Help with the olive and almonds harvest in Sicily, Italy

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  Description

  Hi i am from London, i have been living between london and Sicily for the past 10 years. i bought the property as a project and have been renovating it whilst also managing the land. i have approximately 4 acres of olive and almond trees which i maintain and harvest each year i work in london for a few weeks of the year as a social worker, the rest of the time i am working the land and finishing off the building works on the house.
  
  i have been a vegetarian for many years, i am happy to prepare a vegetarian evening meal. if people wish to cook meat, i am happy for this but ask that you cook this yourself.
  
  Noto is a loverly old town full of Sicilian character. the farm is aprox 3 km form the town.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Entretien général

  Aide dans une ferme

  Pratique d’une langue
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Experience in the process of harvesting olives and almonds
  Experience in building techniques and general maintenance
  experiencing the rural lifestyle of southern Sicily and enjoyment of the local beaches

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  Aide

  hi i need some general help with the harvest (olives and almonds) each year this is from the end of July to October, also managing pruning the trees. I also require help with building / construction works, and garden clearance / maintenance.
  as stated above i am in Sicily throughout the year with a few weeks when i return to the UK.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Italien: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  The property is in the countryside approximately 3 km from the town of Noto and a couple of Km from the beach. there is a local nature reserve with some amazing beaches.
  Unfortunately there is no public transport from the farm to Noto however i am happy to take workers into town / beach on an agreed basis
  The main farmhouse is now completed, the accommodation is within the farmhouse with the owner. There are a couple of outhouses which i am in the process of renovating. there is approximatly 4 acres of land
  there is a spare bedroom with a double bed so happy for couples to stay. there is also a separate room with a bed settee if needed.
  usual kitchen, dining room and 2 bathrooms.

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  Autres infos...

  Noto is an old Baroque town, it has many bars, cafe's and restaurants with good entertainment. Noto has a good bus and train service, the loverly town of Siracusa is only 30 minuets away by bus or train, Ragusa is approximately 1 hour away. My property is on the edge of a nature reserve with excellent beaches and snorkelling.
  
  i am happy to collect people form Noto bus station

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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