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Permaculture Forest Garden

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:
NG-VWA 10.3
Country:
Nigeria
Start Date:
01 Aug 2020
End Date:
15 Aug 2020
Topic:
10: Environment protection
Options:
Mixed Age Camp
Work Types:
Agriculture / Environment / Peace
Number of volunteers:
15
Free places for Males:
7
Free places for Females:
8
Free places last update:
07 Feb 2020
International age:
18 - 99
National age:
16 - 99
Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
150.00 Euro
Breakdown:
  1. Accommodation and food: 20.00 Euro
  2. Transportation: 20.00 Euro
  3. Activities: 100.00 Euro
  4. Hosting organisation support: 10 Euro
Purpose of extra costs:
Preparations, Feeding, Accommodation, On-arrival orientation, Evaluations, Mobility to the Camp site and maintenance of volunteers in the project.
Required Language:
English
Spoken Language:
English

Description: Permaculture Forest Garden (Environmental Education Centre) project teaches permaculture, environmental education and sustainability topics to the youngsters in the community. Our workcamp focuses on improving facilities on the project centre and to support practical and theoretical learning about environmental issues among volunteers and young people in local community. It offers the space for volunteers that want to learn about permaculture in practice, sustainability and environmental issues in Nigeria, and making handcraft products from waste materials.

Type of Work: During the workcamp volunteers will support on-going efforts at the permaculture forest garden project by engaging in hands on activities like renovating structures, gardening, and organic farming. Volunteers will have the space to learn and share about environmental topics and practical within the workshops, and develop activities to raise awareness among youngsters on environmental issues.

Study Theme: CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY

Accommodation: Volunteers will stay together in the permaculture centre. The facilities within the centre are basic, with shared room, shower, and kitchen. Please bring your own sleeping bag.

Language: Fair knowledge of English but not compulsory

Requirements: Working clothes, tents, mosquito nets, mosquito repellent lotion, sleeping bag. Games like chess, playing cards and musical instruments are welcomed but optional.

Approximate Location: Gberefu Parmaculture Centre is a Permaculture Village in an Ancient city of Badagry in Lagos State. It is a border point closer to republic of Benin, Cotonou a French speaking country, Western Nigeria.

Notes: Pick up and drop-off at the Airport is free of charge and at no extra cost.