Work

Support the educational centre Kell am See, an important place for youth work in the whole area of Trier, by doing environmental and maintenance works! The educational centre is public, non-profit and offers the opportunity for youth groups, associations and schools to spend some days or weeks here, running a seminar or some other projects. One focus of the offer is on environmental education and outdoor activities. You will be working to take care and maintain the green areas around the regional education centre. Your tasks will include: • cutting the grass and bushes; • renovating/taking care of the playground and its big swing, the low rope course, the tree houses and the sports grounds; • tending the herbs garden and the insect hotel; • building wooden benches; • cleaning the grounds of the centre. In addition, you will continue to upgrade the outdoor area pedagogically and create new offers. One of the workcamps set up an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, which is used for different educational actions with youngsters.

Partner

Kell am See is a touristic village not far from Trier, the oldest German city. The regional youth department runs an educational centre in this village, which offers different environmental educational activities for youth groups and school classes. Also, school classes or youth associations can come here for several days and run own seminars or trainings. The centre was just renovated a couple of years ago and different new outdoor and training facilities were installed. For them it is important to get the support of international volunteer for their centre but at the same time they share the aims of international volunteering and want to offer a nice opportunity to you. By participating in this project, you are supporting education on environmental issues (UN SDG 4 and 13).

Location

Kell am See is a village 30 km from Trier, surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The area is well known for cycling, hiking and other ways of outdoor activities. In Kell, there is a holiday resort, which offers more than 200 holiday bungalows next to a lake (close to the educational centre). The area is not just appreciated by tourists: People from the area also come here for cycling (there is a 45 km cycling path on a former railway roadbed) or to spend a nice day outside. In addition, the region offers plenty of historic sites (castles, museums….). You will get the opportunity to come in contact with local associations, e.g. the local voluntary fire brigade. Since public transport is poor, the number of excursions will be limited but you will for sure visit Trier, famous for its Roman sites, its cathedral and for being the birth place of Karl-Marx.

Accomodation

You will stay in five wooden tepees for max. five persons each. It is really great to stay here surrounded by pure nature, with the campfire in the middle of the circle of tepees. In the centre you will have your own kitchen including a dish-washer, a living room and sanitary facilities. For your free time you will find plenty of outdoor facilities (campfire, basketball, football, volleyball…) and a nice indoor room. Please be aware that the tepees have beds and electricity but no heating, so it might be cold at night. Bring a warm sleeping bag! In the different facilities of the centre as the kitchen and the living room, there is heating. Wifi is available. Your group of volunteers will be responsible for grocery shopping and cooking together. The food will be bought with the camp budget and everybody will take turns for cooking, washing the dishes and cleaning. In order to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet, we encourage volunteers to reduce meat and try more sustainable dishes.

Meeting point

Meeting point: You will be picked up from the bus stop in Kell am See. There is the bus No. 230 from Trier to Kell am See every 2 hours. Please inform your campleaders about your arrival time on Sep 07. You can check for connections from anywhere to Kell am See on: www.bahn.com/en.

Descrizione

Working in the nursing home to have a precious time with the elders.

Work

Volunteers will help in arranging extra activities for the senior citizens, such as art, craft, painting, gardening, storytelling, music and movement activities. Other than that, volunteers could help the nursing care helpers to cook and take part in daily cleaning routines. Some of the days, bring the senior citizens for an evening walk if weather permits. Otherwise lots of, indoor activities could be conduct.

Partner

This project is actively working for SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2019 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Bernice Home was found by a lady by the name of Bernice.She started this home for senior citizens who need quality home care services to seniors with limited mobility or dementia and hence social interaction. She started this home in 2000 and the second home in 2018. The founder belief “life shouldn’t end when you are old, it should be full of happy memories regardless of the age. The founder wants to keep the seniors active and engaged through physical, mental and social activities, all in the comfort of their home.The workcamp was revived in 2023 and in 2024, 8 volunteers from Japan and Hong Kong did great work!

Location

Situation of elderly home in each country. Local SDGs (2030 goals) of Bernice Home Visit around Kuala Lumpur city. Wednesday afternoon will be free. The volunteers joining more than 1 unit (week) can have free days in the weekend. The home is located in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. https://goo.gl/maps/84vfEaSMEaBL2b4x8

Accomodation

Home stay in the house of MOVE President (Siva san). Male and female will be mixed. The breakfast will be bought at the food stalls, very near to the house (walking distance). The dinner too (or they can also cook at home by themselves if they prefer). Lunch will be provided at Home. Workcampers will be able to try various of local food. Sleeping bag is necessary. They need to keep a good manner not to disturb the family life.

Requirements

Bring along your expertise, such as singing, dancing, arts and craft and most important your caring heart to engage with these old people. 700 MYR (150 EUR by the rate on 2025 Feb. 16th). If vols. join more than 1 unit (week), 350 MYR+ 50 MYR x Days meaning 1,050 MYR (225 EUR) for 2 units, 1,400 MYR (301 EUR) for 3 units, etc. 10% discount for the repeaters of MOVE workcamps or those from less expensive countries. Transportation cost for the work is not included. For the vols. joining more than one unit, the accommodation in the Saturday night and the meals from Saturday lunch to Sunday lunch are included unless they stay/ eat outside.

Meeting point

Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 10:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.

Descrizione

Working for building Youth Center and joining the English class and club activities of the local youth in a small village!

Work

Volunteers will 1) Working for building Youth Center, 2) Organic farming (just small gardening at youth centers, mostly planting flowers and trees for shade), 3) Participate in club activities

Partner

This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Phoudindaeng Youth Center (PYC) since 2009. PYC's main projects are running a school bus, teaching English in extracurricular classes, supporting the construction of a community center and establishing a library. Considering the increasing demands of villagers, PYC was officially established in 2007 which has played important roles for personal growth, life-long education and formation of leadership skills. In 2024, 2 workcamps were successfully organized with 8 vols. from Japan, Hong Kong and Myanmar in addition to some local vols. It had been open only to Asian, but from this year, it is open to all over the world!

Location

Going to the Market, Basi Ceremony, Performance, Party, etc. The future plan of international workcamps in Laos and the youth center. Bring some info.! Agricultural village in Van Vieng district in the north part, surrounded by the river and mountains.

Accomodation

Phonsung Youth Center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. There are local markets near the village. Sometime the dinner will be Vangvieng town. Sleeping bag is necessary.

Requirements

High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization!the 280 USD have to be paid on your arrivals

Meeting point

Vientiane. Volunteers need to arrive by 08:00 on the first day and can leave there after 20:00 on the last day. They can go to Van Vieng by the public bus that takes 4-5 hours, possibly together with other volunteers!

Descrizione

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Work

Participants will work on the grounds of a former external camp of the Ravensbrück women’s concentration camp, where hundreds of women were forced to work under extreme conditions in the armaments industry during World War II. To honor their memory, a memorial is being created on the site. In the first step, volunteers will physically assist in preparing the area and carrying out initial construction measures. At the same time, they will have the opportunity to contribute ideas for the design of the memorial, ensuring that it becomes a dignified place of remembrance and education.

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: Malchow is a small town in the south of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, situated between two large lakes. The region offers numerous recreational opportunities, from beautiful nature and water sports to relaxing walks along the lakes. Malchow also has a rich and moving history: During World War II, it was the external camp of the Ravensbrück concentration camp, where hundreds of women were forced to work under inhuman conditions. Today, remembrance of this time serves as a reminder of the importance of advocating for peace and humanity. LEISURE: Volunteers can swim, explore the surroundings by water, or go on bike tours. Excursions to cities such as Rostock are also possible. In the evenings, group games or creative activities provide opportunities for exchange.

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a youth hostel. They will sleep in shared rooms. The accommodation is simple and functional, providing a good base for the shared experience in the workcamp. FOOD: Volunteers will enjoy freshly cooked, delicious meals, including vegetarian options.

Work

Volunteers will participate in harvesting vegetables and pick up pine cone from trees and will support to women in the production of traditional food products (tomato sauce, bread, dried fruits etc.)

