Experience medieval Italy while helping at our cozy B&B
The experience
Dinah is a retired writer and journalist who traveled the world before settling in Viterbo, a beautiful medieval town just 90 minutes from Rome by train. She owns her home and cozy B&B. While writing her novels, she welcomes volunteers to help with housekeeping and occasionally assist with guest check-ins, continuing her family's tradition of hospitality.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
Between 18 and 35 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Our program is based on cultural exchange. We value flexibility, mutual respect, and open communication, creating a relaxed atmosphere where everyone contributes to the smooth running of the house.
Activities & Shift
The schedule varies according to B&B reservations. Free time is usually available every day, and shifts are arranged together in advance whenever possible. Tasks may include housekeeping, preparing guest rooms, keeping common areas tidy, welcoming guests and helping with breakfast when needed.
Rules
Please treat our home with care and respect, keeping shared spaces clean and communicating openly if any issue arises. Because we host paying guests, we ask everyone to be considerate of noise, especially in the early morning and evening. We also share our home with an elderly cat who has a strict veterinary diet. For her safety, she must never be given any food other than her own. Above all, we ask for kindness, reliability, and a positive attitude.
We will need to take a picture of your passport/ID to register your stay to the authorities, as requested by the italian laws.