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Help with our Agro-ecology program in rural communities in SA

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The experience

You will spend a lot of time at our training farm, working with the product development team.
Our Agricultural Entrepreneurship program provide training in basic business and entrepreneur skills, agri processing, and sustainable and contemporary farming techniques.
You will have the option to explore our amazing area during the weekend, go to the local church and any traditional events happening at the village, for a full immersion experience!

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: € 275 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The fee include: ● Accommodation ● 3 meals a day, 7 days a week ● Cultural Village walking tour ● Project and logistical support ● Supervision ● 1 Town trip a week ● Immersive field and programme activities ● Wifi access, SIM Card if needed, ● Nourish T-shirt ● Optional language workshops can usually be arranged ● Pick-up and drop off in Hoedspruit (Town or Aiport)

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

You will be immersed into the project as one of the team members to engage in the planning and running of the programs. You can combine our projects during your time with us or focusing on one (your choice). You will have the opportunity to explore our amazing area during the weekend (extra cost - We can organize it!)

We believe that conservation and communities cannot exist in isolation of each other - hence our goals through all our projects to interlink, grow, conserve and uplift. The holism of our programs is important as it works with the community as a whole to see the problems in a bigger picture.

Volunteers will stay at a Backpackers situated on the same property. You will spend your day working with the team, learning from them and having an amazing experience! The work is very hand-on, so expect to be busy but remember to have fun!

Activities & Shift

From 8am to 4pm.

Spending time on our training farm:
- Agro-Ecology training, very similar to permaculture, but more suited to African conditions,
- Helping at the farm and assisting with daily tasks.
- Helping with the chicken coop
- Manufacturing products from our farm such Pickle Beetroots, Monkey Orange syrup, gluten free flour and hot sauce.
- Exploring new recipes with Indigenous fruit & vegetables

You can also combine our projects during your time with us or focusing on one (your choice).
- Early Childhood Development: 66children
- Environmental Education: 90 children
- Enterprise Hub: recycling, sewing, craft center

You will also have the oportunity to explore our amazing area.
Volunteers will stay at a Backpackers situated on the same property.

We can't wait to have you join our Family!

Rules

Each participant will be required to send us their police clearance.