Illegal dumpsite cleanup
Javna ustanova "Park prirode Žumberak - Samoborsko gorje"
Sošice, Croatia
Description
Illegal dumps are a big problem in our Nature Park. This rural area didn't have a proper waste management plan in decades and people used this karst area characteristics (such as sinkholes, caves, spring areas, forests) as locations for discarding waste. There are a lot of locations that need to be cleaned and by doing that we will help in making this Nature Park a much safer place for wildlife, locals, visitors and cleaner and safer water (springs, creeks, canyons and waterfalls). Doing this activity, participants will be able to help in maintaining a cleaner and safer environment for all people and learn about theory and practice in ecology, recycling, sustainability and responsibility for nature. This activity is planned for team volunteering and is done outdoors in the nature, it is connected with forestry (maintaining clean forests), ecology and green skills (using simple non-motorized tools).
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation is provided in Sošice visitor center in two dorms equipped with bunk beds, lockers, toilets and showers. Meals are prepared by the volunteers, you will receive money for food and pocket money upon arrival. Local transportation to working locations is organized by Park's employees, also the transportation to Sošice upon arrival to Croatia and from Sošice after departure. Travel costs to and from Croatia will be reimbursed according to European Distance Calculator.
Training during the activity
Training will be organized in a form of lectures and workshops by Park's employees, covering topics such as karst area , conservation , recycling , waste separation , reusage of materials , ecology. etc. Also, Croatian Mountain Rescue Service will organize a workshop about safe mountain practices for volunteers.
Participant profile
We expect from our participant to to be a nature lover, to have environmental awareness, to have interest in learning and doing outdoor physical work, to be responsible and committed to work, to be serious about their stay , schedule and activities, to be a team player, but also independent with their time, to be flexible and open to new ideas during their stay, to be respectful and helpful to the locals. Participants also have to be aware of the fact they will live and work in a remote village in the heart of a Nature Park so power, water and WiFi shortages can occur. Applicants are expected to fill in the form before selection process https://forms.gle/tkizfFmsfaZpb1HY9
Activity dates
From 24/08/2026 to 08/09/2026
Activity location
Sošice 25b, Sošice, Croatia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 20/07/2026 12:00
Project code
2026-1-HR01-ESC51-VTJ-000401041