The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo in a wooded area, with the father on the left, the child in the middle, and the mother on the right.
The image depicts a bathroom with a window offering a view of trees and a bright sky, featuring a sink, toilet, bidet, and tiled floor.
The image depicts a small room with white walls, a wooden ceiling, and a tiled floor, featuring two beds and a red couch.
The image depicts a serene grassy field with trees and bushes, set against a blue sky with white clouds, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene stone house with a brown door and windows, set amidst a lush green lawn, trees, and a blue sky with white clouds.
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Help around our country house while learning Italian exploring the green heart of Italy, Amelia

  • Last activity : 22 Apr 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Ivano and Antonella with our doughter Irene. Antonella is a researcher in neurosciences, Ivano is managing the house and Irene is a middle school student. Since we moved in the contryside a year ago there are also two dogs and a cat.
    We have a lot of outdoor space to take care of, and we are slowly rennovating parts our house.
    The house is just outside a little village, Porchiano del Monte (2km uphill) and is 9 km from the train station of Attigliano from where in 55min you can reach the center of Rome or with 2 hours trip you'll be in Florence.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Technology
    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Pets
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Water sports
    Hiking
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Beach
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    History
    Music
    Plant care
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Languages
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are in Umbria, the green heart of Italy .The surrounding are quiet and rich in biodiversity, including lakes, rivers, hot springs, and forests. We are close and well connected with public transportation.with Rome (1.5h) and Florence (2.5h). Many other heritage, cultural and natural sites can be reached within 30-45 minutes drive.

  • Help

    Help

    House sitting and dog sitting

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer Workawayers a spacious double room with private bathroom. They will be welcome to join our family meals.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 267877747937

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The image depicts a bathroom with a window offering a view of trees and a bright sky, featuring a sink, toilet, bidet, and tiled floor.
The image depicts a small room with white walls, a wooden ceiling, and a tiled floor, featuring two beds and a red couch.
The image depicts a serene grassy field with trees and bushes, set against a blue sky with white clouds, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene stone house with a brown door and windows, set amidst a lush green lawn, trees, and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo in a wooded area, with the father on the left, the child in the middle, and the mother on the right.

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