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I am running a large farm (about 97 acres) near to Izmir. We have 500 tangeren trees, 2000 olive trees and about 50 acres to grow vegetables,artichoke,grape, blackberry,strawberry and oregano,wheat,chickpea and some aromatic plants like oregano, mint, lemon grass. We have 5 cats,14 dogs, 2 rescued horses, 1 donkey
We are looking for hardworking volunteers who don't mind getting their hands and clothes dirty and will respect the rules on the farm.
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
5 hours a day max.
Planting
Harvesting fruits/ vegetables / herbs
Maintenance and repairs as necessary
Weeding
Construction
Cleaning the house
Taking care of the dogs
During winter we generally start at 9:00 a.m. but during summer we start at 6:30 a.m. to escape from the hot weather. (during the harvest season it depends on the weather) No experience is necessary as training is given. Much of the help we need is outdoors, so be sure to pack accordingly, at very least you will need a good pair of boots or wellies, a sun-hat, sun cream, vacuum bottle (AT LEAST 1 LETER) and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Even if it's summertimes, please bring long pants and long sleeve shirts. You need to protect your legs and arms from the bugs and weeds. Leggings aren't the best because the weeds will stick to the lycra fabric. Cargo pants are the best. And you may need a towel for the beach.
Please contact us only if you are certain about your intention to come to our farm/ to Izmir. We do not accept volunteers less than a week. If you don't responde to our messages in two days, we will move on to accept others' applications.
We are not medically trained to deal with any health issues or help anyone who is taking any form of medication, suffering from depression or similar, or addiction. Please do not think that your wellbeeing is someoneelses responsability. We work with animals and plants, that is, living things. We need the help of people who can work properly, are focused and responsible. If you are not physically active person or you are in the post-operative recovery process, this place is not for you.
We don't let you sleep outside at night. Our trees are not suitable for setting up a hammock. We expect you to have a good work ethic and follow instructions. If you are not going to contribute to the project, this place is not for you.
We do not take on smokers! Good manners, mindfulness and honesty are essential.
How to come to our place: We can pick you up from main bus station in Urla between the hours 8:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. If you are coming to the farm by yourself (also for the off days), please be at the farm before 09:00 p.m.
We eat meals together. We share our own food with our guests and do not make any special purchases. Volunteers can wash their clothes in washing maschine only ones a week.
Volunteers get their own private rooms and they have shared bathrooms.The person should also take care of his/her place and clean the room during stay/ before leaving.
When you arrive to the farm we will check your passport to ensure your planned stay with us doesn't exceed the time you're allowed to remain in the country.
