Be a Volunteer – LIFE Model Forest
Welcome to LIFE ModelForest, an EU-funded environmental project working across the Czech Republic, Poland, and Austria to restore forest habitats and protect endangered species.
We believe everyone has something to offer and something to gain by spending time in nature. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, part of an NGO, or looking for a meaningful CSR activity for your company, there’s a place for you here.
Our volunteers:
🌿 Help restore ecosystems, plant trees, and monitor wildlife
🌿 Learn about forest ecology, climate resilience, and biodiversity
🌿 Join an international community across Czechia, Poland, and Austria
🌿 Receive official certificates for their involvement
🌿 Build friendships and grow personally in peaceful, natural settings
Whether you join for one day or a season, your time matters and so does your experience.
For Students & Young Volunteers
Looking for something real to put on your CV? Or just want to get outdoors, meet new people, and do something that actually matters?
What you’ll do:
🌿 Remove invasive plants
🌿 Monitor amphibians and insects
🌿 Support eco-workshops in schools
🌿 Help at forest clean-ups and tree plantings
What you’ll get:
🌿 Erasmus+/CV-friendly certificate
🌿 Cross-border teamwork experience
🌿 Knowledge of local flora, fauna & sustainability
🌿 Meaningful fieldwork outside the classroom
For Working Professionals
Swap screen time for green time.
Volunteering with LIFE ModelForest is a refreshing and purposeful way to spend your free time — whether it’s a weekend, long weekend, or sabbatical.
Why it’s for you:
🌿 Reconnect with nature and community.
🌿 Join hands-on conservation missions.
🌿 Use your skills (e.g. communication, data, outreach)
🌿 Volunteer solo, with a friend, or even your work team
🌿 You don’t need a biology degree, just curiosity and motivation.
For NGOs and Nonprofits
Does your organization work with youth, the environment, or sustainability? We invite NGOs to co-organize actions, send volunteers, and amplify local efforts.
Opportunities for NGOs:
🌿 Co-host eco-days, workshops, or cleanup events.
🌿 Use our multilingual awareness materials.
🌿 Connect your members to real-life EU-level fieldwork.
🌿 Participate in replication and knowledge-sharing events.
We’re happy to provide logos, visibility, and co-branded communication. Let’s collaborate!
For Companies (CSR)
Looking for a meaningful CSR activity that supports EU biodiversity goals, your ESG reporting, and your team?
What we offer:
🌿 Fully-organized 1-day or multi-day CSR actions.
Habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, biodiversity support.
Team-building in nature (group dynamics, no phones).
Certificate of participation, photos, and co-branding. Long-term partnership opportunities.
Whether you’re a large firm or a local business, your team can leave a positive mark on the landscape.
Where You’ll Volunteer
Czech Republic
South Bohemia
- CZ0314021 Borkovická blata
- CZ0310001 Fabián – Homolka
- CZ0314044 Opolenec
- CZ0310067 Ryšovy
- CZ0310020 Velký a Malý Kamýk
- CZ0314126 Hlubocké obory
Moravian-Silesian Region
- CZ0813457 Niva Olše – Věřňovice
- CZ0814093 Hraniční meandry Odry
- CZ0813474 Údolí Moravice
- CZ0810423 Hněvošický háj
- CZ0810035 Kojetínské vrchy
Olomouc Region
- CZ0714772 Údolí Bystřice
- CZ0713827 Stará Červená Voda – lesní komplex
Poland
Dolnośląskie
- PLH020016 Góry Bialskie i Grupa Śnieżnika
Opolskie
- PLH160004 Ostoja Sławniowicko-Burgrabicka
- PLH160007 Góry Opawskie
- PLH160018 Rozumicki Las
Śląskie
- PLH240005 Beskid Śląski
- PLH240013 Graniczny Meander Odry
- PLH240001 Cieszyńskie Źródła Tufowe
How to Join?
Becoming a volunteer is easy:
🤝 Fill out the application form below.
🤝 Tell us your interests and availability.
🤝 We’ll match you with the right mission or role.
🤝 Receive all info by email, show up, and make a difference!