Dear friends,
We’re thrilled to invite you to be part of something very special this autumn on the island of Skiathos — our ESC volunteering project Joyce Builders Circle is officially happening!
This 2-month experience is for you if you want to:
get hands-on with natural building — preparing the space, crafting compost toilets, building showers, and more,
live simply and joyfully in an off-grid eco-hub surrounded by nature,
help host and participate in a beautiful 2-week Natural Building Workshop,
support a team of dreamers, doers, and creators from all over Europe,
grow new skills, make new friends, and leave your mark on a community-led project rooted in care, creativity, and sustainability.
If you’re between 18 and 30 and up for two months of learning, building, and meaningful fun — we can’t wait to welcome you!
What ?
2-month European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering project “Joyce Builders Circle” in preparation and support of a 15-day Natural Building Workshop.
Travel, food, accommodation & pocket money are all covered. (Infopack HERE )
Who ?
You can apply if you:
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Are aged 18–30 and a resident of an ESC-eligible country
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Want to live close to nature and contribute actively
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Are excited to work with your hands and collaborate in a team
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Don’t mind getting a bit muddy and sweaty
No previous building experience is needed — we’ll learn together!
Where?
In Skiathos, Greece, at the Joy’ce Kingdom
When ?
1st of September to 31st of October 2025, with travel days included
Accomodation ?
You will be staying at the Joy’ce Kingdom, our Eco-Centered Learning Hub on the island of Skiathos, in a remote and wild corner of Greece — completely off-grid and powered by the sun.
Accommodation will be simple and nature-connected. You will sleep in your own tent. Outdoor compost toilets and solar-powered showers will support a low-impact lifestyle throughout the volunteering.
We invite you to embrace the experience of eco-living — it’s part of the learning too!
How to arrive ?
Here are some options for getting to Skiathos:
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Direct Flight from Athens: The easiest way is to check which days there are flights from Athens to Skiathos and plan your arrival in Athens accordingly. While it might be slightly more expensive than taking the bus and boat, it’s definitely more convenient.
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Bus and Boat from Athens: The second easiest way is to take a bus from Athens to Mantoudi and catch a boat to Skiathos. When booking your bus ticket, remember that the port is called Kymasi—don’t head to the village of Mantoudi! Alternatively, boats also depart from Agios Konstantinos and Volos. You can check the schedules for all these routes on Openseas.
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Charter Flights: During the summer, there are charter flights directly to Skiathos or Volos from England, Italy, France, Germany and more. It’s worth checking these options as well!
What will happen ?
About the European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps offers young people (18–30) the opportunity to volunteer abroad — with travel, food, accommodation, and pocket money all covered. In exchange, you contribute your time, energy, and creativity to meaningful projects that support communities and the planet.
What’s This Project About?
Join us on a beautiful off-grid land in Skiathos, Greece, for a 2-month adventure of building, learning, and living in community!
You’ll be part of a joyful volunteer team preparing for and supporting a Natural Building Workshop, where participants from all over Europe will come to learn how to build with earth, straw, and wood.
You’ll help us make the land ready, co-hold the space during the two-week seminar, and stay afterwards to clean up, finish structures, and celebrate what we’ve created together!
Your Main Roles
Before the workshop (September):
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Set up tent spaces, outdoor showers, and compost toilets
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Help with construction basics and site prep
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Co-create shared spaces and cozy corners
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Learn-by-doing alongside experienced natural builders
During the workshop (4th to 19th of October):
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Support facilitators and participants
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Help with logistics, materials, food, and daily rhythm
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Be a bridge between the hosting team and the learners
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Enjoy being part of an inspiring learning circle
After the workshop (until the end of October):
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Clean up and take care of the land
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Help finish any incomplete parts of the building
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Reflect, harvest learning, and celebrate our collective work!
You’ll Learn About:
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Natural building methods
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Community care and collective decision-making
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Outdoor living and self-organization
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Event preparation and facilitation
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Living simply and sustainably on the land
Covered by ESC:
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Travel costs (according to ESC distance bands) -
Food and accommodation -
Pocket money -
Insurance and support -
Youthpass certificate
We’re looking for people who:
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Are kind, curious, and responsible
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Can adapt to simple living and group dynamics
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Want to make a meaningful contribution and learn in the process
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Love nature, tools, shared meals, and building stuff from scratch!
How do I apply ?
Join us at Joyce ‘n’ Fun for an unforgettable adventure where you’ll build lifelong friendships, make a lasting impact, and discover the beauty of community and nature.