Help out in an organic walnut farm in Doissat, France

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  Description

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  For the harvest, we need four workers for three to four weeks. Depending on the weather, we start approximately between 25 of September and 5th of October.
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  Hi, I am an organic walnut farmer in South-Ouest of France. Until three years ago I have been working in an office in Paris - what a change ! :-))
  From the start in 2020, we have been introducing agroecological methods, and we have been certified organic recently - hooray !
  We have one permanent and one seasonal employee. During harvest, we need three other people to help sorting out the walnuts. Besides Covid year 2020, our harvest teams have always been multi-cultural : French, German, Tunisian, US American...

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You are immersed in the rural and agricultural milieu of "deep" France far from the towns.
  At the same time you will be part of a multicultural team, the harvest team (4-5), our permanent French employee and myself.
  The region has beautiful landscapes, lovely old villages, ancient chateaux and prehistoric caves.
  We recommend to come by car or motorcycle, as there are no shopping facilities nearby and no public transport.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  We mostly need help in autumn for the harvest. Sometimes other work during the year. Experience in agriculture is a plus. Work is often hard !
  The working conditions during harvest are as follows : workers are standing at a conveyor belt near the noisy washing machine (ear protections provided) and sort out specific walnuts. It can be hot and sunny or wet and frisky.
  Normally we work four days per week and as much hours per days as there are nuts to be washed and sorted. Sometimes from 8h30 to 17h30 with one hour break, sometimes only until midday. Generally, there is no work on Mondays and after rainy days when the soil is too muddy to go into the orchard with the harvesting machine.
  I pay 11,65€ per hour (French minimum wage). Work permit for France requested.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  If you speak English, Arabic or Greek, I am happy to practice on my modest level.
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  Accommodation

  You will be hosted in individual rooms, shared bathroom on the same floor.
  If you don't fear cold water, you can use the swimming pool.
  We generally cook in turn and eat together, but no obligation if you feel like spending some time by yourself.
  Vegetarian food provided. If you need some meat, feel free to provide and cook.

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  What else ...

  The village is tiny without any stores. The next possibility to do shopping is 15 minutes by car in Belvès, one of the most beautiful villages of France. We do shopping and sometimes visit the region on the week-ends and the days when no nuts arrive. You can help yourself in our library. Internet is not illimited, no streaming.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  How does it work with digital nomads ? Do they help in farming, do they pay a rent, do they pay a part of the Internet connection when they consume a lot of data ??

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have place for a van, but enough space to host you in the house.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  according to the period of the year ; during harvest irregular depending on weather, machine breakdowns etc. in average 4 days/week max, about 5h30 per day ; please be aware that workers are paid for the hours worked, not for 8h/day