AGRICULTURE SCIENCE: Biological Control using Invertebrates and Microorganisms
The experience
The desired participant would use his/her background in
chemistry, biology, business or agriculture in developing a
stronger understanding of the production, use and
distribution of these biological products. The participant will
also gain better knowledge in the business aspect of this
process, and learn how innovation is a pivotal part of
growing and sustaining a biological company
What you offer
24 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
What you get
3 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes:
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
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.
Requirements
Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
Between 18 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Colombia
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Upon completion of the internship, the participant will have more
knowledge in:
● The life cycle of a biological product (how they are created, used and exposed of)
● Statistical evaluations of the products using investigation standards
● How biological products can be utilized in place of chemical products
● How these products can change the quality and safety of the food we consume
● The further development of existing biological products
● Creating a mixture of biological and chemical products to have a better outcome
Activities & Shift
• Assist team in the production of the biological products
• Assist supervisor in any administrative tasks
• Support in the daily tasks and other duties assigned by supervisor
• Collect and compile information necessary for validating the products
• Assist in the validation of the biological products using investigation standards
• Research and test other potential products that could be used for livestock or crops
• Use statistical methods to show what products are more effective than others
Rules
• Ability and willingness to help in all aspects of the mission
• Experience in research of different biological products
• Competent in the use basic computer applications
• Experience in chemistry/biology laboratories
• Knowledge of statistical evaluation
• Knowledge of biological sciences
• Great attitude
• Proactive
• Self-directed
• Strong work ethics
We are NOT a free lodging program. It costs fifteen dollars per day to participate in our program. The fee covers your lodging in our guest house facility and the program. You must accept being part of the team, from the arrival of the students until the departure of the students.