Community Recycling on Organic Farms

  Bulgaria

Sofia

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: Sep 2001 to Sep 2016

Description: This is a funded adventure for 18 - 30 year olds. The funding is through European Voluntary Service EVS. This program is for volunteer work in Bulgaria for 6 - 12 months and you will visit and do voluntary work on 4/5 organic farms in diffrent areas in Bulgaria. You will also be given a course on Bulgarian history and language for your first 2 months. Your travel to Buglaria and your accommodation and course will be covered and you will receive monthly spending money while you are in Bulgaria. If you would like to take part in this adventure travel program please contact us direct.

Highlights: Culture, wild life, organic farming, great food, interesting country for music and art, wild horses and wolfs. Meeting the local people in rural areas. Wild forests and great wines and food.

Cost in US$: Fully funded for EVS, for independant volunteers, cost is travel only

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Bulgaria Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2-6

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Community Recycling for Organic Produce's Mission Statement: The organization was established to pursue the following objectives: 1) To protect the environment; 2) To promote and win recognition for ways of sustainable living; 3) To work for the promotion of organic farming; 4) To work for the support and rejuvenation of rural economies; 5) To provide access to information about organic farming; 6) To encourage and assist with the recycling of waste products; 7) To test and/or develop novel environmental techniques and technologies.

Year Founded: 2001