Work exchange in Italy: Help us welcome guests to this peaceful oa...

What you offer

24h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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.

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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

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.

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Availability

Dec

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Apr

May

Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Life in the countryside of hazelnut grove on Etna is simple ,hard but rewarding .We have various animals ,hazelnuts of which we have to collect in the period of September/October, guests from all over the world who come to visit us,a kitchen to let people taste our products.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French
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

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11 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

10 Get in touch with nature
7 Immersing in the local culture
6 Meeting locals
4 Developing environmental awareness
3 Meeting international travelers
2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 12. Responsible consumption and production
3 13. Climate action
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Emma

France

The family was friendly, Cristina speaks French, otherwise you can learn Italian. On the other hand, I think I arrived in a very busy period for them and he did not have time for me. The objective of this Woofing was to discover the local culture, to have an exchange and to learn Italian. But in 3 days I felt that he didn't have time for me and didn't care about me, I was there to work. So I shortened my stay. Nevertheless, it all depends on what you are looking for, the family is friendly, and I had to arrive at the wrong time.

about 1 month ago

Cristina replied

I needed help during a hazelnut harvest, I left to do my job as a veterinarian at 6 in the morning and returned in the evening. My husband took care of my children and the hazelnut harvest, do you think we had time to turn you around? You need flexibility dear girl, you could have taken a bus to go wherever you want, go hiking (near us there are hundreds of mountain trails). You told me that you didn't like the job and that's why you left, you weren't even honest and you got me into trouble because I organized myself knowing that you were there and I didn't call other volunteers leaving us alone.. if you make a commitment you have to respect it!

Lourdes

Uruguay

Having spent this time with a traditional Italian family not only let me be immerse in varied aspects of their culture, their language, their idiosyncrasy, but it also let me visit picturesque and amazing natural places. I was invited to the kids' final festivals, to the beach, to the theatre, to outdoors live music shows and to share delicious typical food at friends' houses. With reference to work the instructions were provided in a clear and precise way.

over 1 year ago

Cristina replied

Lourdes è stata una volontaria con buona volontà e disponibile a fare sia lavori in campagna sia in agriturismo per la pulizia delle stanze

Yanis

France

Good

about 1 year ago

Justine

France

We stayed for 1 month. The work to be done was easy and the schedules were flexible, we were autonomous on the tasks to be done and we are very happy with the work we had the opportunity to do. We were able to take a very nice walk near the volcano with the host's. For the rest of our stay we decided to rent a car to be able to move more easily and be able to visit Sicily (which is beautiful) Stefano and Cristina are very nice. Thank you for their welcome 🙏

about 1 year ago

Cristina replied

Giustina e il suo compagno sono stati per noi molto utili. Ci hanno dato una grossa mano d'aiuto per pulire le stanze dell'agriturismo, servire ai tavoli e lavori in campagna. Molto discreti e responsabili Grazie mille

Gonzalo

Argentina

Muy buena experiencia, Cristina, Stefano y sus hijos son excelentes personas, nos hicieron sentir en nuestras casas desde el primer momento. Desayunamos, almorzamos y cenamos juntos. La casilla rodante es cómoda y espaciosa. Por la noche recomiendo bajar la térmica de la electricidad si quieren dormir escuchando el silencio del campo. El baño del restaurante fue solo para nosotros. Las tareas son sencillas y los anfitriones fueron flexibles con nuestros horarios de trabajo. Si te gustan los animales, la naturaleza y estás buscando desconectar de la ciudad, este voluntariado es para vos. 🙌🏻

3 months ago

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