Get to know the locals and learn new skills at a unique farmstay hotel in Karpenissi, Greece

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  Description

  UPDATED! Hi my name is Marios! I manage a small hotel which includes a farm, & a theme park that is considered a destination hotel, in the most verdant area in Greece, Karpenissi. We are a family oriented hotel with myriad of activities, a science theme park and a farm in central Greece! We're surrounded my luscious green mountains, cute villages & a river. Here, the life is quiet because of the environment but lively at the same time because of our guests.
  
  As a business, we operate on a pioneering ethical model that is unique in Greece, prioritizing employee benefits, mental health and work-life balance. Additionally, we have been a very active member in various environmental programs and volunteering activities. We were the first Gold Zero Waste Hotel in Greece, The first Platinum Hikers Friendly Hotel, One of the first members of The eat local, Greek Breakfast initiative, one of the earliest adopters of Green Key practices, and we operate the only sanctuary farm in Greece in a hotel, with rescues of all kinds.
  
  We are working towards creating a unique place, so we have constant DIY building projects of all kinds, and during the summer months we are also in need of Gardening and Landscaping help. Additionally, we are always looking for Housekeeping help all year round.
  
  Our passions are never-ending, and we hope to meet new people and make new connections with people who share our vision and passions worldwide!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are excited to meet and learn about new cultures, listen to new ideas and work together as part of a team! As we are located in a very traditional place in Greece, you will be able to learn about how a community like this flourishes. We are experts on DIY projects, Sustainability, recycling, animal care, hospitality and garden care so we will be excited to help you peek into our world and find what excites you as well!

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  PAID POSITIONS
  At our hotel there are many tasks which are largely divided in 2 categories:
  
  1) Outdoor Projects - This is done under the direction of Adonis our Head of Maintenance
  This category has many different tasks that change during the period of the year! This includes:
  General maintenance - Painting, plumbing, bicycle repair etc
  DIY building projects - Some of our latest projects are outdoor bowling, Picnic tables, Fences, Castle walls, Garden games etc.
  Gardening & Landscaping - watering, cutting grass, trimming trees, Paving roads, Garden edging, Gathering leaves etc
  Facilities & Animal care - Cleaning animal enclosures, scrubbing artificial pond floors etc
  
  2) Housekeeping & Cleaning - This is done under the direction of Valia our Head Maid
  This usually includes, helping with moving sheets and towels to our Laundry room, washing dishes and making beds, sweeping floors or verandas and general tidying of communal spaces.
  
  There are some periods where these 2 categories are completely divided, but there are cases where help is needed in both areas! So depending on when you come there might be tasks available from both categories.
  In general, the hours are 4-5 hours for 4-5 days per week and we provide 25% more than the minimum wage (per hour), plus extra compensation for meals. The minimum wage is about 4 euros, and we provide 5 euros/per hour.
  
  
  NON-PAID POSITIONS
  
  Explorer - Want to just visit the area, but are not interested in working? We will host you for free if there is enough capacity!
  
  Companion - Our hotel is quite small, so sometimes there's not enough work for many people. For example, you want to travel with your friend or spouse, but we only have enough work for a single person. You can bring them along! We provide the same facilities and if there is enough work for more people then the pay is the same as the paid positions!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Greek: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Japanese: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We offer accommodation in small houses of about 25 squared meters fully furnished with a normal-sized kitchen! The beds are single with dimensions 70cmx190cm so if you are taller than that please let us know! Our dorms are strictly Non-smoking, so if that is a dealbreaker for you, we understand.
  For meals, there are two options, both for paid positions:
  1) If you are a single or a pair of travelers we provide Breakfast, Midday snack usually in sandwich form, and dinner! If you have any specific dietary restrictions, and you can't eat what is prepared, we provide extra compensation for meals, and we can help you with trips to the local market as well.
  
  If you are a family or a group of 3 or more travelers, then we can provide some additional compensation and a house with a kitchen so you can prepare meals.

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  What else ...

  If you have a valid driving license for Greece, we can also provide a shared car, which you can use for the immediate area after putting in a request at the reception! The cost for the use of the car is 30 cents per Km

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have ample space for campervans as the hotel has a gigantic outdoor space!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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