Work

Every year WF Iceland hosts hundreds of international volunteers participating in projects all around the island. WF Iceland publishes a magazine called UNA, where people can read about the life of the organisation.In the beginning of the project, volunteers will receive an introduction about the tasks - afterwards we will choose a topic for the magazine. This is a great opportunity to get to know Reykjavik and the area around it in a different way. The group will take photos, create videos and conduct interviews with volunteers, local hosts and people living in the area. The outcome will be published in the UNA WF magazine.The volunteers will also document the work of the association in all the camps running throughout the same period with a photo-reportage and they will publish it on WF social media such as Facebook and Instagram. At the end of the project, we will prepare the final version of the magazine and publish it online.

Partner

Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the denominators of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it s the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world.Reykjavik is the world s northernmost capital city and is centred on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favourable conditions you will see the city s skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. Additional information: There is an extra participation fee of 350 euros for this workcamp. The fee includes a minibus trip from the meeting point of the camp to the accommodation and the Golden Circle South Icelan

Location

On weekends, the central location of the accommodations is ideal for enjoying Reykjavik s amazing nightlife, which is world-renowned for its wide array of bars, clubs, and concerts. WF Iceland will also organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights, such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, geysers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even icebergs.We will also focus on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening, volunteers from different countries will present their country of origin and culture in an informal way. It can be a presentation, a game, theatre i the form of introduction is up to you Therefore, we encourage you to bring along some food, photos or anything interesting related to your country for a fun and informative evening amongst other volunteers. This workcamp gives you the opportunity to spend an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning.

Accomodation

Worldwide Friends volunteers will be staying in our house in Sveinsstadir, which is located on the outskirts of Reykjavik. This place is like a farm in the city, so you can enjoy pure nature and the city life of the capital at the same time. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bags and towels, but beds/mattresses and bed sheets are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge.Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes (and spices) from home

Requirements

There are no requirements but some volunteers with good computer skills, who are interested in journalism and/or photography, are needed for this camp. You should bring your camera and your laptop with you.

please note that the fee includes the Golden circle day tour, pick up and drop off from the meeting point to the camp

Work

We will mainly conduct some fun activities involves physical games such as traditional games. To open the mindset of the children in learning different cultures around the world thru cultural dance and creative arts and crafts. To interact with children and become a role model for them.

Partner

This workcamp has been organized with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2017 (first time in this place!). MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006, but stopped activities for some years and NICE restarted co-organizing since 2017! Lighthouse Children Welfare Home houses 75 children aged 3-21 with hard backgrounds such as alcoholic or drug addicted parents, poverty, single parent, abuse, etc. The Home is registered at the Registrar of Societies and prides itself on having adopted a family, rather than an institutional concept and a significant effort is put into bringing together siblings who have been separated in the past into this home as a family. As far as possible, all the children attend school and those who are unable to are home-schooled.

Location

The school is located at Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the city, so you can sometimes enjoy café, night market, etc. in the evening (but not till too late!).

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay at the home itself. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

Requirements

High motivation to work with the kids and to respect local culture/ way. Experience of similar type of service is welcomed! 900 MYR (about 230 USD) to be paid on your arrivals. 8 days participants should pay 750 MYR. 150 MYR less for Repeaters of MOVE workcamps and those from less expensive countries. 8 days participation is possible only in 03/17-03/24 and 03/23-03/30. Please write this period on the application form if you want to join only for 8 days.

other activities: Visitation around Kuala Lumpur city, and the cultural heritage of Malaysia, cultural exchange events.

Descrizione

THE PROJECT A green school is about more than building, colors, and curriculum, more than programming and more than bricks and mortar. It’s a school that supports global sustainability in every way. A green school begins with the future in mind, designing a learning experience for students that will prepare them to lead the world toward a healthier, cleaner, more sustainable future. The project is aiming to “catalyze and support ‘green’ actions by kids, teachers, parents, and policymakers” with the goals of eliminating toxics, using resources sustainably, creating green spaces and buildings, serving healthy food, and teaching stewardship.

