Become a Volunteer at "Il Poggiolo": Experience Nature and Music!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature: 14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 12 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

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Availability

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Stay at least: 30 days

The Experience

Located in Monte Sole, just 30 minutes from Bologna, "Il Poggiolo" is a restaurant and hostel surrounded by nature. During summer, we host live music, events, and workshops where volunteers can help. Main tasks include cleaning the hostel and assisting in the restaurant during service. It’s a great chance to enjoy the Italian countryside, learn Italian, and join a vibrant community!

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Requirements

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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14 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Cultural Association

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

14 Get in touch with nature
12 Immersing in the local culture
10 Meeting locals
8 Developing social awareness
8 Meeting international travelers
6 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
7 5. Gender equality
1 1. No poverty
1 2. Zero hunger

Gabriel

Portugal

Poggiolo is a peaceful mountain refuge near Bologna, surrounded by beautiful peaks. It serves as both a hostel and a restaurant. I helped clean rooms and bathrooms, prepare breakfast, assist in the kitchen, and set up the dining area. Tasks were shared with volunteers and usually done in a few hours, though we sometimes helped after meals. Room was shared with volunteers. The sunsets, delicious food and WWII history made the place feel special. On our day off, we were driven to the nearby train station. Thank you for having me, I'm truly grateful to have contributed to this experience. Grazie!

2 months ago

Luisa

Germany

It was my first volunteer experience and I absolutely LOVED it! I'll never forget the wonderful people I met and the stunning view of the mountains. Poggiolo can be either really busy or calm and relaxing, depending on the time you're staying. Volunteers are mostly responsible for taking care of the hostel rooms and bathrooms, but there are also smaller tasks around the restaurant. On your days off you can go hiking, explore cities like Bologna or Florence or just relax in the yurt. And don't miss Mike's hot chocolate – highly recommended ;) Thank you so much for the great time with you!

3 months ago

Gabija

Lithuania

This was the most beautiful travel experience I ever had. The staff was very welcoming, always ready to help and listen to your needs. The work was easy and flexible, I could manage my time freely as I worked online throughout most of my stay. I had opportunities to travel to see the cities around Bologna on my free days. Even though the place is quite far away from public transport stations, the hosts always offered to give a lift. The place is stunning, it's perfect if you like hiking or just relaxing in nature. I'm forever grateful for all the people of the host Poggiolo <33

4 months ago

Anou

Germany

I loved my time in Poggiolo!! I've met some of the nicest people there and everyone, who worked there, was very welcoming, open and kind and always ready to take you somewhere, be it to the supermarket or a trainstation. I definitely won't forgot that place ever and I can only recommend it to everyone!! Missing this place already.

4 months ago

Camila

Chile

It was an amazing experience! the host Poggiolo is a fantastic place with the best people in it! It is quite remote but they'll take you to the train station if you want to go to Bologna or some other place. The work is simple and it's essentially cleaning the hostel, common areas and help at the restaurant by dinner time. The working hours are respected. The food is delicious and everyone who works there is so special and thoughtful. I can't recommend this place enough.The location is mind-blowing! You'll enjoy every second of it! Thank u Angelo, Nadia, Cassa, Miki, Flo, Laura, Elena. Arrivederci

5 months ago

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Hosted by Andrea

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