{"id":54,"date":"2025-06-30T19:45:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:00:35","slug":"caribbean-community-of-impact-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean Community of Impact Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"metaslider-id-135\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-100-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-135 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-carousel-mode has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"CCIV Impact\" data-height=\"400\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_135\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_135\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-143 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-20 20:25:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SMY-NL-800x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-135 slide-143 msDefaultImage\" title=\"SMY-NL\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Why did the tomato join Food Farm Gardens of Stichting Marlin Yard? Because it wanted to ketchup with the future!\u00a0 Join us and let's plant some seeds - of change, that is..<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-142 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-20 20:25:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SMY-kas-800x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-135 slide-142 msDefaultImage\" title=\"SMY-kas\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Ever seen a greenhouse powered by sunshine, run by volunteers, and guarded by chickens with serious attitude? \ud83d\udc14 At Stichting Marlin Yard, we\u2019re not just farming for food\u2014we\u2019re farming for the future.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-141 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-20 20:25:22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SMY-CCIV-00004-800x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-135 slide-141 msDefaultImage\" title=\"SMY-CCIV-00004\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <div>What do you call a group of volunteers, a mountain of compost, and a mission to save the planet? At Stichting Marlin Yard, we call it Tuesday.<\/div> <div>Our Caribbean Community of Impact Volunteers (CCIV) are proof that you don\u2019t need a cape to be a hero\u2014just a pair of boots and a passion for change.<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-140 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-20 20:25:22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SMY-CCIV-00003-800x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-135 slide-140 msDefaultImage\" title=\"SMY-CCIV-00003\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <div>Innovation isn\u2019t just for tech giants\u2014it\u2019s for anyone with a shovel, a solar panel, and a stubborn belief that islands can feed themselves!<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-144 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-20 20:26:36\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SMY-CCIV-00002-800x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-135 slide-144 msDefaultImage\" title=\"SMY-CCIV-00002\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <div>Ever wonder what happens when you mix a Caribbean breeze, Dutch innovation, and a dash of eco-ambition? You get Stichting Marlin Yard\u2019s secret recipe for resilient island communities (and possibly a new world record for the number of reused buckets per hectare). Let\u2019s make sustainability contagious\u2014no vaccine required. \ud83d\udc9a<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-145 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-07-20 20:26:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SMY-CCIV-00001-800x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-135 slide-145 msDefaultImage\" title=\"SMY-CCIV-00001\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>What do you call a team that\u2019s obsessed with compost, community, AND Caribbean sunshine? We call it Stichting Marlin Yard!\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/#welcome-to-marlin-yards-caribbean-community-of-impact-volunteers-cciv\" >Welcome to Marlin Yard&#8217;s Caribbean Community of Impact Volunteers (CCIV)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/#a-note-from-cee-marlin-founder-of-stichting-marlin-yard\" >A Note from Cee Marlin, Founder of Stichting Marlin Yard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/#empowering-change-a-comprehensive-guide-for-marlin-yard-volunteers\" >Empowering Change A Comprehensive Guide for Marlin Yard Volunteers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-welcome-to-the-caribbean-community-of-impact-volunteers-cciv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"welcome-to-marlin-yards-caribbean-community-of-impact-volunteers-cciv\"><\/span><strong>Welcome to Marlin Yard&#8217;s Caribbean Community of Impact Volunteers (CCIV)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-a-note-from-cee-marlin-founder-of-stichting-marlin-yard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-note-from-cee-marlin-founder-of-stichting-marlin-yard\"><\/span><strong>A Note from Cee Marlin, Founder of Stichting Marlin Yard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the Marlin Yard Volunteer Guide! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s my pleasure to introduce you to the exciting work we do and the transformative opportunities we\u2019ve designed for our volunteers. At Stichting Marlin Yard (foundation), we know the power of collaboration to create meaningful change. Volunteers are at the core of our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlinyard.org\/caribbean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Sustainable Development Goal<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> projects in the Caribbean. Your time, energy, and creativity breathe life into initiatives that empower communities, promote sustainability, and celebrate cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, working with volunteers is one of the most rewarding aspects of this journey. Seeing individuals contribute to impactful projects &#8211; working remotely through or online <a href=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/impact-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>CCIV Impact Space<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> or on location from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vickyskeys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Vicky&#8217;s Keys our Volunteer Center in Sint Maarten<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; while growing personally and professionally is deeply fulfilling. That\u2019s why we focus on creating opportunities for you to develop new skills, share your voice, and leave a lasting impact!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To honor your contributions, we offer participation in initiatives like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlinyard.org\/eco-shares-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>Eco Shares Program<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>, priority in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlinyard.org\/seng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">$\u20acNG (SENG) group savings app<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlinyard.org\/crowd-profit-sharing\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Crowd Profit Sharing Program<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. These programs ensure your efforts are recognized and that you play an active role in building a sustainable future for the region. There\u2019s no greater joy than seeing the tangible benefits of your work in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is your first step into a meaningful journey of growth, impact, and collaboration. I can\u2019t wait to welcome you to our team and work with you to create a brighter future for the Caribbean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look and explore all the exciting ways you can make a difference. I\u2019m so looking forward to connecting with you soon and working together on something truly impactful!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SMY-logo-2021-1042x1041transp-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18\" style=\"width:341px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SMY-logo-2021-1042x1041transp-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SMY-logo-2021-1042x1041transp-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SMY-logo-2021-1042x1041transp-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SMY-logo-2021-1042x1041transp-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/marlinyard.org\/cciv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SMY-logo-2021-1042x1041transp.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With BIG gratitude and enthusiasm,<br><strong>Cee Marlin<\/strong><br>Founder, Stichting Marlin Yard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-empowering-change-a-comprehensive-guide-for-marlin-yard-volunteers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"empowering-change-a-comprehensive-guide-for-marlin-yard-volunteers\"><\/span>Empowering Change A Comprehensive Guide for Marlin Yard Volunteers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Marlin Yard&#8217;s Caribbean Community of Impact Volunteers (CCIV) A Note from Cee Marlin, Founder of Stichting Marlin Yard Hello you! 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