Live and collaborate in a creative non-profit social hub in the Tuscan hills, Polcanto, Italy

Detalles

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  Descripción

  My name is Mirko; I am a designer and PhD student, and I am currently working on a research project focused on adaptive fashion and design for people with disabilities. I live in the heart of the Tuscan hills, in a small country village just a few kilometres from Florence.
  
  My house is spread over three floors and is surrounded by a garden. My aunt and cousin live on the ground floor, whilst I live on the first floor. On the lower floor, I have set up a creative workshop where I salvage and transform materials, particularly textiles. The workshop is equipped with a laser cutter, a 3D printer, a sewing machine and other tools for design and self-production.
  
  In 2025, I founded a cultural association that organises events and services for the local community, with the aim of keeping the village’s social fabric alive, promoting its heritage and expanding the area’s cultural opportunities.
  
  A few months ago, we secured an operational base just a few metres from my home, which we have transformed into a multi-service socio-cultural centre: a space open to the community, dedicated to cultural activities, workshops, meetings and moments of sharing.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Trabajo de caridad

  Proyectos artísticos

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  LGBT+

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Videografía

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Cultura

  

  Agricultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Carpintería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Jardinería

  

  Fotografía

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Montaña

  

  Deportes acuáticos

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Ciclismo
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Here, the experience is not just about work, but above all about sharing and community life.
  
  Volunteers will have the chance to get to know both my daily life and that of the small local community where I live. By working on the association’s premises, they will also be able to participate indirectly in the cultural life of the village: events, meetings, workshops and social gatherings with local people.
  
  The house and the association’s centre are informal, open spaces where time is shared naturally: we work together, cook, chat and take part in daily life, with a constant exchange between different people and cultures.
  
  For my part, I can share skills related to design, planning, self-production and the reuse of materials, particularly textiles. I can also introduce volunteers to the use of tools and techniques such as 3D printing, laser cutting and the artisanal processing of materials. Furthermore, the experience with the association allows one to observe at close quarters how a cultural and social project is born and grows in a small provincial setting.
  
  At the same time, I hope to learn a great deal from the volunteers: new perspectives, different practical skills, alternative ways of living and organising tasks and daily life, as well as cultural exchanges that can enrich both the project and the local community.

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  Organización benéfica registrada

  Este anfitrión es una organización benéfica registrada en su país y busca voluntarios para ayudar en su(s) proyecto(s).

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  Ayuda

  I would really appreciate some practical help with day-to-day tasks, both at home and at the association’s premises.
  
  The tasks are simple and vary slightly over time: they mainly involve helping with painting some rooms and furniture, looking after and maintaining the garden (including small tasks such as pruning trees), and cleaning and tidying the indoor and outdoor areas of the association’s centre.
  
  When we organise events, help with setting up the spaces, during the activities and with the final tidying up is also very useful.
  
  And in everyday life, it’s always nice to share moments in the kitchen, with daily cleaning and meal preparation.
  
  It’s a very informal and collaborative environment, where things are done together and with a practical spirit, adapting to the needs of the moment. If anyone has a creative streak, they can use the equipment (laser cutter, 3D printer and sewing machine) I have in my home workshop and design all sorts of products together.
  
  The association is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting cultural, environmental and community activities. Workaway volunteers participate exclusively in educational, cultural and community-focused projects and will not be involved in providing services or direct assistance to guests, visitors or paying participants during workshops, events or other activities organised by the association. Workaway guests will also help and be responsible for the care and maintenance of the association’s premises and, separately, of the host’s private home, which is in no way part of the association’s activities.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Italiano: Fluido
  Inglés: Intermedio
  Español: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
  Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
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  Alojamiento

  The house is nestled in the Tuscan hills and features a garden, two terraces, a utility room, a bathroom, a kitchen-diner and a living room.
  
  The sleeping areas consist of three bedrooms: two double rooms and one single room. One of the double rooms is my private room, whilst the double room with a balcony and the single room are reserved for guests.
  
  The kitchen is the heart of the home: this is where we prepare and share meals together. Depending on the time of day and the weather, we can choose to eat at the table, in the living room whilst watching a film, or outdoors on the terrace or in the garden.
  
  We can provide three meals a day for Workaway volunteers during their stay.
  
  The atmosphere is simple and convivial, with shared spaces that encourage daily life together but also allow for moments of relaxation and independence.

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  Algo más...

  The house is situated in a small country village nestled in the Tuscan hills, just a few kilometres from Florence. It is a peaceful setting, surrounded by greenery, ideal for those who love nature and a slower pace of life.
  
  For getting around, there are bus services to nearby villages and Florence. A few kilometres away is a station with good connections to Florence station, where you can catch trains to other towns and cities. Whenever possible, I’m happy to help with transport or organise lifts.
  
  In your free time, there are plenty of options: walks in the hills, visits to nearby villages, trips to the coast, excursions to Florence and the surrounding area, or simply relaxing in the garden or within the house and the association’s premises. During the summer and beyond, the local area also offers cultural events, festivals and local initiatives.
  
  My lifestyle is fairly simple and flexible, alternating between research work, planning activities and managing the association. The house is a shared space, so it is important to maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect, collaboration and care for the communal areas.
  
  There are no strict rules, but we value shared responsibility, open communication and participation in daily life in a natural and collaborative way.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  For digital nomads, an internet connection is available in the house and in the main areas, and is stable enough to work remotely and carry out daily online activities. The communal areas and the association’s spaces can also be used as informal workspaces, depending on requirements and in harmony with the other activities taking place in the house.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  For those travelling by motorhome or caravan, parking is available directly in the garden. Guests will, of course, have access to the house’s kitchen and bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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