Hands-On Organic Farming on the French Riviera 🌿🇫🇷

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A experiência

Join a professional organic market garden on the French Riviera, near Menton, just minutes from the beach and old town. Help with sowing, planting, harvesting, irrigation, basic maintenance and preparing produce for markets and restaurants. Help in the mornings only, enjoy free afternoons, and gain hands-on experience in a sunny Mediterranean setting.


Como você ajuda

5 horas por dia

Ajuda em Cultivos e Colheitas: Plante, semeie e ajude em tarefas do campo.

Jardinagem: Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.


O que você ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Passeios de graça: Te levamos para fazer tours e passeios pela cidade. De graça!

Trilhas de graça: Te levamos para fazer excursões e trilhas pela cidade. De graça!

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente


Requisitos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários


O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto


Detalhes

This program offers a hands-on immersion in a professional organic market garden located on the French Riviera, in Menton, close to the Italian border. We are looking for responsible, active Worldpackers who are genuinely interested in learning (or deepening their knowledge of) organic horticulture in a production-focused environment.

Volunteers are expected to participate reliably in daily tasks, follow instructions and work as part of a small team. The work is physical, outdoors, and takes place on steep terraced land, so good fitness and motivation are essential. Previous experience in gardening, horticulture or permaculture is appreciated, though not required for all tasks.

In return, we offer comfortable accommodation in a quiet setting, shared meals prepared with organic produce from the garden, internet access, laundry facilities and a respectful, welcoming atmosphere. Volunteers gain direct experience in all stages of production—from sowing and harvesting to preparing produce for markets and restaurants—while enjoying free afternoons, easy access to the beach and town, and life on the sunny Mediterranean coast.


Atividades & Turnos

Activities vary depending on the season and crops, but may include:

Sowing seeds and planting vegetables, herbs and fruit trees

Watering plants and managing irrigation systems

Harvesting fruit and vegetables for markets and restaurant orders

Clearing and preparing raised beds

Weeding, mulching and basic landscaping

Creating compost and organic mulch

Basic DIY, maintenance and fencing

Cutting and stacking firewood

Preparing, sorting and packing produce for market

Loading and unloading for local markets

Helping with meal preparation and cleaning shared spaces

Work is mainly scheduled in the mornings (early start during hot months), with afternoons and evenings usually free.


Regras

This is physical, outdoor work on steep terraced land; volunteers must be fit and comfortable working in these conditions.

Appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes and sun protection are required.

Participation in meal preparation, cooking and cleaning is expected as part of daily life.

No smoking or drugs inside the house; smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas due to fire risk.

Alcohol is permitted in moderation and with respect for others.

Volunteers must follow safety instructions, especially when using tools or working with irrigation and garden equipment.

The property is not suitable for children or people with limited mobility.

Respect for the house, garden, neighbours and community is essential.

A positive attitude, reliability and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are expected.