Work

The work will be done around and in the village of Slatinka and in the city park in Zvolen. The volunteers will help with cleaning the area in Slatinka: cutting the grass, taking care of the trees, cleaning the educational trail. They will be helping also at the park of Lanice, close to the town of Zvolen. The working hours are from Monday to Friday divided as follows: 4 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. There are no special skills required. By participating to this project you contribute to protecting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems (UN SDG 15).

Partner

The Slatinka Association was established in 1993 as a reaction to the construction of the Slatinka water dam on the Slatina River. The association’s mission is to work at the basin of the Slatina River, to protect the environment and preserve natural areas while spreading consciousness of the project’s effects on nature. One of their main aims is to bring life back to the village of Slatinka, since many people had to leave due to the dam construction. Workcamps like this one have been organized in Slatinka since 2011.

Location

Slatinka is a little village near Zvolen located in the Central part of Slovakia. The village is surrounded by beautiful nature with many touristic routes and hiking opportunities. The volunteers may visit Zvolen, where they will find a castle, a historical center and other interesting sites.

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay at a local school called the Eco Center. The center has an outdoor shower that requires participants to manually heat the water before each shower, and the toilets are dry (outhouses). There will not be access to running water, so water will be delivered or taken from a well pump for showers. Drinkable water will be provided by the local partner. On-site access to electricity and mobile signal is available. There are two bedrooms with mattresses, but a sleeping bag is required. Meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves. Volunteers will be divided in the kitchen teams and cook together; the groceries will be provided. The food will be mostly vegetarian.

Requirements

Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, warm clothes, cap, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit, headlamp and a smile on your lips :) You can also bring some games from your country.

Meeting point

Bus station in Zvolen, on 21.07.2023 around 5 pm. More info will be provided to accepted volunteers in the infosheet sent at least 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp.

Notes:

Study Part: The workcamp will have a rich environmental study part as the local partner is an ecologically-focused organization. Volunteers will learn about environmental protection efforts in Slovakia and all the issues related to the dam construction. Participants will also learn about the history of Slatinka and Zvolen. The volunteers will prepare the "Feast of cultures" - an international food evening, and will join the “volunteering footprint” workshop. Our camps will follow the rules of Sustainability campaign. Attention: The camp is for nature and ecology lovers! Mostly vegetarian food and eco camp! For more info and pictures about the project please see: www.slatinka.sk, https://www.facebook.com/zdruzenieslatinka or https://www.instagram.com/slatinkaassociation/ You can also watch video from workcamp in Slatinka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgtH03v7310&t= Important: This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps (ESC) for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria. Volunteers will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets; volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then INEX Slovakia will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project. Volunteers will receive pocket money once they arrive on the project in Slovakia. Summary: Live in peace with nature and learn about other cultures at Eco-Slatinka! Don’t miss your adventure in Slovakia!

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Work

The peace workcamp here at Brithdir Mawr Community will include various activities such as gardening, maintenance, wood processing, and making a clay pizza oven. We also hope you will be able to explore the local area and experience some Welsh culture. We hope the camp will be fun, educational and inspiring and we look forward to welcoming you here.

Partner

Brithdir Mawr is an intentional community and home to around 14 adults and 4 children. We work together to grow food, manage the land for wood and livestock, run educational courses, live off grid and we endeavour to live a low impact lifestyle. We function as a non hierarchical group, using consensus decision making, personal responsibility and trust to organise and run the site. We run regular volunteer weeks, courses, workshops, tours and social events to engage with the wider community, network and share skills and knowledge and we campaign for social change.

Location

We are situated in a very rural area with limited public transport however Trefdraeth town is about half an hours walk away with various pubs and cafes, a few shops, a post office, and a lovely beach. Trefdraeth is situated in an exceptionally beautiful part of Wales, with pretty beaches, forests and a small mountain range. Newport has a lovely beach, river and a famous coastal path with views of the sea over the cliffs. There is also a little mountain that you can walk to from the Brithdir Mawr Community!

Accomodation

The accommodation will be camping in our camping field - please bring your own tents. There are compost toilets, solar showers, cold running water and sinks in the camping field. There are more compost toilets down by the farmhouse and hot showers available there also. Cooking will either be in the main house communal kitchen or in the outdoor kitchen. All our heating and cooking is wood fired with wood from the land. We are off grid for electricity (wind, solar and hydro) so sometimes supply is limited if the batteries are low and use of high energy appliances such as electric kettles is restricted. However there is usually enough for normal, mindful use such as lighting, phone charging, laptop use etc.

