Animal Shelter Petralia Sottana, Italy

4.5
(4 reviews)4

Home Life & Animal Care in the Italian Countryside πŸΎπŸ‘πŸ’›

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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What you get

1

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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

You’ll be part of our daily life, helping with light house care 🧹🏑, sometimes lending a hand in the kitchen πŸπŸ‘©β€πŸ³, and giving love and attention to our animals 🐾🐢🐱. It’s a peaceful place where we share simple routines, good meals, and warm moments together. If you enjoy nature, animals, and a cozy home vibe, you’ll feel right at home here! πŸŒΏπŸ’›

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Requirements

  • Fluent Spanish or Fluent Portuguese
  • Between 22 and 50 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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4 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Practicing English
  • 1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 13. Climate action
  • 1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Debora

Argentina

4

I stayed with Rosario for almost two weeks, and it was a truly enriching experience. He is a generous and intelligent person who welcomed me into his life, introduced me to his friends, and supported my theatre performance. I recommend going with your own car to have more independence and to be able to explore beyond the farm. Personally, I found his communication style to be very warm and physically expressive, which might not feel comfortable for everyone. Still, I learned a lot β€” about him, about rural Italy, and about myself. I'm grateful for the experience.

about 1 year ago

Nayara

Brazil

5

I stayed at RosΓ‘rio's house some time ago and had a very positive experience. He was extremely kind and welcoming, especially because I came from a negative experience in another volunteering. I arrived earlier than planned and was warmly welcomed.
The tasks were calm, involving taking care of the house and the animals, always without pressure. The animals are very friendly and it was a joy to be around them. I even formed a special friendship with the cat β€” we slept together every night hahaha!

I felt part of the family and I hope to return soon!

5 months ago

Fernanda

Chile

4

I had a good experience, I really enjoyed connecting with the animals, I made a friendship with the donkey, haha, only that the village was far away. I would recommend this place to go with more people, also to spend time and work together. If anyone has more questions, you can message me 😊

7 days ago

moura

Brazil

4

RosΓ‘rio is a wonderful person, attentive and cheerful; I highly recommend them to someone who wants to have a full-time experience with the environment and animals, very joyful and energetic.
Very understanding and prioritizes health according to the weather conditions at the moment for the tasks.
I would only suggest that everyone have a financial reserve; if any unforeseen event arises during the volunteering period, even with the platform's help, it would be something for your safety and mental comfort if needed.
Thank you ☺️ for everything πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

about 1 month ago

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