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🌿 Hands-on Farm Stay in Azerbaijan: Experience Traditional Life

The experience

Join our family farm near Barda, Azerbaijan! 🌾 Help care for 100+ fruit trees, sheep, diverse birds, bees, and gardens.

Learn about planting, harvesting, animal care, and traditional food preparation. πŸ‘πŸ―

We offer a private room with a shared bathroom, homemade meals, and the chance to experience local music, fishing, and authentic Azerbaijani hospitality. 🎢🎣✨

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The fee directly supports the ongoing operations and development of our new community-based project, our sole income source. Your vital contribution also covers your accommodation, meals, hands-on permaculture workshops with our farmers, and all related materials. Thank you for being part of our community's growth.

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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.

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

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Experience authentic Azerbaijani farm life with our welcoming family near Barda! 🌿

Immerse yourself in daily tasks caring for our orchard with 100+ fruit trees, a small flock of sheep, diverse poultry (chickens, geese, turkeys, and more), and two active beehives. πŸ‘πŸ

Learn traditional gardening methods, from planting seasonal vegetables to harvesting fresh produce. Discover the art of making homemade juices and pickles alongside Mom. πŸ₯’πŸ…

Enjoy comfortable accommodation in our family home and savor delicious farm-fresh meals. 🍽️ Beyond farm life, explore our friendly village, try fishing in the local river, join a football match with the local kids, and experience the warmth of Azerbaijani hospitality. 🎣⚽️

Our family loves sharing our culture β€” from Dad’s lively accordion music to outdoor kabab cookouts. 🎢 This is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, learn practical skills, and live a truly authentic rural Azerbaijani experience.

Activities & Shift

--Activities You’ll Participate In:

πŸ‘ Animal Care: Feeding sheep and poultry, helping improve animal shelters, and assisting with daily routines.

🌿 Orchard & Garden Work: Planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables.

πŸ₯’ Preserving the Harvest: Learning how to make homemade juices and pickles for the winter.

πŸ› οΈ General Farm Maintenance: Light tasks to help keep the farm tidy and running smoothly.

🏑 (Optional) Farm Improvements: Helping with basic construction or improvement projects if you're interested.


--What You Can Learn:

Traditional Azerbaijani farming techniques.

Animal care and basic veterinary skills.

Gardening skills: planting, watering, harvesting.

Traditional methods of food preservation.

Daily life and culture in rural Azerbaijan.


--Shifts:

We generally work in the mornings and evenings to avoid the hottest parts of the day. 🌞

Expect about 5 hours of help per day on weekdays.

Work times are flexible and can be discussed upon arrival.

Rules

🀝 Respectful Communication: Be open, kind, and respectful in all interactions.

⏰ Reliability: Be punctual for your shifts; if you can't assist, just let us know in advance.

πŸ‘ Care for Animals and Property: Treat our animals with love and respect our home and farm.

🧹 Cleanliness: Keep your private room and shared spaces clean and organized.

🌍 Cultural Sensitivity: Embrace Azerbaijani culture and family traditions with an open mind.

πŸ’§ Responsible Use of Resources: Conserve water and electricity whenever possible.

🚭 No Smoking Indoors: Smoking is allowed outside only.

πŸ”„ Flexibility: Be ready to adapt to the changing nature of farm work.

🌟 Enjoy Your Stay! We truly hope you have a wonderful, enriching time with us!