Ecoparco polis: Woodcraft & Kalabria Eco Festival 2026
KALISTRATIA ODV
POLIA, Italy
Description
Join Kalistratia in Polia, Calabria, for a long-term mission (01 June – 01 Sept) blending ancient forest traditions with modern eco-celebration. We are looking for "Forest Makers" to help us prepare the Kalabria Eco Festival 2026. Your Mission: Woodwork & Eco-Construction: Master traditional woodworking to build festival infrastructure, stages, and sustainable outdoor furniture using "Km 0" local timber. Forest Stewardship: Engage in selective clearing and trail maintenance to protect our local ecosystem. Festival Production: Be the backbone of the 2026 Eco Festival handling logistics, artistic installations, and sustainable event management. Community: Live in a rural Italian Eco-Hub, sharing organic food and local traditions.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be hosted in comfortable shared accommodation in Polia with Wi-Fi and essential services. - Pocket Money: €6 per day, plus a €50 Extra pocket money for food. - Meals: Primarily organic and homemade, emphasizing local Calabrian products (basic food). - Travel: A travel budget of €275 is available, or €320 for those choosing "Green Travel" options. - Local Transport: For travel outside the village related to project activities, transport will be provided using the organization’s vehicles.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will undergo a comprehensive training program designed for rural entrepreneurship and eco-construction: Woodwork & Carpentry: Hands-on safety and technical training with manual and power tools to build eco-structures. Forestry Skills: Training in sustainable land management, silviculture, and trail mapping. Event Management: Mentorship in large-scale event production, from logistics to sustainable waste management for the Kalabria Eco Festival 2026. Language & Culture: Intensive Italian language support and local cultural integration workshops.
Participant profile
We are looking for proactive, hands-on individuals (18-30) who are: Physically Ready: Enthusiastic about manual labor in a forest environment and comfortable with the physical demands of eco-construction. Creative Makers: Passionate about learning woodworking, building festival infrastructure, and designing sustainable installations. Community-Minded: Eager to live in a rural village, embrace slow-living, and integrate into the local Calabrian culture. Organized & Reliable: Motivated to assist in the complex logistical preparation of the Kalabria Eco Festival 2026. Nature Lovers: Resilient to outdoor conditions and dedicated to environmental stewardship. => How to Apply: Send your CV and Motivation Letter to: kalistratiaodv@gmail.com.
Activity dates
From 01/06/2026 to 01/09/2026
Activity location
VIA SANTA CROCE SNC , POLIA, Italy
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 01/06/2026 12:00
Project code
2025-1-IT03-ESC51-VTJ-000348032