Descrizione

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Work

Volunteers will renovate the archaeological nature trail by creating a new walking path and designing informational boards. The trail passes by many fascinating natural and historical features. Additionally, volunteers will help maintain public parks to make the area more accessible and educational for visitors.

Partner

Since 1990, NiG has been bringing together socially engaged youth and dedicated volunteers to organize and run international work camps in Germany, as well as multilateral youth exchanges both at home and abroad. As part of a global network, we also connect young people with meaningful projects through our partner organizations worldwide. Over the years, thousands of participants from 42 countries have collaborated on impactful initiatives. With more than 800 work camps completed, we continue to create opportunities for cultural exchange, learning, and social engagement. In our multi-week camps, volunteers contribute to essential and much-needed projects in various fields, including: > Environmental conservation and sustainability > Working with children and youth > Arts and culture > Preservation of historical landmarks

Location

LOCATION: Lohmen is a picturesque village in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, surrounded by untouched nature and several nature parks. With around 850 inhabitants, it offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is particularly charming due to its historical landmarks, which provide insights into the region’s long history, as well as various recreational opportunities—including a labyrinth, sports fields, and an archaeological nature trail. Lohmen uniquely combines nature, history, and community, making it an ideal place for those who want to experience rural life in a culturally rich environment. LEISURE: Volunteers can explore the surroundings by water or go swimming together. Excursions to other cities, such as Rostock, are also possible.

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a youth club located in a former kindergarten. The accommodation is simple and functional. Outside, there is a fire pit that invites everyone to gather in the evenings. The volunteers should bring sleeping bag and mattress pad with them, as the accommodation only provides mattresses but no blankets. FOOD: Meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves. They can bring their own ideas and recipes, creating a diverse mix of traditional specialties, new creations, and shared culinary experiments.

Meeting point

Meeting point will be at the train station in lOHMEN.

Notes:

ATTENTION: In Germany, there are two different villages named Lohmen. You need to go to Lohmen between Güstrow and Goldberg in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Work

You love heritage and nature and want to make a difference ? Come help to improve the heritage discovery trails in Clermont L'Hérault ! In addition to the renovation work, you'll have the chance to discover and take part in the organisation of a music festival at Lac du Salagou! You would like to go behind the scenes of a festival with a wide variety of music ? Then this is the place for you ! The municipality is keen to maintain these paths for the enjoyment of walkers. Discover the rich heritage of the commune, with its archaeological oppidum, its castle, its capitelles, its small dry-stone walls and its calades in an exceptional natural environment : close to the Lac du Salagou. Your job will be to highlight Clermont-Ferrand's heritage by carrying out small-scale landscaping work, clearing undergrowth and making safe the access roads and paths leading to these different sites. This work is essential to maintain these paths while allowing visitors, walkers and the curious from all walks of life to come and discover this rich heritage! What's more, you'll have 5 whole days devoted to the music festival. The festival begins on Wednesday 25 June. The concerts will take place in the evening on Friday and Saturday, while tidying up and dismantling are scheduled for Sunday 29 June.

Partner

Since 2015, we've had a very strong partnership with the town of Clermont l'Hérault and local associations that promote the discovery of the local heritage. This partnership, with the organisation of the Salagou en Scène festival, is unprecedented. Our delegation's offices are located in the commune. We also run a number of voluntary projects for young people in the area. We work closely with volunteers from local heritage associations. This project to enhance the calade on the communal path contributes to the enhancement of Clermont l'Hérault's heritage.

Location

Clermont L'Hérault is a charming little town north of Montpellier, in the south of France. Boasting a Mediterranean climate and a remarkable natural environment (Lac du Salagou, rivers of the Gorges de l'Hérault nearby), it also boasts a rich cultural heritage, with its castle and cathedral and its many festive and cultural attractions. In the heart of this unspoilt setting, you'll be able to enjoy the pleasures of outdoor activities and make cultural, festive and artistic discoveries.

Accomodation

You will be camping at Lac du Salagou, in individual tents (remember to bring your sleeping bag and sleeping mat). A communal room is available for group use. You will share the various group tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the leaders so that you can help with the shopping and preparation of meals, giving priority to vegetarian, healthy, local produce. You will eat with the other local volunteers during the 5 days of the festival.

