Roots awakening Teams vol. 2
Association "Hope for us-2008"
Bunovo village, Bulgaria
Description
“Roots Awakening” is a volunteering project that aims to support and develop the community and individuals through short term individual and team volunteering. The programme focuses on development of green skills and personal key competences, physical and mental health, entrepreneurial competences and participation and support for the development of the local eco-community. Activities include eco-building, eco-gardening, working with the local eco-community, helping to build and maintain the eco-centre's infrastructure, environmental conservation activities, etc. For more information please read the Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_AdeOH2h0I5dchYL5eLeH1XgcmGnbROn/view?usp=share_link For information about the selection process, please read the application guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tm2dMn8FO6bSNTHopkcl_Q_UeuhRgl3b/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108629407523858784222&rtpof=true&sd=true
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated in the Amorea Garden Eco- Hub, in a renovated, cosy and comfortable shared dormitory and private tents in a camp site. We are using outdoor compost toilets and solar showers. We also have a well-equipped outdoor kitchen available for volunteers. There is access to public transport - from Sofia to Bunovo village and to several towns and villages in the area. An amount of 7 €/day is given to the volunteer as pocket money. Food, accommodation and transport are fully funded by the ESC programme.
Training during the activity
- Green Social Entrepreneurship Training as inclusion support - Participants will engage in eco-building projects - Volunteers will learn to build soil, grow and preserve organic fruits and vegetables - Participants will help build the infrastructure needed to establish a botanical garden - Participation in community building activities with the local eco-community
Participant profile
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 and willing to commit for the duration of the project (21 days). They should have a keen interest and motivation to engage in environmental initiatives and community development, and be able to adapt to rural and healthy living conditions. Previous experience as a volunteer or expertise in a related field is not a prerequisite. We guarantee equal opportunity for all candidates. Our selection process provides equal opportunities to all applicants, irrespective of their nationality, ethnicity, gender, or socio-economic background.
Activity dates
From 26/05/2026 to 15/06/2026
Activity location
Amorea Garden eco-hub, Bunovo village, Bulgaria
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo * UN resolution, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Serbia
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Employment and entrepreneurship
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/04/2026 17:30
Project code
2025-1-BG01-ESC51-VTJ-000346375