ESC: Learn by Doing: Practical Volunteering in Ommen

Olde Vechte foundation is a non-formal organisation, established in 1966, which is situated in Ommen, the Netherlands. The mission of the foundation is to create a world that works for everyone out of love, care and cooperation. By supporting people in their personal development, we encourage them to use their freedom and take responsibility in their lives, to create a world that works for everyone. Olde Vechte is a living, learning and working place for young people. Over the last 10 years we do international volunteering projects as an organization we see that there is a great need for youngsters to step out of their own situation and experience something different. Olde Vechte foundation wants to offer a place where people have the time to find out what they want in their lives and to get working experience, in an intercultural context. In order to realize this, the foundation has created a training centre, where people are able to live, learn and work on their personal development. The board of the foundation employed professional youth workers to support the trainees in putting their potential into active reality. The trainees can initiate and carry out activities to realise this vision. Olde Vechte is open for everyone, regardless their background, and is not limited by country borders. We see the world as our working domain. However, our main target group is youth, especially youth with fewer opportunities.