Farmstay Gioiosa Marea, Italy

4.5
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
11 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
10 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

16h

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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability

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1 week

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 11 Immersing in the local culture
  • 10 Meeting locals
  • 9 Meeting international travelers
  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 5 Practicing English
  • 3 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 5. Gender equality
  • 4 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 2 1. No poverty
Isadora

Brazil

5

Staying at the farm was such a nice time! I needed a place to recharge and work as well as practicing italian and discovering sicily: without a doubt i found it. Davide is an incredible host, very polite, respectful, flexible and understanding. The job was easy/chill and the hours were always respected. Me and my friend shared a room with a private bathroom that was super cozy. I definitely recommend it! Thank you Davide and Piccola Grace for everything <3

7 months ago

Ana Carolina

Brazil

5

Davide is a SUPER special person, my first volunteering couldn't be better. He is a totally respectfull and he always want to make sure You feel at home and part of his family. Gioiosa Marea is a local city with Beautiful beach and sorrounded of awesome views, montains, clear sea. Everything here is really beautiful. Davide is very openminded to have all kind of conversation and proactive to teach you italian, to tell you about the local history and to prepare you REALLY GOOD food. My first experience in Italy was the best for sure!!! Thank you Davide and Grece ❤️

9 months ago


davide replied

Thank you so much, Ana, for your beautiful words. Your review truly means a lot to us.
It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we are so happy that your experience at our B&B was a positive one. Your kindness, positivity, and dedication left a wonderful impression not only on us, but also on our guests.
We are very grateful for everything you did and for the special energy you brought into our home. We hope to welcome you again in the future!

Nele Marie

Germany

4

I stayed at the farm in August, which in hindsight was not the best idea because it gets very hot in Sicily, and I always felt exhausted after working 😅 I loved working with Alen (a great employee who shows you everything!) + practicing my italian at dinner. The only thing that was a nuisance: I got a room downstairs - because I was the second volunteer which I completely understand - but that was not very private, as the bedroom door literally had no door handle and the bathroom was a connecting room that was used quite frequently. But if you stay upstairs, no problem! Thank you Davide!

about 2 months ago


davide replied

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I would like to clarify that the room provided to you could be locked securely from the inside, and at no point was your privacy violated.
I also made a particular effort to accommodate your dietary preferences by preparing vegetarian meals specifically for you during your stay. I believe this level of personal attention and consideration should also be taken into account.

If there were any concerns regarding your stay, I believe they would have been better

Maja

Sweden

2

Davide provided lovely food and accommodation, and I enjoyed the work itself. However, his communication was often unclear and the lack of work structure led to some misunderstandings. After completing the hours we had agreed on, he would try to make me feel guilty for not working overtime, and his explanations were often inconsistent. Toward the end, his behaviour became tense and he even tried turning my girlfriend, who I was there with, against me, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable.

6 months ago


davide replied

During the stay, expectations regarding tasks, working hours, and communication were clearly explained from the beginning. The volunteer showed limited responsibility in carrying out tasks independently and reliably, and did not engage consistently with the community aspect of the project. This is not the level of involvement expected in this type of exchange, where volunteers are expected to take ownership of their role and communicate proactively.

Angel

Philippines

3

Davide can be a good host and companion. In my experience, I had a peek of the Sicilian way of life, which I was grateful for. As someone who prefers clear and direct communication (especially when it comes to work), and guidance during the project, I wished I had more of the aforementioned.

6 months ago


davide replied

Expectations regarding communication, tasks, and project structure were clearly explained from the beginning and remained consistent throughout the stay. The agreed hours were not completed, as the volunteer left the project earlier than planned. We therefore do not consider this review to accurately reflect the exchange.

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