Community volunteering in Catania at Casa Verdi, Sicily
Casa Verdi is a community house for travellers and long term residents in the centre of Catania, Sicily. It is a shared home that welcomes people from around the world who enjoy communal living, creativity and simple everyday life together. Volunteers help to keep the space running and, in exchange, can become part of a warm, multicultural family atmosphere.
Host type and vision
Casa Verdi is a community and co-living space, sometimes described as a โhouse of travellersโ. The project aims to offer an alternative way of living and travelling that is not only focused on money or efficiency, but also on feeling at home, sharing values and experimenting with new ideas for community life. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Tasks and daily life
Volunteers help with the practical needs of the house and with creating a friendly atmosphere for guests and residents. Typical tasks include cleaning, changing beds, doing laundry, welcoming and checking in new guests, preparing simple breakfasts and keeping common areas tidy and cosy. There is space to bring your own talents too, for example by helping with events, social media or small repairs, depending on what the house needs and what you enjoy.
Hours and days per week
The original arrangement mentioned about half a day of help for 5 or 6 days per week in exchange for accommodation and community life. Recent volunteer descriptions on other platforms suggest around 25 hours per week with three days off, but this can change. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Please confirm current schedules directly with Casa Verdi before you travel.
Food and accommodation
Accommodation is provided in shared volunteer rooms, and meals are usually included on working days.
Volunteers normally sleep in a shared dorm reserved for the team. The house has a kitchen, living areas and a small outdoor space where people cook, eat and relax together. According to recent information from partner platforms, volunteers receive three simple meals per day and can also use the kitchen to cook. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Always ask the hosts what is currently included, as arrangements can evolve.
Fees transparency
No participation fee is mentioned in the current information. Volunteers exchange their help for accommodation, food and community life.
Casa Verdi may sometimes collaborate with work exchange platforms that charge their own membership fee. This is separate from the house and is paid to the platform, not to the host. Make sure you understand any external costs before you sign up.
Volunteer profile
The core team looks for autonomous people who are friendly, responsible and comfortable taking initiative. They value authentic communication, community thinking and a willingness to share daily life with others. The project suits energetic travellers and digital nomads who enjoy social environments and do not mind regular cleaning and house tasks.
Location and free time
Casa Verdi is in central Catania, close to markets, cafรฉs and local neighbourhood life. From Catania you can explore Mount Etna, local beaches, small towns in eastern Sicily and many cultural events. Volunteers often use their free time to discover the city with other guests, join concerts or film nights at the house, or take day trips around the island.
Visa information
Casa Verdi does not advertise formal visa support. Most volunteers join as independent travellers under the usual tourist rules for Italy and the Schengen area. You are responsible for checking how long you can stay and which visa you may need based on your nationality.
Outdated listing warning
This listing may be outdated. Casa Verdi is still active, but volunteer roles, hours and conditions can change from year to year. Please read the latest information on their official channels and contact the team directly to ask about current volunteer needs and what is included before making travel plans.
Contact details ๐๐ง
Project website: www.casaverdicommunity.com
Volunteer / ecosystem info: casaverdicommunity.com/ecosystem
Email: casaverdicatania AT gmail DOT com
Facebook: Casa Verdi โ House of Travelers
Address: Via Giuseppe Verdi 67, 95129 Catania, Sicily, Italy
I am Siri from Berlin. For 5 years I have been working in various positions on sailing boats as a hostess, cook, sailor or skipper. Between trips I do boats sitting or repair and restore boats because I like to work with wood, for example. ย I worked in a hostel in the Bahamas for three months in spring 2019 to learn about the hostel management business. I had a wonderful time there and learned a lot. I would be very interested to help and work in your hostel too. Sicily is my dream island, I love nature, the people and of course the food, I have lived in Licata for six months and am currently learning Italian. I have time from June to September and would like to volunteer for you. Would it be possible? ย I look forward to a message from you! ย Thanks and regards, Siri
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I am interested in this position as at some point Id like to open a coliving space myself. Please let me know if you are still hosting.
Volunteered in Sicily years ago. I am considering to return this summer.