Share family life, enjoy fun activities and help with gardening in Verscio, Switzerland

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  Description

  Hello,
  I'm Stella, mother of two boys, Lou (6 years old) and Auri (4 years old). I live in the same house as my mother, Erika (just upstairs). We are looking for someone who would like to help my mother in and around the house, especially in the garden. My mother now lives with another lady in her fifties on the ground floor.
  We live in a small, beautiful, and quiet village. The people here are friendly and know each other. There are numerous recreational opportunities in the surrounding countryside, such as hiking, swimming in the river, mountain biking, climbing and bouldering, canyoning, cycling, and mountaineering. The natural environment here is very beautiful and lush and has a lot to offer. We live very close to many valleys, each with its own unique character. The lake is only a 20-minute bike ride away in Locarno, the nearest town; Ascona, a very touristic and picturesque village, is also nearby. Here in the area, you can enjoy swimming in the rivers and lakes – the locations are beautiful. Foraging for wild herbs and mushrooms is also possible when in season. Further afield, you'll find pump tracks, mountain bike trails, bouldering rocks, and climbing walls... come and discover our region!
  
  We are an open and friendly family and would love to welcome someone who is friendly, respectful, independent and loves children, gardening, and nature.
  
  My mother enjoys eating fresh vegetables from the garden and is primarily vegetarian.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Elderly Companionship

  Light gardening

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Van life

  

  Self development

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Plant care

  

  Art & design

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Cycling

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Beach

  

  Mountain

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travelers can learn and practice the Italian language and culture, have fun with us or in the surrounding area, play sports, and explore nature. Visit Locarno or Ascona to meet new people – Locarno hosts numerous events in the summer (the film festival and "Moon and Stars," a concert series). You can relax by the river or lake, sunbathe, swim, or hike in the mountains. There are beautiful spots in nature; you can walk to the river, cycle to the lake, or hike directly from the house into the mountains.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  The main focus would be the garden, but also some cleaning in the house, for example the windows, the floors can be done. Ideally we are looking for somebody who has experience working in the garden, loves staying outside in nature, loves to work with earth and plants.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  The room is located in my mother's house, on the first floor, it's a big room with big windows. There is another lady in one of the rooms, she is living together with my mother.

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  What else ...

  Bicycles are available for exploring the area. Locarno is a 25-minute bike ride away.
  
  The food is mainly vegetarian and simple. We don't waste food, so we also eat leftovers or bread from previous days; it's best if you're not too fussy about food. We live very consciusly and in a sustainable way.
  
  We're looking for someone who is responsible, quiet, and tidy, ideally not younger than 30 years, but we can evaluate case by case:)
  
  If we find that something isn't working well or you're not happy, we can renegotiate the Workaway arrangement at any time, either party agreeing to do so. We lie to be kind open and transparent about expectations and needs, let us know if this talks to you and you'd like to explore this area of Switzerland!

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Wifi works well

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  Turtles

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