Requirements

Due to our no fly policy we are unable to accept volunteers who fly to the UK just to volunteer with us as the benefits of the volunteering work are negated by the environmental impact of the flight. We ask therefore that volunteers only book on the camp if they are able to travel here by land and sea. Thank you. VAP HOSTING FEE: Volunteers will be asked to pay a fee of £90 GBP upon arrival. VAP charges this fee as without it we would be virtually unable to organise any projects in the UK. NB: Please check your travel requirements to the UK before applying.

Meeting point

The nearest train station to us is Fishguard & Goodwick and is serviced by Arriva Trains Wales. However, there are more trains to Haverfordwest, where you can then catch the T5 bus to Newport. This is the link for Haverfordwest trains - https://tfw.wales/places/stations/haverfordwest T5 bus link - https://traws.cymru/en/services/RBRO/T5 to get you into Newport Pembrokeshire. We will be able to pick volunteers up from Newport. Volunteers should let us know when they will be arriving and then we can come down to town for when their bus arrives.

Work

In cooperation with the organisation “Biologische Station im Kreis Wesel”, you will work on the Projekt „Life Wiesenvögel NRW“. This project aims to save rare meadow birds in North Rhine-Westphalia from exstinction. To achieve this, we must, among other things, foster insects and other small animals because these serve as food for the birds. Many insects, in turn, benefit from flowering plants. That is why one of your tasks will be to sow certain seed mixtures in bird breeding sites. The seeds will be provided. (please do not bring any! They will likely be the wrong kind.) Nature conservation also involves educating (or even just interesting) people in these topics. Sometimes this takes more than words. Your second field of work will therefore be artistic. You will be creating giveaways about meadow bird conservation which can then be used to awaken enthusiasm for the topic among the general public. Creativity and crafts(wo)manship will be necessary here. The raw materials will be provided.

Partner

The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education. Follow us on Instagram ijgd_workcamps Facebook @ijgd.workcamps

Location

From Schermbeck you can go hiking, cycling or canoeing on the river Lippe. A minibus is provided so that you can also get to know the surrounding area. In the surrounding area, you can go canoeing on the Lippe or visit Colonia Ulpia Traiana - the third largest Roman city north of the Alps and Germany's largest open-air archaeological museum. You can also take excursions to the Ruhr metropolis with cities like Essen and Dortmund. The cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf and Münster are also good destinations for day trips. The Hanseatic city of Wesel also offers you leisure activities.

Accomodation

You will be staying in a scout house. Large room is equipped with air beds for sleeping, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, sanitary facilities, large outdoor area. You cook together. Money for the food shopping is provided to you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any allergies when registering.

Requirements

Covid Rules (may change depending on the course of the pandemic): (may change depending on the course of the pandemic): Compulsory Covid rapid test directly upon arrival at the camp. The tests are provided by ijgd. We recommend that you do a self-quick test at your home town before departure so that you are not surprised by a positive quick test at the camp. Should legal Corona protection regulations change, the Covid rules for participation may also change at short notice! Subject to change! You will receive more detailed information after confirmation of your registration and at the latest 3 weeks before the start of the camp with the specific info sheet for your camp.

Meeting point

At the accommodation at the latest at 18 h. Directions to Meeting Point From the Airport: 2 connection possibilities: From Düsseldorf airport, take the regional train in the direction of Emmerich to "Wesel" station. There you change to the bus line SB 21 in the direction of Schermbeck and get off at the last stop "Schermbeck Rathaus". From Düsseldorf airport, take the ICE (Intercity) train in the direction of Essen. Get off at "Essen HBF" and take the NWB (NordWestBahn) in the direction of "Borken". Get off at the "Dorsten" stop. At the ZOB (Zentralenbusbahnhof) stop 4 in Dorsten, take bus SB 28 in the direction of "Schermbeck Rathaus". Get off at the last stop "Schermbeck Rathaus". Walk from there along Weselstraße to Mittelstraße. Walk straight ahead along this street. Mittelstraße then turns into Freudenbergstraße, which you also walk along until you can turn right into Prozessionsweg. The procession path ends at the scout house (there is also a large meadow). The walk takes about 16 minutes.

Notes:

Please note: International participants which are under 18 have to pay an additional teenage fee of 150€

Work

Your task with the forestry and nature conservation department of the Alb-Donau district is to maintain or restore a wetland biotope (pond and watercourses), to maintain a juniper heath and rough grassland near Mochental. You cut the pond free, repair the dam if necessary and remove overgrown creepers from the pond so that many animal and plant species can spread there again. Juniper heaths developed here in the past through grazing with sheep and goats and are protected as the most species-rich biotopes in Central Europe. They are in danger of becoming wooded again. You will remove shrubs and trees to create space and light for the rare plant species, insects and birds that live there. You will be guided by the forest ranger, a forestry master and forestry trainees.

