Green fingers autumn 2026
O.A.ZA. - Održiva Alternativa ZAjednici
Zagreb, Croatia
Description
APPLICATION FORM FIND HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebubq0o1vSIN8WkJyzeGe9RkposOlqKp-VNHVXOV5C7FTn-g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104454770929675232220 DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU WANT TO BE SELECTED! The project will bring together 5 volunteers working as a volunteering team and engage them in maintaining urban school gardens in partner primary schools (the aim to learn and teach about natural gardening and ecology), organizing Garden festivals, and environmental actions - cleaning needed local and school areas. Volunteers will promote topics such as environmental protection and the promotion of volunteering. !INFO PACK OF THE PROJECT find here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bWpMr-8RpYVHPNUc2Iqla7kSD68teCQt/view?usp=sharing
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated in a local hostel in shared rooms with other volunteers, shared bathrooms and a kitchen. Volunteers will be provided with vegetarian/vegan food for lunch to promote vegetarianism (by taking part in the vegetarian or vegan challenge). The hosting organisation will cover the costs of travel, accommodation, food, local transportation and activities. The travel costs of participants will be covered up to the maximum travel costs for a country according to the European Solidarity Corps rules.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will participate in the following training activities: on-arrival training; gardening training; behaving in schools; personal project preparation; Youthpass and 8-Key Competences etc. Introduction to Croatian Language (basic expression and vocabulary), vegetarianism.!
Participant profile
We are looking for honestly motivated, proactive volunteers (from 18-30 years) who want to learn about natural gardening, organise Garden festivals, clean the school environment, and aren't afraid of physical work outside, insects, getting dirty or wet etc. No prior experience is required. This project is for you if you are interested in some of the following subjects: environment, sustainability, vegetarianism, veganism, healthy diet and lifestyles in general, and volunteering. Communicative English is required. We are looking for people who can fully participate in this mobility!
Activity dates
From 07/09/2026 to 25/10/2026
Activity location
Frana Petrića 5 udruga OAZA, Zagreb, Croatia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 24/06/2026 12:00
Project code
2026-1-HR01-ESC51-VTJ-000400582