ESC: 1 month on organic farm in August

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Cae Tan CSA grow organic vegetables for over 100 local households. We are based on the beautiful Gower peninsula in South Wales. As Wales largest community supported agriculture (CSA) project, we share responsibility, rewards & risk with our members in growing our food. We run educational activities with local schools, families & community groups. We host a trainee each year from within the UK who will work alongside our EVS volunteer. We have a small committed group of growers & volunteers & the support of six directors. To find out more have a look at our website & the short film there. www.caetancsa.org

💼 What the programme involves

This is an opportunity to join the team of Cae Tan CSA on the beautiful Gower in Wales. The ESC volunteer would work alongside our growers & trainee grower on the main site, second field & at the Gower Heritage centre Hub. They would be involved in all aspects of the CSA, which incorporate the following; • Seed sowing, ground preparation, planting, pest management, harvesting. • Maintenance of structures, fencing, construction of polytunnel etc • Packing & hosting the hub where produce is collected • Assisting in educational activities, such as school visits

🏠 Accommodation on site

ESC volunteers will be staying in accommodation at the Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill. They will be based in an environment close to the coast & a 30 minute bus ride from the centre of town in Swansea. Please do note that public transport in rural areas of Wales is not the best. They will receive their allowance for food and pocket money into their UK bank account once it is set up. There is limited wifi on the place. It is not very strong and also the phone reception is not 100% given in some of the areas.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The projects hosted by Cae Tan is open to all young people aged 18 – 30 , regardless of background, competences and experience. Volunteers ideally will: - Have an interest in agriculture and community growing - Have experienced work with and/ or have an interest in working in a community based agriculture scheme - Have a good level of English and a commitment to improving their English (to be able to get the most from the placement) - Be flexible and adaptable to change - Be reliable - Have a willingness to develop projects and pieces of work according to interests.
Deadline: No application deadline

ℹ️ Additional information

The 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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

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15/08/2023 → 15/09/2023

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Parkmill, Swansea SA3 2EQ, UK

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🌍 Location info

Local currency

United Kingdom Pound (GBP / £)

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.195652 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 21:28 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English