Eco-villa renovation volunteer project in Italy 🇮🇹 🇪🇺

Volunteer in the Ligurian mountains and help build ColivingLiguria in Italy

A volunteer and remote-work friendly project in the Ligurian mountains, close to the sea, focused on restoring historic villas and creating a welcoming coliving community.

Hosted by Simone, a 22-year-old graduate, the project is based in Cairo Montenotte, Liguria, in the mountains and a short drive from the coast. If you enjoy DIY, gardening, creative projects, or eco-living, you can support ongoing renovation and community-building work while living in nature.

Last Update: December 2025

✨ Seeking volunteers and remote workers for 🏡 ColivingLiguria 🏡

📍 Location: Cairo Montenotte, Liguria, Italy, in the mountains and a short drive from the sea.
🗓️ Availability: We are operational and ready to host you immediately. We opened officially on December 3rd, 2025.
ℹ️ Full website: https://colivingliguria.pages.dev

Hey everyone! I’m Simone, a 22-year-old graduate making a dream a reality. If you are into DIY, gardening, creative projects, or just looking for a unique life experience off the beaten path, join our project to bring traditional Ligurian villas back to life.

🔨 What’s the plan?

We are transforming historic villas into a vibrant coliving space for remote workers, volunteers, and anyone who wants a break from frustrating city life. All genders, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome. Your energy and curiosity matter more than your résumé.

🧑‍🔧 Who we’re looking for

• Enthusiasts with hands-on skills or a strong motivation to learn
• People who love gardening, DIY, or eco-living
• Individuals open to teamwork and cultural exchange
• STEM folks welcome too, there are also startup opportunities

🏡 What you get

🤝 Full volunteer offer
Flexible hours tailored to your skills and preferences, in exchange for free accommodation in private or shared rooms. The schedule depends on many factors and is agreed individually. Expectations vary depending on when you join, as bedroom conditions and demand will change significantly between now and summer.
Details: Volunteer offer

💻 Digital nomad offer
Work remotely while being part of our community.
Details: Digital nomad offer

🎓 Student internship
Gain experience, get credits, completely free.
Details: Internship offer

🌲 Tourist stay
Nature and community living experience.
Details: Tourist offer

All options include:

• Beautiful restored historic villas
• High-speed Internet (50–100 Mbps or more)
• Pet-friendly 🐾 (even horses! 🐴)
• 🚲 Bikes provided, 10 minute flat ride to the train station
• Nature all around for hiking 🥾, climbing 🧗, and biking 🚵
• Italian, English, and German spoken
• Food: currently not included (partnerships and bulk buying are in progress)
• Community activities: language exchange, cooking, MTB, hiking and climbing, yoga and meditation (growing over time)

⚠️ Limited spots available
At the time of publishing this update, some positions are still open, but we are normally very full with many bookings. Please apply as soon as possible and contact me to make sure a spot is still available.

📝 Ready to join?

Application form (2 minutes): https://colivingliguria.pages.dev/apply
Instagram: @colivingliguria
Email: colivingliguria AT gmail DOT com

Who is welcome? 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Everyone. All genders, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome. Motivation and curiosity matter more than experience.

Hours expected per week

Flexible, agreed individually

Benefits

• Free accommodation for volunteers (private or shared rooms, depending on availability)
• High-speed internet (50–100 Mbps or more)
• Pet-friendly environment
• Bikes provided and easy access to the train station
• Outdoor activities nearby (hiking, climbing, biking)
• Italian, English, and German spoken

📍 Cairo Montenotte, Liguria, Italy
📅 Start date: Immediate (spots depend on availability)

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