🇩🇪 ESC Volunteering in Germany 🐄 Social Farming and Sustainable Agriculture 🌾

Description

Discover life at Seiml-Hof in Bavaria, Germany! Experience an international learning environment where you can explore sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, modern farming technology, renewable energy and biodiversity.

Through guided practical experiences, demonstrations and observation, you will learn about cattle care, calf nutrition, automated milking systems, biogas production, forestry and environmental protection. Discover social farming and how agriculture can support education, inclusion and community development.

Live alongside participants from different countries, exchange cultures, develop teamwork and communication skills, and enjoy life in the Bavarian countryside.

No previous farming experience is required – just curiosity, an open mind and enthusiasm for learning!

Come to discover, experience, share and grow!

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Accommodation will be provided at the Seiml-Hof volunteer accommodation. Food and basic living arrangements will be covered throughout the activity. Local transport arrangements will be coordinated by the hosting organisation when required for project activities. Travel costs to and from the project location will be reimbursed according to European Solidarity Corps rules and the applicable distance-band limits. Volunteers will receive insurance and organisational support in accordance with ESC regulations.

Training during the activity

Volunteers will receive an introduction to Seiml-Hof, farm safety, animal welfare, daily routines and their responsibilities. Practical learning will include sustainable agriculture, dairy farming, milk robotics, animal care, forestry and social farming. Participants will develop teamwork, communication, intercultural awareness, problem-solving and organisational skills. Regular reflection sessions will help participants recognise their learning outcomes. Volunteers will also be supported in documenting their personal development through Youthpass and its eight key competences.

Participant profile

We are looking for motivated young people aged 18–30 who are interested in sustainable agriculture, social farming, animal care, environmental activities and intercultural exchange.

Applicants should be:

Open-minded, responsible and willing to learn.

Interested in practical and physical activities on a farm.

Able to work independently and as part of an international team.

Respectful towards animals, people and the environment.

Willing to participate actively in the agreed volunteering schedule.

Previous farming experience is not required. Basic English communication skills are recommended. Motivation, reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude are more important than professional experience.

We welcome participants from diverse cultural, educational and social backgrounds. No specific academic qualification is required.

Activity details

Activity type

Volunteering teams

Activity dates

A total of 0 week(s) during the period 10/11/2026 to 07/01/2027

Location

Ilzham 17, Obing, Germany

Deadline

No application deadline

Project code

2026-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000403445

Topics

Looking for participants from

30 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇩🇪 Germany.