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Sustainable, organic, and socially responsible agricultural enterprise founded and managed by three Swiss professionals (Roberto, Benno, and Dieter) each with a close tie to Cambodia. On site, there are 4 passionate Cambodian team leaders and around 20 farmers in gender parity.
Located in the Kampot Pepper Geografical Indication area (southern Cambodia), where the finest pepper in the world is grown. In fact, this rregion boast a special microclimate, filled with quartz-rich soil, which combined together with centuries-old traditional crafts, synergic agriculture, and permaculture helps create the unique blend of aroma of the Kampot Pepper PGI.
Established in 2014 on a total surface of 33 hectars, 6 of which dedicated to the cultivation of Kampot Pepper PGI. The remaining land comprises veggie gardens and is populated on an ongoing base with a variety of plants and trees, the ultimate goal being to recreate a forest like environment which shall provide the highest possible botanical diversity. This is a serene, safe and very enjoyable natural space populated by animals, and by the infectious smiles of the local workers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a volunteer, you will be 100% immersed in the daily life of the Pepper Gardens. You will eat and live with friendly and caring Cambodians; you will explore their language, their food and their habits. At the gardens there are no off-limits areas! We just expect our visitors to keep an open mind and treat the people and the environment with respect.
Help
Stay with us (only) if you have the time to watch and listen to the Pepper growing, to leave something of you behind and take a piece of the gardens with you, if for nothing else at least for your taste buds and for your memories. We would be delighted to welcome people who are motivated not only to assist in the seasonal activities of the gardens but also to leave a concrete positive footprint according to their respective skills and areas of interest. If you are an open-minded and pro-active person, you are welcome to stay with the family.
Generally, we are looking for volunteers with an active and self-starting approach who can help us with one of the following projects:
1) volunteers who can bring skills, ideas and connections about how to refine, improve and further diversify our agricultural practices with regard to natural agriculture, soil improvement and conservation, water catchment and storage, agroforestry, permaculture and sustainability practices.
2) imaginative volunteers who can help with natural materials and do a lot out of little by helping to maintain, fix or beautify tools, furnitures, buildings and by imagining new natural spaces and landscapes which are suitable to further enrich and beautify the gardens.
3) someone who possesses food processing and culinary skills and experience to dedicate time to our Kampot Pepper and other products of the gardens and try new or perfect existing pepper focused recipes or pepper-based products. Volunteers who are willing to share their skills and ideas with our cook Romduol.
4) someone who cannot only shoot some good pictures and videos but who might also be willing and capable to making a self-sufficient marketing product or marketing strategy out of it. Suggesting and planning of marketing materials, writing appealing content to promote our work and vision; give visibility to the gardens on the social medias
5) Last but not least: Entrepreneurial volunteers who are willing to stay for a an extended period, to initiate and carry out projects related to the above mentionned areas of activity or research in these fields and maybe become somehow part of the family.
We generally expect volunteers to help in the seasonal agricoltural tasks and/or to work on their specific project/tasks for around 25 hours a week spread on 5 days a week.
Also, experience shows that to make a meaninful experience for both out of your stay generally a minimum of 10 days is preferred.
We offer a private room with a shared bathroom, three meals a day, and a serene and inspiring natural environment.
Languages spoken
Khmer: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
The accommodation includes a private room with a double bed, a shared bathroom and shower (no hot water but it’s always warm outside). Meals are shared with the workers of the gardens. We recently dismissed our Wifi connection due to the poor quality of the connection. We strongly advise you to by SIM card with data.
What else ...
Nearby the farm there are Kep Beach, Rabbit Island, Bokor Hill Station which you can explore.
The Kampot area also offers several other attractions including pre-Angkorian ruins and caves, jungle trekking, bicycling tours, river cruises, island trips, fishing trips, isolated beaches, bamboo train rides, and some beautiful rural countryside.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (6)
If you like being outdoors, this is a place where you can really find peace.
Our project consisted of two parts, while Luciano was… read more
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If you like being outdoors, this is a place where you can really find peace.
Our project consisted of two parts, while Luciano was… read more
Thank you so much Roberto and Benno for this unique opportunity.
Immersed in the pepper fields and surrounded by plants, animals and fruit trees, we felt like we were in paradise. We learned a lot about growing pepper and many other plants… read more