Requirements

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for them, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country. This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program for young people between 18 and 30. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria. The participation to ESC volunteering teams is subjected to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en - volunteers do not have to pay any fee (neither sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established depending on their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets; - volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project; - volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on the basis of 6€/day, once they arrive at the project in France; - volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.

Meeting point

CLERMONT L’HERAULT bus station at 5pm If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Notes:

Remember to take gloves, clothes and good shoes for the day's work. And don't forget your sunglasses, swimming costume and beach towel! The days can be hot, but the nights can be cool. If you wish, you can also bring music and an object typical of your country/region to share your culture with the other participants.

Work

De Amicitia has its own beekeeping project for educational and environmental purposes. We have 20-25 hives located in Altea that are used to carry out educational activities in centers and to pollinate the environment, as well as to produce a few kilos of honey that are used as gifts and to give visibility to the association. Volunteers will help us to maintain our educational beehive hives and panels and probably to fill up our glass jars with our fresh and delicius honey. We will also may ask them to support other assocations in the area by participating in local ecological activities like trail cleaning, community garden support, or beach litter removal, depending on current needs. Volunteers should be ready for a hands-on, flexible experience and excited to contribute wherever help is most needed.

Partner

This project is organizedand hosted by De Amicitia www.deamictia.org. De Amicitia is an environmental and local developent non governmental organisation that is funded in 1998 and actively working in the youth field and volunteering for 25 years. The main activity of the organisations is organising workcamps and local/ international youth projects in collaboration with the town halls and local associations. De Amicitia is part of Anna Lindh Foundation, The Alliance and WWOOF network.

Location

Sanet is a small town in the southwest of Spain close to Dénia (communidad de Valencia). It lays in the beautiful countryside, surrounded by hills which are great for hiking - there are a lot of hiking trails to discover. There is a local swimming pool available and Dénia is only 5 minutes by cars. The house is located right in the middle of town, so there are great opportunities to interact and socialize with the locals and to truly experience the Spanish countryside. Furthermore, the volunteers can make excursions to Ondara and El Vergel, local towns close to Sanet. The surrounding villages like Benimelli and Ràfol d'Almunia can also be visited. There will also be day trips to the beach which is about 15 minutes by car from Sanet.

Accomodation

The volunteers will stay in a volunteer house, with four rooms with several bunkbeds and bathrooms. They will share rooms with four to six other volunteers. The house includes a nice kitchen in which the volunteers will cook for themselves in the guidance of the camp leaders. You can either bring your own sheets or a sleeping bag. There are beds and pillows, sheets and pillow covers but it will be convenient that the volunteers bring their own.

Requirements

Not open for allergic to bees. This project can be exceptionally be open for minor age volunteers.

Meeting point

Denia Bus Station. Carrer Jose Moncho Ferrer. 03749 Denia. Spain

Notes:

We are prepare to run the project even if number of volunteers is low as there are still some Long Term Volunteers in the house.

Descrizione

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Work

Volunteers will assist in the renovation and painting of school classrooms, drawing symbols and letters that will simplify reading and learning for early childhood education classes, establishing garbage disposal sites including trash bins in the classes, and providing education on how to separate and dispose of garbage. They will also organize extracurricular activities for kids and teenagers (7-17 years old) after school hours. This could include sports, games, English language lessons, arts, crafts, and remedial classes.

Partner

Some studies have proved that children spend more time in school than at home during the week. In this regard, the physical environment of school buildings and school grounds is therefore a key factor in the overall health and safety of pupils, teachers, non-teaching staff, and visitors. School buildings and grounds are expected to be designed and maintained to be free of health and safety hazards and to promote learning. A friendly environment for children will increase their performance, hence contributing to their future. This project is therefore complementing the efforts of the host community in improving learning facilities to support children's future. The host of this project is Mbahe/Ng’aroni Primary Schools in Marangu.

Location

The word "Marangu" means a place with many water streams. It is one of the most popular places in Tanzania. Located at the foot of Africa's tallest mountain, the quaint village of Marangu offers fascinating insight into both modern Tanzanian life and the lives of the Chagga people, who once withstood vicious Masai raids through the ingenious use of tunnels. The majority of residents are farmers growing bananas, vegetables, and coffee. Tourism is also an important part of the economy of Marangu. Marangu is located about 40 km east of Moshi town, the capital of Kilimanjaro, and is accessible through private and public transport. Social services including markets, shops, banks, and hospitals are available in the community. Options for leisure activities include wildlife safaris to Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks. Various packages are available depending on the available time and budget, including Mount Kilimanjaro trekking, eco-tourism, and cultural tourism.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be at the community residential house. Volunteers should expect to share rooms. Volunteers are expected to help in meal preparation, dishwashing, and kitchen cleaning. Vegetarian meals will be available.

