🇳🇱 ESC Volunteering in Netherlands 🌱 Circular Sustainability & Farm Life Experience 🇳🇱

Introduction

Wake up every day surrounded by nature, work on a real estate with gardens and farmland, and experience what sustainable living actually looks like 🌿 This ESC project is not theory — it’s hands-on circular living where you grow food, work with farmers, and contribute to preserving cultural heritage.

💡 Did You Know? 🌍 Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and a major student hub, combining historical heritage with a vibrant international atmosphere.

Activity Dates

🗓️ 01 May 2026 – 30 April 2027

Application Deadline

📅 03 April 2026 (07:00)

Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Activities & Methodology

🌱 Work in gardens: planting, weeding, harvesting
🌿 Maintain green areas and support circular farming practices
🚜 Collaborate with local farmers and learn sustainable agriculture
🏡 Support estate maintenance and seasonal activities
💡 In winter: contribute to events, communication, and marketing
🍅 Grow food for local restaurant and community

💡 Did You Know? 🎓 ESC sustainability projects often follow circular economy principles — meaning waste is reused, food is locally produced, and environmental impact is minimized through daily practices.

Objectives

🌍 Promote circular sustainability and eco-friendly living
🌱 Support local agriculture and food production
🏡 Preserve cultural heritage and natural environments
🧠 Develop practical and life skills through hands-on work

Accommodation & Food

🏠 Private bedroom in shared apartment overlooking the estate
🍳 Shared kitchen and living space
💶 Food budget provided (self-cooking)
🍽️ Some meals shared with farmers

Financial Conditions

💶 Pocket money + food allowance provided under ESC

Travel

✈️ Travel costs covered according to ESC rules

Certification

📜 Youthpass certificate provided

Participant Profile

🌱 Strong motivation for sustainability and outdoor work
💪 Willing to do physical work and get hands dirty
⚡ Independent, proactive, and responsible
🗣️ Able to communicate in English
🤝 Open to building a social life outside the project

Working Language

🗣️ English

Application Method

⚠️ Mandatory info meeting: 7 April at 11:00 (Dutch time)

Application Link

https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50795_en

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