ESC: Living the Place – Permaculture & Homesteading Lifestyle

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Czech Republic European Voluntary Service Environment Education European Voluntary Service Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

This ESC volunteering programme offers a short/long-term immersive experience in permaculture-based living, homesteading skills and community life. Volunteers support the daily activities of an eco-centre and community garden while participating in a practical lifestyle training focused on self-sufficiency, sustainability and local living. The programme is based on learning by doing and learning by living ESC Volunteering Activities: Main Structure of the Programme - The volunteering experience consists of two interconnected parts Volunteers will: assist in environmental education programmes for schools, kindergartens, homeschoolers, support the daily operation of the eco-centre and community garden - gardening jobs, grass cutting, cleaning help with events, courses, workshops and visitor programmes, cooperate with staff, local community members and other volunteers. more info: https://www.united-vision.org/blog/causes/keen-on-green/

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation is provided right in the eco-adventure center Divočina. Volunteers each have their own private room and shared bathroom. The kitchen is shared with all the people in the center who cook vegetarian dishes together. Internet is available, as well as bicycles for commuting around the city. In case of commuting to a greater distance, the volunteer is reimbursed the fare.

🎒 Leisure activities

Join our 2–4 month program to master permaculture and self-sufficiency. You will practice permaculture gardening, food processing (bread, fermenting, food conservation), and DIY crafts while managing an eco-center within an international team. The experience includes community events and local economy insights. To support your growth, the Czech National Agency provides official On-arrival and Mid-term trainings. Upon project completion, you will receive a Youthpass certificate to validate your new skills and non-formal learning.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Most of the activities in the center take place outside and with people. The opportunity is therefore ideal for social people who like to spend time outdoors, in nature, with people of all ages and children. Furthermore for people interested in permaculture, community garden, natural architecture or ecological practices. We welcome everyone with team spirit, empathy, autonomy, flexibility, responsibility, patience, respect for different cultures and traditions, openness and willingness to learn new things.
Deadline: 09/02/2026 12:30

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.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

CZ49539

15/04/2026 → 14/06/2026

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Deadline: 09/02/2026

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

Malešov, Czechia

Czech Republic

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Czech Republic Koruna (CZK / Kč)

Exchange rate

1 CZK = 0.041274 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:15 (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 Czech Slovak