Volunteer
Volunteer with us

Are you looking for a chance to actively participate in a rich and rewarding eco-community lifestyle? Does the opportunity of spending quality time close to nature, at the foot of the Italian Alps, and in the vicinity of Damanhur sound appealing? How about living close to other conscious seekers from across the world? If these prospects excite you then chances are you’ll truly love the volunteering experience available at Matva Sei.
Currently we are looking for:
Gardeners: Providing support with potting, planting, nourishing, ground clearing and harvesting – in our Green Houses, Flower Gardens, Forest and Nature Sanctuary. A keen interest or experience in organic/ biodynamic gardening and permaculture is required for this role, which is available in the months April-September (space permitting).
Other positions: Tradespeople (Carpenters, Painters, etc) & Handy men/women, Natural Builders, Social Media & Google Ads SEO
In addition we welcome individuals with expertise in Agroforestry, Seed preservation, Acquaculturists, Natural Building skills (earthships, hobbit houses, cob, clay, sand, living roofs, etc), Ponds / river acquascaping, Fencing with the use of local plants, knowledge of medicinal herbs, tinctures, food processing and preservation. Please contact us if you have any other skills you wish to offer.
What is living at Matva Sei like?
As a volunteer you will be invited to join us in the day-to-day of community life. Whether tending to the garden and chickens, preparing for new visitors, or cooking meals, you will have many ways to add value to Matva Sei. In addition to the hands-on tasks you will also have an opportunity to learn and practice essential “soft”-skills for community building. Volunteering is a great way to immerse yourself in community living, while helping Matva Sei provide an even friendlier place to re-connect to nature and spirit.