Join our permaculture & transition community in Siena, Italy

  • Last activity : 23 Oct 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    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.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    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)

  • Help

    Help

    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

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    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).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    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

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 251341735473

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