ESC (European Solidarity Corps) Volunteering
🌿 ESC Volunteering Opportunity at Dio Pigadia – All Costs Covered! 🌿
Looking for an exciting volunteering experience in Greece? Join us at Dio Pigadia, where you’ll live, learn, and contribute to a sustainable community!
🔹 12-Month Individual Volunteering (4 Spots Available)
Perfect for those wanting to build deep connections, experience communal living, and take part in participative decision-making—all while learning about sustainability practices.
Starting Date: 1st of June 2025
(See more about the available Individual volunteering positions in the Activities Section below)
🔹 2-Month Team Volunteering (10 Spots Available)
Ideal for those who prefer short-term volunteering in a group setting. Learn about upcycling, natural building, and sustainable construction while contributing to our permaculture farm and decision-making processes.
(See more about the available Team volunteering positions in the Activities Section below)
🌍 What We Offer:
- Hands-on training & valuable experience in sustainability & communal living
- Comfortable accommodation (private or shared room with one person)
- 3 delicious, locally sourced meals per day
- Small allowance for personal expenses (€3-6 a day, depending on the country)
- Travel expenses covered (from your home country to Greece & back)
- Health insurance
- Bikes for sustainable transportation
Join us for an unforgettable experience where you’ll gain skills, make lasting friendships, and contribute to a greener future! 🌱✨
What is an ESC Volunteer?
A European Solidarity Corps volunteer is a young person who takes part in the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), a program that offers opportunities to volunteer in projects that benefit communities across Europe and beyond.
As an ESC volunteer, you can:
✅ Work on meaningful projects related to social issues, culture, environment, education, and more.
✅ Travel to another country and gain international experience.
✅ Learn new skills, languages, and meet people from different backgrounds.
✅ Get free accommodation, food, travel, insurance, and a small allowance for personal expenses.
ESC volunteering is open to young people aged 18-30, and no previous experience is required—just motivation and a willingness to contribute!
(For more information about the ESC volunteering click here)
To be eligible for this volunteering opportunity, applicants must:
- Age Requirement: Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Prior Participation: Not have previously participated in an individual volunteering activity under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC).
- Residency Status: Legally reside in an EU Member State or a third country associated with the ESC Programme.
Third countries associated with the ESC Programme include:
- Iceland
- Liechtenstein
- North Macedonia
- Türkiye
To apply just send us an email with the activity you are interested in, your resume and your motivation for this position to volunteer@dio-pigadia.com. And we will assist you with the application process.
Project starting Date: 01/06/2025
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Activities
🌱 Soil regeneration, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Processing
(Individual Volunteering)
A hands-on learning experience in regenerative agriculture. You’ll dive into every step of the food-growing process, from planting seeds to growing and preserving vegetables. We’ll focus on soil restoration, permaculture, growing food sustainably and building a strong community while doing it. Whether you’re new to agriculture or an experienced gardener, you’ll walk away with new skills and confidence in sustainable agriculture.
This experience supports healthy soil, minimizes the need for harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable farming practices. You’ll learn how everything in nature is interconnected, helping create a strong, resilient food system.
What You’ll Do:
- Plant & Harvest: Get your hands dirty from seeding to harvesting through the whole growing process. Learn about crop cycles and how to grow a diverse and healthy garden.
- Prune & Protect: Discover how to keep plants healthy and productive with pruning and natural pest control methods.
- Compost: Help create rich, healthy compost that nourishes the soil and supports the plants.
- Manage Water: Learn smart ways to use water to grow healthy crops while conserving this precious resource.
- Preserve Food: Help preserve your harvest through drying, canning and fermentation: skills that support food security and autonomy.
- Save Seeds: Collect adapted seeds to save for next season, preserving biodiversity and ensuring future harvests.
Duration: 12 months
Available Spots: 2 (1 spot for a volunteer from Greece)
Starting Date: 01/06/2025
Priority will be given to participants with fewer opportunities.
In the context of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), participants with fewer opportunities are young people who face obstacles that make it more challenging for them to access and engage in solidarity activities. These obstacles can be diverse and may include:
- Economic barriers: Such as low income, unemployment, or financial instability.
- Social obstacles: Including discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or limited social skills.
- Disabilities: Physical, mental, or sensory impairments.
