2024 at Community Gardening
Community Gardening
Highlights
- Savor Farm-to-Table Flavors: Experience the joy of growing fresh vegetables in our garden, and savor the flavors of traditional Romanian cuisine prepared with your own hands.
- Immerse yourself in Transylvanian Culture: From learning age-old agricultural techniques to participating in lively folk traditions, immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of rural Transylvanian life.
- Champion Sustainability: Through hands-on activities like composting, water conservation, and natural pest control, you'll help foster a more resilient and eco-friendly food system.
- Connect with Nature: Spend your days surrounded by breathtaking scenery, breathing in the fresh mountain air, and rejuvenating your spirit amidst the tranquility of the garden.
- Forge Global Connections: Share stories, laughter, and cultural exchanges around the communal dinner table, creating memories that will stay with you long after your time in Transylvania.
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Over het programma
From planting seeds to harvesting fresh produce, every moment spent volunteering in our community garden is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
The Community Garden project in Romania has one main placement with the possibility to get involved in various side projects, depending on the need at the time and the abilities of the volunteer.Dagelijkse activiteiten
Start times and daily workload depends on the project that you are volunteering on, with some beginning in the morning and some in the afternoon. A typical community garden volunteer schedule is as follows:
8:00 - 9:30 AM Volunteers prepare their own breakfast at the accommodation and get ready for ...
Vrijetijdsactiviteiten
Our organization is based in the center of Miercurea Ciuc, a small town with a population of about 34,000 inhabitants, famous for its enthusiasm for hockey and for being one of the coldest cities in Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, a mainly Hungarian-speaking ethnocultural region in eastern ...
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Diensten ingesloten
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Gegevens over jouw aankomst
The program orientation begins on the first and third Monday of each month, and volunteers need to arrive in Miercurea Ciuc the day before orientation. After you have registered for the program, please book your flight to arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) on the Sunday before your start date.
Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee, however, if you arrive outside of Sunday between 9:00AM - 10:00PM, your pick-up will incur an extra cost of US$150.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation. Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night prior to your start date. If you are traveling in Romania prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up from a pre-arranged location in Miercurea Ciuc the day before your program orientation.
Orientation: This is a standard full-day induction on your selected start date that covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Romania. You’ll be provided with an introduction to Romania, meet the program staff and get an overview of procedures. You’ll learn about the history of Romania and Hungary, religion, festivals, customs and traditions, dress/clothing, safety issues, food, transportation and travel opportunities and go through details about your volunteer project and accommodation. The afternoon includes an introduction to the Hungarian language and a city tour of Miercurea Ciuc which is provided by local volunteers. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.
The last day of your volunteering program is on Friday, and Friday night is included in your program fee. While airport drop-off is not covered by the program fee, we provide all the necessary assistance to ensure you arrive at the airport safely and on time for your flight. This can be arranged through either public transportation or a private drop-off service.
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Care2Travel Association
NGO - opgericht in 2011
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