Have fun helping in a backpackers hostel in Sicily.

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Description
BREAKING NEWS: We have an OPENING FOR A VOLUNTEER on short notice, starting OCTOBER 5th! You need to speak solid English, Italian skills are preferred but not mandatory. Dorm bed in spacious room with high ceiling and balcony, free WIFI, big breakfast and some basic food for cooking (rice, pasta etc.) included. First come, first serve, so apply immediately ;) See you soon in sunny Catania!

We are Angela & Marcello, four years ago, we opened the hostel, this is a fantastic job. We will be happy to host you. Please be aware we are looking for a minimum 1 month workawayers, and those who are only interested in less than that, won't be considered!
We are a Backpackers Hostel looking for enthusiastic volunteers! This is a great opportunity to explore the sunny Sicily, learn some Italian and have a great time in a great city!
An important update: We have recently moved to a new location, right in the center of town, a minute from the Duomo square, you don't get more central in Catania than us!
Our building is amazing and offers the best views of Catania!
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Helping with Tourists
Language practice
Art project
Other
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Help
In exchange for 24 hours of volunteering per week we offer free accomodation in a dorm, breakfast, wi-fi, laundry any hostel service. Your duties will include reception help, cleaning. A night shift a week would also be necessary, depending on how busy we are. Meet other travelers and have a ton of fun while living for free in Catania centre. Contact for more info!! We look forward to seeing you! You will be asked to do a night shift here and there, but you don't have to stay up all night, just make sure you are around at the hostel. For your meals, you can use the hostel's kitchen. The street market it's really cheap and good.
IF YOU ARE THINKING OF COMING OVER PLEASE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM ONE MONTH STAY! THANKS FOR CHECKING OUR POST.
Languages spoken
Italiano, English, Français, Deutsch, Español.
Accommodation
One bed in hostel dorm.
What else ...
We have no request, if you speak or want to learn a bit of Italian, for us is perfect.
1 MONTH STAY A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR US!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Volunteering hours expected
24 h per week

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Hostel in Catania

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Host ref number: 946638699774

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(Excellent)

by Katharina

[12/08/2016]

Che dire... grazie grazie grazie mille di tutto, Angela e Marcello!!!

Now that I´m back home after these months in Sicily and Catania I´m already missing the most beautiful hostel of the world and the stunning view of it´s rooftop terrace... I got used to see the Etna every morning ;-)

This experience was my first workaway-experience and I… read more
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(Excellent)

by Edivaldo Cabral da Silva

[16/04/2016]

Wonderful time I spent in this hostel.
Located in the center of Catania, it is easy access to the best places on the town. Close to the harbor to watch a beautiful sunset, this place has an amazing view of the wonderful Etna and is good to explore other beautiful cities from Sicily
I did not feel at work. I felt at home! Angela, Marcelo and all… read more
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(Excellent)

by Jasmin

[19/03/2016]

Dear familiy,
Working with you in the hostel was just a beautiful Experience. I met so many people from all over the world. The atmosphere was always comfortable, easy and nice. Catania is a very special place because of Etna, the sea, the whole ground of the city is black because it is actually lava, all the amazing food( arancini, carne di… read more
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(Excellent)

by Alejandro

[26/01/2016]

Come inizio a parlare di questa meravigliosa esperienza...
I finished university in summer 2015 and had no idea where to go and what to do with my life. Doing my first Workaway experience here was by far the best decision I have ever made. I met the most amazing people, established great friendships and met many cool travellers of which I might… read more
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(Excellent)

for Alejandro

[30/01/2016]

Grazie Alejandro, we miss you!!
Alejandro stayed with us for a couple of months and it was so nice to have him with us. He has a such positive energy and is always ready to help. He is a very active guy and explored the Island more than any of our workawayers. He was very good with the guests, always ready to help. Sometimes he even took them… read more
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(Excellent)

by Giovanni

[22/09/2015]

I worked in this hostel from April to June. It was my first workaway experience, but I really enjoyed it! From the first day I felt like home, Marcello and Angela are really friendly and nice people and are always ready to help you when you need something. Also the other volunteers and people I worked with, Fabio and Sara are very nice. The hostel… read more
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(Excellent)

by David

[18/09/2015]

It's really difficult to sum up 9 months into one paragraph, but I'll give it a shot!

I arrived as a guest in mid-December having booked 2 nights, but because I fell in love with the hostel I extended the stay to 5 nights.

Then I fell in love with the other volunteer staff at the hostel so I extended my stay for 2 weeks.

Then I fell in… read more
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(Excellent)

Katarzyna

This Workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private.

