Help with field activities on our permaculture farm in Sicily

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The experience

Thar dö Ling means “Land of those who aspire to great peace.” It is a place where people have the opportunity to cultivate their spiritual knowledge and experience through meditation and contact with the natural environment. We have various activities throughout the year, such as educational activities for schools, courses and workshops, seminars and conferences, and meditation retreats.

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What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

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

1 day 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.

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

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

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Requirements

Fluent Italian or Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

The Center aims to create an eco-compatible lifestyle model, based on a simple way of life, away from excessive consumption. Here are some aspects of this lifestyle that are already in practice:

*Vegetarian diet, when possible, local and organic;
*Minimal waste production;
*Biomass heating system: using pellets or wood derived from pruning or cutting branches and trees on the Center’s land as fuel;
*Ecological detergents: for cleaning the premises, primarily biodegradable products bought in bulk are used.

Accommodation in a double/king-size room with an en-suite bathroom and we cook together.

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Activities & Shift

The activities we involve volunteers in are:

*Olive grove management (harvesting, pruning, fire prevention)
*Care of the two donkeys (fencing, stable maintenance)
*Garden maintenance
*Firewood preparation for winter
*Structure maintenance

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Rules

We don't speak English; it's better if the volunteer can communicate in Italian.