ESC: Earth to Heart – Living, Learning, and Thriving in Community (From May to end of September)
Code: 50747 Copied
Greece
European Voluntary Service
Environment
Culture
European Voluntary Service
Environment
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Earth to Heart – Living, Learning, and Thriving in Community (From May to end of September)
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Joyce 'n' Fun is a social cooperative on the island of Skiathos, Greece created as a way to give to the children more opportunities to discover the world.
Joyce 'n' Fun is a social cooperative on the island of Skiathos, Greece.
Skiathos is a small island full of tourists in the summer but where young people don't really have the opportunity to open up their mind the rest of the time.
We created our social cooperative as a way to give to the children more opportunities to discover the world through the eyes of our volunteers.
Our main objectives are to help children of all age discover foreign languages and cultures,through workshops, activities and games and help teenagers develop new talents in their more advanced workshops. In that way, we want to modernise education by promoting its non-formal, life-long forms.
Working and playing with the children and teenagers of Skiathos is a wonderful opportunity for all of volunteers to find again that lost child we all have in us. Sharing their knowledge of their own country's habits and culture with the children and other volunteers helps them create a better identity as a citizen of their country but also of Europe.
Our organization's actions promote active citizenship, intercultural diversity and social involvement while we stimulate social and cultural tolerance to form an open minded civil society
Joyce 'n' Fun is a social cooperative on the island of Skiathos, Greece.
Skiathos is a small island full of tourists in the summer but where young people don't really have the opportunity to open up their mind the rest of the time.
We created our social cooperative as a way to give to the children more opportunities to discover the world through the eyes of our volunteers.
Our main objectives are to help children of all age discover foreign languages and cultures,through workshops, activities and games and help teenagers develop new talents in their more advanced workshops. In that way, we want to modernise education by promoting its non-formal, life-long forms.
Working and playing with the children and teenagers of Skiathos is a wonderful opportunity for all of volunteers to find again that lost child we all have in us. Sharing their knowledge of their own country's habits and culture with the children and other volunteers helps them create a better identity as a citizen of their country but also of Europe.
Our organization's actions promote active citizenship, intercultural diversity and social involvement while we stimulate social and cultural tolerance to form an open minded civil society
💼 What the programme involves
Join us for a fully funded volunteering experience in Skiathos, Greece, where community life, creativity, and sustainability come together.
Three Living Dimensions
Children & Creativity – Support arts and crafts activities with local children and worldschooling families.
Land & Projects – Care for the land and take part in hands-on tasks, including natural building throughout the season, with a larger project in September.
Community Life – Share daily responsibilities, welcome visitors, and support communication and social media.
What to Expect
Off-grid living with solar energy and outdoor spaces
A seasonal journey from preparation to vibrant summer camps and a building phase in September
Real community life, shared meals, and learning by doing
We are looking for 3 long-term volunteers (May–September)
Apply early – applications are reviewed as they are received
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers live in a shared off-grid environment surrounded by nature. Accommodation is in tents, caravans, or simple structures, with access to outdoor kitchens, compost toilets, and solar-powered showers.
This is a simple, nature-based lifestyle, where we share space, resources, and daily rhythms.
We provide 3 vegetarian meals per day, prepared together by the group. Cooking is part of the shared experience.
️ Upon arrival in Skiathos, transport from the port or airport to the site is arranged.
🎒 Leisure activities
Learning through experience is at the heart of this project. Volunteers will gain skills in:
Supporting arts and crafts activities with children
Sustainable living practices and land care
Natural building techniques through ongoing small projects and a larger collective build in September
Communication, teamwork, and community facilitation
Social media storytelling and sharing the project
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: This experience is for young people who feel curious about community life, simple living, and learning by doing.
️ You are open to living off-grid, mostly outdoors, with simple facilities and shared outdoor spaces.
You are comfortable sharing daily life with other volunteers, families, children, and visitors.
You are willing to take part in hands-on tasks, from cooking to land care and small projects, including natural building.
You are adaptable, responsible, and open to new ways of living and learning.
You are also ready to share the space with a very affectionate, love-addict dog.
• 18–30 years old
• Based in Europe
No specific skills are required. Your willingness to participate is enough.
Deadline: 10/04/2026 23:59
Deadline: 10/04/2026 23:59
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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30/04/2026 → 30/09/2026
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Deadline: 10/04/2026
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
Skiathos 370 02, Greece
Greece
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Eastern European Standard Time
Local time: 22:16 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English