[24/08/2015]

She was very helpful in the hostel ,
responsible , kind and always smiling
Thanks
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(Excellent)

by Katarzyna

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[08/01/2015]

What can I say!
Amazing place, friendly people and unforgettable atmosfere. That was the first place where I felt like at home. Angela and Marcello treated us volunteers like a part of the family not just like workers.
If you are looking for a new experience with workaway I can highly recommend this place!
Thank You guys for all:)
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(Excellent)

by Marie-Anne

[15/08/2015]

I spend a year in Catania and the hostel was like my family there. It's the best Catania place, the hostel is beautiful with a very good location. The work is not hard and very pleasant. Thank you for everything, hope to come back soon !
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(Excellent)

for Marie-Anne

[04/09/2015]

Marie-Anne was a fantastic volunteer -- always very cerebral and she was absolutely wonderful with our guests. She worked in both our bar and at reception, performing both duties perfectly. Marie-Anne was always somebody who we could trust, and her Italian skills are very impressive! We have only ever had one other foreign volunteer who spoke… read more
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(Excellent)

by Samuel

[27/04/2015]

I am fortunate to have found you guys! Thanks so much for being so open and flexible and easy going. If you're looking for somewhere to meet some great people in the heart of a beautiful city, look no further!
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(Excellent)

by Elizabeth & Toby

[05/02/2015]

This is the best volunteer position you could ever find! The hostel and Catania are beautiful, Angela and Marcello are welcoming, kind and funny and we really enjoyed our time here. The work is fair and not stressful, food provided by the kitchen is delicious and the chefs and kitchen staff are awesome too - thank you all we will definitely be… read more
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(Excellent)

for Elizabeth & Toby

[24/08/2015]

Ely and Toby,
We love this couple: really helpful, kind, and super friendly.
highly recommended.
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(Excellent)

by clara

[14/01/2015]

First time I tried workaway and I was really lucky! I miss this place already! The job is fun, the hostel is beautiful and Catania is a fantastic city with a beating heart! But what made this experience so great after all were the people I´ve met. The friendly and helpful hosts and staff, the other volonteers, the guests and the catanian people.… read more
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(Excellent)

by Katrin

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[31/12/2014]

This was my first workaway experience and Angela and Marcello were very helpful to let it become an unforgettable experience. The central location of the beautiful hostel in Catania, the whole staff and the other volunteers made together a wonderful atmosphere. The right amount of work left enough time to enjoy life in Catania. We had great food… read more
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(Excellent)

by Luis Felipe

[08/12/2014]

This Place is Awesome!!.....I am really going to miss my experience with Marcello , Angela and the other workawayers.... They treat you with respect , they are funny and chilled out...

The work is not hard and you get to know many people, some of them they turned into friends, all i can say is that i see Catania as one of my new… read more
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(Excellent)

for Luis Felipe

[20/12/2014]

Felipe is one of the best volunteers we had in 4 years, responsible, serious, respectful of the work of others, friendly, a really good guy.
Surely with Felipe your experience will be positive.
We hope he come back one day.
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(Excellent)

by Fredrik

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[04/11/2014]

My first workaway experience, and it was lovely and highly recommended! Nice location and hostel, very friendly and easy-going staff, lots of freedom. Can't really imagine a better option than this!
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(Excellent)

for Fredrik

[09/11/2014]

Frederik is a guy very polite, clean, quick learner, we highly recommend host him.
Thanks :)
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(Excellent)

by Magdalena

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[19/10/2014]

Even if Marcello and Angela are unable to host you as a workawayer, YOU MUST stay in this hostel when visiting Sicily!! The job itself is fun too, and the more social you are, the more you will love it -- Marcello and Angela run a great business, and are on the side of their staff and volunteers.
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(Excellent)

for Magdalena & Nicholas

[03/11/2014]

if you need to have the people responsible at home Magda and Nicholas there are people you're looking for
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(Excellent)

Boris

This Workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private.

