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Hi there! We are a young family of 3. My name is Elisabetta and my kids are Eva Luna (7 yo) and Ernesto (5).
About us and our past experiences as hosts:
I lived in London for a few years before I had the kids, so I'm fluent in English. I teach English at State Schools but I also manage (and teach at) a private English School teaching all age groups. We use a non-formal and task-based teaching approach. We organized a three-weeks English-speaking Summer Camp last June. Thanks to workaway, we had a great team of native English people. Some of them were friends we met through workaway over the last few years and some others were new volunteers. We had 40 kids so it was a very challenging experience, but also a successful and fun one.
All our volunteers have always become part of the family. Our main goal is to have a cultural exchange, which we believe it's essential for the kids to open their minds and become the grown-ups this world needs right now.
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We have a dog and two cats, in case someone is allergic.
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Salento is a little paradise in the South of Italy. We have sun, beaches, culture, lots of festivals and a delicious cuisine. It's worth spending some time of your life here!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Farming
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Charity work
Drawing & painting
Art & design
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Books
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Animals
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Beach
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Spending time here will be very enriching for you as Salento is a place where traditions are still alive and part of everyday life.
Our guests become part of the family from day one so get ready to have some new nephews, nieces or grandchildren!
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Help
We look for volunteers who can play with the kids as well as helping out around the house, especially with the puppy and normal daily chores such as doing the dishes and keeping the house tidy. If you are a native or proficient English speaker, you may be involved in some non formal English classes with my students, but that depends on the time of the year. In the summer I am off work so it'll be more beach and fun than anything else!
All our volunteers have always become part of the family. Our main goal is to have a cultural exchange, which we believe it's essential for the kids to open their minds and become the grown-ups this world needs right now.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Volunteers stay in my kids' bedroom (my kids sleep in my room when we host volunteers). Bathroom is shared.
We will have our main meals together.
If we are having dinner out, you are more than welcome to join but you will pay for your food.
What else ...
We live in a picturesque little town known as "la capitale delle luminarie". Just google it and you'll get an idea of what I'm talking about! There is no train station but there is one in a neighboring town, 10 mins bike ride from our house. You will have a bicycle for yourself if you need it. We live right in the centre of the town, literally round the corner from the main square.
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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
Nike
Labrador puppy
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Elisa, Eva Luna, and Ricardo will always be the most special workaway family ever. You will be included in everything and invited along everywhere, so there is never a dull moment! Eva Luna is one of the happiest babies I have ever met and rarely upset, always smiling.… read more
