🌍 European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Opportunity
This ESC volunteering project takes place at an agroecological cooperative farm in Catalunya, Spain, offering volunteers a hands-on learning experience in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection and traditional seed conservation.
The farm manages more than 20 hectares of land near Igualada (Barcelona) and combines agroecological farming with forest management and environmental education.
Volunteers will work alongside the cooperative team supporting sustainable farming practices, seed preservation and community learning activities while gaining practical knowledge of agroecology and land management.
🌱 Farm Environment
The cooperative operates a diverse agricultural ecosystem including:
🥕 A large vegetable garden
🍎 Fruit trees and perennial fields
🌲 A large pine forest area
🐄 A small herd of Jersey cows grazing on pasture
🐔 Around 100 free-range chickens living in mobile coops
🌾 Several composting systems and seed conservation initiatives
The farm also maintains a seed bank for traditional local varieties, helping preserve biodiversity and agricultural heritage.
🌿 Volunteer Activities
🌱 Supporting traditional seed saving and seed bank management in collaboration with local initiatives
🌳 Participating in forest management activities
🌲 Planting trees and shrubs to improve biodiversity
🌾 Creating silvopasture areas and living hedges
💧 Building swales and ecological systems that increase water retention
👩🏫 Assisting in environmental workshops and community learning events
The project provides volunteers with a unique opportunity to learn about agroecology while actively contributing to sustainable land management.
📅 Activity Dates
1 August 2026 – 30 November 2026
Total duration: 17 weeks
📍 Activity Location
Can Mercaderet
Urbanització La Mallola
Santa Margarida de Montbui, Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸
🏠 Accommodation, Food & Living Conditions
Volunteers will live directly on the farm.
🏡 Private sleeping space on the ground floor
🍳 Access to a shared kitchen and bathroom
🍚 Basic food supplies provided (rice, pasta, vegetables and similar essentials)
💰 Volunteers also receive monthly pocket money for personal expenses.
🚲 Transport
The farm is located about 4 km from Igualada.
🚶 Approximately 1 hour walking distance
🚲 Around 20 minutes by bicycle (bikes are available for volunteers)
Volunteers may also bring their own vehicle if they wish.
📚 Training and Learning
🌱 All agricultural and forest activities include in-house practical training.
🗣 From September, volunteers may also join language classes in Igualada Civic Centres, with the possibility to learn:
🇪🇸 Spanish
🏴 Catalan
👤 Participant Profile
The project welcomes volunteers who:
🌿 Enjoy outdoor work and nature-based activities
🌱 Are interested in agroecology, sustainable farming or seed conservation
🤝 Are proactive and solution-oriented
🧠 Communicate clearly and work well in a team
🏡 Respect communal living and shared spaces
Previous experience in farming or forestry is appreciated but not required.
🌍 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden
🎯 Project Topics
🌿 Environment and natural protection
🌾 Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
📅 Application Deadline
1 July 2026
🔗 Application Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50386_en
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