ESC: Field Worker (Agriculture) [9 months with FLEXIBLE START DATE]

Name: ESC: Field Worker (Agriculture) [9 months with FLEXIBLE START DATE]
Start: 2024-12-01
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Novi Pazar, Serbia

Code: 43099 Copied

Serbia European Voluntary Service Social work Environment Education Culture Sport European Voluntary Service Social work +6 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The organization "Merhamet Sandžak" is committed to assisting IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable families in need through humanitarian assistance and socio-economic empowerment. The main objective of the position of Field Worker (Agriculture) is to support rural households and agricultural communities in assessing their needs, identifying potential challenges and issues, and proposing appropriate solutions. Your main tasks will be: ● Assisting in needs assessments by developing questionnaires to identify challenges facing agricultural households ● Working directly with farmers, providing guidance to improve practices ● Collecting and analyzing agricultural data to identify trends and support decision-making ● Reporting findings and recommendations to the project team ● Collaborating with stakeholders to align efforts with broader development goals ● Supporting the project team in implementing humanitarian actions.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will be provided with a lockable and safe place, with a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom in the city center near the office premises. They might share the place with another volunteer. In addition to receiving accommodation, the volunteer will receive a monthly allowance to cover other daily expenses such as meals, local transportation, communication, and other living necessities. Public transport is not commonly used, and the volunteer can use bicycles, walk, or even use public electric scooters.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will attend a pre-departure training to prepare for the opportunity, as well as an on-arrival training which will introduce the participants to the host country. Along with Code of Conduct orientation and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults training, Merhamet can provide training on the Project Cycle Management to enable better understanding of programming and conducting activities. Volunteers will be offered the opportunity to participate in other Merhamet’s capacity-building activities.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: ● Preferred background in Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture, or vocational training in Fruit Production and Management ● Practical experience in fieldwork with relevant fruits is essential ● Proficient in mechanisms for effective fertilizer application, pest control, and irrigation to support healthy crop growth ● Expertise in soil analysis, preparation, and planting across various fruit types ● Knowledgeable in organizing and executing quality-focused harvests to ensure minimal damage and maximum yield ● Proficient in grading, quality standards, and buyer negotiations for successful procurement ● Strong communication and teamwork skills, enabling effective collaboration with organization team members and smooth coordination during all stages of production and procurement. // CONTACT "[email protected]" FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Deadline: 15/12/2024 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

RS43099

01/12/2024 → 28/02/2026

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Deadline: 15/12/2024

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Kragujevačka 12, Novi Pazar, Serbia

Serbia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Serbia Dinar (RSD / Дин.)

Exchange rate

1 RSD = 0.008542 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:29 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Serbian Hungarian Bosnian