Work

Participants will also have to do various manual tasks to prepare the area around the arena. Gardening work is included Working time will be about 2-5 hours daily, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.

Partner

Host organisation is the community of Weingarten/Pfalz and the sports club: Sportverein Weingarten 2007 e.V. near Germersheim.It is a workcamp including German language training. The lectures will be daily, two hours per day (excluding Saturdays and Sundays, when the group will go on excursions). The basis of the lecture will be first: communication; and second: grammar. The teachers will be speakers from University of Mainz. The language courses of 2016-2019 and 2023-2024 have all shown very good results.The volunteers are assigned to 3 language courses. Therefore, indicate your language skill in your CV.A) Beginner knowledge required, so that they can communicate in German with the other group members. Improvement of the existing skills is one of the goals of this course.B) Good German knowledge required (B2/C1) - German for Engineers as specialty. This is a rare course - you don t find it elsewhere.C) Very good German knowledge required (C1). Improvement of the very good skills is one of the goals of this course.For all participants a training for writing and presenting applications at companies and universities is included.

Location

The Arena in Weingarten is close to Germersheim and Speyer, 50 km southwest of Heidelberg. It has 20.000 inhabitants, including 3.000 students. There is also the study center for Digital Engineering of the university of applied science Kaiserslautern. Weingarten itself has a nice Arena with sports facilities. One of our goals is that the volunteers participate in sport activities of the SV Weingarten. The camp is located approx. 10 km away from the city centre of Speyer and Germersheim. Please look at the map, there are about 15 Weingartens in Germany. Please travel to Weingarten in Pfalz Terminal: bus station Weingarten/Pfalz and train station Lingenfeld; next airports:Karlsruhe/Baden, Frankfurt/Main, Stuttgart, Strasbourg/Alsace. The German federal and state governments have agreed on a way to fund the 58-euro Deutschlandticket for 2025. This means that this summer it is very cheap to travel all over Germany. In 2023 and 2024 this has been used by almost all participants to save money while traveling in July and August in Germany. It is also possible to arrive one or 2 days earlier so that you can reduce your travel costs.One goal is that the volunteers participate in sports activities. We plan sports activities, which consist for example of football training, swimming, gymnastics and tennis. These sports courses are open for all participants. Therefore, bring your preferred sports equipment e.g. swimming, football, tennis, gymnastics etc. with youTravelling and sightseeing tours will be mostly in the region Rhein/Neckar. Also to some companies like Mercedes and SAP.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be in the main building of the Arena with several bedrooms (6-13 beds in each), kitchen, separated bathrooms and showers. Cooking, cleaning, shopping etc. will be done by the group itself. Like in each workcamp, accommodation, food and travel-costs for excursions are free, as well as materials/copies needed for the lectures.

Requirements

Extra fee includes language course and most activities: 200 Euro to be paid upon arrival (or to be transferred in advance).Please send your CV in the Europass format to your sending organisation

Meeting point

Weingarten Bus stop via Lingenfeld train station; details will be given later.

Work

help at promoting and developing cultural and traditional events for Grupo Desportivo e Recreativo da Granja association, together with the local community, doing hands-on work and logistical tasks at the association headquarters and across the village, while hanging out and having some fun with the community at entertainment times. interact with the village community through storytelling activities and by patronizing elderly people (helping them at doing some tasks, keeping company, entertaining, chatting, etc.).help at promoting our natural resources, by creating figures with our local and traditional black clay, by experiencing our thermal and healing waters in Carvalhal hot springs, while sightseeing in the local heritage and landscapes.

Partner

Active Granja workcamp is about social and environmental sustainability. It aims at fighting GranjaIs geographic and social isolation. We want to make the village more alive, more active and more aligned with young peopleIs interests. We also want to provide its inhabitants with a joyful, intergenerational coexistence, with new experiences, knowledge and worldview. Therefore, we are eager to activate Granja with the help and the companionship of some nice young people from abroad who want to joins us and help us with the organization and the development of traditional practices and other activities in our community, daily tasks and entertainment, with promoting our culture, with attracting young people to the village, with making our village more charming, greener and smarter.

