Slovakia: ESC: Individual Volunteering in Zaježová – Horses, Farming, Crafts & Rural Life

Presentation of the programme

Get your hands dirty and learn real skills! Embla is a rural organisation in Zaježová, Slovakia, where volunteers can work with horses and cattle, regenerative farming, food production and traditional crafts.

About the accomodation

Activities may include horse care, groundwork, training and riding; cattle care and regenerative grazing; maintaining pastures, removing overgrown vegetation, planting trees and creating water-retention measures. Volunteers can also help harvest and process food, including meat for our own needs.

About the leisure activities

In our workshop, you can learn blacksmithing, make jewellery and Damascus steel knives, and try woodworking, leatherwork, stone or clay. Embla also runs practical craft workshops for children and adults, where volunteers can assist and learn.

Requirements

The Participant profile: Activities change with the season and your interests. No previous experience is required – curiosity, motivation and willingness to learn are what matter most.Deadline: 30/08/2026 00:00