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AGROFLOAT - Floating Platfomr for Vegetables Production

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The experience

AGROFLOAT 4.0 aims to develop and validate an innovative modular floating platform for hydroponic vegetable production. The system will produce celery, leek, lettuce and tomato seedlings, as well as marketable lettuce. It integrates two-level cultivation, closed-loop irrigation, renewable energy, LED lighting and intelligent monitoring to optimize resource use, reduce production costs and enable sustainable farming on inland waters.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Join us in Poland and become part of AGROFLOAT 4.0, an innovative agricultural research and development project exploring the future of sustainable food production.

Our goal is to develop and test modular floating farming platforms that allow vegetables to be grown directly on lakes and other inland water bodies without occupying traditional agricultural land.

The project combines hydroponics, renewable energy, smart farming technologies, automated irrigation and environmental monitoring to explore new approaches to food production.

We are developing a two-level cultivation system designed for growing celery root, leek, lettuce and tomato seedlings, as well as fresh lettuce for harvest. The floating platforms will integrate solar energy, LED grow lights, water recycling systems and intelligent sensors to monitor plant growth and growing conditions.


Activities & Shift

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to discover how innovative agricultural technologies are developed and tested in practice.
Depending on the current stage of the project, activities may include:
- Helping with vegetable seedlings, planting and general plant care.
- Learning about hydroponic cultivation and closed-loop irrigation systems.
- Supporting the preparation and maintenance of experimental growing areas.
- Assisting with basic observations of plant growth and environmental conditions.
- Discovering how solar energy and automation can support sustainable agriculture.
- Participating in everyday farm activities and exchanging ideas about ecological food production.
- Cleaning the pond

No previous experience in agricultural technology is required. Curiosity, enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to learn are the most important qualities.


Rules

Welcome to AGROFLOAT 4.0! We are happy to invite international volunteers to join our innovative sustainable agriculture project in Poland.

Our goal is to create a friendly, respectful and inspiring environment where everyone can learn, exchange ideas and contribute to the development of new agricultural technologies.

To make your stay enjoyable and safe, please follow a few simple rules.
1. Respect & Positive Attitude
We value kindness, honesty, open communication and mutual respect. Volunteers from different countries, cultures and backgrounds are welcome. Discrimination, harassment and aggressive behaviour are not tolerated.

2. Responsibility & Teamwork
Please be punctual, reliable and willing to participate in the activities agreed upon before your arrival. If you are unsure how to perform a task, just ask. We believe teamwork and communication are essential.

3. Safety First
AGROFLOAT 4.0 involves agricultural equipment, water, electrical systems and experimental technologies.
Always follow safety instructions.
Do not operate machinery, pumps, electrical systems or experimental equipment without permission and appropriate training.
Do not enter floating platforms, boats or restricted technical areas without supervision or authorization.
Report any damage, equipment malfunction or unsafe situation immediately.

4. Care for Nature & Sustainability
We respect the environment and aim to minimize waste, conserve water and use resources responsibly. Please keep the farm and surrounding natural areas clean. Never release fertilizers, chemicals or other substances into the lake or nearby waterways.

5. Daily Activities & Working Hours
Volunteer activities and schedules will be agreed upon in advance, in accordance with the conditions of the Worldpackers arrang