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We’re looking for a volunteer in Catania to help prepare daily meals for our family. The role mainly involves cooking two simple, nutritious, home-style meals a day and keeping the kitchen, living room, and outdoor space clean and tidy after cooking. A lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys food, routine, and sharing family life in Sicily. ✨
20 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent English
Over 20 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Occasionally, we may ask for small extra tasks within working hours, such as watering plants or tidying a drawer if needed. Please note that we can host only one person at a time, so this is best suited to someone who enjoys a calm environment and values privacy and quiet. You would stay in a cozy, peaceful villa with a warm family atmosphere.
During the summer we spend time outdoors, and we often go to the beach on weekends; we also have a swimming pool at home, so we enjoy nature and relaxed days. We also like going out with friends sometimes, and occasionally we may go to a café. Personally, I enjoy practicing yoga and I also do meditation and tai chi.
Work hours are mainly linked to meal preparation and cleaning. This includes cooking the meals and then cleaning up afterward, as well as keeping the entire ground floor of the house tidy and well-organized—especially the kitchen and living room area, which are an open-space layout. In particular, we care about keeping the stove and kitchen surfaces clean, and making sure the floors and shared spaces are left in good order.
One important point: we don’t live in central Catania. We’re in a more residential/outskirts area, so getting to the city center isn’t always quick or easy, especially if you like going out a lot or prefer to travel around every day. On the positive side, the area is quieter and closer to nature, and you can enjoy outdoor time nearby. However, it’s not the ideal place if you need to move around on foot frequently or want constant access to the city center.
My expectations are mainly that you enjoy a warm, family atmosphere and that, for a short period, you feel comfortable being part of our family life. We live in a calm and respectful way—we don’t have a “party lifestyle” (no nightclubs or late nights), also because we have a two-year-old child. If you have an interest in wellbeing—such as meditation, psychology, hypnosis, or related topics—this could be a nice point of connection and something we can share.
I’m looking for someone who is genuinely kind, friendly, and helpful—someone who naturally asks, “How can I help?” and who understands the needs and rhythm of a family home.
