- Where: Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
- When: 18 July — 2 August 2026 (16 days)
- Age: 18-99 (mixed age camp)
- Theme: Climate and sustainable lifestyle
This project is an international volunteer camp. Volunteers from Europe must be at least 18 years old and have participated in the pre-departure meeting organised by SCI Austria (taking place every year in spring: have a look at our pre-departure meeting 2025). To find out more, read all the requirements here: International Volunteer Camps / Long-term Volunteer Projects / European Solidarity Corps or write to: placement.sciaustria@gmail.com / longterm.sciaustria@gmail.com / call: +43 (0)6603217466
Description
An immersive off-the-grid experience in the forest focused on sustainable living and seed cultivation. Participants support daily fieldwork while learning from Friedmunt, an experienced botanist with more than 30 years of expertise in seed saving and plant diversity. The project aims to share practical skills, deepen understanding of ecological agriculture, and explore topics such as crop diversity, seed sovereignty, and traditional farming knowledge, while fostering a meaningful connection with nature and self-sufficient living. The project also encourages a digital detox: the use of mobile phones is not allowed in the microcosmos of Friedmunt’s Farm.
Activities involved
Volunteers will participate in activities supporting an off-the-grid “digital detox” lifestyle, including:
- Caring for and maintaining plants and gardens
- Assisting with seed cultivation
- Fetching fresh water
- Preparing firewood
- Helping cook meals
Accommodation & Food
Volunteers will sleep on a mattress in the barn. A composting toilet and a solar-powered shower are available, and only vegetarian food is provided.
Language spoken during the camp
English.
Requirements
- Acceptance of a simple “digital detox” lifestyle without mobile phones
- Interest in botany and seed cultivation
- A backpack, not a suitcase; a hike up to the Königsfarm is required.
How to apply
- Visit the original project description
- Application procedure for international camps
- What is a volunteer camp (previously workcamp)
- Visit our online database with all the projects available!
Do you still have questions? You can contact us!
- placement@sciaustria.org / long-term@sciaustria.org
- +43 (0)6603217466
