In Harmony with Nature
In Harmony with Nature
Vlahi Nature School
Vlahi, Bulgaria
1 , ClosedProject description
Vlahi Nature School is urgently looking for 1 motivated volunteer from Germany for an approved project. Vlahi is a small and abandoned village with only 7 permanent inhabitants, but with intensive visitors flow during summer. There are 3 NGOs operating. The nearest town Kresna is 9km away. It is at the foot of Pirin National Park. The climate is continental-mediterranean. Tasks of the volunteers, related to development of new functioning elements of the perma culture concept, which will be used for demonstration among students and visitors: -Growing a new “live” fence around the garden from wood and hedge -Everyday care for the garden and the domestic animals in the Nature school – hens, ducks, geese,rabbits -Irrigation system in the garden -Work with students from the local school -Preparation of information and educational materials -Wind stopper and sun trap, which create insulation barrier against cold winds and using the warming capability of the stones
TranslateAccommodation, food and transport arrangements
Food: The volunteer will cook for him/herself in an equipped kitchen. Accommodation: In a private room furnished with bed, wardrobe, desk and chairs. Showers and compost toilets are outside the building. There is one shower inside as well. Local transport: by bike or by car Language support: Bulgarian language with teacher who speaks English Equipment (phone, internet, etc.): mobile internet Pocket money: per month, the amount fixed for Bulgaria – 70 Euro Insurance: The volunteer will be insured by the CIGNA insurance plan by the sending
TranslateTraining during the project
The volunteer will have the opportunity to learn about perma culture, nature protection, using traditional building techniques and sustainable use of natural resources.
TranslateVolunteer profile
English speaking, mountain and outdoor lover, previous experience with activities, related to nature protection; initiative and independent; ability to work in a team; with communication skills and open for learning new things. Students in natural sciences (biology, forestry, veterinary medicine etc,) mountain lovers, people, who like to be outside. Driving license if possible.
TranslateHow to apply
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English to natureschool@vlahi.org
TranslateAdditional information
The volunteer will work together with other EVS volunteer. TranslateRelated links
Vlahi Nature School websiteThis opportunity is offered in the frame of an Erasmus+ volunteering project and will be confirmed as soon as funding is approved.
For further information on the status of the project, please get in touch with the organisation.
Project dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 15/05/2017 to 15/11/2017
Project location
Vahi, 2841 Vlahi Bulgaria
Looking for volunteers from
Germany
Project topics
Environment and climate change
Application deadline
Application deadline: 25/05/2017
Contact
Name: Miroslava Popova
Hosting organisation
Vlahi village, Bulgaria
Sending organisation
Erfurt, Germany
Coordinating organisation
Vlahi village, Bulgaria