Depending on how and where you volunteer, there will be a different way of working. If you are working at a specific site, a local coordinator will guide you and keep you informed. If, for example, you are providing support as a photographer or translator, you will be in direct contact with a Herita employee. We also strive to make all volunteers feel part of the Herita team: Heriteam. You will be kept informed by mail and through social media.

As much as you want ! How many days and for which event or project you want to volunteer is up to you. Some prefer to contribute on a regular basis, others prefer to work on a temporary project. 

For some structural tasks, a volunteer fee is paid. If a compensation is applicable, it is indicated in the volunteer vacancy or communicated by the community manager. By law, you are allowed to work 52 days per year as a paid volunteer. Please note: this time limit applies to all volunteer organisations. If you also do paid voluntary work for another organisation than Herita, these days count towards the total. 

If it is necessary to be able to perform certain tasks properly, training is provided. We also like to offer the opportunity to learn. If there is a demand for developing a new skill, we look at the possibilities together with our volunteers.

At Herita, we want to look at what your talents, skills and interests are. In this way we can put together a satisfying and useful package of tasks for you. The possible tasks vary enormously: assisting with administrative tasks, working in the gardens, minor restoration work, guiding visitors around, etc. Because the tasks are so diverse, we discuss together what suits you. Of course, you can also apply for one of the specific volunteer vacancies.

Some tasks you will perform alone, other tasks are done in teams. Herita believes it is very important that you experience the group feeling and that moments can be created to share experiences together.

Anyone can become a volunteer. Sometimes there are conditions attached. If you are younger than 18, you need the permission of your parents. If you have a living wage, are retired or unemployed, or receive a health benefit, you must inform the relevant authorities. If you do not know how to start, we will be happy to help you find out.

Herita focust op erfgoedprojecten in Vlaanderen, maar interessante projecten uit een ander gewest kunnen juridisch ook. Wat betreft roerend en immaterieel erfgoed is er geen verschil tussen Brussel en Vlaanderen (gemeenschapsmaterie). Projecten buiten België zijn niet zinvol omdat de aanvrager, donateurs en leveranciers dan hoofdzakelijk in het buitenland zitten. Het fiscaal attest is echter alleen geldig voor belastingvermindering in België. Buitenlandse donateurs kunnen dus niets aanvangen met een Belgisch attest. Alle communicatie vanuit Herita verloopt bovendien in het Nederlands. 

The shuttle bus Veurne South-West (line 57) will take you from Veurne straight to Beauvoorde Castle. You can book the shuttle bus via +325 956 52 56. You can book your transport up to 14 days in advance and no later than two hours before departure.

Fill in this address in your GPS: Wulveringemstraat 10, 8630 VEURNE. Some navigation systems recognise 'Kasteel Beauvoorde" as a POI. If so, you can simply select "Kasteel Beauvoorde" in the menu. Note that there is no parking lot near the castle. You can simply park your car in the village.

The train station closest to Beauvoorde Castle is Veurne. Plan your journey via NMBS.