Enjoy Italian family life and help us care for our vegetable garden in Sicily, Italy.

Help a sustainable project: 4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

The Experience

We are a family of four, we live in the country, between hens and garden, we like to eat well, but naturally, and to host new and interesting people, there is a lot to do and always new jobs 'home made, who wants to learn will receive so much help, we seek active and cheerful people, accustomed to work, open to new experiences and who already have an idea of active and constructive work, accustomed to adapt to the most diverse situations.

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Requirements

Fluent Italian or Intermediate 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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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Gender equality

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Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting locals
4 Immersing in the local culture
3 Learning about sustainability
3 Creating true social impact
3 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 15. Life on land
2 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 7. Affordable and clean energy
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Alejandra

Colombia

Volunteering in the farm was the best worldpackers experience we've had. We helped with gardening, planting and cleaning, we found it as meaningful work on a truly inspiring permaculture farm. The host lucia and giancarlo were incredibly kind and welcoming. They treated us like family, shared their knowledge generously and made sure we were always comfortable. We stayed in a cozy private caravan and enjoyed delicious meals every day. Beyond the work, we learned so much about permaculture and sicilian culture, and we left feeling inspired and grateful for having such a amazing time.

21 days ago

madi

United States

My trip out to the farm was quite last minute but Lucia and her husband were quick to work with me. Upon arrival I felt at home and welcomed. They are excellent hosts!! I felt the work was rewarding and not too extreme. I was able to immerse myself in true Sicilian culture as well, the food was amazing. The sustainability practices were plentiful as well, from compost and solar panels and recycling and reusing and resourcing. I really recommend volunteering here!! If you're looking to immerse yourself in sustainability practices, Sicilian culture and the countryside, this this is for you :)

2 months ago

William

United Kingdom

I second everything said in Seraina's review we had the best time learned so much about permaculture and the Sicilian way of life, food was great and we really felt at home! We will be back :)

8 months ago

Seraina

Switzerland

The time at the farm figlo the farm was Amazing! The whole family made us feel welcome and at home. The food Lucia makes is delicious, fresh and there is plenty for everyone. They took us to see how the olives we picked got turned into oliveoil which was a unique experience along with other things. We recomand this place if you are interested in learning about permaculture and sustainability. Thank you again fot this unforgetable time, we will definiteley return oneday❤️

8 months ago

Yue

Japan

Lucía y su familia son muy acogedores. Yo hablaba principalmente en español, y Lucia hablaba principalmente en italiano, esto lo agradezco mucho. El trabajo fue principalmente desherbar y lavar platos después de las comidas. Lucía y Giancarlo fueron muy considerados sobre terminar el trabajo cuando hacía demasiado calor. El caravan es cómodo. Los gallos son ruidosos por la mañana, mejor usar tapones para los oídos. Grazie mille Lucía y Giancarlo!

9 months ago

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