Help with DIY at our small family home on our own island in the lagoon of Grado between Venice and Triest, Italy

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  Description

  We are renovating a small family home on our own island in the lagoon of Grado between Venice and Triest. The house is right on the sea but just 200m from the mainland in a natural habitat and Unesco heritage site.
  
  I am a 62 year old entrepreneur who has taken time off to execute this project with his own hands together with help (professional and non-professional ) but in the mindset of business and pleasure with good humour and patience...

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Next to exploring the natural habitat of the lagoon with 180 species of birds, the nearby village of Aquilea boasts extensive Roman ruins having been one of the biggest cities in the Roman empire. I speak perfect Englisch, German and French and cn help improve language skills.

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  Help

  We would be looking for someone having pleasure in working with his hands and has a skill for tinkering and outdoor activities.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  We have a small house with 2 bedrooms and bathrooms as well as large Glamping tents on the island. We will work, shop, cook and grill together.

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  What else ...

  Grado has exquisite beaches, Aquilea is a sleepy village with abundance of Roman history, we have boats, a canoe, bicycles to explore the Unesco heritage surroundings.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  I own a parcel of land of 7000 square meters on the mainland just opposite the island whare a campervan or motorhome can be placed with a beautiful view. Also camping grounds are available with all infrastructure required and a beach just 500m away.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Yes if he is behaved. I own an Australian Shepherd dog which gets along very well with other pets and we have two cats on the island which can barely be seen ever and keep their distance to take care that no mouse population grows...

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week