Watercraft construction volunteer

We are looking for doers with a heart for craft and culture who would love to work together on the reconstruction of a 16th -century water vessel in an artisanal manner.

Department and role

We are looking for volunteers who can work well with their hands and have a great time working in our unique work environment. Most of the work takes place outside. There is a huge variety of work: marking out wood, fitting wood, all kinds of woodworking and making molds. All this for both small and large construction jobs. We use power tools, stationary machines (thickness/surface planing machine) and hand tools such as chisels etc.

What do we expect from you?

  • Knowledge and experience with woodworking work. If you have no experience with this, but are handy also please respond.
  • You are present at least 1 day per week; You are willing to work occasional weekends in the near future.
  • You it a good physical condition and can work well in a team.

Do you like it?

Then contact volunteer coordinator Miki Weststrate for more information. You can email vrijwilligers@batavialand.nl or call 0320 – 22 59 24

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