ReGreen - Ecovillage volunteering Project in Visby, Sweden (Fully Funded)

An exciting opportunity for 12 young volunteers from all over Europe who are interested in the Environment and natural protection to join the ESC Team Volunteering project "ReGreen" which takes place at  Suderbyn Permaculture Ecovillage in Visby, Sweden, from the 2nd of July to the 23rd of July 2025. This volunteering project is organised by "RELEARN SUDERBYN" and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.

About the Volunteering 

The ReGreen project offers a unique 21-day experience where 12 young people from across Europe come together to live, learn, and grow in the Suderbyn Permaculture Ecovillage in Sweden. Rooted in sustainability and community values, the project blends educational, practical, and social elements, encouraging participants to engage deeply with a simple, eco-conscious lifestyle. 

The project weaves together 3 themes over the course of 3 weeks: 

(1) Infrastructure-specific project: This year, Suderbyn wants to install a new greenhouse to improve and extend our vegetable production. This means identifying the best place according to permaculture principles, setting up the new poly-tunnel, and working the soil to create new beds. 

(2) Permaculture: Volunteers will explore permaculture design principles and how they are being applied in our organic community garden. The tasks (foraging, processing, forest-garden care, weeding, harvesting...) will allow volunteers to come into closer connection with the land and its more-than-human inhabitants, as well as to develop a deeper understanding of the soil and the ecosystem, and the food the land provides. 

(3) Personal and group development with the social domain and the community’s NGO RELEARN. 

Eligibility | Who can apply?

-  Young people aged between 18 and 30 from the European Union or with a valid visa for Sweden.

- Personally motivated to live sustainably and be part of a community.

- Aware of and open to the simple, rural lifestyle at Suderbyn Ecovillage.

-  Willing to cooperate, share responsibilities, and live collectively.

- Curious and enthusiastic about learning through hands-on experience.

- Not suitable for those who prefer urban environments or individual lifestyles.

Expenses and Benefits

All expenses covered regarding the participation, such as travel, food, and accommodation, are fully funded by the European Solidarity Corps program.

- Participants will share cooking duties as part of the community lifestyle, and meals will be vegan only.

- Accommodation options:

• Mixed shared indoor room (suitable for up to 12 people)

• Or tents, depending on availability and conditions

- Designed to foster community living – participants from different countries and backgrounds live, work, and grow together

- Expect simple living conditions – shared spaces, collective meals, and cooperative daily life

- Participants from EU countries should get the European Health Insurance Card; for non-EU citizens, they will receive HENNER insurance for the whole period of the project.

- Your international travel expenses will be reimbursed according to the distance between your home and Sweden, according to the following limits: 

• from 10 – 99 km - 56 EUR (Green Travel)/ 28 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 100 – 499 km - 285 EUR (Green Travel)/ 211 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 500 – 1999 km - 417 EUR (Green Travel)/ 309 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• from 2000 – 2999 km - 395 EUR (Green Travel)/ 535 EUR (Non-Green Travel)
• Calculate your budget from HERE

• IMPORTANT: Keep all your travel documents! Online boarding passes and tickets for reimbursements. No documents = No reimbursement!
• IMPORTANT: Please send your travel proposition by e-mail to the organisers and wait for their confirmation before purchasing your tickets!

- Participants are entitled to receive a YouthPass certificate after the project, where you are expected to self-assess your own learning, and you can add it to your CV. 

Timeline

Application deadline: 18th of May 2025, (23:30)

Arrival day: 2nd of July 2025

Departure day: 23rd of July 2025

How to apply?

If you’re interested in joining the ReGreen - Ecovillage volunteering  - ESC Team volunteering Project, please complete the online application form by 18 May 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting volunteering opportunity!

More Details

For additional information about the ReGreen - Ecovillage volunteering  Project, including project details and requirements, please check the Suderbyn website from HERE 

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