Learn about an olive grove and bioethical project in Calatafimi Segesta, Italy

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  Description

  Our olive grove is located in a nature preserve in western Sicily. 'La riserva di Angimbè' We have an ethical project, we want to make the best possible organic olive oil while respecting nature. We have a cultivation programme that does not release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Performing arts

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  History

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Books

  

  Languages

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Beach

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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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

  I will involve the travelers in the farm's activities, I am available to share about our bioethical project, my partner is a teacher so she can share cultural projects. I speak English, French, a little German and Italian of course, I will offer my home for accommodation.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  I need some help in the laboratory for cleaning and packaging for a few hours per day (maximum 4) for 5 days or more. The work may also involve light work on the farm and in the mills.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Russian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would like to practice my English and increase my French level
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  Accommodation

  A room with double bed inside my house where I live with my partner and sometimes my daughter. The workers have a shared bathroom and they can use the house facilities. We are going to build a couple of wood houses in the farm so in the next future they can choose to stay with us or live in the cabin in the forest.

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  What else ...

  I need at least a week's worth of work for the olive harvest.
  I will pay 5 EURO per hour to use for activities and enjoy Sicily.
  Food is not provided.
  We are close to the temple of Segesta and there are public busses to Trapani and other destinations. There are small bars nearby, as well as a tennis court.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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