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ESC: Mythos

Code: 50345 Copied

Hungary European Voluntary Service Environment Culture European Voluntary Service Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: Mythos

📝 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

The Mythos Project is a 3-week ESC group volunteering project where 15 young people come together at Manas Garden to co-create a monumental art installation. You’ll work hands-on with wood and natural materials, take part in artistic workshops led by the Manas Festival team, and experience what it’s like to live in a permaculture-based community. The days combine creative building, practical outdoor work and shared learning and the evenings are about cooking together, reflecting, connecting and enjoying nature. No previous experience is needed, just motivation, openness and the courage to create something big together. Learn more about the project here: https://www.szatyorgoesabroad.org/volunteering/come-to-hungary/2026-may-mythos-group-volunteering-in-manas-garden

🏠 Accommodation on site

You’ll stay in shared tents (2–6 people) with basic bedding and a cozy setup provided, but bring a warm sleeping bag as nights can drop to 5°C. There’s a communal shower with hot water, a washing machine and a shared kitchen. We cook and eat vegetarian meals together using ingredients from the community. May temperatures range from 10–21°C, so pack clothes for outdoor work you don’t mind getting dirty. There’s no public WiFi, so make sure you have enough mobile data.

🎒 Leisure activities

During these three weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience in large-scale art-making, teamwork and creative problem-solving. You’ll develop practical skills in basic construction and working with natural materials, while also learning about permaculture and sustainable community living. Beyond the practical side, you’ll strengthen your communication skills, adaptability and confidence through shared responsibilities, reflection sessions and living closely with an international group. And of course, you’ll receive a Youthpass to reflect on and recognise everything you’ve learned along the way.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for 15 motivated individuals aged 18–30 who are legal residents of the European Union. This project is for people who want to build, experiment and create together. If large-scale art and collaborative making excite you, this is the right place for you. No prior experience in construction, art or permaculture is required. What matters is openness, motivation and a willingness to engage. Living and working at Manas means participating actively in community life — through shared responsibilities, reflection sessions and open dialogue. If you’re ready to spend three weeks building a monumental art installation while growing alongside others, this project is for you.
Deadline: 25/03/2026 23:59

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

HU50345

09/05/2026 → 29/05/2026

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 25/03/2026

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

Lengyeltóti, 8693 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 Standard Time

Local time: 20:54 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Hungarian