Join our permaculture & transition community in Siena, Italy

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  Description

  Land restoration and permacultural design project next to Siena’s historical city walls.
  
  Our garden, located just outside Siena’s historical city walls, close to Porta Romana, is part of the Institute complex, a multicultural and multilingual environment.
  Our focus is on land restoration, heritage and cultural studies, sustainability and accessibility for people with disabilities.
  Our team has extensive experience in permacultural designs as well as community living.
  Hosting family of 3: Bernardo, artist and permaculture design expert with extensive work experience in the environmental field, is currently partnering with Deafal. Karin, social worker with 10+ years of community experience.
  Aurora, 3 year old daughter of Karin and Bernardo.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Single bedroom with large wardrobe, working desk, big window, very well lit. The house has 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious living room.
  Picturesque panoramic view on the cityscape of Siena and its surrounding countryside.
  Fast and stable Wi-fi connection at the Institute (no connection in the house)

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  Aide

  We are looking for people with experience in permacultural designs, open to learn about new cultures, open to socializing, that can also provide help with housekeeping and general maintenance and are good with small children

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Français: Débutant

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  Hébergement

  130 square meter house, 5 minutes walking distance from the garden
  Single bedroom with large wardrobe, working desk, big window, very well lit. The house has 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious living room.
  Picturesque panoramic view on the cityscape of Siena and its surrounding countryside.
  Fast and stable Wi-fi connection at the Institute (no connection in the house).

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  Autres infos...

  The city of Siena is situated in the heart of Tuscany, full of rich cultural traditions such as the historical horse race called “Palio”.
  Very close to Florence and Pisa, with an extensive countryside (Valle d’Orcia is classified as UNESCO world heritage site since 2004). Public transport is available (bus, train, well connected to Florence and Pisa’s airports).
  Art institute hosts an art school, art scholarships for international students as well as artistic residencies. The institute is also linked to the Mason Perkins foundation, supporting the deaf community

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

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