Sustainable Agriculture Assistant | Volunteer Center Sint Maarten

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Das Erlebnis

Join our Agricultural team in tropical Sint Maarten! Help develop sustainable farming practices through garden maintenance, crop cultivation, basic construction, and animal care. Learn Caribbean agriculture while contributing to food security initiatives.

Available: until -June
Stay: 4-12 weeks
Age: 18+
Work: 6hrs/day, 5 days/week

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Was Sie anbieten

6 Stunden Hilfe pro Tag

Tierpflege: Hilf bei der Betreuung und Pflege von Tieren.

Bauen & Reparieren: Hilf bei verschiedenen Reparatur- oder Bauarbeiten.

Landwirtschaft: Pflanze Feldfrüchte, säe Samen und hilf bei Außenarbeiten.

Gartenarbeit: Hilf beim Pflanzenanbau und der Gartenpflege

Zusätzliche Gebühr erforderlich

Betrag: US$ 15 Pro Tag

Gebühr bezahlt für: Vorteile für Reisende, Materialien für Freiwilligenaktivitäten und Spende an das Projekt

Beschreibung: We ask for a US$15/day contribution to help cover the high cost of living in Sint Maarten. This supports essential expenses such as water, electricity, gas, internet, maintenance, and materials for our sustainability projects. Your contribution helps us keep the volunteer center running and continue offering meaningful learning experiences.

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Was Sie bekommen

2 freie Tage pro Woche

Gemeinschaftszimmer: Du bekommst ein Bett in einem Gemeinschaftszimmer, was bedeutet, dass du dir den Raum mit anderen Reisenden teilst.

Team dorm: Du bekommst ein Bett in einem Gemeinschaftszimmer, was bedeutet, dass du dir den Raum mit anderen Personen teilst.

Frühstück: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Frühstück an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Mittagessen: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Mittagessen an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Rabatte auf Touren: Erhalte Rabatte für Touren und Ausflüge in der Stadt.

Rabatte auf Unterkunft: Erhalte Rabatte für deinen Aufenthalt in anderen Hostels.

Kostenlose Wäsche: Du kannst unseren Waschraum frei nutzen.

Kostenlose Wandertouren: Wir nehmen dich mit auf Ausflüge und Wanderungen rund um die Stadt. Kostenlos!

Abholung: Wir holen dich bei deiner Ankunft ab und bringen dich zu unserem Grundstück.

Permakultur-Kurs: Nimm kostenlos an unserem Permakultur-Kurs teil.

Nutze unsere ausgestattete Küche: Nutze gerne unsere Küche und bereite dein eigenes leckeres Essen zu.

Zertifikat: Erhalte ein Zertifikat nach Beenden deines Erlebnisses.

Grundlegender Internetzugang: Internet mit Grundgeschwindigkeit, damit du remote arbeiten kannst

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Anforderungen

Fließend Englisch

Über 18 Jahre alt

Empfängt Einzelreisende, Paare und Partner von Freiwilligen

Europäischer Union Reisepass

Visum oder Staatsbürgerschaft der Vereinigten Staaten

Reiseversicherung

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Was nicht inbegriffen ist

Flüge, Reiseversicherung, interne Transportmittel und Visum

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Programmdetails

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Our Vision:
At Vicky's Keys Volunteer Center, we're developing sustainable agricultural practices adapted to Caribbean climate and conditions. Our program combines traditional farming wisdom with modern sustainable techniques to create resilient food systems.

