Na Fir Bolg! A solidarity and alternative festival 

April 21, 2026


Project Code: BE-SCI W12.10 

Category & type of work: Festival, Set Up, Installation, Logistics. 

Country: Belgium 

Date: 27 Jun 2026 — 12 Jul 2026 

About the Project: Na Fir Bolg is a three-day music festival in the Flemish region of Belgium! The festival began in 1966, as a fundraiser for several environmental organisations. Since then it has grown over the years, now holding two stages for local and international folk music. 

Requirements: A moderate level of physical fitness is required due to the hard manual work.

 

More info and how to apply 

 

This project is part of VSI’s International Volunteer Projects (IVP) programme, a unique form of values-based volunteering that brings together people from around the world to work on short-term projects with local communities. More info on the programme here.     

 

 

  1. Apply online on the SCI international website 

 

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