike, playing ball, putting out fires (he loves to pretend he's a fireman!) and so many… read more
Amos is a lovely child, very intelligent and funny. We share many fun moments in the park, riding bike, playing ball, putting out fires (he loves to pretend he's a fireman!) and so many… read more
15 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bettina)
Thanks Betti for the precious help you gave us in managing children ... Your presence was very useful especially on bad rainy days .. to play and have fun with children.
Amos has learned new words in English and Laura has improved the conversation a little.
We are all fond of this polite, kind and dynamic girl.
Another wonderful experience with… read more
Amos has learned new words in English and Laura has improved the conversation a little.
We are all fond of this polite, kind and dynamic girl.
Another wonderful experience with… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bettina) for host
It was my first workaway experience at Laura's home, and it was amazing! I think I couldn't be grateful enough to meet with this family, thank you so much !
I stayed with Carlotta, Beppe, Laura and Amos for 7 weeks and this period has passed so fast! My main task was took Amos to the school in the morning with the grandfather, Beppe, and in the… read more
I stayed with Carlotta, Beppe, Laura and Amos for 7 weeks and this period has passed so fast! My main task was took Amos to the school in the morning with the grandfather, Beppe, and in the… read more
29 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yanina)
Yanina was a very discreet presence in our family.
He has always tried to respect and satisfy our requests for help at home or with children.
She was very sensitive to respecting our privacy but we always shared meals together talking about our different cultures.
We are happy to have given you the opportunity to visit the Verona area and we wish… read more
He has always tried to respect and satisfy our requests for help at home or with children.
She was very sensitive to respecting our privacy but we always shared meals together talking about our different cultures.
We are happy to have given you the opportunity to visit the Verona area and we wish… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yanina) for host
Sorry for my late feedback:)
I stayed with this beautiful family for three weeks, and I felt very comfortable, they’ve been super generous with me.
The work was very light, taking care and playing with Amos or cleaning a bit, and there were days without any work. So there was lots of free times, to go around, and they give me a bicycle for use.… read more
I stayed with this beautiful family for three weeks, and I felt very comfortable, they’ve been super generous with me.
The work was very light, taking care and playing with Amos or cleaning a bit, and there were days without any work. So there was lots of free times, to go around, and they give me a bicycle for use.… read more
9 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
It was a pleasure to host Vanessa, we love her since the first time, when we go to take her from the train station in our city.
She became immediately a member of our family and e loved so much spending time with her when we were able to.
She is very friendly and we loved to speak with her about everything.
The most important thing is that Amos,… read more
She became immediately a member of our family and e loved so much spending time with her when we were able to.
She is very friendly and we loved to speak with her about everything.
The most important thing is that Amos,… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Thank you to Amos, Carlotta, Laura and Beppe for this amazing experience!
I stayed with the family for just over three weeks in January 2019. Right from the start, I felt so welcome in their house and lives. I was lucky because this was my very first Workaway experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
They were very flexible with the… read more
I stayed with the family for just over three weeks in January 2019. Right from the start, I felt so welcome in their house and lives. I was lucky because this was my very first Workaway experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
They were very flexible with the… read more
21 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Hosting Sara for a month was a wonderful experience.
Sara's smile immediately won over the little Amos who preferred his company.
When she arrived she said she did not have any special skills, but then she was simply magical with our baby and useful at home!
She has adapted to our routine and she has always been willing to plan changes.
For the… read more
Sara's smile immediately won over the little Amos who preferred his company.
When she arrived she said she did not have any special skills, but then she was simply magical with our baby and useful at home!
She has adapted to our routine and she has always been willing to plan changes.
For the… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I stayed 1 month with the family and I totally enjoyed it! It was my first WA-experience and I couldn't ask for a better one! They are very heart-warming and I felt like being part of the family from the first day on.
Amos is the cutest boy ever, full of joy and energy and sooo intelligent. I was looking after him from the morning until lunch,… read more
Amos is the cutest boy ever, full of joy and energy and sooo intelligent. I was looking after him from the morning until lunch,… read more
8 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Betina )
Betina was for us everything we were looking for! We were looking for a baby sitter for Amos, happy, proactive, patient and available at the time of the changes. It was all this, it was integrated with our big family, making it part of it immediately and sharing some holidays with us.
It was nice and pleasant to share our daily life and home.
When… read more
It was nice and pleasant to share our daily life and home.
When… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Betina ) for host
I stayed 5 months at Laura's house so I can say that I was part of the family. Not only for the long stay, but also for feeling this way. All the people involved in the family are very dear and kind. They are very flexible with days and times and at least for me it did not seem like a job, it felt like I was a part of the house. Carlotta is the… read more
24 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cecilie)
Cecilie is a very kind, careful and professional person.
She loves babes and she is very good in taking care of them.
She is also a great housekeeper.
She prepared some traditional danish dishes for us, and they were really good.
We enjoyed every day spending with Cecilie and we are very thankful to the help received from her.
She is an amazing… read more
She loves babes and she is very good in taking care of them.
She is also a great housekeeper.
She prepared some traditional danish dishes for us, and they were really good.
We enjoyed every day spending with Cecilie and we are very thankful to the help received from her.
She is an amazing… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cecilie) for host
I don’t even know where to begin cause there are so many great things to say about this lovely family. Laura, Beppe, Carlotta and Amos hosted me for around 6 weeks in their lovely home in San Bonifacio and i had such a good time there. I helped with some light housekeeping in the morning and sometimes i helped looking after the babies, Amos and… read more
2 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Liselotte ) for host
I stayed with Laura, Carlotta, Beppe, Amos and Taba for two weeks! They are a very warm family that spends a lot of time together! They are very welcoming and always ready to help you, I felt part of the family. The work was mostly in housekeeping, like cleaning and Ironing. Great to learn Italian and to visit small towns in Veneto. Good luck with… read more
2 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Liselotte )
Liselotte has been with us for two weeks.
She helped at home and with our baby, always laughing, fun, charming and ready to help wherever she can!
Very kind and accommodating!
Thank you very much for helping.
She helped at home and with our baby, always laughing, fun, charming and ready to help wherever she can!
Very kind and accommodating!
Thank you very much for helping.
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Éva)
Eva has been with us for a long time, ....................it was a great help for our big family, especially for the house cleaning.
Patient girl, precise and punctual throughout.
It was a pleasant company and joined us on our travels.
He children remember her as we all very fondly.
From us it will always be welcome
Patient girl, precise and punctual throughout.
It was a pleasant company and joined us on our travels.
He children remember her as we all very fondly.
From us it will always be welcome
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Éva) for host
Thank you Laura and Carlotta for these amazing one and a half months which I spent with your wonderful family in San Bonifacio! I will never forget these memories!
From the very first moment Laura and Beppe threated me like their third daughter. They were always kind to me, asked me about my problems if I was sad. Everybody, the whole family was… read more
From the very first moment Laura and Beppe threated me like their third daughter. They were always kind to me, asked me about my problems if I was sad. Everybody, the whole family was… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
Nina stayed here two weeks and did a great job.
She really is, always laughing, funny, charming and ready to help wherever she can!
She was effective and motivated and is a very nice and easy going person!
She brings good vibes and it's great with kids!
Thank you very much for helping and always welcome back.
She really is, always laughing, funny, charming and ready to help wherever she can!
She was effective and motivated and is a very nice and easy going person!
She brings good vibes and it's great with kids!
Thank you very much for helping and always welcome back.
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
I had two lovely weeks with this family. The whole family and relatives were really warm and welcoming. The work was less than 25h/week. The family is very active and they took me among other places to lake Garda and to Verona. I loved the typical italian food and all interesting diskussions. Im really greatful for this opportunity. Amos and his… read more
