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The farm is an organic olive farm located 45km from Amman, in Jerash mountains-Jordan. The farm also has citrus and fruit trees and grows seasonal vegetables. Sheep, Geese, Ducks, and Chicken are also bred on the farm and are allowed free grazing.
In the Jeftlek farm we host volunteers during two main seasons through the year.
“Enjoy the Farm Spring” season
which starts early March till mid June. Work in spring includes preparing the land for spring and summer planting, watering, weeding, field crops harvesting, shepherding and taking care of newly born sheep and chicken.
“The Joy of Olive Harvesting” season
which starts early September and lasts till mid December, work involves Olive picking, tree pruning, plant irrigation, animal care, cooking, and housekeeping.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
In each season the farm hosts (6-8) farm lovers / volunteers to participate in the farm activities. The farm will provide lodging and organic food is provided, work is around 5 hours/ day, 5 days per week and volunteers will have free time to visit Dibeen's forest reserve, Jerash mountains, and Jerash archaeological sites. Minimum stay is for three weeks and volunteers who can stay for longer periods are preferred.
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The farm will provide Shared lodging (2-3 persons per room) and organic food is provided
What else ...
The farm is so close to Dibeen reserve forest, volunteers will enjoy the serenity of the place.
Volunteers can also visit the old Roman ruins (The long colonnaded street, Hadrian's Arch,hippodrome, large temples (dedicated to Zeus and Artemis), theaters, baths, churches, and more).
There is also the museum which houses a small but worthwhile selection of artifacts from the site, such as mosaics, glass, gold jewelry and coins. All items on display are well labelled in English
Volunteers can also buy handmade products from the local shops, enjoy the Lebanese food in the near restaurant.
It is a great experience to exchange cultural knowledge, practice language and learn with joy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25
Feedback (10)
We appreciate their… read more
We really enjoyed olive picking together with the other volunteers and the farm workers. We also took the chance to learn more about organic farming and the processing of olives from our host Faiz. Sometimes… read more
The place is so peaceful, it is great if you want to rest and enjoy the landscapes around.
Faiz is very welcoming and the food is great!
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We appreciate their… read more
We really enjoyed olive picking together with the other volunteers and the farm workers. We also took the chance to learn more about organic farming and the processing of olives from our host Faiz. Sometimes… read more
The place is so peaceful, it is great if you want to rest and enjoy the landscapes around.
Faiz is very welcoming and the food is great!
Most of the time I helped with the guesthouse, but I could also get the chance to help in the farm. I hope I can come back next year!
i enjoyed to work hard, the community is so lovely, the nature area just AMAZING.
the help system is well organized. you get days off, if you are asking for.
all the best for this lovely farm!
Faiz
Hi Fais, good luck with your new volunteers!
All the best, Nadja
