ESC: Resilience 2022-2023 Charlottendal, Järna, Sweden

Name: ESC: Resilience 2022-2023 Charlottendal, Järna, Sweden
Start: 2023-05-15
End: 2023-12-30
Location: Sweden

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

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Activity description This 6-12 month project is designed for youth who want to experience life in an Ecovillage and farm in rural Sweden. The volunteers' tasks are to care for the farm animals, but also to build a permaculture garden, outdoor area and greenhouse around the volunteer base. There are many learning opportunities: from how to create your own garden, to understanding more about eco-sustainability, the Ecovillage network, writing European Solidarity Corps applications, etc. Volunteers will be involved daily in Charlottendals Ecovillage and farm where they will live, but also have the opportunity to connect with other permaculture farms and gardens such as Nibble Gård in Järna. There is also a interesting education we can interact with called the YIP, Youth Initiative Program, https://yip.se/ In fact Järna has sometimes been called an "alternative capital" To apply, send CV and a creative motivational letter to [email protected]

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements All travel, food and accommodation expenses are covered. Travel is allowed two days before and after the project, but accommodation outside the project dates is not covered. Travel money will be calculated based on the country of origin. The volunteers will live in their own house in the Eco village, "the Base", with two bedrooms. The volunteers will have a card with the monthly food allowance and will prepare meals together.

🎒 Leisure activities

Training during the activity On arrival the participants will be welcomed by their coordinators and mentors, involving members of the community and past EVS volunteers. They will be given an introduction to safety measures, a tour of the town and Ecovillage and have a selection of books and documentaries at their disposal. The volunteers will take part in an On-Arrival Training Course and a Mid-Term Training Course in Stockholm, held by the Swedish National Agency (MUCF).

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: The volunteers we are looking for will be living on a farm in Sweden, (near Stockholm) involved activities on animal and environmental care, that is acting locally on global issues and up to carry out tasks that involve getting your hands dirty! We would prefer a candidate who has a minimum of experience working with gardening, building and animal care and interest in permaculture. Other tasks include youth leadership, promotion and administration. Please also note that weather and darkness during low season is a big factor in Sweden, especially if you come from a warm country.
Deadline: Application deadline: 31/05/2023

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

SE34826

15/05/2023 → 30/12/2023

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Deadline: 31/05/2023

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

Charlottendals Gård, 153 95 Järna, 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: 22:02 (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 Swedish