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Description
**Please note that we **do not accept volunteers for stays of only one or two weeks**.
We are looking for people who are truly interested in **a meaningful cultural and work exchange**, not just a short holiday.
This experience involves **sharing daily family life**, supporting us with **childcare, light housework, and simple tasks**, and being open to **genuine connection** and cultural exchange.
For this reason, we kindly ask that you consider staying for **a minimum of 3 weeks**, so that there is enough time to build trust, adapt to the rhythm of the family, and enjoy a truly enriching experience for everyone.
Thank you for your understanding! 😊**
We are an Italian family with three children aged 12, 10, and 4. We live in Acireale, a charming village near the city of Catania, in Sicily. Our home is an independent house with a large garden, surrounded by nature.
We love simple things, spending time outdoors, traveling, and sharing cultural experiences.
We are looking for a friendly and open-minded workawayer to help us with:
Babysitting (playing with the kids, doing creative or outdoor activities)
Housekeeping (helping with daily tasks like tidying up, washing dishes, etc.)
Gardening
Cooking
Language practice
And more, depending on your interests and skills!
What we expect:
Real involvement with the children (without phones during activities unless necessary)
Participation in daily routines and meals
A collaborative and respectful attitude
A true cultural exchange and good times together
We’ve had both positive and negative experiences in the past, so we prefer to be clear from the start 😊
Important notes:
No smoking in the house
No phone use while interacting with the children (except for important reasons)
We ask for your presence and cooperation during shared meals
There’s always something to do in our family! We’d love to welcome someone who wants to become part of it and enjoy this exchange as much as we do.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Writing
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Blogging
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Dancing
Mountain
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Nature
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn italian language, know italian tradition and culture. You can discover our beautiful island, since Chiara (mother) is a mountain leader you can come with her during her tours.
You wil stay in a private room and you'll have a private bathroom. Food are included. You will enjoy to cook with us!
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
You will help us with our kids (babysitting and play) and help aroud the house.
We have a big garden and we need help with gardening.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: 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
One private room and a private bathroom
What else ...
Train station is 2 minutes walking from the house.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (7)
Although I requested stay in holiday season, they welcomed me warmly.
They offered me clean private room and bathroom, delicious Italian meal and a lot of wonderful and unforgettable experiences.
One thing I do is playing with the kids.
They are always cheerful and so much fun!
Thank you very… read more
We will all have a special memory of this summer and our Minnesota friends.
Antonio with your energy and spontaneity you won over my children and were a big brother to them.
Rian with your elegance and kindness you were able to manage and give… read more
She is a very sweet girl, neat, willing and good company.
We will always remember her with great affection.
Absolutely recommended!
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Although I requested stay in holiday season, they welcomed me warmly.
They offered me clean private room and bathroom, delicious Italian meal and a lot of wonderful and unforgettable experiences.
One thing I do is playing with the kids.
They are always cheerful and so much fun!
Thank you very… read more
We will all have a special memory of this summer and our Minnesota friends.
Antonio with your energy and spontaneity you won over my children and were a big brother to them.
Rian with your elegance and kindness you were able to manage and give… read more
She is a very sweet girl, neat, willing and good company.
We will always remember her with great affection.
Absolutely recommended!
I recommend Jules without hesitation.
We will miss you very much!
Lindsey is a very nice person, independent, smart, clean and well educated girl.
She has been an older sister for my children and a friend and companion of adventures for the whole family.
I definitely recommend hosting lindsey.
You will not regret!
Even if it was short, I can say that I spend nice moments with each member of the family. I have learnt a lot… read more
The family is very fun, never a dull moment in the house! The work is as expected for an au pair/nanny. The accommodation is great, you get your own space to yourself! Both Chiara and Vallerio are wonderful cooks and great company!
The house is a walkable distance to a train… read more
Alyssa is a very nice person, independent, smart and very talented with children.
Alyssa has been an older sister for my children and a friend and companion of adventures for the whole family.
I definitely recommend hosting Alyssa.
You will not regret!
Maia is a really smart girl, responsible, nice and very good with children. She worked hard and helped us with the management of the house and the children.
Great company and lots of laughs together.
I definitely recommend hosting Maia in your home.
Chiara and Valerio are wonderful people, always there to give you… read more