Partner

Adatepe Women’s Cooperative is a social enterprise founded by women living in the village of Fındık in the Göksun district of Kahramanmaraş province. The cooperative, founded in 2024, aims to produce food products specific to this region by women living here and convey them to other provinces in Turkey.

Location

The camp will be held in Kahramanmaraş (city), Göksun (district), Fındık (village). Local trips will be organized as a leisure activity. Events will be organized to bring together the municipality and other institutions.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be in flats. There are 2 separate flats for volunteers, for male and female. 3 meals a day will be provided to the volunteers by the people who is living in the village.

Requirements

There are no specific requirements for this camp, but volunteers will be expected to strenuous physical work.

Meeting point

Volunteers will be picked up from a from the airport or Kahramanmaraş city center on July 3rd. It will be announced in next days. Volunteers can find direct flight to Kahramanmaraş Airport from Istanbul or Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Work

You will participate in the continuation of work at the castle, in particular consolidation of the lime walls, clearing undergrowth and cleaning different parts of the site. You will also take care of the various plantations in the medieval garden built on previous sites. On the last weekend, you will take part in the world days at Heritage Days and welcome visitors to the château.

Partner

The Château de Bruzac has been a co-castle for centuries. Indeed, since the 13th century, it has been the seat of a co-lordship following a complicated succession. So complex that until the revolution, it remained separated into two sets of habitats within the same fortified enclosure despite the various occupations, wars and revolts. After the revolution and the evictions of the noble families of the site, the castle will serve as a quarry for the inhabitants of the village of Saint Pierre de Côle and the surrounding farms. For around thirty years, it has belonged to a couple of history enthusiasts and is managed and promoted by the local association "Renaissance du Vieux Bruzac". You'll have the chance to help them clear the chapel and salvage the stones. These 2 weeks of work will be punctuated by the European Heritage Days on 20 and 21 September. You'll be taking a step back in time, and on this occasion, you'll be helping to welcome visitors in a medieval setting, with costumed activities. You'll also have the chance to find out from this association, which is passionate about history, how people cooked in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance, and to visit the Dordogne, a land of gastronomy and history.

Location

Saint Pierre de Côle, in the heart of green Périgord, Dordogne. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to participate in local festivities and cultural events, discover the region and organise your programme of activities with the other volunteers and the animators.

Accomodation

You will be welcomed in bungalows with 3/4 places in a campsite near Thiviers. A covered dining area is reserved for you, with a kitchen where you can take turns preparing tasty dishes. You will prepare the menus and meals together, considering the season, everyone's needs and the pleasure of sharing together.

Meeting point

The meeting point is Négrondes station. You should get there on 08/09 between 5pm and 8pm. If you arrive the day before, you will need to arrange your own accommodation. Departure is on the last day between 9a.m and 12p.m at latest.

Work

General festival set-up and dismantling: - setting up the stages, - setting up the stands and the bar, - plus a little decorating and painting - then the same thing but in the other direction for dismantling.

Partner

Created in 1991 at the Moulin de Ferrière, the Marsinne folk festival brings together dancers, musicians, singers and artists in the wonderful setting of the Château Ferme de Marsinne. Every year on the 2nd weekend in September, this festival welcomes well-known and lesser-known groups for folk balls and traditional music concerts. The programme attracts both dance fans and music lovers of all stripes. Non-dancers also have the opportunity to learn folk ball dances and other repertoires. Musicians, dancers and the curious for a day come together in a friendly, family atmosphere. When not on stage, the musicians play spontaneously together, in the middle of the audience or at the market of the craftsmen and luthiers present. The setting of the château-farm, a magnificent, peaceful and easily accessible place, adds a unique touch. The festival is not a commercial venture, but it attracts an ever-growing audience.

Accomodation

Indoors, please bring your sleeping bag and mattress. Before and after the festival, meals will be taken with the diverse teams of the festival. Sandwiches will be prepared for lunch and a warm meal for dinner. During the festival, volunteers will receive meal tickets to get warm meals from the caterer of the site, there will also be foodtruck were you will have to pay by cash.

