A person wearing gloves is harvesting ripe purple grapes from a vine using pruning shears on a sunny day, surrounded by green and yellow leaves.
Two brass bowls sit on a wooden table. The left bowl contains green figs, while the right is filled with purple figs. Both bowls have handles.
A bottle of olive oil stands on a rusty surface outdoors. In the background, scenic hills and greenery under a cloudy sky create a peaceful atmosphere.
A ripe orange hangs from a green leafy branch, with another orange blurred in the background. The scene is vibrant, fresh, and suggests a sunny orchard atmosphere.
This image shows branches of an olive tree with green leaves and black olives growing. The background is softly blurred, giving a natural, peaceful ambiance.
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Experience nature, culture, and creativity in the heart of the Lucanian countryside in Pisticci, Italy

  • Last activity : 18 Jan 2026

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Claudia and Federico, a young 36-year-old couple who live in the heart of the Lucanian countryside, in Pisticci, among centuries-old olive trees, cats, and a loving dog.
    We love nature, tranquility, and the simple life, and we dedicate ourselves every day to caring for our little rural world.

    We are members of the nonprofit cultural association, through which we promote projects related to the enhancement of the local area and sustainable living. However, the volunteers we welcome through Workaway will not be involved in organizational activities or events or paying guests; they will only help us with our private lives and the day-to-day management of the countryside.

    Activities may include:

    garden care and minor outdoor maintenance,

    help with the olive harvest or tending the small family vegetable garden (only in season),

    animal care (we have a small cat colony and a dog),

    help with housekeeping and space management,

    creative support for small manual or restoration projects.

    It's a cultural and practical exchange, where we offer room and board (or just room, depending on the hours of collaboration) in exchange for a helping hand with daily activities.
    We like to think of this experience as an encounter between different people, cultures, and histories, in mutual respect and amidst the simple beauty of the Lucanian countryside. 🌿✨

    Siamo Claudia e Federico, una giovane coppia di 36 anni che vive nel cuore della campagna lucana, a Pisticci, tra ulivi secolari, gatti e un affettuoso cane.
    Amiamo la natura, la tranquillità e la vita semplice, e ci dedichiamo ogni giorno alla cura del nostro piccolo mondo rurale.

    Facciamo parte dell’associazione culturale no profit, con cui promuoviamo progetti legati alla valorizzazione del territorio e alla vita sostenibile. Tuttavia, i volontari che accogliamo tramite Workaway non saranno coinvolti in attività organizzative o legate ad eventi o ospiti paganti, ma ci aiuteranno esclusivamente nella vita privata e nella gestione quotidiana della campagna.

    Le attività possono includere:

    cura del giardino e piccole manutenzioni all’aperto,

    aiuto nella raccolta delle olive o nella cura del piccolo orto di famiglia (solo nel periodo della stagione),

    cura degli animali (abbiamo una piccola colonia felina e un cane),

    aiuto nelle pulizie domestiche e nella gestione degli spazi,

    supporto creativo per piccoli lavori manuali o di restauro.

    Si tratta di uno scambio culturale e pratico, in cui offriamo vitto e alloggio (o solo alloggio, a seconda delle ore di collaborazione) in cambio di una mano nelle attività quotidiane.
    Ci piace pensare a questa esperienza come a un incontro tra persone, culture e storie diverse, nel rispetto reciproco e nella bellezza semplice della campagna lucana. 🌿✨

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Events & social
    Technology
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Fashion or beauty
    Culture
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Charity work
    Drawing & painting
    Music
    Plant care
    Photography
    Architecture
    Art & design
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Astronomy
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Beach
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    For us, hosting Workawayers means creating a true mutual exchange.
    Those who come to visit us will have the opportunity to experience our daily life and the community of Pisticci, an authentic village in Basilicata rich in history, traditions, and welcoming people.

    Living with us in the countryside, volunteers will be able to:

    participate, when the time is right, in the olive harvest and experience the tradition of olive oil firsthand;

    learn pruning and gardening techniques;

    learn or share traditional Lucanian recipes;

    contribute to small creative, restoration, or decoration projects.

    In return, we are happy to learn from our guests, discover new cultures and ways of life, listen to stories, exchange ideas, and perhaps discover new approaches to work and daily life.

    Every Workawayer brings a unique experience, and we believe this exchange is an opportunity for mutual growth, both personally and culturally. 🌿

    Ospitare Workawayers per noi significa creare un vero scambio reciproco.
    Chi verrà a trovarci avrà la possibilità di entrare in contatto con la nostra vita quotidiana e con la comunità di Pisticci, un borgo autentico della Basilicata ricco di storia, tradizioni e persone accoglienti.