Location

The camp is placed in the inner centre of Portugal, in a small rural village, called Granja, which is inhabited by approximately 130 people. ItIs 3,5 hours away from Lisbon and 1,5 hours away from Oporto by car. The closest city to Granja is Viseu, where you can go by car, taxi or bus.

Accomodation

The lodgement of the camp is Granja Sports Hall, a very large indoor sports hall, with internet. It will be divided into a dormitory area and a large multipurpose area. The dormitory will be adapted with camp beds, and it will be separated for boys and girls with movable dividers. ThereIs an adjoining bathouse with ladies bathroom and gentlemen bathroom. We provide breakfast, lunch, snakc and dinner.

Requirements

Sportswear and comfortable footwear. Mountain shoes. Coat for cold nights. A cap or hat. Sleeping bag and pillow. Bath and changing room equipment (towels, bathing suit, swimming suit, cap, slippers...). Backpack. Toiletries. Own medicines. Sunscreen. Insect repellent. Musical instruments and/ or other tools for arts they play are welcome. Technological gadgets- laptop/ phone Chargers compatible

Meeting point

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Descrizione

As a volunteer, you will work alongside people with disabilities in the fields. You will be guided and assisted by the permanent volunteers, who will support you where needed and provide the explanations you require. The tasks will depend on the weather. One thing is certain: you will be working in the fields!

Work

At De Plek, we are committed to sustainable, small-scale organic farming, cultivating vegetables with respect for nature and the climate. By working bio-intensively, we can grow a wide variety of high-quality vegetables on a small area while minimizing our impact on the earth. We believe in the power of healthy and fair agriculture that benefits not only nature but also the people who work on the land and enjoy its produce. Our mission is to create a community where connection, learning, and collaboration are central. We aim to develop De Plek into a hub in our region, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds to work, learn, and grow. We do this by organizing cooking workshops, providing a platform for social interaction, and involving volunteers and people with disabilities who seek meaningful daily activities. By continuing to invest in our project, we hope to expand our impact. We want to organize more activities and further strengthen our role as a place of connection and inspiration. At De Plek, we work together toward a resilient future, where sustainable farming, social engagement, and community building go hand in hand. You will take on various tasks together with the local assistant farmers, such as: • Maintaining the garden • Preparing seedbeds • Creating pathways • Assembling vegetable packages

Partner

Bouworde vzw, a non-profit organisation, gives young people the chance to explore the world differently through volunteering work on meaningful social, technical or ecological projects worldwide. By doing so, young people discover other cultures, learn to work together and experience different sorts of inequality in the world. Bouworde wants to offer young people a chance to actively help to build a better world, always in cooperation with local people. We strive for a world in which every person’s rights are respected. Bouworde vzw is an educational organisation for young people. By organising volunteer trips worldwide, we want to broaden their horizon and help them to develop a critical and global mindset. This way we also want to enhance their sense of solidarity.

Location

In consultation with Liesbeth, evening activities can be organized.

Accomodation

De Plek has a beautiful area available. Accommodation will be in tents, so be sure to bring your own tent and sleeping gear! There will be three meals per day. Vegetarian options can be provided upon request.

Meeting point

Our volunteers from Belgium travel to Haacht station on their own. For our international volunteers, they will probarly travel through the airport of Brussels. If they chose to go by train, they will arrive in Brussels aswell. There are multiple trains an hour that go from Brussels to Leuven. From Leuven there are multiple trains going to Haacht each hour. The train network in Belgium is hosted by the NMBS. You can buy tickets on their website (https://www.belgiantrain.be/nl), or buy a ticket in the office at the trainstation.

