Farm Foça, Turkey

5.0
5 reviews5

Come help a small farm with big ideas! :)

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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 Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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.
Support
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Availability

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

My small olive and sheep farm needs tender love and care. I currently need help getting the farm back under control by cleaning, painting, and organizing it again. I let it go too far, and I need volunteers to help get it up and running once more. Some of the tasks include: fixing up my guest cabin, pruning olive trees, gardening, and tending to my fields. Stay time can be flexible if this is an enjoyable stay for you.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Practicing English
  • 1 Learning about sustainability

Argentina

5

Sharing time with Umit is very pleasant. He cooks very well and quite healthy. He always complied with the 3 meals and they were hearty. He also took care that the work time was not so exhausting. There were days of heavy work, but others quite relaxing. The best thing is to do the work early in the morning so as not to suffer the summer heat. In the room there is a small fan that helps to cool down a bit. The bathroom is private, only the shower is shared. It has chickens, 3 super loving dogs and lots of the farm that are taken out to eat in the fields. Visiting Foça is very easy and beautiful.

about 2 months ago

Australia

5

What an amazing an life- changing time. The farm is in a very peaceful location but also very close to the coast, beach and seaside towns. We were able to explore so much as Umit was very flexible with our the hours. The work really brings you back to nature. From having your hands in the soil, to cooking, cleaning and gardening. I learnt so much practical knowledge here and am forever grateful. Umit, or now Abi (Turkish older brother) is truly a compassionate and caring man. He accepted me with open arms and we have shared some many laughs together. Come and enjoy this opportunity.

3 months ago

Jordan

5

For someone looking to get in touch with nature while expanding their skills; Umit's place is the perfect opportunity. A beautiful cozy farm located in the breathtaking town of Foça! Literally everyone is helpful and friendly there, I felt at home all the time , the work wasn't too hard though it took me few days to build some outdoors skills, nothing particularly too demanding and so much to learn , food was great and all that you might need there is adequately provided. Its been my pleasure working with Umit.

4 months ago

United States

5

Umit was the most amazing host and made this experience so special. He is so kind the farm wonderful cook too. The work was fair, some days harder than others but some days were lighter too. Umit showed us the town and nearby farmers markets as well as introducing us to his friends and family. His place was clean and truly a joy to stay in. For those looking to connect with nature and unplug, this is the right experience. I will never forget the truly wonderful time we had with Umit on his farm.

9 months ago

United States

5

Our stay with Umit was home away from home. He made us feel like family during our stay in Foça. He took us to the local farmers markets, and we had great fun preparing delicious meals and sharing conversations with him. Umit is managing his home alone, so he really needs a lot of help on his 10 acre farm. There is always work to do, and the work is not always easy. However, Umit balances the workload so that some days are easier work. I 100% recommend this experience for hard workers, and those who have appreciation for the fruits of their labor. Hopefully we will visit Umit again someday!

10 months ago

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