EnergieKas is a cultural test site offering space for imagination, experimentation, and encounters at the intersection of art, climate, and science. In and around a greenhouse on an urban rooftop, new ...
Become a volunteer at EnergieKas!
Contact person
Isabelle Furia
Ask Isabelle a question or contact the organiser directly at [email protected] or 0652653046.
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Summary
Join EnergieKas and help make The Hague’s rooftops greener and more sustainable. Become a volunteer in green, bar, or building at EnergieKas!
Detailed description
At EnergieKas, you'll have the opportunity to help build a green and inspiring space in the heart of The Hague. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do: whether you're helping out with landscaping, working behind the bar, doing odd jobs, or sharing your expertise in front of or behind the scenes. You'll meet new people, learn new things, and contribute to a sustainable, creative, and connected city.
Below you will find a number of categories for which we are currently looking for enthusiasts.
🌱 Green
As a Green volunteer, you'll help our rooftop gardens grow and flourish. You'll water them, share knowledge, and work with others to make the roof greener, smarter, and more sustainable. Along the way, you'll learn more about urban nature and enjoy working outdoors. This way, you'll contribute to a green oasis in the heart of the city, where residents can connect and learn from each other.
🍹 Bar
We're looking for people who enjoy working the occasional bar shift at our informal, simple bar, often during cultural events. These are usually in the evenings or on weekends and last about two hours. We already have a very friendly bar team, and we also get together occasionally to eat and try new drinks for the menu.
🔨 Build
Do you love DIY? Then at EnergieKas, you can literally help build the future. From small repairs to creative projects, you'll work with others to make the greenhouse even more beautiful, practical, and sustainable. You'll gain practical experience and see immediate results from your efforts.
We also encourage your own initiatives: would you like to give a workshop, organize an activity, or try out another idea that aligns with EnergieKas's approach? We'd be happy to brainstorm with you and help you make it a reality.
Would you also like to become part of EnergieKas?
Join us on the first Saturday of the month* between 11:00 and 16:00 for our DakDoeDays (Roof Action Days)!
On this day, you can take a look around, learn more about what we do, and lend a helping hand!
Register via: https://event.energiekas.nl/energiekas/reserve/9
- Kick off at 11:00
- Helena van Doeverenplantsoen 3, The Hague
- Participation is free, donations are welcome.
- Coffee, tea, lemonade and soup are provided — bring something for lunch to share :-)
- Sturdy shoes and gardening gloves are recommended.
- Please note: unfortunately not yet wheelchair accessible (one final flight of stairs).
*Keep an eye on our website and Instagram for updates. As we head into winter, the DakDoeDays may occasionally be rescheduled due to weather conditions.
Can’t make it to a DakDoeDay but still want to get involved or stay updated?
Fill out the sign-up form and we’ll send you an email (check your spam folder!) with more information.
See you on the roof!
About EnergieKas
EnergieKas is a cultural test site offering space for imagination, experimentation, and encounters at the intersection of art, climate, and science. In and around a greenhouse on an urban rooftop, new ways of seeing, growing, creating, building, and living are explored together. EnergieKas consists of a 120 m² greenhouse on a 2,000 m² roof in the Old City Center of The Hague. EnergieKas offers space for hands-on experiments and programs.
We are facing a major transition in our city and society. To shape this, imagination and a cultural shift are needed. EnergieKas offers artists, designers, and makers a space for hands-on experiments, programs, knowledge sharing, and connections at the intersection of design, climate, and science. This allows us to invent, test, and even experience futures together. What could a different city and society look like?
We pose questions such as: How and what can you grow on a rooftop? How can we store our own heat or ferment seasonal vegetables? And what do you get when you cross such knowledge? A solar hot tub on the roof? A mushroom garden where inks are grown for printing? A circular food silo converted into a hotel room? Lamps made from meat waste? A place where you can pay by hours instead of money?
We believe in cross-pollination between roles and disciplines. With us, the chef, politician, builder, neighbor, civil servant, and artist sit at the same table. We see food as a unifying factor across cultures, functions, social status, and sectors. We also believe that more trust and space are needed for 'the commons,' instead of simply handing matters over to the government and the market.
We invite people with courage, imagination, and drive to inspire and involve each other and others in the transformation of cities and society.
EnergieKas is a non-profit, bottom-up project for and by transition makers. Will you join us?