Work

It will be developed in two phases: Phase 1. Field work. The very important findings exhumed in previous fields and the prospecting carried out in 2023, have confirmed that in the area where the terraces of the site are located, remains of the Mozarabic settlement have been preserved. ◦ a) General cleaning of the site. ◦ b) Surface survey inside the site with new collection of the most significant superficial ceramic material, in order to extend the chronological and functional approximation of the site. ◦ c) Control of earthworks, documenting as many archaeological elements of interest during earthworks by means of stratigraphic recording, textual description and graphic reproduction if necessary. ◦ d) Excavation of the emerging masonry of the settlement. ◦ e) Graphically document all the floating structures and funerary complexes of the site and create an archaeological cartography, trying to distinguish typologically and, as far as possible, chronologically the evidence of constructions. ◦ f) Analysis of the ceramic materials, including the sealing and washing of the same. ◦ g) Protecting the exhumed elements by covering them with anti-root fabric and white washed gravel. Relocation of new wooden boards. ◦ h) Collaborate in the drafting and design of informative panels that the Town Council of Moclín wishes to place, as well as suggesting and justifying the possible location of the same according to the situation of the different remains. ◦ i) To carry out and propose new measures to enhance the value and protection of the site for the future. Placement of the original covers of the tombs found and stored in previous campaigns. Phase 2. Cabinet work. They will include the following tasks: ◦ 1- Topographic documentation work: The planimetry generated by the intervention will be assembled in CAD. ◦ 2- Survey and inventory of movable materials. During the cleaning and archaeological prospection phase, the archaeological remains that appear will be spatially located and classified. It will include the following operations on the pieces: ▪ -Washing and cleaning ▪ -Tagging, identification and inventory. ▪ -Transfer of movable property to museum facilities. ◦ 3- Photographic documentation. Photographic documentation of each work process, as well as a detailed detail of the state of the contour of the site profile. ◦ 4- Elaboration of a scientific report.

Partner

Organizing entity: Andalusian Youth Institute. Provincial Directorate of the Andalusian Youth Institute in Granada. Tel.: 600160284 / 600160403 Email: infocamposdevoluntariado.gr.iaj@juntadeandalucia.es https://juntadeandalucia.es/organismos/iaj/areas/formacion-voluntariado/campos-voluntariado-juvenil.html

Location

The archaeological site of Tózar is located next to the population center and within the approved hiking route (PR-A-44), Ruta del Gollizno. It includes, next to the Mozarabic settlement, prehistoric remains of a megalithic burial, silos carved into the rock and trenches of the Civil War. It has in its upper part with a medieval necropolis, also excavated in the rock, and in its lower part with a medieval village organized spatially from the creation of some terraces. Regarding the necropolis, 80 burials have been recognized with certainty, appreciating three different typologies in the way of carving the tomb in the rock: anthropomorphic, bathtub and rectangular. It is evident the prevalence of anthropomorphic tombs over the other forms, conferring a strong characterization and uniqueness to the site, due to the scarce presence of this typology in the Andalusian territory. This Youth Volunteering project has become one of the most relevant, prestigious, solid and in demand by the Andalusian youth due to its proven effectiveness, experience in dealing with young people, development of main activities, as well as the varied offer of complementary activities, leisure and free time, of great interest and attraction for the volunteer participants. Socio-cultural activities: -Interpretation of the landscape: Routes of the Gollizno and the Atalayas. -Participation in the activities of the Cultural Summer organized by the City Council of Moclín. - Visit to the Alhambra, Generalife and Albaicín. Recreational activities: - Sports activities in municipal facilities (paddle tennis, indoor soccer, tennis, etc.). - Vía Ferrata. - Gymkhanas. - Group games. - Walks through the villages of Moclín.

Accomodation

Rural Hostel of the Regional Interpretation Center. C/ Real, 68. Moclín (Granada).C.P. 18247 GPS coordinates. Latitude: 37.340952 Longitude: -3.78935 - Telephone. 95899811/610393952/627530766

Requirements

Limitations : The characteristics of the site, without appreciable architectural barriers, is suitable for people with motor functional diversity, although some of the programmed activities may have limitations due to the type of location.

Meeting point

- From 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on SUNDAY, JULY 20. Regional Interpretation Center-Rural Hostel. C/ Real 68. Moclín (Granada). - Telephone. 95899811/610393952/627530766 - Meeting point. GPS coordinates. Latitude:37.340952 Longitude: -3.78935

Notes:

Limitations : The characteristics of the site, without appreciable architectural barriers, is suitable for people with motor functional diversity, although some of the programmed activities may have limitations due to the type of location.