Work

PROJECT ACTIVITIES Activities will focus on three main goals, (Reduced environmental impact, Increased health and well-being and Increased environmental and sustainability literacy. Tree planting & Beautification: Assist in establishment of school tree nursery, planting tree around school compound. Assist in beautification of the school compound and maintenance of path ways. Waste management: Assist in establishment of waste disposal, garbage separating and composting at the school. Environmental education and information: Participate in Organisation of actions that will allow Kids, Parents and teachers to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment. This will develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions. Be in Class: Assist in teaching students about sustainability and the environment as a means of providing them the tools they need to solve the global challenges we face now and in the future.

Location

LOCATION Mtwara is one of the fast growing Municipality in Tanzania due to recent gas discovery. The Municipality is located on the coast of south-eastern Tanzania, along the rugged patch of coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. The town of Mtwara is now a gateway into Southern Tanzania for tourism and business alike. Access to and from Dar es Salaam is easy with frequent and regular flights, daily buses and sailings. Most social services which are needed in town like Banking, telecommunication, health and shopping are available. TRAVEL INFORMATION On arrival to Tanzania, you will be picked up by our staff, Local volunteer, or Transport service provider agent. After arrival you will be brought to the Youth hostel or host family at the Eco-Village to receive orientation before starting the project. Provide your travel information at least seven working days before the project start. This should include Arrival date, time, flight or other means of transport number and destination (Terminal).Please be advised that, we can ONLY provide pick services from the following points:- Dar Es Salaam, Julius Nyerere International Airport Dar Es Salaam, Railways Station, Dar Es Salaam, Main bus Terminal Dar Es Salaam, Ferry Station Dar es Salaam, any accommodation facility within Dar es salaam city centre FREE TIME & LEISURE Mtwara town has increased in size rapidly over the last few years due the oil and gas development in the Region. It is the last Region south of Tanzania sharing boarder with Mozambique after the great Ruvuma River. Mtwara has excellent beaches and world class diving in Mnazi Bay Marine Park. This is possibly the best in Tanzania. There is also historic old town of Mikindani. To visit Mtwara is home to the Makonde tribe who are famous as wood carvers. The Makonde pateau may be visited as day trip from Mtwara. There is also a possibility for eco and cultural tourism in Kilwa as well wildlife safari to the Selous game reserve which is expanded to the southern Tanzania.

Accomodation

MEALS AND ACCOMODATION Meals: Three meals will be provide each day at the accommodation. We will have kitchen volunteer responsible in meals preparations, however volunteers shall also expected to help in meals preparation and dish washing. (Vegetarian meals will be available) Accommodation: At the communal house in the community. Rooms will be shared between 3-4 people, no beds but mattress will be provided on the floor (Comfortable enough). Water and electricity will be available. No washing machine available.

Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Motivation letter: ML should respond to the following questions; why would you like to participate in this project? (Your main motive), How do you plan to contribute to this project? What do you hope to learn and gain from this experience? How will you make advantage of this experience for the “next step” in your life? Interest: This project is suitable for a person who is interested in children, outdoor activities and Nature. REMARKS Invitation letter: You need to have official invitation letter from UVIKIUTA before starting visas application process and fights booking. Engagement contract: This document need to be signed before starting visas application and flights booking process. Visas: Visas can be obtained at the airport on arrival, boarder entries, and Tanzania Embassies and consulate nearest to you. Present the invitation letter to receive the right visas for your project. Vaccination and medical service: Visit your doctor for medical information and requirements before coming. Do not trust much internet information.

