Help in the fields and explore Chios Island, N.E. Aegean, Greece

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We would like the help of volunteers with various tasks in the fields, 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.
    We will be happy to host you and give you further information.
    Anna

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    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).

  • Help

    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 hill 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: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Spanish, Italian

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Volunteers will stay in Volissos village, 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 offer accommodation, breakfast, fruit, snacks for coffee break and one meal a day.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We would prefer people interesting and loving to work in nature.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 667968389283

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