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House and animal sitting near Florence, Italy

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    30 Nov 2025

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Italy to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 About Us:
    We are Gabriele (48), Elisa (that’s me, also 48), Joshua (32) , and Priscilla (19) ( currently not living with us)

    We’ve shared our home and work with many people over the years—more than 100 volunteers through various programs. We live in a house with a garden in a small town, just 30 minutes from Florence city center, with good public transport connections.

    I’m a massage therapist, and Gabriele manages a restaurant.
    We have 2 dogs and 2 cats.

    💛 We enjoy walking, yoga, deep breathing, talking, silence, good company, and the beauty of simple living.

    🛏️ You’ll have:

    * very confy sofa bed in the living room
    * Semi-private bathroom
    * Access to food on the shelf for self-catering

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Van life
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Camping
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are an easygoing family with many interests and also respectful of your space and time.
    Beautiful countryside and cities.

  • Help

    Help

    Main tasks include:

    * Taking care of our two dogs and cats: walk with the dogs morning and afternoon EVERYDAY
    * Light housework 1 or 2 hours for 5 days Monday to Friday

  • Languages spoken

    Italian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Couch in living room and semi-private bathroom. Access to food on the shelf for self-catering

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    VERY IMPORTANT
    We use a wood stove to heat the hous. It’s essential to be practical when lighting it.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    dogs are welcome

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Diana and Babu

Host ref number: 132286593245

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The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a white metal bed frame, a window with wooden shutters, and a light fixture hanging from the ceiling, bathed in natural sunlight.
The image depicts a corner of a room with a white desk, a cactus, and artwork on the walls, featuring a serene and creative atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man and woman standing with a dark-colored donkey on a dirt road, surrounded by trees and a small building in the background.
The image depicts a cozy room with a bookshelf, dining table, and various decorative items, featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene scene of a balcony overlooking a row of houses, with a blue sky and white clouds in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a black car parked on the side of a road, surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains under a blue sky with white clouds.
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