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Be a handyperson and add charm to an Italian escape!

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The experience

Join the Ostello Bello Firenze family! We’re looking for someone reliable to help keep our hostel tidy and welcoming. Tasks include light cleaning, small maintenance, and occasional painting. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, meet travelers from around the world, and experience life in the heart of Florence!

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

What you get

2 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.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Over 18 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

Do you like clean spaces, organized corners, and a smooth-running environment? We’re looking for a proactive and reliable person to help us keep our hostel in top shape!

At Ostello Bello Firenze, we host travelers from all over the world in a fun and social atmosphere. Your main role will be helping with small daily cleaning tasks, keeping common areas tidy, handling light maintenance (like touch-ups or basic fixes), and occasionally doing some painting work to freshen things up.

Nothing too heavy or technical — just a helping hand to support our awesome staff and make sure the space feels welcoming for everyone.

In exchange, you’ll get to live in the heart of Florence, meet new people every day, and enjoy the energy of a vibrant international hostel.

If you like to stay organized and want to experience life in one of Italy’s most beautiful cities, we’d love to have you join the Ostello Bello family!

Activities & Shift

Generally you will work 5 hours per day the manager or the reception will tell you the task for the day if you don't have any already. After a deadline is set the shifts can also be organised in different hours each day, but don't worry we won't make you work more then 20 hours every week.
The shifts will be during the morning or afternoon giving you the evening and nights free to explore and party.

Rules

It's important to follow the directions of the staff and respect the deadlines that will be given.