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Ciao!
We are a Finnish/Italian family with 2 small children in the countryside of Tuscany. We are currently renovating an old villa and starting and running a small accommodation business. We'll need help with babysitting, gardening, and small household activities. Duties can be discussed more in detail according to the skills and interests of the workawayer!
Current situation 2024:
In April-June we need help with babysitting and household duties.
June-August we will need a housekeeper who could help with gardening and general maintenance.
Don't hesitate to ask further information! :)Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can experience the Tuscan countryside and family life 5 days a week and 2 days a week more free-style exploring Tuscany. You'll have the possibility to learn Italian language (also Finnish), see and experience Italian family life and culture, participate with us on some trips, learn new skills etc.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Family tiem; the help is needed around 5 days a week to babysit our 2 children, 3 yo boy and 1,5yo girl while we parents work in the garden and around the property. Kids speak/understand Italian and Finnish languages.
We also would like help with minor household duties such as washing the dishes and tidying up the room.
If you are more like gardener type person and like more physical work, that is also an option.
In summertime we will need a workawayer to help in the watering the plants, weeding and general garden maintenance.
In the countryside house there's always something to do!Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Swedish: IntermediateAccommodation
You will have your own bedroom and aparment. You can have the breakfast, lunch and dinners with us if you like. We cook mostly Italian and vegetarian food.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
On the county side pets are welcome, we also have a dog (lagotto romagnolo)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Around 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
I stayed in the villa for one month (September). Toscana is a magical place (doesn’t matter how much you see photos, in reality it is much much more charming)!
Laura and Giacomo were very welcoming and helpful from the moment I… read more
Irene is easygoing, flexible, open and honest person. It was pleasure to get to know Irene!
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I stayed in the villa for one month (September). Toscana is a magical place (doesn’t matter how much you see photos, in reality it is much much more charming)!
Laura and Giacomo were very welcoming and helpful from the moment I… read more
Irene is easygoing, flexible, open and honest person. It was pleasure to get to know Irene!
During the months in… read more