Discover the castle: circular sustainability and history
STICHTING INTERNATIONALE WERKKAMPEN
Maastricht, Nederländerna
Beskrivning
Wake up every morning to views of a castle and green hills. This project can make that happen! You'll volunteer on a historic estate with gardens, forests, and farmland, helping to protect its cultural heritage and nature. Sustainability is at the heart of everything: food is grown on site, waste is reused, and local production reduces transport and CO2 emissions. All profits from the hotel and restaurant go directly towards restoring the estate for future generations. Curious? Have a look: www.vaeshartelt.nl As a volunteer, you help care for the land and support circular living. Your tasks change with the seasons. In spring, summer and autumn, you work outside: planting, weeding, harvesting, and maintaining gardens and green areas. In winter, you may help with indoor tasks like events, communication, or marketing. You will work with local farmers and learn new skills, such as gardening, food growing, and creative activities. This project combines nature, community, and heritage.
Logi, mat och transporter
You will stay in an appartment overlooking the estate. You will have simple private bedroom for yourself, and share the living room, kitchen, and bathroom with one other person. You will get budget to cook for yourself. On some working days, you'll eat together with the farmers. The estate is located on the edge of Maastricht, and it's easy to explore by bike, foot or public transport. Maastricht is a beautiful city with many international students and a lot of things to do in you free time.
Utbildning under verksamheten
After arrival in the Netherlands, volunteers will take part in two trainings from the National Agency. They will also get support from a local mentor. Youthpass will be used to help volunteers reflect on what they learn during the project. For the project, volunteers will receive clear instructions about working safely on the farm, including how to use tools and equipment. They will also get guidance and supervision when needed.
Deltagarens profil
You: - are available for a minimum of 6 months and up to 1 year. - are flexible from 1 June 2026 onwards to start. - are very motivated to contribute to circular sustainability - like working outside and are interested in agriculture - don't mind rolling up your sleeves and doing physical work - take initiative and are able to work independently - help where needed. You can express yourself well in English - like to go out and create a social life for yourself outside of the project !! Mandatory information meeting !! We will be hosting a mandatory information meeting as part of the selection process. Depending on the number of applications received, you will be invited to join one of the following sessions: First option: Thursday, 30 April at 2:00 PM (CET) (Dutch time 14.00) Additional option (if fewer applications are received): Wednesday, 6 May at 2:00 PM (CET) (Dutch time 14.00) Attendance is required to proceed in the selection process. Please save these dates in your agenda.
Datum
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/06/2026 to 01/06/2027
Plats
Weert 9, Maastricht, Nederländerna
Typ av verksamhet
Individuellt volontärarbete
Söker deltagare från
Belgien, Bulgarien, Cypern, Danmark, Estland, Finland, Frankrike, Grekland, Irland, Italien, Kroatien, Lettland, Liechtenstein, Litauen, Luxemburg, Malta, Norge, Polen, Portugal, Rumänien, Slovakien, Slovenien, Spanien, Sverige, Tjeckien, Tyskland, Ukraina, Ungern, Österrike
Aktivitetens ämnen
Social challenges
Creativity and culture
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Sista ansökningsdag
Sista ansökningsdag: 29/04/2026 07:00
Projektkod
2025-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000347982