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🌱 Agriculture and Permaculture on Mount Etna 🌋


The experience

Hello,
We are Matteo and Stefania, and we live together in this corner of paradise between the trees 🌳 and the historic lava flows of Mount Etna 🌋.
Our reality is unique in its kind because of its location and the projects we have been pursuing for years.
Your contribution is essential to grow together and have new experiences.
We are open to advice and love soaking up others' experiences.


What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

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.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Spanish

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

The volunteer work takes place for 5 hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00
From Monday to Friday
We are usually flexible with the schedule due to weather and various activity commitments.
Meeting in the morning is essential to plan the daily program and understand how to find alternatives and adjustments to satisfy both.
Safety is fundamental, therefore the use of PPE that we provide or yours is required.
Beyond the farm where we live, we carry out typical Sicilian agriculture activities on two other plots of land.


Activities & Shift

From 8 to 12 we collaborate together on the activities following the week's program.
Shifts can vary and we may switch to the afternoon, but it largely depends on the weather and the moment's needs.


Rules

A fundamental rule is to leave accommodations and common areas clean and tidy after every use and meal, and especially at the end of the stay before departure.
The washing machine is usable but only on Saturdays, since the water is collected from rain and we live in an eco-sustainable way.