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We are owners of fields with olive, citrus and other trees and we would like the help of volunteers. In addition, they can help us with various farm tasks, such as gardening, clearing fields, pruning. Also some housekeeping would be welcomed!!!!
All fruits or goods we are collecting from our fields or gardens are used only for our family's consumption and we are not selling them.
Accommodation is in Volissos, in an apartment fully equipped for all needs (kitchen, bathroom, with towels and sheets). We offer accommodation, breakfast, fruit, snacks for coffee break and one meal a day. The transfer from the city of Chios (port or airport) can be done either by public bus or by arrangement between a host-volunteer. The transfer to the fields is done by our car. It should be noted that the work offered by the volunteers is not at a professional basis. It is for our family needs only. The fields are located in the northwest of Chios Island. 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 market. In the surrounding area, there are many beautiful trails for those who love nature exploration, historical medieval monuments with a long history and the place where the volunteers are hosted is near to the sea. In Chios Island in general a volunteer can learn and see many things (history through the ages, wine and mastic cultivation, museums e.t.c. We can also accept couples of volunteers. We 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!!!
We will be happy to host you and give you further information.
Anna
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
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).
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The volunteers will help us with our farmstay tasks. All fruits or goods we are collecting from our fields or gardens are used only for our family's consumption and we are not selling them. 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.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish, Italian
Accommodation
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
Accommodation is in Volissos, in an apartment fully equipped for all needs (kitchen, bathroom, with towels and sheets). We offer accommodation, breakfast, fruit, snacks for coffee break and one meal a day.
What else ...
We would prefer young people interesting and loving to work in nature.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
