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Help us to host people and enjoy the rural life

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The experience

Starting from April 2023, I am looking for motivated and happy people to be in our small hotel in the village of Gratteri (Sicily) closed to Cefalu.

I will be happy to GET help 5-6 hours per day (excluding one Day for week), with the following tasks:
- Hosting people
- Ordinary maintenance SUCH AS : home repairs and management in the house and pool
- daily cleaning of rooms in the house
- helping cooker
Trasport by bus to the sea

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

What you get

1 day off per week

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

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

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

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

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

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

Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate French

Between 19 and 55 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Work-Vacation Exchange Program for Volunteers

Welcome!

We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to join our team as a volunteer at our small hotel. This work-vacation exchange program is designed to give you a comprehensive overview of the daily operations of a hospitality establishment, allowing you to gain experience in all departments. The activities you will perform will be assigned based on your skills and past experiences, ensuring that you can contribute to the best of your abilities.

Activities & Shift

Activity Program:

Front Desk and Reception:
Assisting guests during check-in and check-out
Managing reservations and guest inquiries
Providing tourist information and local recommendations

Housekeeping:
Cleaning and tidying guest rooms
Maintaining common areas
Collaborating with staff to ensure high cleanliness standards

Food and Beverage:
Supporting breakfast preparation and service
Assisting with restaurant operations during main meals
Helping manage supplies and inventories
General Maintenance:

Performing minor maintenance and repairs
Caring for outdoor spaces and gardens
Working with the team to ensure smooth operation of the facility

Rules

Front Desk Assistant
Housekeeping Attendant
Kitchen Assistant
Waiter/Waitress
Maintenance Worker
Gardener
Event Management Assistant
Inventory Management Assistant
In-House Tour Guide
Recreational Activities Assistant

These roles cover a wide range of activities necessary for the operation of a small scattered hotel and allow volunteers to gain experience in different areas.