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Description
This is a sustainable, organic, and socially responsible enterprise founded and managed by three Swiss professionals (Roberto, Benno, and Dieter) each with a close tie to Cambodia. On site, there are 3 passionate Cambodian team leaders and more than 20 fixed employees, in gender parity.
We are located in the Kampot Pepper Geografical Indication area (southern Cambodia), where the finest pepper in the world is grown. In fact, the Gardens 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.
We were established in 2014 on a total surface of 33 hectars, 7 of which dedicated to the cultivation of Kampot Pepper. The remaining land comprises a veggie gardens and is planted 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 enjoyablenatural space populated by animals, and by the infectious smiles of the local workers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
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 local life of the Gardens. You will eat and live with friendly and caring Cambodians; you will explore their language, their food, and their habits. You can help out in the kitchen if you like, to learn how to prepare rural Khmer food!
Help
We would like someone with fresh and new ideas to improve the Gardens environment. If you are a well-disposed, smiling, and nature-loving person, you are welcome in this big family.
At the moment, we are looking for volunteers who can help us with one of the following projects:
1) Art & Creative Projects: someone who could improve both our inside and exterior. For example, someone who can create an entrance sign, decorate the walls of the Gardens, create sustainable, inspiring, beautiful decoration pieces, etc.
2) Marketing, Content, Social Media, Graphic Design: someone who could create marketing materials and write appealing content to promote our pepper and our project ideals
3) Agronomists: someone who can give us new ideas about growing pepper or other plants organically. Someone who is willing, for an extended period, to carry out research experiments in the fields.
4) Gastronomists: someone who can create or sponsor pepper recipes (tea with pepper leaves, pickled pepper, etc.)
We would expect volunteers to help approximately 25-30 hours a week (5 days a week). We offer a private room with a shared bathroom, three meals a day, and if you wish, also some fresh mango/coconut/jack fruit from the Gardens.
Languages spoken
Khmer: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
The accommodation includes a private double bedroom with a shared bathroom (no hot water but it’s always warm outside). Meals are shared with the Gardens workers. Unfortunately, we don't have a Wifi connection, but you can buy a cheap SIM card in the local shop.
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
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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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
