ESC: EXPERIENCE SIMPLE LIVING WITH OTHERS IN NATURE

Name: ESC: EXPERIENCE SIMPLE LIVING WITH OTHERS IN NATURE
Start: 2026-07-01
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Ter Apel, Netherlands

Code: 52191 Copied

Netherlands European Voluntary Service Social work Environment European Voluntary Service Social work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

During this funded volunteering opportunity you will live and work in the dynamic ecovillage Land van Aine in Ter Apel and contribute to the national Dutch ecovillage network. You will develop new competences, make friends and actively become part of a regenerative culture. This ESC opportunity is for EU residents/citizens under 30 interested in developing ecological and social skills and curious about the ecovillage movement. You participate in various activities, from gardening to cooking and from building maintenance to eventmanagement. Moreover, you will be part in communal events such as yoga, meditation and sharingcircles.

🏠 Accommodation on site

You will get a basic private accomodation, such as a wagon or a room in the communal house. We eat organic vegetarian and 5 out of 7 days, one of the villagers cooks for the whole group. We also have a non commercial shop with all you need for breakfast, lunch and snacks. You can make use of the communal kitchen whenever needed. The nearest treinstation is Emmen and pick up service can be arranged! Also, there are frequent busses going to and from the station. Bicycles are available for exploring the environment.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for dedicated volunteers who are sociable and enthusiastic about community life. Inspiring people who love being in nature, are cooperative open minded and not afraid to step out of their comfort zone! Please ONLY apply when you have an European passport and send your motivation to the email of the contactperson.
Deadline: 30/08/2026 00:00

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

NL52191

01/07/2026 → 31/12/2026

Closed

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Deadline: 30/08/2026

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

9561 Ter Apel, Netherlands

Netherlands

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Summer Time

Local time: 21:32 (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