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

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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!

What you offer

25 hours of help 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

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are thrilled to invite you to join our volunteer program at the hostel! Your support is invaluable to us, and we have a variety of exciting activities for you to get involved in:

Hostel Cleaning: Help us maintain a clean and welcoming environment by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms and common areas, and making beds.

Restaurant Assistance: Join our team during breakfast service by setting up tables, serving food and beverages, and clearing tables.

Maintenance Tasks: Assist with minor repairs, painting, and laundry to keep our hostel in top condition.

Yurt Construction: Be part of something special as we build a yurt! Follow construction instructions and help with assembly.

Gardening and Outdoor Maintenance: Tidy up outdoor spaces and assist with gardening tasks to beautify our surroundings.

Your dedication and enthusiasm will make a real difference to our community