Volunteering in Mongolia

  Mongolia

Gobi

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: May-July

Description: The Gobi desert in southern Mongolia is growing at an alarming rate. Desert sands are spreading, not only toward the fertile grasslands and forests to the north, but even as far as the West Coast of North America. Researchers have predicted that the entire nation of Mongolia is in danger of becoming a desert within the next 25 years. Truly, this is a global concern, since much of the world's fresh air supply is generated in unspoiled fields and forests like those in Mongolia. Our mission is to help to prevent the sand from moving northward by planting as many trees as possible in the steppes of Mongolia.

Highlights: The volunteering project is in a remote location in the steppes of Mongolia. Main task is to plant trees in the steppes of Mongolia which can help to keep the sand from moving. This project is for those who want to help to our Mother Nature and work shoulder to shoulder with Mongolians and learn their lifestyles as well living with them throughout the project in their Ger/Yurt.

Qualifications: No specific skills required, only a reasonable level of fitness.

Cost in US$: USD 470 for 1st week, USD 200 for each additional week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Those who are willing to take their time for the environmental issues.

Age Range: No age restrictions. Minors are allowed but with parents' consent.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Mongolia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other

The Clean Environment's Mission Statement: We are a grass-roots NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) dedicated to the reforestation of Mongolia and the preservation of traditional Mongolian nomadic culture. We offer a chance for individuals (like you) to travel to Mongolia and participate in tree planting and or experience authentic culture by volunteering with ethnic Mongolian nomadic families. We are not a travel agency or tour company, we are fully a Mongolian-owned and operated NGO with a genuine interest in helping people and the environment. This is a great opportunity to experience Mongolia in a very authentic cultural setting while ensuring that 100% of your contributions and efforts are going toward helping a great cause.

Year Founded: 2006