Learn all the process of olive oil making on the magic island of Corfu, Greece

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  Description

  It is an old family run and only organic domain on the island of Corfu producing wine and olive oil . It is a 120 ha property with 4000 olive trees , 5 ha of vines surrounded by woods and near the sea. Horses , donkeys and sheep help fertilize the soil . Corfu is really beautiful with a lot a walking tracks , wonderful beaches and nature . On the farm two persons work on the vines , four persons run the hospitality of the cellar , two persons look after the olive trees , fences and the rest of the property .

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Farmstay help
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Farming

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Hiking

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Sailing / Boating
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our workers speak English so the language is not a problem . You will learn to value the work that is done and learn how to harvest olives from old 400 year trees , in a steep field , having lunch surrounded by animals . It is important to share , feel supported by people from a different culture , exchange informations about different places of the world .

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  We would need help FROM EU WORKERS to harvest the olives PREFERABLY MEN as its is hard work : taking the nets from a steep place to another , harvesting with an olive shaker , separating the leaves from the olives with a machine , lifting the olive boxes and taking them to our own mill . The wage would be 880 euros gross per month or 40 euros gross / day .

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Two wide rooms with two single beds in each room , a bathroom , a kitchen , a sitting room . The kitchen and the sitting room will be shared with a worker ( not the bathroom ) .

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  What else ...

  No buses arrive near the Estate , so renting a motorbike is the best option to be able to go the sea after work or visit the island . Town of Corfu is also very nice to visit .
  The other workers work 42 hours per week.

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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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  My animals / pets

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