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Brazil
Choosing to come to the home and stay at Giulia's place was the best decision I could have made! Giulia is an incredible human being, extremely welcoming, and genuinely cares about your well-being. I can truly say I made a great friend. And Manuel is simply the sweetest, most adorable child in the world, really!! It was so easy and delightful to take care of him. An unforgettable experience full of warmth. I recommend it with all my heart!
3 months ago
Mexico
I came to the home looking for a volunteer experience, and I left with a family. My time there was simply perfect. Giulia and Javier have the biggest hearts; Mani is pure energy, laughter, and joy. There are truly no words to fully explain what I feel. Be careful… you might just gain a new family here. Giulia opened her life to me completely—she made me part of her world, introduced me to her friends and family, and made me feel at home from the very first day. Her mom is one of the kindest, most loving souls . I leave the home with a brother and sitter; and as Mani's proud aunt.
10 months ago
United States
I had a great time with this family! They made me feel very welcome and a part of the family, including me in conversations, taking my feedback into account, making sure I got to experience the home, and even took me on a family weekend trip in Sicily! An area that was hard to maintain consistency in was the work hours for babysitting. It wasn't always in their control, but it is something to keep in mind that anyone wanting to volunteer should be fine being flexible. It was overall a really good experience, and I am so grateful for the opportunity!
8 months ago
Mexico
My experience was quite interesting because I had the chance to learn from Giulia about different topics mostly about Italian culture Manuel is a sweet and curious baby and Javier have really great dancing skills; also, the location was convenient to reach the home around 50 min. However, at some point, schedules and tasks often changed with short notice, and sometimes the workload felt heavier than expected so I would recommend future volunteers clarify expectations, boundaries, and schedules in detail beforehand to ensure a smoother experience for everyone ;)
9 months ago
Brazil
My experience in Italy at Giulia's place could not be better! It was PERFECT! She is the most amazing human being I have ever met and Manuel is such a sweet baby. She was very flexible with time and tasks, and I helped her more with babysitting cause that is what I have more experience with. She is an AMAZING cook, and you have to try her hot chocolate if you go in the winter 😉 We spoke English, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian. I had a room all to myself and could also have time alone to work on my projects. Thank you so much for everything! I definitely recommend you staying here!
almost 2 years ago
Brazil
Giulia and Javier were genuinely good people, flexible and kind hosts. Manoel is a sweet child and caring for him was a joy. I think future volunteers should know the boundaries between the agreed schedule can become blurred. We had issues of instability and poor communication. The initial agreement of 2h cleaning/2h babysitting ofter changed with minimal advance notice, while I understand their needs related to work, the frequency exceeded flexibility. When I raised concerns past kindness was mentioned and my responsibilities felt undervalued. Clearer communication would help them improve!
11 months ago
Brazil
Júlia and Javier are amazing! It was one of the best volunteer experiences I've ever had. I felt part of a very welcoming family from the first day. Manuel is a super intelligent, funny and dear child, and it was very special to be with him. I will return soon, for sure! Now I feel like I have a family in Rome. ❤️
about 1 month ago
Colombia
I stayed two weeks with Giulia, Javier and Manu, and they were absolutely wonderful. From the first moment I felt welcomed and embraced, like a member of their family.
Giulia is beautiful, affectionate, and cooks delicious food, and Javier is a person who is very easy to be around and is always attentive. They will fall in love with Manu; he is a very intelligent boy; we learned several things from each other. I’m leaving with a heavy heart because my time at their house went by so fast, but I’m very happy to have met them.
I highly recommend this experience.
Thank you, Giulia, Javier, and Manu. I carry you in my heart.
2 months ago
Argentina
Maní Giulia and Javi are a very loving family; they opened the doors to their home and I always felt very welcome. The tasks are simple and the food is delicious; they make sure you eat well, feel comfortable, and they take you on excursions. Thank you for allowing me to get to know the city in depth ❤️ I’m sending you a big hug
about 1 year ago
Costa Rica
My experience at Giulia and Javier's home was simply wonderful. They are experts at making you feel part of their home right away, and I felt as if we had known each other for a lifetime. They are exemplary parents who share the organization of tasks with appropriate and respectful communication, and they are also very flexible. I learned a bit of Italian, we practiced English, and we shared many interesting topics; they cook delicious meals and the place is well located. Taking care of Manu was wonderful as well; he is a very intelligent and charismatic little boy that I already miss. I recommend 100% ♥️😍
about 1 year ago
