Come help out on my start-up farm project in N. Euboea, Greece

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I have been travelling and living at Eco Projects for the last few years. Most of the projects I have been involved in revolve around Permaculture.
    My true passion lies with Natural Building and that's mainly what I have been doing with my extra time. I now have the opportunity to tend to my own land here in North Euboea.
    I am setting up a small farm, mainly based on techniques used in Regenerative Agriculture. I believe the project will flourish into a functional, profitable farm. It hosts students and enthusiasts looking to learn about basic regenerative agricultural techniques and demonstrate a clear transparent example of how to live in a healthy, profitable, self-sustaining habitat.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    You will learn about the local culture and cuisine.
    You will learn about olives in general. The local varieties, their care and uses. The production process.
    You will learn the basics of Natural Building.

  • Help

    Help

    1. Natural Building
    Dry Compost Toilet - I have almost finished this structure using Earthbags (Super Adobe), Cane and Cob, finished with Lime Plaster. This project only needs some finishing touches.

    Outdoor Showers - Simple roofless structure using Stone, Cane and Cob with Lime Plaster.

    Little Stone House - There is already a stone structure on the field that requires renovation. The tiled roof with its wooden beams has been removed and reconstructed. The walls need to be plastered, doors and windows need to be sorted, as well as creating the interior space i.e floor, furniture, kitchen etc.

    2. Olive Trees
    In 2020 I took over my grandfather's fields which contain about 200 olive trees. Depending on the time of the year, there is always some tending to they need. Whether it be :
    Oct-Dec - Harvesting the olives by hand to make olive oil,
    Feb-May - Prunning and Treating,
    In free time making compost, mulching, etc.

    3. Outdoor Kitchen/Bar
    This project will use a combination of materials such as Cane, Cob, Stone, Wood and Lime. It is a great opportunity for someone with little or no experience to learn the basics.
    Structures will include at least one pizza oven, a rocket stove, an underground pantry and a few other items.

  • Languages spoken

    Greek: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be set up in a comfortable private room with a shared bathroom with hot water. This was my grandfather's house in the village and it has all the comforts of a modern abode. The kitchen is fully functional and accessible. All meals are provided. Full WiFi coverage.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The village life is pretty typical. Work in the morning and Tsipuro (the local spirit) from lunchtime onwards. The area is surrounded by nature. Vast forests stretch down to beautiful beaches and peppered with waterfalls and mountainous peaks. Volunteers will have to make their own arrangements if they want to see the area's sites on their time off.

  • 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

    There is an office space with a fully equipped desk (stationary, printer, scanner etc.) in a quiet private room with a strong WiFi connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Plenty of open space and already many campers in the area. Of coarse volunteers with their own accommodation are still welcome to all the amenities offered.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Any animal will be loved and welcomed except pet snakes.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 242553324111

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