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*WE ARE LOOKING FOR 2 PEOPLE for HOUSE KITCHEN RENOVATION* - from the end of MARCH till MAY
*WE ARE LOOKING FOR 2 COOK* - from JUNE till JULY
Events, festivals, courses, bio-building, creative construction, gardening and community by volcano Etna, Italy
Since 2019 a small group of friends has been based in an isolated area, in the Alcantara Valley, by the suggestive medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia, under the Etna volcano.
We are rebuilding an ancient villa from the 1800s, organizing cultural events, and being a hub for creativity and culture in the valley of the Alcantara River. Immersed in nature we work hard to further our goal of creating an artistic community, self-sufficient, eco-sustainable and creative. We work a lot with reclaimed materials and we organize courses to spread knowledge on herbs, natural food and agriculture, building in eco-sustainable ways, music, and much more.
We are looking for long-term volunteers with skills in all kind of buildings and plumbers, hard workers or just people full of energy and ready to learn and get responsibilities in a multifaceted cultural, agricultural and construction project. You will be working in a stimulating environment with plenty of young, international volunteers.
We normally know volunteers for about 10 days and after we confirm the stay for a minimum one month.
A common dormitory is available but if possible double rooms also.
We take care of about 3 hectares: a vegetable garden, aromatic plants and many varieties of trees to pick, to plant and take care. We do beekeeping, Preserves, dry food, natural cosmetics, hospitality, events and much more. It's a non-profit community.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR LONG-TERM VOLUNTEERS ONLY (depending on which project we have to do, read above).
FROM 1/2 TO 3 MONTHS.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Permaculture, organic garden, beekeeping, music, circus and Sicilian culture. All tribes are welcome!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We work creating beautiful events, building with reclaimed materials and restauring the house we live in, tending to the garden, making preserves , taking care of the animals, looking after the house ( cooking, cleaning ) and much more
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Haitian Creole: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
Dormitory
What else ...
Our place is in the middle of the countryside between Francavilla di Sicilia and Castiglione di Sicilia. 2km from Francavilla. Around here there is so much to see, visit and enjoy. 300metres from Alcantara river! Not very easy solutions with public transports but connected with Catania, Fontanarossa Airport.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Tutte le persone che la abitano sono entrate nel mio cuore. Ho potuto partecipare alla raccolta delle olive, al laboratorio di serigrafia, all'organizzazione degli eventi. È un ambiente dinamico, se vi piace essere sempre in movimento e in mezzo alle persone non rimarrete… read more
We got to do some really nice construction projects and got the… read more
Maybe easier with some notions in italien. Thanks again for everything :)
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Tutte le persone che la abitano sono entrate nel mio cuore. Ho potuto partecipare alla raccolta delle olive, al laboratorio di serigrafia, all'organizzazione degli eventi. È un ambiente dinamico, se vi piace essere sempre in movimento e in mezzo alle persone non rimarrete… read more
We got to do some really nice construction projects and got the… read more
Maybe easier with some notions in italien. Thanks again for everything :)
Thank you for having me!
I had some difficulties because of the language. I don't speak italian and many times I did not know what's going on or could not catch up or join in to conversations. But I learned a lot, not only italian, but about the plants, animals, life. Taking part in festivals'… read more
Grande Zara!!
I stayed here for five weeks, and experienced so much I’m not sure where to start… I arrived just in time to prepare for the big festival, which was so much fun. I made many beautiful friendships, did many, many diverse things, saw incredible places in the valley and beyond, listened to the best music.… read more
In questo bel progetto i lavori da fare ci sono tantissimi in quanto alla varietà, noi principalmente abbiamo fatto lavori in legno, di… read more
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Have good time !