Would you like to discover new places while harvesting olives?
The experience
We will be harvesting olives for 2-3 days in my village garden, located 35 km from the city center. As a thank-you, I’m offering 2 extra days of free accommodation and a city tour after the harvest :) Feel free to reach out for details!
What you offer
6 hours of help per day
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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 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.
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.
Requirements
Beginner English or Fluent Turkish
Under 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Olive Harvesting in a Village House (3-4 Days)
We have around 80-100 olive trees in total, and the harvesting will be done traditionally by hand and using hand rakes.
• Estimated Duration: 3-4 days.
• Working Hours: Maximum 6 hours per day.
• Breaks: Four 15-minute tea or coffee breaks throughout the day.
• Meals: 3 meals a day are provided.
• Accommodation: You will stay in a shared area inside a traditional village house.
• Bonus/Gift: Once the harvest is successfully finished, I will personally take you on a 2-day city sightseeing tour in my private car!