SPAIN / Sunseed Desert Technology
The Sunseed Desert Technology project is set in a small, what was once an abandoned, village in one of the driest parts of Europe (in Spain) and has less than 300mm of rain per year with temperatures ranging from –7 to 40+. Specific techniques in horticulture are required to work the terrace system, irrigated by an irrigation channel that dates back to Moorish times. The project currently uses seven terraces to produce a wide range of food crops such as tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, garlic, broad beans etc as well as herbs and tree fruit.
The gardens are maintained for three reasons:
1. To provide food for the project
2. Education and research
3. To improve environmental integration by maximising the cycling of our waste materials.
Our gardens are run strictly according to organic principles. Careful soil management is especially important because of the type of soil (alkaline) and the effects of flood irrigation.
Our soil is maintained using compost made on site and manures. No artificial chemicals are used, neither to increase fertility nor combat pests.
Working in the gardens is always popular with volunteers and it is therefore important that the co-ordinator can effectively supervise volunteers.
Sunseed is a wonderful, vibrant community in a very beautiful part of the world. Your volunteer work happens alongside other activities and events that you can enjoy with us – Come see how we’re working towards sustainability in the Desert!
Starts October 2012. Please apply to our email address, to sunseedspain@arrakis.es, with your cover letter and CV.
Voluntary position, but food, accommodation and a small weekly stipend is provided.
Nationalities Accepted: Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to stay in the EU for a year or more, and we cannot help with visa application processes.
Expires: Dec 12, 2012