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28 people are interested
Volunteer in Spain Promoting Environmental Awareness
ORGANIZATION: Greenheart Travel
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28 people are interested
Our volunteer project at Casita Verde stands as a functioning and successful example of effective green practices, as well as a leader in educating the community on how to make choices to protect you and the environment. They recycle all the water used by residents and visitors to promote zero-carbon emissions. The center supports ecological research and volunteer efforts such as beach cleaning and environmental education programs. Spend your days improving and maintaining farm facilities, expanding production of alternative energy systems, and promoting environmental awareness, all while learning environmentally responsible skills and techniques you can bring back home.
How You Will Make a Difference:
- Maintain and improve the farm facilities
- Install alternative energy systems
- Promote environmental awareness among visitors
- Cook delicious, organic meals for visitors
- Learn permaculture farming
- Assist with Sunday community visits/meals
Application Deadlines:
Program start dates are any Monday from May through October. Volunteers should apply at least 8 weeks prior to their preferred start date.
What's Included?
- Accommodation in rustic on-site housing
- 3 vegetarian meals per day
- Emergency medical insurance for the duration of your program
- Arrival transfer service from Ibiza airport
- Project supervisor and emergency staff available 24/7
- Orientation pre-departure and upon arrival
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 week commitment (maximum 3 months)
- 18 years of age or older
- Be in excellent physical condition
- Willing to engage in heavy manual labor
- Previous experience in outdoor environmental conservation
To request more information, please visit our website at http://greenhearttravel.org/program/adult/volunteer-abroad/spain-environmental-project, or call our office in Chicago at 888-227-6231 for further details regarding more program specifics, fees, and the application process.
More opportunities with Greenheart Travel
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Greenheart Travel
Location:
200 W. Superior St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654, US
Mission Statement
Greenheart Travel is personally invested in providing cultural immersion programs that change lives, advance careers, and create leaders.
Description
Greenheart Travel is personally invested in providing cultural immersion programs that change lives, advance careers and create leaders. We achieve this by partnering with organizations and governments overseas that empower their local communities through experiential learning and practical development. We provide others with the same positive travel experiences in which we ourselves engage. Through travel and cultural exchange, we help individuals reach their full potential, leading to a more tolerant, peaceful and environmentally sustainable world.
Greenheart Travel is a branch of Greenheart International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to connecting people and planet to create a more peaceful and sustainable global community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
San JoseSan Jose, Ibiza Spain
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Science
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 2 - 12 week options
- Be willing to live and work in rustic conditions