Become a volunteer in rural Netherlands and join our heritage regeneration project!
DE PROEF
Frederiksoord, Netherlands
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!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
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!
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'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.
Activity dates
A total of 22 week(s) during the period 08/01/2027 to 30/06/2027
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, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, 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
No application deadline
Project code
2025-2-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000379964