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Family Farm Help!

4.5
(12 reviews)12

The experience

Hi! We are a small family living on a tropical fruit farm in Spain! We are just a few minutes from the beach by car, 15/20 minute walk away.
The farm has mountain and sea views and about 650 trees! Avocados, lychee, oranges, chirimoya, mangos and more!
We are looking for short term volunteers to help us with the maintenance of our farm buildings and land.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Over 20 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who have some experience with gardening and DIY/Painting or animal care to join our family for a week or 2 to help out! Volunteers will be sharing a room with my 20 year old son who has a studio flat on the land. Volunteers will have a double bed. There is a small kitchenette they can use and a shared bathroom, as well as a laundry area. We provide a breakfast hamper for the week and a welcome meal with us!


Activities & Shift

Normally hrs will be from 8am to 1pm then you´re free to explore the local area! With big projects we may ask that you do longer hrs some days and then less the next.


Rules

No smoking.
No drugs.
Keep your space clean and wash your sheets and towels at end of stay.
Respect the animals and rules around their care.
No guests on site unless agreed.
Stick to timetable and be respectful to the family spaces.