Join our animal refuge in Sicily, Italy

  • Last activity : 14 Jun 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We run an animal sanctuary where individuals of different species live free from harm and any form of exploitation.
    We are in the western Sicily, only a few steps from beautiful beaches and historical spots.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Politics / Social justice
    Farming
    Books
    Art & design
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Plant care
    Photography
    Languages
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Camping
    Mountain
    Beach
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Workawayers would learn how to run an animal sanctuary, the needs of every single species and how to respect their self determination.
    Living here means being part of the family, sharing the spare time with local friends and take advantage of all the tips about the nice places to visit in the surroundings.

  • Help

    Help

    We need someone helping us in collecting food and feeding the animals. It doesn't take a lot but it's just an everyday routine.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    You will stay in a studio flat with air conditioning, private bathroom and a small kitchen.
    You are free to prepare your own meals, but please remember in this place is not allowed any kind of animal product.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This is a place of respect for all living beings and therefore we promote a vegan lifestyle. Any kind of discrimination as racism, speciesism, machism, ableism etc. is not welcome. We expect you to share our values in order to build a better world for everybody.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    So far the wifi is not strong enough to arrive in your flat (50 meters from the router), but volunteers can make use of the chilling areas around our private house.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have room for parking your van in a private and fenced field.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 568515135264

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