Taking part in development work of constructing ongoing infrastructures at the Volunteer Training Centre (VTC) project. Nursing of the planted trees and joining campaign of using composed organic fertilizer instead of chemical fertilizer. 5-6 hours work a day.
Leisure activities:
Taking part in organizing sports and game with the students of local schools and community children. Study and visiting new NGOs exploring new projects and joining any ongoing activities over there.
Location:
Ujgram, Gabtali in Bogra district is far from Dhaka City 260 km northern part of Bangladesh. Main transports are train and bus service.
Accommodation:
Volunteers stay at BWCA’s dormitory at Ujgram, Gabtali – Bogra, shower moderate sanitation and electricity facilities available, no washing machine. Food will be provided 3 times a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) prepared by BWCA cook. Volunteers may prepare their favorite dish and recipes by themselves at any selected day for which volunteers need to bring their own ingredients and recipes beforehand.
Arrival:
BWCA provides pick up service to individual volunteer from the Zia International Airport on arrival according to their prior flight information. Volunteers need to arrive at the meeting point on the first day of the camp. Volunteers will be taken to the camp site 2nd day of the Camp schedule after the orientation arranged by BWCA. Therefore, volunteers need to arrive at the meeting point on the first day of the schedule. Accommodation in Dhaka will also be arranged by BWCA.
Hosting Fee:
Participants need to pay in local currency equivalent to US$250 on arrival. Apart from the fees we welcome any sort of contribution towards development of the BWCA - VTC Project if anyone wish to contribute.
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