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You will be working at our model farm in Ullar. The aim of the project is to show local farmers the possibilities they have of practically using environmentally friendly pesticides and fertilisers. We take local farmers to visit our farm to show them how they can put this into practice. We have a small tree nursery where we grow trees that we then take into the local community and plant. One of the most rewarding aspects of the placement is going into local schools and explaining the purpose of the farm and our tree planting programme to local students. As well as living in an amazing location close to the Ghat mountains you are really working with the local community.
We take seriously our responsibilities towards the communities we work with in India. We have full time local staff on the grounds that will meet you from the airport, give you an induction on arrival and support you from our local office throughout your stay. They are local people who we pay a good local wage and can give you all the information and support you will need during your stay. They have been trained by us to work with visiting volunteers.
In India you will be staying in a local hostel close to the community we work with. We pay the local hostel where you will be staying. This means that the money goes directly into the community. The meals you eat, the chairs you sit on have all been made in the town nearby where you will be staying. Living in India will give you an opportunity to be a real part of the local community. Most of the money that you spend during your time at the placement will be at grassroots level going into local Indian businesses. Our organisation is environmentally responsible. We recycle at our offices and offset our carbon emissions from staff flying to our destinations around the world. We believe that actions like this can be the first step towards preserving the planet for future generations.
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