Requirements

This project is looking for volunteers who have an interest in working with children, doing manual work, and focusing on child development issues. Volunteers should be patient, committed, open-minded, ready to be challenged, interested in other cultures and local realities, creative, and adaptable to different situations. They must also provide proof of having no criminal record against children.

Meeting point

The nearest bus/Ferry terminal is Moshi town Central Bus station located in the capital of Kilimanjaro region.

Work

With the help of members of the association and local historians, you will take part in the enhancement of this emblematic heritage of the town of Eymet. You will learn how to lime the stone walls inside the mill with a mason who is an expert on this age-old technique, and you will work on developing an outdoor patio: weeding, installing a wooden floor and a removable awning, and repairing old walls. With the help of a specialist, you'll learn about the specific vegetation found along the banks of the river and look after it on the mill peninsula. Finally, you will take part in the design and organisation of the built heritage and mills festival, one of the town's great festive occasions.

Partner

Eymet is a charming medieval Bastide town in the Périgord Pourpre region of the Dordogne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Founded in 1270, this small town embodies the authenticity and charm of the Bastide towns, the fortified towns typical of southwestern France. Eymet is built around its central square, lined with arcades and bustling with cafés, restaurants and shops. Its rich historical heritage can be seen in the cobbled streets, the fortified church of Saint-Etienne and the remains of its medieval castle, offering a journey back in time. History buffs will also appreciate the half-timbered and stone houses that bear witness to its past. Eymet is particularly well known for its strong British community, which contributes to its cosmopolitan atmosphere while preserving a Perigordian art of living. Eymet's mill, located on the banks of the River Dropt, is one of the most emblematic symbols of this Bastide in the Périgord Pourpre. Full of history, it bears witness to the importance of mills in the medieval and modern economy of the region, where they were mainly used to grind the grain produced in the rich surrounding farmland. You will take part in this architectural and human adventure by preparing the mill for summer events. You'll round off your stay by taking part in the local heritage and mill festival, which is held every year on the last weekend in June to kick off the summer season.

Location

Site visits, nature activities, you will build your own entertainment program with the animators and the other participants. We favor a discovery of the territory and these actors over consumption activities.

Accomodation

You'll stay in tents on our summer camp on the Moulin peninsula. Access to dry toilets and showers on site. Individual tents or tents for two will be provided, as well as foam trekking mattresses. Remember to bring your duvet and a pillow. You will prepare the menus together, meeting local producers and cooking their delicious seasonal produce. You'll share your meals together in the mill's majestic great hall, where you can spend unforgettable evenings afterwards. Don't forget to bring your own gourmet recipes!

Meeting point

The meeting point is Gardonne station. You should get there on 16/06 between 5pm and 8pm. The nearest international airport is Bordeaux- Mérignac and the train station where we will pick you up is in Gardonne. There is a shuttle bus from Bordeaux airport to Gare Saint-Jean in Bordeaux. It takes about 1 hours by train from Bordeaux to Le Bugue, so make sure you arrive at the airport early in the morning or the day before your appointment. If you arrive the day before, you will need to arrange your own accommodation. Departure is on the last day between 9am and 12pm maximum.

Work

Specifically Programmes and Festival support will support our school residential groups and the world famous Young Carers Festival. VOLUNTEER WORK: Ensure all visitors to YMCA Fairthorne Manor have an experience that really embodies all of our values: Welcoming, Active, Listening, Inspiring, Caring, Exciting You will lead activities and games, get involved in evening entertainment, ensure smooth running of our dining room, singing at campfire, be a pro at ‘doing the YMCA’ dance routine and generally make a huge difference to our community! Behind the scenes you may get involved in any area of our large operation, from helping to look after our beautiful woodland and grassland areas, maintain activities, putting up tents, helping out in the kitchen, making beds and much, much more. YMCA wants you as a volunteer if you… • Know how to have fun • Want to make friends from all over the world • Love being outside come rain or shine • Enjoy inspiring children and young people and have some experience of this • Want to learn new skills and improve the amazing ones you already have • Have a good level of English • Like the idea of no two days being the same • Love the idea of making every visit to Fairthorne special and one they will remember forever What you get in return… • Full training and development opportunities • 3 meals a day • Free accommodation in tents with bedding provided • Branded t-shirts • Loads of fun in the great outdoors and the chance to build friendships that last for a lifetime • Learn new skills to stand you in good stead for many careers • Chance to improve day to day English conversation skills • The opportunity to learn about, and be part of, a huge international YMCA movement • Fun staff and volunteer social events

