Sunseed - Volunteering

There are two options for your stay at Sunseed; part-time or full-time volunteers. The rates vary and can be found on the bottom of this page.

If you are planning to join us just for a day and would like a tour please just get in touch.

Part-Time Volunteers (PTVs)

PTVs come to Sunseed for between two and five weeks. They work a minimum 24 hours a week, usually 4 hours a day in the mornings Monday to Saturday and have the afternoons and Sundays free. They may work in any of our departments and, within reason, get the chance to choose what they wish to do each day.

Full-time Volunteers (FTVs)

FTVs join for five weeks or more and work for 7 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The cost diminishes as the stay lengthens. FTV will also work in the afternoons, either in one of our departments assisting with ongoing work or with their chosen project work. For students this can be academic work contributing to a university or college course.

Volunteers Project Packs

You can check some of the projects available donwloading our Project Pack and also looking What's going on this month in our website.

If you have a project in mind and would like to liase with the appropriate staff member please ´contact us´.

Who can visit Sunseed?

We live in a very rough terrain. Getting around the project site is relatively demanding. There are many steps and uneven paths to get to work sites and it’s a long way to the compost toilets. If you have limited mobility or are a wheelchair user your access would be restricted, but if you’re willing to try please contact us and we can discuss how we might accommodate you.

Our eldest visitor to date was 87. The steps and rough terrain were a little tricky, but we provided assistance and devised a temporary compost toilet arrangement. Older people are very welcome at Sunseed. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions you may have.

Children and young people

We welcome under 16s accompanied by a responsible adult. The site can be dangerous for children, with rough and sometimes slippery paths and steps, unfenced terraces and proximity to the river, so guardians must be responsible for their children’s safety. Those aged 16/17 may come unaccompanied but must have their parent/guardians consent.

How to book

1. Please email or call us +34 950 525 770 in advance to ensure that we have spaces at the time you wish to volunteer.

2. Download and print the booking form and complete and return it to us with your deposit (at least half of the total amount for your stay at the project)

3. On receipt of your booking form we will send you a confirmation of your booking along with travel information and details of what to bring.

Rates per week

VOLUNTEERS WEEKLY RATES FROM JUNE 2010: weekly donations to join Sunseed (cover accommodation & food).

PART TIME VOLUNTEERS....................................................................FULL TIME VOLUNTEERS

European Funding

Did you know that you can get European funding to pay for an extended stay at Sunseed? Please see our Leonardo da Vinci and Erasmus page for information about EU Education and Training Programmes.

Arriving

You’re welcome to arrive on any day that suits your travel plans, but if you can avoid arriving at a weekend it would be appreciated. Detailed travel information will be sent when your booking is confirmed.

N.B. To encourage overland travel, a 10% discount will be applied to the total cost of your stay if your journey to Sunseed is without using air transport.

If you can’t find the information you require please visit Frequently Asked Questions or contact us.

Period of the year	1 to 4 weeks (per week)	After 4th week (per week)	1 to 4 weeks (per week)	Next 4 weeks (per week)	Next 4 weeks (per week)
Since June 2010	84€	74€	74€	64€	54€