Community Recycling on Organic Farms

  Bulgaria

Sofia

Dates: Sep 2008 to Sep 2009

Description: This is a funded adventure for 18 - 30 year olds. The funding is through European Voluntary Service EVS. Do a Google for this and you will find the office in your country who deals with sending you to our project. Once you are accepted you will come to Bulgaria for 6 - 12 months and you will visit and do voluntary work on 4/5 organic farms in diffrent areas in Bulgaria. You will also be given a course on Bulgarian history and language for your first 2 months. Your travel to Buglaria and your accommodation and course will be covered and you will receive monthly spending money while you are in Bulgaria. If you would like to take part in this adventure travel program please contact CROP Foundation. See you soon.

Highlights: Culture, wild life, organic farming, great food, interesting country for music and art, wild horses and wolfs. Meeting the local people in rural areas. Wild forests and great wines and food.

Cost in US$: 1000.00 per month

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Bulgaria Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2-6

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Resume

Community Recycling for Organic Produce's Mission Statement: The organization was established to pursue the following objectives: 1) To protect the environment; 2) To promote and win recognition for ways of sustainable living; 3) To work for the promotion of organic farming; 4) To work for the support and rejuvenation of rural economies; 5) To provide access to information about organic farming; 6) To encourage and assist with the recycling of waste products; 7) To test and/or develop novel environmental techniques and technologies.

Year Founded: 2001