On arrival to Tanzania, you will be picked up by our staff, Local volunteer, or Transport service provider agent. After arrival you will be brought to the Youth hostel or host family at the Eco-Village to receive orientation before starting the project. Provide your travel information at least seven working days before the project start. This should include Arrival date, time, flight or other means of transport number and destination (Terminal).Please be advised that, we can ONLY provide pick services from the following points:- Dar Es Salaam, Julius Nyerere International Airport Dar Es Salaam, Railways Station, Dar Es Salaam, Main bus Terminal Dar Es Salaam, Ferry Station Dar es Salaam, any accommodation facility within Dar es salaam city centre Meeting point, date and time: Volunteers will be picked at YWCA restaurant located along Ghana Avenue Dar es Salaam on the 24th march 2019 at 15:00 hrs. Local time (Please let us know if you cannot make it on time). If you wish to arrive earlier in Dar es Salaam or stay longer after the project you can book your own accommodation but we can also provide help when requested. Note: Going direct to the project site, community by yourself is discouraged.

Descrizione

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Work

Volunteers will work with street kids. Work would involve drawing creative skills out of children in the form of arts work or through paintings. Besides contributing to child development, this should communicate development message leading to environmentally sustainable development. Subject would be related to peace and love, Global warming, inter-cultural earning, good message through painting on wall for youth and public. Additional activities may include sharing local culture, learning of various developmental issues and solutions. They may visit various humanitarian projects and interact with the inhabitants.

Partner

Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI) is a community development organization with ever increasing focus on youth development and intercultural learning through voluntary service. RUCHI got registered in 1983, under Indian Societies Registration Act as a non-political, non-profit making voluntary organization.Through Voluntary services, RUCHI aims to promote intercultural learning between individual, group and community, leading to better understanding and tolerance towards each-others culture. We believe achieving peace, harmony and working towards a world with fewer boundaries is a never ending process which can be achieved by increasing youth mobility through voluntary camps globally.

Location

Many competitive Self organized city tours and excursions are available in Delhi, the capital of India. Heritage sites of Humanyu Tomb, Red Fort, India Gate, Lotus Temple are a few worthwhile sites to visit. Delhi is a nice place for those interested in shopping. Taj Mahal in Agra is only about 200 kms and it can be visited during a day.

Accomodation

Volunteers will live in the Home Stay or Host Family. All basic amenities will be available. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Requirements

Interest in understanding different life styles and issues with a sharing and learning ability, High motivation.

Extra fee to pay on arrival at the camp :250 euro

Descrizione

Teaching camp for under-privileged students On the changing of society & economic in Vietnam in the past recently years, knowing one foreign language is an advance to find a job opportunity. For many under-privileged students, the chance to improve a foreign language, especially with a native teacher from that language is really difficult and rarely. The aim of the project is to help under-privileged students & children IN HO CHI MINH city a chance to improve foreigner language speaking & listening skill and to develop their communication skill on that language. There are 6 languages offered on the project: English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese & Korean. All courses are free. The local students after joining that project will have more opportunity to find a better job, while children improving their foreign language background. The participants through this project will also have chance to exchange culture with local student/children and understand the challenges on the life of children/students in Vietnam. The language center was established in 2010 by sir Thich Nhuan Tam, a monk from a local Buddhist pagoda in GoVap district, Ho Chi Minh city, in order to support young people and students who are under-privileged to have chance to learn foreign language properly. With his active dedication & contribution and many individual sponsors & volunteers, thousand of students & children have chance to learn a foreign langue for free. There are 6 language classes: French, English, German, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (From Basic/Beginning to Advance). Center opens from 8 AM to 5 PM everyday. On Saturday and Sunday, there is a class for pupils (from 6 years old to 15 years old). Teachers are international and local volunteer teachers. At the moment, there are 50 volunteer teachers and about 1.000 students. After finishing course, most of students can find a good job. Schedule: Volunteers will work from 9AM-3PM, from Mon to Fri.

Work

volunteers will spend time with the students and help to improve their language skill, organize games and other activities for them.

Location

L: Go Vap district, Ho Chi Minh city (or Sai Gon- Southern part of Vietnam). T: Tan Son Nhat airport (SGN), 20 minutes by taxi/bus to volunteer house LA: Vietnamese day, International day, self-organized city tour or excursions, etc.

