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High demand host: This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature: 11 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness: 9 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
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.

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

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What you get

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.

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.

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.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Nova Arbora è un'azienda agricola situata in collina, in mezzo ai boschi in una riserva naturale a 20 chilometri da Bologna. È circondato da un giardino botanico ed è un B&B per gli escursionisti che percorrono la Via degli Dei da Bologna a Firenze. Abbiamo un orto, piante aromatiche per cucinare, per la preparazione di sali aromatici, qualche frutta che trasformiamo in marmellata ed erbe selvatiche che i volontari imparano a riconoscere e ad ass

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Requirements

Intermediate Italian and Intermediate English
Between 21 and 40 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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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Botanical Garden And Bed And Breakfast

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

11 Get in touch with nature
9 Developing environmental awareness
7 Immersing in the local culture
6 Meeting locals
6 Learning about sustainability
5 Meeting international travelers

Rodrigo

Argentina

The expierience in the host was amazing. Dona is an amazing person and an amazing cooker. She always was asking if i need something, in a very kind way. The place is really beautiful. Is a little far from the city, but you can take a train nearby, but i think that is the best thing here, because you can rest and live a little the wild life.. and of course enjoy the pool. Thank you Dona for let me be part of your family! 🥰🙃

3 months ago

Joseph

United Kingdom

The host is a hidden gem. Absolutely loved the whole experience from start to finish. I found what I was looking for, and more! There is peace, calm and tranquility. You're surrounded by nature and amazing people. I also learned lots of new skills along the way. Dona is a jack of all trades, a wonderful person, hard working and very kind. She will make sure you're always fed, and makes you feel at home. It really feels like you're part of the family. The rest of the family, Andrea, Giulia, Gea, and Giorgio are absolutely amazing. I couldn't recommend this experience enough! ❤️

4 months ago

Nova replied

Ciao Joseph,
mi è talmente mancato il tuo aiuto che sono arrivata a scrivere la recensione per te il quindicesimo giorno dalla tua partenza e molto probabilmente non me la pubblicheranno..sono molto dispiaciuta...
ma sappi che, nei mesi passati con noi sei stato di grandissimo aiuto, con noi hai scoperto cosa vuol dire vivere in mezzo al bosco e prendersi cura delle piante e dell'orto . Hai speso tanta tua energia per rendere tutto il giardino, orto e bosco nel migliore dei modi e te ne sono molto grata. sei stato paziente e molto volenteroso come pochi lo sono...Grazie di tutto, alla prossima!!

Laura

Colombia

I had a great time at the host! Dona its an amazing person, she has a lots of stories and cooks delicious, you will never be hungry here. This place its perfect if you want to connect with nature, learn about plants and gardening (Dona knows a lot and will teach you). I do recommend to speak a little of italian beacause Dona does not speak any other languages. The free day its flexible and there are tons of hikes you can do around or cities to visit near by. The daily routine its always different so you will not be bored. Text me if you have any questions. Grazie mille, Brava Donaa!

9 months ago

María Trinidad

Chile

Thanks the host! Even though the work sometimes is hard, it's totally worth it. Dona is like a grandma who ALWAYS prepares something good to eat, so you are not gonna be hungry here! Since it's a family, we eat together with Dona and Giorgio (her husband) and sometimes on sundays the rest of the family comes to have lunch. If you really want to disconnect from the city, this is your place. It's super peaceful, the only noise comes from the chickens and birds. I suggest to speak italian, even a little bit to communicate with Dona. She always have a good story to tell💕 Grazie per le risate!

9 months ago

Ale

Argentina

The host is definitely a beautiful place. Ideal to relax and be in contact with nature. Dona is a very gentle and hard-working woman, always willing to provide what is necessary to make the stay of guests and volunteers better. I'm really very grateful for welcoming me as if I were family, for teaching me about plants and for feeding me so well! Experience more than recommended! Thank you Dona, Andrea and Giorgio for everything! We will see you again soon!

about 1 year ago

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