Hi, I just got back from Italy where I was teaching, I am canadian. What I found out, is that it is quite easy to get what you need to work there, i.e. "codice federale" which is a plastic card like our social security card, and with that you can work. How to get it, well you go to any office in Italy, and ask for it. Youu just say, no papers needed that you are born in one of the E.U, country, and you pick up a city. they will give you anumber on the spot and within 2 weeks you will receive the plastic card from Rome at your address in this case in Italy.
Where are you from Nicole, you can reach me for mre info at man.vic@hotmail.com
good luck
Roger D.