Winter farm projects in Sarande, Albania

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    This is an agritourism destination in the south of Albania near Corfu and the land border of Greece. We just finished our busy season with tourists and now with the weather cooling off it's time to plant trees, winter garden, tackle some building projects for the animals and other landscaping. Farm work is physical and dirty. Yes, we agree it is silly we have to say that, but we do. lol. We also need help in the IT world so if you are good with computers, websites and social media there is fun to be had for you too!

    We ask our volunteers to stay for a minimum of three weeks to get a feeling of a good team and the pride of seeing projects finished, for you to leave with a good feeling of accomplishment. Leaving early 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 you will love to play around with our rescue animals on the farm. We are wrapped up in nature here but still very close to cultural and tourist outings for you to explore on your time off.

    We provide a shared room and a staff 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 once a week, otherwise this is something you will do with other volunteers on your own time.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    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. or Building skills are appreciated now. or arm experience will be met with awe and reverence! or Social people who can always get a conversation started. AND Most important is 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. We can have "family dinners together" and free nights, bon fires, star gazing . I am a chef of two restaurants now and am open to learning your specialty.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We do have internet and i work part-time online without issue during the spring.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    sure! only during the spring. we can't have vans here during the summer.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    yes, negotiable

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 832676389674

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