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We run "earth centre" as an ecological, social and art project in south-west Poland, meant as an international crossroads for sustainable and personal development. The project is set up in 1998 by the Dutch foundation, with many international volunteers.
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Exploring Polish village life and local cultures, learning to live with natural and simple conditions in an natural environment, learning handicrafts, caring animals and gardening, using your own energy , talents and inspiration to add something personal to our projects.
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
We are looking for volunteers to support ecofarming organizing workshops/events for locals and international guests, setting up art/storytelling/theatre projects, building projects etc.
PROJECT 2022/2023 - "Healing the Earth"
Activities
1. building an earthship
"Homesteading: farming, gardening, keeping animals and creating natural products
"Recovery of historical landscape, restoration of footpaths and bridges
"Developing renewable energy, recycling waste, living self-sufficient
"Creating a community by building facilities for groups, participants and participants
2. creating earth art
"Art performance 'Sensenta' unblocking the senses, using music, rootwork/myth, African art
"Exposition and workshops music, weaving, felting, collages/assemblages
3. becoming a pioneer back to earth
"'Everybody is an artist' (Beuys), pioneering, bushcraft, DIY
4.
"Creating a digital with vlogging, film, games, FB, Instagram, TikTok
Aim
The aim is to create an earthship, for which art projects are providing the tools, using local, Slavonic, Siberian, African myth and traditions as inspiration for understanding and experiencing the secrets of earth.
Philosophy
The philosophy of here is that members, volunteers and guests contribute something of themselves . Thus, this is created in an organic way and is developed by involvement of visitors who are invited to be more participants than consumers. The idea is to establish a creative exchange where those who come to participate in an ongoing creation of here, are in turn given an opportunity to re-create themselves by exploring the secrets of the earth and Polish countryside, and ultimately promoting sustainable development of the region.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Polish: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Tents, small caravans, dormitories, complete sanitary facilities, providing all kitchen-facilities and basic food-ingredients, by which you can stay and cook for yourself.
We are situated in the south west Polish borderlands of the Giant Mountains and Izer mountains, not far from the Czech and German border, near monumental towns, in a natural landscape with old villages, streams and many forests. There are many possibilities to hike, swim and all other sports.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
We welcome digital nomads for translating, study, designing websites, advice, art projects
We have only (limited) space for small campervans.
Pets could be kept on a line.
More than two
Choice, could be 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