Meeting point

Andenne train station

Descrizione

VIN’s Environmental and Conservation Programs raise community awareness of critical environmental issues and develop effective solutions. VIN runs various ecological projects that aim to conserve, promote, and protect the environment and culture while preventing, mitigating, and controlling water, land, and air pollution to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of current and future generations. We utilize permaculture for sustainable farming and have been teaching and implementing it since 2018. We believe that permaculture plays a vital role in restoring the entire ecosystem! Agriculture provides subsistence and employment for 80% of Nepal's population, accounting for approximately 39% of the total GDP. The sector's development is crucial for empowering those who rely on it and for the national economy. Since Nepal is in the Himalayan region, climate change has significantly impacted the country. Water sources are drying up, new types of moths and insects have emerged, and the timing of crop cultivation has shifted. Unexpected climate changes, unpredictable rainfall, droughts, and more are the consequences of global warming that Nepalese farmers are facing.

Work

As a volunteer, you will collaborate with the farmer’s VIN, which specializes in permaculture. The work is typically hands-on, and you’ll design the farm according to permaculture principles, including cultivating crops, weeding, irrigating, gathering materials, digging, and creating beds. Support farmers in making organic fertilizers like compost. Observe, interact, learn and implement.

Partner

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Location

Siddhicharan Municipality Ward 2 is located in Nisankhe, Okhaldhunga district, approximately 250 km from Kathmandu. A local jeep can reach it in 8-10 hours. This region showcases the beauty of Nepal’s hilly and mountainous terrain, surrounded by woods and fertile fields. For more information about the area and its development initiatives, visit www.ntchc.org.

Accomodation

The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag

Requirements

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Meeting point

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Descrizione

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Work

Conduct awareness sessions for men and women about violence among women Organize an open forum in a public place for interaction with local community people on women;s violence, problems, and their solutions. Develop educational materials.

Partner

Historically, violence against women and girls has been widespread in Nepali society but remains an unreported problem. It is reported that one-third of married women have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence from their spouse in their marital relationship. Women also experience violence when trafficked into forced labor or prostitution. Between 5,000 and 12,000 girls and women aged 10 to 20 are trafficked every year, 75 percent of whom are below 18, and the majority are sold into forced prostitution. In Nepal, six kinds of violence against women and girls exist, including sexual abuse, incest, and rape by family members and others; recruitment by family members into prostitution; neglect by family members, even to the point of death; feticide and infanticide; dowry demand; and wife abuse. This project aims to provide human rights education from professionals through awareness-raising campaigns, especially for women and girls. Activities such as drama performances with the message "Say NO to Violence Against Women" will be conducted in public. A forum in a public place will be organized for interaction with local community members to discuss women's violence, related problems, and solutions. The target population includes community leaders, teachers, women's groups, and teenage girls. The project aims to promote peace and protect human rights.

Location

Jitpurphedi community is located in Tarakeshwor Municipality, on the outskirts of Kathmandu District. It is 10-15 km from the main ring road to Balaju, Kathmandu, covered with hills, fields, and woods.

Accomodation

The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag

Requirements

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Meeting point

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Work

The East-West camp is a social camp that the Gönüllü Hizmetler Derneği has been running with young people since 2008. The main purpose of the camp is to bring volunteers together with young people who has limited socio-economic opportunities. In this context, volunteers from Türkiye and internationally who will participate in the camp will be a part of camp organization team.

Partner

As one of GHD’s program, “East-West Camp” is organizing one week project consisting informal and non-formal education for socially and economically disadvantaged youth to empower them. We try to give the equal opportunities to low income youth to participate for learning by doing.

Location

Yenisakran is a provincial town in the city of Izmir by the Aegean Sea, in west of Türkiye. Workcamp site is safe and secure.

Accomodation

In Afacan Youth House in 3 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food will be supplied at the campsite. Wi-fi is provided but limited.

Requirements

The acceptance phase is 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. Non formal education or group leading experience is preferred. As the level of English of the camp participants will be very low, the volunteers / counsellors should be talkative, encouraging, communicative, patient, talented and ready to teach.

Meeting point

The meeting point is Afacan Gençlik Evi.