Adam is participating in this volunteering program and has even extended his stay by six months beyond the original plan.
About the Hosting Organisation
Regen is based on an organic farm in transition to an agroforestry model, full of fruit trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and vegetable gardens.
For the past 5 years, the association has been offering courses on permaculture, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, bioconstruction and holistic health. It also runs a permanent edible forest project, where local communities meet monthly to learn about sustainable food production and eco-friendly living.
Regen regularly hosts workshops, training courses and community events, combining theory with hands-on practice in the fields.
The Venue – Palombaio
The project takes place in Palombaio, a small village near Bitonto (60,000 inhabitants) in the Bari metropolitan area. Bari – the capital of the Apulia region – is easily reachable by train and bus, including direct connections to the airport.
Volunteer Activities
As a volunteer you will support different aspects of regenerative farming and community life, such as:
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🌳 Agroforestry management (pruning, plant care)
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🌿 Composting, biofertilizers and microorganisms
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🍅 Plant nursery and fruit harvesting
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🏡 Eco-building and maintaining indoor/outdoor spaces
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🍲 Helping in the kitchen and with logistics during workshops
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📸 Documenting activities and posting on social media
Along the way, you’ll learn about permaculture design, natural successions, soil regeneration, composting, and practical tools to manage an agroforest.
Accommodation & Food
You’ll live directly on the farm in shared rooms with other volunteers and staff.
Meals are vegetarian, mostly organic and locally produced – often from the farm itself. Volunteers and staff prepare meals together in shifts.
👉 Please note:
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Industrial/processed food is discouraged (no plastic bottles, chips, etc.).
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Toiletries must be fully biodegradable.
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Life on the farm is simple and community-oriented.
What to Bring
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Comfortable outdoor clothes & shoes 👟
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Hat, swimsuit, towel & flashlight
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Notebook & pen
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Biodegradable toiletries
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Seeds 🌱 (if you want to share)
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Typical food from your region for the welcome evening
Volunteer Profile
We are looking for motivated volunteers who are:
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18–30 years old
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From European countries
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Interested in ecology, sustainability & community living
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Open-minded, proactive and ready to work in a team
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With knowledge of English or Italian
✨ If you are passionate about nature, sustainability and collective living, join us at Regen in Palombaio, Italy – and be part of creating a greener future!
