Arbejd som frivillig i Egypten

Dette projekt tilbydes i samarbejde med AFS Egypten og nedenfor kan du læse deres korte beskrivelse af projektet:

Meet Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), which aims to achieve “zero hunger”. The official wording is: “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture”

Sustainable Agriculture Abroad is a partnership with Fekra Cultural Center[AR1]  (Fekra in Arabic means thought/idea) located on 40,000sq.m. of land next to the Nile coves and opposite the island of the Philae Temple in Aswan in Southern Egypt. A large portion of the land is cultivated with bio-products such as mangoes, lemons, bananas, dates, figs and various vegetables for Fekra’s use or to sell at the local market.

Aswan lies at 109 m above sea level. Aswan has a desert climate and there is virtually no rainfall during the year. In Aswan, the summers are long, sweltering, and arid; the winters are short, cool, and dry; and it is mostly clear year-round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 51°F (10.5 °C) to 107°F (42.6 °C) and is rarely below 45°F(7.2 °C) or above 113°F (45°C).

Volunteer Tasks (could be one or more of the tasks below)

1. Volunteer on the eco farm i.e. participate in organic gardening, environmentally friendly construction/design projects
2. Work with art and educational programs for the children living in and around the community.
3. Update the website and Facebook page when needed
4. Teach locals English to strengthen cultural exchange

About this type of community service project: 

When you choose a community service project abroad, you commit yourself to truly getting to know the culture of the country where you are going. A large part of your day will be spent working at your placement, but you will also have time to explore your surroundings, connect with locals, and gain a deeper sense of their values and way of living.

AFS cooperates with a wide network of schools, kindergartens, NGOs, and community projects around the world. In some destinations, this means there are many different possible placements, and the description you see on our website is just one example of what your project might look like. In other destinations, we work with a specific local partner organization (for example, a particular NGO or community initiative), and in those cases, the placement will be more clearly defined.

We are happy to receive your preferences, but we can also help you find the right match if you are not quite sure which type of work or location would suit you best.

Your host family will become one of your closest connections during your stay. They may include you in family traditions, meals, or local outings, but you should also expect to take part in the daily household, just like any other family member. Every host family is unique, and you can look forward to experiencing a way of life that may be very different from your own.

In addition to your host family, you will have a local contact person who will support you with practical questions, cultural advice, and any challenges that may arise.

On this program, you should expect to be surrounded by locals – in your host family, at your placement, and through your community. Depending on the destination, you may also meet other international volunteers, but placements are usually spread out to ensure deep integration into the local culture.