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ESC: Forest Explorers: Volunteering Nature Quest

Code: 41857 Copied

Croatia European Voluntary Service Environment Social work Sport European Voluntary Service Environment +2 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Forest Explorers: Volunteering Nature Quest

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Main aim: The primary aim of this activity is to enhance the Greenville Forest educational polygon by developing a marked trail with QR codes and natural play elements, thereby fostering environmental awareness, community engagement, and physical activity among children and visitors. Specific objectives: - To create a marked trail with QR codes or signs identifying various plant species, offering educational facts about local flora. Volunteer Gains: Volunteers will gain knowledge about local plant species, learn how to create educational content, and develop skills in project planning and execution. - To construct natural play elements such as climbing structures made from logs, balance beams, and rope bridges within the playzone. Volunteer Gains: Volunteers will acquire hands-on experience in sustainable construction techniques, team-building skills, and the satisfaction of creating recreational space for children and youth.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation and food within this project are funded by the EU. Participants will be accommodated in a rural house GREENVILLE in a surrounding area of Samobor, in a 2-6 person bedrooms with shared bathrooms. They will be provided with 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the working days (Monday – Friday). For the weekends, participants will receive 20 EUR/day for their meals, as the food will not be prepared on the project venue during Saturday/Sunday. Transport will be reimbursed up to the limits determined by ESC rules and European distance calculator.

🎒 Leisure activities

Not applicable.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Commitment and Involvement: Volunteers should be fully committed to participating in all project activities with enthusiasm and dedication. They should be prepared to contribute their time and effort to developing the educational polygon and enhancing the community's connection to nature. Rural Living and Volunteering: Volunteers must be aware and ready to live and volunteer in a rural setting for 21 days. This includes being prepared for rustic living conditions, outdoor work, and the challenges that come with a natural environment. Teamwork and Cultural Exchange: Volunteers should be eager to work in a team and live harmoniously with other volunteers from different countries. This project is a great opportunity for cultural exchange, so an open-minded and cooperative attitude is essential. Language Skills: A basic level of English is required to ensure effective communication among volunteers and with project coordinators. This will facilitate teamwork, learning, and overall project success. Inclusivity and Health Considerations: Health or other obstacles should not prevent potential volunteers from applying. However, it is important that they inform the organizers in advance to ensure that necessary measures can be taken to support their participation and maintain positive group dynamics. Age Requirement: Volunteers should be between 18 and 30 years old. This ensures a dynamic and energetic group that can fully participate in the physically and socially engaging activities of the project. By meeting these criteria, volunteers will be well-prepared to contribute to and benefit from this enriching and impactful project, fostering personal growth, community development, and environmental stewardship.
Deadline: 12/08/2024 00:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

HR41857

03/09/2024 → 23/09/2024

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 12/08/2024

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

Vrhovčak 61, 10430, Vrhovčak, Croatia

Croatia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:09 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Croatian Serbian