Olive harvesting – Experience life on an Umbrian olive farm
We’re looking for one couple to join our olive harvest team at our agriturismo in Umbria!
Work is around 6 hours a day, with 2 days off, helping us during the olive harvest.
You’ll have your own apartment, and on working days we provide a homemade Italian lunch with 3–4 courses.
Our international group will consist of around 8 people, aged roughly 21–40.
We’re looking for people who enjoy working outdoors, getting their hands dirty and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.
A great way to experience the Umbrian olive harvest while living, working and eating together!
Location (city/town, region, country)
- Umbria, central Italy 📍
What are you looking for help with?
- Farming / gardening
- Olive harvesting
Notes about requirements and accessibility
Participants must be 18 or older.
At the moment, we are not able to accommodate volunteers with disabilities.
As we are located in a rural area, having a driving licence and/or your own car is very useful for groceries, exploring the area and activities during your free time.
If you don’t have a car, that’s absolutely fine. We can of course pick you up from the nearest public transport connection when you arrive, but please note that opportunities for excursions during your free time will be more limited.
How many volunteers could you host?
- 2 volunteers, as one couple
When do you usually need volunteers?
- From 17 October 2026
- Minimum stay: 3 weeks
How many hours of help per day?
- Around 6 hours/day
How many days of help per week?
- 5 days/week
- 2 days off
Are accommodation and food included?
Accommodation is included. You will have your own apartment.
On working days, we provide a homemade Italian lunch with 3–4 courses.
What type of accommodation can you provide?
- Private apartment / guesthouse
Fee transparency (required)
NO fee
What volunteers receive (in addition to food/accommodation)
- A fun international group and the chance to meet new people, share stories and experiences.
- Relaxed campfire evenings together.
- Our rather excessive 3–4 course homemade Italian lunches on working days. Nobody leaves the table hungry!
- If you don’t have your own car, you’re always welcome to join us when we go grocery shopping or, when possible, for other trips.
Languages spoken on site
- Italian
- English
- Dutch
How to get to your site
The farm is located in rural Umbria. Public transport connections are available in the wider area.
If you are travelling without a car, we can pick you up from the nearest suitable public transport connection when you arrive.
Full arrival information can be shared with volunteers before travelling.
Is there internet access?
- Yes, reliable Wi-Fi
Contact details 📧🔍
If you are interested in this opportunity, please write to voluntouring.freelist@gmail.com with a short introduction about yourself, your preferred dates and the length of stay you have in mind. Please use Umbria Olive 17 as the email subject. Voluntouring.org will provide you with the information needed to contact the host directly. Why are host contacts sometimes hidden?