Farm Foça, Turkey

5.0
(22 reviews)22

Come help a small farm with big ideas! :)

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Connect with nature
18 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
16 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

19h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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22 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 18 Get in touch with nature
  • 16 Immersing in the local culture
  • 15 Meeting locals
  • 13 Practicing English
  • 8 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
Samuel

Brazil

5

Great stay at the farm! It was a pleasure helping out with the daily tasks and enjoying the quiet nature in Foça. The host treated us so well and the food was delicious! I definitely recommend this place.

12 days ago

gaylyn

United States

5

Everything written by previous travelers is true. Umit is welcoming, teacher of animals of the farm, as well as cooking, Turkish history and much more. He encourages you to take in the local sights and activities, like the farmers market and Izmir bazaar. His instructions are easy to follow. Work is easy and gratifying to care for the animals, the farm, baby lambs, dogs, cats and chickens. Umit shared his family with me and will forever be a part of my heart. Get a little dirty and enjoy the experience!

29 days ago

Levi

Brazil

5

This was my first time volunteering on the farm, and it turned out to be a really great experience. Umit was friendly, patient, and always willing to teach, which made everything much easier and more enjoyable. Even though the weather wasn't great on some days, it didn't take away from the experience. I'm really grateful that my first volunteering experience was such a positive one, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about it.

8 months ago

Maysa

Brazil

5

Participating in volunteering in Foça on the farm was a very positive experience. We had the opportunity to learn firsthand how the farm routine works, from the daily care of the farm to the simplest but most essential tasks of everyday life in the countryside. In addition, Ümit is a very pleasant person to meet. He showed us more about Turkish culture, customs, and hospitality. It was a period of great learning, exchange, and growth, which will certainly remain fondly in our memories.

8 months ago

Elliot

United Kingdom

5

Ümit made me feel like a family member living in the house. I learnt lots about how the running of the farm, the tasks were always varied and interesting, and we cooked delicious food together every day. It was a completely unique and interesting experience especially to escape to the countryside.

about 1 year ago

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