Program Objectives:
• Establish sustainable food production systems
• Develop climate-resilient growing methods
• Create educational opportunities in agriculture
• Support local food security initiatives
• Demonstrate sustainable farming practices

Key Responsibilities:

1. Agricultural Tasks
- Planting and maintaining crops
- Composting and soil management
- Seed saving and propagation
- Pest management using natural methods
- Harvest and post-harvest handling

2. Animal Care
- Daily feeding and monitoring
- Maintaining animal areas
- Basic health checks
- Record keeping

3. Construction & Maintenance
- Building/repairing growing structures
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Tool maintenance and organization
- Basic infrastructure projects

4. Learning Components
- Weekly agricultural workshops
- Local farming techniques
- Sustainable practices training
- Climate-resilient agriculture methods
- Documentation of growing practices

What You'll Learn:
• Caribbean agricultural techniques
• Sustainable farming methods
• Animal husbandry basics
• Construction skills
• Project management
• Climate adaptation strategies

Ideal Candidate:
• Passionate about sustainable agriculture
• Physically fit for outdoor work
• Basic gardening/farming knowledge
• Willing to learn and adapt
• Team player mentality
• Problem-solving mindset

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Aktivitäten & Schichten

WORK BLOCKS & ACTIVITIES

EARLY BLOCK (7:45 AM - 2:45 PM)
Best for main agricultural tasks & outdoor work

• 7:45 - 8:15: Morning Startup
- Team briefing
- Weather check
- Task distribution
- Equipment prep
- Animal feeding schedule review

• 8:15 - 12:00: Primary Activities
- Animal care & feeding
- Early harvesting
- Garden maintenance
- Watering systems
- Heavy outdoor work

• 12:00 - 1:00: Break
- Hydration
- Lunch and Rest in shade
- Sun protection

• 1:00 - 2:45: Continued Work
- Planting
- Composting
- Construction projects
- Site maintenance
- Project documentation

MID-DAY BLOCK (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Focus on lighter tasks & indoor work during peak heat

• 11:00 - 11:30: Day Start
- Task briefing
- Equipment check
- Project review
- Team coordination
- Assist with Lunch prep

• 11:30 - 12:00: Morning Tasks
- Indoor seedling care
- Light maintenance
- Shaded work
- Workshop prep
- Record keeping

• 12:30 - 1:30 Break
- Lunch
- Rest period
- Team check-in

• 1:30 - 5:00: Afternoon Activities
- Tool maintenance
- Indoor projects
- Educational sessions
- Planning meetings
- Final animal checks

Task Distribution:

Early Block Focus:
• Heavy physical work
• Main agricultural tasks
• Animal care
• Outdoor construction
• Primary maintenance

Mid-Day Block Focus:
• Indoor activities
• Educational components
• Planning sessions
• Light maintenance
• Documentation

📝 Notes:
• Volunteers choose one block
• Blocks overlap for team coordination
• Tasks adjust based on weather
• Flexibility for special projects
• Emergency protocols in place

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RULES & GUIDELINES

General Conduct
• Be punctual - arrive 5 mins before shift starts
• Notify team leader of any absence/lateness
• Maintain professional attitude
• Follow safety protocols at all times
• Report any incidents immediately
• Respect local culture and customs
• No phone use during work hours except emergencies

Work Attire & Equipment
• Wear closed-toe shoes (mandatory)
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
• Bring water bottle
• Wear provided safety equipment
• Keep work clothes clean
• Use protective gear when required
• Return tools to designated areas

Living Space Rules
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Keep personal space tidy
• No unauthorized guests
• Follow cleaning schedule
• Respect shared spaces
• Report maintenance issues
• Practice water/energy conservation

Agricultural Area Rules
• Follow organic practices strictly
• Document all plantings/harvests
• Report plant diseases immediately
• Use tools properly
• Clean tools after use
• Follow composting guidelines
• Maintain garden boundaries

Animal Care Rules
• Follow feeding schedules exactly
• Report health concerns immediately
• Maintain clean animal areas
• Document all animal care
• Follow biosecurity measures
• No unauthorized feeding
• Follow handling protocols

Safety Requirements
• No working alone in remote areas
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Stay hydrated
• Take required breaks
• Follow chemical handling protocols
• Know emergency procedures
• Use first aid kit when needed

Prohibited Activities • No smoking in work areas • No alcohol during work hours • No harassment of any kind • No unauthorized tool use • No wasteful practices • No sharing of sensitive information • No unauthorized visitors in work areas