Partner

PROJECT: The YMCA Fairthorne is a vast, natural, outdoor environment where memories are made to last a lifetime, adventures are found around every corner and you have the chance to deliver life changing experiences. They are offering international volunteers the opportunity to run a variety of activities with children and will provide you with valuable experience and training. Every year we welcome thousands of visitors to YMCA Fairthorne Manor’s 94 acre site on the south coast of England. Our site includes sweeping grounds, mature woodland, a lake, access to the River Hamble and a range of exciting outdoor activities. Fairthorne is a place of firsts – from toddlers walking, kids splashing in the mud, being away from home, trying new activities or a school trip to remember. Enabling young people to grow and thrive is only made possible with the help of top-notch volunteers from around the globe. Can you help add the sparkle to everything we do? About the YMCA The YMCA started in 1844 in London and has grown to become a worldwide organisation with 45 million members in 125 countries. The YMCA has adapted to the needs of today and works with all ages, races, religions and cultures. Each YMCA now operates on a local scale, delivering services that meet the needs of their local community, in keeping with the wider organisation’s values and aims. At YMCA Fairthorne Group, they are proud to be affiliated with the wider YMCA movement – the world’s largest and longest-running youth charity. The YMCA Fairthorne Group operates throughout Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton from 30 venues. Their programmes include 14 early years settings, school holiday Day camps, community activities, residential centres, camping and housing for young people. Part of the YMCA Fairthorne Group, YMCA Fairthorne Manor, provides a wide range of programmes on-site, including high quality childcare for children aged 0-5yrs, school holiday Day-camps, residential programmes for groups, a family campsite and community activities.

Location

LOCATION: YMCA Fairthorne encourage all volunteers to take the chance to get out and explore the UK. YMCA Fairthorne is situated just outside of Southampton and less than two hours from London with a local train station. Generally, our volunteers will receive 2 days off in every 7 so its easy to access many parts of the UK. Situated in a 94-acre land in Botley, it truly is a stunning landscape where volunteers can enjoy the nature. It is not too far away from Southampton which is one of the biggest Cities on the South Coast where volunteers can explore and enjoy the following: • Visit the Solent Sky Museum • The theatre • Southampton Football Club - Go to a game! • Visit the Tudor houses • Travel to Stonehenge

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: Accommodation is in tents with bedding provided. Food is ‘Canteen style’ with a limited choice but with a vegetarian option. Three meals a day are provided, which includes a cooked breakfast and / or cereals, lunch and a cooked evening meal. Meals are at set times. IMPORTANT: – Even in the British Summertime it can be VERY COLD AT NIGHT – please ensure you bring enough warm clothes. Wet weather clothing and footwear is also strongly recommended, as the site can get muddy and even the summer can bring a rainy day.

Requirements

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must request an application pack and send a completed VEF, two professional references, including one from their most recent school/ college or employer. Zoom Interviews: will be arranged individually. After Zoom interview, if confirmed on the project, volunteers need to send a certificate of good conduct /police check from your home country. UK VISA COSTS: All volunteers will need to apply for a Temporary Work – Charity Worker, please be aware that this has replaced the Tier 5 (T5) Charity Worker VISA. The application fee for this VISA is £298 and you can stay for up to 12 months. To apply for the Charity Workers VISA volunteers will need a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) this will be provided by Concordia at the cost of £25.

Meeting point

SO30 2GH The host can arrange collection from the local station.

