Volunteering in nature - ESC at Landschap De Liereman Belgium
BC Landschap De Liereman vzw
Bezoekerscentrum Landschap De Liereman
2360 Oud-Turnhout, Belgium
Description
Do you love nature and being outdoors? Do you want to make a difference for nature and the climate? Than you are the volunteer we are looking for! The visitor center ‘Landschap De Liereman’ is located near Turnhout, a small city in the north of Belgium. The center is connected to ‘Landschap De Liereman’ one of the oldest recognized nature reserves in Belgium and operates under the flag of Natuurpunt, the largest nature organization of Flanders. We stand up for nature and biodiversity and strive to protect open space and the quality of the environment. You will participate in the daily activities of the visitor center and the reserve 'Landschap De Liereman. This means helping in the bar and kitchen during the opening hours, working in nature and supporting our volunteers with nature conservation and restoration, taking care of our animals (such as horses, ponies and Galloway cows), developing educational activities for kids, schools and other target groups.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will stay in an appartment in the citycenter of Turnhout, about 5 km of the visitor center. You will be co-housing with another ESC volunteer. The appartment has two separate bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room We offer you a bike to explore the area and reach the visitor center.
Training during the activity
You will receive on-the-job training from our staff and volunteers. You will be involved in various tasks and projects but also take initiative. The volunteering project also gives you the opportunity to join an on-arrival and mid-term training, organized by the national agency.
Participant profile
We are looking for one volunteer who loves nature and being outdoors, enjoy meeting new people and working as a team with other volunteers, is willing to learn new skills, tasks initiative, has a flexible attitude and is responsible. Do you recognize yourself in this description? Then sign up to volunteer at the visitor center! Follow our volunteers Isabel & Marta https://www.instagram.com/escliereman/?hl=nl
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/08/2024 to 30/09/2025
Activity location
Schuurhovenberg 43, 2360 Oud-Turnhout, Belgium
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 23/06/2024 23:59