Work

The meaning of the pilgrimage to St. Anna is to spread the work of Benediktus among people. Volunteers will help to prepare and implement an event. The pilgrimage starts with Holy Mass and includes food and drink stalls, countless games for children, live music, theatre and much more. The work tasks will include mowing and raking grass, carrying things, setting up tents, tables and benches, cleaning, cooking, baking, frying, accompanying people with disabilities at work and in their free time, attending community meetings, selling products, making banners or doing face painting. The work will not be physically demanding and does not require any previous experience. Volunteers may prepare a workshop of their own (about their culture or any other ideas are welcome). Most of the work will be carried out outside, please, bring adequate boots and clothes that can get dirty and a raincoat.

Partner

This project is organized in cooperation with the NGO Benediktus, a beautiful community of people with and without disabilities. They are members of L´arche (international community founded on Christian principles, which creates a home and life program for people with intellectual disabilities). Benediktus provides social services, a daycare centre, social therapy workshops and sheltered housing, in order to involve people with disabilities in daily life. Benediktus also creates sheltered jobs for people with altered working abilities such as drying fruits, cultivating a garden, organizing public events, or reconstructing historical buildings. The aim of the project is to help with the preparation and implementation of the largest annual cultural event, the pilgrimage to St. Anna, and to blur the lines between people regardless of their disability status. At thisproject participants will actively contribute to the achievement of United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. Feel free to watch 4 min video: please copy this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Rb6OGEDQfyrWLnynsW53xn-8aXXN2Vx/view

Location

Location: The Benediktus community is located in the picturesque village of Modletin, between the villages of Horni Bradlo and Rusinov, in the heart of the Iron Mountains. The area consists of historically significant buildings, which Benediktus reconstructs and uses for activities such as housing, work and cultural activities. The complex has a timbered fruit dryer, orchard and vegetable garden. Everywhere in the village there is good phone coverage, nevertheless, the village is small so there are no services such as ATMs or pharmacies. Leisure time: Modletin is located in the heart of the protected landscape area of the Iron Mountains that offers a wide range of activities: hiking, swimming in a nearby dam, mushroom picking, sightseeing in the area (castles, chateaux, historic villages, geomorphological formations, natural monuments), cultural events (concerts, exhibitions, openings). In the area of Benediktus it is also possible to play sports. Study part: As part of the pilgrimage, there will be a meeting with the general public and the volunteers will have the opportunity to present their culture, either in the form of theatre, fun games for children or making typical food. Other Czech and foreign volunteers also take part in the pilgrimage, with whom there will be an opportunity not only to work but also to spend free time together. During the project, volunteers have a unique opportunity to learn about the life and work of people with and without disabilities in the L'Arche community.

Accomodation

Accommodation for volunteers is located in the Benediktus complex in Modletin in the building of the former spa. It is a large attic room with a shower, two toilets and a kitchen. Volunteers will sleep on mattresses with sheets but bring your own sleeping bag. There is WIFI and a washing machine. Food will be provided by Benediktus (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and good coffee). By prior arrangement, volunteers can also cook for themselves in the kitchen in their accommodation. We welcome volunteers who want to participate in the preparation of Czech dishes or cook dishes from their countries.

Requirements

The project is open to volunteers facing mental or physical health obstacles or disabilities after individual consultation. Please contact us with information about your condition. This project is supported by the EU program European Solidarity Corps. Some of the conditions differ from the usual projects; there will be detailed info provided after your acceptance. For more info about ESC visit https://www.inexsda.cz/en/faq-esc/.

Meeting point

Timetables may change for summer. We will provide more transport details in infoheet later. Feel free to use our application IDOS for all kind of transport around Czech Republic (buses, trains, public city transport). To have a general knowledge how to ge to the meeting point: From Prague: From the airport take the bus 119 to Nadrazi Veleslavin stop. Change to green metro line A in the direction of Depo Hostivar, get off at “Muzeum” and change to red metro line C in direction of Letnany, go 1 stop and get off at “Hlavni Nadrazi” stop (main railway station). From here take the train R 983 Vysocina at 14:06 and get off in Havlickuv Brod (at 15:57). Change to the train Os 5382 leaving at 16:13 and get off at Chotebor station (at 16:32) where your campleader will be waiting for you and take you to Modletin, your accommodation.