Work

Specifically Programmes and Festival support will support our school residential groups and the world famous Young Carers Festival. VOLUNTEER WORK: Ensure all visitors to YMCA Fairthorne Manor have an experience that really embodies all of our values: Welcoming, Active, Listening, Inspiring, Caring, Exciting You will lead activities and games, get involved in evening entertainment, ensure smooth running of our dining room, singing at campfire, be a pro at ‘doing the YMCA’ dance routine and generally make a huge difference to our community! Behind the scenes you may get involved in any area of our large operation, from helping to look after our beautiful woodland and grassland areas, maintain activities, putting up tents, helping out in the kitchen, making beds and much, much more. YMCA wants you as a volunteer if you… • Know how to have fun • Want to make friends from all over the world • Love being outside come rain or shine • Enjoy inspiring children and young people and have some experience of this • Want to learn new skills and improve the amazing ones you already have • Have a good level of English • Like the idea of no two days being the same • Love the idea of making every visit to Fairthorne special and one they will remember forever What you get in return… • Full training and development opportunities • 3 meals a day • Free accommodation in tents with bedding provided • Branded t-shirts • Loads of fun in the great outdoors and the chance to build friendships that last for a lifetime • Learn new skills to stand you in good stead for many careers • Chance to improve day to day English conversation skills • The opportunity to learn about, and be part of, a huge international YMCA movement • Fun staff and volunteer social events

Partner

PROJECT: The YMCA Fairthorne is a vast, natural, outdoor environment where memories are made to last a lifetime, adventures are found around every corner and you have the chance to deliver life changing experiences. They are offering international volunteers the opportunity to run a variety of activities with children and will provide you with valuable experience and training. Every year we welcome thousands of visitors to YMCA Fairthorne Manor’s 94 acre site on the south coast of England. Our site includes sweeping grounds, mature woodland, a lake, access to the River Hamble and a range of exciting outdoor activities. Fairthorne is a place of firsts – from toddlers walking, kids splashing in the mud, being away from home, trying new activities or a school trip to remember. Enabling young people to grow and thrive is only made possible with the help of top-notch volunteers from around the globe. Can you help add the sparkle to everything we do? About the YMCA The YMCA started in 1844 in London and has grown to become a worldwide organisation with 45 million members in 125 countries. The YMCA has adapted to the needs of today and works with all ages, races, religions and cultures. Each YMCA now operates on a local scale, delivering services that meet the needs of their local community, in keeping with the wider organisation’s values and aims. At YMCA Fairthorne Group, they are proud to be affiliated with the wider YMCA movement – the world’s largest and longest-running youth charity. The YMCA Fairthorne Group operates throughout Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton from 30 venues. Their programmes include 14 early years settings, school holiday Day camps, community activities, residential centres, camping and housing for young people. Part of the YMCA Fairthorne Group, YMCA Fairthorne Manor, provides a wide range of programmes on-site, including high quality childcare for children aged 0-5yrs, school holiday Day-camps, residential programmes for groups, a family campsite and community activities.

Location

LOCATION: YMCA Fairthorne encourage all volunteers to take the chance to get out and explore the UK. YMCA Fairthorne is situated just outside of Southampton and less than two hours from London with a local train station. Generally, our volunteers will receive 2 days off in every 7 so its easy to access many parts of the UK. Situated in a 94-acre land in Botley, it truly is a stunning landscape where volunteers can enjoy the nature. It is not too far away from Southampton which is one of the biggest Cities on the South Coast where volunteers can explore and enjoy the following: • Visit the Solent Sky Museum • The theatre • Southampton Football Club - Go to a game! • Visit the Tudor houses • Travel to Stonehenge

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: Accommodation is in tents with bedding provided. Food is ‘Canteen style’ with a limited choice but with a vegetarian option. Three meals a day are provided, which includes a cooked breakfast and / or cereals, lunch and a cooked evening meal. Meals are at set times. IMPORTANT: – Even in the British Summertime it can be VERY COLD AT NIGHT – please ensure you bring enough warm clothes. Wet weather clothing and footwear is also strongly recommended, as the site can get muddy and even the summer can bring a rainy day.

Requirements

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must request an application pack and send a completed VEF, two professional references, including one from their most recent school/ college or employer. Zoom Interviews: will be arranged individually. After Zoom interview, if confirmed on the project, volunteers need to send a certificate of good conduct /police check from your home country. UK VISA COSTS: All volunteers will need to apply for a Temporary Work – Charity Worker, please be aware that this has replaced the Tier 5 (T5) Charity Worker VISA. The application fee for this VISA is £298 and you can stay for up to 12 months. To apply for the Charity Workers VISA volunteers will need a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) this will be provided by Concordia at the cost of £25.

