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*UPDATED* S.o.s. Looking for the perfect Nanny and a ‘copilot’ 🤣 in beautiful Apulian countryside
We are a funny and not too ordinary family living in the countryside of Polignano a mare, (Apulia, south of Italy). We love nature and we care about respecting the environment, we live with one amazing dog and many cats outdoor. I have been living for a long time studying and working in the north of Italy, Spain and Uk. Our kids are 7 and 5 years old and they always smile -almost always :-D
From May till September I need someone to stay with me helping organising the house and playing with the kids. Sometimes, especially in summer, I need help at the bar (we own a bookbar in town).
From October till April I need help taking care of the pets, the house and the garden (picking up olives and other works).
You would have your own bedroom (could be shared with another volunteer) and 2days off ;-)
Please, be our Mary Poppins and/or my copilot !!!
-driving licence needed-
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak both Italian and Spanish so you can learn 2 languages staying with us.
You will learn Italian cuisine and you will enjoy Italian lifestyle :)
The countryside is very relaxing and when you want to have fun town is the perfect place, you will meet a lot of funny people.
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Help
We need one Volunteer for a long stay (at least a few months) to help basically staying with the kids and me while I am organising and doing stuffs at home, shopping around or working, for 4-5hours per day 5 days a week. Helping with house keeping would be also appreciated :) You will always be both with me and the kids in the helping hours. And of course speaking English with us, I think this would be a great benefit for the kids, although their young age.
We also need a second volunteer with DIY skills who could help with general maintenance, refurbishing the old house, and small eco projects. And if you like gardening you will find lots of things to do!
Hours for babysitting from 3 to 8 pm. More or less..we will see and of course we will choose together the best solution for everyone :)
Driving licence is needed.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
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
When available, You would have a bedroom with a double bed. If not, During summer we set up a tent in the garden, with mattress, pillow, sheets and blanket. At the moment I am very busy at work so I can't always cook for us, but I would provide food for volunteers and they could use kitchen whenever they want.
What else ...
Our town is unique, the sea is very beautiful with peculiar caves to see, and there are many places to visit around Polignano a mare, such as Alberobello, Valle d'Itria, Ostuni, Monopoli, Lecce and Salento area. You could get there by renting a car or by taking a train.
We don't have internet access at home but we have free wifi at the bar.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Big space in the garden, any size
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Picasso
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He is particularly able to be with the kids as a kid but still being very responsible and reliable. He is funny and open and he also helped me with general maintenance and the pets. I trusted him from the first day, I absolutely recommend him, he is an… read more
Luciano helped us in many ways, at home (house keeping and pets) and at the bar (cooking and serving tables). He is definitely a hard worker.
Although sometimes he could seem head in the clouds, like all the artists seem, he is very sensitive and attentive to others needs. Empathy is the right word!… read more
Working in the bar was a beautiful experience. It helped me to get again into civilization after beeing too much in the countryside.
I… read more
We spent a very good time together and we are very sad he had to leave.
I absolutely recommend him, I feel very thankful to have been sharing time with this beautiful soul.
All the best 🫶🏼
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He is particularly able to be with the kids as a kid but still being very responsible and reliable. He is funny and open and he also helped me with general maintenance and the pets. I trusted him from the first day, I absolutely recommend him, he is an… read more
Luciano helped us in many ways, at home (house keeping and pets) and at the bar (cooking and serving tables). He is definitely a hard worker.
Although sometimes he could seem head in the clouds, like all the artists seem, he is very sensitive and attentive to others needs. Empathy is the right word!… read more
Working in the bar was a beautiful experience. It helped me to get again into civilization after beeing too much in the countryside.
I… read more
We spent a very good time together and we are very sad he had to leave.
I absolutely recommend him, I feel very thankful to have been sharing time with this beautiful soul.
All the best 🫶🏼
All THE BEST for you, lucky star 🌟
Mi casa es tu casa 😍
I helped mainly by directing and helping to organize the children's environments.
Gradually I conquered Pablo and Alice and our messes are kept very… read more
we miss you a lot!
We will always be happy to have you here <3
Come back whenever you want. We held your shoe as a hostage haha!
ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED
Y si, pan con tomate toda la vida :)
Fins aviat maca!!!
Thanks to give me the opportunity to live this wonderful experience by your side.
It was my first workaway and I couldn't choose a better beautiful place and people.
They are very energetic, funny and social people.
Vanessa was a very accommodating host!… read more
I absolutely recommend her, lucky you!
Auntie Jo you will always be at home here. 😘😘😘
I feel very lucky to have found this wonderful family. The baba (aka Cutie Pie) is an absolute dream, he was a pleasure to look after and no day with him felt like 'work'. This tiny human is the best, he has so much character, love, and… read more
Pablo e la allegria e la goia della casa! Vanessa Grandissima.
Grazie, Bacione
