House Sitting and Language Exchange in the Swiss AlpsđŸ”ïž


A experiĂȘncia

I offer stay, board, and Italian lessons if needed. Since I work a lot and have limited time, optional help with cleaning and cooking is greatly appreciated, as well as language lessons or conversation in other languages — preferably Spanish, English, Russian, and Albanian. If you speak any other languages, please let me know! 😊
Normally, I host one volunteer, but I can also consider couples or two friends.


Como vocĂȘ ajuda

2 horas por dia

Ajuda na Limpeza: Ajude a limpar cozinhas, quartos, banheiros e outros espaços.

Tarefas Domésticas: Ajude a trocar roupas de camas e a manter um ambiente arrumado.

Preparar RefeiçÔes: Prepare aquele rango gostoso para hóspedes.

Ensinar Idiomas: Ensine um idioma ao anfitriĂŁo, convidados ou comunidades locais.


O que vocĂȘ ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto compartilhado: VocĂȘ terĂĄ uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irĂĄ dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

CafĂ© da manhĂŁ: VocĂȘ ganha cafĂ© da manhĂŁ gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: VocĂȘ ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: VocĂȘ ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Lavanderia gratuita: VocĂȘ pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Passeios de graça: Te levamos para fazer tours e passeios pela cidade. De graça!

Trilhas de graça: Te levamos para fazer excursÔes e trilhas pela cidade. De graça!

Drinks de graça: Ganhe free drinks ou bebidas.

Eventos de graça: Ganhe entrada gratuita para os melhores eventos da cidade.

Pub Crawls: Participe dos nossos pub crawls pelos bares da cidade!

Bicicletas Ă  vontade: Use nossas bikes Ă  vontade, quando quiser.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Terapias holĂ­sticas: Participe gratuitamente de atividades terapĂȘuticas no nosso espaço.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique Ă  vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua prĂłpria comida.

Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para vocĂȘ trabalhar remotamente

Espaço de Trabalho Dedicado: Espaço especĂ­fico para vocĂȘ trabalhar remotamente


Requisitos

Espanhol Fluente ou InglĂȘs Fluente

Entre 18 e 60 anos

Recebe voluntĂĄrios sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntĂĄrios

Seguro viagem


O que nĂŁo estĂĄ incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto


Detalhes

The accommodation is in a typical 18th-century Ticino chalet located in the heart of the Swiss Alps at 1,400 meters above sea level. Just 300 meters from the Ritom funicular, 10 meters from the bus stop, and 7 minutes from the Quinto highway exit, the chalet is an excellent base for backpackers, globetrotters, digital nomads, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, open-minded travelers, couples, and nature lovers.

The chalet is cozy, vintage, and a bit rustic — so please don’t expect 5-star accommodation (and if you decide to stay, please don’t complain about that 😉).
Because it’s a historic building, the ceilings are only 185–195 cm high and there are exposed beams, so it may feel uncomfortable for people taller than 180 cm.

Here, you can enjoy fresh mountain air, peace, breathtaking landscapes, and scenic nature trails. The area is ideal year-round: long hikes, pristine forests, mountain biking, or skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Airolo, CarĂŹ, Prato Leventina, and Andermatt Sedrun slopes.

My name is Ettore — I’m a father and entrepreneur. I run my own technical support company and manage my vacation rental, a business I founded with my ex-girlfriend and now manage entirely on my own.
I’m easygoing, friendly, and open-minded. I’ve traveled widely, am used to sharing spaces with others, and value mutual respect and tolerance.


Atividades & Turnos

I’m always interested in meeting new people and exchanging experiences, especially through language exchange. I’m currently studying Russian and Albanian and improving my Spanish.

I offer room, board, and Italian lessons if needed. Optional help with cleaning and cooking is appreciated, as well as language lessons or conversation in Spanish, English, Russian, Albanian, or any other language you may speak ✹

The kitchen is shared with me and with the guests of the house (where my vacation rental business also operates). Volunteers can also use my living room to work, read, relax, or enjoy a coffee.


Regras

‱ The volounteer can normally sleep on a sofà in the living room or share a bedroom.
‱ There are 2 bathrooms, one with a shower.
‱ This experience is ideal for positive, informal, multicultural travelers who are used to hostel-style living, tents, shared spaces, and sharing a room or sleepinf on a sofà.
‱ If you’re seeking privacy, luxury, or are not comfortable sharing spaces, this is not the right fit.
‱ I’m happy to share experiences with volunteers — outings with friends, dinners out, skiing, walks, small trips, and excursions in the area.
‱ I’m always available to give tips about places to visit and things to do nearby.