🐝 Stingless Beekeeping in West Lombok's Mangrove 🌿✨

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A experiência

Join us in the beautiful landscapes of West Lombok's mangrove to experience sustainable beekeeping with stingless bees! As a volunteer, you’ll assist local farmers in caring for and maintaining stingless bee colonies. Learn about the crucial role these bees play in pollination and local ecosystems. This hands-on program will teach you about sustainable farming practices, honey production, and the importance of biodiversity.

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Como você ajuda

16 horas por semana

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

Jardinagem: Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.

Trabalho social: Ajude comunidades locais.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: US$ 13 Por dia

Valor destinado a: Benefícios para os voluntários e Doação para o projeto

Descrição: $ 13 for three meals a day, accommodation, and a Trigona honeybee colony box.

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O que você ganha

3 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

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.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Drinks de graça: Ganhe free drinks ou bebidas.

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 Intermediário ou Francês Intermediário

Entre 18 e 35 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos (não aceita casal ou duplas)

Nacionalidades: todas menos Indonésia

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

The Stingless Beekeeping Volunteer Program in West Lombok invites you to work in a stunning mangrove area, where you’ll engage in sustainable beekeeping practices with stingless bees. Set amidst a rich and vibrant ecosystem, this program allows you to support local farmers by caring for bee colonies, learning about honey harvesting, and contributing to biodiversity conservation.

The mangrove environment plays a crucial role in supporting the health of the bee colonies, providing a unique setting for beekeeping. Volunteers will assist in daily activities like hive inspections, bee health management, and honey collection. Alongside this, you'll learn about the bees' importance in pollination, the vital role they play in the ecosystem, and the interconnection between beekeeping and mangrove conservation.

Experienced local farmers and beekeepers will guide you through the process, sharing knowledge about sustainable farming and traditional techniques. Your efforts will help improve the livelihoods of local communities, foster environmental awareness, and contribute to the preservation of both the mangrove habitat and the bees.

This immersive program is perfect for those interested in nature, conservation, and sustainable agriculture, with the added benefit of working in a unique mangrove ecosystem.

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Atividades & Turnos

Activities & Shifts:

Activities:
Stingless Bee Care: Assist in setting up and maintaining hives for stingless bee colonies.
Honey Harvesting: Participate in harvesting and processing honey, learning the process from hive to jar.
Pollination Education: Discover the ecological importance of stingless bees in pollination and agriculture.
Community Engagement: Work closely with local beekeepers to understand sustainable farming practices and support their livelihoods.

Shifts:
Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Bee Care & Honey Harvesting)
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Pollination Education & Community Engagement)

Each shift includes breaks and the opportunity to interact with local farmers to learn about their beekeeping practices.

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Regras

Punctuality: Arrive on time for your scheduled shift and notify in advance if you cannot attend.
Modesty: Wear suitable attire for farm activities, ensuring comfort and protection, especially from the bees.
Safety First: Follow all safety instructions provided by local beekeepers and always wear protective gear when handling bees.
Respect the Bees: Handle the bees and hives gently to avoid harm to the colonies.
No Smoking or Alcohol: Smoking and alcohol are prohibited on the farm.
Respect Local Culture: Be mindful of local traditions and interact with the community with kindness and respect.
Teamwork: Work cooperatively with fellow volunteers and local farmers, fostering a supportive environment.
Confidentiality: Maintain privacy regarding sensitive information about the community or farming practices.