In these programs, you have the opportunity to participate in agricultural and environmental projects focused on sustainability, working alongside eco-centers and organic and educational farms.
These initiatives, located in rural areas of Ireland, aim to promote an environmentally friendly lifestyle. You will take part in various activities such as growing organic vegetables, building eco-friendly homes, and maintaining natural habitats.
The goal is to contribute to these programs to enhance their positive impact while raising your awareness of sustainable practices.
You can combine the eco-center program with the farm program.
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In this program, you can join two eco-centers: one specializes in organic vegetable cultivation, while the other focuses on sustainable construction (tiny houses).
These eco-centers host various events such as workshops, training sessions, and conferences. They feature multiple organic fruit and vegetable gardens as well as wooded areas. These locations promote a sustainable lifestyle with a low environmental impact.
As a volunteer, you will participate in various tasks, including:
In this program, the farms aim to preserve and enhance Ireland’s natural habitats. To achieve this, they raise free-range chickens, livestock, and bees, while also cultivating organic fruits and vegetables.
These farms also play an educational role by welcoming visitors, including school and community groups, to raise awareness about sustainable farming practices.
Your role will involve participating in the following tasks:
This program is available all year round. Arrival On Monday at Cork. For durations longer than 12 weeks, please contact us.
Program fees apply to the Eco-center project. If you wish to join the sustainable farming project (homestay option), extra fees apply.
Duration in weeks | Total mission budget |
|---|---|
4 weeks | 1915 € |
5 weeks | 2095 € |
6 weeks | 2275 € |
7 weeks | 2455 € |
8 weeks | 2635 € |
9 weeks | 2865 € |
10 weeks | 3095 € |
11 weeks | 3325 € |
12 weeks | 3555 € |
You will spend your first night in Cork at a hostel. Located in the city center, it is just a few minutes’ walk from shops and key landmarks.
After check-in, you will have free time to rest and explore the surroundings.
On the morning of the second day, participants meet the local team at the hostel reception for an orientation session covering various aspects of the program, followed by a city tour.
At the end of the second day, participants are taken to the bus or train station to travel to their project location.
If you join the sustainable farming project, you will stay with a host family for full immersion in Irish culture. Participants joining the Eco-center projects will be accommodated in a on site residence shared with other volunteers.
All meals are included on the homestay option. At the eco-center, volunteers will be in charge of buying their own food, cooking, cleaning, etc.
For any international project, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness and repatriation, including civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For full protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online via this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which gives you a 5% discount.
If you choose another insurance provider, we will ask you to send us a copy of your insurance certificate in English.
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