Technical/ creative volunteer, long term, Netherlands
Stichting erfgoedpark Batavialand
Lelystad, Netherlands
Description
Rebuild some parts of the Batavia, mast, yards, forge, traditional ship building of new 16 century replica. 19 meters long. The Bataviawerf is a dockyard with special ambitions. Ships from the golden century age, which have been important in our maritime history. Our organisation is depending on the work of volunteers for some years already. A lot of foreign volunteers helped to build the ship “Batavia” and still helping for the construction of “Het water schip”. The Bataviawerf could not exist without the help of numerous volunteers which help in showing everybody the way of building ships in the 17th century.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
- you will share a House with other volunteers in Lelystad (4 people max.) - you will have a bike - you work fromTuesday to Friday from 9:00 till 17.00 (4 days) - you will get pocket and food money -The trips to Holland and back are covered (please keep the recipes) -All the house bills are paid for. Inclusive wifi -A discount card for public transport -At 12 a clock you get a dutch lunch at the yard. -Dutch lessons. -Insurance arranged by HENNER - We will make an activity agreement (AA) and you will have to sign it (when it’s ready we will contact you).
Training during the activity
The volunteer will have personal freedom. This means that there is enough space to grow in the organisation besides the fixed activities. Of course the foundation will give a structure in which the volunteer can find his challenge. If there are things that you think can be changed to benefit the organisation, you are more than welcome to share your opinion with the team leaders because foundation Batavia prefers to have volunteers for one year, the volunteers will have the opportunity to grow in the organisation and get responsibilities. We aim at the highest level of quality possible.
Participant profile
The volunteer is working in a very active and flexible foundation, so should be able to cope with this. However we point out that the volunteering work can be hard. - Technical, energetic, open-minded, sociable, creative in finding solutions. - Enthusiastic manual work (indoor and outdoor) - Interested in traditional ships - ''Good'' English communication skills - Technical background Will be a plus
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 05/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
Activity location
Oostvaardersdijk 01-09,, Lelystad, Netherlands
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000346529