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.
What volunteers do
- 🌿 Restore ecosystems and plant trees
- 🌿 Monitor wildlife and biodiversity
- 🌿 Support forest clean-ups and field actions
- 🌿 Learn about ecology and climate resilience
What volunteers gain
- 🌿 Official certificate of involvement
- 🌿 International community experience
- 🌿 Practical fieldwork in nature
- 🌿 Personal growth and new friendships
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 and 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.
- 🌿 Reconnect with nature and community
- 🌿 Join hands-on conservation missions
- 🌿 Use your skills in communication, data, outreach or coordination
- 🌿 Volunteer solo, with a friend, or with your work team
- 🌿 No biology degree needed — 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.
- 🌿 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, ESG reporting, and your team?
- 🌿 Fully organized 1-day or multi-day CSR actions
- 🌿 Habitat restoration and invasive plant removal
- 🌿 Biodiversity support and team-building in nature
- 🌿 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
Our volunteer activities take place across selected forest and biodiversity sites in the Czech Republic and Poland, connecting local action with cross-border environmental impact.
South Bohemia, Czech Republic
Wetlands, forest habitats and protected nature areas including Borkovická blata, Opolenec, Ryšovy, Velký and Malý Kamýk, and Hlubocké obory.
Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic
Key ecological areas around Niva Olše, Hraniční meandry Odry, Údolí Moravice, Hněvošický háj, and Kojetínské vrchy.
Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
Volunteer work may take place around Údolí Bystřice and Stará Červená Voda forest complex, supporting habitat protection and ecological restoration.
Poland – Silesian, Opole & Lower Silesian Regions
Activities may involve sites such as Beskid Śląski, Graniczny Meander Odry, Góry Opawskie, Rozumicki Las, and Góry Bialskie.
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