Pacciama - permaculture experience on Etna in subtropical climate

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness: 2 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
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.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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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

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.

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

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

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Hi there! 🙏 I am looking for help at the end of September. At that time we'll plant trees, we'll do some prunings, plant lot of vegetables, plaster walls and...don't know yet! 🫣 If we are lucky we can still go to the sea 😁 Temperatures will be adorabile, mosquitos will be not 😁 I suppose we'll be 3-4 people at that time 🙏 I ask for a videocall, it usually takes 30 to 40 minutes, and give up to three days to make a choice 🙏 good travelling!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Italian
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

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.

Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Affordable and clean energy

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

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

2 Get in touch with nature
2 Developing environmental awareness
2 Meeting locals
2 Learning about sustainability
1 Immersing in the local culture
1 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 7. Affordable and clean energy
2 15. Life on land
1 2. Zero hunger

Katharina

Germany

My time with Alberto and the project was transformative! From the very first moment, he makes sure everyone feels welcome and comfortable. He teaches with so much love and patience and is always happy to share his knowledge. His place is absolutely beautiful; an open and heartfelt space where you can deeply connect with nature. It offers stunning views of the ocean and is home to many chickens, cats, and the politest dog you'll ever meet. I had the most wonderful time there and Iam deeply grateful for this experience!

26 days ago

Kelly

Canada

My experience at the project truly was one of a kind. Alberto was an amazing host, flexible and kind. The work was varied and as agreed upon before arrival. It takes a bit to get used to the land, but once you do you will feel right at home. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking to learn more about Sicily, auto sustainability and to connect with nature. Added bonus: there's dogs, cats and chickens on the land so you will have free zootherapy during your stay 🐕🐈‍⬛🐓🌞

4 months ago

Alberto replied

Kelly has spent almost a month in Pacciama and time togheter was great! She is a person capable to bring joy, laughter, and tips and ideas to make everything fancier. She is reliable, independent in the tasks given and time with her brings fun for sure. Life here is challenging in winter and she has demonstrated to have strong will. As a host I would say she brought the help I was looking for, as a human I say time togheter has enriched a month of my life. Thank you 🫂

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