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Guest House Province of Parma, Italy

2.5
(3 reviews)3

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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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.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

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30 days

The Experience

My name is Francesco, and together with my girlfriend, we manage a cozy Airbnb apartment with three private rooms. Unlike a hostel, our place is quiet and does not have shared common areas or a party atmosphere. Each guest has their own private room to enjoy a comfortable and independent stay. This is the perfect place for travelers looking for a peaceful and private accommodation experience in Italy.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Italian or Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 45 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 Reviews

2.5

Host & Team

2.5

Hours & Tasks

3.0

Guest House

3.0

Learning & Fun

2.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 1 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 5. Gender equality
  • 1 8. Decent work and economic growth

Argentina

1

I strongly discourage volunteering here. The host did not honor the agreed conditions: the promised reimbursement was first reduced, then completely refused. The private space was not as described, and expectations kept changing without notice. He frequently sent messages outside working hours, sometimes making unjustified accusations and disrespecting volunteers, clients, and the manager, creating a hostile atmosphere. I've volunteered for 10+ years with great experiences, this was the worst. The hostel was overcrowded, increasing workload and stress. If you still go, have a backup plan.

21 days ago


Francesco replied

Dear Stephanie,

You arrived without signing the agreement or confirming via Worldpackers, trying to avoid rules and reviews. We hosted you out of empathy, but you ignored basic tasks, disrespected roles, and caused operational issues. We had to ask you to leave. After asking us not to review you, you waited till the last minute to leave yours — a calculated and dishonest move. This experience revealed a lack of transparency, reliability, and integrity.

Brazil

2

Infelizmente, minha experiência não foi como eu esperava, e precisei encerrar o voluntariado mais cedo. Pontos combinados previamente não foram cumpridos. Após uma longa viagem, a recepção foi distante, assim que cheguei, só pediram que eu colocasse minha mala em um canto e começasse a limpar imediatamente, sem sequer me oferecer água. Não senti acolhimento. O apartamento era pequeno, desorganizado e sem privacidade, e o banheiro não tinha tranca. Diante disso, optei por sair no dia seguinte, pois não me senti segura ou à vontade. Espero que este feedback ajude a melhorar futuras experiências.

3 months ago


Francesco replied

Dear Kao,
We welcomed you warmly, shared dinner, and showed you everything. You started your shift but left the next day without notice, taking the key and disappearing. No message, no goodbye. That’s not respectful or safe. We honored our agreement — you left without communication after staying and eating for free. We hope future hosts are aware.

Argentina

5

Mi experiencia en Europeo la casa Room fue realmente buena. Me recibieron súper, me sentí súper contenida, y estuve muy cómoda. Gracias por todo!

3 months ago

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