Notes:

Volunteers will sleep on mattresses with sheets but bring your own sleeping bag.

Work

127807; Your mission on the Workcamp in Saint-Alban-du-Rhone and 128170;During your stay, you ll be helping to improve and preserve the local environment through two main projects: the upkeep of a forest park and the development of the banks of the Rhone. The aim is to make these areas more accessible, more pleasant and better protected from certain nuisances.127795; Work in the forest parkThe forest park next to the medical center is overgrown, making certain areas difficult to access. Your mission will consist of :9989; Clearing: cutting tall grass, brambles and other invasive vegetation.9989; Pruning and cleaning: removing dead branches and clearing paths to facilitate the movement of walkers.9989; Enhance the site: make the park more welcoming for residents by promoting a pleasant, natural setting.127754; Development of the Rhone river banksThe banks of the Rhone are suffering from damage caused by coypu, which dig galleries weakening the soil and accelerating erosion. To limit these nuisances and protect the environment, you ll be taking part in :9989; Fence installation: install a physical barrier to prevent coypu from accessing the banks and limit damage.9989; Installing a geotextile: place a specific membrane under the wire mesh to stabilize the soil and prevent underground galleries.9989; Maintaining the surrounding area: clearing away garbage and unwanted vegetation to promote a healthier ecosystem.You ll work 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday (mornings). 10024; Why is this project important?Thanks to your commitment, you ll be making a direct contribution to improving the living environment of local residents and preserving natural areas. This project will also enable you to learn ecological landscaping techniques while sharing an enriching collective experience.Ready to take up the challenge and leave your positive mark on Saint-Alban-du-Rhone? and 127793;128170;128293;

Partner

Saint-Alban-du-Rhone is a commune of 1,000 inhabitants in the Isere department of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region. Bordered by the Rhone River, it enjoys a pleasant natural setting between the Dauphine plains and the Pilat foothills. Just a few kilometers from Vienne and an hour from Lyon, the commune offers a peaceful environment that s still close to major routes. Following on from the workcamps carried out in 2007 and 2008, Saint-Alban-du-Rhone is keen to welcome back a team of volunteers to help beautify and enhance the area.

Location

127881; Activities to discover in and around Saint-Alban-du-Rhone and 127807;Outside the worksite, you ll have the chance to take part in a multitude of fun and varied activities in and around Saint-Alban-du-Rhone Here s just a taste of what s in store:128675; Canoeing on the Rhone: Take advantage of the water for a canoeing adventure, a great way to discover the region from another angle.128131; Dance party and Paella: Join in a convivial evening with music, dancing and a delicious paella meal prepared for all.127984; Visit Vienna: Discover this historic city and its ancient monuments, just a few kilometers from Saint-Alban-du-Rhone.129406; Hiking in Pilat: Put on your walking shoes and explore the magnificent trails of the Pilat nature park, with breathtaking views over the valley.129383; Tarte aux myrtilles: Enjoy this local specialty in a warm atmosphere, a well-deserved gourmet break after a day of adventure.127961; Visit Lyon: Discover the city of Lyon, its traboules, renowned cuisine and picturesque districts, taking time to stroll around this cultural capital.127754; Plan d eau de Saint-Pierre: Relax by the water s edge for a swim or water activity.127919; Petanque competition: Test your accuracy and team spirit at a petanque competition in a relaxed atmosphere.127795; Accrobranche: For thrill-seekers, discover an accrobranche course in the heart of nature, ideal for challenging your friends127934; Tennis tournament: Take part in a friendly tournament to test your skills on the local tennis court.127869; International meal: Enjoy a unique culinary experience with an international meal where everyone can show off dishes typical of their own country.

Accomodation

During the worksite, you ll be accommodated in the village hall/gymnasium, a spacious and practical space. You ll be able to set up your tents or sleeping mats in a convivial atmosphere.128703; You ll have access to changing rooms with showers and sanitary facilities for your comfort after a day s work.127859; A collective kitchen will be at your disposal to prepare your meals and share pleasant moments as a group.A simple, functional setting for a collective, enriching experience and 127775;

Requirements

In the context of group life, qualities such as listening, respect, tolerance and open-mindedness will be required.

