Experience Olive Harvest in Tuscany
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.