Unschooling family looking for an extra pair of hands in Sillé le Guillaume, France

France

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Hi! We are an italian family of seven: Virginie (48), Massimo (47), Tommaso (18), Alice (17), Asia (15), Mattia (13) and Sofia (9).
We have lived seven years in Brazil (where we have already welcomed many volunteers) and have returned four years ago in Europe. We have traveled and lived one year in a camper and now we stopped for a period in Sillé le Guillaume (30 km from Le Mans and 240 from Paris).
Our children are unschooled, they are fluent in Italian, Portuguese and French.
We are looking for volunteers who want to spend some time with us and who have something to teach our children, it can be anything ... art, music, sports, theater, languages, everything can be interesting for an unschooler!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love traveling and meeting people traveling. We really like to share knowledge and experiences. Our food is vegetarian, and often vegan. We can share a lot from this point of view.
Help
We would like to host people who are interested to spend time together, knowing each other and sharing life! If you have some talents share them with us!
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
English: Beginner
This 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
A private room, a bathroom in common
What else ...
We are 30 km from Le Mans and 240 from Paris, we are very well connected by bus and by train. We are in a very quiet village in the beautiful region of Sarthe, full of nature.
We really like to meet new people and exchange experiences. Our cooking is divided between Italian, Belgian and Brazilian food. We eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, vegetarians and vegans are welcome. We eat local and seasonal food, also produced by us, we make our cheese, our sourdough bread ... we like to eat as naturally as possible. we also live as naturally as possible, we buy a lot of second-hand (clothes, toys) or in barter fairs.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
We have two dogs and a cat, compatibly with everyone's needs, we are open to dialogue, let's talk!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (23)

01/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Vincent & Céline) for host

Pay attention if you meet this appealing family! Sure you will have fun and make friend!
We spent one week and have been warm welcomed since the first minute!! A first lovely experience of workaway for us. We hope to cross them again and share others laugh and experience.
Thanks for all and see you soon on the road !

(Excellent )

25/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent & Céline)

What happens when two unschoolers families meet? Wonderful things happen! The days with Vincent Céline Louise and Owen were really rich and lovely. We danced, sewed, walked in nature, cooked all together, picked mushrooms and chestnuts, played, laughted, made pictures ... We really enjoyed time with them, they are great! Do not hesitate to receive… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ezyê)

I don't write very well in English but I want to leave our feedback in this language so that many can understand. Marcos and Zy have been living with us for several months and it was an amazing experience. They will be part of our family forever! They have a lot to teach, they are full of life and are a wonderful example for our children. We feel… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ezyê) for host

There is one big risk to anyone that comes to this host: to seriously fall in love! What an incredible workaway host. One of the best we have ever stayed at. We've learned so many things with this family that is like impossible to put all in words! They are really special, and if you are thinking to go to their place, don't think twice, just go.… read more We had so much fun together, not only at their house but also in the short trips together: we could see lakes, forests, nice photo expositions, adventures in their campervan. We arrived to stay 3 weeks and we stayed about 3 months. It was truly difficult to leave! This unique family is open minded and totally worth to spend some time with. Let's try to describe each one of them in few words just to give you an idea: Massimo, the super dad, owner of an incredible generosity. He is very funny and full of stories, always ready to share his knowledge, inspired us to understand more the world. You can easily talk with him for hours without notice. Highlights for his energy and for the work on the biological veggie garden who feeds everybody around. Virginie makes the most delicious and healthy food in Italy, she is really talented cook. She is a very sweet mother, with the biggest heart ever. Always teaching new things to us and to her children, very patient and lovely with everybody, we learned a lot from her. We’re gonna miss her presence in our everyday life. Tommaso (15 years old) is smart, very quick learner and talented. Always helpful, it's impossible to name all his abilities. His passion for photography, magic and sports made us really near him and our admiration only grew day by day. We had so many good moments together, we will always remember and miss his friendship. Alice (13 years old) is like the second mother of the family. Responsible, patient, and super talented girl. She has a very sweet heart and is very skilled with her hands by crafting amazing bijoux and little "toys" in polymer clay (Fimo). She is always ready to help anyone who needs her. Sometimes she was also cooking very tasty dishes. Asia (11 years old) is a very energetic girl, full of life! From the morning to night, she was there to give us a hand in whatever we requested, and happy to join any activity with us. She likes a lot cooking and will impress anyone with her delicious recipes. Also we could teach her how to play guitar, some magic tricks and photography. Mattia (9 years old) is a very creative child. A little bit shy at the beginning, but very funny after some time, he is always trying to build new things from old toys with his robotic knowledge, and he likes to help around. His level of energy is incredible! Specialist in running, jumping, climbing trees and discovering new places for adventures. Sofia (6 years old) is the cutest girl ever. We had so much fun with her. Her eyes speaks by itself. She gave us so much love. She is able to speak Italian and Portuguese in a very impressive way for her age. She loves to drawing and also to paint. It was never a problem to stay with her and she was happy easily with any activities we proposed. In this host you can learn a lot about real life and real love! Thank you all for being part of our life and having us in your family for a while! We love you all and for sure we’ll come back always we can and we hope to travel together in the future!

