ESC: Wood & earthen works
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About the project
ESC: Wood & earthen works
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Constituted in 2009, the Gaia Tasiri Association exists to assist in the work of co-creating a sustainable human society, through expanding the consciousness and practice of the science of permaculture. Its aims are:
1) To promote the protection and regeneration of the environment for the benefit of the general public, according to the principles of permaculture. To meet this aim, our partner has an eco- village project and sustainable farming research centre to train people who want to learn practical skills.
2) To reduce poverty and suffering. Our partner meets this aim by providing training and mentoring for young people and adults to help them build their leadership, social, emotional and practical abilities as well as to help them design their professional lives such as creating their own eco-companies.
3) Promote the education of people on sustainable development practices, as defined by the World Summit of the United Nations on Environment and Development. To meet this aim, our partner has created the Integral Permaculture Academy, which offers online and classroom training, alongside field work, to design and maintain sustainable systems.
Their activities are :
- permaculture formal education through their Integral Permaculture Academy (integralpermaculture.org). Their academy offers internationally recognized Permaculture Certificates and prepare advanced students to become teachers through the Diploma of Permaculture Design;
- permaculture informal education and capacity building through internships and volunteering in their farm and ecovillage project 8th Life (8thlife.org) 8th Life is a biodiversity, soil fertility, food sovereignty and sustainable lifestyle project started in 2006 in the island of La Palma, Canary Island, Spain.
Their target groups are mainly but not only young adults who wish to learn how to design a sustainable lifestyle.
💼 What the programme involves
🏠 Accommodation on site
🍲 Food
Cooking and cleaning will be done in teams and food will be vegetarian, seasonal, local, healthy, and very tasty.
📍 About the location
Bozevce is a picturesque village nestled in the scenic countryside of Kosovo. Characterized by its tranquil atmosphere and stunning natural landscapes, Bozevce offers visitors a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush greenery, and pristine forests, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and nature walks.
Bozevce is also known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life. Visitors can explore charming cobblestone streets lined with quaint houses, visit local landmarks such as churches and mosques, and immerse themselves in the warm hospitality of the local community.
The village boasts a strong sense of community spirit, with residents often coming together to celebrate cultural events, festivals, and traditions. Visitors to Bozevce can experience authentic Kosovar culture firsthand and gain insight into the local way of life.
Overall, Bozevce offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for travelers seeking to reconnect with nature, experience traditional village life, and explore the natural beauty and cultural richness of Kosovo.
🎒 Leisure activities
There will be many different learning opportunities for the participants:
- basics of woodwork;
- traditional crafts;
- cob as a building material;
- earthen plaster;
- history of natural building and different techniques;
- learning and practicing Safety on working site and working with tools;
- how to use basic tools;
- how to prepare and test earthen plasters for houses;
- basics of permaculture thinking;
- how to cook vegetarian meals for big groups;
- how to live and share resources with others;
- probably much more.
⚠️ Requirements
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/04/2024
🤝 Meeting point
The meeting point will be indicated in the info sheet.
ℹ️ Additional information
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.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
XK38960
24/05/2024 → 10/06/2024
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
Kosovo
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:03 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken