The project
Ppauw is a mobile eco-village and a haven for ecological experimentation. On the 'fringes' of Wageningen, a suitable ecological footprint is being sought. Ppauw is also a natural, biodiverse breeding ground for new insights in Wageningen. The eco-village lies hidden in the forest on the Wageningen Berg, on the grounds of a former hospital. Here, people are building the society of the future based on the principles of permaculture, ecological living, and collaboration. In addition to developing an ecological vision, Ppauw rents out equipment for events, organizes DIY weekends, and offers day programs to schools. The site is not connected to the grid, which creates challenges and requires local solutions, and decision-making at Ppauw is usually unofficial. Together with Ecodorpen Gelderland (CVEG), Platform Duurzaam Wageningen, Tussen de Bomen, Tiny Houses Wageningen, and the housing association, Ppauw is united in ‘De Beuk’. The goal is to realize an ecological residential community with 150 homes. The dream is to turn the entire city of Wageningen into an eco-village. Will you do your bit for this project?
This project combines well with the other IBO project at a regenerative farm and eco-village in Erlecom, as these projects are organized consecutively. This way, you can travel around the Netherlands for 2 weeks this summer and contribute to both projects!
Volunteer work
There are always plenty of jobs to do on the grounds. This summer, the volunteers will specifically set to work repairing, renovating, and painting the bandstand so that people can come together here for culture and connection. The work therefore consists mainly of technical tasks. The necessary materials are provided by the host. In addition, other jobs may be on the schedule.
Accommodation
You will stay on the grounds of the eco-village, and meals are provided by the host together with the volunteers. Please be sure to let us know if you have any special dietary requirements. Individual rooms and a mixed dormitory are available. Sanitary facilities (compost toilet), water supply, (self-generated) electricity, and internet are provided. Volunteers are required to bring their own sleeping bag, pillow, towels, and work clothes. During the project, you can experience what it is like to live in an alternative community and participate in fun activities and evening programs.
Leisure
In your free time, you can explore the city of Wageningen and surrounding towns and villages. Additionally, you can take beautiful walks in the surrounding nature reserves. The host can advise you on which places and activities in the area are worth visiting.
Travel
You travel to the project location yourself. It is easily accessible by public transport from Wageningen Bus Station or from the Wageningse Berg bus stop.
You arrange the travel to your project yourself. IBO asks all volunteers to travel in the most sustainable way possible, so preferably by train or bus. What you at least can do, is compensate your CO2 emissions. You can find more information about this on the website of Milieu Centraal. You can also compensate your emissions via IBO, by donating to our partner’s tree planting project in Uganda. You can read more about that here.
Preparation
IBO offers a good preparation for your volunteering work abroad.You will receive a digital information package and an invitation to a preparation meeting. Read more about the proces from departure until return.
Costs
For this project you pay €50,- registration fee and €50,- participation fee. This includes accommodation and meals, local transport, an information pack and (online) preparation meeting. Excluding travel, insurance and any outings. If you become an IBO-supporter, you don't have to pay the registration fee.
Register
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