FACILITATION APPRENTICESHIP
Join Terra Alta's education team
This immersive apprenticeship is designed for those who wish to step into the role of a permaculture educator while deepening their skills in group facilitation. As a co-facilitator, you will support the delivery of courses and community-based learning experiences, preparing classes, gaining hands-on practice in guiding groups through both theory and applied regenerative practices.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This position will:
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Support you to become a certified permaculture teacher*
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Strengthen your confidence and presence in front of groups
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Deepen your knowledge and practical skills in permaculture education
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Immerse you into community living, sustainable lifestyle, and connection with nature
Prerequisites:
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Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC). Please send a copy of your certificate with your application
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Solid experience in regenerative practices (gardening, natural building, community work, etc.)
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Confidence and willingness to live on our off-grid farm
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Availability and commitment for the whole duration of the experience (mid May - end October)
*please note that the apprenticeship does not give you the permaculture teacher certificate through the UK permaculture association, but it supports your process in receiving it if you wish to do so in the future.
WHAT WE OFFER
We believe in a system of reciprocity, where we offer what we have - knowledge and expertise, an established land-based demonstration site, and food and accommodation, in exchange for highly motivated and skilled people wanting to make a difference within the world of permaculture. Please note that this is a volunteer apprenticeship position offering the following in exchange for your commitment:
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Food - you will have access to all our garden vegetables and our staple ingredients. Please note that we offer vegetarian and mostly vegan food (except optional butter and eggs from our chickens) and we can not cater to other dietary requirements.
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Accommodation - you will camp in our serene cork-oak forest on the land
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Use of facilities: communal showers (hot and cold) as well as compost toilets, a community kitchen, and social spaces
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Training and tutoring in permaculture education
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A Permaculture Design Course to add yo your already existing one: you will be able to join classes throughout the summer and receive your certificate at the end
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Access to an arts centre with musical instruments, building and handcraft tools
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Access to our online resource platform
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Access to our offline resources while you're here (we have an extensive Permaculture library)
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Access to our extensive network of past students and team members via our Telegram group
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Wifi (limited as we run on solar energy and there are always some cloudy days, though generally speaking throughout the summer there is no shortage of sunny days). Please also note that there is very limited mobile data reception on the land
MORE DETAILS
We are looking for a co-facilitator that can join us from mid May to the end of October 2026 . We expect:
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Commitment to the full period
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You will work around 6-7 hours per day during the Permaculture Design Courses. Due to the residential nature of the courses the hours may differ throughout, including some weekend hours that may be needed. This will always be compensated.
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You will be delivering classes and support in the preparation of the course content and materials
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We expect the following values: honesty, trust, respect, responsibility, open-mindedness, authenticity, accountability, and drive
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While we will guide you, you are responsible for making the most out of your journey here by asking questions and being proactive
