Become a volunteer in rural Netherlands and join our heritage regeneration project!
DE PROEF
Frederiksoord, Nederland
Beschrijving
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!
Regelingen voor accommodatie, eten, en vervoer
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!
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'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.
Begin- en einddatum
A total of 22 week(s) during the period 08/01/2027 to 30/06/2027
Locatie
Majoor van Swietenlaan, Frederiksoord, Nederland
Soort activiteit
Individueel vrijwilligerswerk
Voor deelnemers uit:
België, Bulgarije, Curaçao, Denemarken, Duitsland, Finland, Frankrijk, Griekenland, Hongarije, Ierland, Italië, Kroatië, Liechtenstein, 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
Geen uiterste sollicitatiedatum
Projectcode
2025-2-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000379964