Farm Province of Catanzaro, Italy

5.0
(60 reviews)60

Help us with our lovely farm tasks while enjoy nature in Italy!

Top Host
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Connect with nature
53 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
48 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

There is always a lot of recurring and entertaining work to do around our place, so we sure need help. We can get an extra hand in restoring walls and cleaning the small houses, for example. I hope to meet people who love to stay, to help and to enjoy the nature. We live in the south of Italy and are blessed to have this beautiful place. The shifts are in the mornings, so we have the rest of the day free. No drugs, please.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 20 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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60 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 53 Get in touch with nature
  • 48 Immersing in the local culture
  • 47 Meeting locals
  • 42 Meeting international travelers
  • 35 Developing environmental awareness
  • 32 Learning about sustainability
Max

United Kingdom

5

My time volunteering with Iris at the farm in Isca was truly transformative. The 7 AM to 12 PM hours were ideal for making the most of the cooler hours of the day. Iris is an exceptional and thoughtful host. Iris is extremely reliable and responsive, and went above and beyond to make me feel at home and allow me to experience the local culture. I made new friends and always felt included. The accommodation is rustic and immersed in nature, but there are nets on the windows to prevent mosquitos. The work was varied and fun, and I already miss it so much.

2 months ago

Atlas

Spain

5

Staying at Isca in the river house was one of the best choices I could have made. It definitely isn't for everyone, you have no electricity unless you go uphill, so no fridge and no light, but it builds up so much character and experience to live that way, connected with nature and by the river. It really was amazing, getting to meet locals and Iris' friends, they're the sweetest people, just like her. She's honestly a great person and host: so kind, unique and talented, one of those people you never forget. Finally, the work was physical and demanding, but friends and breaks made it easier :)

3 months ago

Mateus

Brazil

5

My experience was absolutely amazing. Calabria is such an energetic place, made even more special by the host, Iris. She is lovely, open-hearted, and has a beautiful smile. The tasks were awesome and really immersive, helping me connect with the area.

Thanks for everything, and for helping me find a place to stay close to my home region and background.

5 months ago

Matheo

France

5

Amazing experience in Italy! The place is perfect if you want to disconnect and live a simple, rural lifestyle close to nature. The work was very simple, mainly harvesting olives and doing a bit of painting and you cook for yourself, which adds to the experience.

Iris is an incredible host, always kind and helpful. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful and meaningful stay.

11 months ago

Kira

United States

5

This was my very first Worldpackers experience and I could not recommend it more! “Shifts” are from 8am to 1pm with a break. You have to cook for yourself and buy groceries which taught me how to cook better so no complaining. There are a couple guest houses she has for Worldpackers to stay in. The village is beautiful but a far far walk from shops and food. Iris was an AMAZING host. She took me into town when available. I enjoyed the work in nature and especially enjoyed how Iris and her family interact. Such an amazing experience I will forever remember. If you're contemplating going, GO.

11 months ago

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