Experiencing our ‘new earth community’ Live-to-Be

Activity description

This a unique chance to use your skills and enthusiasm and gain new experiences in community living at Live-to-Be, a pioneering project for highly sensitive young adults. Are you interested in self-sustained community living and do you like to learn more about: Work in the garden and greenhouse (growing Biodynamic and permaculture food) and maintaining and developing the land and nature around the gardens and buildings. Assisting in simple construction work in small building projects Being a host for our guests and co-organiser of events, which are being organized by Live-to-Be Being part of the various aspects of running and living in a small community Assisting in diverse tasks like communication, website, social media, etc. Live-to-Be is a community in transition. This makes it a very interesting period where many aspects of community building are at hand. You will live together with the

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

It provides an opportunity to join meaningful work and experiential learning while your food, accommodation, traveling, pocket money, insurance and mentorship are fully covered. Your host for this project is ‘Live-to-Be’ (www.live-to-be.com). During your stay you will live in a trailer of your own. This trailer is well equipped with electricity, water, a simple kitchen, a good bed and appropriate heating. For the common facilities (toilet, shower, big community kitchen and living room, food storage, laundry room) we all use the Lightship, our community building. This Ligh

Training during the activity

At Live-to-Be, as a volunteer, you'll receive training for various tasks. The team consists of ESC volunteers and permanent members, with a supervisor and mentor providing support. Tasks include gardening, building, event hosting, and communal living. You'll learn about horticulture, self-sufficiency, hospitality, and communication. The community manages communication, website, social media, and fosters innovative community living. Apply with your skills and preferences. Training and guidance will be provided, allowing you to contribute to Live-to-Be's diverse aspects.

Participant profile

Interested in self sustained community living and do you like to learn more about: *Work in the garden and greenhouse (growing Biodynamic and permaculture food) and maintaining and developing the land and nature around the gardens and buildings. *Assisting in simple construction work in small building projects; *Being host for our guests and co-organizer of events, which are being organized by Live-to-Be; *Being part of the various aspects of running and living in a small community; *Assisting in diverse tasks like communication, website, social media, etc.

Activity dates

A total of 17 week(s) during the period 01/07/2023 to 31/12/2023

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Activity location

Ubuntulaan 31, 1349 EH Almere Netherlands

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 Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Georgia, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Kosovo * UN resolution, British Antarctic Territory, Anguilla, Aruba, Saint Barthélemy, Bermuda, Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canary Islands, Curaçao, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Greenland, Guadeloupe, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cayman Islands, Saint Martin (french part), Martinique, Montserrat, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, St Pierre and Miquelon, Pitcairn, Réunion, Saint Helena, Sint Maarten (dutch part), Turks and Caicos Islands, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Virgin Islands (British), Wallis and Futuna

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Environment and natural protection

Health and wellbeing

Education and training

Creativity and culture

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Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 24/07/2023

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