ESC: Water resilience in times of climate crisis
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Kosovo
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Environment
European Voluntary Service
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Water resilience in times of climate crisis
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
GAIA is an organisation dedicated to the culture of peace, social and environmental justice and sustainable living. Our mission is to work towards peace, social and environmental justice by being an example for alternative and regenerative ways of living. The main activities of GAIA are international volunteer programs, non-formal education and permanent community-based programs, in places which are facing different social or environmental challenges such as systemic discrimantion, social isolation and ethnicity based division.
GAIA has around 30 members from different communities and ethnic groups from all around Kosovo and abroad. Since 2014, GAIA is a full member of Service Civil International (SCI), a global volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting a culture of peace by organising international voluntary projects for people of all ages and backgrounds.
GAIA currently the following programs:
1. Permaculture and natural building program in Bozevce - aims to establish an estate based on permaculture ethics and principles which will be an inspiring example for social and environmental regeneration.
2. The Program of Mitrovica was founded in 2018 with the intent to work towards breaking down multiple barriers in an inert divided city.
3. Since 2016, we have been present in the Roma community in Gracanica, with the aim to empower the young members of the community so that they will believe in and fight for a better future.
💼 What the programme involves
GAIA has been engaged in permaculture, natural building, nature protection and environmental education for years. We provide space for learning and create practical examples for sustainable, nature-friendly and affordable sustainable practices.
In our region we face severe droughts in summer, but also heavy rain and snow falls in other seasons. Water quality and access is becoming a real struggle. This is a reason why we decided to prioritize water and river related topics and to develop practical models that can be multiplied by the others.
In this volunteering project, we will be working on the implementation of permaculture intervention design regarding water management. Volunteers will help in creation of new elements such as ponds, reedbeds, redirecting channels, and swales. Volunteers will also work on soil improvement, through composting and mulching. Besides, the volunteers will help with the educational project in the neighbouring village, which is in its initial stage.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be accommodated in a house with 4 rooms, a small kitchen, shower and outdoor composting toilet.
The meals will be organized by GAIAs team, and volunteers will be involved in cooking tasks. The meals are tasty vegan and vegetarian food, based on seasonal, and local ingredients. Cleaning will be done in teams too. On the property we live together with several dogs, cats, goats, chickens, geese and bees, so volunteers should be comfortable with their presence. Lifestyle is sustainable, simple, and without much technology, even though access to the internet is available.
🎒 Leisure activities
Learning opportunities include:
- Basics of permaculture thinking,
- Practices for slowing down and retention of water,
- Sustainable lifestyle,
- How to cook vegetarian/vegan meals for big groups,
- How to live and share resources with others,…
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: For the hosts it is important that the volunteers are interested in environmental issues, permaculture and simple and sustainable living. Also, your choice of traveling is important to us: environmental friendly options (trains, buses, carpooling) are part of the lifestyle we promote. No previous experience is required, but strong motivation and will for an alternative approach. A sense of initiative and creativity are more than welcome.
To apply for this project, all interested candidates should fill in this form: https://forms.gle/fkkbuCkDaNxArgXs6
There will be free days for rest and we encourage volunteers to spend time in the village or explore nearby natural sites in Kosovo, and to recharge their batteries in nature. For those that are interested in visiting Kosovo touristically, we recommend that they take a few days after the project to do it.
Deadline: 28/02/2026 23:59
Deadline: 28/02/2026 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 ?
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.
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.
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📅 Available sessions
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09/04/2026 → 24/04/2026
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Deadline: 28/02/2026
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
Bozevce 62000
Kosovo
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 22:08 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English