- Educational difficulties: Early school leavers, low qualifications, or learning difficulties.
- Cultural differences: Immigrants, refugees, or individuals from minority backgrounds facing integration challenges.
- Geographical obstacles: Living in remote or rural areas with limited access to services.
🎥 Creative content-creation – Social media – Video-Making
(Individual Volunteering)
Are you passionate about social media, creativity, and making a difference? Join our Social Media & Content Creation activity and use your digital skills to raise awareness about environmental issues!
What You’ll Do:
📸 Create engaging content (videos, graphics, posts) to promote sustainability
📝 Learn storytelling & writing skills for environmental advocacy
📲 Manage social media platforms and interact with online communities
🎨 Develop graphic design & communication strategies
🌿 Use your voice to inspire action and spread awareness about eco-friendly living
Duration: 12 months
Available Spots: 1 (Only Volunteers from Abroad)
Starting Date: 01/06/2025
Why Join?
- Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing & social media
- Boost your creativity & communication skills
- Work with a team passionate about environmental and social change
- Contribute to a sustainable future while growing your professional skills
This activity is all about solidarity—using digital tools to bring people together for a common cause. By joining, you’ll not only sharpen your media skills but also be part of a movement that drives real change!
Participant Profile
We are looking for creative, motivated individuals who are excited about using social media and digital tools to spread awareness about environmental issues.
Our ideal candidate:
- Passionate about content creation and storytelling
- Familiar with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
- Comfortable with video editing & filming (or willing to learn)
- Interested in media, communication, or digital marketing
- Excited to gain hands-on experience for future career opportunities
No professional experience? No worries! If you’re passionate, eager to learn, and excited to get creative, we’d love to have you on board!
🤝Community Living and Democratic Decision-making
(Individual Volunteering)
Want to make a real impact while having fun? Join us as a volunteer in the Community Living and Democratic Decision-Making activity! You’ll be an essential part of our daily life and decision-making process, helping create a vibrant and sustainable community.
What Will You Do?
- Community Tasks: Pitch in with cleaning, cooking, animal care, and maintaining shared spaces. Every task you do strengthens the bonds of teamwork and care in the community.
- Collaborative Meal Prep: Team up with fellow volunteers to cook and bake meals, using sustainable practices and fresh, local ingredients. You’ll be part of a creative and fair approach to food preparation.
- Animal Care: Take care of our chickens, cats, dogs, horses, and bees. It’s a hands-on way to learn about nature and responsibility!
- Participatory Decision-Making: Get involved in weekly circle meetings where every voice is heard. Share ideas, help make decisions, and shape the future of our community together.
By volunteering, you’ll gain valuable experience in sustainable living, teamwork, and democratic decision-making—all while having fun and making a difference! Ready to join us? Apply today! 🌱
Duration: 12 months
Available Spots: 1 (Only Volunteers from Abroad)
Starting Date: 01/06/2025
🏚️Upcycling, Natural Building & Sustainable Construction at Dio Pigadia
(Volunteering Team)
Love getting creative with your hands while learning about sustainable building? Join our Upcycling & Natural Building activity and be part of an eco-construction adventure!
At Dio Pigadia, we turn reclaimed and locally sourced materials into beautiful, functional structures—from tiny houses and compost toilets to furniture and animal shelters. But we don’t stop at upcycling! You’ll also learn traditional natural building techniques like cob and adobe brick construction, creating sustainable spaces that blend perfectly with nature.
Possible project that you may be involved in:
🛠️ Build eco-friendly structures using upcycled & natural materials
🏡 Learn cob & adobe brick techniques for sustainable construction
🐦 Create shelters for wild birds and farm animals
♻️ Help design & construct innovative spaces like compost toilets and furniture
🌍 Contribute to a permaculture community
Duration: 2 months
Available Spots: 10 (3 available spots for Volunteers from Greece)
(Priority will be given to participants with fewer opportunities.)
Starting Date: It will be announced soon.
You will be part of a volunteering team of 10 young people from around the world.
No experience? No problem! If you’re passionate about sustainable building and eager to learn, this hands-on opportunity is for you. Come join us, get your hands dirty, and build a better future—one eco-building at a time!
To apply just send us an email with the activity you are interested in, your resume and your motivation for this position to volunteer@dio-pigadia.com. And we will assist you with the application process.
