Category Archives: Farming
Live and volunteer in the Caribbean!
Participate in the GAIA ACTIVIST PROGRAM
How do we best protect St. Vincent and the Caribbean against Global Warming and Climate Change?
Starting dates: March 1, 2012 and September 1, 2012
Program duration: 6 months
Program Information: Studies about sustainability, volunteering, organic farming, self-sufficiency the risks/effects of Global Warming in the Caribbean. Through research, creation and implementation of projects in nearby villages, promotion, and by example, you will work to prepare the people of the Caribbean for the dangers of Global Warming.
Want more information? e-mail Erica at volunteer8@richmondvale.org
Kenya Youth Volunteering (LOCAL FEE)
Teaching Program
Other volunteer work available includes teaching at both primary and secondary schools. All children at the schools come from local villages {communities}.
Subjects taught include English, Mathematics, Science, Christian Religious Education, Arts & Crafts, Music and Social Studies. Volunteers are also encouraged to use their initiative to come up with extra-curricular activities, sports and other learning activities.
Women Empowerment &Elimination of FMG
Volunteers work in a rescue centre which accommodates women and girls rescued from forced marriages and those rescued from forced Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices within the communities that practice among the Maasai,Turkana,Samburu to mention but a few.
Volunteers teach girls the importance of being a woman in a society where they are highly undervalued. Women and girls are also taught hygiene, nutrition, small business skills etc.
The women at the rescue centers are smart and passionate. They are ready to educate their children, nurture their families and change their communities by engaging in small business projects, getting educated etc. Their passion and dedication will impress you. You will also be encouraged by their stories. Eg help in enhancing the status of some tribes like Masai people and the Masai tribe in society.
Volunteer in Orphanage Abroad
A large number of poor and disadvantaged children without homes are given refuge in orphanages and shelter homes being run by various non governmental organizations.
Volunteer in Orphanage Abroad
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Program description
A large number of poor and disadvantaged children without homes are given refuge in orphanages and shelter homes being run by various non government organizations throughout the world.
These are distressed children who come from difficult circumstances that detach them from the joys of childhood. These orphans require love, care, affection warmth and education. Volunteers working in our ‘Help The Orphans’ program Kenya, Uganda ,Ruanda,Burudi Ethiopia ,Congo, Sudan and Malawi among other African countries will provide support to the underprivileged and uncared for children to alleviate their suffering by helping them live a dignified life . We do this by supporting the work of local community organization in Kenya through the placement of international volunteers.
Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. Volunteers can help them fill this void in their lives by assisting the staff in the orphanage in organizing educational tours ,playing indoor and outdoor games ,teaching them English ,giving them basic computer knowledge and educate the young kids in a play way method. Volunteers can give tips to the kids about personal hygiene and help them in keeping their premises spic and span. They also help the children with their homework and prepare them for school.
Your little help can be of great significance for these children, helping to make their present secure and future promising. Spend time with them. Receive their warmth and affection. Tell them stories. Share their dreams. Working in an orphanage is a truly fulfilling and enriching experiences.http://www.kvcdp.org/children.php
General program information
Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 16-60
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independent or group orientated: Varies
No. in group: 3-4
Living arrangements on the program: Apartment, Group living, Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: The program runs throughout the year and volunteers can choose to start on any date.
Benefits and advantages of the program:
An enriching experience for any traveler. Help and explore the country at the same time.
End of Program.
Homeward bond
After completion of your volunteer program we hold a debriefing session with other international, local volunteers and staff Here, participants say their good-byes, express their gratitude to other volunteers and staff, share Experiences and come up with suggestions for improvements before being escorted back to their Hostels/Hotels /Homes awaiting flights or departures.
http://www.yhak.org/volunteers
Volunteer Abroad Africa Opportunities
Work in an Orphanage
As a volunteer you perform a variety of much-needed services such as teaching Basic English, Math and other subjects to HIV/AIDS infected or hunger-stricken children in Africa.
English/Math/French Teaching in Rural school
Help to improve school children’s conversational English and French, paving a road for a brighter future – instilling in them a working command of the English/French language in English or French speaking countries
. Health Projects in Africa
Knowledgeable and able-bodied volunteers are in great demand. Help assist doctors with several health-related activities, opportunities are available all year around in all the countries.
HIV/AIDS Awareness in Africa
Interested in helping to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic that has ravaged Africa’s continent? Help create hope among the sick in Africa and to assure them that they can live productive lives.
