Travel2Connect is a small-scale social enterprise that offers interns and volunteers the opportunity - if you are open to it - to learn from another culture. We put you in direct contact with the ...
Employee Product Development: Volunteering in The Gambia.
Contact person
Petra van den Heuvel
#22172
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Summary
If you find it interesting to make natural products from trees and plants, such as jams, soap, skin care products, etc., then this is really something for you!
Detailed description
During the production process, alternative technologies and traditional techniques are used. The products are sold in a store and on the market. You will work at an educational center for children, young people and farmers who can be part of an 'educational journey from seed to sale'. This center is located on an almost 1 hectare large orchard with fruit trees, gardens and animals.
We ask;
* You are at least 18 years old on the departure date.
* You are physically and mentally healthy.
* You are patient, flexible, reliable and interested in other cultures.
* You have affinity or experience regarding the vacancy or you are following a course for this.
* There is an application procedure.
* You pay the costs that voluntary work in The Gambia entails, such as preparation and supervision costs, airline tickets, accommodation costs and meals.
We offer;
* Interesting projects from which you will learn a lot.
* Good preparation in the Netherlands and guidance in The Gambia.
* Pick-up from the airport.
* Introduction day in The Gambia.
* A guest address which serves as a home base where the volunteer can go with questions and relax himself.
* Various options for trips and / or workshops.
This volunteer vacancy cannot (yet) be filled as long as the corona measures apply in the Netherlands and / or the Gambia. If interested, it is possible to make an appointment without obligation.
What volunteers need
😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
🤝 Extra support
About Travel2Connect
Travel2Connect is a small-scale social enterprise that offers interns and volunteers the opportunity - if you are open to it - to learn from another culture. We put you in direct contact with the local inhabitants of The Gambia. We strive for you to have an authentic and unique experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
