This European Solidarity Corps volunteering opportunity in Bitonto, Italy invites young volunteers to join an ecological project focused on agroforestry, regenerative agriculture and permaculture practices.
The project takes place at the Regen agroforestry farm, which hosts more than 15,000 fruit trees, shrubs and plantsand serves as a learning hub for ecological farming and regenerative land management.
Volunteers will participate in hands-on environmental work while learning about sustainable agriculture, ecosystem design and soil regeneration.
🌍 About the Project
The project is designed to support the development of agroecological systems and regenerative farming models.
Participants will contribute to the daily activities of the agroforestry farm while taking part in educational sessions and workshops about ecological practices.
The programme combines practical fieldwork with theoretical learning, providing volunteers with a deep understanding of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
🌱 Volunteer Activities
🌳 Supporting agroforestry development and maintenance
🌾 Participating in permaculture and regenerative agriculture practices
🌱 Assisting with plant nursery development and planting
✂️ Learning pruning techniques and agroforest management
🌍 Participating in ecological education activities and workshops
🧑🌾 Contributing to organic farming and soil regeneration activities
🏡 Accommodation, Food and Living Conditions
🏠 Shared accommodation with volunteers and staff
🍽️ Mostly organic vegetarian diet using locally produced food
🌱 Meals prepared in a shared kitchen with farm-grown ingredients
🌍 Eco-friendly lifestyle with minimal packaging and sustainable consumption
🚿 Volunteers are encouraged to use biodegradable products and eco-friendly supplies
📚 Training and Learning Activities
🌿 Permaculture design principles and ecosystem observation
🌳 Agroforestry systems and natural plant succession
🌱 Composting systems and natural fertilisation techniques
🔥 Learning about biochar, worm compost and biofertilisers
🌾 Soil regeneration and organic matter management
👤 Participant Profile
🎂 Young people aged 18–30
🌱 Strong interest in ecology, sustainability and regenerative agriculture
🌍 Open-minded and motivated to live in a rural ecological community
🤝 Able to work in a team and participate in hands-on activities
🧠 Knowledge of English or Italian
💡 Previous experience in agriculture, communication or eco-building is a plus but not required
🌎 Eligible Applicant Countries
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇽🇰 Kosovo, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden
📅 Activity Dates
01 April 2026 – 01 September 2026
(Approximately 24 weeks)
📅 Application Deadline
01 April 2026
🔗 Official Opportunity Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50329_en
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