Volunteer Projects in Africa
HDV has projects in various fields and a wide range of opportunities is available to developmental volunteers who want make a difference in the lives of people on the African continent. Volunteer Projects include: Community work, HIV/AIDS, Medical work, Sports Coaching, Teaching & Education, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Research, Expeditions, Corporate Volunteering, University Volunteering, Family Volunteering, Tailor-made opportunities for individuals and groups.
Want to volunteer in Africa?
Would anyone like to volunteer for a stimulating and interesting position in Africa??? The answer would be Hope Development Volunteers We provide to people of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to have an active part in helping develop a local community, and accept donations to improve standard of life for people living in Africa. We make it possible to see what your money has specifically done for the local people and how it has helped them and their community.
For HDV volunteers we aim to;
Give you the opportunity to experience life as a local
Constantly prioritize/re-evaluate projects, so we are always focusing on the areas in most need
Provide a safe and welcoming base for project work
Where possible provide advice and guidance before and during project work
For the more adventurous, you can take part in one of our Safari trips around East Africa.
HDV recruits and places foreign volunteers with community based projects and schools around East Africa (Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Sudan). Through our volunteer abroad Africa placement program, we aim to build the capacities of local projects and raise awareness around the world about the successes and challenges of life in Africa. These include office work (IT training for local villagers mostly youth), Vocational Training (Sewing), and HIV/AIDS education, public health/hygiene, family planning, condom use, creativity workshops, promoting small business development the importance of basic education, and women’s rights and empowerment.
Community outreach:- Includes home visits to elderly, disabled, and persons living with HIV/AIDS to keep company, offer relief, and assess needs.
Administration:- Budgeting, fundraising and handcraft marketing
Community Development:- You will be encouraged to take part in a flexible schedule which will include some or all the activities offered by the program. The exchange of ideas, experiences and culture is encouraged. This placement sometimes requires walking long distances in the sun; you are encouraged to bring a sleeping bag, protective clothing and shoes.
Teaching Orphans:- Teaching English, Math, French and other subjects, organize games and arts. The main aim is to create a loving environment for these children. Telling stories, Help in the construction of the new orphanage Homes and schools. Carpentry, builders, porters and helpers, group volunteering is welcome, Fundraisers contact us for details.
Free Volunteering at Sanctuary Farm, Orosi, Costa Rica
Sanctuary is an art collective and organic farm, where we are building earthships and yurts, buildings made from recycled materials. We would like creative, self-motivated volunteers to join us, and help build or farm, while learning eco-friendly construction and organic farming techniques. It is free for volunteers to stay here camping on the farm, or at a hotel in Orosi, where hot showers, internet and laundry are available. Eventually, the farm will provide food for volunteers, but for the moment we club together to buy food communally from town. Our ultimate goal is to create a bartering community.
Transport is provided from Orosi to the farm, which is in the mountains, and borders on Tapanti National Park. Our proximity to the National Park makes it a great location for wildlife spotting and hiking. The view from the farm is extraordinary, encompassing views of volcanos Irazu and Turrialba. There is also a waterfall and a spring on the land for fresh water. We are also currently seeking volunteers to run the hotel in Orosi, where a room is provided with free internet and laundry, in return for handing out keys and tidying rooms.
Volunteering at Sanctuary Farm would suit people who enjoy being close to nature and camping out. There is a laid back atmosphere, where people can work at their own pace rather than a strictly ordered routine. There is a variety of different tasks to be done, which would suit everyone’s abilities. We have water and basic cooking facilities there but currently no electricity.
Volunteering at the hotel in Orosi would suit someone who works on the internet, or from home or is retired. The small hotel requires less than 2 hours per day of cleaning but the main requirement is to be on hand to provide keys for the guests.
Orosi is a small, safe, non-touristy town in a picturesque valley, with hot springs nearby. Supermarkets, vegetable shops, internet facilities and a bank with ATM can be found here or in neighboring Paraiso which also has a Hypermas (Walmart) and a Saturday farmers market. Orosi is close to Cartago, the buses run there every half an hour and take 25 minutes. Cartago is 45mins to an hour away from San Jose by bus from the Lumaca terminal.
The climate in December to June is drier and best for building and farming, there is a lot of rain here at other times of the year, but we can still work on the farm, since the mornings are usually dry and sunny. There are no specific items that you will need to bring to volunteer here, but warm clothes and clothes that you do not mind getting dirty, and some rubber boots with good soles would be a good idea, as well as some wet weather gear. The minimum stay here is one week but generally volunteers stay on longer than they intend. For hard working, like minded volunteers there is a possibility of staying on more permanently as our neighbors on the farm.
