ORGANIC FARMING

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Nepal Environment Environment Permanent

About the project

ORGANIC FARMING

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Nepal Volunteers and Cultural Youth Exchange Program (NVCYE Program) is a non-profit organization registered with the social welfare Council of Nepal government. It was established in 2004. It has done several works cramps with the aim of empowering local communities to implement and organize community development, education and conservation projects.

Volunteers dedicate their valuable time and skills to help restore the rapidly diminishing forests of Nepal by participating in a gardening and agricultural volunteer initiative. This project takes place in Chitwan, where volunteers work alongside local families in village-based agricultural farms. Their tasks involve cultivating trees, vegetables, and various plants to safeguard the local environment. Volunteers not only contribute to the farm's activities but also learn innovative farming techniques and may even share their own agricultural knowledge with the community. Agriculture in Nepal holds significant cultural significance, with various festivals like the paddy plantation ceremony (ropai jatra) being celebrated. The reverence for nature and agricultural rituals rooted in animism continues to be observed by farmers. This nature program in Nepal offers an enriching experience for nature enthusiasts who appreciate being immersed in the natural world.

💼 What the programme involves

Sorting and planting seeds in the correct sequence
• Contributing to the sustainability and resilience of farms
• Helping locals Cultivating vegetables for locals
• Maintaining gardens by cleaning and planting new flowers
• Ensuring plants and saplings receive adequate watering
• Undertaking tasks like weeding, mulching, and sowing
• Enhancing communication skills through interaction with the local community
• Acquiring practical farming and agribusiness knowledge
• Immersing oneself in Nepali culture and exploring the country's breathtaking landscapes
• Demonstrating a passionate commitment to making positive changes in people's lives. Volunteers can also organize awareness programs on environmental health in the village.

🏠 Accommodation on site

volunteers will stay with host family. You will be sharing rooms with international volunteers of the same gender participating in the same program. Three meals a day (lunch, snack, and dinner) will be provided during your stay. The food is prepared in local style. Main types of food will be rice, lentil soup and vegetables.

📍 About the location

Chitwan, Nepal, is renowned for its abundant biodiversity and fertile land, making it ideal for cultivating crops such as rice and vegetables. The region is famous for the Chitwan National Park, home to iconic wildlife like rhinos and tigers. Additionally, Chitwan's culture is vibrant, featuring captivating dances and delicious cuisine. Despite occasional deforestation challenges, locals are dedicated to preserving nature.

⚠️ Requirements

• Volunteers should be at least 17 years old, demonstrate reliability, eagerness, and sustained motivation.
• Creativity and initiative are valued qualities for participants in this agriculture and farming volunteer program in Nepal.
• Confidence in one's work, along with time and management skills, is essential for effective support.
• Proficiency in basic Nepali language would enhance collaboration with local individuals, thus candidates are encouraged to enroll in a language course before joining the project.
• Utilize your experience to facilitate positive change and make a meaningful impact for both you and the project.
• Embrace openness throughout your participation.

🤝 Meeting point

It is our responsibility and to make your visit as lovely as possible. We will pick you up from the airport and drive you to our cozy volunteer house. The local program coordinator will provide an orientation class about general information about Nepalese cultures, customs, religion, and dress code, about the project and your roles and responsibilities at the Volunteer House. Following day you will be transfer to project area.