European Solidarity Corps

ESC Volunteering at Dio Pigadia

Live, learn and contribute to a sustainable community in Greece. An exciting volunteering experience awaits you.

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10 spots

Group Volunteering

Ideal for 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.

Duration: 10 to 59 days
Starts: Autumn 2026

4 spots

Individual Volunteering

Perfect for hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and autonomy practices, creative storytelling through images and videos, and participative decision-making in a community living setup.

Duration: Up to 12 months
Starts: Autumn 2026

See more about the available team volunteering positions in the activities section below.

What is ESC volunteering?

A European Solidarity Corps volunteer is a young person who takes part in the ESC, a program offering opportunities to volunteer in projects that benefit communities across Europe and beyond.

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Work on meaningful projects in social, cultural, environmental & educational fields
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

Who is this for?

To be eligible for this volunteering opportunity, applicants must:

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Be between 18 and 30 years old

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Not have previously participated in a long-term ESC volunteering activity

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Legally reside in an EU Member State or associated third country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Türkiye)

Priority for participants with fewer opportunities

We give priority to young people who face obstacles such as:

Economic barriers
Social obstacles
Disabilities
Educational difficulties
Cultural differences
Geographical obstacles

What we offer

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Hands-on training & mentorship

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Comfortable accommodation

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Vegetarian, organic meals

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€7/day personal allowance

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Travel expenses covered

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Health insurance

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Bikes for sustainable transport

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We will assist you with the application process.

Activities

2026 Programs

Volunteering team

Upcycling, natural building & sustainable construction

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. You’ll also learn traditional natural building techniques like cob and adobe brick construction, creating sustainable spaces that blend perfectly with nature.

Possible projects you may be involved in

Soil regeneration and sustainable agriculture

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Soil regeneration, sustainable agriculture & food processing

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Creative content creation, video-making & social media design

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Community living & democratic decision-making

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Nature building & upcycling

Duration2 months

Available spots10 (3 for Greece)

Starting date20/04/2026

Team size10 young people worldwide

Apply here →

We will assist you with the application process.

What others think about us

Alyson Coles ★★★★★ 7 months ago
I stayed at Dio Pagadia for a month as an active volunteer over the olive harvest. It was such a special learning experience, it really helped me to learn … More about myself and opened my eyes to community living. A huge family made from people of the universe 💞 The animals are super cute too and I especially loved skordo and Vouno the donkey. I'm very sad to be leaving now, and miss the farm and the people so much. We share not only meals, but goals, values and connection. If you want an unforgettable, valuable experience then don't hesitate to give Dio Pagadia a visit!
We learn as we wander ★★★★★ 2 years ago
My daughter and I only wanted to visit Dio Pigadia for one afternoon but we ended up staying three weeks. It was a truly great experience for us and we … More both enjoyed taking care of the animals, gardens and veggies on the farm and fell in love with this little paradise. We ate daily together with the other volunteers amazing fresh meals with very tasty vegetables from the garden, helped out at a beach clean up event and even went sailing together.
Saying goodbye was a hard one here but we both know for sure we want to come back, so it's only bye for now and thank you for everything Jules.
Lia, Jenny and Tito
Soizic Brun ★★★★★ a year ago
Amazing place where you can explore sustainable practices including composting, mulching, wood work, lacto-fermentation, low-technologies... in an interacting … More community. Jules is very willing to share his knowledge with you and explore shared governance. Don't miss this opportunity to live an off-grid experience.
Monica Vargas ★★★★★ a year ago
Fantastic place and lovely community, it is really nice to have had the experience to join it for a bit and be I touch with nature, organic food and beautiful … More people. cannot recommend it enough :)
Foteini Vervelidou ★★★★★ 5 months ago
What can I say…how to put into word what being with you all has been for me…At various moments I had to pinch myself to convince me I am not dreaming…Surrounded … More by such natural beauty, walking among the olive and orange trees, cuddling with the dogs and cats who add to the serenity and the magic of this place and this community. A community with a clear vision of how life on Earth can be like when we tune into ourselves and realize what feeds our souls. I leave recharged by spending my day in the sunlight, working with my hands and living in community. I leave inspired by the amazing people I had the chance to get to know here. And more importantly I leave hopeful that a better future is not only possible, but it is already being built and offered to the ones who care to choose it.
Laura H ★★★★★ a year ago
Dio Pigada is a very special place. I spent 8 weeks there during the olive harvest season which is special in itself because the farm works differently, … More there is an olive harvest schedule and there were way more volunteers than usually live at the farm. I really enjoyed the harvesting which is not the easiest work but really satisfiying. Every volunteer also harvested only for 3-5 hours/3 times a week. Apart from the harvesting we were able to work at the house extension and help with other tasks around the farm. There were two meals shared every day and everybody could take care of their own breakfast. I really appreciated the weekly feedback meetings where we would share how our week has been and how farm and community life could possibly improve. Every person could share their thoughts and the feedback was treated with much respect. I really loved my time there and already miss it. I loved the community life, forming connections, being confronted with new ideas and perspectives, taking part in great workshops and presentations, singing, dancing, playing games, going on trips, watching the stars and so much more! Thank you for everything! I will definitely come back.