Help us at the peach, grape and bonsai crop!

The experience

We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers to help us with peach and grape cultivation, as well as with household chores.

Your tasks will include:

Helping with the cultivation of peaches, grapes, and bonsai during the season.

Assisting with household chores such as cleaning and cooking.

What do we offer?

Accommodation in a single or shared room, with shared facilities.

The three daily meals (breakfast is selfsevice)

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Over 20 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to get involved in the daily tasks, both in the field and in the house, and who show interest in learning about the cultivation of peaches, grapes, and bonsai, as well as about rural life.
They must be able to take the initiative and not wait to be constantly assigned tasks.

Responsibility and Punctuality:
It is important that the volunteer be responsible with the schedules and assigned tasks, and that they fulfill the agreed-upon commitments.
Punctuality is essential, especially during harvest season, when timing is crucial.

Collaboration and Communication Skills:
It is fundamental that the volunteer be capable of working in a team and communicating clearly and respectfully with the family members.
The ability to adapt to different situations and solve problems constructively is highly valued.

Respect for Culture and Home:
We expect the volunteer to show respect for local customs and for the house rules.
They should keep their space clean and tidy, and contribute to a harmonious environment.

Flexibility and Adaptability:
Life in the countryside can be unpredictable, so flexibility to adapt to changes in schedules or tasks is essential.
They must understand that tasks can vary depending on the season, and that sometimes the work in the field can be demanding.

Activities & Shift

Volunteering hours are:

From January to May: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 9AM to 4PM or 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Going to the field to assist with peaches, grapes, or bonsai. Or what we need to be done at home.

From middleJune to August: 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) or 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

An agreement can be reached regarding rest days.

Rules

Please do not smoke inside the house.

It is important to maintain a quiet environment at night, as the workdays in the field start early. We ask that you avoid excessive noise after 8 PM.

Keep your room and bathroom clean and tidy. Help maintain the cleanliness of the common areas.

Assist with cleaning the kitchen utensils used.

We ask for responsible use of water and electricity, especially during months of higher consumption.

It is important to communicate any absence or extended outing to the family members.

Take care of and respect the family's belongings and the field work equipment.

Maintain a respectful attitude towards all family members, neighbors, and the local culture.

It is important to inform us of any food allergies or special needs so that we can adapt meals and accommodation.