Description

The Gobi desert in southern Mongolia is growing at an alarming rate. Desert sands are spreading, not only toward the fertile grasslands and forests to the north, but even as far as the West Coast of North America. Researchers have predicted that the entire nation of Mongolia is in danger of becoming a desert within the next 25 years. Truly, this is a global concern, since much of the world's fresh air supply is generated in unspoiled fields and forests like those in Mongolia. Our mission is to help to prevent the sand from moving northward by planting as many trees as possible in the steppes of Mongolia.

Highlights

The volunteering project is in a remote location in the steppes of Mongolia. Main task is to plant trees in the steppes of Mongolia which can help to keep the sand from moving. This project is for those who want to help to our Mother Nature and work shoulder to shoulder with Mongolians and learn their lifestyles as well living with them throughout the project in their Ger/Yurt.

Qualifications

No specific skills required, only a reasonable level of fitness.

Languages

• English
• Japanese
• Russian
• Korean
• Mongolian

Cost in US$:

USD 470 for 1st week, USD 200 for each additional week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

* detailed information on project
* visa instruction
* vaccination recommendations
* advice on health, safety & culture shock
* airport pick-up and drop-off from Ulaanbaatar to the project site and back
* welcome orientation
* accommodation & food

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Those who are willing to take their time for the environmental issues.

Age Range

No age restrictions. Minors are allowed but with parents' consent.

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-5 days

The Clean Environment's Mission Statement

Our mission is to help to prevent the sand from moving northward by planting as many trees as possible in Mongolia. We are a very small group with limited resources. Every person counts in this noble mission, and your help could make a big difference in preserving the world's precious environment. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to come to Mongolia and physically participate.

Year Founded

2006