GAiA | Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas
Hopeland
Malantreni, Greece
Description
Please read the infopack to have a complete picture of the project: bit.ly/GAiA25_info For your application to be considered, you have to fill in the form: bit.ly/GAiA25_apply Live for a month at Hopeland, an educational eco-community in southern Greece. Join 15 volunteers from across Europe and get the full Hopeland experience, guided and supported by the crew. Roll up your sleeves, unleash your creativity, and dive into hands-on work to enhance the space, improve sustainability practices, and contribute to the growth of the project. Experience living and working together in a communal setting, embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with it. All while picking up new skills, making meaningful connections, and finding joy along the way!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
*Accommodation is happening mostly outdoors in shared teepee tents (4 people in each) equipped with pallet bed and small furniture for personal items. There are 2 outdoor toilets and 2 outdoor showers. Additionally there is 2 compost toilets around the estate. More details for the accommodation you can see in the infopack. *There is a separate kitchen building and a roofed dining area with all the necessary equipment for cooking and dining. During the week, we are cooking and eating our main meals communally. * There is a van for transportation upon communication with the coordinator.
Participant profile
We are offering this opportunity to 15 participants to ensure the intercultural dimension of the project. There are several requirements from the programme itself and a profile that we would like to focus on. - 18-30 years old (not older than 31 on the first day of the project) - Legal residents of one of the Erasmus+ programme countries with no visa needed to enter Greece - Ready to live in a rural environment with basic conditions - Eager to be challenged into aligning together with people from different cultures and open to sharing space, responsibilities, and decision-making with others in a communal setting - Enthusiastic with hands-on activities and practical tasks like gardening, building, cooking, cleaning - Eager to show commitment, take initiatives and create opportunities for themselves and society - Priority will be given to those that are facing or faced any kind of troubles in life - We are also looking for a couple of volunteers with media skills such as photography and filmmaking for documenting this whole experience for everyone but also support Hopeland activities, digital marketing and promotions. *Important note* At Hopeland, we want to make sure the experience is a good fit for everyone. Please keep in mind that this is not a healing retreat or therapy space. If you're going through something that feels too much to handle on your own, we encourage you to seek professional help before joining us. We also aren’t a place for managing addictions, whether related to drugs or alcohol, as we don’t have the resources to support those needs, neither it’s our focus. The work here can be physically demanding. Tasks like gardening, eco-building, and other hands-on activities require a certain level of fitness so check if you are ready for it. We also ask for personal responsibility, this means taking care of yourself, being mindful of your time, and doing your part as an active member of the team. This is not a vacation. It’s a chance for personal growth through physical work and shared experiences, so be prepared to engage fully. We want everyone to have a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, please think about these points when deciding if this is the right fit for you.
Activity dates
From 03/04/2025 to 04/05/2025
Activity location
Malantreni, Greece
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
No application deadline