We will plant trees in MCE orphanage project site by digging holes, planting trees and watering the plants. May is the best and only season to plant trees in Mongolia. We may also visit the orphanage, World Tanabata Action, plant vegetables in the orphanage farm, etc. depending on the situation.
Accomodation & food:
GER (Mongolian traditional tent) and Youth hostel. Very warm sleeping bag is needed! Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing bag is necessary.
Location & leisure:
Buhug river, located 45km far from Ulaanbaatar. The temperature will be about 10-20 C, but be careful sometimes weather will be changed lot. Sunny, sometimes rainy and windy. Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport! You need to arrive by the end of Apr. 24 and can leave there after noon on May 07. Other activities: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Study theme: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and Greening Asia. Bring some info.!
Requirements:
To like planting work and simple nomadic life. Mongolian speakers are welcome!
« I think our work has really opened the eyes of the youth there. I think that, because of our presence, some local youths got the chance to learn about other cultures which they wouldn't have otherwise. »
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