[03/10/2014]

Super guy!!!
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(Excellent)

by Boris

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[09/10/2014]

Grazie Angela e Marcello,
it was a wonderfull time in Catania and I really hope to see you again. Soon.
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(Negative)

for Natalia

[20/08/2014]

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(Negative)

for lara

[20/08/2014]

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(Excellent)

by maartje

[16/07/2014]

I allready miss my home in Sicilly! I accidentily started working here, because i stayed in the hostel and was looking for another workaway place! Im so glad i decided to work at this hostel. Marcello and Angela are great, work is nice and spread over 3 or 4 days so you have enough free time. There's a restaurant in the hostel, those guys cook… read more
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(Excellent)

for maartje

[19/08/2014]

She is a very responsible girl, highly recommended
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(Excellent)

by Stefanie

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[14/07/2014]

Working here was my first workaway experience, and I couldn't have asked for anything better. Marcello and Angela are amazing hosts and they totally make you feel welcomed. Everyone on staff is super friendly and love to help you improve your Italian! Marcello and Angela are also very flexible, and let me switch shifts a couple of times so I… read more
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(Excellent)

for Stefanie

[04/07/2014]

She is a talented volunteer, polite, friendly, helpful, and always smiling, we thoroughly enjoyed it to work with her.
we hope you will come back one day!!!
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(Excellent)

for Scott

[04/07/2014]

Scott is a nice guy, helpful and very professional we recommend to all!
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(Excellent)

for Xavier

[04/07/2014]

Super volunteer!
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(Excellent)

by Stella

[21/05/2014]

I lived in the hostel for five months and i had a super good time there!
Catania is a great city, the location of the hostel is the best you can have, the building is just amazing and the food is incredible!

Its impossible to write down everything that comes to my mind when i think about my time there, the rating says enough.

grazie mille,… read more
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(Excellent)

for Stella

[22/06/2014]

We had a great time with Stella.
She is a sociable girl, she was very polite and respect the work of others. His artistic chores are fantastic.
Thanks
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(Very good)

by Chelsea

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[04/04/2014]

This was my first workaday experience, and it was so nice to work with Marcello, Angela, and the other workawayers who soon became my family!! I miss everyone so much. I stayed here for a month, and quickly fell in love with Catania. It's in a main piazza, surrounded by many delicious restaurants, and traveling can be very easy if you are… read more
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(Excellent)

for KIT LIN

[19/01/2014]

We where very happy with Kily! She is a really nice volunteer, she works fast and hard. Thanks for the special Cake you leave!
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(Excellent)

by Jeff

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[30/10/2013]

Marcello and Angela took me in as one of their own. They were gracious and patient hosts. They introduced me to Catania, their friends and their way of life. The hostel was great and I'd recommend the experience to anyone.
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(Excellent)

for Jeff

[09/12/2013]

If you need a man at home Jeff is a volunteer for you.
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(Excellent)

for Alexander

[09/10/2013]

We strongly recommend Alexander.
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(Excellent)

by Ethan

[13/09/2013]

This was an incredible experience and wonderful opportunity. Marcelo and Angela were just so fantastic and I felt comfortable as soon as I got in. The work was easy, I met so many people, got to improve my Italian, and had a great time, plus, you can't get more central than this place, oh, and I forgot to mention, I took the photos for the new… read more
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(Very good)

by Zimasa

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[10/09/2013]

This was my first workawayer experience and it great! I did not know what to expect and I was very anxious. As soon as I met Angela and Marcello all the anxiety disappeared into thin air because they were very friendly, easy going and open minded. I was just expected to be committed, punctual and hardworking. The rest of the friendly staff and the… read more
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(Very good)

Fernandez

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[27/12/2012]

We were lucky to have Lucia! She is very responsible and lovely, she helped us a lot. It is very easy to communicate with Lucia, she is fun and very helpful person, but at the same time very mature and reliable. Lucia was always eager to learn new things and ready to share her knowledge as well. She is well educated and experienced, so we were… read more
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(Excellent)

by Fernandez

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[03/01/2013]

This place was my first workaway experience and it couldn't be better. Angela & Marcello are very nice, generous, lovely and helpful. The hostel has a great ambience as well. If you want to have a good time, improve the language and know about italian culture this is your place. The job is really fun and you will enjoy every minute.… read more
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(Very good)

Michelle Brink

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[04/12/2012]

Michelle is one very lively and positive girl. She is very polite and always ready to learn new things. We were very lucky to have her and we recommend her to other hosts. She is a girl who has always a big smile on her face and who makes everybody else smile as well. It was her first workaway experience, but she managed well.
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(Excellent)

by Michelle Brink

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[09/12/2012]

I had a very good time with Marcello and Angela. The work was nice and easy and they were very helpful. They took good care of me and introduced me to new people and places in the town. Everybody who worked at the hostel were extremely nice (including the cleaning woman, who was always one big smile). I had a perfect time and highly recomommend… read more
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(Excellent)

Tegan

This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.

[22/11/2012]

Teegan was our first experience with workaway, and we were very happy with Teegan. She's a very lovely, intelligent, friendly, sociable girl.She learned everything very quickly and we highly recommend her.
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