Become a volunteer in rural Netherlands and join our heritage regeneration project!
DE PROEF
Frederiksoord, Netherlands
Description
Search for volenteers as soon as of August
DE PROEF in Frederiksoord, Netherlands, is a unique heritage regeneration project where history, ecology, creativity, and community come together. This previously abandoned horticultural school is located As an EU Solidarity Corps volunteer, you'll be part of transforming a historic 140-year-old site into a thriving hub for ecology, sustainable innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange. We welcome enthusiastic, hands-on individuals, especially those interested and with an (basic) experience in hospitality, horticulture, landscaping, ecology, and heritage conservation. No prior experience is required—just curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a love for plants and the outdoors!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
What We Offer
1. Accommodation – A private room in our residence, shared with a vibrant community of artists, designers, researchers, and fellow volunteers.
2. Meals Covered – Your food and stay are fully funded by the program.
3. A Unique Experience – Live and work in a beautiful rural setting, explore Dutch horticultural heritage, and contribute to an inspiring project with real impact.
4. Some Pocket Money - To keep you going
5. Travel Costs
6. Time to spend on your own projects
Training during the activity
As a volunteer at DE PROEF, you'll gain hands-on experience in hospitality, horticulture, landscape management, and ecological restoration while working alongside local experts and an international team. Your activities may include:
1. Helping with food production, local food chains, and recipe development
2. Sustainable Cultivation
3. Education & Community Engagement
4. Garden & Landscape Restoration
5. Help out at cultural events (like theatre productions, markets and more)
Participant profile
We welcome enthusiastic, hands-on individuals, especially those interested and with an (basic) experience in working with food, horticulture, landscaping, ecology, and heritage conservation. No prior experience is required; just curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a love for plants and the outdoors!
Activity dates
A total of 16 week(s) during the period 01/08/2026 to 12/12/2026
Activity location
Majoor van Swietenlaan, Frederiksoord, Netherlands
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 13/07/2026 12:00
Project code
2025-2-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000379964