Question 1

What does the Sustainable Agriculture program involve?

Accepted Answer

The Sustainable Agriculture & Community Development project in Jamaica allows volunteers to work on goat ranches or farms helping with tasks like beekeeping, soap and paper making, and youth agriculture training.

* Help young people learn farming and beekeeping skills.
* Support income-generating activities like soap and paper making.
* Placement options include goat ranch and youth agricultural farm.

Question 2

When can you start and how long can you volunteer in the program?

Accepted Answer

The Sustainable Agriculture project in St Mary begins every first and third Monday and allows durations from 1 to 8 weeks.* Start dates: first and third Monday each month.* Duration options: 1-8 weeks.* Volunteer hours: up to 4 hours per day.

Question 3

What are the eligibility requirements for the Agriculture program?

Accepted Answer

To join this program in St Mary you must be aged 18 or older and speak English, with families accepted on the placement.* Volunteers aged 18+ (families accepted)* English language required.* No farming experience needed.

Question 4

What accommodation and support are included for volunteers with IVHQ?

Accepted Answer

The program includes dormitory-style volunteer house accommodation and full in-country support from the local IVHQ Jamaica team.* Dormitory-style volunteer house provided.* Orientation and in-country support included.* Based in the parish of St Mary near Ocho Rios.

Question 5

What tasks might I perform and what skills will I develop?

Accepted Answer

You’ll engage in practical tasks like preparing planting beds, caring for animals, and assisting youth agriculture workshops while building communication, farming and youth development skills.* Prepare garden beds and maintain farm infrastructure.* Care for animals such as goats, chickens or rabbits.* Assist with training youth in agriculture and production skills.