Make yourself at home and become part of our community in Catania
The experience
We love welcoming people who enjoy sharing daily life and connecting with others here in Catania. We believe every person is unique and brings something different to the house, whether it’s energy, ideas, skills, or simply their presence.
We need help with taking care of the house, keep the spaces clean and welcoming guests during check-ins. If that sounds like something for you, we’d be happy to have you with us.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
3 days off per week
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian
Between 21 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
At our place, everyone contributes to making the house a welcoming and cozy spot for travelers. Your role will be to help out with:
-Greeting guests as they arrive and helping them feel at home.
-Showing them around and being there for any questions or needs.
-Keeping the space clean and tidy, both the common areas and guest rooms.
-Getting beds ready and making sure rooms are set for the next visitors.
-Helping out with check-ins when needed.
We believe every person brings their own vibe and energy, and your contribution will help keep the spirit of the house alive and welcoming.
Activities & Shift
We divide the work into 4 days with shifts of 5 /6 hours and 3 days off. One shift is from 10:00 to 15:00 and the other is from 15:00 to 21:00
In the morning shift we prepare the beds for our next guest and we clean de common areas and check-in.
In the afternoon shift you will clean the bathrooms, take away the trash and check-in.
Rules
Respect for the place and people is essential. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
We expect everyone to treat each other with kindness, openness, and respect, embracing diversity and fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Please take care of the space as if it were your own, and be mindful of noise, cleanliness, and shared responsibilities.
Excessive use of substances is not welcomed, as we aim to maintain a healthy and positive environment for everyone.