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23 May 2021
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Description
From May 24th for 2 or 4 weeks
We are a British family living in northern Tuscany needing help during busy periods with the general running of our home. Simon and i travelled around the world for 12 years and volunteered on exchanges in various countries, and now we would like to offer the opportunity to host helpers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an English family living in northern Tuscany. We speak Italian and English,and can help if you are learning either language. We live just 1 km from Barga, a beautiful hilltop town which in the summertime has music festivals, and a lively atmosphere.
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Help
We need help with the general running of our family home with two young teenagers and puppy. Some cooking, cleaning, dog walking, playing sports with the girls, gardening and light maintenance. My husband and i have very busy periods with work, which is when we need an extra pair of hands around the place. Driving licence is necessary.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a separate accommodation for helpers next to our home, so you will have your own privacy. We ask helpers to keep the accommodation tidy during their stay. We usually share the cooking and eat together with a few nights off.
What else ...
We live 40 minutes north of Lucca, 90 minutes from Florence. There is a good bus service and train station close by.
We have excellent hiking from the door, and lots of places to discover in the surrounding area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
