european solidarity corps (esc)

Interested in being part of a growing and ambitious network? Curious of the ecovillage lifestyle? Then this might be something for you: LOES is looking for long-term volunteers!

the esc programme

LØS has the opportunity to invite three long-term volunteers to work with us through the European Solidarity Corps. A unique experience, where you will take part in the ecovillage movement and lifestyle in Denmark, fully funded by the ESC programme. Read more about the available positions below.

For Danish young people who wish to go abroad for an ESC project, LØS can also serve as a sending organisation. Please contact the LØS secretariat if you’re interested in being sent out to volunteer through the ESC.

 
The European Solidarity Corps is an EU funding programme for young people below the age of 30, wishing to engage in solidary activities in a variety of areas. These range from helping the disadvantaged to humanitarian aid, as well as contributing to health and environmental action across the EU and beyond.
 

esc 2025

In February 2025 our current cohort of ESC volunteers will end their stay with us. Therefore we are inviting three new volunteers to join the team from 1 March 2025. Notes, Danes are applicable to apply. 

The volunteers will be working with the Danish Ecovillage Network three days a week. The areas in which the volunteers will work are project work, educational work and members engagement/communication. 


Apart from working with LOES those 3 times a week, 2 days will be spent in the hosting ecovillage, where tasks can include everything from cooking shared dinners with the community cooking teams, assisting in the gardens and running activities in a nearby asylum center.

 

Once every second week, the whole team will spend an office day together, checking in, co-working together. 

 

The right candidates should have a basic understanding of and an interest in sustainability. Also, you have to be ready to take part in community life in an ecovillage in the countryside, with 52 adults, 30 children, 10 horses, gardens, a lake, a forest etc. To work independently, bring initiatives and be part of a team. 

practicalities

Period: 1. March 2025 – 31. December 2025

We are currently looking for one international and one Danish volunteer.

You can read more about the Danish volunteer option in Danish here.


Venue/where to live:
In the ecovillage Hallingelille around 45 minutes outside Copenhagen.


Costs
: All costs are covered by the ESC programme (transport, accommodation, feeding, insurance and pocket money).


For more details about the role requirements and stay, please see this info pack
.


If you have any questions contact:
esc@okosamfund.dk

the esc team

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johanna klauck

ESC 2024

hanna leinum

ESC 2024

Rama Abdallah

ESC 2024