An open call for young people aged 18-30 from all European Union countries, who are eager to do volunteer work, get their hands in the soil, and be part of an international community to join the ESC Teams Volunteering "Spring Garden" which takes place in Etyek, Hungary, from 2-22 April 2026. This volunteering project is organised by "SZATYOR Association" and funded by the European Solidarity Programme of the European Union.
About "Spring Garden"
The "Spring Garden" is a 3-week volunteering project that invites young people from European Union countries, aiming to transform and care for our permaculture garden, where nature, creativity, and cooperation come together. Through practical activities like planting, building, renovating, and small DIY projects, you will help shape a living space that benefits both people and the environment.
Furthermore, you’ll gain hands-on experience in permaculture and sustainability, exchange ideas, and learn how simple actions can create lasting impact. The project is also about connection and celebration: we will open the garden to the local community, share food, exchange seedlings and stories, and celebrate Easter together by discovering Hungarian traditions while sharing your own. If you are curious, motivated, and eager to learn, contribute, and celebrate together, this experience is for you.
Main activities
Reform and tend to the permaculture garden
- plant seedlings of flowers, vegetables, and herbs
- build a new organic compost storage
- maintain the willow hut
- Renovate the greenhouse
- paint the gate & do other small DIY tasks around the community house
Learn about permaculture and sustainability
- Take part in educational sessions on permaculture
- Share knowledge on sustainability
- Invite the local community
- trade seedlings
- present the garden
- communal cooking activities
Eligibility| Who can apply?
- Young people aged between 18 and 30 and living in one of the following countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden)
- You're interested in a sustainable lifestyle, permaculture, and community volunteering.
- You're not afraid to get your hands dirty and enjoy gardening work.
- You're open to living in a community, working in a team, and connecting to others.
Expenses and Benefits
- You will live in the Szatyor Community House - an old (German) house in Etyek, a thriving village not far from Budapest. The house has been reconditioned in recent years to host both ESC volunteers and Erasmus+ participants.
- The house contains 4 shared rooms, 5 showers and toilets, electricity, Wi-Fi, a washing machine, an educational garden with raised plant beds, compost piles, a greenhouse, and a fireplace.
- The whole team will cook for itself together, ingredients will be provided, and they will follow a vegan & vegetarian diet.
- You will receive 7 EUR/day as pocket money to cover daily expenses.
- Travel costs are covered based on the distance between the participant's place of origin and the activity venue, according to the Erasmus+ distance band calculator, as follows:
- from 10–99 km - €28 (standard travel) - €56 (green travel)
- from 100–499 km - €211 (standard travel) - €285 (green travel)
- from 500–1,999 km - €309 (standard travel) - €417 (green travel)
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