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ESC: Habitat HUB

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About the project

ESC: Habitat HUB

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Szatyor Association was founded in 2011 with the aim of drawing attention to sustainable living and conscious consuming as possibility to individual actions towards a positive present and future World. Related to this, we would like to provide space and opportunity to anyone for sharing knowledges, experiences and solutions. As an alternative eco-conscious association we want to be a living example of how to integrate conscious consuming, healthy lifestyle, local and fairtrade products into our everyday lives. Throughout our programmes, we intend to build a community by bringing people closer to nature and to natural solution, such as food producing, cosmetics and household products, etc. We also organize farm visits to our producers to show eco-conscious farming in its authentic environment. On a regular basis we create events of community cooking, cooking classes and attend festivals, all by using seasonal vegetables and fruits provided by our producers.
Our target group includes everybody who wishes to lead his/her urban or village lifestyle with a consideration to nature. It can start by conscious consuming with an important approach to local products and producers, as well as to environmental friendly technologies throughout the process of production. Our association is an open community and space offering workshops, classes and presentations to share the knowledge within and to give possible solutions in the topic.
In 2018 we've started to widen our horizons from the urban aspects and to promote sustainable living beyond the city and have started the 'Etyeki Szatyor Community' close to the capital that could serve as a model of small-scale community and farming. In the past years our efforts has been acknowledged in a wider public and in the long term we would like to reach more and more youths under 30, since they have a significant role in creating a sustainable future. ESC provides an excellent opportunity to promote these efforts, as well as to share the knowledge, to ignite new opportunities and to become part of an international approach.

💼 What the programme involves

Join us for an immersive experience where you’ll dive into rural living, inclusive community vibes, international traditions, amazing food, dances, natural building, and hands-on permaculture learning. Come connect with nature and people, acquire new skills, and have some fun! Our goal is to create an eco-community HUB rooted in permaculture and regenerative living - a space for those who aspire to an alternative lifestyle connected to nature, friends, homegrown food, and creativity. Here at the Habitat HUB, everyone’s contribution matters. Whether it’s your hands in the soil, your ideas, or your energy, we invite you to leave your unique mark on this awesome initiative. More info: https://www.szatyorgoesabroad.org/volunteering/come-to-hungary/2025-june-habitat-hub-team-volunteering-in-kerkakutas-hungary

🏠 Accommodation on site

Our venue is located in Kerkakutas, a charming rural town nestled in the gorgeous Őrség region in west Hungary. Prepare to go a bit nomad! You can set up a tent or hammock for the full outdoor camping experience, but sleeping under a roof is also possible. You’ll find warm outdoor showers and private compost toilets for general hygiene. The hosts will pick you up from the local train or bus station with a car and take you in the last chunk of your trip

🍲 Food

On working days food will be provided for you, and we will prepare 3 meals/day, everything vegetarian.

🎒 Leisure activities


⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: If you're someone with a curiosity and enthusiasm to learn about permaculture, eco-construction, and regenerative living, willing to get your hands dirty, work ambitiously and enjoy being surrounded by nature, this volunteer camp is for you. Appreciated qualities are openness, creativity, practical skills, enthusiasm, proactivity, and kindness. Everyone is welcome who is excited to contribute to the project and the team in a meaningful way – can’t wait to explore how you will add your personal touch! Aged: 18-30, EU residents.
Deadline: 15/05/2025 23:59

ℹ️ Additional information

Each day will be a mix of theory and hands-on practice, so you’ll not just learn about permaculture, sustainable building, and regenerative living, but you’ll actually experience it! Here’s a glimpse of what we’re planning to be working on together: Building a hot compost to heat water Creating a garden pond with edible plants Setting up a worm compost for rich soil Expanding the food forest to boost diversity Renovating the barn & social area to improve our space Getting creative with upcycled materials And lots more...

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

HU45499

19/06/2025 at 00:00 → 09/07/2025 at 00:00

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 15/05/2025

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

Etyek, Deák Ferenc u. 16, 2091 Hungary

Hungary

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Hungary Forint (HUF / Ft)

Exchange rate

1 HUF = 0.002768 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:00 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Hungarian