Partner

The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education. Follow us on Instagram ijgd_workcamps Facebook @ijgd.workcamps

Location

You live secluded, can sit in the evening at the campfire. In the immediate vicinity (up to 35 km): activities in the biosphere area Swabian Alb, visit the beer culture town of Ehingen, Laichingen deep cave and climbing forest, canoeing on the Great Lauter, open-air museum Kürnbach, Ulm with the world-famous cathedral. In the further surroundings (up to approx. 150 km): Lake Constance, Stuttgart, Augsburg. camp location: Ehningen (Donau), Baden-Württemberg; Ulm 40 km, Stuttgart 100 km

Accomodation

Group room on the grounds of Mochental Castle with camp beds, you all sleep in one room, separate common room with kitchen, shared with staff on siteYou cook together. Money for the food shopping is provided to you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any allergies when registering.

Requirements

Covid Rules (may change depending on the course of the pandemic): (may change depending on the course of the pandemic): Compulsory Covid rapid test directly upon arrival at the camp. The tests are provided by ijgd. We recommend that you do a self-quick test at your home town before departure so that you are not surprised by a positive quick test at the camp. Should legal Corona protection regulations change, the Covid rules for participation may also change at short notice! Subject to change! You will receive more detailed information after confirmation of your registration and at the latest 3 weeks before the start of the camp with the specific info sheet for your camp.

Meeting point

At the accomodation at the latest at 18 h. More details on how to arrive follow..

Notes:

You must be able to ride a bike, physically demanding work. You live remotely at the forestry base about 10 km southwest of Ehingen (Danube). The train station is 5 km away by bike. There is no free Wi-Fi, but guest access can be arranged for you if necessary.

Work

Project activities are divided so they would clean up the local fields in the village as well as collect any trash that has been thrown out, while they will also be included in the renovation of the local fire truck. Volunteers will cut low vegetation and bushes in the pasture is the habitat of protected and strictly protected species, as well as collecting garbage by the roadside and from pastures, renovation of fire engines, make trash cans and signs with inscriptions that will be placed by the road and in certain places in the village.

Partner

Citizens' association "Czech village" was founded on February 4, 2022. This is a non-governmental and non-profit association, established for an indefinite period to achieve goals in the field of environmental protection, tourism and promotion of Czech cultural heritage. During the first year of the Association's existence, we organized two garbage clean-up actions in and around Czech village, and we also participated in the organization of the eco-camp "Butterfly Observation Weekend". The objectives of the Association are: improvement and protection of the environment, education of citizens, especially children and young people, about the importance of environmental protection and public support for changing habits regarding the use and preservation of natural resources and regarding handling of waste materials. We also work on the promotion of tourism and the historical and natural values of the municipality of Bela Crkva and its surroundings, especially on the promotion of Czech cultural heritage, protection of human rights, advocacy for better living conditions, as well as better information and education of members and other citizens in order to improve the general quality of life . Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) was founded in 1976. Our main aims are environmental protection and education, promotion of sustainable development, work with young people in an international context, promotion of scientific creativity and voluntarism and its values. Voluntary Service of Serbia is a volunteer exchange service center founded in 1990 as one of the sectors of YRS.

Location

Czech village was founded in 1837 by Czechs who immigrated from the Romanian part of Banat (where they came 10 years earlier). At that time there was the Austro-Hungarian monarchy and this area was the so-called Military Krajina, which was the first line of defense against the Ottoman Empire. In 1827, a poor population was sent from the area of the present-day Czech Republic, which settled in the area of the present-day Romanian part of the Banat. Living conditions were extremely bad and difficult and after 10 years the number of inhabitants was halved, so they were given permission to move to this part of Banat. 24 families were settled and each family received arable land in the atar of the village and a plot for a house with a garden in the village itself. In return, each family had to give one soldier/eldest son to fight for the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The village originally had the name Ablian, between the two World Wars it was called Fabian, and since the 60s of the 20th century it has had the current name – Czech village.

Accomodation

Volunteers will sleep in the large hall of the House of Culture/Czech House located in the center of the village. Volunteers will need to bring bedding/sleeping bags. It is also possible to sleep in tents because behind the building there is a yard equipped for camping. Meals will be prepared by volunteers in the kitchen in the House of Culture, where we have provided all dishes, stoves, refrigerators, etc.

Meeting point

There are direct bus connections from Belgrade to Bela Crkva. More details will be provided in the Infosheet about the meeting point. Cesko selo is 9 km away from Bela crkva.

