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Independence: you get your own accommodation & self-made-schedule

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The experience

Experience the charm of South Italy while helping us enhance our beautiful family home in Montecorice.
We're looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including solar power, plumbing, e-bike repair, plastering, and carpentry.

You'll enjoy flexible hours (you decide when to work)accommodation, and the chance to explore the stunning Cilento coast on our fast e-bikes.

The communion withs will be mostly online, we may not be there.

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

5 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Italian

Only welcomes couples and partners (does not accept solo volunteers)

Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We need help with solar power installation, electrical works, plumbing, e-bike repair, plastering, carpentry, general organization, maintenance, home repairs, painting, and decorating.

FOOD is NOT INCLUDED

OWN ACCOMMODATION
We can host up to eight volunteers. Normally couples are preferred.
You'll also have the option to socialize with guests from our other accommodations.

HIGH-SPEED WiFi
Stable, reliable, and unlimited.

FAST FAT EBIKES
You should do 5 additional hrs of work per week (15+5=20) to use them.

GOOGLE SHEETS & WHATAPP
We share the task list on a Google spreadsheet. You will choose what you want/can do and write down the hours you helped.
So you need to be able to use Google spreadsheets.
We will use WhatsApp to communicate daily.

Activities & Shift

ACCOMMODATION (private)

You may have:
An apartment of 50m2, with two bedrooms, a balcony, and a full kitchen. It has beds for eight people.
Or, alternatively, a RUSTIC accommodation: a fully equipped cave ONE-ROOM apartment of about 20m2.
I will tell you in advance which accommodation you will get.
More details about them:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33291135
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14877720
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28248687

HELPING HOURS
EACH VOLUNTEER is expected to help 15 hours/week, with the FLEXIBILITY to create your own schedule as long as the agreed tasks are completed.
Want an EBIKE ? We ask for 5 EXTRA hours/week.

We use GOOGLE SHEETS to keep track of everything.
We aren't often on-site, so you'll have plenty of INDEPENDENCE.

Rules

Respect and Courtesy:
Treat everyone with respect and kindness.
Avoid using offensive language or behavior.

Safety First:
Follow all safety guidelines and instructions.
Report any unsafe conditions immediately.

Work Ethic:
Be punctual and reliable.
Notify in advance if you are unable to attend a scheduled activity.

Cleanliness:
Keep your living area tidy.
Participate in daily or weekly cleaning duties.

Communication:
Communicate openly about any issues or concerns.
Respect privacy and personal space.

Local Culture:
Make an effort to understand and honor local customs and traditions.
Be mindful of cultural differences.

Household Rules:
No loud music or disturbing neighbors
Respect the property and other people.

Substance Use:
No drugs
No alcohol abuse

Thanks :-)