Help us with renovation and explore Canicattini Bagni, Italy

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are two Franciscan friars and we live in religious houses that are in 6 hectares of land. we welcome people who want to know our religious experience, seek God, seek themselves, want to live a confrontation. we live in a silent and peaceful place, an atmosphere that must be maintained and respected. we are open to other cultures and ideologies as long as there is mutual respect. our hermitage is located 3 km from the town. The Franciscan fraternity is also made up of other lay people, couples, marriages, young people, adults ... diverse people who live in their homes and attend the place each according to their possibilities.

    Noi siamo due frati francescani e viviamo in case religiose che si trovano in 6 ettari di terreno.accogliamo persone che vogliono conoscere la nostre esperienza religiosa, cercano Dio, cercano se stessi, vogliono vivere un confronto.viviamo in un luogo silenzioso e di pace, atmosfera che deve essere mantenuta e rispettata.siamo aperti ad altre culture e ideologie purché ci sia un rispetto reciproco.il nostro eremo di trova a 3 km dal centro abitato.La fraternità francescana è costituita anche da altri laici, coppie, matrimoni, giovani, adulti... gente varia che vive nelle loro case e frequenta il luogo ciascuno secondo le loro possibilità.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    Practice with the Italian and Spanish languages; comparison and experience of Christian faith, Catholic. Meditation and prayer. Trekking in wonderful places in nature; visit to the sylvan craters on the Etna volcano. Visit to historic cities such as Noto (city of the Baroque), Syracuse, Catania.

    Pratica con la lingua italiana e spagnola;confronto ed esperienza di fede cristiana, cattolica.Meditazione e preghiera.Trekking in luoghi meravigliosi nella natura;visita ai crateri silvestri sul vulcano Etna.Visita a città storiche quali Noto (città del barocco), Siracusa, Catania.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with the renovation of stone houses; renovation of wooden windows; gardening, rearrangement of abandoned land.

    Necessitiamo aiuto per la ristrutturazione di case in pietra;ristrutturazione di finestre in legno;giardinaggio, risistemazione di terreni abbandonati.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: 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

    The workaways will be accommodated in rooms with beds, bathrooms with showers and hot water. They are separate structures from the homes of the landlords to each have their own intimacy. these structures are located within a large land that is part of the Franciscan monastery, in the countryside, 3 km from the nearest village.

    Gli workaway saranno ospitati in stanze provviste di letti, bagni con docce e acqua calda.Sono strutture separate dalle abitazioni dei padroni di casa per avere ciascuno la propria intimità.queste strutture di trovano all'interno di un grande terreno che fa parte del convento francescano, in campagna, a 3 km dal paese più vicino.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Sea 20 minutes away. Public outdoor swimming pool 5 km away. Nearby cities rich in history: Famous city of the Baroque, UNESCO heritage; Syracuse, city of Archimedes, Greek city; Catania, Taormina famous for the characters of Ulysses and Polyphemus in the Odyssey. the highest volcano in Europe, still active, Etna; many ancient villages marked by the numerous dominations passed from Sicily: Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans.

    Mare a 20 minuti di distanza.Piscina pubblica all'aperto a 5 km.Città vicine ricche di storia: Noto città del barocco, patrimonio del UNESCO;Siracusa, città di Archimede, città greca;Catania, Taormina famosa per i personaggi di Ulisse e Polifemo nell'Odissea.il vulcano più alto d'Europa, sempre attivo, l'Etna;tanti paesini antichi marcati dalle numerose dominazioni passate dalla Sicilia: greci, romani, arabi, normanni.

  • 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?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 883487964792

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