Description

Plant trees, host educational seminars with locals, contribute to improved stoves and water improvement projects, assist in the harvesting and planting of crops and assist locals in finding methods to effectively use their land without destroying the environment.

Interacting with people living in the communities and playing with their children.

Highlights

The Economia de Patio (Backyard Economy) Project currently works with six rural communities in the dry zone of Diriamba. These communities rely upon the cultivation of coffee, beans, corn, fruit and vegetables to survive. A recent study conducted by Adeca has shown that soils in the area have become badly eroded, deforestation has accelerated in recent years as a result of a demand for firewood and droughts have become more frequent in the area. This has led to a decrease in crop cultivation and a decrease in vegetable species. As a result, the population of these communities suffer from unemployment, malnutrition and other health problems.

The Economia de Patio Project aims to contribute to a higher standard of living in which individuals will be able to better cultivate and sell crops, while at the same time maintaining their traditional cultivation practices and respecting the environment. This project also aims to provide safe drinking water, access to sanitary bathrooms and enhance traditional stoves to improve the health of rural farmers and their families.

Because Adeca is a non-profit organization and runs purely off private donations, volunteers are always needed to help with their projects. Volunteers are needed to work with the members of Adeca to help assist with crop development, harvesting crops, reforestation projects, ensuring that plant deliveries are completed on time, construction of viviendas (small homes), water sanitation systems and improved stoves.

Qualifications

Be hard-working and willing to work on various projects.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Sciences
• Agriculture
• Agronomy
• Ecology

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2,495 for 4 weeks, USD 225 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Be willing to do manual labour and get your hands dirty. Respect and understand traditional cultivation practices.

Volunteer Types

• Agriculture
• Conservation
• Reforestation

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998