Help us with childcare in Palermo, Sicily

Italy

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16/11/2019
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2019

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Hello,
we are Daniela and Giuseppe, 42 and 44 years-old, and we have two little girl, Bianca and Stella (5 and 8 y-o).
This is our 8th time with w.a and we are really excited to get again into this new experience. So our guest will be very welcome as family member.

Since we are both doctors, working in Hospital, we are quite busy; we already have a babysitter and a part-time maid.
The girls attend an International School where they study an IB program and stay at school from morning till 4 pm.

We're looking for someone who can help our daughters doing homeworks, improving their conversation skill. Hardly we need babysitting but can happen from time to time. My husband and I would like also to improve our English with some grammar lessons.
We can be very flexible with times and arrangements.
Daniela is pescatarian near vegetarian...
Giuseppe and the girls no.
Type of help
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Sicily has plenty of history and beautiful beaches, landscapes to visit. You will be appreciating also amazing food and the most welcoming people.
From the close Sicilian capital Palermo to the cristal sandy beaches, the Barroc Ragusa, the Vulcan Etna, the Greek temples of Agrigento and so much more to discover!
Help
If you are interested in knowing more details, please do not hesitate to keep in touch with us.
We would like that our girls continue to speak english language in their free time so our guest 's main responsibility is to take care of and play with our girls, helping them with homeworks and activities; sometime she will be asked to babysit once or twice a week
In addition we hope you will assist My husband and I to improve our English 🤗🤗🤗and will assist the family with light housework.

We need about 20/25 working hours/week but we are really easy-going in this regard and expect that our guest will be as well.
Languages spoken
Italiano, English
Accommodation
We live in a three-storey Little villa with a lovely garden and our guest will live in a quite big apartment (80 mq) with her own bathroom, kitchen, wi-fi and independent entrance. We also admit to drive one of our cars (manual).
What else ...
We live in Porticello, a little fishermans' village close to the sea, 10 Km away from Palermo, the capital of Sicily; it's a nice and quite place to live.
The rail station and all facilities are at 5-10 minutes walk from our house. Moreover Sicily offers a lot of things to see and all the seasons are good for visiting the Island because the weather is good every time...
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (7)

06/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nora) for host

This was the most amazing workaway experience I could ask for. First of all the family is incredibly welcoming, kind and generous. Giuseppe and Daniela both treated me as there family throughout the whole stay. They are both such loving and hardworking parents. Bianca and Stella, the two girls, are so smart and so full of personality. I genuinely… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Madison) for host

I can not believe I have waited so long to leave feedback on this family. This was my first workaway experience and I will forever be grateful. I stayed with Daniela, Giuseppe, Bianca, and Stella Summer of 2018 and I could not have asked for a better experience. Bianca and Stella are so silly and fun you won't even realize you're "working". This… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)

Thank you for this experience!
Liv is a nice, positive, funny and well-behaved girl;
She is independent and open minded.
She is very generous and has a big heart.
For three month she was a true member of our family.
We can't thank her enough for how she according our and children’s needs.
What’s more, a smile always shone on her face. Girls… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host

Thank you for this experience!!

You are a beautiful family and could not have been any kinder or generous! I love your two girls, they are incredibly clever, funny and kind and I miss them very much! I can't wait to see you all again! I can't thank you enough for how welcome you made me feel and for including me in your lives. It was very… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ximena) for host

Dear Workawayers,

The following is the list with few risks you may face if you decide to be part of the Sgarito’s Family (what they said on their profile is absolutely true… you will be treated as another family member so you better get ready to have A NEW ITALIAN FAMILY):

1. You will FALL IN LOVE with the girls not only because they are… read more beautiful but also because they are so smart and well educated. Basically you will want to be the real big sister
2. You will want to STAY LONGER!
The time in their house (your own apartment will be more than perfect) and in Sicily will never be enough they are simply lovely
3. You will want to STEAL Maria (the babysitter) for your own family… (It may cause a conflict to solve with Daniela and Giuseppe because she is the best!
4. You will GAIN WEIGHT! … for sure
The food is really good and even though you are a person who looks after itself, it’s IMPOSIBLE to say “no” to all the typical dishes, gelato, pasta, organic fruits and vegetables, etc.
5. You will want to have to Nonna Paula (Daniela’s mum) next to you FOREVER, she is just doing everything perfect for you to feel very comfy all the time. (She is principally the one who is going to “help you” to gain some extra kg!)

This list is not enough but I have to finish now… I want to conclude saying that nothing is a coincidence in life and for me this experience have been one of the best in my life and also THE BEST DECISION I have taken during this year 2018. I’m attending a master program in Italy and it’s the first time that I’ve been for such a long time away of my family. For this reason being with them made me felt like at my own home with my own family and this experience gave me the strength to continue with my studies and to follow my dreams.

On the other hand, I would like to say that the relationship between Bianca and Stella taught me that my sister is the unique gift that will last forever in my life. I’ve never had a close relationship with her but after seen these two sisters relationship I realised that in order to have a better relationship with her, she is not the one that should change but I’m the one who have to give her the importance she has in my life and make her feel part of mine.

... Are you still in doubt about staying with them? I can asure that it will be a PRIVILEGE FOR YOU!

(Excellent )

25/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Suhelen) for host

This was my first experience with Workaway and I could not have been luckier. This family was everything that I expected and more. The accommodation was wonderful, the food was amazing and the location was nice. There was a train station nearby so I could either get to Palermo in 20 minutes or travel to other cities in Sicily, which I did many… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Theodora) for host

Daniela and Giuseppe are warm and generous and were very eager to share their culture with me. Stella and Bianca are both very sweet and helpful. The family speaks English very well and they are happy to help if you want to pick up some Italian during your stay. Porticello is beautiful and the people are very welcoming. I would recommend to anyone… read more

(Excellent )

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