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Experience Olive Harvest in Tuscany

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The experience

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE US A HEND SPECIFICALY WITH AN OLIVE HARVEST THIS FALL. WE PLAN TO BEGIN AROUND OCTOBER 10 AND FINISH BY OCT 25.

WORK IS DONE ALL OUTSIDE IN A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING. NO PREVKIOUS SKILLS NECESSARY.

YOU WILL BE TIRED BUT YOU WILL ALSO SLEEP VERY WELL! :)

THIS IS A SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR AND SPECIAL MOMENT AT OUR FARM/AGRITURISMO.

TAKE SOME OLIVE OIL TO YOUR FAMILY! :)


What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.


What you get

1 day off per week

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.

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.

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


Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian

Between 20 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

While this position is specific to olive harvest, in case of bad weather they will be other tasks around the farm.


Activities & Shift

The shifts are flexible and are based on needs.
Some day, we may only need a couple of hours, other days, more than 5.
An average will never be more than 30 hours per week.
The times depend largely on weather conditions.
With rain, or too much heat, you will be able to enjoy local hot springs or beaches.
There are many many possibilities for hiking, and visit of historical sites.


Rules

No smoking, no drinking.