Meeting point

SO30 2GH The host can arrange collection from the local station.

Work

As part of this project, you will participate in morning work sessions to build a wooden movable bar several meters long. With Rémi, a local carpenter-joiner, who will be your technical supervisor for these two weeks, you’ll learn woodworking and gradually create this key piece, which is essential for the festival. You’ll also work on building a welcoming wooden arch, which will help greet visitors and festival goers who come every summer to participate in the iconic Les Nuits Guépiennes festival in Laguépie. This festival, which takes place in July and August, celebrates poetry, literature, music, and the arts in general. You can find a short summary of the last year’s festival here: https://youtu.be/9r8VUrA3ks0?si=Xk7GS4U0R62cB4XI. If you have some free mornings, you will also create signage to be installed in the village and along the Viaur river, where artists perform. All of this will be done with professional help and supervision. No prior skills required, only the motivation to learn!

Partner

Ready to be part of a collaborative adventure? Join us in preparing Les Nuits Guépiennes, a vibrant festival that brings together 2000 people every year along the Viaur River. Get involved behind the scenes and work alongside the dedicated volunteer team of “P’Tite Lumière et Cie” to help build and shape this exciting event. Your energy and enthusiasm will make all the difference! You will be involved in constructing structural elements like a movable bar, a wooden arch, and signage essential for the smooth running of this wonderful event. You will also discover the values of the CITRUS association, its operating methods as an international welcoming place that promotes living together, sharing, and diversity. It’s a real little haven of peace. Guided by our supervising team, you’ll experience life in the heart of the association, sharing daily life with the Citrus team, international volunteers, and local volunteers from the Guépienne association.

Location

Laguépie is located in the green and hilly territory of Quercy-Rouergue, near the Aveyron gorges, 100 km northeast of Toulouse, between Albi and Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Afternoons will be dedicated to various recreational activities and discovering the region. You can go hiking, canoeing, visit beautiful medieval villages, or explore cities steeped in history. You can also swim directly in the Viaur River at Laguépie. With the support of the animation team, you will also organize activities and engage in meetings with the local community: international meals, intercultural games, film screenings, dance parties, etc.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated at the CITRUS association's site in shared tents (8-12 people) with floors and beds. There are beautiful composting toilets and solar showers, all built by former workcamps participants. A washing machine is available for reasonable and regulated use. There is no Wi-Fi connection. You will participate daily in maintaining the site and preparing meals. Collective decisions will ensure a balanced diet based on your tastes, dietary requirements, and seasonal local products. Cooking is part of the project, just like the construction activities.

Meeting point

We will pick you up at the Laguépie train station. Arrivals must be after 2 PM. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Notes:

This workcamp is funded by the European Solidarity Corps.There is no registration fee. Transport costs will be reimbursed up to a lumpsum fixed according to the travelled distance. Pocket money of €7 per day will be distributed.

Descrizione

While working alongside the local community, you'll experience the beauty and simplicity of life in the hill country. Share stories, traditions, and daily life with the locals, and discover the unique charm of this breathtaking region.

Work

This project is divided into two key components. The first focuses on supporting selected families in improving their livelihoods through activities such as gardening, home gardening, plant nurseries, and small-scale domestic production. The second component, called 'Visit Community,' offers volunteers the unique opportunity to connect directly with local women’s groups, village youth, families, and kindergarten children. During these visits, volunteers share their stories and experiences while gaining a deep insight into local culture and the true essence of everyday life in the community

Partner

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), organized with the Cultural and Agricultural Organisation since 2022. This region, once a flourishing tea plantation until Independence in 1948, saw a major shift when the government took over its administration. Some estates were abandoned, others sold, and many were distributed to local communities. The development of hydropower projects in the vicinity led to the displacement of many residents, who were resettled here. Today, tea cultivation continues to be the backbone of the local economy, with most people still working in the fields. Only a handful have jobs in the city or government sectors. Limited access to essential services keeps this area largely unknown to both locals and tourists. The community here also includes South Indian Tamils, who have carried forward the rich tradition of estate work. Despite the passage of time, development has yet to fully reach this region

