Kelly

Italy
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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Italy - from Sep 2025 until May 2026
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Hello potential Workaway host

My name is Kelly (some people say: easy-going, hard worker, funny, independent, practical, good cook, always ready to help out where needed).

I am currently at home in Italy

I would love to help out at a B&B or hostel-type situation (with my own bedroom - even if very small).
I am also interested in holding down the fort (house/pet/plant sitting) while you are either away or simply too busy to get things done and need a helping hand.

Born and raised in the US, I have been living in Italy for 30 years (I have dual US/EU citizenship).

Past work experience includes: running a farm (sheep, chickens, pigs, donkey - making and selling cheese and bread), working as a secretary for the CEO of a small company, freelance translator (working from home - not always mine- for over 15 years), filling in for an Airbnb host over the winter (handling reservations, welcoming people, cleaning up after people, etc.), caregiver during end of life process for family and friends, paid caregiver.

My main languages are English and Italian.
My German was once very good, but now pitiful. My Spanish is very poor, although I can almost get by if I have an idea of what the discussion is about (some hand gestures may be required).

Generally speaking, I am not a hardcore anything as far as eating habits, spiritually, politics goes. Moderation, flexibility and doing my best to make the most out of any situation is how I role.

I have a good eye for seeing what needs to be done and doing it. I understand that I am a guest at your place so ultimately you are the boss and we do things your way.

Please do contact me if you think I might be the right person to help you out.
Interests
Nature
Outdoor activities
Writing
DIY & crafts
Languages
Mountain
Beach
Events & social
Cooking & food
Gardening
Pets
Plant care
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Especially teaching children through games and activities. I would be very happy to remember German and to learn Spanish.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Teaching
Life at a Farmstay
Art Projects
House sitting
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
cooking, crafts, sorting out challenging, unexpected situations, chair caning, gardening, helping others
Age
56
What else ...
I am also a workaway host.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  no

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30 Jun 2022

Left by host (Small group in an off-grid ...) for Workawayer ()

Well, Kelly's been a host and a volunteer several times, and it really showed. Excellent communication before and during and after; really good questions; I could go away with a real sense that everything was in very safe hands. And I was right... Kelly did everything I hoped for and more - the plants are very sad that she's gone, the trees are… read more

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29 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Small group in an off-grid ...)

My experience was awesome. Tim showed me the ropes a few days before he went on his travels for a couple of weeks. His instructions were very clear ("try to keep the plants alive "). I stayed in the house in the village- simple, comfortable and cozy. The village people are mostly very friendly (and the ones that aren't are just timid... with a… read more

(Excellent )

29 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with a childcare, house ...)

Reading Paola’s feedback, the first thing that came to my mind was “what you say is what you are”. By this I mean that she really is everything she said about me plus much MUCH more. We worked together like a tag team…. each side doing her best to pick up the loose ends of the other side. The young bucks are 2 really good people: kind, sensitive,… read more

(Excellent )

25 Nov 2019

Left by host (Help with a childcare, house ...) for Workawayer ()

Do you know what’s the “problem” with Kelly? She will be addictive :) After having her sharing your life and your travel into this crazy world, you will know that it will be quite impossible to find easily people like her on your way.
Kelly is loyal, funny and absolutely amazing doing everything. Cooking, playing with children, fixing things,… read more

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22 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Let's learn from each other ...)

I had a great experience here at this stunning "jungle hut". Sterling was a wonderful host with his two friendly dogs. It is secluded (so if you are into going out dancing every night you better have a good streak of crazy adventure in you because the hill to get there is steep and scary on the local motorcycle taxis). I felt very safe when I did… read more

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21 Jan 2019

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Kelly was amazing! She came to the villa and spent 3 weeks here in the Dominican Republic.
She was a great help by organizing my kitchen and pantry as well as cooking, additionally she tried to teach me how to bake biscuits. We both spent time learning and practicing Spanish and she started teaching me Italian. Kelly is very friendly, low… read more

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30 Jun 2022

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29 Jun 2022

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29 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with a childcare, house ...)

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25 Nov 2019

Left by host (Help with a childcare, house ...) for Workawayer ()

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22 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Let's learn from each other ...)

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21 Jan 2019

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15 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Organic non-profit farm with ...)

I spent 3 months here. Bene and Pascal were so so kind to me. It was a great experience staying in the "real" part of Tenerife. It's a small village but has everything you need. Lots of different festivals went on while I was there. The locals are all very nice people. I really enjoyed helping them out and learning some of the ins and outs of… read more

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12 Jan 2018

Left by host (Organic non-profit farm with ...) for Workawayer ()

SuperKelly, WonderKelly, MamaKelly...
Kelly is a Wonder Woman! She spent 3 months in our hostel giving us a great help in any kind of task, going beyond of our basic needs.
Amongst other things, she had a warm contact with the guests and gave a nice atmosphere during breakfast time. She made breads and pastries experiences to diversify the guests… read more

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19 Oct 2015

Left by host (Share time with our family ...) for Workawayer ()

Dear Kelly, you cant imagine how good it felt to have you in our house. You have been a BIG BIG help, your cooking was incredible perfectly good, your help more than fantastic, and finding a new friend is also something really special ! So please come back one day to visit us, the doors are open for you, im sure we will visit you in Italy one… read more

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14 Oct 2015

Left by Workawayer () for host (Share time with our family ...)

This was my first workaway experience in about 25 years. Reading through the feedback on this family it's clear that they are a loving, caring family. Momo is great, the kids are great (one is actually perfect), Flora the dog is great, the ex is great, oma is great, as are all the other people I met who are part of Momo's life: they are all very… read more

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