Location: Órgiva, Spain
Coordinating organization: Asociación Semillistas
Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
Volunteers will be part of the ongoing investigation and establishment of regeneration through direct seed sowing. Volunteers will dedicate from 30 – 38 hours weekly to the project. These activities include: Reforestation activities 4 mornings a week: sowing seeds in Sierra Lujar, harvesting seeds, building seed protectors, creating and digging swales and survival counts of previous plantings. Participation in lectures and workshops 1 a week about sustainable lifestyle, regeneration, permaculture, deep ecology, project design…etc. There will be an emphasis on self (health) care practices 3 days a week in the afternoon: yoga, qi gong…etc. In addition, once a month each volunteer will receive a body-care treatment. Volunteers will be guided in co-living: group meetings, week organization, shared responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning, logistic.
Project period: From 19/01/2026 to 18/03/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2025 00:00
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All costs are covered by European Solidarity Corps
No participation fee!
Language: English
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements:
Food and accommodation, small allowance and travel costs to and from the destination costs will be covered by the ESC. We encourage volunteers green travelling, The activities will take place in Orgiva and surroundings, Sierra Lujar. Orgiva is a town with a lot of diversity of activities and culture. Volunteers will be hosted in shared accommodation in the Albergue of Orgiva. All meals will be cooked by the volunteers on a rotational basis and will be vegetarian. Meals will be eaten together. Transport to and from the Albergue to the reforestation site will be with electric bicycles.
Application conditions and requirements for volunteering:
Basic level of English and Spanish desiderable Physically motivated – as the activities require strength and stamina to be up in the mountains on steep slopes and overgrown (prickly) areas. Motivation and Interest- in the topics of regeneration, eco-sustainability, environment, healthy lifestyle, personal development, interculturalism, community life. Disposition to dialogue- among the participants, with organisations, with the mentors, with the rural area and with the host community Flexibility, sometimes plans could need to change due to weather (rain or lack of it) or other contingencies. Fexibility or the willingness to cultivate it is important to be able to adapt the situations and don’t get frustrated. Team work- willingness to participate in group dynamics for team cohesion and personal growth. Self- responsibility and self-organisation initiative, we provide information and resources, however it is up to the volunteer to engage in it themselves. Commitment to participate in all activities (training, reforestation, meetings, movement/yoga activities, mentoring, etc.) from the beginning to the end of the ESC In taking this short term ESC you are still compatible for long term placements. Team work- willingness to participate in group dynamics for team cohesion and personal growth.