Holistic Center València, Spain

4.0
(4 reviews)4

Olive Harvest

Help a sustainable project
3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
3 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Over about 3 days we need to hand-pick the olives from 160 olive trees to reach 300 kg, the minimum amount required to produce our own olive oil. It's an easy goal; one person can easily harvest 50 kg (2 crates) in a day. It's important that not too many days pass so the fruit doesn't lose its properties. It's an enjoyable and challenging activity.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Holistic Center

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Maya

Israel

2

Sadly this experience wasn't for me. I found the conditions very hard, the place is very remote, there are no running water, there isn't a proper shower, there is a dry toilet but I was told its better if I don’t use it, electricity is limited, you'll be lucky to get a stable cell service in a walking distance and there is very little privacy. The work was hard but I was met with consideration and got easier tasks. At times the atmosphere felt strange and uncomfortable mostly due to lacking communication. Rafael is a kind man with good intentions and I wish him good luck with his project.

about 2 months ago

Gabriel

Spain

5

Rafael is a kind and open person who welcomes you very well and tries to help you feel as good as possible. He cooks well and helps you organize yourself in the other tasks; he encourages you to learn on your own, always with his support in case you don't know how to do something. As for the work, 'help', the truth is that he is a very hardworking person and sets an example for others with it; in this sense it was hard for me, because, based on my experience, the jobs done there tend to be monotonous and linear, a situation in which I don't feel at my best. There, silence and peace prevail.

3 months ago

Noella del Pilar

Peru

5

Rafael is a very kind and respectful person, you have a lot of free time and the tasks are simple, they adapt to what you know or can do, the food he provides is respectful and Ayurvedic, but you have a pantry and a kitchen so you can do whatever you want, what's more, there isn't a bathroom yet and you have to go to nature, but it will be ready soon, a hug always and a lovely experience ☀️

5 months ago

John

Colombia

4

My experience with Rafael was good and different. It is a very quiet place, surrounded by nature and beautiful landscapes. If you are lucky enough to stay in the cabin, you will have a very private and comfortable space. There is always some task to do, and although Rafa is not very communicative, you can ask him about other activities. The food is mainly vegan. The nearest town is 14 km away, although there is a bicycle available. The bathroom and the shower require adaptation, since the experience is really close to nature.

about 2 months ago

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