Join our family in a Swiss-Italian village – forests, waterfalls and lake swims in Novaggio, Switzerland

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  Description

  Hello!
  We are a family of three looking for a kind and responsible person who would like to spend some time with us and help with the children and a few small tasks around the house.
  Our family is made up of me (Laura) and my two energetic children, who are 10 and 14 years old. The older one has a cognitive disability, but both children are quite independent and curious about the world. Two cats also live with us and are very much part of the family.
  I work part-time and study Educational Sciences in Milan. In my free time I love dancing, spending quiet moments reading, watching films or series with my children, walking in the woods, and enjoying simple moments together.
  We live in a small and peaceful village called Novaggio, in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. The village is surrounded by hills, forests and beautiful natural landscapes. In summer there are many wonderful places nearby where you can swim in rivers, small waterfalls or in the lake. It is an ideal place for people who enjoy nature, hiking, or mountain biking.
  By public transport you can reach the nearest city in about 30 minutes. In the village there are also a few cafés, restaurants and small shops.
  We offer a comfortable guest room with a private bathroom, good Wi-Fi connection, and the possibility to share meals with the family if you like.
  What we ask for is some light help with the house and garden, but above all spending time with the children and organizing fun activities with them on the three days a week when I am at work.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  There are two mains benefit in this exchange:
  The first one is the possibility to discover our culture, learn Italian and have a valuable experience with childrens.
  The second one is the chanches to discover our wonderfull nature and do go hiking in one of the beautiest places in Switzerland.

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  Au Pair Help

  This host is looking for Au pair help.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  I need help with children 3 days at week

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Fluent
  Italian: 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.
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  Accommodation

  We offer a nice guest room with bathroom and good internet connection, meals with the family.

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  What else ...

  The person who decides to stay with us in his freee time can freely decide whether or not to participate in our activities: we meet friends, we go for walks in the woods, at the lake, doing stand-up paddle, go shopping to the city of Lugano, sometimes we visit wxhibitions, go to the cinema or to the theater.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Frida and Nino

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