Volunteer in the Ligurian mountains and help build ColivingLiguria in Italy
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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. The host describes the project as spread across four houses, with around 2,000 square metres of gardens and woodland all around.
Hosted by Simone (22), the project is based in Cairo Montenotte, Liguria. If you enjoy DIY, gardening, creative projects, or eco-living, you can support ongoing renovation and community-building work while living surrounded by nature.
Last update: March 2026
✨ Join ColivingLiguria ✨ Volunteers, students, remote workers and visitors welcome 🏡
📍 Location: Liguria, Italy (Cairo Montenotte), between the mountains and the sea.
🗓️ Availability: Available now, with summer spots already being booked.
🌸 March 2026 update: The host says there are already 7 to 8 volunteers on site. Spring has started, the gardens are waking up, and there is plenty to do. A few places may still be available, but spots fill up fast.
🌐 Full website: https://colivingliguria.pages.dev
📝 Apply in 2 minutes: https://colivingliguria.pages.dev/apply
💬 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/393396379372
📲 Instagram: @colivingliguriaHey everyone! I’m Simone, a 22-year-old graduate turning old Ligurian villas into a coliving community. If you enjoy DIY, gardening, creative projects, or simply want a different life experience away from the city, you are welcome to join.
🔨 What’s the plan?
The aim is to restore traditional villas and grow a relaxed coliving project for volunteers, remote workers, students, and guests. The host describes the atmosphere as spontaneous and flexible, with no rigid schedule, and says tasks can be adapted to what people enjoy and feel comfortable doing.
🧑🔧 Who we’re looking for
- Enthusiasts with hands-on skills, or a strong motivation to learn
- People who enjoy gardening, DIY, eco-living, or creative projects
- Individuals open to teamwork and cultural exchange
- People coming alone, or with friends, family, a partner, or pets
🏡 What you get
🤝 Full volunteer offer
Free accommodation, with private or shared rooms depending on availability. The host currently describes the volunteer setup as very flexible, with no rigid fixed schedule, and mentions an official free lodging contract. Expectations are agreed individually depending on timing, accommodation, and the kind of help needed.
Details: Volunteer offer
Previous volunteers can also share direct feedback on the experience if requested.
💻 Remote work friendly stay
Work remotely while being part of the community. The host mentions 2.5 Gb/s fiber optic internet.
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
💼 Paid positions
The host also mentions separate paid roles on the official website, including tutoring for children and a laundry service role. These are distinct from the volunteer exchange. For paid positions, check the project website and use the dedicated application forms.
All options include:
- Accommodation in historic Ligurian villas
- 2.5 Gb/s fiber optic internet
- Pet-friendly environment 🐾
- 🚲 Bikes provided
- Nature all around for hiking 🥾, climbing 🧗, and mountain biking 🚵
- Italian, English, and German spoken
- Community activities growing over time, including cooking, yoga, and language lessons
⚠️ Limited spots available
The host says places can fill quickly, especially with spring activity increasing and summer bookings already open. Apply early and confirm availability directly.
📝 Ready to join?
Application form (2 minutes): https://colivingliguria.pages.dev/apply
Instagram: @colivingliguria
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/393396379372
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)
- 2.5 Gb/s fiber optic internet
- Pet-friendly environment
- Bikes provided
- Outdoor activities nearby, including hiking, climbing, and biking
- Italian, English, and German spoken
- Possibility to join alone, or with friends, family, a partner, or pets
- Previous volunteer feedback may be available on request
📍 Cairo Montenotte, Liguria, Italy
📅 Start date: Immediate, or book a spot for spring and summer, depending on availability
Contact details 📩
📝 Application form: https://colivingliguria.pages.dev/apply
📲 Instagram: @colivingliguria
✉️ Email: colivingliguria AT gmail DOT com
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