Intro
A unique European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity is open in Slovakia for young people interested in sustainable community life, eco-villages, and hands-on rural experiences. This project takes place in Zajeลพovรก, an established eco-community where volunteers become part of daily community life and contribute to meaningful local initiatives.
Project Overview
During the volunteering period, participants will live and work within an eco-village environment, learning how community life functions outside urban settings. Activities are diverse and strongly connected to sustainability, cooperation, and practical skills.
๐ฑ Supporting community events such as fairs, concerts, craft workshops, cultural and sports activities
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Activities with children, young people, adults, and seniors
โ Involvement in community projects such as a food cooperative, community cafรฉ, school and kindergarten
๐งน Landscape cleaning and environmental actions
๐พ Learning about gardening, permaculture, animal care, and waste management
๐ Supporting daily household tasks, maintenance, and rural infrastructure
๐ Cooperation with the local eco-community farm (Sekier)
Activity Dates
01 February 2026 โ 30 November 2026
Total duration: 27 weeks
Application Deadline
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Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligible Countries
Albania ๐ฆ๐ฑ, Austria ๐ฆ๐น, Belarus ๐ง๐พ, Belgium ๐ง๐ช, Bosnia and Herzegovina ๐ง๐ฆ, Bulgaria ๐ง๐ฌ, Czech Republic ๐จ๐ฟ, Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ, Estonia ๐ช๐ช, Finland ๐ซ๐ฎ, France ๐ซ๐ท, Georgia ๐ฌ๐ช, Germany ๐ฉ๐ช, Greece ๐ฌ๐ท, Greenland ๐ฌ๐ฑ, Hungary ๐ญ๐บ, Iceland ๐ฎ๐ธ, Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช, Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ, Italy ๐ฎ๐น, Latvia ๐ฑ๐ป, Liechtenstein ๐ฑ๐ฎ, Lithuania ๐ฑ๐น, Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ, Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ, Norway ๐ณ๐ด, Poland ๐ต๐ฑ, Portugal ๐ต๐น, Romania ๐ท๐ด, Serbia ๐ท๐ธ, Slovakia ๐ธ๐ฐ, Slovenia ๐ธ๐ฎ, Spain ๐ช๐ธ, Sweden ๐ธ๐ช, Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ
What Is Covered
๐ Accommodation in a shared volunteer house in the centre of the eco-village
๐ฅ Partly community-based food supply (garden, local producers, food cooperative)
๐ฝ๏ธ Shared main meals with community members on some days
๐ฉบ Health insurance covered by the ESC programme
๐ถ Pocket money and food allowance according to ESC rules
Training and Support
๐ ๏ธ Practical training in gardening, permaculture, animal care, and crafts
๐จ Skill-sharing workshops with community members (arts, crafts, manual skills)
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Learning by doing through involvement in community projects and events
๐ฑ Freedom and support to initiate and organise personal project ideas
Who Can Apply
๐ค Aged between 18โ30
๐ฟ Interested in sustainable living and eco-communities
๐ช Comfortable with simple living conditions and hands-on work
๐ช Willing to work with tools and develop practical craftsmanship skills
๐ Open to community life, cooperation, and intercultural learning
๐ No previous experience required โ motivation and willingness to learn are essential
Location
The activity takes place in Zajeลพovรก, near Plieลกovce, a rural area known for strong community life, nature-based living, and sustainable practices.
Application Method
Application Link:ย https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49380_en
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