Create a peaceful + therapeutic space for international veterans

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 3 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 days

Stay up to: 2 months

The Experience

In order to collaborate toward further-curating a peaceful space of wilderness fit for the strived-for comfort and outdoor exploration for international veterans, lots of help is needed preparing the land of the property itself (such as cutting trees, hauling wood from trees, leveling ground, building), as well as with research into veteran organizations and getting in contact with them for possible stays at Zomerrust, care of the home, and chick

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Requirements

Fluent Dutch or Fluent English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

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a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Get in touch with nature
3 Meeting international travelers
2 Developing environmental awareness
2 Learning about sustainability
1 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 15. Life on land
1 3. Good health and well-being

Wei Yi

Singapore

Rob is kind and hospitable and shared many of his life experiences. the farm was a great place to be and I enjoyed myself during the two weeks stay here. It was so beautiful in autumn, and quiet and peaceful at night. You will have a great time if you love being in nature and enjoy working with your hands. There's many cute dogs and cats too! 🙂

13 days ago

Maria

Germany

Loved my stay at Zommerrust! The tasks were easy and spread out through the day with nice long breaks, so it never felt tiring. There are so many sweet dogs and cats, that make the whole experience even better! The other volunteers and Rob were super nice and fun to talk to. If you're looking for a chill place to connect with nature, animals, and good people, this spot is perfect. Definitely recommend!

14 days ago

Allegra

United States

I had a great time volunteering with Rob at Zommerrust. The work varied from day to day but included gardening, raking leaves, painting, cleaning, rearranging wood planks etc. The land was beautiful and the dogs and cats were a highlight of the stay. I would definitely recommend this project for anyone who likes spending time in nature!

15 days ago

Olivia

Ireland

Really cool place and a lovely volunteering experience. Great if you want to spend time in nature surrounded by beautiful mountains and work outdoors. Rob is a really kind host who makes sure you enjoy your time there.

3 months ago

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