Become a volunteer in rural Netherlands and join our heritage regeneration project!
DE PROEF
Frederiksoord, Países Bajos
Descripción
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!
Alojamiento, manutención y transporte
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!
Formación durante la actividad
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).
Perfil del participante
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.
Fechas de la actividad
A total of 13 week(s) during the period 01/06/2027 to 31/08/2027
Lugar de la actividad
Majoor van Swietenlaan, Frederiksoord, Países Bajos
Tipo de actividad
Voluntariado individual
Se buscan participantes de
Alemania, Bulgaria, Bélgica, Chequia, Croacia, Curazao, Dinamarca, España, Finlandia, Francia, Grecia, Hungría, Irlanda, Italia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburgo, Noruega, Polonia, Suecia
Temas de la actividad
Environment and natural protection
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Fecha límite para la presentación de solicitudes
No hay plazo de solicitud
Código del proyecto
2026-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000401583