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We live in a big house just 1 mile uphill from Florence, surrounded by beautiful nature. Over the years, we’ve welcomed many volunteers and love the cultural exchange that comes with it. We’re looking for help with gardening, cleaning, cooking, and daily tasks like organizing documents. In return, you’ll enjoy a warm, friendly environment and the chance to experience authentic Italian life close to the city.
2 hours of help per day
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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.
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
Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Welcome to our peaceful hillside home located just 1 mile from Florence! We offer a unique lifestyle that combines rural tranquility, lush nature, and fast access to one of Italy's most famous historic cities. Hosting international guests over the years has brought immense joy, vibrant cultural exchanges, and lifelong friendships to our family. 🌿
Our program focuses on everyday household life, land care, and authentic Italian hospitality. You will collaborate with us on a variety of daily activities, including tending to our gardens, keeping shared living spaces clean and tidy, and assisting with household tasks and organizing documents.
If you come during October, you will also get to take part in our special annual olive harvest! This seasonal highlight is a deeply authentic Italian tradition where we gather fresh olives from our trees together. 🫒
In exchange for your contribution, we offer accommodation and a warm, welcoming environment. Please note that we do not provide meals, but you will have full access to our kitchen facilities to store and prepare your own food whenever you like.
You will have plenty of free time to explore Florence, admire world-class art and history, or simply relax amidst peaceful Tuscan scenery!
Daily tasks are flexible and structured to ensure you have plenty of free time every day to explore the city.
Main Activities:
Gardening & Land Care: Tending to plants, weeding, watering gardens, and keeping our outdoor property tidy.
October Olive Harvest: Participating in our traditional manual olive harvest if you stay with us during October.
Housekeeping & Cooking: Assisting with simple domestic routines and keeping shared areas clean.
Document organization: Sorting and organizing paperwork for the house and office.
