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La Caraffara
Because the atmosphere is very friendly, we are immersed in a hazelnut forest at 1,000 m on Etna, and therefore nature and animal lovers are welcome. Here silence and nature reign (our volcano is close to us but it is not dangerous!)
I have the utmost respect for the volunteers who have come to visit us; I often take them on hikes on Etna and to our fantastic sea, because I love to show what I love about my homeland. We also work firsthand in all agritourism activities and in the countryside. We have a caravan where the volunteers will sleep, but meals will be prepared with us in our home.
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About the experience in: Sant'alfio, Italy
United States
The work instructions were clear and the jobs that I had to do were pretty easy. However, throughout my stay, I was not fed enough food. Dinner was the only full meal I received (the other meals were very light), however, sometimes dinner was not even provided. I had to continuously buy groceries even on the days that we agreed I’d be provided with meals. The housing situation was not very ideal as when I arrived, the camper van that I was sleeping in was dirty with mold and ants on the walls. I also felt the host was not very welcoming and I felt that I was not wanted in their home.
3 months ago
Cristina replied
She stayed with us for 10 days and barely worked one hour a day, and the work was done poorly. Despite everything we offered meals. We entrusted our farm to her in our absence, and upon returning I found my pots thrown outside to water the animals and many things broken, a gift (hair oil) completely used up, a filthy house, and finally our beloved dog, whom we loved, went out with them into the street and was torn apart by other dogs, and when I returned I found her.
About the experience in: Sant'alfio, Italy
France
The family was friendly, Cristina speaks French, otherwise you can learn Italian. On the other hand, I think I arrived in a very busy period for them and he did not have time for me. The objective of this Woofing was to discover the local culture, to have an exchange and to learn Italian. But in 3 days I felt that he didn't have time for me and didn't care about me, I was there to work. So I shortened my stay. Nevertheless, it all depends on what you are looking for, the family is friendly, and I had to arrive at the wrong time.
almost 2 years ago
Cristina replied
I needed help during a hazelnut harvest, I left to do my job as a veterinarian at 6 in the morning and returned in the evening. My husband took care of my children and the hazelnut harvest, do you think we had time to turn you around? You need flexibility dear girl, you could have taken a bus to go wherever you want, go hiking (near us there are hundreds of mountain trails). You told me that you didn't like the job and that's why you left, you weren't even honest and you got me into trouble because I organized myself knowing that you were there and I didn't call other volunteers leaving us alone.. if you make a commitment you have to respect it!
About the experience in: Sant'alfio, Italy
Brazil
Meu voluntariado em Saint Alfio foi ótimo, o trabalho não era difícil, os anfitriões são bem flexíveis em relação ao horário, você pode fazer como achar melhor! A única observação é que a fazenda fica bem longe da cidade e não há transporte público, se você não vai de carro não há como sair e conhecer outras cidades! Cris nos levou a praia e ao circo mas não são possíveis muitos passeios com ela porque ela trabalha a semana inteira! As crianças da família são a melhor parte!! Agradeço muito pela experiência ao Stefan, Cris, Sveva e Matias!
almost 2 years ago
About the experience in: Sant'alfio, Italy
Argentina
Muy buena experiencia, Cristina, Stefano y sus hijos son excelentes personas, nos hicieron sentir en nuestras casas desde el primer momento. Desayunamos, almorzamos y cenamos juntos. La casilla rodante es cómoda y espaciosa. Por la noche recomiendo bajar la térmica de la electricidad si quieren dormir escuchando el silencio del campo. El baño del restaurante fue solo para nosotros. Las tareas son sencillas y los anfitriones fueron flexibles con nuestros horarios de trabajo. Si te gustan los animales, la naturaleza y estás buscando desconectar de la ciudad, este voluntariado es para vos. 🙌🏻
about 2 years ago
About the experience in: Sant'alfio, Italy
Argentina
Agradecemos a Cristina, Stefano y a sus hijos por toda su amabilidad en la estadía. Pudimos compartir comidas, charlas y experiencias juntos que recordaremos por siempre. Con respecto a las tareas del voluntariado son sencillas: tuvimos que realizar el manteniendo de la limpieza en las habitaciones, restaurant y las veredas del sitio. También realizamos algunos trabajos de pintura. Aprendimos a podar los árboles de nocciola y mejoramos mucho nuestro nivel de italiano! Si desean realizar senderismo, treking o ir a los pueblos vecinos deberán realizar varios km.
about 2 years ago