Serena

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Hi, I’m Serena, from Italy. I’ve spent many years working in my family’s agriturismo in Umbria, one of the greenest regions of Italy, where I grew up surrounded by nature and animals. Running a small family hospitality business means doing a bit of everything, so I’m used to welcoming people from all over the world, guest care, organization and digital work, but also gardening, agricultural and practical jobs. Being outdoors and close to nature has always been a natural part of my life.

At this point in my life, I’m trying to create more space to travel slowly and actually live in different places for a while rather than just visit them. Travel is one of my biggest passions and I love discovering new places and cultures, meeting people and experiencing different ways of living. At the same time, I’m developing my digital skills to build a job I can do remotely.

I’m curious and independent, but also quite a calm person. I enjoy my own space as much as sharing time with others, and I tend to try a bit of everything. I think I simply need a bit of “new” in my life from time to time. I enjoy dancing, being outdoors, doing creative things and working with my hands, especially when I get the chance to learn how to make or do something new.

When I travel, I somehow feel at home everywhere. That’s probably why I’m here: I like sharing everyday life, feeling useful and becoming part of a place for a while.

Interests

Plant care

Music

Carpentry

Drawing & painting

Books

Gardening

Water sports

Dancing

Mountain

Beach

Writing

Videography

Self development

Animals

Sustainability

Hiking

Farming

Culture

Camping

Adventure sports

Blogging

Outdoor activities

Photography

Languages

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Cooking & food

Nature

Van life

Yoga / Wellness

Languages

Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Vorrei mantenere e migliorare il mio inglese. Potrei dare una mano con l'italiano. Sono anche aperta a imparare nuove lingue.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

Art Projects

Babysitting and creative play

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

HOSPITALITY & GUEST CARE
Many years of experience in my family’s agriturismo: welcoming guests, answering emails and requests, preparing quotes and bookings, helping guests during their stay and taking care of the everyday organization of a small hospitality business.

DIGITAL, COMMUNICATION & ORGANIZATION
I have some experience with digital communication, website and email copy, social media planning and basic digital strategy, both for my family’s business and other projects. I especially enjoy organizing information, improving communication and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. I’ve also helped with the organization and logistics of events.

GARDENING, AGRICULTURE & PERMACULTURE
I’m used to country life and agricultural work: vegetable gardening, composting, harvesting and general outdoor jobs. I’m interested in permaculture and I like experimenting with its principles where I live and work.

NATURE & ANIMALS
I’m used to having animals around me every day, including cats, dogs, chickens and sheep. I’ve also had experience with dog sitting and I really enjoy taking care of animals.

PRACTICAL, DIY & CREATIVE WORK
I enjoy working with my hands and I’d actually love to learn more about woodworking and carpentry. During a previous WWOOFing experience I helped build composting toilets, measuring and cutting wood and doing other practical tasks. I’m happy to help with painting, DIY and creative projects, and I usually learn quite quickly by doing. I also have some basic knowledge of interior design from courses I took in the past.

COOKING
I cook simple, healthy everyday food and I always enjoy learning recipes from other countries and cultures.

Age

42

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  Special dietary requirements