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Help restore a countryside home in Northern Italy & stay with us!
Hi! We’re Francesco and Laura, software developers who left Genoa for an old rural house. We’re looking for a female volunteer for English conversation (B2 level), light housework, and basic painting. We want to share a warm family experience and build a true friendship!
24 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Between 18 and 28 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
What we would like to share:
Friendship, experiences. If you like, we can teach Italian. (Laura speaks a little French)
If you want, you will be able to participate in all of our activities because you will be part of our family.
Every week we organise trips or walks in nearby towns or Genoa, go to the beach, and dine with friends.
What We Expect from You (4–5 hours a day, 5 days a week)
⚬ English Conversation: Help us polish our rusty English (patience required!).
⚬ Light Maintenance: Assist with basic DIY tasks around the house, such as sanding, filling, and painting walls.
⚬ Housework & Errands: Help with general household tasks and pop to the supermarket with us twice a week. (Note: You won't need to clean our private bathroom or wash our clothes).
⚬ Personal Space: Keep your own bedroom and bathroom clean and tidy. You are welcome to use the house washing machine for your laundry.
⚬ Flexible Schedule: Choose whichever two days off suit you best!
Your Space & Amenities
You will have a private single bedroom (4m × 4m) fitted with a wardrobe, desk, and chair, plus your own private bathroom with a shower.
We provide everything you need for a comfortable stay:
⚬ Essentials: Bedding, blankets, towels, slippers, hairdryer, and toiletries.
⚬ Comforts: All meals and drinks, high-speed Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.
House Rules & Expectations
Please note that smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere in the house.
You are completely free to enjoy your spare time as you wish. We simply ask that you respect four ground rules:
1. Stay Reachable: Be available and easy to contact via message or call when needed.
2. Keep Us Updated: Let us know when you plan to leave and return. If you need a lift, we are happy to drop you off or pick you up depending on our schedule and location!
3. Guests First: Always ask us before inviting anyone over to the house.
4. Profile Check: To show you have read our entire profile, please include the word "carota" in your application message.
Key Adjustments Made:
⚬ "On call" → "Reachable / easy to contact": In British English, "on call" sounds like a 24/7 medical or emergency work duty, which might scare volunteers away. "Stay reachable" sounds much friendlier.
⚬ "Timetables" → "Keep Us Updated": Replaced the rigid header with natural phrasing for letting hosts know your whereabouts.
⚬ Grammar & Flow: Cleaned up the initial sentence count conflict (changed "three rules" to "four ground rules").
