Planting Syntrofia partIIb- A permaculture project in Crete
Evolving Cycles
Chania, Crete, Grécia
Descrição
Community Lab is part of Evolving Cycles NGO and designs social permaculture projects to create regenerative hubs in Crete and southern Greece. Inspired by degrowth, rural revival, and the transition movement, we offer alternative models of living, working, and collaborating. Our mission is to rediscover what it means to be indigenous to the land we inhabit. Our vision: to grow a permaculture education center for dry Mediterranean climates. At Syntrofia, our current focus is regenerating the land by establishing food forests and annual gardens. Located in Garipa village near Chania, the project also plays an emerging social role within the local community. This summer, we welcome 1 more community member - more than just a short-term volunteer - who will live and learn with us. Read more: https://shorturl.at/91fEv
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
The volunteer will stay in a handmade treehouse at Syntrofia Permaculture Project, with access to a compost toilet, shared hot shower (4 min walk), and communal cob kitchen. The project provides ingredients for 3 nutritious vegetarian meals per day. Drinking water comes from a nearby natural spring. The site is off-grid with solar power. Travel costs are reimbursed per ESC rules. Public transport is available from Chania, with occasional carpooling options from locals.
Formação durante a atividade
Volunteers will receive hands-on training in permaculture principles, water management and syntropic agriculture. Activities include annual vegetable production, olive harvesting, composting and natural building with upcycled and natural, local materials. They will learn to use manual and electric tools, manage renewable energy systems and care for the land. The experience includes feedback and reflection practices, plus immersion in rural life and local cultural traditions.
Perfil do participante
We are looking for committed volunteers passionate about permaculture and land regeneration, prepared mentally and physically to work outdoors. Prior experience in gardening, forestry, environmental engineering, botany and facilitation tools will be appreciated but they are not prerequisite. A PDC diploma is also a plus. Our work is based on clear, commonly consented agreements, followed by feedback processes and collaboration procedures that respect each one’s emotions and perspective, taking into consideration privileges like race, class, sex, etc. Join us and be part of our community!
Datas da atividade
De 10/06/2025 a 02/08/2025
Local da atividade
Garipa village, Chania, Crete, Grécia
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Alemanha, Bulgária, Bélgica, Bósnia-Herzegovina, Chipre, Chéquia, Croácia, Dinamarca, Eslováquia, Eslovénia, Espanha, Estónia, Finlândia, França, Geórgia, Gronelândia, Hungria, Irlanda, Islândia, Itália, Kosovo * UN resolution, Letónia, Lituânia, Luxemburgo, Malta, Moldávia, Montenegro, Noruega, Países Baixos, Polónia, Portugal, Roménia, Suécia, Sérvia, Ucrânia, Áustria
Temas da atividade
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Prazo de candidatura: 05/06/2025 23:58