Explore the genuine Puglia's culture while helping at our Hostel!

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Connect with the locals: 22 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Night Shift: Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

€ 25

One time

Fee pays for

Donation to project

Description

We require you to book, the first night only, managing your data as a guest, transmitting the data to the authorities, and assigning your bed in the hostel. PLEASE NOTE: the price starts from 25€ but may vary accordinlgly by the advance booking or hight season!

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Name: Finca Ganadito will offer you a volunteering certificate.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

May

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Oct

Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

We offer you the opportunity to explore Lecce and Salento while you help us with for a few hours a week. Tasks includes: activities with guests, managing reservations at reception, helping with cleaning and making the beds in the rooms. Applicants must speak English and preferably some Italian but this is not essential. In return you will get free accommodation in a spacious mixed dorm room, free breakfast, free use of the kitchen, and discount

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Italian
Between 18 and 50 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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38 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

29 Meeting international travelers
22 Meeting locals
22 Practicing English
20 Immersing in the local culture
6 Get in touch with nature
5 Practicing Spanish

Nele

Germany

I loved this experience!! We all cooked a lot together learned about local holidays and went to all the beaches around. The work wasn't too hard or challenging and the team feeling was very strong. We really felt like a small family.

4 days ago

Shauna-Rose

Ireland

I had a great time at the hostel! This was my first volunteering experience and I stayed for 1 month. The work is easy and you have a lot of free time to explore Puglia. The hostel is very modern and clean with lots of space to chill out. It's also a great way to learn some Italian, Spanish or English. Alessio, Antonio, and Maria are so welcoming and you really become a little family with the other volunteers. I would definitely recommend to stay during the summer months if you can. Overall it was a great experience and I can't wait to visit again in the future!

5 months ago

Lottie

United Kingdom

Volunteering at the hostel was the best experience. I met the most amazing people and the area is really beautiful so I can't recommend it enough! I already miss it ❤️

6 months ago

Naomi

United Kingdom

I loved working at the hostel! Met the most amazing people and the town is so beautiful. Already missing everyone ❤️

6 months ago

Leticia

Brazil

The weeks I spent on the hostel were essential to feel the taste of life in the south of Italy. The staff and the other volunteers build a real family, where everyone helps each other and you can really feel how collaborative a team can be. The tasks are pretty easy and, depending on the shift, fast to be finished. One of the highlights of the experience is Antonio, the supervisor! Always lovely with every single person, he tought me a lot about speaking Italian and the fantastic food he used to prepare everyday. I'm grateful for all I learned and the moments that we shared!

6 months ago

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Hosted by Alessio

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