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Family Friends 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐶 Cultural Exchange in Genova

The experience

We’re a family with three human children and one furry “dog child,” looking for connection and companionship. We look forward to welcoming you with joy to share our days and grow together through simple yet sincere moments. We love cooking 🍝, going out with our dog Jamal 🐕 during our free time, and filling our lives with exciting experiences, while also enjoying relaxing at home, either on our own or with friends. We are ready, are you? 😃

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

What you get

3 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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 23 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We're looking for a volunteer who can support us with our children’s daily routine and be present with our dog when we're away. This is a family-based exchange where you become part of our everyday life, sharing responsibilities, meals, and time together in a respectful and relaxed environment.

Activities & Shift

Your support would include helping with the children’s education, assisting with homework, taking them to school and picking up the youngest child, and accompanying him to sports activities. For our dog, you would take care of him when I'm at work.

Rules

Days free from household responsibilities are Saturday and Sunday. Mealtimes should be respected from Monday to Friday: lunch at 1:30 pm and dinner at 8:00 pm. Regarding evening outings during the week, the expected return time is no later than 10:00 pm.