Please contact melissalintern@gmail.com for more details. We look forward to meeting you.
Free volunteer opportunities in Asia
Free volunteer work in Asia is a great way to see one of the world’s most diverse and enthralling continents while also making a positive difference. Free volunteer work opportunities in Asia means gaining a far greater insight into the local cultures and everyday life rather than merely passing through – which makes for a far more authentic gap year in Asia, careerbreak in Asia, volunteer in Asia or travel in Asia experience. Plus, if you want to volunteer in Asia it’s not necessary for you to have any specific skills or qualifications – just bring along your passion and an enthusiasm to give something back and keep an open mind! In return you will gain an unforgettable and worthwhile travel experience that you’ll treasure for years.
Discover Ecoteer’s free volunteer work opportunities in Asia and how we can provides you with a wide choice of worthwhile projects and volunteer opportunities. You can get involved with one of our popular wildlife conservation projects, presenting thrilling opportunities to work with some of Asia’s most endangered animals, such as turtles in Malaysia. During your free volunteer work in Asia you may also consider volunteering to make a contribution towards improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adults in local communities, or you could make a vital difference by contributing your time to volunteer in Thailand or volunteer in India. Our recent volunteer projects in Sri Lanka project enabled mature people taking a careerbreak in Asia to help rebuild communities destroyed by the 2004 tsunami and 6 years on have been forgotten. Whatever you do when you take your gapyear or careerbreak in Asia you can be sure to find the venture that’s right for you with Ecoteer.
Recommended free volunteer work opportunities in Asia
Volunteer in Cambodia
Free volunteer work in ecotourism or teach english in Cambodia
Cost – Free
The lodge offers bed and breakfast accommodation to “green” and eco-friencly travellers, but it is also open to all kinds of visitors who want to stay somewhere completely different to conventional lodging in town. Free volunteer work opportunities involve teaching English to the youth of the tribal groups making them more employable. English is not included in the national curriculum so volunteers teaching English is of great need.
Free volunteer teach english and help the Cambodian youth find future employment
Volunteer in India
Free volunteer work opportunity at sustainable ecotourism lodge in India
Cost – Free
Enjoy free volunteer work at this retreat which is a unique project that combines sustainable ecotourism with sustainable agriculture and environmental education. Our eco-lodge is situated on a certified Organic farm in the rainforests of the Western Ghats of karnataka. We cater to environmentally conscious volunteers who want to experience a harmonious existence with nature. We also organize and host workshops and educational programs with emphasis on organic farming, sustainable living, rainforest ecology and biodiversity for students and special interest groups such as organic farmers. We are recognized as one of Indias leading eco-lodges and have received a 1st prize award from eco-club international in 2005.
Free volunteer in ecotourism in India
Volunteer in Japan
Free volunteer opportunities at sustainable living volunteer project in Japan
Cost – Free
The ethos of this free volunteer work project is to live sustainably and in harmony with nature. The mission statement is: “To inspire and educate the citizens of Earth to create their own environmentally sustainable lifestyles and businesses, through participation in the creation and operation of a self-sufficient education center, organic farm, restaurant, fair trade shop and eco-technology development and demonstration center”. The farm and Cafe are run by an international volunteer team of staff from all over the world. About 4 or 5 team members and volunteers live on Mt Fuji full-time. We are also largely supported through the help of our Short Term Farm Volunteers, who help with everything from planting to cooking.
Volunteer with a difference? Try traditional farming in Nepal? less than $100 a week.
Traditional Farming in Nepal.
Description of Placement- This is a placement for people who want to see the hard life of real Nepal, you will get the opportunity to go to a place where the only things have changed over the last hundred years is electricity. Live alongside the family and help them work in the steep terraced fields of the foothills of Nepal. Depending on the season will see you do many different jobs from milking the buffalo to planting rice the old way. It’s not for the faint hearted but it shows the real differences in today’s world.
Placement Location- Our main location for this placement is a village in the foothills of Nepal about 70 Kms North of Kathmandu, it’s a remote place but one you can really get back to nature in. It’s a place where the nearest shop is 4 hours away and everything is done the old fashioned way. If you feel this is remote then we do have more urban areas in Chitwan where you can work including an organic farm.
Accommodation- Will be provided by the local families in the village with each one carefully selected so at least one member of the family speaks good English in order that you can communicate effectively. Also you will find that the local families in the home stay programme have been chosen because they also have good standing in the community and can introduce you to the traditional Nepalese village life.
