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Gardening and learning about the local culture on our family farm in Jerash, Jordan

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Bulos, and this is my family's farm. I was born in Jerash and my family comes from Dibbeen, where the farm is located.
    After returning from the US ten years ago, I dedicated my time to this 20-dunam farm. I uprooted dead trees and planted over two thousand more, set up an irrigation system, renovated the house, installed pergolas, fixed and extended the old fence, and built retaining walls.
    Throughout the years, I have also done the seasonal work of irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pest control, harvest, preservation, olive oil production, packaging, and transportation.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Self development
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Events & social
    Charity work
    Writing
    Plant care
    Photography
    Hitchhiking
    Languages
    Music
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Architecture
    Animals
    Winter sports
    Team sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Camping
  • 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

    Volunteers will develop the skills needed for a farmer, and will learn about the Jordanian culture from me and the workers who come to work at the farm.
    During the harvest seasons we organize social events where the participants join the harvest, eat and play and sing together, hang out in nature and have some joyful time. Such events attract locals and people from different parts of the world, making them great opportunities for me and everybody to learn about different cultures and traditions.

  • Help

    Help

    Most of the help needed is during the harvest two harvest seasons: fruit in late Spring and olive in late Autumn.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Arabic: Fluent
    English: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The second floor of the house has a room for two volunteers, a bathroom/toilet, and a dining room with a fridge, a sink, and some kitchenware. Volunteers can use the downstairs kitchen to cook whatever they want. They are also welcome to camp if they prefer to sleep outside; tents, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, and anything needed for camping is provided.

    Unless needed, food is shared. We cook together meals with consideration to the dietary restrictions of everybody present: vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, or the like. The ingredients are bought fresh if not grown on the farm or preserved. Whenever possible we have our meals on the terrace with a view of the Dibbeen forest, otherwise we use the dining area downstairs.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The project is growing and other amenities are being added gradually. Things on the to-do list:
    - A campsite and some permanent all-season tents
    - Pigeon towers
    - A chicken coup
    - A rabbit pen
    - A fish pond
    - Two swimming pools, one for children and one for adults
    - An outdoor gym
    - A play area for kids

  • 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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day - 5 days a week

Host ref number: 656751468726

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