Agriculture & Farming in Turkey

About the program

Those with a yearning to work the land and spend time in a rural village in the wonderful country of Turkey should sign up for this important program today. The agriculture and farming project takes place in a 'Living Village' in Beypazari, Ankara, the capital of Turkey.  The 'Living Village', was established to show Turkey's cultural diversity, to examine and share traditional knowledge in depth and to allow the next generation to get to know this heritage and be inspired.  It is Turkey's first applied culture and science museum which aims to exhibit folk life and its products.  This program is a perfect fit for those who want to support the locals regarding the agriculture, gardening and animal husbandry and also to support the people of Beypazari and museum visitors to have an artistic and cultural experience. The aim of this fantastic program is to keep this 'Living Village' together and to help the community to sustain their cultural activities by supporting the institution and raise awareness within the community.

Goals of this Project:

• Help to support the maintenance of the village
• Help to preserve and raise awareness for the culture and history of the community.
• Expose volunteers and locals alike to different people and cultures

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Volunteer's role

• Work on garden maintenance
• Work on kitchen maintenance
• Work on cultivation and farming
• Work with farm animals and carry out animal husbandry duties
• Support the organization and development of workshops such as sculpture and ceramics, music, traditional hand-crafts, and traditional stories.
• Support the development and maintenance of the villages website and graphic design.
• Support the community with other duties as required.
• Interact with the community and teach them about their own lives and where they live.

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Requirements

Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years and over. This 'hands-on' project is best suited to those who have a passion for agriculture, culture and history, and/or environmental studies, or who simply wish to explore an interest in these fields. However, the project is open to all and does not require participants to have specific education, qualifications or experience, as you will be shown everything you need to know by your local project leader. All volunteers must show proof of their Covid vaccination. All applicants must of course display a genuine willingness to help, be fit and active, show drive and initiative, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude. If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!

Additionally, volunteers applying to join this program will be required to supply to following documentation:

• Emergency contact
• Police check
• Vaccination Certificate

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Accommodation & Meals

Accommodation and meals are not provided on this program.