Be part of our family in Acireale and enjoy Sicily, Italy

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    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

    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!

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    Au Pair Help

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  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    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: Intermediate

    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

    Accommodation

    One private room and a private bathroom

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Train station is 2 minutes walking from the house.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 525497646629

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