📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
In 2011 we did start with developing the environment of our center. Bit by bit new things entered the space all given birth by a volunteer with a passion: a garden, a compost toilet, a baking oven , a nature exploring path, art in the garden a music podium,...
The aim is that we bring the youngsters of the day center in contact with different environmental issues. Not just by offering them activities, but mainly by acting immediately in the environment. The garden is a place where volunteers take care of and vegetables can be used in the kitchen. By creating interesting corners in the environment the place gets more attractive and may have an educational level. Besides this different projects are taking place in the centre: horses, day centre for youngsters, rope course, sports, music, ... they all need support on environmental en practical level. Our days start at 9am and we end at 16pm.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteer will live in a house near to the project(app 500m) together with other EVS volunteers. It is located in a small village. The volunteer will have a room that he/she can lock with a key. Bathroom and kitchen are in common with other volunteers. Terras and outside places are in common with another project. The volunteer is getting a food budget to arrange his food outside the work hours. During work the volunteer has lunch in the project. The volunteer will get a bike to go to the shop, the bus or train station. A bus card is provided to travel with the bus to the city.
🎒 Leisure activities
In the first month the volunteer will get some preparation about life in the project, Language course, working in a team and living together with other volunteers.
In September the volunteer will take part in an on arrival training organized by the National agency and in January again in the mid term training.
During the year the project is providing some language support to learn Dutch and coaching moments for personal learning and understanding of philosophy of the work. A local volunteer will also on request give some training about how to set up targets, how to make a good CV.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: A volunteer with a passion for environmental issues, ecology, garden and eventually cooking.
willing to work outdoors, keep outdoor spaces in a good shape
Being able to organize some work by yourself, taking initiative for own projects and activities to develop.
able to live in rural setting (nearest city Leuven is 12km), willing to use the bike or bus
independant in living,cooking, taking care of the house
willing to learn Dutch
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/02/2023
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.