🇳🇱 ESC Volunteering in the Netherlands 🐄 Animal Care and Green Maintenance at an Off Grid Village 🌲

Description

Individual volunteering: Are you eager to help us out with our daily activities at a unique off-grid location, where you can develop practical skills in animal care, renovation, and green maintenance? Are you someone who likes animals and nature, while trying something out of your comfort zone? This is a project for those who love practical outdoor work, aren't afraid to get their hands dirty, and have a go-getter mentality with a proactive attitude. We place a strong emphasis on sustainable living. Our animal family includes 2 cows, 3 ponies, sheep, 2 pigs, chickens, geese, an aviary, 2 dogs, and a cat. The tasks are physically demanding, and the weather can be challenging in the Netherlands during November and December. We are looking for around 3 individuals!

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The accommodation is at BioArt Village, a beautiful location surrounded by a forest inside the city of Eindhoven. The place is off-grid, fulfilling basic needs, and participants must approach this with a non-wasteful mindset. Common areas include the bathroom, kitchen, and living room. In addition to pocket money, you also receive food money, so basic cooking skills are necessary. The center and shops are around 25 minutes by bike. Airport is nearby.

Training during the activity

Our project offers multiple durations, so there is something for everyone. We provide short-term volunteering with a minimum duration of two months, and long-term volunteering when possible (up to 6 months). During your time assisting us in developing BioArt Village, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about renovation, animal care, permaculture gardening, and green maintenance. Training in these areas will be provided during the activity.

Participant profile

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in nature, like physical outdoor work, and who embrace living off-grid. They should be ready to tackle challenges, capable of daily sustainable animal care, outdoor work, and assisting with restoring the area. Participants are able to work independently and effectively as team players. A positive attitude and strong motivation are essential. The place is quiet and serene with nature, so the project resonates more with those who have an affinity with nature, quietness and respect for animals. We encourage individuals with fewer opportunities to apply, and understanding and living sustainably with limited resources is crucial. Please note that participants must be in good mental and physical health to perform the required tasks and commit to staying in the program for its entire duration. (note: participants outside the SCHENGEN area must take into account extra time it takes before starting)

Activity details

Activity type

Individual volunteering

Activity dates

From 09/11/2026 to 11/01/2027

Location

Oirschotsedijk 14-10, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Deadline

No application deadline

Project code

2025-1-NL02-ESC51-VTJ-000346978

Topics

Looking for participants from

18 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇳🇱 Netherlands.