Join me in the outdoors on a little property in the small village of Fornelli, Italy

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  Description

  Currently we are looking for someone who takes care of the garden during our absence starting in August until mid September. Tasks would mainly consist in watering the trees and harvesting and drying figs.
  
  Hi all, we are Martina (originally from Germany) and Ali and are currently renovating a small stone house in a beautiful little village in the National Park of Cilento, 5 km from the Mediterannean. The property around the house is 4000 m2 with 2 wells, a lot of olive trees, citrus/orange and fig trees as well as other fruit bearing trees.
  
  We would need some help with DIY tasks around the house and maintenance of the garden
  (cutting grass, pruning trees, harvesting fruit and olives) - especially at olive harvesting time. We also would like to rebuild and restore some stone walls and create a vegetable garden.
  
  I am fluent in German and English and also speak some Italian, Ali speaks German, Turkish and a little bit of Italian. We are easy-going and passionate about nature and plants.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Opportunity to learn about pruning olive and fruit trees, as well as the harvesting and conserving of olives and other fruits such as figs, lemons etc. Workawayers also would have the chance to experience life in a traditional Italian village and learn about Italian cooking. Also guests could improve English and German language skills.

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  Help

  We are looking for help in the garden like cutting grass, watering plants, pruning trees, harvesting fruit and olives. Could also use help for maintaining / rebuilding dry walls and setting up a system for irrigation. Technical knowledge / expertise would be very welcome as there is a tractor/ brush cutter / sickle bar mower.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am very proficient in English and German and could teach people how to improve. I am interested in improving my Italian language skills.
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  Accommodation

  Renovation of the house is complete. Upper floor is already fit for living. On ground floor there is a self-contained flat for workawayers with separate entrance, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
  
  We would share and provide breakfast. Snack at lunch and dinner could also be shared - here we would expect workawayer to contribute a bit.

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  What else ...

  It would be beneficial if workers have their own car / e-bike or small motor bike, as there is no public transport in the village. Sea is closeby (just 5 km), nearby are beautiful coastlines of Cilento with great beaches. Also Paestum with its ancient Greek temples, Velia and holiday resorts of St. Maria di Castellabate are very close. Also possible to do some hiking in the nearby hills of Monte Stella

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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 possibly accept pets

  I can accept dogs and cats

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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