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Learn about olive harvesting in the heart of Abruzzo, Italy

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The experience

My name is Leandro, I was born in the Abruzzo region, , I am married with Sandra ( she usually answers to your requests) . We have one son, Giordano, that is 18.
As usual every year we need on the harvest field, picking olives together.
Of course the activities depend even from the WEATHER FORECAST and of course if the olives are ready to be picked up.
This year we need also help to prepare meals, so we can decide together who would like to stay.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days 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.

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.

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.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Fluent Italian

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

Program Details

I'm happy to share with people all over the world the the traditional culture of olive oil production in central italy area, asking help to volunteers continue this old and beautiful tradition.
The aim of the program is the cultural exchange, we also loke learn about other cultures in the world.
You are my guest and I'm happy to spend a good period working together and enjoying the tradition

Activities & Shift

We will organise the harvest work with respect to daily harvest needs in agreement with the team. We usually start in the morning after 8 am. The working hours are about 5 during a day. During the harvest food will be provided. During the harvest we have a lunch break ( SANDWICHES 🥪 directly under olive trees to eat sandwiches prepared by us in the morning . In the evening sometimes we have our dinner altogether.

Rules

I'm happy to guest you asking for a short working day (4-5) hours for 5 days per week. For the rest of the time you are free to enjoy and visit the beautiful area around.