Vibrant international eco-community creating a sustainable future

CODE: IT-WP 1

Duration: Permanent project, open around the year. Join at least 2 weeks and up to 1 year.

Description

Honeydew is a pioneering ecovillage, leading a movement to change how we live together. Over the past three years, our community in central Italy has attracted global media coverage (The Guardian, ELLE, Forbes, Euronews, etc). At Honeydew you will meet other young people who dream of building a different world, based on creative & cooperative principles. You will be enrolled in our School of Community Life and will 'graduate' with a certificate!

The volunteer experience at Honeydew is like no other. A beautiful pool, jacuzzi, new yoga hall, massage room, a pizzeria with wood-burning oven, and outstanding Italian & international food. Volunteers get ensuite rooms (some with private balconies) and three tasty meals, along with the opportunity to meet incredible individuals from around the world!

The property is large (12 acres) and at the altitude of 700 metres. About half the site is a wild wood, and we have ambitious plans for a forest school; already we have children living in the community. This area is rich in nature, with fantastic hiking and cycling. The 2024 Tour de France passed through the neighbouring town of San Leo, described as "the most beautiful in Italy" by Umberto Eco.

Work

Volunteers contribute five hours per day, five days per week. The main work bloc is in the morning, while the afternoon is usually dedicated to creative pursuits. (The 'fifth hour' entails a project that nourishes you and enriches the community). After lunch, we often host optional workshops or language lessons. More than a dozen languages are spoken in the community, including Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. This reflects our ethos: 'cosmopolitan in culture, local in nature'.

At Honeydew, we pursue a permaculture practice known as 'syntropic agriculture'. This biodiversity-friendly regenerative approach works with the land rather against it, and complements our aim of planting diverse crops to meet the community's various needs. We have 35 free-range chickens and four hives of bees, which produced 67 kilos of exquisite honey last year (2025). We also have cats & dogs and welcome all furry friends.

25 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Accommodation and food

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

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

You are entitled to free three meals, every day of your stay.

Free tours and activities in the area

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Additional comments

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