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Live in a small village in the mountains of Göcek land earn a variety of skills in Turkey

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If you are not a Turkish national and planning to visit Turkey to volunteer, study or work you will need the correct visa. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Umit. I live in the mountains by the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. This land has been in my family for generations.
    I have a beautiful piece of land and a house I have built myself. I need help looking after the place

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I live in a very small village in the mountains so you will definitely be off the tourist trail
    You will learn a variety of skills from carpentry to wall building

  • Help

    Help

    Outdoor help in the summer
    Assist me with watering the plants and clearing the land of stones and bushes.
    I would like people who are happy to do a variety of tasks and if you have any building skills or housekeeping skills all the better

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Turkish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a spare room in the house where you will stay. I will provide bedding and towels. We will cook meals together

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have good internet connection.
    On days off you can explore the local area which is in a pine forest and good if you like hiking.
    Göcek is our nearest town but there is no public transport to get there but you can walk, hitch or occasionally get a lift from a neighbour

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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