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2025 Rural Future - NATURE COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Smokinya Foundation

Mrachenik, Bulgaria

Description

Smokinya Foundation offers a 4-month experience in rural Bulgaria. This project includes shared responsibilities, communal living, and collaboration on various local rural initiatives. Participants engage in activities that support the local community, develop practical skills, and experience a community-focused lifestyle. WORKLOAD DISTRIBUTION 75% RURAL WORK 25% ONLINE WORK More info and application form: https://tinyurl.com/2025-ESC-Smokinya YouTube: https://bit.ly/BRIGHT-VIDEO IMPORTANT! 0. If your goal is free travel and vacation, this project is not for you 1. No ATMs, no shops, no pharmacy, no bars, no clubs in the village. The closest are 25 km away 2. If you get tired easily, this is not for you 3. Bugs, mosquitos, and other wild life is all around 4. Living conditions - small village house with limited comforts

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Smokinya Foundation offers a 4-month experience in rural Bulgaria. This project includes shared responsibilities, communal living, and collaboration on various local rural initiatives. Participants engage in activities that support the local community, develop practical skills, and experience a community-focused lifestyle. More info and application form: https://tinyurl.com/2025-ESC-Smokinya YouTube: https://bit.ly/BRIGHT-VIDEO IMPORTANT! 0. If your goal is free travel and vacation, this project is not for you 1. No ATMs, no shops, no ph

Training during the activity

Smokinya Foundation offers a 4-month experience in rural Bulgaria. This project includes shared responsibilities, communal living, and collaboration on various local rural initiatives. Participants engage in activities that support the local community, develop practical skills, and experience a community-focused lifestyle. More info and application form: https://tinyurl.com/2025-ESC-Smokinya YouTube: https://bit.ly/BRIGHT-VIDEO IMPORTANT! 0. If your goal is free travel and vacation, this project is not for you 1. No ATMs, no shops, no ph

Participant profile

Smokinya Foundation offers a 4-month experience in rural Bulgaria. This project includes shared responsibilities, communal living, and collaboration on various local rural initiatives. Participants engage in activities that support the local community, develop practical skills, and experience a community-focused lifestyle. WORKLOAD DISTRIBUTION 75% RURAL WORK 25% ONLINE WORK More info and application form: https://tinyurl.com/2025-ESC-Smokinya YouTube: https://bit.ly/BRIGHT-VIDEO IMPORTANT! 0. If your goal is free travel and vacation, this project is not for you 1. No ATMs, no shops, no pharmacy, no bars, no clubs in the village. The closest are 25 km away 2. If you get tired easily, this is not for you 3. Bugs, mosquitos, and other wild life is all around 4. Living conditions - small village house with limited comforts


Activity dates

A total of 20 week(s) during the period 13/07/2025 to 01/11/2025


Activity location

Uchilishtna Str., Mrachenik, Bulgaria


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine


Activity topics

Environment and natural protection

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship


Deadline for applications

No application deadline


Project code

2024-1-BG01-ESC51-VTJ-000225880