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Join our family farm in the beautiful Turkish countryside and experience authentic village life. Help us harvest olives and figs, learn traditional farming methods, enjoy fresh local meals, and explore the surrounding area. In return, we offer comfortable accommodation, two meals a day, transportation to the city, and a welcoming cultural exchange.
25 hours of help per week
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 19 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Welcome to our family farm in Bursa, Türkiye! We invite volunteers to experience authentic rural life while helping us during our seasonal olive and fig harvests.
Our olive harvest takes place from late October to early November and usually lasts 6–10 days. Depending on the season, volunteers may also help with fig harvesting, sorting and packing fruit, light farm maintenance, and other simple outdoor tasks. No previous farming experience is required—we'll teach you everything you need to know.
In exchange for around 5 hours of work per day, 5 days a week, we provide comfortable accommodation, two home-cooked meals each day, transportation to the city, and the opportunity to experience Turkish culture and countryside living. We value kindness, teamwork, and respect, and we welcome travelers who are eager to learn, work outdoors, and connect with nature.
Whether you're looking to gain hands-on farming experience, meet people from different cultures, or simply enjoy a peaceful escape surrounded by olive trees, we'd love to welcome you to our farm.
Volunteers will mainly help with harvesting olives and figs during the season. Tasks include picking fruit by hand, collecting and sorting the harvest, carrying crates, and assisting with other light farm work when needed, such as cleaning tools or maintaining the orchard.
The work is straightforward and no previous experience is required—we'll explain everything before you begin. You'll work around 5 hours per day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off to relax or explore the area. We aim to work during the cooler parts of the day whenever possible and always encourage a friendly, supportive team atmosphere.
We want everyone to enjoy their stay, so we ask all volunteers to respect a few simple rules:
- Be reliable and arrive on time for your scheduled work.
- Treat the farm, accommodation, tools, and nature with care.
- Keep shared spaces clean and tidy.
- Respect other volunteers, hosts, neighbors, and local customs.
- Let us know in advance if you need to leave the farm or will be away for the day.
- No alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed on the property.
- Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
- Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM so everyone can rest.
- No outside visitors or guests are allowed on the farm without prior permission.
- Come with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and respect for the people and the place.
