Experience Italy: Gardening, Housekeeping, and Organizing
The experience
Live in an Italian Eco-Village: Gardening, Pool & Guest Support
Exchange busy city life for olive groves, mountain views, fresh air, and beautiful Italian countryside. Your role will include a mix of gardening, helping care for the swimming pool, and preparing apartments for arriving guests. Every day is different, with plenty of time spent outdoors in nature. Join our friendly international community and enjoy an authentic Italian experience
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Fluent English or Intermediate Italian
Only welcomes couples and partners (does not accept solo volunteers)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We’re looking for couples to take on a unique role at Abruzzo Borgo, combining seeing to guests, cleaning apartments, gardening in a stunning rural setting. If you enjoy social media you can also help with this.
🌿 Gardening & Eco-Care – Help maintain our lush green spaces, from tending the vegetable garden to nurturing flowers and trees, ensuring our eco-village remains a vibrant retreat.
Guest & Apartment Help 🧹🏡
Help us keep the Borgo welcoming! Tasks include light cleaning, preparing apartments, and supporting guests. A great way to practice hospitality while living in a warm community.
This is a hands-on opportunity to live and work in a breathtaking location, embrace sustainable living, and be part of a growing eco-tourism community.
You will also be able to go to a white sand beach on your days off
Activities & Shift
Our Flexible Work Schedule
We organize our tasks to ensure you have maximum free time to explore!
Schedule Snapshot: Most work is completed during the mornings, typically running from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, including a 30-minute break. Please note that times may occasionally shift based on weather or the specific needs of the community.
Work Variety is the Spice of Life! We ensure your days are interesting. You won't be stuck doing the same thing twice! Your tasks will be diverse, ranging from hands-on gardening and meticulous cleaning to organizational projects and other essential support tasks. This is the perfect opportunity if you enjoy keeping busy with new challenges daily.
Enjoy Your Free Afternoons: With your mornings dedicated to work, your afternoons are completely free! Use this time to take advantage of the many opportunities to explore the beautiful nearby villages, hiking trails, and stunning nature spots Abruzzo has to offer.
Rules
A Few Simple Rules for a Great Stay
Maintaining a respectful and tidy environment is key to a happy stay at Abruzzo Borgo:
Guest Policy: For security and privacy, no outside guests, friends, or visitors are allowed on the property.
Be Considerate: Please maintain a respectful and quiet demeanor, especially around guest areas and after 10 PM. Your cooperation helps ensure all our guests enjoy a relaxing stay.
Tidy Up: We value cleanliness! Please always clean up after yourself in all shared spaces (kitchen, common areas, etc.) immediately after use.