Work

Second oldest workcamp in YRS focuses on the nature protected reserve "Kraljevac" and what it has to offer to the locals and visitors. It is located right next to Deliblato sands, the largest sand area in Europe. During the day, volunteers will work on the path next to the lake; fixing the benches and other equipment; cleaning up the bank of the lake as well as setting up a fishing place. They will participate in educational workshops with local children. During leisure hours volunteers will have a chance to go on boat rides get to know surrounding nature. Keep in mind that you will be working during the summer, appropriate clothes and sun protection are necessary, as well as a good mosquito repellent.

Partner

The Sport Fishing Association “Deliblato Lake” was established in 2000 with the aim to promote sport fishing and nature conservation among a local community and young people in Deliblato. It manages Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac that was declared “the first category protected area of greatest national importance” by the Government of the Republic of Serbia in 2009. Since then For the fifth time in its history the Sport Fishing Association Deliblato Lake along with the Young Researchers of Serbia are organizing an international volunteer eco camp. Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) was founded in 1976. Our main aims are environmental protection and education, promotion of sustainable development, work with young people in an international context, promotion of scientific creativity and voluntarism and its values. Voluntary Service of Serbia is a volunteer exchange service center founded in 1990 as one of the sectors of YRS.

Location

On the edge of Deliblatska Pescara (Deliblato Sands), in the midst of the Vojvodina plains, in the picturesque village of Deliblato, lies an oasis of peace Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac. Lake Kraljevac with its floating and permanently anchored islands, surrounding reedbeds, woodlands, meadows, and pastures supports a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac is a place of unique natural beauty where floating islands moved by strong winds across the surface of water continually change the surrounding landscape. Floating and permanently anchored islands are remnants of lowland peat bogs, globally one of the rarest and most threatened habitats, and represent one of Serbia’s last refuge of the relict plant community of Marsh Fern and Grey Willow. Volunteers will have a chance to explore the picturesque nature reserve in boats and also explore the oldest sand desert in Europe Deliblatska pescara.

Accomodation

All volunteers and camp leaders will be accommodated in the Education and Research Centre in Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac 2-bed, 3-bed and 5-bed rooms (linen included, sleeping bag is not required) with shared toilets and showers. Volunteers will be provided with a small kitchen with cooking facilities and groceries to cook for themselves.

Meeting point

The closest towns to village Deliblato are Kovin (16 km), Pančevo (37 km), and Belgrade (58 km). You can reach Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac by bus from Belgrade to Kovin and then from Kovin to Deliblato. More details will be provided in the Infosheet.

Work

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house. 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 during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Partner

The Awareness, Engagement and Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and encourage the volunteers to take action One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline. SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in cleaning up actions around the country. 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 coastal cleanup tasks.

Location

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviora, 1 hour drive south-west from Reykjavik. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The house sits under Ingolfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingolfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajokull where the volcanic eruptions started 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 spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among 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.Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Accomodation

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a washing machine. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag.Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Remember 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; intermediate conversational skills are needed.Participation fee EUR 350 (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 does not include the transportation from Reykjavik to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way or EUR 50 both ways.

Meeting point

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on July 22 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 350 (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.

Work

Your help is requested the Zauberblume Kindergarten. Volunteers will work together with the parents of the kids and with professional workers in order to prepare a nice playground for the kids. Tasks include manual work outside, sometimes with heavy tools. This project is a co-operation with the town council of Blomberg and workers of the municipality. Beside this manual work, volunteers will get in contact with the kids. Be ready to bring some games you play in your country.

Partner

Since 2009 we successfully organize workcamps in Blomberg in cooperation with local youth center and the town hall. This year volunteers can help to renovate and beautify the outdoor area of the Kindergarten “Zauberblume”. Volunteers will be supported by the local Youth center, which is situated at the edge of the inner city and surrounded by play yards and green areas. Some years ago, international volunteers helped a lot in adding very nice playgrounds to this youth center. It is a perfect place for kids, where they have enough space for noisy outdoor activities!

Location

Blomberg has about 16.000 inhabitants and is situated in the eastern part of North Rhine Westphalia, a region which is characterized by farms, hills (up to 500 meters) and plenty of forests. Blomberg has a beautiful old town area with half-timbered houses and old alleyways. The old town is also home to a historical castle which now is established has a hotel. Nearby of Blomberg there are some bigger cities: Detmold (75,000 inhabitants, distance: 15km) and Bielefeld (330,000) inhabitants, distance 50km) in the west and Hannover (600,000 inhabitants, distance: 70km) in the northeast Like in previous camps, volunteers will spend leisure time in local youth center and enjoy its facilities. A cultural program in Blomberg and the surrounding area will be offered in the entire district of Lippe.

