Organic olive harvest in Corsica from October to January!
The experience
🫒 From October to January, join the Potager du Nebbiu in Oletta, Corsica, to harvest our organic olives! On the program: setting up nets, harvesting, sorting and transporting the olives to Calvi, at a certified organic mill, to produce our organic olive oil. No experience required, but motivation and good physical condition. 25 hours per week over 5 days, meals and accommodation included. Minimum stay desired: 3 to 4 weeks.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Surfboards:
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies:
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate French or Intermediate English
Under 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Come share the life of our organic farm at Potager du Nebbiu, in Oletta, in Upper Corsica, and take part in the harvest of olives destined for the production of our certified organic olive oil.
Activities & Shift
You will participate in setting up nets, in the harvest with combs, in gathering, sorting and packing into crates. We will also transport the olives to a mill certified for organic farming in Calvi, where they will be processed into oil. An opportunity to discover this adventure with us, from the olive tree to the oil!
Rules
Respect for people, places and equipment. Punctuality, mutual aid and respect for the essential safety instructions. Please keep your accommodation and shared spaces clean. Working hours adapt to the weather and the needs of the harvest, within a maximum of 25 hours per week. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor work. No animals allowed.