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Help us around our animal shelter and garden while experiencing Sardinian countryside in Italy

  • Last activity : 31 Jan 2026

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Help us taking care of our garden and animals in Olmedo, in Sardinia.
    Hi I'm Alice, I have created an animal shelter on my land; i need help to manage all the animals, build fences, stables and take care of the garden.
    He need Workawayers to help us for housekeeping and cooking meal and for the garden and animals.
    I have two children, Malaika 7 years old and joele 5 I wish they will learn English.


    Aiutaci a prenderci cura del nostro giardino e dei nostri animali ad Olmedo in Sardegna.
    Ciao sono Alice, ho creato un rifugio per animali nel mio terreno; ho bisogno di aiuto per governare gli animali, costruire recinti e casette e prendersi cura del nostro giardino.
    Abbiamo bisogno di Workawayer per aiutarci con le faccende di casa, per cucinare i pasti e per occuparsi degli animali e del giardino.
    Ho due bambini, Malaika 7anni e Joele 5 anni, mi piacerebbe imparassero l’inglese.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will explore the countryside a few km from the splendid Sardinian sea.
    You will learn about the habits of our 150 animals.
    You can make a tour of Sardinia.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    -To love animals, have good manual skills in working with wood, masonry and gardening. —— -Cooking and housekeeping

  • Languages spoken

    Italian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    2 Fully refurbished Roulotte, 1 Double wood House, with kitchen, outdoor sink, outdoor solar shower.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We provide 2 bicycles for volunteers; the volunteer area is equipped with tables, chairs, deckchairs and a brazier for bonfires in winter.
    The caravans are not equipped with air conditioning.
    The caravans have a kitchen and we provide basic groceries including pasta, rice, bread, legumes, biscuits, jams, rusks, milk, tea, coffee, tomato sauce, sauces, as well as potatoes, onions, garlic, lettuce and seasonal fruit and vegetables.
    Supermarkets are a 10-minute walk away.
    There is also a laundrette in the village where you can wash and dry your clothes.

    Diamo a disposizione 2 biciclette per i volontari; l’area dei volontari è dotata di tavoli sedie e sdraio ed un braciere per fare faló d’inverno.
    Le roulotte non sono dotate di impianto di condizionamento.
    Le roulotte hanno una cucina e diamo una spesa di base che include pasta, riso,pane, legumi, biscotti, marmellate, fette biscottate, latte, the caffè salsa di pomodoro, salse, oltre che patate cipolle aglio lattuga e frutta e verdura di stagione.
    I supermercati distano 10 minuti a piedi.
    In paese c’è anche una lavanderia per poter lavare e asciugare i vestiti.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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