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Farm Rethymno, Greece

4.0
(2 reviews)2

Summer orchard caretaker in Crete

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Connect with nature
2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English
2 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

€ 35

One time

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

The first week is condidered a trial week for everyone. It will be 3h/day, 4 days and will include a 35€ contribution fee for food, ensuring we’re a good match before the full commitment.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Join Olive Odyssey in Crete to help care for a 4-hectare olive orchard at 450m altitude. As the summer caretaker, you’ll support the land’s upkeep while I’m not there daily, ensuring its vitality. This role suits nature lovers who enjoy outdoor work!

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 20 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Greece
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 2 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Practicing English
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 1 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 1 15. Life on land
  • 1 17. Partnerships for the goals

Germany

5

My stay with Karlo was spontaneous but turned out to be a great experience. He made me feel safe and welcomed from the start. The tasks were simple: Cutting branches, carrying them and burning or chipping them - all surrounded by beautiful sea and mountain views. Karlo always had a plan, even though sometimes machines failed, so be ready to use your hands. He shared a lot about local life, culture and olives. If youre looking for a peaceful Worldpacker experience in Crete, dont hesitate to reach out!

4 months ago

3

On the good side, Karl is an excellent host, always there and attentive in case you need anything and is always open to help. When things didn't work out he adapted and was very flexible open to our requests. However, our experience wasn't exactly what we envisioned. The place was not ready to accomodate volunteers and the installations aren't really functional. It's very isolated, we were volunteering as a couple but felt like the place needed more people to fill the space. It's a perfect place if you want to have some time for yourself but be advised it can get a bit challenging.

14 days ago

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