Wood & earthen works

Activity description

GAIA runs a permaculture program in Bozevce village, which serves as a polygon for natural building, permaculture, community living and sustainable practices. We nurture relations with neighbors and other villages, local food procedures, local institutions, etc. Our project proves that it is possible that people from different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, ages can live and work together, and that life in a village can be a right choice :) Through the years, we have hosted dozens of trainings, workshops and gatherings, and got support from many local and international volunteers, friends and travelers. With all of them, we tackled different environmental and social topics, shared knowledge and skills, and incorporated different solutions into our design and programs. The main activities will be around building an outdoor kitchen/dining space, which will be built of wooden and earthen items, using traditional techniques and mainly hand tools.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteers will stay in a house with 4 rooms, a small kitchen, 1 shower and outdoor composting toilet. There are several other composting toilets and outdoor showers as well. Volunteers should bring their sleeping bags and towels and we will provide sheets and pillows. Cooking and cleaning will be done in teams and food will be vegetarian, seasonal, local, healthy, and very tasty. On the property we also live together with several dogs, cats, goats, chickens, geese and bees. Lifestyle is sustainable, simple, and without much technology, even though access to the internet is available.

Training during the activity

There will be many different learning opportunities for the participants: - Basics of woodwork - Traditional crafts - Cob as a building material - Earthen plaster - History of natural building and different techniques - Learning and practicing Safety on working site and working with tools - How to use basic tools - How to prepare and test earthen plasters for houses - Basics of permaculture thinking - How to cook vegetarian meals for big groups - How to live and share resources with others - Probably much more…

Participant profile

This project is open for youngsters from Germany, Kosovo and France. 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) are part of the lifestyle we promote. No previous experience is required, but strong motivation and will for an alternative approach. Sense of initiative and creativity are more than welcome. All interested candidates should fill in this form: https://forms.gle/boxgEdzFTxXXB4aM8

Activity dates

A total of 3 week(s) during the period 24/05/2024 to 10/06/2024

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Activity location

Bozevce NN, 62000 Kamenica Kosovo * UN resolution

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 Teams volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Kosovo * UN resolution, Germany, France

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Activity topics

Environment and natural protection

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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