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Summer Farm Fun in Sarande, Albania

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  • Last activity: 2 May 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    The busy summer season is about to start on the farm and we still have a couple of volunteer slots available.

    Please note that during the summer we require a 4 week stay:) Also it gets hot in the summer and the work here is often physical, so be prepared. This is NOT a hostel desk job. lol

    We provide a shared room and a volunteer kitchen with basic pantry items included for self-cooking. The pantry is filled once a week as a vegetarian kitchen. Depending on your appetite and tastes you may want to supplement a bit. While meat is not purchased you are welcome to use it in the kitchen. We often cook for our workaway volunteers but when this is something you will do with other volunteers on your own time.

    Here are the categories of work we have:

    FARMING: Please apply for this position if you love nature, working outdoors, animals, food and getting dirty! Here is how you might fit in. You might be a Field Farmer if you have done some agriculture work, gardening, or are interested in permaculture, poly cropping, composting or irrigation. If you have building or tool skills that is also a plus. You could be a Harvest Farmer if you love turning ingredients into food. Here we are working on the harvest and ideas for our overstock of vegetables, so turning things into jams, jellies and sauces so nothing goes to waste! Animal Farmers need to have experience with animal care. We have a small farm of goats, pigs, donkeys and chickens all of whom are very friendly and crave attention. You would need to help keep them fed, health and happy this includes trimming their nails, brushing and mucking stalls. If you have building or tool skills that is also a plus.


    HOSPITALITY: Please apply here if you are a people person! This is a very social position that includes some creative and computer work as well. IT skills are welcome along with photography, video and other languages. A driver's license is also a plus. Much of your time will be interacting with tourists in town and talking about the farm and helping them to sign up for a trip. We get kinda kooky and you can let your creativity fly with signage etc (sometimes we bring a baby goat). If you have a great idea about an event we are happy to also try something new. Organization skills are a plus.


    Leaving early or not showing up is breaking your commitment and not only impacts us but is unfair to the other volunteers we turned down to give you your place at the farm.

    Our land is a piece of magic and we strive to create a positive community of volunteers as there will be a group of you working together. We are wrapped up in nature here but still very close to cultural and tourist outings for you to explore on your time off.

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  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We spent a combined 40 years working in Los Angeles Entertainment Industry so we can share many stories with you. We are artists and artists always learn from each other. I also ran a successful NGO in Animal Welfare in the states. We speak pretty good English and are currently learning Shqip (that's Albanian in Albanian) and can study together out in the field. As new ex-pats we have a unique view on changing and committing to a new lifestyle. Side trips can be arranged to visit unique local Albanian villages hidden away from the touritsy areas and engage directly with the traditional Albanian culture. We hope to inspire you in one way or another to follow your dreams.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for people who love the outdoors, enjoy gardening and getting dirty. Building skills are appreciated while farm experience will be met with awe and reverence! In the summer we can always use social people who can really get a conversation started. AND Most important we are looking for people with the desire to work with others and a positive attitude.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Albanian: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bunk houses on the land out in the country but just 15 minutes from the sea. All rooms are shared and include Multiple toilets and showers plus a stocked workaway kitchen.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Living out at the farm full-time is a dream but we are close to many other sites. There are lots and lots of beaches nearby, beautiful hikes and multiple UNESCO Heritige sites as well.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 832676389674

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