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Join a Sicilian-German family and be part of our eco-project near Taormina, Italy

Italy
Last activity : 16 Oct 2025

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10 Aug 2025
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2025

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Hello,
We are a Sicilian-German family consisting of Tano (40), Doro (36) and Josch (almost 3). We transfered to Sicily in june. We have bought a property by the sea there (750 m). We want to open an eco-project with the possibility of camping. The property has been abandoned for years and we need to rebuild it from scratch. Work with the excavator is finished. Right now we search also people who are artists. Like graffiti, or good painters wo color our walls.
We speak Italian, German, English and a bit of Spanish. We understand spanish. The experience shows, thats easy to communicate with spanish talking people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Get to know Sicilian and German culture, language and food. Sicilian tradition, getting to know plants and animals. Knowledge about cities and attractions. Life by the sea.
Au Pair Help
Further details can be found here
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help cleaning up the property. This means removing weeds and working with the brush cutter. Several fences must be erected and a chicken coop. You can also learn a lot about construction things. We always build something.
We also need help renovating the house or childcare.
Most of the time the work is physical. You need some kind of fitness. When the weather is bad in your worktime, be flexible to do another time or help in the household.
It's good to have two persons here. When you are friends or a couple it would be perfect.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
This host offers a language exchange
We want to get better in English and italien
Accommodation
We are camping. So you sleep in a big tent with comfort. You can also travel with your own camper. In winter we have a caravan for our workawayers. A picture I can send.

You can attend 3 meals 7 days a week.
What else ...
The important town of Taormina is 3 km away, Isola bella 2 km. Gole dell'allcantara 15 km. Buses run.
All daily needs are within walking distance. The important town of Taormina is 3 km away, Isola bella 2 km. Gole dell'allcantara 15 km. Beach 750 m.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets

Host ref number: 477213548842

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7 Aug 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Asier & Silvia)

Asier and Silvia’s profile sounded interesting — nature-loving, interested in culture, languages, and children. However, we saw little or none of these aspects during their stay. They stated that they spoke fluent English, which was not the case. At best, their level was beginner. Normally, communicating with Spanish speakers is not a problem for… read more us, since we speak Italian and the languages are quite similar. However, communication with them was very difficult. As a result, there was barely any cultural exchange.

There was no sense of community coming from their side. The few conversations we had took place only during meals. Otherwise, they did not seek contact with us. In the first few days, we took them to a secret beach and invited them to a pizza evening with friends at the beach. From their side, there was no offer to spend time together outside of meals or work. At some point, you stop offering those “extras” when there’s disinterest shown in most areas.

They would mostly just sit down for meals. We communicated clearly that we would appreciate help with meal preparation — something that should really go without saying. This only happened when explicitly asked. If the meal wasn’t ready yet, they would walk away and wait until it was. Doing the dishes also only happened when requested.

In terms of work, they were rather slow and unmotivated. The tasks were usually carried out properly, but without much initiative. During work, an electric shear broke — a screw came loose, and it was never found again, so it needs to be replaced. They were supposed to paint something, and instead of opening the lid, they punched holes into the can. We didn’t expect to have to explain to people from the countryside how to open a can of paint.

There was also a general lack of awareness or initiative in their work. They needed to be accompanied or given very simple tasks to get things done. Some tasks were not completed unless we were physically present. For example, there was a list of tasks to do independently — these were either ignored or poorly executed.

In general, there was no attention to detail. For instance: if the trash bin is full, change it; if trash is lying around, pick it up; put away both crates of water, not just one. These are just a few examples. They rarely showed up to work on time.

They slept in a tent. We asked them to close it when they left, as well as the sunshade — it’s often windy here, and things can get damaged. This request was ignored repeatedly, only being followed toward the end of their stay. The tent was left in an untidy state — the bedding was messy, many empty bottles were left, and the space had clearly not been swept.

Their profile also stated they were experts in housekeeping. In that case, one should know how to use a washing machine or that dishwater should be changed when it’s already dirty.

One of their main concerns was their days off. Even before their arrival, they repeatedly communicated which days they wanted off. In the end, they even took one extra day off by leaving earlier than agreed.

They also made no effort to bond with our child.

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4 Aug 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Antonín)

I wrote to Antonín a personal massage, because we needed help immediately.
In his mode to work he was everytime concentrated and he always fallowed the instructions. He was everyday in time by the work. He has an unbelievable language understanding. We talked in Italien, German and inglish and he can always fallow.
He is not like other men in his… read more

(Excellent )

6 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer (Lara & Daisy) for host

Our experience at Le Terazze in Letojanni was unforgettable. What made it is so special was the connection we got to create with this beautiful family, Dorothee, Tano, and Josch. They are super friendly right from the start, always making us feel comfortable throughout our one-month stay. Not only that, but they have a lot of knowledge surrounding… read more

(Excellent )

6 Jul 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Lara & Daisy)

Lara and Daisy were with us since beginning the project. They build it up and let it grow together with us. They are very relayabel in doing things. Also not to fine make the hands dirty. Also hard work were not a problem. They also looked after my three years old sun. They build a good friendship to each person. It was very easy to get them… read more

(Excellent )

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