Agri Organic Camp
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About the project
Agri Organic Camp
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Project is developed in coordination with the “Sociedad de Producción Rural Frutos Orgánicos Selectos” and VIMEX A.C, created by farmers of Nopal (A mexican vegetable) and Tuna (a mexican fruit) in México State, whose purpose is produce Organic fruit like Nopal and Tuna, in eco-friendly process because we believe that eco-friendly education serves as the means to bring about the desired change in society, to develop a generation of virtuous people.
💼 What the programme involves
Objectives: Develop a profitable and sustainable plan of organic agricultural production with organizational strategies, build policies within the Sociedad de Produccion Rural that allow to carry out in harmony the production system.
Work or activities to do:
1. Manual activities will be carried out, weeding, fertilization, botanical classification, according to a program already established.
2. Reforestation activities such as: clearing the established area, cutting the grass, making holes, planting trees and other plants.
3. Support to the farmers in their daily work, shoulder to shoulder, this is very important for us, share our energy and happiness with them.
4. Packaging and conditioning of fruits for industry or export. selling.
5. Packaging and coordination of social responsibility activities such as delivery of food packages.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The lodging will be in shared apartment with all the services. Volunteers will clean the house.
🍲 Food
The food will be prepared by the volunteers with weekly special dish of the region.
📍 About the location
San Juan Teotihuacán, Estado de México. Is about 2 hours by bus from Mexico City.
🎒 Leisure activities
Visits or tours to interesting places like Teotihuacán's archaeological zone. To do activities with the community as help at cultural events in a stand promoting the actions taken, doing the same in gastronomic Festivals.
⚠️ Requirements
Good disposal to team work, dedication and responsibility. Be able to work in the full sun on the land.
IMPORTANT: to have initiative and innovation to contribute with new ideas to the farmers.
🤝 Meeting point
The meeting point will be at the VIMEX office before the camp starts. Plaza de la República, 51, Mexico City.
ℹ️ Additional information
Language: Spanish A1, A2 or more is desirable to be in contact with the community.
Participation fees : 275 euros – 3 months ; 413 euros - 6 months ; 740 euros - 12 months. It includes food & accommodation.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
A-VIMEX 18-03
15/08/2018 → 15/08/2019
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–28 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
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