The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Organic Standards and Certification for a Volunteer Assignment in Kyrgystan. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host to introduce organic standards and certification procedures that are essential to unlock market opportunities, build consumer trust, promote environmental sustainability, enhance food safety, support rural livelihoods, and contribute to climate resilience and sustainable development efforts at both local and national levels.    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for Spring/Summer 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in ISO 14001 for a Volunteer Assignment in Kyrgyzstan. The selected Volunteer will coolaborate with the host to conduct a thorough gap analysis to identify areas for improvement in alignment with ISO 14001 requirements. Key steps include developing an implementation plan with clear objectives, responsibilities, and timelines, and helping develop an environmental policy reflecting the organization's commitment to sustainability.    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for Spring/Summer 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Chicken Egg Production for a Volunteer Assignment in Kyrgyzstan. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host to review the current production systems of the host and provide recommendations for the future improvement and expansion of their poultry businesses.​    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for May 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Agrotourism Development for a Volunteer Assignment in Georgia. The selected volunteer will assist in the development of a business plan for three to five locations for clients. The host ultimately plans to expand by adding agrotourism training activities in different regions of Georgia to increase awareness of Georgian culture and traditions with a long-term goal of increasing farm income.  ​​​​​    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for September 2024    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Angus Butchering and Meat Processing for a Volunteer Assignment in Georgia. The selected Volunteer should have hands-on practical knowledge of food safety requirements for butchery and Angus meat processing (starting from animal feed to processing and storage).   ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for Spring/Summer 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Hybrid Corn Production for a Volunteer Assignment in Georgia. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host to review current corn production systems and provide training on factors limiting yield and profitability.  The ideal volunteer needs corn production experience in both organic and conventional production systems. Knowledge of high-producing conventional and hybrid non-GMO varieties is an asset, as indeed, hybrid corn varieties often produce the highest yields. ​​​​    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for April/May 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Open Field Strawberry Production for a Volunteer Assignment in Georgia. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host and provide technical assistance on strategies and cost-effective steps to optimize the field production of strawberries for profitability. The volunteer should be familiar with day neutral, short day, and summer plant (frigo) strawberry varieties and have experience with crop rotation, weed control, disease and insect control, and fertility management. The volunteer will review several strawberry field operations, and at each location, they educate the host on topics including diagnosis and solutions to weed, disease, insect, and nutrition problems using organic and conventional options. Training on the response of strawberry plants to day length, temperature, and nursery chill should be provided to help growers choose varieties and planting dates to optimize net income. The importance of rapid post-harvest chilling should be discussed with an emphasis on affordable Coolbot or equivalent chilling systems.   ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for April /May 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Persimmon Cultivation and Post Harvest Processing for a Volunteer Assignment in Armenia. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host to train farmers on best practices with a focus on pruning, pest and disease issues and post-harvest cold storage techniques.   ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for April/May 2024.   Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Fall Pruning / Orchard Management for a Volunteer Assignment in Armenia. When it comes to pruning techniques and orchard management, large orchard owners employ professional agronomists who oversee their orchards, while smaller farmers often conduct the pruning and the treatment themselves.    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for September/October 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Summer (Green) Pruning / Orchard Management for a Volunteer Assignment in Armenia. When it comes to pruning techniques and orchard management, large orchard owners employ professional agronomists who oversee their orchards, while smaller farmers often conduct the pruning and the treatment themselves.    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for Summer 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Spring Pruning / Orchard Management for a Volunteer Assignment in Armenia. When it comes to pruning techniques and orchard management, large orchard owners employ professional agronomists who oversee their orchards, while smaller farmers often conduct the pruning and the treatment themselves.    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for April/May 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Optimization of Laboratory Operations for a Volunteer Assignment in Georgia.    ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for June 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Specialist in Communications for an upcoming Service Learning Corps Assignment in India. Tanager is an international nonprofit organization that stands at the forefront of global economic and social development, drawing on over three decades of expertise and proudly affiliated to ACDI/VOCA. The selected volunteer will support Tanager by finding and developing multimedia content in India; developing donor-outreach materials on our India expertise and other areas; supporting social media efforts to promote Tanager’s projects worldwide; and researching earned media opportunities.   This assignment is Hybrid in nature with part-time remote support and 2-3 weeks of full time in person support at the India office. The total duration of the assignment will last for 3 months.  Provisions for the Volunteer during travel: All international and local travel, Lodging,  Meals and Incidental Expenses, Travel Visa (if applicable), Emergency Medical Insurance, In-country support from field office staff.  

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Specialist in Animal Health for an upcoming Service Learning Corps Assignment in Bangladesh. ACDI/VOCA’s Livestock and Nutrition project requests volunteer assistance to encourage the adaptation of regenerative agricultural practices, especially those related to the production of  small and large ruminants, and their integration with veterinary medicine.  The selected volunteer will consider, propose and pilot different avenues to integrate regenerative agricultural practices in the small holder livestock/farm production systems to increase economic sustainability and food security for climate vulnerable communities. This assignment will last for 3-4 months. Provisions for the Volunteer: All international and local travel, Lodging and Meals, Travel Visa (if applicable), Emergency Medical Insurance, In-country support from field office staff, and a Local cell phone to use during the assignment.  

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.   ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Apple Orchard Management for a Volunteer Assignment in Georgia. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host to provide technical assistance for the production of apples (Malus Domestica L.). The volunteer will review their current apple production systems and provide theoretical and practical trainings on factors that are currently limiting their yield and profitability. The assignment’s target audience are farmers and extension professionals. The assignment’s target audience is farmers and extension professionals.   ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for July 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

The John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to promote sustainable improvements in food security and agricultural processing, production, and marketing by leveraging the expertise of U.S. volunteers.    ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Greenhouse Vegetable Production for a Volunteer Assignment in Georgia. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host to review their current greenhouse vegetable systems and provide theoretical and practical training on tomato, cucumber, and lettuce production. The assignment’s target audience is farmers and extension professionals.   ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***   This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for Spring (April/May) 2024.    Provisions for the Volunteer: - All international and local travel - All lodging - A per diem to cover meals and incidentals - Travel Visa (if applicable) - Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance - In-country support from field office staff - Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)