Gardening at our park at Maniero Montecassiano - April

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The experience

Volunteer Position: Garden & Grounds Maintenance Helper at a Boutique Estate in Le Marche, Italy
Join us at Maniero Montecassiano — a stunning, exclusive boutique villa in Le Marche, surrounded by a registered park with over 400 olive trees, lush fruit orchards (figs, lemons, peaches, and more depending on the season), and beautifully maintained greenery. We're a small, personal retreat venue for weddings and holiday

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What you offer

32 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

2 days off per week

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

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Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

What you'll do (approx. 6 hours per day, 6 days per week):

Painting and refreshing outdoor structures, fences, or garden features
Cleaning and maintaining paths in the park, garden areas, and vegetable garden
Light weeding, pruning, mulching, and general tidying to keep everything neat and inviting
Helping with seasonal tasks like harvesting fruit when available or preparing beds in the vegetable garden
Occasional small outdoor projects to enhance the grounds (always fun and varied!)

The work is physical but rewarding — no heavy construction or machinery involved. It's perfect for those who enjoy being outdoors, getting their hands dirty, and seeing immediate results in a peaceful, scenic environment.
What we offer in exchange:

Private or shared accommodation in our beautiful villa (comfortable rooms with modern touches — photos available!)
Access to full kitchen facilities for self-catering (we love sharing meals when possible)
Use of the saltwater swimming pool (seasonal, April–September), private padel court, beach volleyball, indoor gym, arcade hall, and wellness area
Free time to explore the stunning Le Marche region — we're just 25 minutes from beautiful Adriatic beaches (like Sirolo), charming hill towns, and great local food/wine
A warm, welcoming family atmosphere with cultural exchange, good conversations, and occasional shared activities
Immersion in Italian countryside life in a luxurious yet laid-back setting

Who we're looking for:

Positive, reliable, and self-motivated people who enjoy outdoor work and nature
Basic English (Italian is a plus but not required)
No prior experience necessary — just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
Respect for our peaceful environment and our small team
1 week stay