A cheerful family sits on a bench outdoors. The man and woman wear sunglasses, while the smiling child in a pink hat sits between them.
A young child grins widely in front of a baby lying inside a polka-dotted play tent, surrounded by colorful toys and cozy blankets. Playful atmosphere.
This room features a wooden wardrobe with a mirror, suitcases on top, an open door, a bed with a blue cover, chairs, and tiled flooring.
A simple bedroom with a large bed covered by a light blanket, three chairs, two windows with brown frames, tiled floor, and minimalistic decor.
A young child wearing a colorful jacket and hat stands outdoors on grass, eating berries with a thoughtful expression, surrounded by small purple flowers and greenery.
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Join our family in the mountains and hills around Vignola and Bologna in Zocca, Italy

  • Last activity : 22 Feb 2026

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Hello! We are a small family of 4: Cecilia, Lorenzo and little Nausicaa (3Y) and a little one that is called Elea (4 months). We are living in Emilia Romagna region at the moment for working reasons but we also have an ecovillage project in Basilicata Region where we go every time we can- summer for sure . We would like to find a very nice and respectful person, creative, non conventional, nature and children lover that would like to take care of our little Nausicaa when we are at work (mornings) and when Cecilia is taking care of the newborn, and sometimes in the afternoons, from November to June. We live in MONTOMBRARO DI ZOCCA, a little village in the mountains of the Appenine. I’m a teacher for teens with special needs.
    We’ve travelled for many many years also like workawayers (form age 18-31) before deciding to come back to Italy and settle down…but still living in unconventional way!
    Love to see what the world can offer us and what we can give back 🙏🏾🌼🌈

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Politics / Social justice
    LGBTQ
    Farming
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Music
    Performing arts
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Art & design
    Winter sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Camping
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a unconventional Italian family: we are still very much connected with our traditions and attached to how simple life was in the old days…so you will be able to know and learn about traditional Italian recipes, lifestyle (we are not religious but we are open to any religion and believe as long as its respectful of others beliefs) , simple life connected to nature cycles and Mother Earth. In addition we like arts and culture from traditional Italian Culture from more classical arts to contemporary and international! we also live a very active life concerning the social and humanitarian field.
    We like to live off grid (we don’t have a TV, we don’t like mainstream and average and popular culture and thinking!!).
    Bologna is one of the most active and artistic towns in Italy, like the whole Emilia Romagna region. You will be able to profit from this!! You can go to bologna or the other cities by bus (is not too close but it’s durable!)

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    Further details can be found here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Mainly Babysitting (creative and wild life babysitting!) half day: morning or afternoon will depends. Helping with the housework (laundry, dishes, cooking if you like, cleaning, gardening) and the garden (veggies and fruits).

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Happy to share moments and life together, and my estended family and friends!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The host will have a private room with wardrobe and a shared toilet. The room its located in our house, next to our rooms

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can reach a train station with a bus from home (40 minutes) that connects you with bologna and many other places.
    There are national and regional parks nearby with beautiful mountains.
    Talk to you sooonnn!!!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Little cat or little dog

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 994118985775

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A young child grins widely in front of a baby lying inside a polka-dotted play tent, surrounded by colorful toys and cozy blankets. Playful atmosphere.
This room features a wooden wardrobe with a mirror, suitcases on top, an open door, a bed with a blue cover, chairs, and tiled flooring.
A simple bedroom with a large bed covered by a light blanket, three chairs, two windows with brown frames, tiled floor, and minimalistic decor.
A young child wearing a colorful jacket and hat stands outdoors on grass, eating berries with a thoughtful expression, surrounded by small purple flowers and greenery.
A cheerful family sits on a bench outdoors. The man and woman wear sunglasses, while the smiling child in a pink hat sits between them.

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