    Vivendo con noi nella campagna, i volontari potranno:

    partecipare, nel periodo giusto, alla raccolta delle olive e scoprire da vicino la tradizione dell’olio;

    conoscere le tecniche di potatura e cura del verde;

    imparare o condividere ricette tipiche della cucina lucana;

    contribuire a piccoli progetti creativi, di restauro o decorazione.

    In cambio, siamo felici di imparare dai nostri ospiti, conoscere nuove culture e modi di vivere, ascoltare storie, scambiare idee e magari scoprire nuovi approcci al lavoro e alla quotidianità.
    Ogni Workawayer porta con sé un bagaglio unico, e crediamo che questo scambio sia un’occasione di crescita reciproca, umana e culturale. 🌿

  • Charity

    Registered charity

    This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

  • Help

    Help

    We're looking for people willing to help us with our daily life in the countryside.
    Activities may include:

    Garden care and small outdoor maintenance 🌱

    Help with the olive harvest or tending the small family vegetable garden (depending on the season)

    Animal care (we have 10 cats and 1 dog) 🐾

    Simple housework and help keeping the space tidy

    Small creative or craft projects, such as restoring objects or making decorative elements

    We live in a quiet place, surrounded by nature, perfect for those who love a slower pace of life, animals, and the outdoors.

    This is a cultural and practical exchange, not a commercial or paid activity.
    Volunteers will not be involved in activities related to paying guests or events.

    Cerchiamo persone che abbiano voglia di darci una mano nella nostra vita quotidiana in campagna.
    Le attività possono includere:

    cura del giardino e piccole manutenzioni all’aperto 🌱

    aiuto nella raccolta delle olive o nella cura del piccolo orto di famiglia (a seconda del periodo)

    cura degli animali (abbiamo 10 gatti e 1 cane) 🐾

    semplici lavori domestici e aiuto nel mantenere gli spazi ordinati

    piccoli progetti creativi o manuali, come il restauro di oggetti o la realizzazione di elementi decorativi

    Viviamo in un luogo tranquillo, immerso nella natura, perfetto per chi ama la vita lenta, gli animali e gli spazi aperti.

    Si tratta di uno scambio culturale e pratico, non di un’attività commerciale o retribuita.
    I volontari non saranno coinvolti in attività legate a ospiti paganti o eventi.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

    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

    🏠 Accommodation and Meals

    Depending on the time of year, we offer different options:

    a restored vintage 1970s caravan surrounded by nature (with outdoor facilities and solar lights);

    or an apartment located in Pisticci or Marconia, used by us at other times of the year.

    Regarding meals, we offer two options:

    share meals with us;

    or shop and cook your own meals.

    🌸 What we offer in return

    We offer a quiet, family-friendly environment surrounded by nature.
    We live in an authentic rural area, a few kilometers from the sea and the ravines, where time passes slowly and every sunset offers different colors.

    We are happy to share moments of life, knowledge about animal care, natural farming, and the simplicity of country life

    🏠 Alloggio e pasti

    A seconda del periodo dell’anno, offriamo diverse soluzioni:

    una roulotte vintage anni ’70, restaurata e immersa nella natura (con servizi esterni e luci solari);

    oppure un appartamento situato a Pisticci o Marconia, utilizzato da noi in altri periodi dell’anno.

    Per quanto riguarda i pasti, offriamo due opzioni:

    condividere i pasti con noi;

    oppure fare la spesa e cucinare in autonomia.

    🌸 Cosa offriamo in cambio

    Offriamo un ambiente tranquillo, familiare e immerso nella natura.
    Viviamo in una zona rurale autentica, a pochi chilometri dal mare e dai calanchi, dove il tempo scorre lentamente e ogni tramonto regala colori diversi.

    Siamo felici di condividere momenti di vita, conoscenze sulla cura degli animali, l’agricoltura naturale e la semplicità della vita in campagna.

  • 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

  • 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?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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Two brass bowls sit on a wooden table. The left bowl contains green figs, while the right is filled with purple figs. Both bowls have handles.
A bottle of olive oil stands on a rusty surface outdoors. In the background, scenic hills and greenery under a cloudy sky create a peaceful atmosphere.
A person wearing gloves is harvesting ripe purple grapes from a vine using pruning shears on a sunny day, surrounded by green and yellow leaves.
A ripe orange hangs from a green leafy branch, with another orange blurred in the background. The scene is vibrant, fresh, and suggests a sunny orchard atmosphere.
This image shows branches of an olive tree with green leaves and black olives growing. The background is softly blurred, giving a natural, peaceful ambiance.

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