🌟 Project Overview

Join Park Istra, a solidarity-based sustainable development initiative located in the beautiful yet disadvantaged Istria region of Slovenia 🇸🇮. The mission of Park Istra is to support local communities, protect natural and cultural heritage, and contribute to long-term positive impact through eco-social projects. This ESC volunteer experience, implemented with Eurasia Net, welcomes one motivated volunteer ready for hands-on work, rural life and meaningful community support.

🌍 Eligible Countries

🇫🇷 France

📅 Activity Dates

18/02/2026 – 19/04/2026

⏳ Application Deadline

10/01/2026 – 00:00

💼 Volunteer Tasks

🌾 Participate in local projects: harvesting, small renovation work, helping local households
🤝 Support local organizations & associations (including the Red Cross)
🌿 Contribute to natural & cultural heritage preservation
🎨 Organize and assist educational workshops for children & seniors
🏘️ Support long-term sustainable initiatives benefiting the region
💚 Engage in manual, outdoor and community-focused activities

🏠 Accommodation, Food & Transport

🏡 Shared volunteer house
💶 Pocket money: approx. €300
🚌 Round-trip travel costs covered
🛡️ Full health & repatriation insurance
🌱 Rural, peaceful environment ideal for nature lovers

🎓 Training During the Activity

📘 Introduction to Park Istra’s mission and project work
🌿 Guidance on sustainability, community support & eco-development
🤝 Hands-on mentoring during local activities
👥 Team-based collaboration with other volunteers

👤 Participant Profile

✨ Aged 18–30 (ESC requirement)
🌿 Enjoy rural life and manual work
💪 Preferably male (due to housing arrangement mentioned by coordinator)
🤝 Motivated, adaptable, respectful and community-oriented
🌍 Excited to join eco-social projects that directly help local people

🔗 Application Link

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/49173_en

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