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Help with eco projects on my farm and learn about natural building in Istiaia, Greece

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Ioannis, I was born in '86 in Athens. After living in Patra and Elefsina I ended up working as a Bio-medical engineer. I soon grew tired of the fast-paced city life and decided to move to a more compatible environment. Here in North Euboea I enjoy a more rural lifestyle and have more control over my resources. For the last 3 years I have been cultivating and caring for my own plot of land.

    My projects main aim is to be as autonomous as possible in terms of food production, water supply, energy needs and good social relationships. Financial I get by, by working odd jobs and hope to sustain myself from the land in the near future.

    I plan to host workshops on Regenerative Agriculture and Natural Building.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    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

    They learn about the local culture and cuisine.
    They will see beautiful local sites.
    They will learn the basics of Natural Building.
    They will learn about being sustainable in a homestead lifestyle.
    In general experience the typical Greek hospitality.

  • Help

    Help

    There are various different tasks to do depending on the season and availability of resources, workforce, etc. Generally the ongoing projects are as follows:

    1. Natural Building
    - The design and construction of a various structures including a Small Hut using mostly cob.
    - The construction of an Outdoor Kitchen Area.
    - Building a Shower Station
    and various other smaller infrastructure projects.

    2. Farming Side
    - Caring for the existing Olive Grove and the Fruit Orchard. Making compost, pruning, mulching, harvesting etc.
    - The establishment of No-Dig style Market Gardens.

  • Languages spoken

    Greek: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a renovated village house with all the modern comforts in the closest town, 6km from the project. Private room is offered with shared bathroom and kitchen. There is extra shared sleeping space for more volunteers if needed.
    There is also the option of camping style accommodation on site. This includes space for campervans also.
    All meals are provided and prepared together and of course at my cost. All diets are supported.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a vast amount of nature around the surrounding area. Visitors can visit forested mountainous terrain, as well as beaches, waterfalls and hiking trails. The field is just down the road from a kite surfing hot spot and the famous hot springs of Aidipsos are only 30mins away.

  • 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

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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Yes, as long as they get on with my two cats. In the case of larger animals there is a enclosed large garden space.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day, 4 days a week

Host ref number: 525362431718

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