ESC: Volunteer to support a pilot project in hydroponic cultivation with local communities and women

Name: ESC: Volunteer to support a pilot project in hydroponic cultivation with local communities and women
Start: 2024-10-14
End: 2025-09-14
Location: Totonicapán, Guatemala

Code: 40957 Copied

Guatemala European Voluntary Service Social work Education European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The volunteer will accompany the CDRO staff on visits to local communities, supporting them in identifying crops suitable for sustainable hydroponic production. They will also contribute to the design and implementation of a training plan on hydroponic crops to support CDRO agronomists. The volunteer will help to prepare training content and teaching materials for community promoters to disseminate agroecology and hydroponics. They will support the implementation of workshops with local producers through field practices and collaborate in the systematization of the pilot projects implemented. During the activities, particular attention will be paid to the participation of women from local communities.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer will live in Totonicapán near the municipal building in zone 1, surrounded by services such as markets and pharmacies. The organization covers rent and basic services such as electricity, water, and internet. The house has a single room and kitchen, is located on the second floor, and is 2 km from the office. The volunteer can buy food in local eateries or prepare meals in the kitchen. They can also bring food to the office. Local minibuses facilitate transportation in 15 minutes, and there are taxis and buses.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer will participate in initial training which includes: introduction to the CDRO team, for integration and support; orientation about CDRO, for explanation of objectives and projects; visit to the communities, to meet direct collaborators and beneficiaries. They will develop knowledge of humanitarian aid within the ESC program, solidarity cooperation, strategies to involve direct recipients. They will strengthen civic skills, intercultural awareness, problem-solving skills and linguistic knowledge (which will be certified through the OLS). All skills will be certified by Youth Pass.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Passionate about agroecology and sustainable production. A minimum of experience in agriculture is required, preferably with an agroecological approach. Professional experience as an agronomist or in related sciences is a plus but not mandatory, as is experience in hydroponic cultivation. Willingness to apply technical skills in different work contexts and eagerness to learn new agronomic techniques. Skilled in adult education methodologies and in developing teaching and support materials for community promoters. Able to work in teams and rural communities, with an aptitude for volunteering, a sense of responsibility, and organizational skills.
Deadline: 04/09/2024 23:00

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

GT40957

14/10/2024 → 14/09/2025

Closed

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Deadline: 04/09/2024

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

Totonicapán, Guatemala

Guatemala

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Guatemala Quetzal (GTQ / Q)

Exchange rate

1 GTQ = 0.117168 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central Standard Time

Local time: 22:05 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish