Helping hands welcome at Tuscan glamping/agriturismo
The experience
Our little eco/glamping/agriturismo/farm all in one is located in one of the most beautiful places of Italy, in Maremma, Tuscany.
We make our living by renting our eco structures such as yurts, tepee, tree house, wooden houses a wheel house and small apartments.
We have an olive grove, vegetable garden, chickens, dog and cat. And two kids, too, so we are never bored.
Would you like to experience living on the farm with us?
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
1 day off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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 Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
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
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Our needs change with every season, therefore it is difficult to say exactly what we expect for a given period. In all cases, there will be a variety of different tasks.
Most of the work requires at least basic cleaning skill. The rest, like ability to work with tools, or skills managing vegetable garden or pruning are optional. You are here to learn. In summer time (June to September), we are very busy with our guests and therefore lots of work is dedicated to cleaning and serving food. Spring and autumn are more about the farm.
Although we love to share meals, but time is precious so we ask volunteers to cook their own meals (our expense) at the kitchen provided to them. We buy the food (vegetarian or vegan), you cook. I am sorry, but we do not buy meat. We will happily provide alternative sources of protein.
Please be aware that we are living in countryside where transportation is limited. The position is suited for nature lovers, not for city folks.
Activities & Shift
We like to get things done in the morning with an afternoon and evening free. This is true especially in summer, when we serve breakfast to tourists and when we need to clean rooms for new arrivals.
We try to be flexible when volunteers have special requests, and we also ask for flexibility. Some days are shorter, some longer depending on the work needs. However, the hours will always balance out.
Rules
No smoking, please. If you do smoke, this may be a good opportunity to detox. Alternatively, this may not be the right place for you.
No drugs, and no alcohol on the farm.