Sustainable Agriculture Assistant | Sint Maarten
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Agriculture / Farming
Join our Agricultural team in tropical Sint Maarten! Help develop sustainable farming practices through garden maintenance, crop cultivation, basic construction, and animal care. Learn Caribbean agriculture while contributing to food security initiatives.
Support structure: Direct supervision by Team Leader for Agricultural and Eco Projects
Available: Nov 2025-June 2026
Stay: 4-12 weeks
Age: 18+
Work: 6hrs/day, 5 days/week
Time: 6 hours of help per day
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee requiredAmount: US $ 150 One time
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: US $ 100 is for donation to Vicky’s Keys for activity materials and contribution to using the volunteer center utilities (Water/Electricity/Gas/Internet) and US $ 50 is a deposit required by the Volunteer Center that functions as a security deposit in case you damage anything or lost your room key during your stay. If you haven’t damaged anything or lost your room key then you will be reimbursed US $50.
Whatyou get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- European Union Passport
- United States Visa
- Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our Vision:
At Vicky’s Keys Volunteer Center, we’re developing sustainable agricultural practices adapted to Caribbean climate and conditions. Our program combines traditional farming wisdom with modern sustainable techniques to create resilient food systems.
Program Objectives:
• Establish sustainable food production systems
• Develop climate-resilient growing methods
• Create educational opportunities in agriculture
• Support local food security initiatives
• Demonstrate sustainable farming practices
Key Responsibilities:
1. Agricultural Tasks
– Planting and maintaining crops
– Composting and soil management
– Seed saving and propagation
– Pest management using natural methods
– Harvest and post-harvest handling
2. Animal Care
– Daily feeding and monitoring
– Maintaining animal areas
– Basic health checks
– Record keeping
3. Construction & Maintenance
– Building/repairing growing structures
– Irrigation system maintenance
– Tool maintenance and organization
– Basic infrastructure projects
4. Learning Components
– Weekly agricultural workshops
– Local farming techniques
– Sustainable practices training
– Climate-resilient agriculture methods
– Documentation of growing practices
Ideal Candidate:
• Passionate about sustainable agriculture
• Physically fit for outdoor work
• Basic gardening/farming knowledge
• Willing to learn and adapt
• Team player mentality
• Problem-solving mindset
WORK BLOCKS & ACTIVITIES
EARLY BLOCK (7:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Best for main agricultural tasks & outdoor work
7:00 – 7:30:
Morning Startup
– Team briefing
– Weather check
– Task distribution
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