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Come and help me take care of my children and experience Italy!

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The experience

We’ve moved from England to a charming town in Val d’Ossola, northern Piedmont, Italy, near the Swiss border. While my partner is in the UK until March, I need help in our spacious village home with painting, reorganizing, and light childcare for my 4-year-old in the evenings as I teach online. The area, set in the stunning Italian Alps, is peaceful, beautiful, and welcoming!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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!

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.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian

Over 29 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join our warm family of four in a charming village in the Italian Alps, just 10 minutes from the Swiss border! We are here with our two kids and could use a helping hand. We’re looking for someone to assist with light renovation tasks like painting and reorganising, as well as occasional childcare for our 4-year while I teach online and help with the general housework (wash dishes, swiping the floors and laundry help) . Our spacious home in Val d’Ossola offers stunning views, a peaceful atmosphere, and a welcoming sense of community. We can’t wait to share this special place with you! :)

Activities & Shift

Our village is located just 10 minutes by car from Domodossola, the main town in the area, which is full of charm and things to do. Domodossola has a beautiful historic center with cobbled streets, quaint shops, and lovely cafes. It’s also a gateway to many incredible places.

From our village, there are limited buses to Domodossola, but I drive there twice a day to take and pick up the kids from school, so you’ll always have a way to get into town. Once in Domodossola, you can easily reach:
• The Valle Vigezzo (also known as the “Valley of Painters”): Accessible by the scenic Vigezzina-Centovalli train, this valley offers stunning landscapes, picturesque villages like Santa Maria Maggiore, and plenty of hiking opportunities.
• Lake Maggiore: A short train or drive away, you can explore beautiful lakeside towns like Stresa, Verbania, or the famous Borromean Islands.
• The Simplon Pass: Reachable by bus or car, this alpine route takes you into Switzerland with breathtaking views.
• The Ossola Valleys: Perfect for hiking, skiing, and discovering charming mountain villages.

On Sundays, we can sometimes drive to nearby attractions together, giving you the chance to see more of this beautiful region. Whether you enjoy nature, history, or exploring new cultures, this area has something for everyone!

Rules

Just normal common sense rules.