SPAIN / Sunseed Desert Technology
Sunseed Desert Technology is a non-profit based in the semi-arid region of Almeria in Southern Spain – we have been here for over 26 years. We aim to develop, demonstrate and communicate technologies for low-impact living in semi-arid places. Our organization is fully run by volunteers, including staff and trustees, and we invite volunteers to come from all over the world to participate in activities ranging from working in organic gardens, to designing grey-water systems, to working with alternative technologies such as solar cooking and generating energy through micro-energy systems. We teach about community living and help people get a taste of low-impact living by continually striving to lower our environmental and social foot-print.
We are a friendly international community working in inspiring surroundings, with delicious vegetarian/vegan food and relaxation time. Volunteers make a weekly contribution towards food and accommodation between 85€ and 150€ depending on hours worked and the weeks they are staying.
Short and longer-term volunteers are required year round for working, learning new skills and joining in with communal activities. Volunteers can work in areas such as: Organic Growing, Dryland Regeneration, Appropriate Technology, Eco-Construction and Maintenance, Environmental Education, Sustainable Living and more.
During the week we include activities such as:
-educational seminars (on Permaculture, Thermal Mass Stove, Ethics on Food, Soils Fertility, Chemicals on products, etc..),
-specific guided tours of the different departments,
-Spanish lessons,
-solar power documentaries/cinema,
-visits to other projects,
-Open Space for share activities, etc..
-Opportunity to help develop our new invisible learning program, related to informal accrediation and skill-building recognition
Sunseed is a ideal place to visit for working holidays or to work on an internship; whether you come alone, as a group of friends or with the family.
For further information please see: www.sunseed.org.uk
Nationalities Accepted/Visa Requirements: we cannot help with work permits or visas for applicants
Expires: Dec 15, 2013
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