Accomodation

The accommodation is not clear yet. Former accommodations were at a glider airfield or in holiday homes at Blomberg. Accommodation always includes rooms with beds and cooking facilities. Sufficient sanitation facilities will be available, too. Please bring a sleeping bag or a warm blanket with you. – Information about accommodation will be updated

Meeting point

Directions will be provided in infosheet

Notes:

As you get in close contact with kids, we will ask to sign self-declaration form in terms of child and youth protection. Please bring workwear and raincoats, sleeping bag, camping mat, bathing suit, music, your talents, and something specific from your country

Work

Kriusilla is a small farm dealing mainly with beekeeping and forestry. Volunteers will be doing some forestry work (cleaning and weeding forestry, planting trees, building wood construction) but also collecting honey, cleaning and improving bee houses, possibly helping to build new ones. There can be also some light odd jobs in the house, building and gardening. The working day will be 5-7 hours depending on weather conditions.

Partner

For many years EstYES has been cooperating with eco-farms around Estonia for solidarity and respect for their work and to support local people involved in agricultural sector, who keep traditions and develop new eco-farming in Estonia despite of all difficulties. Kriusilla Farm is one of them. This is the organic farm dealing with traditional bees-keeping and promoting sustainable lifestyle. So, this camp is proposed for volunteers who appreciate and share eco-values, want to learn more about it and to help hard working people. This camp follows positive experience of the camps for over 15 years.

Location

LocationThe farm is located in Anija Community of Harjumaa County. Distance from Tallinn is about 40 km. More information on www.visitestonia.com Leisure timeThere are a lot of leisure time possibilities in the area for people enjoying nature and interested in sustainable way of living. There are many interesting locally important natural sites in the area. There is Jagala River 4 km away, picturesque lakes about 20 km away and the sea 40 km away. Short trips in the area are planned by hosts. It is easy and quite possible to go to Tallinn on your own in the free time to enjoy its attraction and numerous opportunities flourishing in summer period. Besides there will be some local festivities in the villages nearby www.voose.ee; www.viikingitekyla.ee ; www.korvemaa.ee/en ; https://anijamois.ee/ which can be attended together with the hosts.

Accomodation

The accommodation conditions on the farm will be simple yet beds are provided. Please bring your sleeping bags. Toilets and showers are available. There is kitchen with all necessary equipment for cooking. Volunteers will be served food cooked by the hosts.

Requirements

Special requirementsYou have to be open-minded and be ready to adapt to the simple conditions of the rural life and be ready for the farm work, which can be hard sometimes. NB Obviously, the volunteers should not be afraid of or be allergic to bees.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 50 Euro towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make bank transfer please contact your sending organization for solution.

Meeting point

TBCTerminalAirport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn, train to Kehra.

Work

After last year s cleanup, you will take part in the enhancement of the ruins of the old chapel. You will carry out the consolidation works envisioned by the heritage architect in charge of the restoration. On the other hand, you will carry out devegetation work and repair the steps leading to the Saint Martin statue, located below the chapel. You will be guided by local volunteers who will be happy to work with you and share their love for their village. The work site is located 25/30 minutes walk from the village, across fields, on small paths. You will go by walk every morning, and your supervisors will drive you back at noon. Work in the morning 4 to 5 hours a day.

Partner

Following the last summer s workcamp, the small town of St Georges en Couzan, 450 inhabitants, is looking forward to welcoming a team of volunteers once again for a project that is particularly dear to its heart: the enhancement of the St Martin chapel s ruins. Located in a rural area, with few amenities on site, locals will be delighted to show their village and share many moments with you You will also take part in the village s patronal festival on the weekend of August 1st. Perfect place for nature and authenticity lovers

Location

St Georges en Couzan is a village of 450 inhabitants, located in the Loire department near Feurs and Montbrison. The environment is extremely rural, so you will have plenty of time to discover French rural life and meet the people who are attached to it. On-site activities will be done with the locals (hikes, various invitations ...) and other outings will be organized to visit nearby villages.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in tents at the municipal stadium. You will have access to the toilets and showers in the changing rooms. The bar area will also serve as a kitchen. Outdoor picnic tables allow you to eat outside and enjoy the view of the valley and the Forez Mountains. You are a 10 minute walk from the village center.

Requirements

This workcamp will enable you to acquire skills in small masonry (staircase refurbishment, mortar construction) as well as in landscaping maintenance. Working as a team, both with the camp leaders and with other volunteers, you will develop your listening, your adaptability and versatility, rigor and tenacity. Those are skills you will strengthen through group life.

Meeting point

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Notes:

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