(Excellent )

24/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michel) for host

It was my 1st experience with workaway..what can say..excellent..the food amazing the place beautifull and the family really really nice..i learn a lot of things from this experience..
The best part of my stay there was talk for hours after lunch..they are really openmind family with interesting way to see a life..i will defenetly recommend this… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Michel)

Recomendamos muitíssimo Mich como voluntário. Ele passou aqui 20 dias, foi uma grande ajuda nos trabalhos no terreno, ele é muito tranquilo e sabe fazer muitas coisas, tem paciência também com crianças e é muito bom conversar com ele.
Mich, ti auguriamo tutto il meglio per questo tuo viaggio e anche per i tuoi progetti futuri...Ci vediamo… read more

(Excellent )

01/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Cláudia) for host

Depois de passar 2 semanas com esta família 5 estrelas decidimos prolongar o voluntariado por mais 2 semanas. Aprendi bastante com todos eles, foi bem interessante fazer artesanato, bonecos de feltro e outras expressões artísticas com as crianças, a comida era deliciosa, as conversas interessantes e a cama confortável!
obrigada por este mês… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Cláudia)

Cláudia ficou conosco mais de um mês e foi realmente ótimo!! Ela foi uma voluntária muito querida e ajudou em tudo o que ela podia, trabalhou nas hortas, ajudou a espalhar bananeiras mas a ajuda maior foi com os nossos filhos. Eles adoraram todas as atividades feitas, ela sabe fazer muitas coisas (teatro, artesanato, brinquedos com coisas… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Salvatore & Nathaly )

We recommend Salvatore very much. He's a great worker, he was always smiling, was patient with children ... a wonderful experience!
Gratidão Salvatore pela sua ajuda, foi ótimo, esperamos te rever em breve! Um grande abraço de todos nos

(Excellent )

28/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)

muito muito obrigada pelas suas palavras, Diego. Para nos também a experiência foi ótima, você ajudou muitíssimo! Recomendamos esse voluntário, ele ajudou em tudo e achou tempo também para brincar com as crianças e para nos ensinar a escalar! Todo mundo está com muita saudade de você :-) Você também estará para sempre nos nossos corações...com… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host

Dizer que foi uma boa experiência é muito pouco !!! Os três semanas foram excelente. Eu não posso dizer muito porque o meu Português não é muito bom , mas eu definitivamente recomendo este workaway , uma família adorável, bonitas e inteligentes crianças , o delicioso almoço !! .
Alguns dias o trabalho era mais forte do que outros, mas em geral… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael)

Como o Rafael falou, ele ficou só uma semana mas o trabalho dele foi realmente ótimo e precioso! Alguns dias foram de trabalho pesado mesmo!! Todo mundo gostou dele, nós, as crianças e também os outros voluntários. Foi uma semana muito divertida com o jogo de futebol todos os dias!!! Muito bom mesmo!!
Molte grazie per il tuo aiuto Rafael, anche… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rafael) for host

Minha primeira experiência como workawayer foi na propriedade de Massimo e sua família! E, embora tenha sido apenas uma semana, foi uma excelente experiência, sem dúvida alguma. Além disso, os outros voluntários que estavam trabalhando por lá também foram sensacionais; foi muito bom conhecer todos eles!

E as crianças? Elas são muito legais!… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Justine & Bastien) for host

Very nice experience : amazing place, amazing familly ! You need to go there !

Merci á vous , que tout se passe bien pour la suite, bisous de nous deux :) !

(Excellent )

06/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Justine & Bastien)

experience super positive, Bastien and Justine have been part of our family for almost a month and we hope to see them again soon !!! Bon voyage à vous deux et bisous de nous 7 :-)

(Excellent )

21/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Dominique)

muito obrigada Dominique!!! Para nos também a experiência foi ótima :-) Foram só 4 dias mas de muito trabalho e esperamos ver você logo novamente aqui!!
Um grande abraço de todos nos!!

(Excellent )

16/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Dominique) for host

Apesar do pouco tempo que passei no sitio posso afirmar que foi uma ótima experiência.
Ajudei com o projeto que já estava em andamento que foi construir uma casinha de bambu com materiais reutilizados para as crianças.
A família é grande e muito agitada. As crianças são maravilhosas, cada uma com sua personalidade forte e são muito muito… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Thiago)

Dear Thiago, we thank you very much for your presence here and for your help. It has been a few days but we hope you will come back here. We are waiting for you :-)

(Excellent )

08/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Thiago) for host

Beautiful family in a beautiful place. It was my first workaway experience, maybe too fast – just one week, but enough to help with some work and to learn a lot. :) I really hope to go back someday and share more experiences with the family.

(Excellent )

30/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Évelin & Fernando)

queridos Évelin e Fernando, os dias com vocês foram poucos mas foram ótimos! A vossa ajuda foi preciosa e esperamos que a vossa viajem possa ser uma experiência maravilhosa e cheia de tudo o que vocês estã procurando. Serão bem-vindos aqui sempre! Obrigada por tudo e 7 abraços para vocês :-)

(Excellent )

28/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Évelin & Fernando) for host

Nossa primeira experiência Workaway e que deixou saudades! Estar com essa família foi ótimo, pudemos trabalhar na terra, plantar, comer frutas do quintal e mais que isso vimos que uma vida simples, no campo, pode ser muito mais feliz e pacífica do que na cidade. Todos são atenciosos e nos ajudaram no que precisamos. Só temos a agradecer por terem… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Bruno)

querido Bruno, obrigada pelas tuas palavras...você também foi mais mais mais do que um volúntario...Ajudou mas fez também muito mais...Asia e Tommaso adoraram fazer os bolos com você, o primeiro pensamento de Sofia quando ela acordava era "cadê Bruno??" :-) , todos gostaram de pintar e jogar bola com você, comemos juntos, trocamos ideias,… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Bruno) for host

Mais do que voluntariado, uma familia!
Cuidar da Horta, trabalhar a terra, colher fruta, conviver com cinco crianças, tres cachorros, galinhas de ovos de ouro, um carneiro chamado Gaston e uma ovelha chamada Charlotte...

Uma Experiência inesquecivel, que enriqueceu os meu valores Humanos pessoais e universais. Onde tambem aprendi o real valor… read more

(Excellent )

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