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Gain new skills while staying with us on a non-profit historic castle project near Theux, Belgium

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  2025 

 Séjour min. souhaité : Au moins deux semaines

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a small, dedicated group of volunteers building an open community of higher learning where art, movement, and deep conversations are as important as academic content. Our castle in the Ardennes is an oasis of free speech—a place where students, volunteers, and academics can challenge each other to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

    Why Volunteer With Us?
    Since opening our doors in September 2024, we’ve been shaping Academia into a thriving space for education, creativity, and meaningful exchange. To ensure we can welcome 40 students in 2025, we are inviting volunteers to support our daily community life and help maintain our beautiful surroundings.

    Volunteer Tasks & Contributions
    We welcome motivated and open-minded volunteers to assist with:
    ✅ Helping with general upkeep – Assisting with organizing and maintaining shared spaces
    ✅ Garden & Outdoor Care – Helping care for our vegetable garden and green areas
    ✅ Light Housekeeping & Cooking Assistance – Contributing to meal prep and keeping communal spaces tidy
    ✅ Cultural & Community Support – Organizing social activities, helping with events, and sharing skills

    What You Get in Return
    In exchange for 4 hours of volunteer participation (5 days a week), we offer:
    🏰 Accommodation in our historic castle
    🍲 Three shared meals per day (vegetarian-friendly options available)
    📚 Opportunities to join educational weekends & cultural salons – Topics include social sciences, folk dancing, music, and more (subject to availability)
    🌿 A peaceful countryside retreat – Perfect for those who enjoy nature and meaningful interactions

    Who Are We Looking For?
    We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds who:
    ✔️ Are motivated and adaptable
    ✔️ Appreciate intellectual exchange and deep conversations
    ✔️ Are available for at least two weeks
    ✔️ Enjoy being part of a supportive community
    ✔️ Like cats 🐈 (we have a very friendly resident!)

    Interested? Let’s Talk!
    If this experience resonates with you, send us a detailed application about your skills, motivation, and how you’d like to contribute. We set up a short Zoom call with every applicant before making a final decision.

    We look forward to welcoming you to our castle!

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Projets artistiques
    Pratique d’une langue
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    Aide à la maison
    Entretien général
  • Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

    Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

    Objectifs de l’ONU
    Pas de pauvreté
    Faim «zéro»
    Bonne santé et bien-être
    Éducation de qualité
    Égalité entre les sexes
    Eau propre et assainissement
    Énergie propre et d'un coût abordable
    Travail décent et croissance économique
    Industrie, innovation et infrastructure
    Inégalités réduites
    Villes et communautés durables
    Consommation et production responsables
    Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques
    Vie aquatique
    Vie terrestre
    Paix, justice et institutions efficaces
    Partenariats pour la réalisation des objectifs
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    We aim to foster a truly open dialogue among people from diverse backgrounds, creating a space where meaningful conversations and shared experiences enrich everyone involved.

    As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to join parts of our academic program free of charge. You will connect with other volunteers from around the world, and starting in September, you’ll also have the chance to meet and exchange ideas with our students.

    Additionally, we collaborate with other volunteer groups from the international region, including people from the Southern Netherlands, Germany, and both French- and Flemish-speaking Belgium. Our location in Theux provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this culturally rich part of Europe.

    We deeply value the experiences and perspectives of our volunteers, students, and visitors. Your insights help shape our community, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

  • Aide

    Aide

    We would love to welcome you to help with:

    -Garden and for outdoor spaces
    -Creating and maintaining a nature trail
    -Helping in the vegetable garden
    -Assisting with the upkeep of our natural swimming pond
    -General cleaning and light household tasks
    -Other small chores (nothing heavy, of course)

    This summer (starting at the end of June), we will host several boot camp weekends, where volunteers may also assist with organizing activities and supporting logistics.

    We kindly ask for a minimum stay of two weeks to ensure a meaningful experience for both you and our community.

  • Langues parlées

    Anglais: Courant
    Hollandais: Courant
    Allemand: Intermédiaire
    Espagnol: Intermédiaire
    Français: Intermédiaire

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    Since you’ll be staying in a beautiful historic castle, we offer unique and charming rooms. Depending on availability and the time of your stay, you may have a private room or share a dormitory-style space with other volunteers. Bathrooms are shared.

    Meals are provided, and help with cooking is always welcome as part of our community experience. We enjoy shared meals and encourage volunteers to contribute their own recipes or assist in the kitchen when possible!

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    You’ll be staying in the countryside, where a car can be useful but is not essential. There is bus transport to Liège, from where you can easily travel to other destinations, such as Maastricht and the rest of Belgium.

    This region is perfect for nature lovers and those who enjoy outdoor activities in a scenic, mountainous landscape. Whether you love hiking, cycling, or simply being in a peaceful natural environment, you’ll find plenty to explore!

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Free Wi-Fi available

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    We have more than enough space.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Plus de 2

N° de référence hôte : 887779776825

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