Help us maintain this estate from 1354, once owned by the Templar

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Oct

Stay at least: 10 days

The Experience

We need help with planting the veggie gardens, flower gardens and general garden maintenance. Tasks would be; ploughing with the rotovator. Planting tomatoes & other veggies. Weeding the flowerbeds. aerating the soil and replacing topsoil with compost. Cutting the grass in the olive grove with strimmer Raking the garden & grounds

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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20 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

14 Get in touch with nature
14 Meeting international travelers
11 Practicing English
8 Immersing in the local culture
7 Meeting locals
6 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

13 15. Life on land
6 3. Good health and well-being

thaina

Brazil

My experience was truly exceptional. Raymond and Ilaria are remarkable hosts, always welcoming and incredibly accommodating. Our private room offered the highest level of comfort possible, and the meals were a true delight (I must confess, I gained a few pounds here). Furthermore, Raymond always values our input and is open to suggestions. Working hours are treated with the utmost respect. I couldn't have asked for a better stay

12 days ago

Gabriel

Brazil

Our experience was amazing!! Here is an example of what volunteering really is. The work is clear and well explained, the hours are flexible as long as you work according to your agreed schedule, the rooms are comfortable and the meals are incredible!! 🤌 It was unforgettable weeks. Reymond and Ilaria welcomed us with joy and warmth. Thank you for the welcome and learning. It was a pleasure to be part of this project.

13 days ago

Lucas

Brazil

My time at Podere Sasso was really good, the place is immersed in the nature, and the property is really cool, built in 1350's,, it was gratifying to help to renovate some of it! Raymond is a good host, very calm and patient to explain everything we should do, and also very flexible with the working hours. The food was probably the highlight, Raymond's wife, Ilaria, cooks delicious meals that looks more like a feast for everyone!! I definitely recommend this place!

13 days ago

Utku

Turkey

Volunteering here was an unforgettable experience. Despite it being my first worldpackers volunteering, Raymond and Ilaria ensured that every moment was enriching. Their warmth made me feel instantly at ease, fostering a sense of belonging that resonated throughout my stay. Ilaria's culinary prowess added an extra layer of delight to the experience, making each meal a celebration of Italian flavors and hospitality. Without hesitation, I highly recommend this volunteering opportunity to anyone seeking not just to lend a hand but to find a second home amidst Tuscany. Grazie mille!

about 1 month ago

Chandra

Indonesia

Perfect, the best family, pleasant hospitality. Selamat Pagi

about 2 months ago

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