Sustainable Agriculture Assistant | Sint Maarten

The Sustainable Agriculture Assistant position at Stichting Marlin Yard in Kinsey, AL, involves developing sustainable farming practices in Sint Maarten. Responsibilities include garden maintenance, crop cultivation, animal care, and basic construction. The role is available from Nov 2025 to June 2026 for 4-12 weeks with a commitment of 6 hours per day, 5 days a week. Volunteers receive accommodation, meals, and various benefits during their stay.
Location: Kinsey 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/weekWhat you offerTime: 6 hours of help per dayAnimal 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 gardensAdditional fee requiredAmount: US $ 150 One time Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to projectDescription: 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.What you get2 days off per weekShared 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 remotelyRequirementsOver 18 years oldWelcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteersEuropean Union PassportUnited States VisaTravel insuranceWhat’s not includedFlights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and VisaPROGRAM OVERVIEWOur 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 practicesKey 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 handling2. Animal Care – Daily feeding and monitoring – Maintaining animal areas – Basic health checks – Record keeping3. Construction & Maintenance – Building/repairing growing structures – Irrigation system maintenance – Tool maintenance and organization – Basic infrastructure projects4. Learning Components – Weekly agricultural workshops – Local farming techniques – Sustainable practices training – Climate-resilient agriculture methods – Documentation of growing practicesIdeal Candidate: • Passionate about sustainable agriculture • Physically fit for outdoor work • Basic gardening/farming knowledge • Willing to learn and adapt • Team player mentality • Problem-solving mindsetActivities & ShiftWORK BLOCKS & ACTIVITIESEARLY BLOCK (7:00 AM – 1:00 PM) Best for main agricultural tasks & outdoor work7:00 – 7:30: Morning Startup – Team briefing – Weather check – Task distribution –…