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Eco farm planting

This project is part of the SCI North South Programmes. Volunteers should be 20 years old, have previous volunteering experience and take part in the Preparation Workshops organised by their sending branch. More details from your sending branch.
Camp code:
MN-MCE 11.3
Country:
Mongolia
Start Date:
May 25, 2023
End Date:
Jun 07, 2023
Topic:
11: Climate and sustainable lifestyle
Work Types:
Agriculture / Environment
Number of volunteers:
10
Number of places still available:
9
Free places last update:
Mar 06, 2023
International age:
18 - 99
National age:
16 - 99
Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
250.00 US Dollar
Breakdown:
  1. Accommodation and food: 120.00 US Dollar
  2. Transportation: 30.00 US Dollar
  3. Activities: 100.00 US Dollar
  4. Hosting organisation support: 0 US Dollar
Purpose of extra costs:
Extra costs will be used to finance the project and administration costs of the local workcamp organization.
Required Language:
English

Description: Since 2000 we have had volunteers around the world joining our summer programs which were designed around building sustainable vegetable farming facilities. We are hoping to transform our eco-friendly vegetable farming facility into a sustainable organic farming training center that teaches low-income families how to grow healthy greens on their own. We are planning to donate any crops from our facilities to families in need in addition to providing them with the knowledge of how to grow their own crops.

Type of Work: The main works are planting vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, radishes, etc at the eco-farming camp. Also, volunteers may work on making fences to protect the farm, etc. Quite tiring but let's enjoy it.

Study Theme: Eco farming methods/know-how of other countries. The future plan of international workcamps etc.

Accommodation: Ger (Mongolian traditional tent) or summer house. Please bring a sleeping bag. A mattress will be provided. Volunteers will cook/clean by turn. Music player and some card and board games are available. The shower is available too.

Requirements: To like farming/physical work and being flexible/ adaptable.

Approximate Location: 45 km from Ulaanbaatar. The place's name is “BUHUG”. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain.

Notes: The additional fee of 250 USD (or an equivalent amount of MNT or Euro by the current rate of Mongolian bank) should be paid on your arrival directly.