EXPERIENCE SIMPLE LIVING WITH OTHERS IN NATURE
Stichting EcodorpenNetwerk
Coöperatieve vereniging 'Ecodorp Land van Aine' U.A.
Ter Apel, Netherlands
Description
During this funded volunteering opportunity you will live and work in the dynamic ecovillage Land van Aine in Ter Apel and contribute to the national Dutch ecovillage network. You will develop new competences, make friends and actively become part of a regenerative culture. This ESC opportunity is for EU residents/citizens under 30 interested in developing ecological and social skills and curious about the ecovillage movement. You participate in various activities, from gardening to cooking and from building maintenance to eventmanagement. Moreover, you will be part in communal events such as yoga, meditation and sharingcircles.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You will get a basic private accomodation, such as a wagon or a room in the communal house. We eat organic vegetarian and 5 out of 7 days, one of the villagers cooks for the whole group. We also have a non commercial shop with all you need for breakfast, lunch and snacks. You can make use of the communal kitchen whenever needed. The nearest treinstation is Emmen and pick up service can be arranged! Also, there are frequent busses going to and from the station. Bicycles are available for exploring the environment.
Training during the activity
Participant profile
We are looking for dedicated volunteers who are sociable and enthusiastic about community life. Inspiring people who love being in nature, are cooperative open minded and not afraid to step out of their comfort zone! Please ONLY apply when you have an European passport and send your motivation to the email of the contactperson.
Activity dates
A total of 24 week(s) during the period 01/07/2026 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
Ter Apel, Netherlands
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/08/2026 00:00
Project code
2026-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000400937