Irene

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Description

Hi! I’m Irene, 18 years old, from Genoa, Italy. I’ve just finished high school and decided to take a gap year to explore new cultures, step out of my comfort zone, and grow as a person.
I was raised in a bilingual family—my dad is Italian, my mom is Colombian—so I speak both Italian and Spanish, although I’d love to improve my Spanish again through practice.
I’m introverted by nature, but very motivated to open up, meet new people, and try new things. I love animals (especially dogs—I have one named Chia), reading, photography, and cinema.
I’m open to helping with anything—I’m here to learn, contribute, and experience something meaningful!

Interests

Culture

Videography

Charity work

Pets

Movies & TV

Languages

Books

Cooking & food

Plant care

Photography

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Yes, I’d be happy to teach Italian, my native language. I’d also love to improve my Spanish,I understand it perfectly but have lost some fluency over the years. I'm currently working on my English and I’m definitely open to learning other languages too:)

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Life at a Farmstay

Gardening

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Languages

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

I currently volunteer at a dog shelter in Genoa, where I help care for the animals and support with cleaning and other daily tasks. I’ve also gained some hands-on experience working outdoors: my uncle has a small house in the woods surrounded by land, and I occasionally help him with maintenance and small jobs around the property.
Cooking is one of my biggest passions. My father is a chef, so I grew up in the kitchen, learning by watching and helping from a very young age. I love preparing meals and trying new recipes. I also have some work experience as a waitress in catering services, which helped me develop good communication and teamwork skills.
In my free time, I enjoy photography, it’s one of my favorite hobbies and something I’m quite good at.

Age

18

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