Service Volontaire International - ESC: Nature Community Volunteering Team Summer 24

About the local hosting organizationWe are an Eco-Community in Bavaria, founded in 2016. We took over a former vacation village in the beautiful natural area close to the Czech border, which used to be "the end of the world" from both sides for decades. Currently we are approx 40 adults +15 kids, several dogs and cats. We are trying to run a place where people develop together a field for living and working in connection with humans, animals and the environment. By our way of living we aim to contribute an important step towards a world, where all beings can live in peace, trust, freedom, joy and connectedness. In detail we envision and work on : vegan food and education in professional cooking partilly energy and water supply self-supply via permaculture welcoming culture and hospitality art & music common and individual development mutual support and solidarity Trust via transparency and honesty deep authentic partnerships and relationships non-violent communication gifteconomy peace work

Presentation of the programmeWelcome to our six-week Nature Community - Volunteering Team - in Summer of 2024. Volunteering in the Nature Community offers a transformative experience where individuals immerse themselves in a communitarian way of life and work. Tasks will range from preparing events we host, helping with renovations, working in the permaculture garden project, contributing to our vegan kitchen and taking on smaller tasks for our community members. Experienced individuals from our community will guide you to promote social integration, support group dynamics and personal growth. In the liveliness of our project, numerous practical and social learning experiences await you. We aim to maintain a safe environment, free from alcohol or substance intoxication, throughout the volunteering period. Additionally, we ask for your reliability; we seek committed participants who won't drop out at the last minute. Looking forward to your involvement! http://www.nature-community.de

Local accommodationOur eco village is located in a remote area of Bavaria close to the Czech border and far away from city infrastructure. Accommodation will be arranged mainly in shared 3-bed-rooms in our guest house. Meals are vegan, 100% organic and shared and prepared together with our community. Your Travel costs will be reimbursed upon submission of travel tickets after the activity. Please remember to keep all the original travel tickets and bring them to Nature Community. Find more Information about our Project on www.nature-community.de.

About the leisure activities possibleIn our regular group sessions, we playfully utilise social tools to promote individual personality development and authenticity. We enhance communication skills among participants, address internal and external conflicts constructively, and cultivate an increased, authentic vitality for both ourselves and the group.

RequirementsThe Participant profile: We are looking for open-minded volunteers to join our vibrant, multi generational community-project of about 80 members, for six weeks. If you enjoy exploring new things and are flexible to contribute in various areas – whether it's gardening, renovations, or kitchen tasks – this opportunity might be for you. Please note that we exclusively offer vegan meals during the stay. We value an open mindset for personal growth, reflective abilities, and perseverance.
Deadline: No application deadline

Extra info about the projectThe project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

• Training before and after the project
• Health insurance during your project
• round-trip travel reimbursement
• accommodation and food
• pocket money
• language course
• Return Week-end
• Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Price descriptionProjects from the european commission are free for volunteers