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ESC: BioArt Village - Solidarity Winter

Code: 43275 Copied

Netherlands European Voluntary Service Environment European Voluntary Service Environment Fixed dates

About the project

ESC: BioArt Village - Solidarity Winter

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Are you eager to volunteer at a unique off-grid location, help restore a monumental site in nature, and develop practical skills in animal care, renovation, and green maintenance? This is a project for those who love practical 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.

🏠 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 centre and shops are around 20 minutes by bike (bike provided on loan for your use during your stay, we expect you to treat it with care). Public transit bus stop is just around the corner. Airport is nearby.

🎒 Leisure activities

Our project offers multiple durations, so there is something for everyone. We provide short-term volunteering for those eligible (59 days) 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.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: At our sustainable BioArt Forest, hard work and limited resources are part of the journey. Understanding and living sustainably with limited resources is crucial. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in nature and 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 must be 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. However, 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. As part of our commitment to sustainable living, we handle all materials with care, recycle as much as possible, and expect participants to adopt the same mindset in their approach to everything. We compost waste materials, which are then used in our garden beds. The shower and washing machine operate on a coin system to prevent water and energy waste. These are just a few examples of how we live sustainably at BioArt Village. We expect participants to treat the accommodation, belongings, materials, location, animals, and each other with care and respect throughout their stay.
Deadline: No application 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.

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📅 Available sessions

NL43275

14/11/2024 → 14/06/2025

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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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 Standard Time

Local time: 21:37 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Dutch Western Frisian