Farm Rethymno, Greece

4.5
(6 reviews)6

Summer orchard caretaker in Crete

Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
4 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

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.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

€ 35

One time

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

The first week is condidered a trial week for everyone. It will be 3h/day, 4 days and will include a 35€ contribution fee for food, ensuring we’re a good match before the full commitment.

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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.
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
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Join Olive Odyssey in Crete to help care for a 4-hectare olive orchard at 450m altitude. As the summer caretaker, you’ll support the land’s upkeep while I’m not there daily, ensuring its vitality. This role suits nature lovers who enjoy outdoor work!

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 20 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Greece
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 5 15. Life on land
  • 3 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 2 10. Reduced inequalities
Chelsey

Canada

5

Working with Karl at the farm was a dream! Karl is very very kind and welcoming, easy to talk with and will let you know about events going on in town. He is also very patient and will explain thoroughly how to do any tasks. The beds were comfy, and the place is very nice and has all the facilities you need. The hours were exactly as agreed upon, and the work itself was rewarding- I had such a good time. I learned more about irrigation and really enjoyed working on this project! I will definitely be back, and would 100% recommend other travellers to come and volunteer.

3 months ago

Giulia

Italy

5

My stay was really fun and engaging. Karl is a very nice and available host. He made sure we had everything we needed, the work hours were perfectly respected and he was open to adjustment if needed. Beside this, he was also open to conversation and I learned a lot about the island of Crete and Greek culture!

3 months ago

Bennett

United States

5

Karolos was a fantastic host. He went out of his way to make me feel welcomed. We got and made meals, we went on trips to the other major cities, and he was very understanding about any changes to my plans.

7 months ago

Lewis

Taiwan

5

It's my first time volunteering and I absolutely love it, Karl is a super chill host meanwhile always looking after volunteers, the accommodation couldn't be better and the farm is a true heaven, don't miss this institution if you would learn more about agriculture and the farm!

8 months ago

Pia

Germany

5

My stay with Karlo was spontaneous but turned out to be a great experience. He made me feel safe and welcomed from the start. The tasks were simple: Cutting branches, carrying them and burning or chipping them - all surrounded by beautiful sea and mountain views. Karlo always had a plan, even though sometimes machines failed, so be ready to use your hands. He shared a lot about local life, culture and olives. If youre looking for a peaceful Worldpacker experience in Crete, dont hesitate to reach out!

over 1 year ago

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About the host

Hosted by Karl

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Response Time
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