Help a group of friends to run a mountain hut in the Italian Alps, Talamona, Italy

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  Description

  We are a group of five friends who share a small mountain hut in the Italian Alps, above Talamona, in Valtellina.
  
  It is a simple, rustic mountain house where we spend time with friends, nature and the normal chaos of living together as a group.
  
  We don't live there, but we visit on some weekends during the year. Each summer, we organise a very short period when we are all there and host volunteers and create a small temporary community. We usually host only for two one-week periods during summertime. The stay is normally from Sunday to Sunday. We do not host for two weeks in a row, because the experience is intense for everyone and we prefer to keep the group well organised.
  
  For this summer, the possible weeks are:
  
  Week 1: 27 July - 2 August
  
  Week 2: 3 - 9 August
  
  Please contact if one of these weeks can work for you.
  
  The place is very rustic. There is a dry toilet, limited electricity, unreliable phone signal, simple shared sleeping spaces, insects, spiders, mice, dust, smoke, mud, rain, cold nights or very hot days. Sometimes all of these happen in the same week.
  
  This place is best for people who enjoy simple living, communal life, nature, children, shared meals, practical tasks and a bit of adventure. It is not the right place if you need comfort, privacy, perfect cleanliness, constant internet, or a very predictable routine.
  
  We like people who are curious, practical, independent, respectful and able to adapt to a group. You do not need special skills, but you do need the right attitude: helping with daily life, noticing what needs to be done, sharing space respectfully, and accepting that mountain life can be tiring, messy and unpredictable.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Art et design

  

  Architecture

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Randonnée

  

  Camping
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  The main exchange here is the experience of living together in an Italian alpine hut as part of a mixed group of locals, friends, children and international travellers.
  
  You can practise Italian or English, share recipes, cook and eat with us, learn about Valtellina and mountain life, discover how a shared hut community works, spend time with children and families, exchange music and stories, and experience a slower and simpler way of living close to nature.
  
  You may learn practical things about simple mountain living: how to organise food and water with limited resources, how to live with a dry toilet and basic facilities, how to adapt to weather, how to share small spaces, how to cook for a group, and how to participate in a communal rhythm where everyone helps.
  
  For us, cultural exchange is not a formal class. It happens while preparing lunch, carrying groceries, washing dishes, walking in the forest, playing with children, speaking around the table, or sitting together in the evening after a long day

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  The Workaway exchange is focused on daily life and light shared tasks around the hut. Typical help may include cooking, washing dishes, cleaning and organising common spaces, helping with supplies, light gardening, taking care of the outdoor area, helping keep paths tidy, playing with children, helping with creative activities and supporting small eco-friendly routines such as water use, waste separation, compost / dry toilet habits and general care of the place.
  
  We work as a group and adapt each day according to the weather, the people present, the group energy and the practical needs. We do not expect any skill, what matters most is willingness to participate in the group and respect the place. Some days may feel more intense, and other days may be lighter. We try to keep things fair, informal and human.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  Everybody sleeps indoors in shared spaces, on mattresses or camping mats. We can provide bedding and blankets. Please expect snoring, bags around, people moving, children, dogs, and a very informal mountain-house atmosphere.
  
  We, as hosts, will be present all the time to work on the mountain hut and to facilitate the exchange for workawayers.
  
  The place has a dry toilet and very simple washing facilities. The shower is very basic and water/electricity must be used carefully. Phone signal is not reliable and internet access is limited.
  
  We provide food and usually cook and eat together. Meals are an important part of the experience. We are happy to adapt to many dietary needs, but please tell us clearly in advance about allergies, intolerances or important restrictions.
  
  Please bring proper shoes and clothes for a mountain environment. Weather can change quickly: it can be very hot, cold, rainy, muddy or windy.

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  Autres infos...

  If you come by car, please tell us before: the final road is steep, narrow, rocky and not suitable for all vehicles.
  
  The closest train station is Morbegno, approx. 40 min driving. You can reach Morbegno by train in about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Milano Centrale. We organise pick-up from Morbegno station during the arrival day.
  
  We ask volunteers to arrive during the weekend, normally on Sunday, and to leave the following Sunday. We are flexible with exact times during the weekend, but we cannot manage random arrivals and departures during the week. In case of emergency, we can drive you back to Morbegno at any time.
  
  The maximum stay is one week. We do not accept two-week stays.
  
  During free time, you can relax or visit the surroundings. Please, keep in ming that the closest village is approx. 1 hour hiking down the mountain.

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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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  Espace pour garer des vans

  It's possible to park your vehicle close by but keep in mind is a steep, dirt and rocky mountain road, so for sure not accessible by all means.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Dogs are welcome, well-behaved owners too. If you have other kind of pets might not be a problem, just let us know before.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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