Organic farm in Sabina, Rome, Italy

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  Description

  This organic farm measures 9 hectares. It is family-run and has been certified organic since 1998. The farm produces extra-virgin olive oil, kiwis, small quantities of wine, cherries, figs, vegetables, and wild asparagus. It is located in Sabina, an area famous for its production of excellent olive oil. The owner, a high school teacher of agriculture, follows the volunteers. He requests help at different periods throughout the year, with a minimum stay of two weeks. Activities include harvesting and pruning. Volunteers can help 5 hours a day and rest two full days a week, or else choose to help extra hours whenever theres need. Volunteers eat typical products from the area. They can host 2 people throughout the year and 4 in october/november, during the olive and kiwi harvests. Two people can be hosted in a room with two single beds or in a double bed. The bathroom is private. Internet and bicycles are available for volunteers to use. There is also the possibility of volunteers having access to an independent kitchen. The house is located in Fara in Sabina (Rieti), in the center of a small rural village called Corese Terra, between hills covered with olive trees. The village is well connected to Rome (only 40km away). There is a bus stop 500 meters from the house and a regional train station about 5 km away (with a train about every 30 minutes). There are low-cost flights with connections to Roman airports: Fiumicino and Ciampino. If its necessary, we can pick you up from the station. With Rieti located in central Italy, Oro dei Quiriti is the ideal base for enjoying short stays in numerous Italian cities.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Volunteers can learn the importance of using low-impact agricultural methods, permaculture, and the benefits of eating organic food. More specifically, they can learn about organic fertilizers, the trimming of olive trees, how to save irrigation water, and how to organically protect olive trees against flies that can damage them.
  
  Volunteers can learn about bees, and how to make honey.
  
  Volunteers can also learn to speak Italian as English is not spoken in the household. Volunteers can also learn the secret recipes of traditional Italian cuisine from the host's mother.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Help at different periods throughout the year, with a minimum stay of two weeks. Activities include harvesting and pruning. Volunteers can help 5 hours a day and rest two full days a week, or else choose to help extra hours whenever theres need.

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  Languages spoken

  Italian: Fluent
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Volunteers eat typical products from the area. They can host 2 people throughout the year and 4 in october/november, during the olive and kiwi harvests. Two people can be hosted in a room with two single beds or in a double bed. The bathroom is private. Internet and bicycles are available for volunteers to use. There is also the possibility of volunteers having access to an independent kitchen. The house is located in Fara in Sabina (Rieti), in the center of a small rural village called Corese Terra, between hills covered with olive trees.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours / day, 5 days / week

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