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Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature: 6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

30h

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

I am easy going and very flexible, there are no watches and nature gives me the right times to do or not to do,day time i work, nights i dont there are no rules, only be honest and collaborate do what you are supposed to do after which everyone will be happy i am sorry that i must accept a refundable deposit if you turn up, this is because many people dont,its 10 euros which i will give back on arrival

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Italian
Over 18 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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8 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Eco Lodge

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Meeting locals
6 Get in touch with nature
6 Immersing in the local culture
5 Learning about sustainability
5 Meeting international travelers
4 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 15. Life on land
3 2. Zero hunger
3 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
1 10. Reduced inequalities

Jonathan

Germany

My visit to Franco in Sicily was excellent. We learned a lot about local Sicilian culture through his connections with the community. Franco showed us around many places, and the work and hours were organized flexibly, with roles suited to individual abilities. However, the place may not suit everyone, as it's somewhat sporadic and not the most comfortable—though this wasn't an issue for me. I'd recommend it to anyone seeking a unique experience.

7 months ago

Nicolas

Ecuador

Franco is a great man!! If you want learn about true Sicilian culture and meet a great guy this is your opportunity!!

7 months ago

Alexander

Germany

The experience was really unique and totally worth it. Franco is an amazing character that tells a lot of jokes and knows a lot about gardening and Sicilian culture. He will make your stay unforgettable! You are living in small self built shads where it can get a bit cold especially during the winter months but Franco has enough blankets to deal with that.

7 months ago

Maja

Germany

Our stay was amazing! We got along with Franco super well and always felt taken care of. This place is not a 5 star hotel (accommodation-wise), but will absolutely be a 5 star experience if you commit to it. In the end, it felt like a family to us and we look forward to coming back. We cooked and ate together every day, went on trips to see sights and learned a lot from Franco. He's a remarkable person, humorous and caring once you get to know him.

7 months ago

franco replied

a real great pleasure to host Maja and Konstantine --
did not spend much time since they both helped to made a dream come true, WillySi made them work LOL..
great yoing firends, hope to meet again

Cauê

Italy

Franco is an amazing host who will help you with anything you may need during your experience, the location is great if you are looking to reconnect with the nature and have an original experience. You will meet many great people while working there and you will most likely learn a lot about nature and Sicily from this experience.

8 months ago

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