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Ciao!
My name is Sally. I’m an Irish/English mum to a wonderful autistic son (Umberto), and we live together with our two friendly dogs in a beautiful 16th-century villa nestled in the countryside of northern Italy, not far from Lake Garda.
Our home is full of character, peace, and history – the kind of place that has a calming effect on all who visit. We love welcoming open-minded, independent, and kind-hearted people who bring good energy and are happy to lend a hand.
What We Need Help With:
We’re currently looking for volunteers to assist with general maintenance around the property. Tasks may vary depending on your skills and the season but could include; light gardening and outdoor upkeep, organising and tidying up storage spaces and general maintenance, assistance with projects around the villa and/or any help with social media.
About Our Home:
Our villa is peaceful, with a warm and welcoming vibe. We don’t smoke, and we kindly ask that you don’t either while on the premises. We provide meals and enjoy sharing stories and good company – though there’s always plenty of quiet space if you prefer your own time.
Location Perks:
We’re in a rural yet well-connected area, with a bus stop just minutes away on the route to Verona.
The nearest village, Rivoli Veronese, is a scenic 20-minute walk away. It’s famous for the 1797 Napoleonic battle, and now home to a small museum, ancient fort, charming cafés, restaurants, a pizzeria, grocer, bakery, pharmacy, post office, and ATM.
If you have a driver’s license, you may be able to use the family car (manual) when available.
Come experience life in a historic Italian home, enjoy the beauty of the Veneto countryside, and help us bring some love and care to this very special place.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Events & social
Art & design
Cycling
Beach
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Nature
Hiking
Performing arts
Books
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Plant care
Charity work
Culture
Pets
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During your stay, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in Italian culture especially when it comes to food. We’re always happy to share recipes and kitchen tips passed down through generations.
We also want to help you make the most of your time in this beautiful and historic region. We’ll offer local recommendations and help with transport when possible, so you can enjoy the best of what northern Italy has to offer.
We’re perfectly located just minutes from the A22 motorway, making it easy to reach many of northern Italy’s most iconic destinations:
* Lake Garda – 9 km (12 min drive)
* Lazise Castle – 14 km (15 min drive)
* Verona – 30 km (30 min drive)
* Venice – 147 km (1 hr 20 min drive)
* The Dolomites – 174 km (approx. 2 hr drive)
You’ll also have plenty of free time to explore Lake Garda — its beaches, charming villages, hidden beauty spots, and seasonal water sports — or simply enjoy a peaceful swim and soak up the sunshine.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience Italy like a local while contributing your energy to a unique and welcoming home.
Help
We’re looking for volunteers to help us keep our beautiful historic villa and its surrounding gardens clean, tidy, and well-maintained. I’ll be working alongside you and supporting where needed — you’ll never be asked to do anything I wouldn’t happily do myself.
We use only natural, “old-fashioned” cleaning products that are gentle on the environment, so a shared respect for sustainability is appreciated.
Tasks vary depending on the season and your skills, but may include:
* Light gardening and outdoor upkeep
* Organising and tidying storage spaces
* General maintenance
* Occasional help with social media content (if that’s your thing!)
* Assistance with ongoing projects around the villa
This is a relaxed and respectful environment, ideal for someone proactive, hands-on, and happy to lend their energy to an inspiring and peaceful place.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Russian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Our home is English and Italian speaking
Accommodation
You’ll have your own private bedroom, with either single beds or a double bed depending on availability. Bathrooms are shared and kept clean and comfortable for everyone’s use.
You’ll also have full access to the kitchen, which is well-equipped with everything you need for cooking and storing food. Whether you prefer preparing your own meals or joining in with ours, the space is welcoming and functional.
Bed linens and towels are provided, and there’s free Wi-Fi throughout the villa to help you stay connected. The atmosphere is peaceful and homely — perfect for volunteers looking for a calm, comfortable space to relax and unwind.
What else ...
I’m happy to help with logistics where I can — including pick-up and drop-off from the nearest train station to make your arrival and departure as smooth as possible.
This is a relaxed and respectful home, and we value open communication, kindness, and shared responsibility.
We look forward to welcoming you to our little corner of Italy!
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We live with two dogs, Our big girl, Maia is a Newfoundland. (She luckily knows she’s a dog). On the other hand, her chum, Benito is an English Bulldog and he’s convinced he’s Human. Both are very enthusiastic about people, gentle, funny, they love attention and may turn into ruffians when they begin to play.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Maia
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They brought with them their easygoing happiness and vitality; Ayu is vivacious, warm and kind. Keto is calm, unassuming and gentle.
We were still refurbishing our home and their help was amazing. Keto took on many… read more
They are very independent and self reliant and were a very mature, hardworking and conscientious addition to our workaway family, often setting the pace of work for our other volunteers.
They’ve said they’ll… read more
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They brought with them their easygoing happiness and vitality; Ayu is vivacious, warm and kind. Keto is calm, unassuming and gentle.
We were still refurbishing our home and their help was amazing. Keto took on many… read more
They are very independent and self reliant and were a very mature, hardworking and conscientious addition to our workaway family, often setting the pace of work for our other volunteers.
They’ve said they’ll… read more
We have a lot of fun, we play board games, talked about everything, lots of interesting stories, laughs and also good food, she is a great chef.… read more
If a host needs someone with an eye for detail coupled with fearless initiative and a pride in almost forensic precision then Lucas will deliver. He’s also very smart; a wicked opponent during… read more
Their sunny energy made them a pleasure to have around, and their fearless, hard working, “can do” attitude was really refreshing. They would approach tasks that were perhaps, new to them with an ,“I’m sure we can figure it out!” … and they… read more
she provided us with everything we needed and always had the best food ready! the work was fun and she was so easy going with free time! she did so much for and felt like a cool fun aunty in a way haha! love sally and I'm sure you would as well!
also such a beautiful… read more
