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Help an Indigenous Tribe to grow food in the Philippines

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The experience

As we aim to teach the Matigsalug Tribe to take advantage of their vast forest land, help us show them some new farm technologies to add to their indigenous practices. Volunteer tasks can include seed sowing, nursery setup and systems, land prep, garden maintenance, designing edible landscapes, composting, and harvest techniques. We charge a U$D200 fee/week for project expenses and supplies.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 200 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers pay $200 a week to help cover for all meals, water and electricity (gen set as there is currently no electricity in the area), internet access (Starlink) and transportation from the city proper and back to city at the beginning and end of the volunteer period. Most cost are for 3rd Party supplied services.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 55 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Matigsalug Green Farming Frontier

Farm the future with the Matigsalug tribe! Blend traditional wisdom with modern techniques to sow the seeds of sustainable farming.

Tasks and Activities can include the following :
Collaborate with local farmers to understand traditional farming techniques.
Research and introduce sustainable farming practices.
Organize workshops and training sessions for local farmers.
Monitor the adoption and impact of new farming techniques.
Document and share success stories.

We will have several team members who will help and guide you as well as have a proper volunteer briefing where we all work together to achieve this goal.

Activities & Shift

Shift will be 7am to 3pm with a lunch break at 12-1pm

Activities can include :

Implementation:

Orientation: A walk through the farm, understanding traditional farming methods and challenges.

Role Definition: Tasks might include researching sustainable farming methods, assisting in implementing new techniques, or setting up workshops for farmers.

Skill Workshops: Offer sessions on organic farming, permaculture design, or innovative farming technologies.

Cultural Exchange: Engage in traditional farming activities and share global success stories of sustainable farming.

Feedback Sessions: Discuss the feasibility and efficiency of newly introduced techniques.

Rules

No noise after 9PM
No illegal drugs