Location

Located 114 km from Colombo (157 km via Gampola), this rural area is nestled in the mountains at an elevation of 590 meters above sea level. It lies close to two ancient kingdoms, Gampola (17 km) and Kandy (46 km). The region boasts breathtaking landscapes, majestic mountains, and historic temples. Common crops include cardamom, black pepper, and vanilla. You can also spot grand houses, remnants of the British colonial era, built by officers and wealthy residents who once lived here. 8. Terminal "Volunteers are expected to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by June 16. Departures should be scheduled after 8:00 PM on June 26 08. From Colombo, the project site is a 7-hour bus journey, with two transfers. On the first day, we will meet at 9:00 AM at the Central Government Bus Station in Colombo, where all volunteers will travel together to the site. Get ready for a meaningful adventure!"

Accomodation

Our accommodation is a traditional village house where we stay with a local family. The house is equipped with electricity and purified drinking water. Male and female volunteers stay in shared but separate rooms. We are responsible for keeping the premises clean and washing our own plates and dishes after meals. Laundry is done by hand, with clothes hung outside to dry. Study theme Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Higu and Sri Lanka Other activities Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Requirements

Requirement High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture. Participation fee €185 for 6 days / €255 for 10 days, payable upon arrival. A €20 discount applies for returning GV4GF workcamp volunteers and participants from lower-cost countries. An optional service is available for €55, which includes airport pickup, one night’s stay at a guesthouse, breakfast the following day, transport to the Negombo bus terminal, and the highway bus fare to the Colombo meeting point. Language English (Sri Lankan is also welcomed!)

Descrizione

PROJECT : Every year many people, with different ages and religious, cultural and political backgrounds, come to Agape to discuss and to be challenged, to get to know themselves and each other and to exchange experiences around a particular theme. The work camp will support the management and support the meetings on issues of political, social, cultural and religious interest. The center is volunteers-driven, and its management is in your hands. By joining this workcamp you will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals: QualityEducation-SDG4 and GenderEquality-SDG5 Reduce inequality SDG510 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies SDG516

Work

WORK : The workcamp is an international experience, giving the volunteers the opportunity to meet young people from all over the world. In terms of communication, the main watchword at the Center is diversity and open-mindedness. This is your chance to discover different cultures, and ideas and exchange experiences. The work accomplished on each camp is very important, the volunteers themselves are the main reason for Agape is able to keep organizing more and more projects every year. Thanks to a group of people living there all year long (the so-called Resident group), but also to the ecumenical and international community coming to help, the center has an effect on its visitors' life. As a volunteer, you will be asked to work with the Resident Group. Every Resident has a sector for which they are responsible (kitchen, cleaning, bar, maintenance,... and so on), in which you will help them, and each of the Residents will be there to help you and support you. You will have 6-7 working hours per day. The Centre will organize every year's national camps in the place and the international group will work in parallel with the permanent residence to guarantee the running of all other project schedules. Volunteers will help in the following tasks: kitchen, meal service (tables and dishes), cleaning, maintenance, bartending, and babysitting.

Partner

PARTNER : It’s been ten years that Lunaria and Agape are working side by side to create a space where people can meet in harmony. Agape International Ecumenical Centre is an important point of reference in Italian Protestantism, being for 70 years a place of education and development, theological exploration, political engagement, acceptance and validation of differences. A resident group still lives at Agape throughout the year. Agape was built after the Second World War as a sign of hope and reconciliation between people, thanks to the voluntary work of many young men and women. The dimensions of community and voluntary service remain fundamental.

Location

LOCATION AND LEISURE : Agape is in the Alps, close to Prali commune. Games, discussions, and outings can be organized during free time. Programmed activities (especially in the evening) are most of the time open to the volunteers, as long as they do not clash with work commitments. The place is beautiful but isolated, though you will stay together with many international participants attending the meetings of Agape.

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD : Volunteers will be host in 3-4 bed bedrooms with shared toilets on the floor. The meals are typical Italian Mediterranean cuisine, with limited consumption of meat for environmental reasons, and the possibility of choices for those who require a special diet. There is a washing machine available for the volunteers.

Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Volunteers should come ready to accomplish each task and with an open mind. Travel to Agape can be complicated, very isolated place .

Meeting point

TERMINAL : Torino-Caselle airport, and then Caselle Aeroporto train station and then bus to Prali