Farm Çatalca, Turkey

4.0
(18 reviews)18

Experience organic farming in a beautiful landscape close to İsta

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English
10 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

We need help with harvesting and planting vegetables and fruits. Handy people are always welcome as there are always maintenance tasks. We have carpentry tasks and painting work. Organic farming and permaculture knowledge are always welcome.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 19 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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18 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Meeting international travelers
  • 10 Practicing English
  • 9 Meeting locals
  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Developing environmental awareness
  • 5 Immersing in the local culture

Indonesia

5

While I was here it was very enjoyable. everyone treats me well. Every time we eat we always gather with the staff and joke around like family. I miss this moment. yusuf, mama sa'adah, ahmeed, khan, tameer, mama Aisyah, chef. My volunteer friend Pablo who always listens to me talk. I'm very impressed. Thank you Mr Emin for the opportunity. nothing is missing

2 months ago


emin ali replied

Anifa , she always has a smiling face and positive attitude, we hpoe to host you again, all the best.

Morocco

3

Volunteering at the farmFarm offers an average experience, despite a few shortcomings. Firstly, its remote location poses a challenge, devoid of nearby amenities like shops or cafes, leaving volunteers with limited options for leisure. Accommodation, while acceptable, doesn't match the advertised hotel-like rooms, and the state of bathrooms is subpar. Additionally, the food supply is inadequate, often failing to fulfill requested items, leading volunteers to cook for themselves with limited provisions, typically consisting of rice and vegetables.

about 1 month ago

Venezuela

4

The farm and hotel staff are very friendly and sociable. The establishment is very nice and the work is not too complicated. In addition, there are many cats and dogs that make you company anywhere. The farm workers, Tamer and Rustam are very kind and patient with inexperienced people. Ahmet the manager of the hotel is also very friendly, he is responsible for accommodation and food. Note for future travelers: there is no market or any kind of shop near the farm. Ask and agree with staff since the first day about meals and the list of ingredients, as they sometimes take time to be delivered.

about 1 month ago


emin ali replied

Pablo, thank you for staying with us we are appriciated with your help for the hotel and for the farm.Even the winter is not easy in farm you are very helpful, hope to see you again.

Morocco

5

This is my first experience with WP . And all I can say is WONDERFUL! The place is so calm far from the noises , the room were I stayed was so clean and everything I needed was there . The food and all the essentials ingredients and materials were in our kitchen ( volunteer's kitchen). The staff are so friendly I really enjoyed their company.The host Mr.Emin Ali is so respectful and friendly, he invited me to “DAMLICAFEST” that was here at Villafee I really had a great time. Once again I would like to express my sincere thanks for your generous hospitality.

7 months ago

Malaysia

5

All i can said is 'Great' . My first volunteer in worldpacker. I meet new peoples Ali, Zebur and Jie . All of them very friendly and amazing. I learned a lot from them especially from Ali and Zebur. I learn to appreciate more in life after i volunteered here. Also the staff in the farm really supporttive and sometimes they cook for us. I really enjoy the farming and view around the farm. The schedule also always respected. My room also very spacious and tidy. Will miss all the memories in the farm :').

9 months ago

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