Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Coordinating organization: Stichting BioArt Laboratories
Sending organization: “Common Sense” Youth Organization
This is a project for those who love practical outdoor work, aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, and have a go-getter mentality with a proactive attitude. We place a strong emphasis on sustainable living. Our animal family includes 2 cows, 5 horses used for coaching with the homeless, sheep, 2 pigs, chickens, geese, an aviary, 2 dogs, and a cat. The tasks are physically demanding, and the weather can be challenging in the Netherlands.
Project period: A total of 8 week(s) during the period 01/09/2025 to 28/02/2026
Deadline: 11/08/2025 23:59
How to apply? Please get a registration number, and apply through this link.
How to get a registration number? – If you don’t have an account on European Youth
Portal, please watch our instruction videos from this link.
All costs are covered by European Solidarity Corps
No participation fee!
Language: English
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements:
The accommodation is at BioArt Village, a beautiful location surrounded by a forest inside the city of Eindhoven. The place is off-grid, fulfilling basic needs, and participants must approach this with a non-wasteful mindset. Common areas include the bathroom, kitchen, and living room. In addition to pocket money, you also receive food money, so basic cooking skills are necessary. The center and shops are around 20 minutes by bike (bike provided on loan for your use during your stay, we expect you to treat it with care). A public transit bus stop is just around the corner. Airport is nearby.
Application conditions and requirements for volunteering:
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in nature, like physical outdoor work, and who embrace living off-grid. They should be ready to tackle challenges, capable of daily sustainable animal care, outdoor work, and assisting with restoring the area. Participants are able to work independently and effectively as team players. A positive attitude and strong motivation are essential. We encourage individuals with fewer opportunities to apply, and understanding and living sustainably with limited resources is crucial. Please note that participants must be in good mental and physical health to perform the required tasks and commit to staying in the program for its entire duration.