90-Day Individual Volunteering at Cigle Fé-Szek Social and Community Farm and Workshop in Cegléd, Hungary – 2 International and 1 In-Country Volunteer Positions
CIGLE FÉ-SZEK Mezőgazdasági vegyes gazdálkodású KÖZÖSSÉGI ÉS TÁRSADALMI CÉLÚ SZOCIÁLIS SZÖVETKEZET
Cegléd, Madžarska
Opis
Cigle Fé-Szek Social Cooperative runs an eco-social farm near Cegléd, Hungary, promoting sustainability and hands-on learning. We also run a Creative Community Upcycling Workshop hosting crafts and community activities.
We seek two international and one in-country volunteer. You will help develop the farm, care for chickens, rabbits and geese, plant gardens, create water-retention solutions and build small structures using natural materials. You will also renovate our community workshop, restore furniture and explore crafts.
Depending on your interests, you can join community events, help with communication and design, or develop your own small project. Skills in architecture, landscape design or BIM are welcome but not required.
Most tasks involve practical, outdoor work: a chance to step away from screens and learn by doing. Cegléd is a friendly town, just 30–40 minutes from Budapest by train. Volunteering usually takes place on weekdays, 6 hours a day, with weekends free.
Nastanitev, prehrana in prevoz
During the first month, you will stay in renovated farm guest rooms, separated by gender, with a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. You will mainly help renovate our town-centre workshop and apartment. From the second month, you will live in the renovated apartment and work mostly outdoors at the farm.
We provide bicycles and local transport passes. Budapest is easily reached by train. One hot meal is available on volunteering days upon request, with food intolerances considered where possible. You will cover breakfasts, dinners and weekend meals from your volunteer allowance.
Usposabljanje med dejavnostjo
Upon arrival, you will receive orientation training covering our organisation, local culture, basic Hungarian, activities and safety rules. An online first aid course will also be available. You will learn about Youthpass and receive your certificate after a final reflection session.
A local professional mentor will guide your activities, while a coach will offer regular consultations and personal support. You can also join an ESC volunteer meeting organised by the Hungarian National Agency, usually in Budapest, to meet other international volunteers and share experiences.
Profil udeleženca
We are looking for volunteers who:
- Are interested in sustainability, ecological farming and community work.
- Enjoy practical, hands-on activities and physical work outdoors.
- Are open to learning new skills, creative thinking, planning, design and teamwork.
- Would enjoy spending three months in a friendly community in a small town in the Hungarian Great Plain, with easy access to Budapest.
A reasonable level of physical fitness and at least basic to intermediate English language skills are required.
Due to the short preparation period, we particularly encourage applications from EU Member States.
Activities You, as a volunteer can take part in
- Ecological farming: Preparing garden beds and paths, planting seedlings, gardening and landscaping.
- Animal care: Daily care of chickens, rabbits and geese.
- Sustainable farm development: Creating water retention solutions, developing a community garden and contributing to planning and design tasks, including digital landscape and architectural design for those with relevant skills.
- Eco-construction and traditional building techniques: Building wooden and adobe structures and experimenting with natural construction methods.
- Creative activities: Wall painting, decoration, restoring old furniture and learning various arts and crafts techniques.
- Community workshop renovation: Helping renovate the residential space connected to our community workshop in the town centre.
- Community development: Engaging local residents, building partnerships and supporting community initiatives.
- Event and workshop organisation: Planning and coordinating creative workshops and community events.
- Communication and design: Creating visual and communication materials and presenting the organisation's activities.
- Independent projects: Developing and implementing your own creative idea or small community project.
- Local community and cultural life: Getting to know other civil society organisations and participating in local educational, cultural and sporting activities.
Datumi dejavnosti
Od 01/03/2027 do 29/05/2027
Kraj dejavnosti
Pesti út 163., Cegléd, Madžarska
Vrsta aktivnosti
Individualne prostovoljske aktivnosti
Iščemo udeležence iz
Avstrija, Belgija, Bolgarija, Ciper, Danska, Estonija, Finska, Francija, Grčija, Hrvaška, Irska, Islandija, Italija, Latvija, Lihtenštajn, Litva, Madžarska, Malta, Nemčija, Nizozemska, Norveška, Poljska, Portugalska, Romunija, Slovaška, Slovenija, Češka, Španija, Švedska
Teme dejavnosti
Community development
Creativity, arts and culture
Green skills
Tackling Geographical remoteness and involving rural areas
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Rok za prijavo
Rok za prijavo: 02/12/2026 12:00
Oznaka projekta
2025-1-HU01-ESC51-VTJ-000346783