Paula

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Certified yoga teacher (700hr India), studying holistic treatments . Kind, reliable, versatile, love animals and nature. Happy to help out with whatever I can and give my best. Languages: EN, PT, ES

Description

Seasonal Agriturismo & Rural Hospitality Support — Full Summer Season

Hello! I am a reliable, hardworking and adaptable solo traveller who loves nature, animals and rural life. I work best in structured environments where I can contribute in practical, hands-on ways and become a stable, trusted part of daily operations during the busy season.

I am currently based in Italy (Torremaggiore, Foggia) and my teaching contract finishes on 19 June, which means I am available for the full summer season (July-August).

I am happy to commit for the full season and support the team wherever needed within hospitality, guest services and daily rural property operations. I am used to early mornings and seasonal work rhythm. I bring strong values and work ethics, always giving 100% — if I take on a task, I do it properly, or not at all.

I have experience in hospitality, rural environments and Workaway exchanges, which makes me comfortable both with guest service and physical daily work.

In Spain, I helped run a Pensión (Guest House), supporting daily operations across multiple areas. My responsibilities included cleaning guest bedrooms to very high professional standards, preparing simple meals for guests, and managing reception tasks such as check-in and check-out. I understand the importance of organisation, attention to detail, presentation and creating a warm, welcoming environment for guests.

Through Workaway, I have also worked at a horse breeding farm and in country homes with many animals. My responsibilities included animal feeding and care routines, household support, gardening, and helping prepare daily meals. I genuinely love working with animals and feel very comfortable in farm environments and around livestock.

I am very happy with hands-on daily tasks such as cleaning, cooking, gardening, food preparation and full animal care (including stable and barn environments). However, I do not work in technical maintenance, construction, repairs or DIY projects.

I have also travelled and volunteered in India, where I qualified as a Yoga Teacher. Yoga and meditation are part of my daily discipline and help me stay focused, calm and productive. I am happy to support wellbeing-focused environments or guest experiences if useful.

I was born in Brazil, so Portuguese is my mother tongue. I am fluent in English and Spanish and have working knowledge of Italian, which I am actively improving and enjoy practising in daily life.

Professionally, I am an English teacher with over 25 years of experience. This has made me extremely organised, reliable and responsible. I am a quick learner, take initiative easily and take great pride in everything I do — I never do anything halfway.

I am looking for a summer position in Italy, particularly in "agriturismo", rural hospitality, farms, retreats, country houses or animal-related environments. I am looking for a place where I can contribute consistently, support the team and be a reliable presence throughout the full season.

I value clear communication, mutual respect and professional expectations, and I always aim to bring positive energy, responsibility and high standards to every place I work.

Please feel free to ask me anything — I’m always happy to share more.

Warm regards,
Paula

Interests

Animals

Van life

Camping

Charity work

Yoga / Wellness

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Self development

Nature

Outdoor activities

Pets

Photography

Plant care

Music

Movies & TV

Mountain

Languages

Farming

Fitness

Gardening

Hiking

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Books

Cooking & food

Beach

Languages

Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I can teach English and/or Spanish, in exchange for French or Italian.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

Language teaching and learning – Experienced English teacher; happy to help with language practice, conversation, or informal lessons, and always keen to learn new languages myself.

Animal care & connection – I’ve had pets all my life and naturally connect with animals. I’m attentive, gentle, and genuinely enjoy caring for them.

Gardening & plants – I love working with plants and being outdoors. While I’m still learning, I’m motivated, observant, and happy to help with gardening, planting, and general land care.

Horses – I have a real passion for horses. Although I haven’t yet had the opportunity to care for them daily, I’ve taken basic riding lessons and would love to learn more about horse care if given the chance.

Cooking – A confident, intuitive cook (vegetarian). Nothing fancy, but I’m very good at creating tasty, nourishing meals with whatever is available — and people usually love the results.

Creativity & hands-on projects – Creative and artistic, with a growing interest in chalk painting, up-cycling furniture, and simple decorative or restoration projects.

Age

54

What else ...

I tend to thrive in quieter, smaller settings rather than large group environments. I work best when tasks are focused and calm, and I’m especially comfortable working independently or one-to-one, particularly with animals, children within a family, or hands-on projects. I appreciate clear routines and a peaceful atmosphere, which helps me do my best work and be fully present. Simpler, more personal settings suit me better than busy communal ones.

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian