Help house sit for our family and explore Padova, Italy

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  Description

  NEED 1: AUGUST/PET SITTING
  We are looking for someone who can do a little house/pet sitting in August: the actual need for CAT sitting is for the two central weeks of august, when we won't be in the house very often, but of course you're welcome to spend more time with us during the whole month!
  
  NEED 2: FROM SEPTEMBER ON
  ⭐**Our daughters dream of having an older-sister figure to play with, laugh with, and practice English with every day** ⭐
  
  We are a warm and welcoming family living in Padova, a lively university city with a great nightlife and plenty of activities for young people. We're also in a fantastic location for exploring the Veneto region: we're very close to Venice, Vicenza and Verona, to the region's beautiful walled cities, and to the historic WWI areas such as Asiago and the Asiago Plateau.
  
  We are a family of four with two cats. Mum works mainly out of town, and dad works shifts (morning/afternoon), alternating weekly, so having a trustworthy person at home is very valuable to us — not just as practical help, but as a genuine cultural and personal exchange.
  
  **Our girls love:**
  all kinds of creative crafts and drawing, and one of them loves doing manicures — on herself and on anyone willing to sit still long enough! The younger one is very lively, loves sports, and gets bored easily, so she really appreciates someone who's up for being active with her.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Aide à la maison

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Langues

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Montagne

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Plage

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We love including our guests in family life and everyday moments: shared meals, day trips to nearby cities, and simply chatting together in the evening. Since we are a multicultural family — mum is from Italy,   dad is from Morocco, and we all lived in China for several years — we speak Italian, English, French, Arabic, Chinese, and a bit of Russian, and we genuinely enjoy connecting with people from different backgrounds. We're happy to share what we know about Italian, Moroccan and Chinese culture, cooking, and languages, and we love introducing guests to the flavors and traditions we've picked up along the way. In return, we hope to learn about our Workawayer's own country, language, and way of life — for us and for our daughters, every guest is a chance to open a small window onto another culture, right from our kitchen table.

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  Aide « au pair »

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  Our main goal is to find an **English native-speaking girl** (or someone with an excellent level of English) who can become something like a big sister to our two daughters, aged 13 (middle school, third year) and 10 (primary school, fifth year), so they can practice English in a natural and fun way — not as a school subject, but through games, conversations and everyday family life.
  
  **How the household is organized:**
  - Dad works on a rotating weekly schedule, alternating between morning and afternoon shifts
  - Mum works mainly out of town
  - During dad's afternoon-shift weeks: help is needed with the morning routine (getting one of the girls to school, etc.)
  - During dad's morning-shift weeks: help is needed with the girls' afternoon routine from 4:30 p.m. onward and with dinner, in coordination with the grandparents
  - Weekends and long holidays are off, as Mum is back and can take care of everything.
  
  **What we're looking for:**
  - A girl who speaks English fluently
  - Who can drive (her own car is a plus, but she can also use ours)
  - Availability to take one of the girls to school in the morning (6 km, by car) when needed, and to manage afternoon pick-ups/activities and dinner as described above
  - Willingness to play with the girls and involve them in activities in English, especially during afternoon shifts
  - We prefer minimum stay of at least 1 month (more i preferred)
  
  We are mainly looking for native English speakers, but we would also welcome native Spanish speakers, always giving priority to English.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Arabe: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Chinois (mandarin): Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire
  Russe: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Anyone can practice his Italian with us and the kids!
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  Hébergement

  **What we offer:**
  a private room with a private bathroom, the chance to explore the Veneto region in your free time — from art cities to the mountains — and a warm family environment.

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  Autres infos...

  Suggestions on how to enjoy your stay:
  
  Padova is very well connected: the train station has frequent direct connections to Venice (about 25 minutes), Vicenza, and Verona, making day trips easy and affordable. The historic center itself is compact and easily explored on foot or by bike — we're happy to lend a bike for getting around. For weekend adventures, the Asiago Plateau and the Dolomites are within reach by car, offering hiking in summer and skiing in winter, along with historic WWI sites. Padova's university atmosphere also means plenty of bars, live music, and events, especially in the areas near the university and Prato della Valle.
  
  House rules:
  We are a relaxed, multicultural family and we'd like our guest to feel at home while respecting a few important house rules:
  
  No pork is eaten in our home
  No alcohol is consumed in the house
  No smoking inside the house (but it's allowed on the balconies and in the garden)
  We have two indoor cats, so guests should be comfortable living with pets
  Laundry should only be run with a full load
  Please turn off the lights when leaving the house or whenever you're not in the room

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have reliable WiFi throughout the house, and a quiet space where you can work or study during the day. Since our help is mainly needed in the mornings or afternoons (depending on dad's shift schedule) and in the early evening for dinner and homework time with the girls, there's a good stretch of free time during the day that works well for remote work, study, or personal projects. We're happy to be flexible and find a routine together that fits both our family's needs and your own schedule.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Pina and Pinky (9 ans)

  Calico cat, female; red cat, male.

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