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ESC: Volunteer Opportunity: "Seed to Jar" Experience Village Life, Learn Permaculture, and Engage with the Local Community

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About the project

ESC: Volunteer Opportunity: "Seed to Jar" Experience Village Life, Learn Permaculture, and Engage with the Local Community

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

‘Center for Sustainable Practices NATURAL PERSPECTIVE’ has been actively engaged in our community's life since 2017. Our main MISSION is to develop our region by providing quality opportunities for skill development and equal participation. Currently, we are working on creating a practical education centre in Star Istevnik village in North Macedonia, supporting ideas and knowledge of low-impact ways of living, sustainability, raising local healthy food, permaculture, and entrepreneurship, by providing the space and resources to learn and teach, to share and inspire. OBJECTIVES >> Developing the centre for sustainable practices Natural perspective as a non-formal and practical educational eco hub about sustainability and permaculture >> Creating a supportive learning environment for young people with fewer opportunities to ensure their equal participation and skills development >> Building a network of support for local and international eco-initiatives, exchange of resources and knowledge and spreading European values and solidarity Our TARGET GROUP is Local and European youth and Ecological organizations. We aim to reach people with fewer opportunities interested in personal development, building competence, or exchanging skills that can help them define their future. We also target local initiatives that support sustainability and transition to low-impact, healthy and rural living. We want to inspire the locals that change for the better is possible.

💼 What the programme involves

We are seeking two enthusiastic young volunteers to join us for a unique opportunity to experience village lifestyle in the charming green village Star Istevnik, to immerse themselves in nature, and learn the sustainable principles of permaculture gardening. This project invites volunteers to live in a peaceful rural setting, gain hands-on experience in organic gardening, and contribute to a variety of local events within the community.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers will live in a tranquil, nature-filled environment surrounded by forests, gardens, and wildlife. The experience provides a great balance of work and personal reflection, with plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities, take in the natural surroundings, and develop personal skills. The food: Each volunteer will receive the total sum for Food& pocket money and plan their meals; Transport: transport to the venue of activity is covered by the organization according the Erasmus + distance calculator, as well as local transportation for the need of the project.

🎒 Leisure activities

What You'll Be Doing: Gardening & Permaculture: Volunteers will learn the principles of permaculture and apply them in our garden. You'll help cultivate food crops, design eco-friendly planting systems, and care for the land in a sustainable way. No prior gardening experience is necessary – we will provide training and hands-on support. Community Engagement: You will have the opportunity to participate in / organize events and collaborate with the community. This could include assisting with workshops, organizing local festivals and etc.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are seeking passionate young individuals who are eager to explore environmental issues and immerse themselves in a transformative learning journey. This is an opportunity to learn, experiment, and practice permaculture, engage in event management, and experience the beauty and challenges of rural life. If this is how you feel about yourself, do not hesitate to apply for this project opportunity! *Please Note that this call is only for European citizens.
Deadline: 23/05/2025 14:44

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

MK43240

29/05/2025 → 30/09/2025

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 23/05/2025

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

Star Istevnik, North Macedonia

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Macedonia Denar (MKD / ден)

Exchange rate

1 MKD = 0.016294 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 22:13 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Macedonian