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🌿✨ Help Build an Ecological Campsite & Live Close to Nature in Croatia! πŸŒžπŸ•οΈ

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The experience

Hi there! I’m a Belgian woman in my 60s, living part-time in beautiful Croatia, where I’m creating a unique ecological campsite in collaboration with Biomara, a Biodynamic Farm.
Our goal is to inspire people with sustainable living, organic farming, permaculture, and community spirit, while showing the best of Croatia away from mass tourism.
Right now, we host people in tents and hope to offer indoor rooms for volunteers by 2025.

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate French or Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

European Union Passport

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

You will be part of a small but amazing group of people who share a love for nature, simplicity, and creativity.
πŸ’š What We Offer:
βœ… Full board (all meals, drinks, snacks, and a bed in a tent β€” room coming soon!)
βœ… Work exchange of 24 hours/week (flexible schedule)
βœ… Be part of a friendly community/tribe
βœ… Learn about ecological living, permaculture, and biodynamic farming
βœ… Chance to propose and develop your own creative eco-projects
βœ… Nature, peace, and a break from city life 🌳🌞
πŸ’¬ Our Way of Working:
🌈 No fixed shifts β€” everything is done in consent and good communication
🌿 Focus on well-being, learning, and collaboration
🫢 Tasks matched to your abilities and interests β€” for me, it’s essential to respect what everyone can and wants to do (I have physical limitations and appreciate volunteers willing to help hands-on)
πŸŽ‰ Who We’re Looking For:
Nature lovers, eco-warriors, creative souls, and curious minds 🌞
People open to community life and willing to help where needed
Positive, flexible, and eager to learn and contribute
✨ Come join us to create something beautiful, live close to nature, and be part of a meaningful project!

Activities & Shift

πŸ”¨πŸŒΈ Volunteer Tasks (adapted to your skills!):
Helping maintain and improve the campsite and gardens
Small eco-building and DIY projects
Artistic decoration, creative contributions
Supporting guests, workshops, and events
Daily chores (e.g., dishes, keeping spaces tidy, taking out trash)
If you have specific skills (carpentry, permaculture, crafts, cooking), we would love to hear about them!

Rules

No animals (I am allergic), Only veggie/vegan food, no smoking... Positive yes we can mentality. But no perfectionism. We do need time and space for celebrating life. Taking initiative is appreciated but also having taking on responsibilities. Honesty and open communication as a rule of thumb.