1 month on organic farm in August
Welsh Centre for International Affairs
Cae Tan
Parkmill, United Kingdom
Description
This is an opportunity to join the team of Cae Tan CSA on the beautiful Gower in Wales. 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, food and transport arrangements
ESC volunteers will be staying in accommodation at the Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill. They will be based in an environment close to the coast & a 30 minute bus ride from the centre of town in Swansea. Please do note that public transport in rural areas of Wales is not the best. They will receive their allowance for food and pocket money into their UK bank account once it is set up. There is limited wifi on the place. It is not very strong and also the phone reception is not 100% given in some of the areas.
Participant profile
The projects hosted by Cae Tan is open to all young people aged 18 – 30 , regardless of background, competences and experience. Volunteers ideally will: - Have an interest in agriculture and community growing - Have experienced work with and/ or have an interest in working in a community based agriculture scheme - Have a good level of English and a commitment to improving their English (to be able to get the most from the placement) - Be flexible and adaptable to change - Be reliable - Have a willingness to develop projects and pieces of work according to interests.
Activity dates
From 15/08/2023 to 15/09/2023
Activity location
Parkmill, United Kingdom
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, United Kingdom
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
No application deadline