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Location
  • South Africa
    • Hoedspruit
Length
2 to 52 weeks
Industry
Advertising Arts Biology Conservation and Preservation Education Environmental Studies Marketing Social Work Sustainable Development Tourism

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Host Family
Language
English
Weekly Hours
35
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
500
Price Details
* Cultural Village walking tour
* A personal project developed by you that adds value and content to our programmes
* Weekly one-to-one meetings with supervisor and project manager
* Project and logistical support
* Immersive field training and programme activities
* Project report completion certificate
* A professional recommendation letter on completion of the internship
* Accommodation
* Food (3meals per day, 7 days a week)
* 1 town trip per week
* Wifi access
* SIM Card if needed,
* Nourish T-shirt
* Optional language workshops can usually be arranged
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals SIM cards Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

● Cultural Village walking tour
● Project and logistical support
● Immersive field training and programme activities
● UN SDG course completion certificate
● Project report completion certificate
● Nourish T-shirt
● Optional language workshops

What's Not Included
Some Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
What's Not Included (Extra)

● Weekend activities

Aug 10, 2024
Sep 23, 2022
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About Program

Our program provides training in basic business and entrepreneur skills, agri processing, sustainable and contemporary farming techniques.
You will spend your day working with the team, learning from them and having an amazing experience! The work is very hand-on, so expect to be busy but remember to have fun!

We have a programming structure as follows:

- Environmental Education (We support 11 elementary-schools)
- Social Enterprise, where we support and grow small businesses through an incubator
- Agro-Ecology training, very similar to permaculture, but more suited to African conditions
- Early Childhood Development (We support 6 pre-schools)
- Eco Village (Recycling Center, Girl club)

You can combine our projects during your time with us or focusing on one (your choice).
You will have the opportunity to explore our amazing area during the weekend (extra cost - We can organize it!)

We can't wait to have you join our Family!

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Sustainabe farming
Chilling time at Shik Shack
Food security andEducational tools
Making hot sauce
Farewell Party
Group picture
Impact Report
Bushfire (home made hot sauce)
Food security
Food security
Farming
Making pop
Making syrup
Group picture
Group picture
Weekend activity
Fun time at Shik Shack
Food security
Nourish Team
Triad at the Farm
Food security
Communal Lounge
Volunteer at the farm
Making flour with indiginous plant
Making flour with indiginous plant
Making Hot sauce

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Program Highlights

  • Make a real, lasting difference in people's lives through your participation in our socio-economic development projects.
  • Work side by side with local agri-entreprenerus to develop new products.
  • Gain hands-on experience in small to medium size enterprise development
  • Visit Kruger National Park and get the chance to see an elusive leopard or experience the gentleness of an elephant.
  • Enjoy an authentic South African experience in food, culture and wildlife together with staff, locals and other volunteers from around the globe!

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  • Growth 4.35
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.35
  • Safety 5
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Angela
Female
United States
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nourish Eco Village Internship in Agricultural Enterprise Development in Africa

Sep 23, 2022

The Nourish Eco Village Internship in Agricultural Enterprise Development in Africa provides a unique opportunity to work directly with the local community on agri-processing and agro-ecology methods. The opportunity to work with staff directly in the field ensures hands-on learning in a context-rich environment. Further, the internship's on-line modules provide a structured format to conduct research, design and implement a project that meets both the community's needs while complementing existing and desired skill sets, and reflect on the project outcomes and tie to the sustainable development goals. The supportive work environment promotes continual learning and growth and the incredibly warm and welcoming team makes the stay a dream. The immersive experience allows for true connection with the local culture and facilitates weekend exploring of the beautiful Greater Kruger and beyond.

Pros
  • Working alongside the community
  • Project design that meets community needs and desired skill set development
  • Supportive environment to learn and grow
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Marie
26
Female
France
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nourish eco village

Aug 24, 2022

My experience at Nourish eco village was great, both in terms of my internship and in terms of my cultural and relational experience. The team at the organization is super nice and makes you feel very comfortable. It is an extremely rewarding experience and well worth it. Located a few minutes from the entrance of the Kruger National Park, this site welcomes many different profiles which is very pleasant to share new experiences. Different programs are offered (nursery, farm, recycling...) which allows you to participate in the life of this organization.

Pros
  • located near the kruger
  • culinary discovery
  • cultural discovery
Cons
  • a bit far from the city
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Valentine
25
Female
France
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Immersive experience at Nourish

Dec 15, 2021

I really enjoyed my internship with Nourish Eco Village. The staff was very nice and welcoming, I had a lot of fun during my internship and I learnt a lot ! During the day, I worked at the farm and in the evening I spent time with other volunteers. I also visited Kruger National Park which was amazing. I discovered a new culture and met new people. Nourish Eco Village is a place of Ubuntu, “I am because you are”. People learn about themselves and share their experience with other volunteers and guests coming from all over the world.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
During my work at the farm, I saw a caméléon hiding in the spinach leaves !
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Caméléon hiding in spinach

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Location

Location:
Hoedspruit
Currency:
South African Rand
Weather:
Jan-Mar
81 F / 57 F
Apr-Jun
68 F / 46 F
Jul-Sep
66 F / 45 F
Oct-Dec
77 F / 52 F
Airports:
Hoedspruit Airport
( HDS )

Hoedspruit is in the Limpopo province in Big 5 country, which refers to the Game Lodges and Private Nature Reserves. This town is agriculturally oriented and the majority of activities involve wildlife, environment, and people.

About Nourish Eco Village

Our goal at The Nourish Foundation is to grow resilient wildlife communities through engagement in conservation and sustainability to protect our wildlife areas. We engage with our communities through an Eco Village model with a variety of programming initiatives that fall under benefaction, education, enterprise and tourism. All our projects are...

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