Make a difference to the lives of the voiceless in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

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  Description

  We are an NGO sub unit with 35+ years of experience working for integrated rural development.
  
  We live in a very peaceful, calm and rustic village setting in the foothills of a small but bio-diverse mountain range. The Hills is home to rich bio-diversity and many rare and traditional varieties of plants, animal and bird species can be found in the Hills like mouse deer.
  
  Founded in 1990, our organisation works for:
  * Small and marginal farmers
  * Landless labourers
  * Children and youth
  * Women and adolescent girls
  * Sustainable rural livelihood development
  
  We have successfully implemented:
  * Revival of traditional Karungani cotton cultivation among 300+ small farmers
  * Another project worked among the bonded girls of textile Units and Garment industries and redeemed 1408 adolescent girls.
  * A major project is being implemented in 77 villages from 2022 --wherein the primary and prominent focus is improvement of small land holding farming communities in sustainable agriculture development with its eco friendly farmer friendly techniques and methods.
  
  The main focus of the organisation is among rural farming communities irrespective of caste, color or creed
  
  Our core mission:
  🌾 Sustainable agriculture
  🌱 Eco-friendly and farmer-friendly farming methods
  🌳 Biodiversity conservation
  Empowerment of rural farming communities
  
  Volunteers can expect to help a local village community and will have an opportunity to participate in afforestation initiatives, tree plantation drives, preparation of seed balls, establishment of Miyawaki forest, Implementation of rain water harvesting, Contour bunding, construction of mini-check dams among other things.
  
  🌾 Organic Farming Course (15 Days to 3 Months or 6 Months)
  We now offer an intensive practical training course in Organic and Natural Farming, open to volunteers and long-term learners.
  This is not just volunteering, it is a structured hands-on learning experience.
  
  Course Duration Options
  * 15 Days Intensive Introduction
  * 3 Month Deep Practice
  * 6 Month Advanced Practical Immersion
  
  🌿 What You Will Learn (Practical Training)
  
  🌱 Soil & Fertility Management
  * Vermicomposting
  * Vermi wash
  * Panchagavya preparation
  * Amirthakaraisal
  * Aavootam
  * Effective Microorganisms (EM)
  * EFYM
  * Bio manure preparation
  * Fish amino acid
  * Egg amino acid
  * Coconut milk manure
  * 3G tonic, 5 leaf tonic, 9 leaf tonic
  * Arappu mor karaisal
  
  🌾 Crop Cultivation Techniques
  * Land preparation & vegetable cultivation
  * Millet cultivation
  * Terrace garden training
  * Seed treatment techniques
  * Preserving seeds after harvest
  * Border cropping
  * Weeding & mulching
  * Water and nutrient management
  * Sarivin Naduvil Uzhavu (inter-cultivation methods)
  * Mettupaathi techniques
  * Save & conserve medicinal plants
  
  🌳 Ecological & Community Farming
  * Farmers Field School methods
  * Measurement & documentation
  * Natural pest control (Vilakku poochi methods)
  * Rainwater harvesting
  * Contour bunding
  * Mini check dam exposure
  * Miyawaki forest creation
  * Afforestation & seed ball preparation
  
  🧘 Daily Schedule (Disciplined Rural Life)
  * 6:00 – 7:00 am: Sirama Dhaanam (community service) & watering plants
  * 7:00 – 9:00 am: Free time & Breakfast
  * 9:00 – 12:00 pm: Field work / Training / Seva (will be in the evening during summer, we will discuss in person)
  * 12:00 – 3:00 pm: Free time & Lunch
  * 3:00 – 4:00 pm: Documentation / Report work
  * 4:00 - 8:00pm: Free time & Dinner
  * 9:00 pm: Silence & Lights out
  🛖 Weekends off from Friday evening (Saturday & Sunday free)
  Please report back by Monday morning 6am.
  
  Weekly reflection meet to improve:
  * Agriculture practices
  * Food & accommodation systems
  * Learning experience
  
  🌍 Other Volunteer Opportunities
  Besides farming, volunteers can contribute in:
  
  📚 Children & Community Programs
  * Teaching English, Math, Science
  * Health & hygiene awareness
  * Yoga, meditation & exercise sessions
  * House visits
  * Children activity centres
  * Digital education support
  
  💻 Digital & Creative Work
  * Documentation
  * Digital filing
  * Social media management
  * Photography & videography
  * Website content & design updating
  
  Volunteers with skills in permaculture, climate-resilient agriculture, media, or reporting are highly welcome.
  
  🌟 Who Is This For?
  This experience is ideal for:
  * Agriculture students
  * Sustainability enthusiasts
  * Gap year travelers
  * Researchers
  * Digital nomads seeking rural immersion
  * Anyone who wants disciplined, hands-on organic farming training

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Art et design

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Photographie

  

  Musique

  

  Langues

  

  Animaux

  

  Jardinage

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Yoga / bien-être
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Volunteer can experience authentic village life, local traditions and farming culture in rural Tamil Nadu. Volunteers have the opportunity to do field work in the surrounding villages and know about the local, slow way of life in contrast to the busy lives of the cities. By hosting volunteers we expect to bring in a new perspective, new view point in our way of functioning and thinking. We are open and willing to accept the knowledge and ideas the volunteers bring with them.

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  Aide

  Just for 5 hours a day, workawayers are expected to participate and contribute in day to day functioning of the farm. Main activities include watering, mulching, preparation of different methods of organic compost and liquid manure, pruning trees and plantation depending on the season. We are open to any new ideas the volunteers with their experience bring with them. Volunteers with specific skill sets in permaculture and climate resilient agriculture are utmost welcome. Volunteers also have the opportunity to teach village kids and college students bio-diversity, conservation of flora and fauna and environmental protection. We see youth and young children as drivers of change and volunteers could have the chance to engage with them to bring a positive change in environmental protection and sustainability, Volunteers who can help in documentation, preparing project report, digital marketing and help improve the presence of the NGO in Social Media are welcome.
  
  Workawayers with experience in building eco friendly dorms or shelters for yoga and meditation are also welcome.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Tamil: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  They can learn Tamil language if interested.
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  Hébergement

  * Shared dormitory/ rooms with bunk beds & mattress (subject to availability)
  * Attached bath
  * Can host more than two volunteers
  * Space for camper vans
  * 24-hour WiFi (subject to power cuts)
  * Simple, peaceful rural environment
  
  🍛 Food (Easiest way to provide as per your dietary needs)
  * Pulses & fruits provided
  * Organic vegetables from our farm
  Volunteers are welcome to cook their own simple vegetarian meals using farm produce and feel free to ask for any ingredient.

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  Autres infos...

  Volunteers are expected to contribute to sustainable living by consuming water and electricity only when needed. Volunteers are expected to be substance free. They should not pollute the farm with plastic waste. At least one tree plantation is compulsory for each volunteer.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have 24 hrs Wi Fi subject to occasional power cuts or other natural calamities beyond our control. Digital nomads will enjoy the calm, peaceful and rural settings with scenic views.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We can provide them proper accommodation and space to cook.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Dogs and cats

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  thanga

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