Semoya Eco-Farming Camp

This Project also published at workcamps.sci.ngo: https://workcamps.sci.ngo/icamps/camp-details/16739.html 

This project is part of the SCI North South Programmes. Volunteers should be 20 years old, have previous volunteering experience and take part in the Preparation Workshops organised by their sending branch. More details from your sending branch.

Camp code: ID-IVP 11.3
Country: Indonesia
Start Date: 04 Feb 2025
End Date: 17 Feb 2025
Topic: Climate and sustainable lifestyle
Special Topics: Climate for Peace Programme
Work Types: Agriculture / Environment / Study, discussion, research
Number of volunteers: 10
Free places for Males:5
Free places for Females:4
Free places last update:24 Dec 2024
International age: 18 – 99
National age: 16 – 99
Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
international vols: 150.00 Euro [2535301 Indonesian Rupiah]
local volunteer: 500.000 Rupiahs
Breakdown:

International Vols Fee
Accommodation and food: 50.00 Euro
Transportation: 25.00 Euro
Activities: 25.00 Euro
Hosting organization support: 50 Euro

Local Vols Fee
Accommodation and food: 450,000 Rupiahs
Transportation: 0 Rupiahs
Activities: 0 Rupiahs
Hosting organization support: 50.000 Rupiahs

Purpose of extra costs: The fees will cover your accommodation, food, local transport during the project, project materials, and management fees.

Required Language: English

Description: Semoya is a Javanese traditional village located in Brebah District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. The society here still maintains its agricultural tradition. Their main commodity is rice which is being planted surrounding the area. As a tourist village destination, the Semoya community continues to preserve Javanese culture as one of their daily activities. There are many activities ranging from dance and performing arts such as ‘ketoprak’ and ‘wayang’ which are often held for local communities and tourists. The local community started to become an eco-friendly village. They start to reduce their dependence on manufactured chemical fertilizers for their agricultural land which can potentially damage the environment.

Type of Work: The community cooperates with the Bhumi Horta Foundation this year to provide long-term assistance to support their agriculture transformation, from conventional agriculture to environmentally friendly agriculture. This mentoring program includes several activities, such as mentoring the production of organic agricultural production facilities, sustainable agricultural cultivation techniques, and permaculture principles implementation practices. Such as:

Producing Organic Fertilizer in Livestock Areas
Creating a Permaculture Garden in Semoya Village
Participate in local community activities
Organizing a farming workshop about permaculture principles implementation
Supporting community and cultural arts activities

Study Theme: Aims:

Create an organic fertilizer center for each plant growth
Creating a sustainable organic farming education center for the community
Increasing the participation of the younger generation in their farm
Creating a cultural dialogue between the local community and international volunteers

Accommodation: Volunteer House. Sleeping Bag Needed. Volunteers need to cook their food by themselves.

Language: Locals speak Javanese Language (Local language) as their first language, & Bahasa Indonesia as their second language. Learn some basic Bahasa Indonesia will be easier for you to work with them.

Requirements: has a a basic skill in farming such as: seedling, and composting will be preferable

Approximate Location: Semoya Village, Berbah, Jogja. Open this link to see the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EmgqPhv2SDCAk4rw6

Notes: The majority who live in this village are Muslims. Feel free to bring equipment or educational materials to have fun with local children at your campsite.

Organization Description: IVP stands for International Volunteers for Peace, founded in Indonesia in 2011. We are affiliated with SCI (Service Civil International), a non-profit movement promoting peace, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding through international voluntary service (IVS) and volunteer exchanges. IVP arranges short—and long-term voluntary projects to support local communities and the environment, such as work camps, MTV/LTV, and voluntary weekend programs. IVP Indonesia operates nationally under a legal entity named Bhumi Horta Foundation.

This Project also published at workcamps.sci.ngo: https://workcamps.sci.ngo/icamps/camp-details/16739.html 

Register for Local Volunteer (Vacancy: 2 Volunteers) 

Register for International Volunteer (Vacancy: 5 Volunteers)