Special requirements

EST 01 ALLIKSAARE FARM I HIIUMAA 11.05 – 30.05 AGRI / ENVI 6 vols

Project

Hiiumaa according to the Nordic sagas emerged from the Baltic Sea as a small islet more than 10 000 years ago. The island of Hiiumaa was first mentioned in historical documents as a deserted island called Dageida in 1228. The first inhabitants settled down at the end of the 13^th century. Nowadays Hiiumaa is the second biggest island of Estonia with the area of 965 sq. km and the population around 10 000. It has many historical and nature sights, and there are kind people known for their hospitality and good sense of humor. The island is referred as a remote area of Europe, so EstYES feels particularly proud developing international voluntary projects for dozen of years there. Also, for years EstYES has been cooperating with farms all over Estonia for solidarity, respect and practical support to local people who work in agricultural sector keeping traditional life style and developing new eco-farming despite of all difficulties. Alliksaare Farm is one of such projects. This is an organic farm promoting sustainable lifestyle, and this camp is proposed for volunteers who appreciate and share its values, want to learn more about it and to help hard working people. In addition to agricultural activities, Alliksaare Farm has another important task taking care of coastal meadows which are international birds’ migration area under protection of NATURA Programme. Watch the short movie of last year camp here http://vimeo.com/55764079

Work

Alliksaare Farm main direction is cattle and milk farming. The main work will be to take care and maintain thepastures located by the sea (clearing around the pastures, building or removing fences, repairing fences). Another work is cleaning the coast nereby the farm from rubbish brought by storms. Occasionally there can be some work for preparing food for cows for winter time. Also there will be a need to help the host milking the cows as it has to be done two times per day. The work will be mainly outdoors, depending on the weather of course. The working time will be around 6-8 hours a day. Work will be done under the supervision of the local host and the group leader.

Accommodation

The accommodation conditions are very simple in caravans, however beds are provided. Staying in tents might be possible if you like to. Please bring your sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available on site. There is a kitchen with all necessary equipment for cooking. Food will be provided from local farms nearby. Volunteers will be served food cooked by locals for lunches during the week days otherwise it has to be cooked by the volunteers.

Location

Alliksaare farm is located in Nurste Kula, Emmaste parish, Hiiumaa island. Hiiumaa is situated in the western part of Estonia, approximately 130km from Tallinn. More information available on the following websites: www.emmaste.ee, www.hiiumaa.ee, www.visitestonia.com

Terminal

Airport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn. From the airport, bus nr 2 going to the city centre stops at the Tallinn Bus Station. From there buses go to Hiiumaa two times per day taking you straight to Hiiumaa (including ferry transportation from the mainland (Rohukula-Heltermaa)). Timetables are available online at www.tpilet.ee

Special requirements

You have to be open-minded and be ready to adapt to the simple conditions of the common life in the countryside of Estonia. Moreover you should consider that the work is mainly farm work which can be hard sometimes. It is very good if you have some technical skills for outdoor works. Having driving licence is an asset. Camp is not suitable for people with allergy, especially lactose allergy since the host offers a lot of milk products. Smoking is not permitted on the farm.

Date: 2016-01-14; view: 688