Help us with agro-forestry in our beautiful place in Italy.

Italy

5

Greta experience. I learned a lot. It's a lot of work but worth it.

about 1 year ago

Bulgaria

5

I am glad that I had the chance to be a volunteer at this wonderful place! It was an unforgettable experience for me! The property is very beautiful, as is the whole region of Alberobello. Franco is a very kind, friendly host and his passion to turn this place into the new home for his family is very touching. He also has wide knowledge on many topics so you could talk with him for hours! I would recommend this place for everyone who dreams about spending some useful time in the captivating nature of Southern Italy!

over 1 year ago

Croatia

5

It was an awesome experience of renewing an abandoned property and gardening in the marvelous landscape. Franco is very nice, he was living all around the world and speaks several languages. If it wasn't so cold weather in March, I would feel more comfortable.

over 1 year ago

United States

5

I had a great time with Franco! Learned about local food and getting to explore alberobello and the surrounding area by bike was really nice. Franco was a great host, my only recommendation for people applying is to bring warm clothes as the house was a little chilly :)

over 1 year ago

Brazil

2

My experience at Franco's farm was positive but could be improved. While Franco and his family were lovely, the work schedule was inflexible, limiting free time for exploring, because working in the morning and afternoon makes it very difficult, since the farm is an hours walk from alberobello (the closest city from where you can catch a bus or train to other places) and 40 minutes by bike. There were issues with insufficient food, uncomfortable accommodations, and feeling more like an employee than a volunteer. Improvements in these areas are needed for a better experience.

about 1 year ago

Franco replied

Only in summer we divide our activities in 2 different times morning and afternoon, because mid day is too hot, this guy comes to go at beach during weekdays. I’m flexible only when I can and surely if you ask in polite way. Beds are good for who work a lot and tired at night, till now all volunteers liked. I offer vegetarian food , more than it’s possible eat any 2 or 3 days for not wasting and sometimes to who is respectful and polite and patient I offer extra food only to who deserve it making activities perfectly , (surely if you ask me directly you lost that gift) . I explain more than 1 times , till many times how to make perfectly the activity only to who is lazy and incapable. Volunteering means go to give more than what you take, a lot, a lot more , dear Danilo put down your head Pride is the evil of this world

Poland

4

Franco and his family are only just starting their World Packers "career" so give them a chance. Communication is key. Like always, you need a few days to adapt, so does he. If you communicate your needs and issues, you are very likely to achieve the result you are looking for. Francesco is a busy person so help him help you. The area is quiet and remote. Use your free time to walk to Alberobello and choose a different route every time. Cute trulli, olives, wine. I cannot give 5/5 because the pool is broken and empty.

about 1 year ago

Franco replied

Live in a Farm is meant working into nature, be farmers means work to the nature. There’s no timeline with nature, just be busy , busy and happy to be busy all day ; of course who come here looking at clock all day and stop at fixed minute will feel bad to waste time later coz bored. Swimming pool is the point? The point is : enjoy to do my activities to try to get what is the meaning to be Franco in my farm that you will try that only here and when finish give me the gift to help me to repair swimming pool or repair bikes to be used at free time from all other volunteer coming after you. This is the point. Work more means give love

Chile

5

Gran experiencia! Fue un gran voluntariado donde conocí más de la cultura y de los olivos.franco nos recibió con la mejor energía y lo mejor que se hace participe de todo lo que se realiza en las tareas a desarrollar y siempre está a la disposición si así lo requieres. 100% recomendado

11 months ago

Chile

5

Agradezco conocer a Franco y su familia, aprendí de su experiencia de vida, de la vida en el campo del sur de Italia. Hay que tener energía para las múltiples tareas que hay que hacer en la finca, se trabaja como es en el campo, a modo personal me gusto que fueran diferentes para no caer en la monotonía de una sola actividad. El proyecto está en proceso de avance así que voluntarios con voluntad ayudarían muchísimo. Es un lugar bonito y tranquilo si quieres desconectar

11 months ago

Brazil

5

Minha experiência com o Franco foi incrível, tudo foi passado de maneira clara e ele é super aberto a sugestões além de ter uma família linda que tive o privilégio de conhecer um pouco. O ponto negativo é não ter wifi mas isso acaba sendo ótimo pra se desconectar um pouco e aproveitar o contato com a natureza. Aprendi muitas coisas ligadas ao cultivo e vi muitas coisas diferentes. Foi um grande aprendizado passar esse tempo lá!

12 months ago

Mexico

5

Franco es muy amable, el tiempo que estuvimos aquí fue muy ameno y divertido, fue mi primer voluntariado y no pude haber tenido una mejor experiencia.

over 1 year ago

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