Meeting point

Meet at Saint Alban du Rhone town hall on Sunday July 20 (time to be confirmed). From Lyon, take a train to St Clair Les Roches SNCF station. From St Clair Les Roches, take a bus to Saint Alban du Rhone.Your guide will be waiting for you there to take you to the site Please be on time. Further information on train timetables: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/

Work

SEEDS volunteers will take on a variety of activities, depending on weather conditions and the needs of our partners including working in the forestry section and vegetable greenhouses in the EcoVillage, as well as participating in a nationwide project to raise awareness of ocean pollution, plastic waste, and engage the group in hands-on cleanup efforts in the area, allowing volunteers to make a direct impactThe camp is based at Alviora, which offers a range of activities to connect people with nature, such as community gardens, wildlife workshops, school programs, and hikes. As part of the camp, volunteers help maintain the center through tasks like gardening, renovating the house and other projects such as removing old fences to protect wildlife, marking walking paths, and potentially do forestry work like trimming or planting trees.This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should be prepared to share environmental issues from their home countries and be ready to spend time outdoors. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.

Partner

PROJECT: This camp is part of SEEDS ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote engagement in environmental issues and to support sustainability, organic and permaculture farming, social inclusion, education and hands-on actions in the field. Volunteers will gain insights into local and global challenges through non-formal educational activities such as hands-on work, visits, discussions, and workshops. SEEDS volunteers have the opportunity to participate in different projects in collaboration with Landvernd (the Icelandic Environmental Organization), the EcoVillage at Solheimar, the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, Umhverfisstofnun (the Icelandic Environmental Agency) and Blai Herinn (the Blue Army).

Location

LOCATION: The accommodation is located an hour drive south-east from Reykjavik. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre and sits under Ingolfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingolfur, with a view of Eyjafjallajokull where the volcanic eruptions began in March and April 2010. The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found throughout the area, which is a popular attraction among both foreign and local visitors. The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away, with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafes and bars.

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION: SEEDS volunteers stay in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental education centre. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, shower and a washing machine. Volunteers sleep in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room. Please bring your own sleeping bag and towel.Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Requirements

LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed. Additional excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of volunteers interested. Weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.

Meeting point

Meeting time is at 16:00 (4:00 pm) on July 20 at the SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Notes:

EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS: Participation fee EUR 400 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur. The fee ds not include the transportation from ReykjavEk to the camp and back, which costs EUR 30 one way or EUR 60 for both ways.

Work

This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor cleanup tasks. These cleanup tasks may be arranged in partnership with the above mentioned organisations or run solely by SEEDS. We also aim to involve the local community, so some of our events may be open to the public. We hope participants will learn how to plan and carry out their own trash cleaning projects back at home. This project is based on similar activities around the world, where outstanding results have been achieved with volunteers. Volunteers can choose one of the two options below, included as hands-on volunteering activity in the camp:1. A day trip combining a visit to the Hellisheioi geothermal power plant, a trash collection in the area, and the Hot River Hike, a hike up a valley filled with hot springs where one can bathe. 2. A day trip to the Reykjanes Peninsula, combined with a coastal cleanup in the area.Please note that all activities are subject to weather conditions and the availability of our partners.This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking medium to long distances during the cleanups, and during other activities such as sightseeing. Since a part of the project happens outdoors, volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.

Partner

The Environmental Awareness and Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners. SEEDS collaborates with the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the City of Reykjavik, and several local stakeholders on a project to clean up the Icelandic coastline. Partners include the Blue Army, an organisation dedicated to the cause of coastal cleaning, SORPA, the waste collection and management entity in the capital area, and Whales of Iceland, an exhibit showcasing life-size models of whales and porpoises to educate the public about their lives and the impact of human activity on their existence.

Location

Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, situated between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.

Accomodation

SEEDS volunteers stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Accommodation is in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room. Please bring your own towel. Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Requirements

English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. Closest International Airport: Keflavik/Reykjavik (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavik (BS). Additional excursions (eg. Golden Circle or the South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of participants interested in joining them.Weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.

