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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
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningFarmstay helpInterests
Van lifeSelf developmentPetsMovies & TVFarmingEvents & socialCharity workWritingPlant carePhotographyHitchhikingLanguagesMusicGardeningCarpentryCooking & foodDIY & craftsBooksArchitectureAnimalsWinter sportsTeam sportsOutdoor activitiesNatureMountainHikingFitnessDancingCyclingCampingUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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
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: FluentThis 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
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 ...
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 kidsA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day - 5 days a week