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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
11 Jun 2023
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Description
The former Rehabilitation Center turns into a Rural Hub, an innovative social and agricultural space managed by Itaca association on a gratuitous loan. Four years ago the center was entrusted to a group of five girls and since then many thingh have changed. the community that support rural hub is growing day by day.
The place deals with local produces of saffron, one of the seven traditional products of Galatone. Is engaged in the recovery of an old variety of apricot. Produces hemp tea and othe medicinal hearb teas.
This is furthermore social innovation: plans and realizes youth exchangesprograms and European seminars; host parties, cultural and artistic events; Offers co-living experience for ones who wants to visit Salento.
It's a traing opportunity for youth; it's a gathering place that people like to call "a square surronded by the nature"; It's open minded to those who want to suggest and realize a new project.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a place full of innovative activities and a perfect place to have the opportunity to develope each one project depending from how much the volunteer whant to engage himself.
it will be possible to meet different kind of people and the opportunities to learn a lot of things by them.
Help
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help with Eco Projects
Event Planning
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have a big house in countryside where is possible to stay and were we also host tourists.
In summer time it's possible that the workawayer will not have a private room, depending it it's busy with tourist. Anyway it's always possible to stay in the dormitory that rarely is busy with other people
We can offer our vegetables and a food storage full of dry food and pasta. The workawayes can use our kitchen
What else ...
volunteer will have the possibility to have bike to reach the near towns and spend the free time with the members of the association or have the opportunity to make different journey all over the area. The nearest beach is at 8 km and the biggest city at 25 km can be reached by train
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
we felt that she was engaged with the project and most important… read more
I was allowed to harvest saffron for the first time in my life, to follow the whole process of chilli powder, to help planting, to help rolling up the… read more
La giornata iniziava presto per lavorare in agricoltura, ma non è mai stato faticoso svegliarsi presto, anzi... vedere l'alba ogni mattina dava la carica per iniziare la giornata. Dovessi poi… read more
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we felt that she was engaged with the project and most important… read more
I was allowed to harvest saffron for the first time in my life, to follow the whole process of chilli powder, to help planting, to help rolling up the… read more
La giornata iniziava presto per lavorare in agricoltura, ma non è mai stato faticoso svegliarsi presto, anzi... vedere l'alba ogni mattina dava la carica per iniziare la giornata. Dovessi poi… read more
- Conexión personal.
- Conocer e Interactuar con gente nueva.
- Conocer la cultura y costumbres de la zona; comida, bailes, etc.
- Turismo.
- Conocer nuevas oportunidades...
Fabiana es una persona proactiva, atenta y generosa. Y… read more
