Become a volunteer in rural Netherlands and join our heritage regeneration project!
DE PROEF
Frederiksoord, Pays-Bas
Description
Located in northern Netherlands, DE PROEF is a unique heritage regeneration project where history, ecology, creativity, and community come together. As an EU Solidarity Corps volunteer, you'll be part of transforming this historic 140-year-old place (once a horticultural school) into a thriving hub for ecology, sustainable innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange. We welcome enthusiastic, hands-on individuals, especially those interested 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!
Modalités d'hébergement, de restauration et de transport
What We Offer: 1. Accommodation – A private room in our residence, shared with a community of artists, designers, researchers, and fellow volunteers; 2. Meals Covered – We provide you with the essentials for cooking; 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; 7. Learn new skills!
Formation pendant l’activité
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).
Profil du participant
We're looking for motivated, hands-on people who enjoy getting involved and learning new things. Experience in hospitality, horticulture, landscaping, ecology, and heritage conservation is always welcome, but it’s not essential.
Dates de l’activité
A total of 22 week(s) during the period 08/01/2027 to 30/06/2027
Lieu de l’activité
Majoor van Swietenlaan, Frederiksoord, Pays-Bas
Type d’activité
Volontariat individuel
Nous recherchons des participants venus de
Allemagne, Belgique, Bulgarie, Croatie, Curaçao, Danemark, Espagne, Finlande, France, Grèce, Hongrie, Irlande, Italie, Liechtenstein, Lituanie, Luxembourg, Norvège, Pologne, Portugal, Suède, Tchéquie
Thèmes de l’activité
Environment and natural protection
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures
Pas de date limite de dépôt de candidature
Code du projet
2025-2-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000379964