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Hospedagem min. solicitada: mínimo 2 semanas
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🌿 FAMILY DESCRIPTION
We are a warm and open-minded family living in the city center of Catania, Sicily.
We are a mum, a dad, and two boys aged 8 and 10.
We have been hosting Workawayers since our children were 3 and 1 years old, so we are experienced hosts and we truly value cultural exchange. Our home is respectful, organized and relaxed. Communication and mutual respect are very important to us.
We live in the heart of Catania, well connected by public transport. The sea and beaches are not within walking distance, but they are easily reachable by bus or metro. Sicily offers beautiful landscapes, Mount Etna, historic architecture and a vibrant culture.
During the mornings, when the children are at school, you will have free time to explore the city, relax, study or travel around the island.
Our boys are energetic, curious and intelligent. They love sports, building, creating and hands-on activities — but like many children their age they are very attracted to video games. For this reason, we are looking for someone who can encourage real-life activities and natural English conversation through creative and engaging alternatives.
We are especially interested in someone who sees this experience as educational and enriching for children, not simply as free accommodation abroad.
🌸 IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a volunteer cultural exchange position through Workaway.
There are no full childcare responsibilities:
You will never be left alone with the children.
You will not be required to take them out alone.
You will not be responsible for school pick-ups or drop-offs.
One parent is always present at home during your time with the children.
The hours requested are limited and light, and for this reason we do not offer financial compensation.
We offer accommodation, meals and a respectful family environment in exchange for a few hours of cultural and language interaction.
“Sometimes the children might be busy or not in the mood to play, so it would be great if volunteers could plan small activities for the next day and help with light household tasks, like watering plants or walking the dogs, always in a flexible and fun way.”
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Trabalho beneficente
Projetos artísticos
Prática de idiomas
Ensino
Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Interesses
Tecnologia
LGBTQ
Mascotes
Fotografia
Artes performáticas
Idiomas
Desenho e pintura
Fitness
Culinária e comida
Arte e design
Animais
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
A warm, welcoming family experience and...
The chance to learn and practice Italian with us if you're interested!
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Ajuda
🌸 WE WOULD LOVE TO HOST SOMEONE WHO:
Enjoys creativity (art, crafts, storytelling, music)
Previous experience working with children and organizing activities aimed at learning English
Likes movement and active play
Is proactive and energetic
Can gently set boundaries
Understands this is a volunteer cultural exchange
🌸 HELP WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are mainly looking for help in the afternoons, after school.
Typical schedule:
Morning: free time
14:00 – children return from school
Lunch
Homework time
16:30–19:00 activities and play
Weekends are completely free.
We would love someone who can:
• Speak English naturally with the children
• Propose creative, sporty or hands-on activities
• Encourage outdoor play (park, bike rides, simple games)
• Organize small weekly projects (cooking, crafts, storytelling, mini challenges)
• Support English homework when needed
• Help maintain a healthy routine with limited screen time
Important:
Video games are not considered a main activity during your time with the children.
Idiomas
Idiomas
Italiano: Fluente
Inglês: IntermediárioEste anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
Practicing English Through games and fun activities with our children
Acomodação
🌸 MEALS & FAMILY LIFE
You are always welcome to have lunch and dinner with us, as we value sharing meals together.
However, we appreciate small collaboration such as helping to set and clear the table, as part of normal family life.
At the same time, we completely understand if sometimes you prefer to organize yourself independently, eat at different times or stay out longer. We respect your freedom and personal time.
The Workawayer's room is very large ... has beautiful frescoes on the very high ceilings ... Two private balconies matrimonial beds ,free WiFi connection, desk.
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We live in downtown Catania, surrounded by shops, Historic fruit and vegetable market,restaurants, bookstores, and cafés.
The area is well connected by metro and train, perfect for exploring Syracuse, Taormina, Mount Etna, and many other beautiful spots in Sicily.
The sea is not just outside our door, but it's easily reachable by public transport.
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Free internet wi fi unlimited, and private room with desk. ⚠️Volunteer position We offer food and accommodation in exchange for a few hours English exchange with children ⚠️
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I was grateful to… read more
È rimasta con noi per quasi tre settimane e in questo tempo è diventata parte della famiglia. Mi ha dato delle bellissime lezioni di inglese: ha un metodo di insegnamento molto efficace, chiaro e piacevole, e grazie a lei ho imparato davvero tanto.
In casa è stata sempre gentile, educata, rispettosa delle… read more
As hosts, Giulia and Roberto were fantastic. They… read more
Mi ha insegnato l’inglese con grande competenza: il suo metodo è chiaro, coinvolgente ed efficace, e mi ha aiutato moltissimo a fare progressi. È una persona molto educata, pulita e ordinata, sempre rispettosa delle regole della casa.
Con i bambini è stata… read more
From the first moment she brought a breath of freshness and joy into the house. She is a super polite, kind and very respectful of the rules girl.
I never had to tell her what I needed that she had already understood and by anticipating me she was already doing… read more
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I was grateful to… read more
È rimasta con noi per quasi tre settimane e in questo tempo è diventata parte della famiglia. Mi ha dato delle bellissime lezioni di inglese: ha un metodo di insegnamento molto efficace, chiaro e piacevole, e grazie a lei ho imparato davvero tanto.
In casa è stata sempre gentile, educata, rispettosa delle… read more
As hosts, Giulia and Roberto were fantastic. They… read more
Mi ha insegnato l’inglese con grande competenza: il suo metodo è chiaro, coinvolgente ed efficace, e mi ha aiutato moltissimo a fare progressi. È una persona molto educata, pulita e ordinata, sempre rispettosa delle regole della casa.
Con i bambini è stata… read more
From the first moment she brought a breath of freshness and joy into the house. She is a super polite, kind and very respectful of the rules girl.
I never had to tell her what I needed that she had already understood and by anticipating me she was already doing… read more
The children are adorable and very smart, really enjoyed my… read more
They welcomed me with open hearts and open arms. They taught me so much about Sicilian family life and Sicilian food. I was treated like one of the family, we took trips out and about Catania,… read more
Carla is a person with a lot of charisma and desire to do and explore, a true traveler, she lived her free moments to the fullest exploring, curious about the traditions she entered fully into our culture ... we had great conversations and she is such a person open and intelligent that you can… read more
con i bambini...
Nel contesto familiare è stata comunque educata ma nonostante i nostri sforzi per farla sentire a casa , in famiglia accogliendola con tante ricette… read more
If I had the opportunity to, I would have stayed with Giulia and her family for a… read more
