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Eco-farm in Tarragona

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The experience

I am setting up a 10 hectare eco-farm in Tarragona, Corbera d'Ebre. The focus is on developing gardens and taking care of plants. There is also some light construction work, working with wood, perhaps some cement if you want. . And if it is hot outside you can also help few hours with renovating an old typical Spanish masia where it is much cooler. or if you new to wood working. Learn how to make a chair or sofa or a table.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

I am setting up a 10 hectare eco-farm in Tarragona, Corbera d'Ebre. The focus is on developing gardens and taking care of plants. There is also some light construction work, working with wood, perhaps some cement if you want. setting up water systems. And if it is hot outside you can also help few hours with renovating an old typical Spanish masia where it is much cooler. or if you new to wood working. Learn how to make a chair or sofa or a table. Dont work hard, but consistent. you can divide the working hours throughout the day. Depending on the season. In the summer I recommend to work early.and perhaps an hour in the evening. Accommodation is simple: you will sleep in a caravan covered with shade screens. If you wish you can bring your own tent and put it up somewhere on the hill or on the shade side of the valley, where you can enjoy the screeching sounds of the local foxes and an occasional wild boar passing by in the night. With compost toilets and an outdoor shower, the facilities are basic, but you are invited to discover the tranquility. (you will know its Saturday, because people are passing by on their mountain bike.) Having your own transport would be useful if you want to explore the beautiful surroundings. 45 min from the beach. I can pick you up from the airport or train station. Or if you are nearby I could pick you up from where you are. Interested in joining?

Activities & Shift

You can divide the working hours throughout the day. Depending on the season. In the summer I recommend to work early.and perhaps an hour in the evening. take the afternoon off if its hot.

Rules

no cigarette filters in the garden, in the summer no smoking in the forest. due to fire hazard.
Play guitar, but don't play every night loud music, please respect we are in nature.
With everything you do, do the best you can. don't slack. don't work hard. but consistent. I understand you come to learn things. But remember , farms are a dangerous place. Please follow my guidance regarding safety.