Meeting point

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) on July 20 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will receive instructions on how to reach the camp on their own. Those arriving earlier on the same day are welcome in the SEEDS office to drop off their luggage from 10:00 am.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 400 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes food, accommodation, transport from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), activities, and one trip combined with the trash collection (Hot River or Reykjanes).

Work

Join an international team of volunteers and help organize a summer camp for children aged 3 to 18! As a volunteer, you can teach English, lead games and sports activities, while giving so much more: bringing joy, building trust, and boosting their self-confidence. The children will attend the activities in age-based groups every day from Monday to Friday. Join the dedicated team of the foundation and bring joy and learning into the lives of local children together!

Partner

Since 2016, the Juszt-is teszünk! Foundation has been active in Bódvalenke. That was the year when the project began that earned the village the nickname "Fresco Village", as Roma painters transformed the walls of the houses into beautiful works of art. Bódvalenke is mostly inhabited by Roma people, whose only employment opportunity is public works. Over the years, several projects have been launched to support the disadvantaged local community. There are nearly 100 children living in Bódvalenke, making up half of the village’s population.

Location

Bódvalenke is a small village with approximately 230 residents, located in northern Hungary, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, near the Slovakian border, within the Edelény district. It is close to Miskolc and surrounded by picturesque natural landscapes. This experience is not only about volunteering but also about connecting with the community, learning about Roma culture, and enjoying meaningful moments with fellow volunteers.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be provided at the foundation's house, where you can either camp in a tent or sleep in the community space. The house has two separate restrooms with showers. Activities with the children take place outdoors in the yard, so if you need a short break and the group size allows it, you can rest in the sleeping area. We will provide three meals a day (hot meals for lunch and dinner), with a vegetarian option available. Meals are always shared. Breakfast consists of cold food (e.g., sandwiches, boiled eggs, etc.), while lunch and dinner will be prepared together the night before. The weekly menu will be planned together during the preparatory meeting.

Requirements

There are no language requirements, but English will be the working language during the program. Please bring comfortable clothes that can get dirty while playing, a sleeping bag, and any personal medications you may need. We kindly ask you to send us a motivation letter, focusing on why you decided to work with children and what related skills or previous experiences you have in this field.

Meeting point

Meeting point: We will be waiting for you on July 20th at 10:00 AM at Deák Square, at the airport bus stop (100E and 200E). If this time is too early for you, the foundation’s staff can provide accommodation for volunteers the night before. The transportation between Budapest and Bódvalenke will be arranged by the foundation, either by car or train. The journey takes at least 3 hours by car.

Notes:

Two weeks before the camp starts, we will hold an online preparatory meeting on a Monday evening to finalize the weekly program, ensuring we have all necessary materials. After the camp, there will also be an online reflection session where we will discuss our experiences. It would be great if you could join these as well!

Work

Gönüllü Hizmetler Derneği-Childhood Dreams program, organized for children between the ages of 10-14 with limited access, is a social content and child-themed workcamp. A volunteer team consisting of foreign and Turkish volunteers will run a 1-week camp program with under state care children. The program content, activities to be done with the children and the organization of the volunteer team will be planned by the Childhood Dreams camp leader. The camp has been running successfully since 2009 with the same theme.

Partner

Kalben Association is a nonprofit organization established to protect and support the children under state care. It develops projects to ensure equal opportunities for these children their peers and supports individuals who wish to become foster parents. It aims to create spaces for children to have fun and learn and to find permanent solutions to their emotional needs.

Location

Kalben Children's Village was established by Kalben Association in 2024. The village is on an island in Balıkesir (city). It is possible to organize activities such as swimming and walking tours on the island as part of the program for volunteers.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be in shared rooms in the children's village building, male and female volunteers stay in separate rooms. Meals will be prepared and served by the host organization.

Requirements

The acceptance phase is a 2-step process. As a first step, CVs and motivation letters will be requested from volunteers and as a second step volunteers will be interviewed via Zoom / Google Meet. Experience working with children are preferred.

Meeting point

Detailed information about reaching the island will be shared with volunteers later. The island can be arrived via sea transportation with connections from Istanbul.