Eliana & Damiano

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Description

Hi! We are Eliana and Damiano, a couple from Italy (25 and 27 years old).
She is a medical doctor and he is a language teacher :)

We are here because we want to see how people actually live: we find it incredibly interesting to get into other people’s lives and share knowledge and experiences. We truly believe that volunteering is one of the best ways to travel, contribute to a community, and have a positive impact!

We are both used to being active and useful.
Eliana has spent the last few years volunteering with NGOs, working on both first-response reception for migrants and fighting food waste by collecting unsold food from markets.
She’s used to the chaos of Italian public hospitals, so she doesn't stress easily!
Damiano is an experienced teacher (Spanish, English, and Italian) who has spent years working as a youth entertainer. He loves kids and knows how to keep them engaged and happy.
He volunteered as coordinator with an environmental NGO that collected plastic and waste from the environment, and organized several activities engaging the local community and sensibilizing it on the impacts of plastic.

We’ve both worked several different jobs to get by—from museum guides and holiday home management to bartending and hospitality. We know how to handle people and we are definitely not the type to sit around waiting to be told what to do: if something needs fixing, cleaning, cooking, or organizing, we just do it.

When we are not working, we love observing the world around us. We both do street and travel photography and write (novels, notes, thoughts and poetry)! We both read a lot and love playing chess. We are big fans of outdoor sports: trekking, running, and snorkeling are our go-tos. Eliana has also recently fallen in love with pole dance, while Damiano enjoys yoga and football.

We are looking for a place where we can be useful, learn something new, and have some real conversations to get to know our respective cultures. We offer a mix of medical reliability, teaching skills, hospitality experience, and a lot of energy. We don't need much—just a project with some soul and the possibility to have an impact :)

Interests

Politics / Social justice

Events & social

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Culture

Self development

Charity work

History

Photography

Languages

Books

Blogging

Writing

Hitchhiking

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Cycling

Camping

Adventure sports

Drawing & painting

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

Medical Emergency Management: Being a doctor, I’m trained to stay calm and act quickly in stressful situations or medical emergencies.

First Aid & Healthcare: I can provide first aid assistance and basic healthcare advice if needed.

Guest Relations & Customer Service: I have a lot of experience welcoming guests and making them feel at home, since I own a holiday house in Sicily with my family

Museum Guiding: I’m comfortable speaking in public and sharing cultural/historical stories with groups.

Holiday Home Management: I know how to handle bookings, check-ins, and the general organization of a guest house.

Event Hosting: Experience as a hostess for various events, ensuring everything runs smoothly and guests are happy.

Street Photography: I can document your project or lifestyle through high-quality, candid photography.

Creative Writing & Content Creation: I can help write blog posts, newsletters, or stories for your project.

Social Media Management: I know how to manage social profiles to showcase what’s happening in a community.

Language Teaching (English & Spanish): I can help guests or locals practice and improve their English and Spanish through conversation or lessons.

Tutoring & Homework Support: I have experience teaching various school subjects and supporting students in their study routines.

Basic Gardening: I’m happy to help with weeding, planting, and general garden maintenance.

General Housekeeping: I’m very organized and I don't mind cleaning or tidying up spaces to keep them welcoming.

Food Waste Management: Thanks to my volunteering experience, I’m great at organizing kitchens and finding creative ways to reduce food waste.

Age

25 & 27

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian meals would be better, but I eat everything :)