Help inside a typical Tuscan countryside farm


The experience

By helping our family-run agricultural business thrive, you will support local, healthy food production and respect for nature's rhythms. You will contribute to the vitality of the Tuscan countryside.

Ranging from grape and olive harvesting to land care (pruning, weeding) and gathering fruits and vegetables. Some jobs are simple, but medium physical effort is sometimes required.

We seek curious and eager volunteers, for at least two weeks.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent German

Between 18 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We ask for volunteers who are curious, reliable, and ready to stay for at least one week. We expect a willingness to share in the daily activities of the farm, including pruning, weeding, land management, and harvesting fruits, vegetables, olives, and grapes. Some tasks require medium physical effort. In return, we offer a dedicated bedroom with bathroom and kitchen access for your meals, and the chance to learn genuine farming techniques alongside our family. We promise a warm welcome and plenty of exposure to Tuscan country life!


Activities & Shift

Our work is always very varied, including pruning, weeding, and managing the land, alongside harvesting fruits and vegetables. We particularly need help during the olive and grape harvests. Tasks range from simple to those requiring medium physical effort. We seek helpers for at least two weeks as it is recommended to fully experience the rhythm of farm life and learn agricultural techniques.