🇸🇰🌱🐐 European Solidarity Corps Individual Volunteering in Slovakia – Simple Living, Permaculture Farming & Community Life in an Eco-Village in Zaježová 🇸🇰✨

Intro
A deeply immersive European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity is open in Slovakia for young people seeking simple living, permaculture, and hands-on rural experience. This project takes place in Zaježová, within a small eco-community where volunteers live close to nature and learn by doing—farming, crafting, and building community together.

Project Overview
Volunteers become part of the Sekier eco-community farm, contributing to daily life and ongoing projects across the farm and the wider eco-village. Activities are practical, nature-based, and community-oriented.
🌿 Working in a permaculture garden and food forest
🐐 Caring for animals (goats and sheep), including milking and daily care
🧀 Learning to make cheese and bake bread
🪵 Participating in natural building, crafts, and self-sufficiency practices
🏡 Supporting household tasks and rural infrastructure
🤝 Engaging in community life and cooperative projects with local residents

Activity Dates
01 February 2026 – 30 November 2026

Application Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: Not specified

Eligible Countries
Albania 🇦🇱, Austria 🇦🇹, Belgium 🇧🇪, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Croatia 🇭🇷, Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Denmark 🇩🇰, Estonia 🇪🇪, Finland 🇫🇮, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Hungary 🇭🇺, Iceland 🇮🇸, Ireland 🇮🇪, Italy 🇮🇹, Latvia 🇱🇻, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Netherlands 🇳🇱, Norway 🇳🇴, Poland 🇵🇱, Portugal 🇵🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Serbia 🇷🇸, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Slovenia 🇸🇮, Spain 🇪🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Ukraine 🇺🇦

What Is Covered
🏠 Shared accommodation in a renovated traditional stone house
🍽️ Community-based food supply with farm and local products
🩺 Health insurance according to ESC rules
💶 Pocket money and food allowance according to ESC standards
📚 Access to basic modern facilities (internet library, laundry)

Training and Support
🌱 Hands-on training in permaculture, farming, animal care, and crafts
🛠️ Learning to use hand tools and develop practical craftsmanship
🤝 Learning-by-doing within a supportive eco-community environment

Who Can Apply
👤 Aged between 18–30
🌿 Interested in farming, permaculture, and sustainable community life
💪 Comfortable with simple living conditions and physical work
🪚 Willing to work with hands and learn practical rural skills
🌍 Open to remote living with limited access to urban life
🎓 No prior experience required—motivation and willingness to learn are essential

Location
The activity takes place in Zaježová, near Pliešovce, a rural area known for strong community bonds and nature-based living.

Application Method
Application Link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49379_en

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