Developing an organic farming training center
Altanbulag, Tuv Province 7 projects of 2 wks from May to August
Volunteer project: Since 2000, volunteers from all over the world have been participating in our summer programs which were designed around building sustainable vegetable farming facilities. Over the years, we have learned that developing eco-friendly and sustainable farming facilities does require a lot of research on improving our farming methods, learning the best practices from local farmers on improving the crop quality. It also requires perseverance despite the setbacks which are imminent in the harsh Mongolian continental climate with long, frigid winters and short, warm summers.
We are hoping to transform our eco-friendly vegetable farming facility into a sustainable organic farming training center which teaches the low income families how to grow healthy greens on their own. Organic fruits and vegetables are sparse and expensive in Mongolia which makes them unaffordable for many low income families. We are planning to donate any crops from our facilities to families in need in addition to providing them with the knowledge of how to grow their own crops.
Volunteers in the first project (May 25-June 7) will be planting vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, radishes, etc. They may also work on making fences to protect the farm.
In the next projects, volunteers will be helping at the eco-farm, and their main tasks will be removing weeds in the field, working in the greenhouse, making water canals, making compost, etc.
Study theme: Eco-farming methods and know-how from other countries.
Special requirements: Participants are expected to like farming/physical work and be flexible and adaptable.
Language: English
Leisure time: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc.
Accommodation: Summer house or Ger (traditional Mongolian tent). Volunteers need to bring a sleeping bag.
Location: Buhug, Altanbulag, Tuv Province is located 45 km from Ulaanbaatar. The site is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain.
Terminal: Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Khaan International airport or International train station of Ulaanbaatar
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 250 USD
Pick up and drop off service is available upon request from/to the airport or the train station in Ulaanbaatar. Transportation to and from the project site on the first and last day is also provided.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
May 25 - June 7, 2024
June 14 - June 27, 2024
June 27 - July 10, 2024
July 10 - July 23, 2024
July 23 - August 5, 2024
August 5 - August 18, 2024
August 18 - August 31, 2024
Teaching English to students in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar 3 projects of 2 wks in September and October
Volunteer project: The project is organized with one of the secondary schools in a suburb of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The country has a 12-year school system. Until 1990, students used to study Russian only as a second language, but since 1990 they have the chance to study other languages as well. However, the quality of English language teaching still needs improvement.
The volunteers' main task will be to teach English to the students. This could also be done through informal activities such as singing songs, playing games, etc. The group will also help with some renovation works in the school. We may also do some workshops with the children on environmental awareness and forest protection.
Study theme: English teaching methods from the volunteers' countries and the future of the volunteer movement in Mongolia.
Special requirements: Participants are expected to like working with kids and to be flexible and adaptable.
Language: English
Leisure time: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc.
Accommodation: Youth hostel. Volunteers need to bring a sleeping bag.
Location: Ulaanbaatar. Half of the population of the country (3.2 million) lives in the capital city.
Terminal: Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Khaan International airport or International train station of Ulaanbaatar
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 250 USD
Pick up and drop off service is available upon request from/to the airport or the train station in Ulaanbaatar. Transportation to and from the project site on the first and last day is also provided.
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
September 4 - September 17, 2024
September 23 - October 6, 2024
October 7 - October 20, 2024