your space - this is where you can express yourself

Connect with nature: 10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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.

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

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

The Experience

everything is yours, all i need you to be honest and balance your ideas with mine. I am easy going and we should collaborate to get the work done as quickly as possible then relax or do your thing, time i put 5 hours but many times its less if you get on with it. town is 600 metres away for anything you need.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Italian
Between 18 and 50 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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12 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Eco Lodge

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

10 Get in touch with nature
9 Immersing in the local culture
8 Meeting locals
8 Learning about sustainability
7 Developing environmental awareness
6 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 15. Life on land
4 2. Zero hunger
4 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
1 10. Reduced inequalities

Ladina

Switzerland

Our time with Franco was great! I learned a lot about plants and did some diy around the house. We cooked together and he showed us many new recipes. Franco was always down to show us new places or made suggestions where we could go and see some more of Sicily and with that have another challenge if we wanted to. The lifestyle is not for everyone since it is very rough, but if you want to challenge yourself, (because that's what we do with Franco - Challenges!💪🏽😊) then it might be a great experience! Thank you Franco and Dumbo, Miaumiau and the other cats for this experience!☺️

about 1 month ago

Markus

Sweden

Had a great time staying with Franco! always something to do and never any rush. If you like to chat and looking to get out of society for a bit this is the perfect place!

about 1 month ago

Leo David

Argentina

La experiencia fue realmente muy buena, i can practice My English with franco! it's a great human being, learn about the Olive ! how the works done, and he show us the local down Town, i get to know the church 🙏🏻, very positive experience.

2 months ago

Cesar

Venezuela

It was a good experience to connect with nature and animals.

2 months ago

Jonathan

Germany

My visit to Franco in Sicily was excellent. We learned a lot about local Sicilian culture through his connections with the community. Franco showed us around many places, and the work and hours were organized flexibly, with roles suited to individual abilities. However, the place may not suit everyone, as it's somewhat sporadic and not the most comfortable—though this wasn't an issue for me. I'd recommend it to anyone seeking a unique experience.

about 1 year ago

franco replied

glad you found some faults, yes i want to give people a different view of things

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