Productive Courtyard Assistant
Coordinator | Sergio
Coordinator | Sergio
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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.
This project seeks to alleviate food needs, based on food security programs that guarantee beneficiary families a new healthy food alternative for the family.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
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.
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.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Requirements
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.
You need to speak English (basic level)
or Spanish (basic level)
required
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
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.
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.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
- 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
- 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.
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)
We provide one breakfast per day during your stay.
Sorry, no access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena. We assist you to find cheap flights to Colombia.
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.
If you are intending to volunteer in Colombia you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Colombia.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
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.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 12 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$600
3 weeks
$828
4 weeks
$1,057
5 weeks
$1,286
6 weeks
$1,515
7 weeks
$1,744
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,889
Average fees
$270
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Productive Courtyard Assistant
This project seeks to alleviate food needs, based on food security programs that guarantee beneficiary families a new healthy food alternative for the family.
$248/week
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