ESC: The Living School

Name: ESC: The Living School
Start: 2026-09-02
End: 2026-09-21
Location: Agrinio, Greece

Code: 52956 Copied

Greece European Voluntary Service Environment Education European Voluntary Service Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

This project promotes sustainable rural development through natural building, environmental restoration, and community engagement. Volunteers will take part in the renovation of the village former primary school into a guest house using woodworking, natural building, traditional stone construction, dry stone walling, and DIY techniques. They will also restore and maintain the historic hiking trail that connects Yamochori with the former primary school, following the route that generations of local children once walked every day. They will experience an alternative way of living by participating in everyday tasks and they will engaged in the local community. The project offers practical learning, intercultural exchange, and the opportunity to develop green skills while creating a lasting positive impact on the local community and environment.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Participants will stay in big bell tents with matresses. The place hase 6 wc and 4 showers, a washing machine, a common kitchen, there is Wifi Access everywhere and electricity in common spaces. The closest market is 4 km away, so grocery shopping requires planning. The village is very small and peaceful, far from city life. Transportation is arranged twice a week by car to Thermo, Kallithea, and Agrinio for access to shops and other facilities. This experience fosters self-sufficiency and community living in nature.

🎒 Leisure activities

Participants will learn through non-formal education, learning by doing, peer learning, and mentoring. Practical training will be provided in natural building, woodworking, dry stone construction, hiking trail restoration, and permaculture principles. Volunteers will also develop skills in teamwork, community living, sustainable practices, and project management through daily responsibilities and shared decision-making. Social media volunteers will receive additional training in photography, videography, storytelling, and digital communication. Throughout the activity, participants will take

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for 17 motivated young people (18–30 years old) from Erasmus+ Programme Countries who are interested in sustainability, community living, and hands-on work. Participants should be open-minded, willing to learn, enjoy teamwork, and be ready to live in a rural environment. No previous experience is required—motivation and active participation are the most important qualities. Priority will be given to young people with fewer opportunities.
Deadline: 31/07/2026 10:50

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

EL52956

02/09/2026 → 21/09/2026

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Deadline: 31/07/2026

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

Agrinio, Greece

Greece

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Eastern European Summer Time

Local time: 21:00 (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