EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY LIFE
Stichting EcodorpenNetwerk
Stichting Ecodorp Bergen
Bergen, Netherlands
Description
During this funded volunteering opportunity you will live and work in the dynamic ecovillage of Bergen. You will develop new competences, make friends and actively become part of a regenerative culture. This ESC opportunity is for EU residents/citizens until the age of 30 interested in developing ecological and social skills and curious about the ecovillage movement. You will be living and working in Ecovillage Bergen. As a volunteer you will participate in various activities, from gardening to cooking and from building maintenance to help organizing events.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will have your own bedroom in a house with a shared living room, kitchen, and bathroom. We cook vegetarian meal, with vegetables from our garden. You will use a bike for short distance transportation and public transport for long distances.
Training during the activity
Participant profile
You are between 18 and 30 years old and you hold an European passport. You enjoy being outdoors, are accustomed to or willing to perform physical work, and like to do all kind of things. You have a positive attitude and are open to what community life entails. You are willing to learn about other cultures and customs, live with others, and reflect on your own behavior. Please send your motivation directly to the email of the contactperson.
Activity dates
A total of 28 week(s) during the period 01/08/2026 to 31/03/2027
Activity location
Bergen, Netherlands
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/09/2026 00:00
Project code
2026-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000400937