Reforestation in Granada Mountains & Healthy living | ESC Volunteering in Spain (Fully Funded)

An exciting opportunity for 12 volunteers from the ESC Program countries and the partner countries to join the ESC Team volunteering "Reforestation in Granada Mountains & Healthy living," which takes place in Orgiva, La Alpujarra, Granada, Spain, from January 18 to March 19, 2026. This volunteering project will be organized by "Asociación Semillistas" and funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme of the European Union.

 

About the Volunteering Project

"Reforestation in Granada Mountains & Healthy living" is a short-term ESC volunteering project for two months organised by Semillistas, a non-profit association working since 2018, located in the mountainous rural area of Granada – Las Alpujarras. Volunteers will participate in ongoing research and efforts to restore the land through direct seed sowing. They will dedicate between 30 and 38 hours per week to the project, with weekends free and some short breaks during the day for rest. The main activities include: 

Reforestation work four mornings a week: sowing seeds in Sierra Lújar, collecting seeds, building protective barriers, creating and digging swales, and monitoring the survival of past plantings.

Educational sessions once a week: lectures and workshops on sustainable living, regeneration, permaculture, deep ecology, project design, and related topics.

Well-being practices three afternoons a week: yoga, qi gong, and other self-care activities. Once a month, each volunteer can choose a professional body-care treatment from local practitioners in Órgiva.

Community living: learning and practicing cohabitation skills, including group meetings, weekly planning, shared tasks (cooking, cleaning), logistics, emotional support circles, conflict resolution, and adopting eco-friendly habits to reduce environmental impact.

Mentoring: weekly one-on-one meetings with a mentor to discuss personal well-being, growth, and learning progress.

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old and be a resident in one of the following countries ( Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo * UN resolution, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Barthélemy, Serbia, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre and Miquelon, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna)

- A basic level of English and Spanish is desirable.

- 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, and community life.

- Flexibility, teamwork, and willingness to participate in group dynamics for team cohesion and personal growth. 

- Self- Self-responsibility and self-organisation initiative, we provide information and resources; however, it is up to the volunteer to engage in it themselves. 

Expenses and Benefits

Food and accommodation, small allowance, and travel costs to and from the destination will be covered by the ESC programme. Volunteers are encouraged to use travel green. 

- The activities will take place in Orgiva and the surroundings, Sierra Lujar. Orgiva is a town with a lot of diversity in activities and culture.

- Volunteers will be accommodated in shared accommodation in the Albergue of Orgiva. All meals will be bought and cooked by the volunteers on a rotational basis and will be vegetarian. The expense of food is covered by the association with a weekly budget. Meals will be eaten together. 

- Transport to and from the Albergue to the reforestation site will be with electric bicycles provided by the association and is an integral part of the program. You will be expected to maintain, fix, and be responsible for the bike throughout your stay. 

Timeline

Application deadline: 22nd of September

Arrival day: 18 January 2025

Departure day: 19 March 2025

How to apply?

To be eligible, please fill out the Application Form through Google from HERE, no later than the 22nd of September 2025.

More Details

For additional information about the "Reforestation in Granada Mountains & Healthy living" - ESC Team Volunteering, including project details and requirements, please check the opportunity website from HERE 

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