Italian Castle Internships

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Bologna

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: Come live and work in a beautiful Italian castle. Interns are expected to look after guests and do housekeeping, as well as helping out in their desired field, such as gardening, marketing, research, admin or cooking.

Highlights: A busy social atmosphere, mixing with guests, other interns and locals.

Great food, music and art, with regular art exhibitions, music concerts and parties.

Living in an 18th Century castle with a 14th Century tower, woods, gardens and a 3000-book library.

Making a difference to a non-profit organisation trying to promote the arts and maintain a beautiful estate.

Qualifications: Basic degree in the arts and some Italian an advantage, but most important is a happy manner, an interest in culture and the motivation to work off your own bat.

Cost in US$: 600 euro per calendar month

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: An independent, hard-working person with great people skills, initiative and a good sense of humour.

Age Range: 20+

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Reading Retreats in Rural Italy's Mission Statement: Reading Retreats in Rural Italy was founded in 1996 by American Clark Lawrence as a kind of B&B for bibliophiles. The association runs relaxing holidays for people from all over the world as well as art exhibitions, classical music concerts, theatrical performances and other cultural events. The castle is a community where everyone chips in and helps, working, eating and living together, learning about people, art, music, gardening, food and Italian life.

Year Founded: 1996