Homestay Province of Como, Italy

4.0
(23 reviews)23

Come help us and enjoy the province of Como in Italy

Connect with nature
17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English
13 travelers recommend this host to practice English
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.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
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.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Hello! Are you a positive, calm soul seeking an inspiring destination? We are offering an unforgettable exchange at our stunning, peaceful villa. We need diligent individuals with a strong work ethic to help with gardening, fencing, decorating, art, cleaning etc. In return for your dedication, we provide a serene environment and a private room (subject to availability). If you take pride in your work, we cannot wait to welcome you!

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Over 18 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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23 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 17 Get in touch with nature
  • 13 Practicing English
  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 7 15. Life on land
  • 5 5. Gender equality
julia

Poland

5

I had really good time at the home. He i such a nice guy, communication was open and clear, if you have any questions, just ask. Work wasn't hard, sometimes a bit tiring but i think it's normal with renovations. Accommodation was really nice, can't wait for final results! I'd recommend going to the home!

2 months ago

Wika

Poland

5

My experience was really nice. The host was very welcoming and took good care of us. The room was very nice and the work hours were clear. He was opened to any adjustments we wanted. The work wasn't too hard, typical renovation, painting and cleaning, but I guess this can vary depending on the current project. Overall I would recommend, the area and the views are stunning

2 months ago

Tomas

Argentina

1

From the beginning, I never felt truly welcomed. It felt as if the host didn't really want us there. In my opinion, volunteering should be based on mutual respect, cultural exchange, and feeling welcome. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. Some statements made about our behavior are not true, but I prefer to focus on what we experienced. After a very disrespectful interaction of the host, we decided to leave early. If you are looking for respect and time to explore the area, this may not be the right fit. Read all the reviews carefully before deciding.

4 months ago


S replied

I respectfully disagree with this review. Respect is two way. Lola and Tomás requested reducing the agreed 6-hour day to 5 hours on the first day, which I accommodated and a 8 am start so that Lola could do her full time work in Argentina. I found him inconsiderate of shared living arrangements, occupying the kitchen for extended periods, often gaming until the early hours of the morning, which significantly affected the host family's ability to enjoy their own home. I wish them both well!

Lola

Argentina

1

In our experience, this stay did not meet our expectations . The workload was very heavy and could not be completed within the agreed 6 hours. We felt that the host treated us bad and we felt disrespected, respect is very important to us and the platform so we decided to leave earlier. Just so you know when making your choice, the work schedule and limited bus times make exploring difficult or even impossible. If you are looking for respect and cultural exchange, in our opinion this is not the right experience. We learned that reviews matter, so read them carefully.

4 months ago


S replied

I respectfully disagree with this review: the agreed 30-hour week was never exceeded (indeed, the volunteers requested reducing the agreed 6-hour day to 5 hours on their first day). I encourage prospective volunteers to read all reviews rather than relying on two disputed reviews. Lola's late-night work and loud family calls until around 2am, together with Tomás's extended gaming sessions occupying the kitchen until as late as 3am, demonstrated lack of respect/ consideration for the host family

Sasha

Canada

5

Helping at the home was a very cool experience! I really enjoyed the task I was doing, which was restoring the painted design on the ceiling. The hosts were kind and welcoming. We ate meals together with the other volunteers, they were able to drop us off at the bus stop on our days off, and they gave some recommendations of things to do. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking and the location is quite peaceful. I would recommend spending some time here!

over 1 year ago

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