ESC: Art & nature development at Slovak countryside
Code: 50528 Copied
Slovakia
European Voluntary Service
Social work
Environment
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Social work
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Art & nature development at Slovak countryside
📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Pôtoň is an independent theatre and art centre located in the village of Bátovce in rural Slovakia. After the recent renovation of our cultural house, we are entering a new phase of development and are looking for two volunteers for an 8–12 month stay to become part of our team. Volunteers will join the daily life of the centre and help us take care of the space while supporting our cultural activities. The work includes maintenance of the centre, cleaning of shared spaces, gardening in the Park of Arts (watering plants, mowing grass and seasonal care), and technical or production assistance during cultural events such as performances, workshops and residencies. Depending on your interests and skills, you may also develop small activities for local residents or your own creative project, and contribute with photography, graphics or documentation. We are looking for motivated and flexible people who are curious about working in an independent cultural centre in a rural environment.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation, food and transport will be covered by the hosting organisation. Volunteers will stay in shared accommodation in a house in a neighbouring village, sharing the space. The house has a kitchen and basic facilities for everyday living, and another kitchen is available in the cultural centre. Volunteers prepare their own meals. Each volunteer receives pocket money of 6 € per day and a food allowance of 7 € per day. Travel costs to and from the project location will be covered, as well as transport related to project activities. For local transport, bicycles are also available.
🎒 Leisure activities
Volunteers will receive guidance and training from our staff and external professionals in areas necessary for their tasks and activities. The aim is to help them integrate smoothly into the work of the centre and gradually develop new skills. We try to take into account the interests, needs and preferences of each volunteer when planning their learning experience. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to attend basic Slovak language lessons.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: We are looking for motivated, flexible and proactive people who would like to support our cultural activities, including artist residencies, educational projects and theatre productions, while also helping us take care of the cultural centre and its large garden. Volunteers should be open to a variety of practical tasks connected with the daily life of the centre, such as maintaining shared spaces or helping with outdoor work in the Park of Arts.
The working schedule is flexible: there are periods with more intensive activity, especially during events, and quieter times when volunteers can focus on their own initiatives, personal projects or travelling. We would like volunteers to become part of our team while also being able to work independently and organize their time.
Applicants should also consider that the centre is located in the countryside, where social life is quieter than in cities. What the place offers instead is nature, calm surroundings and the opportunity to experience life and cultural work in a rural environment.
Deadline: 31/03/2026 12:00
Deadline: 31/03/2026 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 ?
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.
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.
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SK50528
01/05/2026 → 30/06/2027
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Deadline: 31/03/2026
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
935 03 Bátovce, Slovakia
Slovakia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:32 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Slovak