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Helping Hand for a Family Home in the Italian Countryside!!

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The experience

I’m Fabio and I live with my mom in a large house in the Italian countryside. It’s a peaceful place surrounded by nature, and we always welcome an extra helping hand. Tasks vary depending on the season or needs (cleaning,gardening,repairs)We offer three homemade meals a day, based on what we cook for the family. The nearest village is 5km away about an hour’s walk,but very charming and close to the sea. We can also drive you to the market weekly.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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.

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

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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 Spanish

Between 25 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Join our family in the peaceful Italian countryside and become part of a warm, welcoming home. As a volunteer, you’ll help with a variety of household tasks that change with the seasons and daily needs—from cleaning and gardening to repairs. You’ll enjoy homemade meals, comfortable accommodation, and the chance to experience authentic rural life. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner based on what we cook for the family; if you want extra snacks or specific items, you’ll need to purchase them yourself, but I’m happy to drive you to the market.

The location is quiet and surrounded by nature, with limited public transport, but we offer rides to the market or nearby towns when scheduled. Whether you want to relax, explore nearby villages, or simply enjoy a slower pace of life, this program offers a meaningful and flexible way to contribute and connect.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers are warmly invited to help with a variety of household tasks that change with the seasons and what’s needed at the moment. These can include gentle cleaning, gardening, organizing, and simple repairs around the house. The tasks are easy to manage, don’t require heavy physical effort, and are always safe. You’re welcome to take breaks whenever you need.

We usually work around 25 hours per week, spread over 5 days, with 2 days off for rest and exploration. The schedule is flexible and we’ll happily arrange it together to suit both your needs and ours.

Rules

Our home is a cozy and peaceful place where we all help each other keep things tidy and comfortable. If you enjoy the meals we prepare, it would be wonderful if you could kindly help by putting your dishes in the dishwasher and keeping your room neat and welcoming.

I’d love to show you around the nearby area, and while I can’t do this every day, we’ll happily plan outings together so we can enjoy them fully.

The most important thing is to keep open, gentle, and honest communication—this helps us all feel comfortable and enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere.