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My grandaughter Clara, my daughter Sarita and I (Valeria) are living together in the beautiful land in Istria close to Rovinj (6km) in a Natural Reserve Zone called Palu, very close to Cisterna sea. We are from Italy but decided to move to the beautiful Istria for good. We are happy to welcome happy volunteers who wish to help us and enjoy the beautiful nature of Istria.
We can welcome 2 people at the time. The most important thing is that you have a good heart to give and receive. It´s important that you speak some Italian to take care of my granddaughter, to play with her, make her do her homework, creative games and follow the rules. English is also okay.
Please if possible, write me in Italian.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This place is also called Il giardino di Sanghita. Here we do a lot of wonderful activities.
We do sessions of Laughter Yoga, Meditation, Dancing, Gong, Jams with Drums, Drumming and singing.
Projects involving children
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Help
APRIL TO MAY
Gardening (Planting flowers, cut herbs, prepare the land to plant food)
MAY TO JULY
Work in the garden (Planting flowers, cut herbs, prepare the land to plant food)
Babysitting (playing with my 7 years old granddaughter. She Only speaks Italian and she loves creative games.
Paint work
OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
Work with Olive trees
Cut Wood and wood working
DICEMBER TO MARCH
In winter we don't live in our home in the countryside but in an apartment closer to Rovinj (3km) and we would need a volunteer (preferably a woman that can stay at least 3 weeks) to babysit my granddaughter and do housework.
Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
You will be staying in a new renovated house next to our house which has 3 beds and kitchen. The shower and the eco toilet are outside (you can shower in my house when it's cold).
If the house is busy, you can camp here, this is a perfect place for that too (I can provide you a tent too).
We provide everything for sleeping here and cooking.
I will buy food for you (specially delicious veetables from Istria) and you can cook delicious vegetarian meals.
What else ...
Our place is not only super close to Rovinj-6km, but also to the sea (10 min walking) and to Palu natural reserve (20 min).
Being here is a wonderful opportunity to be close to beautiful nature and the Rovinj town (beautiful)!
You´ll find out this is a perfect spot close to everything.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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I stayed with Valéria for three weeks, and I can say it was a truly unique experience.
I did a lot of different jobs at her house, and it was an honor to have helped her.
Valérie is an exceptional person; she helped me a lot, and I learned a lot.
I have no words to express my gratitude to her.
The house is in a beautiful… read more
E 'stato bravissimo . Ha fatto molti lavori nel mio oliveto sia di campagna che bellissime costruzioni in legno . Finalmente ho una casetta per gli attrezzi... E tanto altro ancora.. Sono molto felice di averlo ospitato.. Lo consiglio vivamente come workwayer. Grazie infinite.. 😀😀😀
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I stayed with Valéria for three weeks, and I can say it was a truly unique experience.
I did a lot of different jobs at her house, and it was an honor to have helped her.
Valérie is an exceptional person; she helped me a lot, and I learned a lot.
I have no words to express my gratitude to her.
The house is in a beautiful… read more
E 'stato bravissimo . Ha fatto molti lavori nel mio oliveto sia di campagna che bellissime costruzioni in legno . Finalmente ho una casetta per gli attrezzi... E tanto altro ancora.. Sono molto felice di averlo ospitato.. Lo consiglio vivamente come workwayer. Grazie infinite.. 😀😀😀
The garden is beautiful and the amount of work is very reasonable so you would be… read more
Fine family is very friendly, hospitable and kind.
Thank you very much for everything, these days are in our… read more
