Help at vegetable garden and olive fields, vegetable processing
The experience
The farm is located in Cutrofiano, in the heart of Salento, producing extra virgin olive oil and ancient varieties of wheat, barley and spelt. The farm hasĀ 8 hectares of Leccino, about 1600 plants and 3 hectares of cereals/legumes. The work in olive growing begins with harvesting from October to December, continues with pruning from January to June and ends with suckering between August and September.
What you offer
30 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.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
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
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Activities & Shift
We work in the morning, and free time after lunch
Rules
Don't bring supermarket food at home, organic soap is required (we recycle water) and we can provide it