Beekeeping on the island

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Beekeeping on the island
Beekeeping on the island Beekeeping on the island
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Hi everyone. My name is Claud. I'm a beekeeper and a horse trainer. I live on a small island south of Greece called Kythira. The island is full of beautiful beaches and small green forests. I owe nearly 100 beehives and I need help maintaining the equipment and taking care of them. I also help a friend ride and train and take care of his horses. I'm constantly busy and almost always not at home. Ideally, I would need help for a few hours a day. If you have a driving license, I have a car we can share so you can explore the area. Or I can be your guide in my free time. It's important you know that you're not allergic to bee stings. It's not a hard job. Maintaining equipment doesn't require a skill. Painting and scraping hives mostly. About the horses, if you're a rider or have any experience training is more than welcome. I don't cook at home since I work at a restaurant nearby, but there's a kitchen and fridge at home. I can provide two meals from the restaurant, and breakfast could be prepared at home. I enjoy fishing and swimming... Music in the morning and drinks at night. The island is full of beautiful crystal-clear water beaches.
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Learning opportunities
Beekeeping
Wild foraging
Flower farming
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
Certified organic
Accommodation
1 WWOOFer
Bedroom
Children not accepted
Pets accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Vegetarian
Vegan
Length of stay
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Claud
Claud
Member since 2024
Languages spoken: English, French, Greek, Italian
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Response rate: 31% Response time: typically within 4 days
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Kythira airport (KIT)
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Iliana
Iliana
Greece • September 2024
I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer with Claud in his program focused on beekeeping and I can honestly say it was a very rewarding experience.From the moment I arrived,Claud made me feel at home, providing a warm, welcoming environment that was as informative as it was inspiring. His passion and dedication to the well-being of bees was contagious. I learned so much about the critical role bees play in our ecosystem and how to care for them in a way that supports the natural environment.Claud was always patient, knowledgeable and eager to share his expertise, making the learning process both fun and meaningful. The accommodation was a traditional home at the most beautiful village of Kithira called Mylopotamos with a wonderful natural landscape and a beautiful square where you can enjoy your coffee and meals with gooses passing by to say hi : ) Also,there is plenty of free time as the work needed is about few hours and Claud is always available for everything you need.He offers his car too for exploring the island which is great. I highly recommend this volunteer program to anyone interested in beekeeping or just looking for a meaningful way to visit the island. Thank you Claud!
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