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ESC: Supporting a biodynamic farm and working with people with different functionalities

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About the project

ESC: Supporting a biodynamic farm and working with people with different functionalities

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

    AJVDEC-TOGO

QUI SOMMES-NOUS ?
L’Association des Jeunes Volontaires pour le Développement et d’Échanges Culturels au Togo (AJVDEC-TOGO) est une structure apolitique et non-lucrative, faisant partie d’un ensemble d’Organisations humanitaires reconnues par les pouvoirs publics.

Elle est un regroupement ayant en son sein des personnes motivées pour un objectif bien déterminé. Il s’agit de coopérer, de motiver et de mobiliser toute personne physique ou morale à s’impliquer davantage dans le volontariat et le bénévolat au Togo.

C’est dans cette optique qu’est inscrite l’Association pour nouer des relations avec les pays de l’occident et les organisations de volontariat dans le but de valoriser les cultures africaines et occidentales et par là s’entend à redonner une image à la culture togolaise sans aucune discrimination d’ethnie et de religion. Depuis 2016, l’AJVDEC a nouer des partenariats avec les pays occidentaux pour initier des stages internationaux, des missions de solidarité internationale, ainsi que des missions humanitaires dans les domaines de la Santé, de l’Education, de l’Environnement, de l’agriculture, de l’informatique, de l’artisanat et de la Culture.

NOS STAGES
Des stages d’études supérieures sont proposés au sein de l’AJVDEC ou de ses partenaires en fonction de vos domaines de compétences. Ces stages ne sont pas rémunérés, ils se déroulent du lundi au vendredi sur 35 heures. Les weekends sont réservés à des activités culturelles et de loisirs.

C’est dans cette optique qu’est inscrite l’Association pour nouer des relations avec les pays de l’occident et les organisations de volontariat dans le but de valoriser les cultures africaines et occidentales et par là s’entend à redonner une image à la culture togolaise sans aucune discrimination d’ethnie et de religion. Depuis 2016, l’AJVDEC a nouer des partenariats avec les pays occidentaux pour initier des stages internationaux, des missions de solidarité internationale, ainsi que des missions humanitaires dans les domaines de la Santé, de l’Education, de l’Environnement, de l’agriculture, de l’informatique, de l’artisanat et de la Culture.

L’association propose également une aide aux PME togolaises afin de les assister dans leur développement et ainsi renforcer leur économie.
AJVDEC-TOGO propose également des stages et missions variés, toujours dans l’optique d’offrir des expériences uniques et enrichissantes.



NOS STAGES Des stages d’études supérieures sont proposés au sein de l’AJVDEC ou de ses partenaires en fonction de vos domaines de compétences. Ces stages ne sont pas rémunérés, ils se déroulent du lundi au vendredi sur 35 heures. Les weekends sont réservés à des activités culturelles et de loisirs.


💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers play an essential role in a variety of operational activities across different areas of the farm. These activities include: Outdoor Fields/Gardens and Greenhouses: Engaging in the cultivation of fruits, plants, herbs, and vegetables. Dairy Section: Assisting with the production of various dairy products. Cattle Section: Taking care of the cattle both in the stables and around the farm. Restaurant: Supporting kitchen staff, preparing the restaurant for lunch, and assisting with events. Farm Shop: Helping staff manage and operate the small on-site supermarket. Volunteers will work alongside other volunteers, clients dealing with psychological and psychiatric challenges, and professional staff members. The working schedule runs from Monday to Thursday, focusing on practical, hands-on tasks. Proficiency in Dutch is highly beneficial, while a good command of English is necessary, as English will be the primary language of communication.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation: Volunteers have a house with private sleeping areas and shared facilities, located on a horse breeding farm in Zutphen, 30-45 minutes by bike from the farm in Vorden. Be prepared to cycle in all weather conditions. The house offers a peaceful environment ideal for unwinding after work. Food: A food allowance is provided, and volunteers can buy meals during work or bring their own. The local area also has shops for any additional supplies. Transportation: Bicycles are provided. The farm is set in a scenic rural area in Vorden, perfect for exploring nature and cycling.

🎒 Leisure activities

Training will be provided by the national agency: an on arrival training (5 days) and a midterm training (2/3 days). You will also receive training on the job to learn to execute the different farm activities.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking forward to applications of motivated volunteers who are interested in biodynamic farming and working with people who are in need of extra support. Because of the restrictions of this project, we can only host EU citizens. Although we appreciate volunteers who have an educational background in social work, we would like to stress that volunteers only execute operational activities, working together with clients who live at the farm or visit it to work there. It is important that volunteers do not mind to work outside, also when the weather circumstances are not ideal.
Deadline: 31/12/2024 12:00

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.

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📅 Available sessions

NL43219

01/03/2025 → 31/12/2025

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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Deadline: 31/12/2024

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

Zelhem, Netherlands

Netherlands

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:10 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Dutch Western Frisian