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description
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La Hortaliza del Niño is a growing project which aims to teach children how to respect the land, respect each other, and learn a myriad of skills related to agriculture and simple gardening. |
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location
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uses volunteers
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spanish level
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minimum volunteer time
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volunteer terms
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Garden Developer/Teacher
Description:Preferred qualifications: 1. Spanish language skills, or interest in learning spanish 2. Desire to improve the lives of children 3. Interest and knowledge in the art of organic gardening and permaculture 5. 6 month minimum committment required Goal: To build flower sales, children's programs, medicinal plant and permaculture programs |
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available resources
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regular events
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email
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email 2
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phone
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722-0198 |
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phone 2
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address
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Parroquia San Lucas, San Lucas Toliman, Sololá |
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website
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director
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contacts
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Jeremy Yates |
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general information
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The objectives of La Hortaliza are:
1. To teach basic skills pertaining to simple agriculture a. Preparation of compost and soil c. Preparation of vegetable gardens d. Planting and caring for vegetables and potted plants 2. To garnish an income from sales for direct benefit to area children 3. Developement of an exemplary permaculture and medicinal plant branch of the garden to be used as a teaching tool to area families |
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