📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
Aim of the organization: One of the main goals of Aarde-Werk de Stegge is to create an optimum production surplus , while maintaining a feasible balance between producing and consuming in closed cycles. This in order to inspire all people who stay on the farm for a shorter or longer period, to live and work in a fulfilling way. To volunteers this means that they are invited to develop a lifestyle with sustainable techniques, with almost no harm to nature
Aim of the ESC participation:
- To provide a lasting learning experience to young people from other European countries , in the process of adapting to a sustainable way of living for themselves
- Offering an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable designed farmlife on a daily basis
- Offering a learning-by-doing opportunity by a 6-10 months living and working together on the farm.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You are accomodated in the StroYurt or in the Tiny House :2 truly unique straw bales structures that accommodates up to 2 ESC -volunteers, who share the kitchen, bathroom and laundry machine. You have a private sleeping and staying area in the building.
🎒 Leisure activities
Extended description of location and organization:
The farm ‘De Stegge’ is located in the rural hamlet of Kotten just outside Winterswijk, in the Netherlands. Situated on two hectares of rich and biodiverse land the farm consists of a small forest, meadows, orchard, wetland features and an organic vegetable garden, with many secluded spots to withdraw, sit, relax and connect with the natural world. The extensive vegetable and herb gardens, forest, apple and pear orchard and chickens provide a year-round bounty of organic food, building and medicinal supplies.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: Profile of the participant that we are looking for:
We look for a multi-tasker with social skills;
• eager to learn;
• curious to understand natural processes nd Nature;
• positive towards living outdoors and curious to know more about permaculture.
• We love to have someone with skills in building and carpenting .
Type of activities:
• Sowing, planting and harvesting in the herbal and vegetable gardens;
• Pruning and harvesting in the orchards and food forest;
• Landscaping and ornamental gardening;
• Watering plants and fruit trees, taking care of the animals (chickens)
Deadline: Application deadline: 01/12/2022
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.