Volunteer in the Ligurian Mountains – Help Renovate a Mountain House in Italy

A volunteer opportunity that invites you to volunteer in the Ligurian Mountains of northern Italy and be part of a cultural and renovation project.

Hosted by Simone, a 22-year-old Mathematics graduate student from Italy, this initiative is all about transforming an old mountain property in Vobbia, Genoa, into a multi-purpose space: a home, an event space, a pet hotel, and even the base for a future startup.

If you’re interested in DIY, eco-living, gardening, or cultural exchange, this might be your ideal experience off the beaten path. Volunteers will contribute to various aspects of the transformation process, from hands-on renovation to creative input and planning. Simone is seeking people who are curious, proactive, and excited to live in nature while working on a meaningful and evolving project.

 Who is welcome? 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Everyone!

Regardless of your age, background, or experience, your motivation and energy are what count most.

Ideal participants include:

• DIY and hands-on learners
• Gardening and eco-living enthusiasts
• Team players who are open to cultural exchange

STEM students and thinkers, a startup is also in the works!

Simone currently hosts a group of friends aged 18–22, so if you’re in that age range, you’ll likely find it easy to connect, but older volunteers are also welcome.

How many hours of volunteering help will you expect per week?

• about 25-30 hours

Benefits

• A private bedroom in a cosy mountain house
• Reliable internet (50–100 Mbps planned; Starlink possible)
• A pet-friendly and van-friendly environment
• Beautiful natural surroundings for hiking, biking, and relaxing
• A multilingual host: Italian, English, and German spoken
• Flexible dates and duration, message Simone on Instagram to coordinate

📍 Location: Vobbia, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
📅 Start date: Flexible

Vobbia is a quiet village tucked away in the Ligurian mountains, not far from Genoa. Surrounded by forests and steep rocky cliffs, it’s a place where time slows down. The area is known for its hiking trails, old stone houses, and the striking Castle built into the rock above the valley.

CONTACT DETAILS 📩

Reach out to Simone via Instagram @simone.testino OR email simone.testino@gmail.com

 

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Original message:

Are you into DIY, gardening, or just looking for a unique life experience off the beaten path?

Join my mountain house renovation project, I am a 22-year-old Italian Mathematics Master’s student taking a gap year to bring an old mountain home back to life.

What’s the Plan?

We’re transforming a beautiful, spacious property in the Ligurian Mountains into a future home, potential Airbnb, event hosting space, pets hotel and maybe even a startup base.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Enthusiasts with hands-on skills or strong motivation to learn
• People who love gardening, DIY, or eco-living
• Individuals open to teamwork and cultural exchange
• STEM folks welcome too—there’s also a startup project in the works!

All genders, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome – your energy and curiosity matter more than your résumé.

 What You Get:

• A private bedroom in a cosy mountain house
• Internet (50-100 Mbps planned; Starlink an option)
• Pet-friendly, camper-van-friendly, and remote-work friendly
• Nature all around for hiking, climbing, biking and peace of mind
• Join my group of friends 18 – 22 yo
• I speak Italian, English and German to native level, pick the one you are most comfortable with.