The Love Company’s Fees: (Euros)
1 to 2 Weeks 250
3 Weeks 325
4 Weeks 400
5 Weeks 445
6 Weeks 490
7 Weeks 540
8 Weeks 600
Each Additional Week 50
The program fee covers
1. Transport to and from the Kathmandu to Pokhara
2. Meal and accommodation (Nepali standard) with host family during placement.
3. Accommodation and main meals during placement.
4. Transportation (pick up and drop off to/from airport and placement)
5. Sight seeing in Kathmandu
The fee does not cover
1. Insurance (medical, travel, personal belongings)
2. Flight or land transportation from your country to Nepal.
3. Personal expenses (i.e. gift items, food in between meals, water)
4. Trekking, rafting, other adventure activities.
5. Visa costs.
6. Medical and Doctor Expenses
Programme timetable- Ongoing.
Time duration- From 2 weeks to 5 months.
Costs- Please contact Wayne Guttridge the international coordinator.
Contact details- wayne@experiencehimalayannepal.org
Website- www.experiencehimalayannepal.org
Please contact Wayne for more details.
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Volunteer in India for Organic farm communication, documentation and marketing.
Volunteer in India for Organic farm communication, documentation and marketing.
Organisation activities in brief:
This organisation has addressed the needs of marginalised communities living in extremely poor settings for over 21 years. They offer needs based, qualitative and sustainable programs in the field of drug treatment and HIV/AIDS. Programs include awareness and prevention, counselling, crisis care and detoxification. In addition, the organisation provides an organic vegetable farm as a source of livelihood for recovered drug users and a means to re-enter mainstream society. The organisation seeks to challenge prejudices within existing social structures and influence policy at all levels.
Project location:
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi 110057
Date project commenced: The organisation was founded in 1981 and has ongoing projects
Project highlights:
- Working towards the communication, documentation and development of an organic farm that creates livelihoods for recovered substance users
- Contributing to an organisation that has a long history of improving the lives of substances users and alleviating poverty in marginalised communities
Language preference of volunteers: English and Hindi
Main duties for volunteers:
Depending on individual skills and experience:
- Documentation of farm history, achievements, growth and returns
- Creation of client case studies
- Networking with other organisations and companies to promote the farm
- Online promotion of the farm
- Creation of flyers and other communications
- Marketing produce to new suppliers
- Overall communication plan
Attributes/Qualities required:
- Motivated and committed
- Good communication, writing skills and computer skills
- Ability to identify documentation needs and pro-actively undertake them
- Any previous communication, marketing or media experience is advantageous
Volunteer duration: One month minimum
Age Range: 20 onwards
Accommodation details (if available): N/A
Meal details (if available): Shared lunch
Transport details (if available): N/A
Any other local hospitality details (if available): N/A
For more information email: volunteer@responsenet.org
Saraswati Ahimsa Vana – Volunteer Ecuador
Welcome to Saraswati Ahimsa Vana… a hidden paradise in the Amazon Jungle that words cannot describe. We are a Bhakti-yoga orientated family starting up an organic farm and nature reserve to protect part of the Amazon rainforest and the animals within. Our goal is to teach our foreign visitors and Ecuadorian neighbours about simple living, high thinking.
As a volunteer you’ll have the opportunity to experience a different culture and different way of living based on Vedic Principles, with people who care about nature and ecology. Volunteers have the opportunity to help and learn about vegetarian cooking, permaculture, natural medicine, green building, yoga, meditation, philosophy, and will learn about working with conscious art and educational programs for children living in and around the community. You can also bring your creative energies to our workshops, make new friends and have the experience of a lifetime.
Finca Ipe – Volunteer Costa Rica
Location:
Platanillo, Costa Rica
Profile:
Finca Ipe is dedicated to planning, developing and managing a Biodynamic® community farm. The organization was created to establish a self-sufficient and productive haven, removed from the pressures and pollution of industrialized society. Their vision is to nurture a lifestyle in harmony with nature and community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
At the farm, you work a maximum of 5 hours a day. Their are a variety of tasks including:
- Making compost
- Harvesting
- Mulching
- Weeding
- Digging
- Seeding
- Making Biodynamic Preps
- Making compost teas
- Spraying fields with preps/tea
- Building work
- Animal care
- Help on essential oil production
- Trail Building
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.fincaipe.com
Address:
Finca Ipe,
Apdo. 804-8000,
San Isidro del General,
P.Z. Costa Rica
Email : info@fincaipe.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: (506) 787 8130
