Lavendering - Gardening

Name: Lavendering - Gardening
Start: 2026-07-10
End: 2026-07-21
Location: Turkey

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Turkey Farming Manual work Farming Manual work Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This workcamp is hosted by ArmaÅ Foundation, a civil society organization based in AkmeÅe, Kocaeli, centered on ecology, ethics, and communication. Founded in 2021, the Foundation creates spaces for learning, co-creation, and meaningful encounters, bringing together individuals and institutions who care about sustainability and a just life together. At the heart of the Foundation are ArmaÅ Academy and the ArmaÅ Foundation Venue, a 20-acre ecological space surrounded by lavender fields, fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and open landscapes. The venue hosts workshops, gatherings, and projects focused on environmental awareness, ethical reflection, and collective learning. By joining this camp, volunteers will contribute not only to practical tasks but also to a living space that values sustainability, mindful togetherness, and ecological responsibility.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will support different aspects of daily life and event organization at the venue. The work will be varied, hands-on, and collaborative. Participants should be open to switching between tasks and experiencing different types of activities throughout the week. Main tasks include: -Supporting the organization of the Lavender Festival hosted by foundation -Lavender harvesting -Gardening and agricultural work -Organizing books in the foundation's library according to a cataloguing system -Assisting the kitchen team with food preparation and daily tasks -Painting and improving common areas when needed -Supporting homemade jam preparation with seasonal products Working hours will be approximately 5–6 hours per day. Since the camp includes diverse activities, flexibility and team spirit are important. Volunteers will not be doing the same task every day and should be ready for both indoor and outdoor work.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Three meals a day will be provided by the local host, but volunteers will help with preparing and serving the meals. Meals will be provided only as vegan and vegetarian options and meat products will not be available during the camp. Accommodation will be in shared rooms (4-6 people per room), with male and female volunteers staying in separate rooms. The venue offers a simple, comfortable, and nature-oriented living environment.

📍 About the location

The camp will take place in AkmeÅe, a peaceful rural area of Kocaeli, surrounded by nature yet relatively close to major cities. There will be two days off per week; however, the exact schedule will be decided together depending on the workflow and festival preparation. During free time, volunteers may: -Explore nearby towns and the city center of Ä°zmit -Go for nature walks in the surrounding area -Spend time in the garden -Use the swimming pool during summer months -Organize group activities and intercultural evenings The camp offers a balanced experience of physical work, ecological learning, community life, and time in nature.

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