Homestay Provincia di Siena, Italy

4.5
(85 reviews)85

Help us pick the olives and plant the veggie garden

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
68 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
63 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
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.
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We have prepared the soil with a tractor, and need to secure plastic sheeting and plant tomato, eggplant, zucchini etc. the flowerbeds need to be covered with plastic sheeting, and flowers planted. Then covered with pine bark and install an irrigation line to each plant.

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Requirements

  • Under 60 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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85 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 68 Get in touch with nature
  • 63 Meeting international travelers
  • 44 Practicing English
  • 35 Immersing in the local culture
  • 33 Meeting locals
  • 19 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 48 15. Life on land
  • 34 3. Good health and well-being
Angel

Mexico

5

Work is hard but fair enough, depends on the task of course ,I really like the house it's old and beautiful specially if you like to be alone and in peace , I'll miss the food it was the best of all the time we were there, Raymond is really good at cocking

about 2 months ago

Rubén Tapia

Mexico

5

Raimond is more of a friend than just a host; he is someone who opens his heart to you, welcomes you warmly, and makes you feel right at home with his delicious meals. I highly recommend him and hope to return with my wife—he is a wonderful person.

2 months ago

Leandro a

Argentina

5

Great place to come and volunteer. The view is incredible, and the food Raymundo cooks is delicious. It truly meets everything it offers. There is a lagoon just a few meters away, which makes the experience even more amazing. We came for two weeks and ended up staying for three. I highly recommend it 🤟🏾

4 months ago

Nicholas

United States

5

I am honored to have had this as my first Worldpackers experience. Raymond is a host who is both knowledgeable in his work and considerate of his volunteers; I especially enjoyed partaking in intriguing conversations over his home-cooked meals. More importantly, he taught me about the simple way of living, and how one can immerse within nature to appreciate being in the moment. While the tasks can feel physically demanding at times, the payoff is definitely rewarding. I would recommend this program to anyone wanting to connect with the outdoors while being on a charming Tuscan property.

5 months ago

Logan

United States

5

It was my first worldpackers experience, and it was so wonderful! there is a lot of work to be done on the property, so it's easy to find something you want to help with. the work can be exhausting at times but it's very rewarding seeing the property come together, especially when you want to learn/improve upon your skills. raymond is a nice host who took great care of me, and illaria who is usually present on the weekends is very sweet and kind. some delicious meals between both of them, and even some other dishes from around the world depending on where the volunteers are from!

9 months ago

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