Become a volunteer in rural Netherlands and join our heritage regeneration project!
DE PROEF
Frederiksoord, Nederland
Beschrijving
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!
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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
Wat leer je?
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)
Wie zoeken we?
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!
Begin- en einddatum
A total of 16 week(s) during the period 01/08/2026 to 12/12/2026
Locatie
Majoor van Swietenlaan, Frederiksoord, Nederland
Soort activiteit
Individueel vrijwilligerswerk
Voor deelnemers uit:
België, Bulgarije, Curaçao, Denemarken, Duitsland, Finland, Frankrijk, Griekenland, Hongarije, Italië, Kroatië, Litouwen, Luxemburg, Noorwegen, Polen, Portugal, Spanje, Tsjechië, Zweden
Thema
Environment and natural protection
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Uiterste sollicitatiedatum
Uiterste inschrijvingsdatum: 13/07/2026 12:00
Projectcode
2025-2-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000379964