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Heritage Agrarian Campus Residency: Foundations (L1)

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Description (≤1200 characters) Based in Sint Maarten, Vicky’s Keys (VK) is the island’s first Heritage Agrarian Campus—a structured residency and learning hub focused on regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, climate resilience, and heritage restoration. The Heritage Agrarian Foundations Residency (L1) is our signature entry program. Residents join a weekly rhythm that blends guided agrarian learning sessions, field participation, community contribution, and an applied mini-project aligned with campus priorities (e.g., soil health, biodiversity monitoring, water stewardship, food farm systems, and documentation). This is not a volunteer exchange placement. Participation is through a structured residency model with clear expectations, supervision, and on-campus accommodation (subject to availability). The residency is designed for motivated learners, emerging practitioners, and impact-oriented participants who want a grounded, hands-on experience in a small-campus environment. Minimum stay: 4 weeks (campus season runs Nov–Jun). Strong candidates may be invited to extend into advanced pathways (L2–L4) depending on goals, experience, and campus needs.

Program Highlights

Heritage Agrarian Campus in Sint Maarten Live and learn on historic lands with a program rooted in Caribbean heritage restoration and food sovereignty.

Structured weekly learning rhythm (not ad-hoc volunteering), guided agrarian sessions, field participation, community contribution, and an applied mini-project.

Regenerative agriculture and biodiversity focus. Hands-on exposure to soil health, ecosystem stewardship, water awareness, and resilient food systems.

Applied project with real outcomes Leave with documented work (templates, field notes, reports, or a mini-project output) aligned with campus priorities.

Pathway to advanced tracks (L2–L4) Strong participants can be invited to extend into deeper innovation, professional, or fellowship-level residencies.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Online
  • Sint Maarten
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029Terms Available:
  • Throughout the Year
  • Winter
  • Spring
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Agriculture
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culture
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • History
  • Service Learning
  • Sustainable Development
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Apr 20, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online
  • Sint Maarten

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Agriculture
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culture
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • History
  • Service Learning
  • Sustainable Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

Terms Available:
  • Throughout the Year
  • Winter
  • Spring

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Training
  • Emergency Support
  • Wifi Costs
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Course Materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Dutch

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Travel Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a volunteer exchange program?

No. Vicky’s Keys runs structured, paid campus residencies (not work-for-stay).

What is the minimum stay?

 Minimum 4 weeks (longer stays possible depending on pathway).

What accommodation is provided?

 On-campus dorm/group living for accepted residents (capacity ~12).

What will I do during the residency?

Guided learning sessions, field participation, service-learning, and an applied mini-project.

How do I apply and what’s the selection process?

Online application and screening call/video interview to confirm fit and timing.

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