📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Cae Tan CSA grow organic vegetables for over 100 local households. We are based on the beautiful Gower peninsula in South Wales. As Wales largest community supported agriculture (CSA) project, we share responsibility, rewards & risk with our members in growing our food. We run educational activities with local schools, families & community groups. The ESC volunteer would work alongside our growers & trainee grower on the main site, second field & at the Gower Heritage centre Hub. They would be involved in all aspects of the CSA, which incorporate the following; Seed sowing, ground preparation, planting, pest management, harvesting. Maintenance of structures, fencing, construction of polytunnel etc. Packing & hosting the hub where produce is collected. Assisting in educational activities, such as school visits
🏠 Accommodation on site
ESC volunteer accommodation is at Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill. Everyone will have their own bedroom & share kitchen, bathroom & living area. They will be based in a sociable environment close to the coast & a 30-minute bus ride from the centre of town.
They will receive their allowance for food & pocket money into their UK bank account once it is set up.
Whilst the project is in a rural area, we are close to a town (Swansea). There are good bus links both into town & further out onto the peninsula (but only certain times a day). Your accommodation will be shared with our UK Trainee.
🎒 Leisure activities
On Arrival Training at beginning and Mid Term Training during the placement. The hosting organisation will do induction on site with volunteer and supervisor and mentor will support throughout.
Please apply using our online form: https://formstack.io/4480C
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: Please apply using our online form: https://formstack.io/4480C
Cae Tan is looking for volunteers with an interest in agriculture and community growing who is flexible and adaptable to change and reliable. Experience of working on a farm may be useful but is not our foremost criteria. The projects hosted by Cae Tan are open to all young people, regardless of background, competences and experience.
Deadline: Application deadline: 17/01/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.