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ESC: Make a Difference, Grow, and Connect! Volunteeering TEAMS at Ängsbacka

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Sweden European Voluntary Service Environment Social work Culture European Voluntary Service Environment +2 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Make a Difference, Grow, and Connect! Volunteeering TEAMS at Ängsbacka

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Ängsbacka is a renowned center for sustainable living and personal development, offering courses and festivals in yoga, meditation, personal growth, and sustainability. The vision and mission of Ängsbacka are: We are internationally renowned source of inspiration, exploring how human beings together consciously can create the life they desire on earth, and demonstrating paths to sustainable development, well-being, and harmony. The place is owned and run by a non-profit association of about 500 members and a core team of 45 people. In the adjacent village live about 200 people that were attracted to this rural area due to Ängsbacka events and activities. With over 25 years of experience, we attract approximately 6,000 visitors annually. We reinforce holistic community development by integrating the economic, ecological, social, and cultural dimensions of sustainability. We provide a transformative experiences through courses, workshops but most importantly the immersive experience in our intentional working community. Our volunteer program involves Swedish and international volunteers who contribute to the development of the place, organize festivals, and run their own learning programs. We also initiate projects that unite and empower the local community, such as a food-saving project, a holistic preschool, and primary school, and a community cafe. Our focus on climate change prevention and resilience has increased since 2021 in response to global challenges

💼 What the programme involves

Are you ready for an unforgettable experience that combines community, sustainability, and creativity? Immerse yourself in the heart of Ängsbacka and play a crucial role in preparing for the upcoming European Ecovillage Gathering and other festivals. Contribute to the creation of a vibrant and sustainable environment for the festivals while gaining valuable skills and forming lifelong connections. You will be doing a variety of hands-on activities, including site preparations, tent and structure construction, thematic space decoration, wood cutting at Ängsbacka’s sawmill, diverse maintenance of festival spaces, and garden preparations to grow sustainable food and herbs. Most of the tasks could include physical labor and working outdoors. Read more and apply in our Website https://www.angsbacka.com/volunteering/european-solidarity-corps/ Extra gifts for the ones that want to come back to the European Ecovillage Gathering!

🏠 Accommodation on site

You will live in tents with communal showers and toilets, laundry and hangout spaces. You cannot bring your dog or cat to Ängsbacka to live with you. Our kitchen serves delicious vegetarian and vegan meals 3 times a day. You have access to tea and coffee, fruits or snacks. There is also a separate community kitchen if you want to prepare something special for yourself. We are a we are a completely alcohol- and drug-free environment. The community is accessible via public transport. The village of Molkom 2 km away, where one can find supermarket, gym, health centre etc.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteer experience is supported by a weekly program of activities such as dance, yoga, singing, meditation, reading groups, movie nights, and a whole variety of practices that provide daily opportunities for exploring ways of meeting oneself in an authentic and meaningful way. The program is put together by the community, so you are most welcome to bring your ideas & gifts and to share your enthusiasm in your area of interest!

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about community, sustainability, and hands-on projects, highly motivated people ready to dedicate their energy to practical work and communal involvement. We base the selection process mostly on your reasons to apply and willingness to learn. We wholeheartedly welcome and encourage individuals facing diverse challenges and fewer opportunities to join us. Ängsbacka is committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone's unique journey is valued, respected, and supported. (More information available in the application form.)
Deadline: Application deadline: 04/03/2024

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

SE38376

29/04/2024 → 10/06/2024

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
♂ 0/1 ♀ 0/1
Deadline: 04/03/2024

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

660 60 Molkom, Sweden

Sweden

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Sweden Krona (SEK / kr)

Exchange rate

1 SEK = 0.091120 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:24 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Swedish