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Agricultural Entrepreneurship

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ORGANIZATION: Nourish NPO

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Support sustainable farming, empower local entrepreneurs, and help provide 35,000 meals monthly. Create real change through agriculture-volunteer today!

Agriculture is still very active in rural areas, but much of it consists of subsistence farming, with little focus on creating successful income-generating businesses. Our Eco Villages serves as both a classroom and a showroom for modern, sustainable agricultural practices, where you’ll learn while contributing to the community’s development.

We believe that conservation and community growth cannot exist in isolation. Our programs are designed to interlink, grow, conserve, and uplift, addressing challenges in a holistic way and working with the community to see the bigger picture.

As a volunteer in Agricultural Entrepreneurship, you’ll spend your time on our training farm, assisting with product development and hands-on agricultural work.

This program provides you with an immersive learning experience, working alongside a passionate team in a dynamic environment. The work is hands-on, so expect to be busy, but also have fun while making a real difference in the community.

Holistic Approach & Community Integration

We believe in the interconnection of our programs:

  • Green Kidz: Environmental education for local schools
  • Social Enterprise: Supporting and growing small businesses
  • Agro-Ecology: Sustainable farming techniques
  • Rise Creches: Early Childhood Development
  • Eco Village: Recycling and community outreach

You’ll be fully integrated into the team, helping with the planning and implementation of our agricultural and business initiatives. You can focus on one program or combine multiple projects, based on your interests. You’ll also have the chance to explore the area during your weekends (extra cost for excursions-we can organize it for you!).

A Bright Future
In 2023/24, our farm produced over 600 kg of fresh organic vegetables to support our food program, providing over 35,000 meals a month to our children. By participating, you’ll help continue this work and play a role in sustaining our mission to empower communities.

Cultural Exchange & Immersion
This is more than just a volunteer program-it’s a chance to immerse yourself in local culture. Learn the Tsonga language, join our staff at church (free), and experience traditional village events (when available). It’s a unique way to connect with the local community and broaden your cultural understanding.

Explore & Unwind
Weekends are yours to explore the stunning landscapes of the area. We can arrange excursions to Kruger National Park, the Panorama Route, and more (additional cost), so you can unwind while discovering the beauty of South Africa.

We can’t wait to welcome you into our family. Join us and make a lasting impact!

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About Nourish NPO

Location:

Sigagule Village, Hoedspruit, limpopo 1380, ZA

Mission Statement

Our goal is to create sustainable change - and have long-term impact in the spheres of both conservation and community upliftment. We believe that by working to grow wildlife resilient communities, that are healthy, educated, and have access to opportunities, we can break the poverty cycle and thus impact the poaching coming out of rural areas.

Description

Nourish NPO has a holistic approach to poverty and community development. By incorporating conservation education and economic empowerment through our business incubator and education centers, we strive to fight poaching through fighting poverty.
Nourish has been running since 2011 in a village on the border of the Greater Kruger Park area, to try and bridge the gap between community and conservation, as well as bringing tourists into our area to experience the Shangaan culture.
We have a variety of programs that range from Early Childhood Development, Farming, after school care, conservation education and field trips, feeding schemes, animal outreaches as well as a tourism pillar that focuses on community tours.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Employment
Environment
Community, Employment, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Nourish Eco Village, R531 Orpen RoadOrpen RoadHoedspruit, Limpopo 1380South Africa

(-24.34614,30.97329)
 

SKILLS

  • Brand Development & Messaging
  • Business Planning
  • Business Development
  • Professional Development
  • Market Research / Analysis
  • Marketing Analytics

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • We welcome volunteers all year around, for a minimum of 2 weeks.

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