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Description
We are a family of four. Nele (Belgian), Tarık (Turkish), Eren (7 years) and Sena (5 years old). We have a house with a garden, a vegetable garden in front of the house, an olive garden next to the house, 5 chicken, a cat and a bigger olive garden in a village close by.
İn the Spring and Summer, we are mainly looking for help with the children (playing, babysitting, teaching language), the household, feeding the chicken, maintaining the vegetable garden and orchard. İn November-December we need a lot of help with the harvest and processing of olives.
We live in Milas. Milas is an small city with a lot of historical sites close by 30 minutes from Ören, a very pitoresk coastal place with a calm sea and a pebble beach. One hour drive from Bodrum, a famous coastal place with a busy night life.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Not just a Turkish exchange but also an exchange with Belgium is awaiting you. We like travelers being a part of the family, having dinner together, spending time together. You could learn a lot about olive trees and harvesting olives and making olive oil. But also about gardening, making cheese and children.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
İn the summer (from may till end september) we need help around the house and the garden, like feeding the animals, collecting eggs, watering the vegetables, weeding the garden, taking care of the olive trees and playing with the children. İn November-December-January we need help for the harvest of olives, sorting olives, making olive oil and taking care of the trees. The olive harvest takes two-three weeks and is a full day work. Around the house work takes a couple of hours per day.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
We offer a private room with two separate beds and a private bathroom. You are free to sit anywhere in the house and garden. We both work and our children go to school. We can have breakfast and dinner together. You are also free to use the kitchen.
What else ...
Work around the house is mainly in the morning and the evening. During the day helpers are free to travel. Milas has some historical sites, the sea is 30 minutes away, Bodrum is one hour drive. There is good public transportation.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
A camper or a van can be parked under the olives trees next to our house. There is space for a tent as well.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Take care of yourselves and the children.
Joe and Amélie
There is a castle and ancient city within walking distance… read more
During my stay in Turkey (in total 7 weeks), I wanted to go for a solo tour around Turkey, and they stimulated and helped me to achieve that. This solo tour turned out to be one of the most valuable experiences of my life… read more
The family was incredibly warm and hospitable. We truly… read more
I can say "my second family"
I spent 2 amazing weeks with nele & Tarik 's family, it was my first workaway in my life and of course not the last, the best place to start your journey from ♥️.
They make you feel like home, shared everything with me, we ate, laughed and spent amazing time together.
I will miss their kids, animals, food and… read more
