Help around the garden in the Sicilian countryside
The experience
This position involves mainly outdoor work. There is an olive grove and other fruit trees to tend to, as well as vegetable gardening and general repairs involved with living in the countryside, such as fence-building and repair, some plumbing, etc. I manage the land in line with the principles of permaculture. You do not need experience, just curiosity and a willingness to learn!
What you offer
4 hours of help per day
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Portuguese
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
I'm mainly looking for someone who is curious and hard-working who can help me create a more self-sufficient home in the countryside.
Activities & Shift
Work will usually take place in the morning so that we have the afternoon and evening free for whatever we like.
Rules
As per the Worldpackers agreement, your room and board is included. You don’t have to pay anything, but you are expected to be a proactive participant in keeping the house tidy and clean.
Please return ALL items where you found them.
Clean up after yourself. If you make a mess, clean it up, and return all items to where you found them.
Be thoughtful about energy and water use. Turn off the lights and water when you're not using them.
No smoking!!!