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Perfect 4.6rating (16)
  • Zero Hunger

Productive Courtyard Assistant

location
247€ per week  ·  2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Food security for families
  • Income generation for vulnerable families
  • Environmental recovery
  • Alleviating food needs, based on food security program
  • It generates savings and additional income for their families.

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

This project seeks to alleviate food needs, based on food security programs that guarantee beneficiary families a new healthy food alternative for the family.

The aim of the project is to transform family backyards that used to be rubbish dumps into green vegetable gardens, improving the landscape, capturing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. releasing oxygen and aligning ourselves with the Sustainable ...

About the program

The aim of the project is to transform family backyards that used to be rubbish dumps into green vegetable gardens, improving the landscape, capturing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. releasing oxygen and aligning ourselves with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Tasks are carried out such as:

  • Training beneficiaries on agricultural issues, agronomic management of harvested species and post-harvest.
  • Harvesting.
  • Building productive patios with the families.
  • Delivering of inputs for the creation of productive patios.
  • Sowing, harvesting and collecting products to supply some of the food needs of the beneficiaries supported in the workshops of beneficiaries supported in the cooking and psychosocial workshops to improve family nutrition and family relationships.
  • Carrying out technical follow-up.
  • Conducting cooking and nutrition workshops and create good eating habits.
  • Conduct trainings on recycling and solid waste management.

Products grown:

  • Genovese basil, Red.
  • Lemongrass
  • Cilantro
  • Spinach
  • Herbabu
  • Red Mizuna
  • Oregano
  • Mustard
  • Moringa
  • Arugula

Typical day

Volunteers usually arrive at the project at 8:00 am and are briefed on the activities scheduled for that day. They take a lunch break and continue working until around 2 or 3 pm.

Typical day

Volunteers usually arrive at the project at 8:00 am and are briefed on the activities scheduled for that day. They take a lunch break and continue working until around 2 or 3 pm.

Free-time activities

WALLED CITY
A unique and fascinating place to visit with family, friends, as a couple or on your own. 

GETSEMANI QUARTER
Just pass by the clock entrance and you will find this wonderful quarter, full of life and colour.

THE BEACHES
Depending on where you go, you can go to some of these beaches, such as ...

Free-time activities

WALLED CITY
A unique and fascinating place to visit with family, friends, as a couple or on your own. 

GETSEMANI QUARTER
Just pass by the clock entrance and you will find this wonderful quarter, full of life and colour.

THE BEACHES
Depending on where you go, you can go to some of these beaches, such as El Laguito and Castillogrande, which are possibly the most visited beaches in the city.

THE ISLANDS OF EL ROSARIO
A place where you can find truly beautiful beaches, quiet and with the possibility to do many activities during the day.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level) or Spanish (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Be a participative and committed person. Be well behaved and respectful of the people you are working with and the community. You must be aware of the culture and customs of the country in which you are working. Ability to work as part of a team.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Adventure Volunteer

  • Welcome and pick-up at the airport.
  • Hostel accommodation
  • 1 breakfast per day during your stay
  • 24/7 support from the team
  • Follow-up, orientation and induction to the program
  • Certificate of volunteer weeks
  • Accident insurance
  • Liability insurance
  • Guidance, counseling and management in the choice of the program

Airport Pickup at Rafael Nunez International Airport

  • You must arrive at Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), where you will be picked up by the coordinator of the local organisation.
  • The pick-up time is from 8:00 to 21:00 hours.
  • Arrival days are Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, in order to facilitate your incorporation into the project.

    Accommodation

    All volunteers stay in hostels selected by the organisation. They are usually located in safe areas close to the walled city.
    Accommodation provides:
    • Bed, in a shared room
    • Breakfast during your volunteer placement
    • Use of common areas
    • WIFI (internet)

    Food & Beverages

    We provide one breakfast per day during your stay.

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Internet Access

    Sorry, no access at the project site

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena. We assist you to find cheap flights to Colombia. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Colombia provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Colombia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Colombia. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The project is open all year round (except national holidays and the holiday period from December to mid-January).

    Arrival days are Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, in order to facilitate your joining the project.
    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 550€
    3 weeks 760€
    4 weeks 970€
    5 weeks 1,180€
    6 weeks 1,390€
    7 weeks 1,600€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 2,650€
    Average fees 247€/week

    Program fees

    247€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit (15%)

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment (85%)

    Your final payment will be agreed with Adventure Volunteer during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your host

    Adventure Volunteer

    Perfect 4.6 rating (16 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2017

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sergio

    Spoken languages: Spanish, English

    About the project

    Support in the cooperation and creation of social and environmental projects in communities at risk of social exclusion, through international volunteering.

    Meet your host


    ADVENTURE VOLUNTEER is a non-profit organization, established in 2017. We collaborate in the social and environmental field through projects of conservation and protection of the environment and animals, as well as in the social part through projects of empowerment of women, community development, functional diversity, medical or teaching.


    Our team of collaborators has a deep experience in international volunteer programs.  We know all the realities of the areas where we are working, collaborating and where we have a presence. 


    Our projects offer volunteers the opportunity to meet, share and participate in social and environmental projects. These projects demand educational and recreational activities that benefit communities of different cultures and customs, communities with economic difficulties and different degrees of social exclusion.

    16 reviews · rating4.6

    Ariadna Sanchez rating4.4

    2022 at Sea Turtle Conservation and Protection

    Una experiencia única y especial. Vale la pena disfrutar de la experiencia sin duda. Aprendes mucho sobre el proyecto, las tortugas, su vida y los peligros a los que están expuestas. Repetiré sin dudarlo! ***Translation*** A unique and special experience. The experience is definitely worth ...
    Valerie Sara Tonolli rating4.6

    2022 at Organic Vegetable Garden and Educational Reinforce

    My partner and I spent four weeks with this wonderful organization. Our significant contributions were towards helping young women with different types of disabilities in the artisanal workshops where they participate daily. We also launched an online fundraising campaign to help the organization ...
    Stefanie Schmitz rating4.8

    2022 at Conservation and Protection of Sea Turtles

    This is an amazing project run by very humble and dedicated people. I had a fabulous two weeks, I learnt a lot and I would love to return. The project takes conservation very seriously. And there are many great photo opportunities with these lovely baby ...
    My experience in Nicaragua was everything I hoped and more. The program coordinator and host family were so welcoming and helpful. I loved spending my mornings with the children and staff at the "Coro de angels" school and exploring the city of Granada and surrounding areas in the afternoons and on ...
    Sara Quintana rating4.8

    2022 at Teaching and Reinforcement Assistant

    My stay in Panama has been one of the best experiences of my life so far. I was able to get to know different projects in Panama, especially in Chame and Parara Puru. Both are social projects where I was able to learn about their culture and participate in the school reinforcement of the children. ..
    Manuel Jurado rating5

    2021 at School Support and Childcare Assistant

    Google Translator: Great socio-cultural work to help people with few economic resources. Learning and unique experience and I am looking forward to repeat. In addition, the psychological work is very good. - - - - - - - - - - -Original Review: Increíble Gran labor sociocultural de ayuda a ...

    Location

    Americas > South America > Colombia > Cartagena

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