ESC: BioArt Village - Solidarity (fall/winter)

Name: ESC: BioArt Village - Solidarity (fall/winter)
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-11-29
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Code: 53888 Copied

Netherlands European Voluntary Service Environment European Voluntary Service Environment Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Individual volunteering from October 2026 and onwards: 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? Want to try 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, 5 horses used for coaching with the homeless, 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 the fall and winter! You must be well adjusted to the Dutch weather.

🏠 Accommodation on site

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.

🎒 Leisure activities

Our project offers multiple durations, so there is something for everyone. We provide short-term volunteering with a minimum duration of two months, or 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.

⚠️ Requirements

The 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. 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.
Deadline:

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

NL53888

01/10/2026 → 29/11/2026

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Netherlands

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:12 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Dutch