Help us our Hostel in Uscio , Italy & Explore the Ligurian Coast

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Connect with nature: 8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 8 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

20h

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

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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic 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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with general tasks at our charming B&B in Uscio, just 9 km from the sea and near Portofino and Genova. In your free time, enjoy trekking on the Via del Sale or Via del Mare, and experience water sports like kayaking, surfing, and snorkeling. Ideal volunteers are proactive and detail-oriented. If you see the calendar already booked do not ask because I take only 1 volunteer thank you

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Italian
Between 25 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

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Get in touch with nature
8 Meeting international travelers
8 Meeting locals
8 Immersing in the local culture
4 Developing environmental awareness
2 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 5. Gender equality
2 6. Clean water and sanitation

Fernanda

Brazil

Sonia was very kind and welcoming, the hours were respected and there was a lot of flexibility, would definitely recommend aligning things from the start and making sure communication runs freely! it was a very good time!

3 months ago

Rachael

United States

My time at Sonia's bnb was incredible!! It was stunning and just a perfect place to experience a true Italian getaway. I had a rocky start as Sonia can be a little scattered, but once we got to know each other better it was smooth sailing. Sonia truly cares about you and her guests and wants you to have the best time. Come here to relax, meet great people, and eat some gooooood food:) Thank you Sonia and Uscio!

3 months ago

Heather

United States

I fell in love with my time at the hostel. The location and views are beautiful, with lovely gardens and outdoor seating to enjoy the sunset or sunrise. Sonia is very inspiring with such a big heart. We built a wonderful friendship, and I really enjoyed working with her. You have a lot of time to explore gorgeous beaches like Camogli and Zoagli. Sonia will treat you like family, cooking traditional Italian pasta for everyone! and she shares so much history, and many incredible local restaurants, stores, and festivals! You also make new friends all over the world with the visiting guests. 🥰

4 months ago

sonia replied

Hello Heather , nice to meet you ! you are so open mind and super simpatica

Faith

United States

I loved staying at the hostel and working with Sonia. The B&B is the perfect escape to soak in the beautiful mountain view, spend time at the beach, or in neighboring towns that you can get to by train or bus. This was a very local experience and I would recommend brushing up on some Italian before coming, but Sonia and most of the guests speak very good English. Sonia helped me truly appreciate the local culture and took me to traditional events, dinners, and always shopped local! Once you understand what the daily tasks/expectations are, working with Sonia is fairly simple.

5 months ago

sonia replied

Ciao Faith thank you for your help you are so sweet girl grazie cara

sarah

Canada

I had a great experience volunteering at the hostel. Sonia gave me a true cultural experience, she taught me to cook and was very giving and fun! It was a very chill place to volunteer at and I recommend to everyone. Especially those needing a nature escape, love food and who love the beach. I had so much fun here ((: <3

6 months ago

sonia replied

Ciao Sarah we have great time , hope that you learn some italian cooking!

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