Greece
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I am an owner of fields with olive trees and I would like the help of volunteers. I offer accommodation, breakfast, snack-fruit for coffee break and one meal a day. The transfer from Chios City (port or airport) can be either by public bus or under arrangement between host-volunteer. The transfer to the fields is done by our car. It has to be mentioned that the olives and the oil produced are not sold. They are only for our family's use. The fields are located in the northwest of Chios. Around the area there are small picturesque villages and the largest of them is Volissos (old medieval village with about 300 inhabitants). There is a doctor's office, pharmacy, post office, ATM, mini markets. In the surrounding area there are many beautiful trails for those who love to explore nature, historical medieval monuments with a long history and the place of residence of the volunteers is close to the sea. In Chios in general a volunteer can learn and see many things, apart from visiting the mastic museum and learn about its cultivation. We can accept couples of volunteers too. We also accept dogs but not cats. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL WORKAWAYERS WE WILL HOST HAVE TO HAVE VACCINATION CERTIFICATE OR COVID19 DISEASE CERTIFICATE OR RECENT NEGATIVE RAPID TEST!!!
Gardening
First of all, they travel to a large island in Greece, which is not known for the entertainment of tourists, but mainly for gaining experiences and knowledge about its history, culture, traditions and lifestyle of the inhabitants. For those interested there are many historical monuments, also special local cuisine. The history and cultivation of mastic (visit Museum for Mastic) and also of the famous Chios wine (visit winery). Also, those who love hiking can enjoy exploration of some traditional paths around the area. On the other hand, we also want to know about life in the countries where the volunteers come from, their customs and daily habits (their food, their jobs, their history, their music).
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
The volunteers will help us to collect the olive fruits which are only used for our family's consumption, the same with the oil produced from them. It is a work done by hand. The fields are located mainly on mountain slopes in northwestern Chios and transport is by car. The weather is usually mild, but you need to be dressed in light but warm clothes. When the weather is not good or it is raining we do not go to the fields. The volunteers will be interested in the way the olives are collected as well as how the oil is made.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
Spanish, Italian
They will live in a fully furnished apartment with its own bathroom, kitchen with all kitchen utensils, hot water and heating and we will provide them with all the linen
We would prefer young people interesting and loving to work in nature.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
This host can provide space for campervans.
More than two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
