Water resilience in times of climate crisis
GAIA
Bozevce, Kosovo * UN resolution
Opis
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.
Nastanitev, prehrana in prevoz
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.
Usposabljanje med dejavnostjo
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,…
Profil udeleženca
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 learn more about the project, check the website: https://www.gaiakosovo.org/2026/02/05/water-resilience-in-times-of-crisis-call-for-volunteers/ 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.
Datumi dejavnosti
Od 09/04/2026 do 24/04/2026
Kraj dejavnosti
Bozevce, Kosovo * UN resolution
Vrsta aktivnosti
Skupinsko prostovoljstvo
Iščemo udeležence iz
Kosovo * UN resolution, Nemčija
Teme dejavnosti
Environment and natural protection
Rok za prijavo
Rok za prijavo: 31/03/2026 23:59
Oznaka projekta
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000347063