Volunteer in a family run organic farm in Urla, Izmir, Turkey

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 24 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 24 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 18 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

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.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 5 weeks

The Experience

I am running a large farm (about 97 acres) near to Izmir with my parents. We have 800 tangeren trees, 2000 olive trees and about 50 acres to grow vegetables, artichoke, grape, blackberry, strawberry and oregano, wheat, chickpea and some aromatic plants like oregano, mint, lemon grass. We have 5 cats and 12 dogs. We are looking for hardworking volunteers who don't mind getting their hands and clothes dirty and will respect the rules on the farm.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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28 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

24 Get in touch with nature
18 Immersing in the local culture
16 Meeting locals
16 Meeting international travelers
15 Learning about sustainability
14 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

22 15. Life on land
19 12. Responsible consumption and production
11 3. Good health and well-being
11 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Stan

Netherlands

I had an amazing farm experience in turkey! I learned more about the food and the culture and farming! I wish the you best Emine! Thank you very much :)

4 days ago

Bella

United States

I had such a lovely time at Emine's farm. The hours and schedule were well respected and communicated, the tasks weren't too strenuous but were rewarding and let you get your hands dirty, the accommodations were nice and well equipped, and the food was amazing and always came with easy flowing conversation. I absolutely enjoyed the routine, the work, the stuff to do on days off, the animals… everything. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who wants a local farm experience.

about 1 month ago

Laura

Colombia

Volunteering in Emine's farm was a great experience. She is really fair with the times and organized with the activities. I really enjoy my time in the farm, learn a lot about agriculture, spend time in nature and take care of the beautiful animals in the farm. I am happy about the time and conversation in the dinner table, it was really amazing to share the opinions with the people here. So grateful for the experience 🙏☺️🥳

2 months ago

Mia

Australia

I really loved my stay at Emine's. Emine takes great pride in maintaining the accommodation very well, and the food was amaaaazing. Sometimes she can come across blunt, but it is just because she is trying to do the best for the farm; if you are a sensitive person I would just be aware of this. The farm is beautiful and in a great location. The work hours are well agreed upon, with breaks, and Emine is extremely fair. Thank you so much Emine 💗💗 (I am picturing you reading this out to Camila at the dinner table haha.)

3 months ago

Juan

Argentina

Emine's farm is a great place for some balance of hard work, learning new skills and rest. The days are well scheduled for having no rush, putting some solid hours of hard work and having plenty of free time. The meals are delicious and abundant! The jobs are rewarding and it changed depending what the farm needs in the moment. I enjoyed my stay and recommend this place. Thank you Emine.

3 months ago

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