Sustainable Agriculture Assistant | Volunteer Center Sint Maarten

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A experiência

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: Nov 2025-June 2026
Stay: 4-12 weeks
Age: 18+
Work: 6hrs/day, 5 days/week

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Como você ajuda

6 horas por dia

Cuidado de Animais: Ajude a cuidar do bem-estar e saúde de animais.

Construção e Reparos: Ajude em reparos, manutenção ou a construir.

Ajuda em Cultivos e Colheitas: Plante, semeie e ajude em tarefas do campo.

Jardinagem: Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: US$ 150 Uma única vez

Valor destinado a: Benefícios para os voluntários, Materiais para as atividades dos voluntários e Doação para o projeto

Descrição: US$ 100 is for donation to Vicky's Keys for activity materials and contribution to using the volunteer center utilities (Water/Electricity/Gas/Internet) and US$ 50 is a deposit required by the Volunteer Center that functions as a security deposit in case you damage anything or lost your room key during your stay. If you haven't damaged anything or lost your room key then you will be reimbursed US$50.

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O que você ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Quarto da equipe: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Descontos em tours: Ganhe descontos em tours ou passeios pela cidade.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Trilhas de graça: Te levamos para fazer excursões e trilhas pela cidade. De graça!

Bicicletas à vontade: Use nossas bikes à vontade, quando quiser.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Curso de Permacultura: Participe gratuitamente do nosso curso de permacultura.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Certificado: Ganhe um certificado de conclusão quando for embora.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Fluente

Tem que ter pelo menos 18 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

Passaporte da União Européia

Visto ou cidadania dos Estados Unidos

Seguro viagem

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

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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Atividades & Turnos

WORK BLOCKS & ACTIVITIES

EARLY BLOCK (7:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Best for main agricultural tasks & outdoor work

• 7:00 - 7:30: Morning Startup
- Team briefing
- Weather check
- Task distribution
- Equipment prep
- Animal feeding schedule review

• 7:30 - 9:30: Primary Activities
- Animal care & feeding
- Early harvesting
- Garden maintenance
- Watering systems
- Heavy outdoor work

• 9:30 - 9:45: Break
- Hydration
- Rest in shade
- Sun protection

• 9:45 - 1:00: Continued Work
- Planting
- Composting
- Construction projects
- Site maintenance
- Project documentation

MID-DAY BLOCK (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Focus on lighter tasks & indoor work during peak heat

• 10:00 - 10:30: Day Start
- Task briefing
- Equipment check
- Project review
- Team coordination

• 10:30 - 12:00: Morning Tasks
- Indoor seedling care
- Light maintenance
- Shaded work
- Workshop prep
- Record keeping

• 12:00 - 12:30: Break
- Lunch
- Rest period
- Team check-in

• 12:30 - 3:00: 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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Regras

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