Be part of an NGO Organic Farm in Puerto Galera, Philippines

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La experiencia

Our project is a land area located in a beautiful mountain setting around 450 meters above sea level in the village of Baclayan, Oriental Mindoro, in the Philippines. The farm aims to inspire community members in sustainable and effective methods of agriculture. Stairway has been working in the Baclayan community for more than a decade, and the farm plays a significant role in terms of food production in the community.

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Que ofreces?

25 horas de ayuda por semana

Trabajo Social: Ayuda como voluntario en proyectos locales y comunidades.

Ayuda en Granjas Eco: Siembra, cosecha y ayuda con tareas del campo.

Jardinería: Ayuda a plantar y cultivar jardines.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Excursiones gratis: Te llevamos a excursiones y caminatas por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Curso de permacutura: Puedes unirte a nuestros cursos de permacultura gratuitamente.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Certificado: Obtén un certificado de culminación una vez que hayas terminado tu experiencia.

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Requisitos

Inglés Fluído

Entre 20 y 35 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

Volunteering at our organic farm will give you an opportunity to learn about sustainable organic farming in practice with the planting, maintenance, and harvesting of various food sources. Simultaneously, you will be contributing to the development of the indigenous community of the Baclayan village through nurturing of the local children. The Stairway organic farm living facilities were renovated in 2022, and it offers accommodation through lodging in two dormitories of up to two people in each. Food for making breakfast and dinner will be provided while lunch is served at the Baclayan Mangyan School during the weekdays. The fully operational kitchen is available in the living quarters for when the volunteer wishes to cook. The facilities also offer a large common area in connection with the kitchen which can be used by volunteers on demand.

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Actividades & Turnos

As a volunteer on our organic farm, you will be helping us to cultivate and harvest food sources in collaboration with our two resident agriculturists. Depending on the season, we expect the workload to be around 5-6 hours a day, 5 times a week. The organic farm was initiated in 2009 and produces a large variety of crops, vegetables, and fruits. It is located right next to the school, and it has delivered a significant portion of the products consumed at the school feeding program. Since the implementation of the feeding program, school attendance has drastically increased 10 times from around 20 to 200 children. The program has successfully pulled most of the indigenous children in Baclayan into school. Aside from providing the food, Stairway is also distributing school supplies for all the children at the beginning of the school year.

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Reglas

By agreeing to volunteer at the Stairway organic farm you are required to read, agree, with Stairway’s Child Protection Policy and the Handbook for Volunteers issued by Stairway Foundation Inc.