Help take care of goats in the mountains of Italy

Help a sustainable project: 12 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature: 21 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

30h

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

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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.

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.

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: 1 week

The Experience

Ciao!! :) I need help taking care of goats, gardening, and farming. If you love animals and would like to learn more about goat herding, this is the place for you! We are in an environment with rich biodiversity. Roccaverano goats graze happily, producing milk with a unique nutritional and organoleptic richness.

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Requirements

Beginner Italian or Beginner English
Over 20 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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Life on land

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21 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

21 Get in touch with nature
14 Meeting international travelers
13 Immersing in the local culture
12 Learning about sustainability
11 Developing environmental awareness
11 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 15. Life on land

Theresa

Germany

Left a week early due to allergies Work is physically demanding as expected tasks included moving fences feeding and milking goats cleaning hay and poop Milking and bottle feeding baby goats was not always easy but rewarding Communication was sometimes tricky due to the language barrier Not everyone will be fully prepared and that's okay The point is to learn see if it's for you and I encourage trying Food was great accommodation was good Bring waterproof gear and work gloves Safe but expect long hours unpredictable conditions and lots of physical work

3 months ago

Maria

France

Staying at La Servaja with the farm and Eva was an unforgettable experience. My help was appreciated, and I fully immersed myself in farm life. The work is intense—expect to work more than stated on the profile, with no rest days if you agree, as the animals need daily care. I learned so much, and the experience was incredibly rewarding. If you love animals and are ready for real farm life, this is the place for you!

4 months ago

Valeria

Italy

My stay at the farm and Eva's farm was extraordinary. I enjoyed every day and everyone - from people to animals ;) they are incredible hosts, they not only are available for you to find your place in their daily routine, but also open to share their lifestyle and values, and masterchef level meals ;) Having to deal with animals, be prepared to work hard and adapt to needs and priorities: it may require you to work longer and harder, but it is totally rewarding. If you truly want to experience what it means to be a Shepard, I couldn't recommend this experience more! Hope to be back there soon!

5 months ago

Gian replied

Come già ti abbiamo comunicato in diverse occasioni, siamo grati di averti avuta con noi, del tuo aiuto, della condivisione di esperienze e sogni.. ci hai regalato speranza e positività! Grazie, a presto, Eva e Gian.

Pauline

Canada

Unfortunately, my worst experience ever (and the only bad I had so far with WorldPackers)… I do not fear working alone 8-10 hours a day, but they put you in a part of the house and barely talk to you, except for what to do and blame you on what you did wrong. So there is a real cultural exchange here, just felt like an unpaid employee. The worst part was when I left; there was a misagreement on what needed to be cleaned, and the 2 hosts responded with verbal violence and physical agressivity. I was insulted and being told I did nothing good (which was not said during my stay). Unacceptable.

27 days ago

Márton

Hungary

This two weeks with the farm was a perfect opportunity to experience how a shepherd's life looks like. I could immerse myself into the Italian countryside lifestyle, which means, sometimes you have to work all the day, but this is absolutely worth it. I loved to work with the goats, my favourite part was when we went to the pasture with goats in the morning. the farm cooks very good dishes, the pastas and the cheese are wonderful and the house is really cosy.

6 months ago

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