ESC: Let's change the world together!

Code: 44572 Copied

Hungary European Voluntary Service Environment Social work Education Culture European Voluntary Service Environment +3 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Öko-völgy Alapítvány, established in 2009 in rural Hungary, is an environmental organization embedded in an ecological farm community that focuses on self-sufficiency and sustainability as well as environmentally friendly agriculture and lifestyle. Our aim is to advocate and help creating a model of an alternative way of living that does not harm the environment but harnesses natural resources instead. By being a representative of a model community and showing practical examples of such operational farm community, we are able to demonstrate the importance of leading an environmentally friendly lifestyle and educate others regarding the methods for doing so. The goal of our Eco Valley Program, therefore, is to show interested people that one can achieve a quality way of life that is sustainable environmentally, economically and socially. We believe that the key for change is taking initiative. Understanding the severity of climate change, depleting natural resources and other environmental problems, we are offering an alternative. Reconnecting ourselves to the land and trying to avoid using any harmful equipment or substances, we strive to lead a lifestyle that is not merely non-harmful for the environment but that actually nurtures it and us within it. We hope that by doing so we become an inspiration for others and in this way, we also act as an educational center for those interested in becoming more environmentally friendly and finding ways to live in harmony with nature.

💼 What the programme involves

The project addresses topics of ecological sustainability and self-sufficiency, which are of interest to all as the whole world is affected by it regardless of country, race, creed or socioeconomic status. Therefore, we believe that our volunteering opportunity will be attractive to a lot of people and we look forward to invite a wide variety of participants. By being a representative of a model community and showing practical examples of such operational community, we are able to demonstrate the importance of leading an environmentally friendly lifestyle and educate others regarding the methods for doing so. The goal of our program, therefore, is to show and educate interested people that one can achieve a quality way of life that is sustainable environmentally, economically and socially. Reconnecting ourselves to the land, we strive to lead a lifestyle that is not merely non-harmful for the environment but that actually nurtures it and us within it.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will be hosted in a local guesthouse associated with our organization. The guesthouse is located near the entrance to our community in which the volunteers will be helping out. The volunteers will be accommodated in a 2 star guesthouse with dormitory rooms. The rooms are separate for male and female guests. Volunteers will be provided with 3 meals a day during their stay. We will provide a pick up from from the airport or those arriving on their own will be provided with a clear public transportation route, and then they will be picked up from the local train or bus station.

🎒 Leisure activities

The training activities of the project are going to focus on several aspects of sustainability and self-sufficiency, namely organic gardening and in connection to that vegetable and fruit preserving, cow herding, as well as sustainable cloth making. During the training volunteers will be of an assistance nature to the communities main employees. During their volunteering work they will be able not merely to assist the workers, but also gain theoretical as well as practical experience and knowledge about the topics, while learning and improving their own skills and competences in this way.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: As far as participants' profiles are concerned we would like to be able to reach out to those who show interest by offering them this volunteer opportunity program. We plan to get in touch with other organizations with whom we have close relationships as well as organizations that are interested in the topics of sustainability and self-sufficiency, and ask for their assistance in finding volunteers for our organization. During our volunteer selection process it is important for us to make sure that all volunteers are compatible with the organization and the lifestyle of the community. We emphasize transparency from both our part and from their part. We will make sure to present them all details for them in advance about what they are to expect as far as the volunteering task as well as the facilities that we are available to provide for them. It is also important for us to make sure that those coming to volunteer with us can be a contributing member for the duration of their stay. We make sure to personally speak to every volunteer applicant before their application is approved as part of the screening and selection process. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and from various backgrounds as long as they seem to be happy with the facilities which we are able to provide to them and are willing to be an active and helpful participant in their volunteering tasks. It is also important for us to clarify to the applicants that since they will be helping in a community that is focusing mainly on organic farming, most tasks involve outdoor work and require some physical strength or endurance. Therefore, the volunteers that come have to be in good physical health in order to participate in the outdoor activities.
Deadline: 10/09/2025 23:30

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

HU44572

14/09/2025 → 27/09/2025

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Deadline: 10/09/2025

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

Somogyvámos, Fő u. 38, 8699 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: 21:10 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Hungarian