Eco-village project in Morano Calabro (South Italy)

Help a sustainable project: 33 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host: This host has received 7 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 38 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 34 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

15h

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.

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

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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: 10 days

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

The project is to create the basic conditions for a rural community-ecovillage in Morano Calabro fixing old houses and creating new ecological and sustainable jobs. Morano is one of the most beautiful village in south Italy where it is possible to buy cheap, ancient houses made with stones. The help is mainly in renew old houses and maintenance of olive groves, these works are in Morano Calabro and the near village Castrovillari

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Between 18 and 80 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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Decent work and economic growth

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Responsible consumption and production

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Life on land

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48 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Village

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

38 Meeting international travelers
34 Immersing in the local culture
32 Meeting locals
30 Get in touch with nature
24 Learning about sustainability
16 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

28 15. Life on land
21 12. Responsible consumption and production
17 8. Decent work and economic growth

Cielo

Mexico

Amazing, the town is beautiful, and working with Francesco was a pleasure!

27 days ago

Tomas

Argentina

Francesco is a great guy, from day one he offered me help and was always there for whatever I asked him. Working in the olive groves was a great experience, as was working in the village cleaning and discovering the charm of the eco village. If you have any doubts, come, even though it is a small town but the people are super friendly and it has very good mountains for trekking.

6 months ago

Beatriz

Brazil

My first experience as a volunteer. At first I was a little nervous because I didn't have the exact address information. I sent a message to the other volunteers asking them to help me. Francesco is a peculiar person, you have to know how to deal with his personality. I understood him and we had a peaceful coexistence. I have a fondness for him. I was there during the olive harvest period. It's not a difficult job. We spent the day in the fields. the eco village is very small and interesting. I recommend the experience to anyone who wants peace and quiet and to explore a new and different place.

6 months ago

Pauline

Germany

I had a great experience the eco village! Everything, from the work to the accomodation, was as agreed. I really liked the house that we lived in, it feels like a special place because of the antique furniture and amazing view. It's quiet and peaceful and if that's what you're looking for, it's perfect! I did a little hike to Castrovillari, the next town, which was really beautiful and went to the beach with the other volunteers. the eco village itself is an interesting place, especially the locals who are really friendly people. All in all, I would definitely recommend going there! Thank you, Francesco!

7 months ago

francesco andrea replied

Thank you Pauline. You are always welcome in my house and in Morano :-)

Clarence

Canada

The eco village is an amazing place and very calm, perfect to meet locals and other international travellers! The place is very cozy and big, perfect for living there! The hours of work are as agreed; sometimes in the afternoon, sometimes in the morning but never too early or to late! It can be hard sometimes but very rewarding! We get to see olive plantations and try different fruits and Fransesco drove us to the beach and other places in Calabria! I recommend very much this experience and I loved my stay there!

7 months ago

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