ESC: Agroecology and Silvopasture in Catalunya (2)

Code: 50386 Copied

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Are you interested in agroecology and forest work? Are you available for 4 months between August and November 2026? We are a agroecological cooperative farm running a seed bank and managing over 20ha of land near Igualada, Catalunya (Spain). We have a big vegetable garden, fruit trees, several composting systems, a large pine forest, a small herd of Jersey cows who graze perennial fields, 100 roaming chickens sleeping in mobile chicken coups. This role covers a variety of tasks to help with improving the land management farm and the seed bank: - Traditional seed saving of local varieties and keeping our seedbank up to date maintaining traditional varieties (in collaboration with Eixarcolant). - Enhance Forest Health and Biodiversity: forest work, tree and shrub planting, creating spaces for silvopasture, living hedges and swales to increase water retention... - Aiding in imparting Enviornmental Workshops and community-learning events.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation: your own space on the farm to sleep on the bottom floor Access to a shared kitchen and bathroom. Food basics are supplied (such as bulk rice, pasta, vegetables, etc.) Volunteers recieve monthly pocket money to spend in their free time. Ecomercaderet is located 4km from the nearest town (Igualada) which is about a hour walk away or a 20 minute cycle away (we have several bikes volunteers can use). If you have your own vehicle, you are welcome to bring it.

🎒 Leisure activities

All field-work at Ecomercaderet will have in-house training. Language classes start in September in the nearby Civic Centres in Igualada; interested volunteers can sign up to learn Spanish or Catalan.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: An enjoyment for outdoor work and an interest in agroecological systems and traditional seed saving is important. Previous experience in forestry or farming is valued, but not a requirement. A pro-active, solution-focused attitude and capacity to learn, communicate clearly and work in a team is thoroughly valued. Respect for others and for communal areas is important as well as respectful, clear communication while living with other volunteers and the rest of the Ecomercaderet team.
Deadline: 01/07/2026 12:00

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

ES50386

01/08/2026 → 30/11/2026

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Deadline: 01/07/2026

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

08710 Santa Margarida de Montbui, Barcelona, Spain

Spain

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:56 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish