About

Nepal is one of largely agricultural countries in South Asia. Around 66% of individuals in this country still engage in farming as their main income source.

Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation, and science to benefit the shared environment
and to promote fair relationships and a decent quality of life as well as to reduce poverty. Organic Agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of both the ecosystem and the communities. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and adaptation to local conditions, rather than the use of chemicals/ pesticides with adverse effects.

During your volunteering at an organic farm you can celebrate agriculture related festivals, learn native farming techniques, Nepali food culture, plough the field using oxen, milk cows in a traditional way, learn about medicinal plants, eat tree ripened fruits picked by your own hand.

Accommodation

Volunteers are living together with local host farmer families, learn agricultural practices carried out.

Location

Kavrepalanchowk Rural part of Nepal

Volunteer Tasks

• Cleaning areas, plots, and grasses
• Be a helper on an organic farm.
• Cultivate and harvest seasonal vegetable, crops
• Pouring water to vegetables and other plants
• Providing grass and water to animals.
• Learning about the local style of farming
• Learn how to innovate as a farm helper in Nepal
• Conduct awareness program to the local people and school children.
• Participate in environmental and women empowerment programs.
• Share your experience and learn Nepalese’s culture and tradition.
• Hands on programme, creating/ cooking family meals.

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 17 years old, should be openminded, reliable and be motivated to learn something new. Most importantly, volunteers need to have confidence in their work and be able to organise themselves well. A basic level of physical fitness is a must. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report.