Help us maintain this estate from 1354, once owned by the Templar

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 43 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 42 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

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.

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: 2 weeks

The Experience

October/November: We need help preparing the olives for harvest, and harvesting Collecting wood for the winter. We need someone who can; * Do maintenance & re-lay the electrical wires & install a computer for the irrigation system * do basic cementing in the garden * plaster walls * sand & oil doors & windows * gardening work

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 60 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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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

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55 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

43 Meeting international travelers
42 Get in touch with nature
28 Practicing English
27 Immersing in the local culture
24 Meeting locals
15 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

32 15. Life on land
20 3. Good health and well-being

Berk

Turkey

Podere Sasso was a peaceful and inspiring place, deeply connected with nature. During my time there, I had the opportunity to model and design the rooms of the home house. This experience was very meaningful and enriching for my career in interior architecture. No one tried to impose limits or act superior. it truly felt like I was at my family's summer house. Raymond was a wonderful host and the meals were delicious. The village is a bit far, but if you see it as a bit of exercise, it becomes much more enjoyable. Thank you for everything. Hope to see you again.

29 days ago

Tamiris Cristina

Italy

Podere Sasso is a place that touched my heart in such a short time. I felt truly welcomed by the hosts and inspired by the volunteers and everything I lived there. Sharing moments, connecting with people, enjoying the nature, the food, and the energy of this place made me grow in many ways. I'll always carry this experience with a lot of gratitude.

about 2 months ago

Andreas

Netherlands

I really loved the place and it felt amazing to enter the property. Its true what others say, Podero Sasso has something magical. Great for people who like nature and are not afraid to get their hands dirty, i liked the fact that you can organize your own working hours as long as you manage to do the 30hours a week. Also the people you work with are really kind , same goes for Raymond and his wife. They make you feel welcome and appreciated. About the food, you can make your own breakfast and the lunch and diner they provide is amazing. They take good care of you. 10/10 ❤️ cheers

2 months ago

Mj

United States

A great overall experience. I loved getting to work on the garden, the landscaping projects, and being at this property. What was originally going to be 2 weeks turned into 6 in the end!

2 months ago

Mj

United States

Well I'm still here after the original two weeks that I planned to stay here, and I've definitely enjoyed my time at Podere Sasso. The gardening, landscaping, and soil preparation we've been doing has been nice because I can see that we are chipping away at projects that are making a difference for the future. Ray, Ilaria, and crew work really hard, so it's inspiring to get motivated by their hard work they're doing as well. Great to be in nature with nice people, recommendable for sure.

3 months ago

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