Olive Picking

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with nature: 10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English: 9 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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

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

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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Why not join us picking olives at Casale Zeno. A refurbished Podere with four Airbnb apartments. Situated in 8 hectares of Olive groves. Some 1200 Young olive trees await your helping hands in October. Join us for the whole experience from daily harvesting to sitting around in the Frantoi while the oil trickles out of the process into our 50 ltr drums. There are other jobs to do around the place but overall it will be the Olive harvest.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hospitality And Farming

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

10 Get in touch with nature
9 Practicing English
8 Meeting locals
7 Immersing in the local culture
6 Meeting international travelers
3 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 15. Life on land
8 12. Responsible consumption and production

Hedda

Sweden

The hosts Jo and Tony are super nice and welcoming, you become part of their family. And they are also super clear about the work and how to do it. The work was also fun because it varied so much and you learnt new things almost every day. And after we where done working we all sat down together hade some of Tonys amazing food for lunch:) I would recomen this experience if you want to live on the countryside, learn about and do physical jobs like painting, chopping wood or clean for example. Their property is super beautiful just like the surroundings, great for taking scenic walks.

14 days ago

Anthony replied

Loved having Hedda around honestly a true world packer always smiling and chatty and completed all her different work projects with ease i hope she comes backa again

Noelia

Argentina

The volunteering experience was very lovely, and I shared it with my partner. The hosts were very kind and made us feel comfortable from the very first day. Tony is a great cook, and there was always a good vibe during meals. We had a lot of fun harvesting olives with an amazing group — it was enjoyable work in a beautiful setting. The accommodation was comfortable and peaceful, perfect for resting. Overall, it was a positive experience that we'll remember fondly.

18 days ago

Matias

Argentina

The volunteering experience was very nice, and I shared it with my partner. The hosts were very kind and made us feel comfortable from the first day. Tony cooks deliciously, and there was always a great vibe during meals. We had a lot of fun picking olives with an amazing group — it was enjoyable work in a beautiful setting. The accommodation was comfortable and peaceful, perfect for resting. Overall, it was a positive experience that we'll remember fondly.

18 days ago

Liz

Brazil

My experience at Casale Zeno was wonderful! I learned several skills and did things I thought I would never be able to do with the help of Tony and Jo. The food that Tony makes is delicious, and you're always looking forward to the next meal. I met local people and was able to connect with nature on hikes and walks. I will miss the place, the people, and Jack!

25 days ago

Anthony replied

Having Liz here at Casale Zeno was a pleasure for both me and Jo it was a mad busy time with Olive harvest and refurbishing and for the first time we had 6 worldpackers for a few weeks and although it got a bit testy Liz helped us keep everyone in check she was really good with managing our gang. Also special mention for clearing out the Log building and my garage i will be indebted for ever and hope one day she returns.
best wishes for the future from Jo, T and Lazy Jack

Aino

Finland

This was my first Worldpackers experience and it couldn't have been any better. The hosts, Jo and Tony, are some of the kindest and most welcoming people I've ever met. They're extremely approachable and easy to be around. The work varied a lot throughout my stay. There was cleaning, woodwork, strimming and more. Jo and Tony were really patient and they made sure I was always learning new skills. The accommodation was super comfortable and I loved meeting and spending time with the other volunteers. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone :)

about 2 months ago

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