🇷🇴 ESC Volunteering in Romania 🌿 Permaculture & Sustainable Living in a Rural Carpathian Community 🇷🇴

Are you passionate about ecology, permaculture, and sustainable ways of living? You can join an international ESC volunteering experience in Transylvania, Romania, where you will immerse yourself in the daily life of a working permaculture project nestled in the Carpathian mountains. If you are ready to reconnect with nature, learn practical ecological skills, and be part of a conscious rural community, this opportunity is made for you.

What Will You Do as a Volunteer?

🌱 Participate in the daily activities of a permaculture project, including sustainable agriculture and site maintenance

🏗️ Contribute to natural construction projects such as earth building, cob and rammed earth techniques, and ecological landscaping

🌍 Support the development of local ecological projects and help strengthen the community’s sustainability initiatives

🪴 Take part in workshops, events, and immersive activities organised by the host organisation

🤝 Share knowledge, learn from others, and actively contribute to a collaborative and intercultural community experience

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Accommodation, Food & Travel

⛺ You will be hosted on site in a campsite setting with full immersion in nature in the Carpathian mountains

🍳 You will have access to a shared kitchen and outdoor showers throughout your stay

💶 A monthly allowance is provided to cover food and personal expenses

✈️ Travel costs are reimbursed according to the European Commission’s distance calculator rates

Participant Profile

👤 You are between 18 and 30 years old

💚 You are motivated by ecology, permaculture, and sustainable lifestyles

🪵 You have an interest in manual work, outdoor living, and hands-on projects

🏕️ You are comfortable living in a simple environment close to nature

🌍 You are open-minded and eager to take part in an intercultural and community-based experience

📚 You are motivated to learn, share, and develop new skills in a collaborative setting

🤲 You are autonomous, adaptable, and cooperative within a small group dynamic

✅ No prior experience is required — strong personal motivation is what matters most

Activity Dates

📅 From 15 April 2026 to 15 June 2026

Application Deadline

⏳ 10 April 2026

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Eligible Countries

🇫🇷 France

Application Link

🔗 Apply here: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50315_en

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