Would you like to be part of a brand new Eco project in INDIA?
Toranam is a group of individuals working together with the Indian NGO ‘Movement for Rural Emancipation’. We are setting up a demonstration farm for sustainable agriculture and environmental education. A place for schools, individuals and international volunteers who are interested in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.
Location
We are located in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India. The closest airport is Bangalore.
Requirements at Toranam
We are looking for following volunteers from January onwards:
- artist for an upcycling project
- video/photographer
- mechanics/civil engineers
- agricultural scientists/permaculture specialists
- landscape architects
- green business entrepreneurs/marketing specialists
- natural cosmetics & food processing entrepreneurs
- environmental educators/teachers
- architects with an interest in eco-friendly buildings
- people interested in manual work and general volunteers
I am aware that most of those positions require a lot of skills, but maybe I am lucky to find them! 🙂
We offer free food and accommodation, but NO transportation costs!
Accommodation is very basic, in an old school building, and there will be breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner served every day.
Visa
Documents for Visa can be provided, as well as a certificate after successful completion of your stay 🙂
Expectations:
- -you should be energetic, responsible, have a passion for environmental protection and be very proactive
- respecting the local community, drugs, alcohol and smoking are not allowed on the project site
- you should be able to adapt to a very rural area, also in terms of clothing
- good knowledge of English (local language is Telugu)
We offer
- certificate
- working in an international team
- free internet access
- lots of fun
- day trips can be arranged, but have to be paid for by everyone who wants to join (only actual expenses like bus tickets, etc)
To make an actual impact, a minimum stay of 3 weeks is recommended.
However, if you do want to visit us for a shorter time period, it’s also possible.
Expected hours of work
Expected hours of work would be 6 hours, 5 days a week, but this is very flexible.
CONTACT DETAILS
Please send your application to:
franziskaweissoertel@gmail.com
including your CV and a short cover letter.
Any questions, feel free to ask!
More info www. toranam .net
https://www.facebook.com/ Toranam AgroforestryIndia/
Franziska Naduo
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