Regenerative Farming and Ecosystem Restoration at Camp Altiplano

Activity description

Are you a young enthusiast eager for a transformative farm experience? Look no further! Camp Altiplano is the pioneering Ecosystem Restoration Community in the regenerative farm of La Junquera. Our vision: creating a resilient and regenerating landscape. Our Goals: Restore degraded land; Collect evidence of our impact; Share our knowledge, train future generations, and provide a hands-on learning experience in regenerative farming. Join us for 6 months and you will: Gain hands-on experience in our agroforestry system Contribute to reforestation efforts on the farm Get involved in carpentry and construction work Manage our social media and communication channels Develop and lead educational activities Collaborate with an inspiring team Live an incredible experience in connection with nature around like-minded individuals. THE PROGRAM STARTS EACH YEAR IN FEBRUARY AND JULY FOR A DURATION OF 6 MONTHS (182 days). For European residents, 18 to 30 years old.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Camp Altiplano is located on the farm of La Junquera, 50km away from Caravaca de la Cruz (where you find: banks, pharmacy, hospital, supermarkets, restaurants, cafeterias, etc.). Fully off-grid, our infrastructures consist of several bioclimatic buildings: one big dorm, a two-storey cob house and a separate tiny house for ESC volunteers, a fully functional kitchen, compost toilets, and a shower. At La Junquera village (4 km away) you find a washing machine and an office with WiFi. The program covers food, accommodation, travel costs, tutoring, pocket money and transportation on site.

Training during the activity

Guided by Altiplano coordinators you will manage the 5 ha agroforestry plot. Activities include (depending on the season): pruning, groundcover management, plants propagation, vegetable garden. Developing soil amendments from scratch (compost, vermicompost, compost teas, microorganisms reproductions..) and applying them. Reforestation actions: planting, seeding, monitoring. Maintaining our infrastructure: basic carpentry, off-grid solutions, tools maintenance. Education: developing and leading educational activities. Communication: managing our social media, newsletter, and local outreach.

Participant profile

Are you someone who loves the outdoors and is ready to embrace a unique off-grid lifestyle? We are seeking proactive and motivated candidates to join our team. If you enjoy physical work, don't mind getting your hands dirty, and are excited about working in an unconventional setting, then this opportunity is perfect for you. Requirements: Proactive, team-oriented, adaptable. Passion for off-grid living and sustainability. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Physically fit for demanding tasks. Seeking connection with nature and like-minded individuals

Activity dates

A total of 24 week(s) during the period 01/02/2024 to 31/12/2024

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Activity location

Camino a La Junquera km 5, 30412 Caravaca de La Cruz Spain

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine

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Activity topics

Environment and natural protection

Education and training

Nutrition and subsistence agriculture

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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