Accomodation

VPV’ Dormitory in Sai Gon. Shared rooms. Sleeping on bunk-bed with mattress. Showers and toilets are available. WIFI free at volunteer house. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by volunteers. Lunch is provided at the project.

Requirements

Q: interest and motivation working with youth & pupils.

Descrizione

Happy Organic farming The aim of the program is to provide Friendly environment for Volunteer and having the chance for cultural exchange with local people while learning about techniques to operate a professional organic farm. Organic farming is a cultivation system based on the natural biological cycle of the ecosystem, biodiversity that suit climatic conditions and local soil, combined with traditional farming science and technology; without the usage of synthetic chemicals (such as plant protection products, growth regulators, chemical fertilizers …) in order to create products that are suitable to the benefit of people and the environment, protecting the well-being of man, land and ecosystems. In order to bring healthy product to customer, the core members of this project has been working strenuously to reach their dream. After 4 years of effort doing research, investment, and standardizing the process of growing vegetables organically, the current vegetable garden is now nearly 5000 m2, in out-skirt district of HCMC, has become reach a stable output of over 10 kinds of leaf vegetables and some kind of fruits. The farm’s products are grown in natural harmony by re-balancing the ecological environment for cultivation of crops. Pest control by using natural traditional methods (which are empirically proven in the scientific assessment to be effective) and in particular, absolute compliance to the :6 NOs: NO pesticides & herbicides NO planting on soil and water contaminated with agricultural chemicals (*) NO growth regulators NO chemical fertilizers NO of genetically modified seeds (GM seeds) NO preservatives In this farm, the worker use a high standard technology based on software to ensure about the quality and capacity of the products. The routine tasks on this farm: 1. Check plants regularly to find ecosystem pattern of the land 2. Field sanitation and plants healthy 3. Planning the seasonal crops 4. Use many species for intercropping, crop rotation as needed 5. Create environment for development of beneficial insects (predators) 6. Crops trap, pheromones trap 7. Measures for expelling insects (done synchronously and before the pests lay eggs) 8. Shielding vegetables in rows, or a greenhouse, membrane 9. Use resistant varieties 10. Apply insecticides of biological origin Beside the main activities about farming, The owners of this farm also operate Education activities for children: On weekends, instead of going to the places of entertainment, parents can also add a fresh, educational attraction for children at Happy vegi’s organic garden. The children will have fun activities in the garden, learning about beneficial insects and harmful ones, how farmersplant and care for vegetables … With kindergartens, the children’s visit is a way to help them aquire more knowledge outside of books, helping them to understand the value of the product and the labor of the farmer. In addition, children will learn through experiencing work of farmer themselves by taking care of a potted organic plant through the instruction given by us. Volunteers must be 18 years old minimum. Volunteers must show eagerness, the ability to maintain motivation and reliability. Related to this, volunteers need to show assiduous attitude and initiative when working on the farm. Most importantly, volunteers need to be friendly and patient, making the good relationship with the local workers. Volunteers will be responsible for completing tasks assigned by the manager of the farm. The general tasks would be: - seeding the new vegetable on the farm - spraying the farm with special kind of water - weeding the un-useful weed. - plan the soil to expand the farm, creating new vegetable beds …… Moreover, the volunteers can have the chance to communicate with Vietnamese kids for showing the the works when they come for education about organic farm Volunteers are also encouraged to try and establish new ideas for improving the quality of the product on this farm. The timetable will be given on arrival with volunteers working 5 days per week. Working hours from 8:00am to 11:00am and 1:30pm to 4:00 pm, from Mon to Fri. Volunteers will work around 30 hours per week on the farm

Location

L: Ho Chi Minh city (or Sai Gon- Southern part of Vietnam). T: Tan Son Nhat airport (SGN), 20 minutes by taxi/bus to volunteer house Q: interest and motivation working on agriculture & environment filed LA:Self-organized city tour or excursions, etc.

Accomodation

S: Organic farming/ Agriculture/ Environment A: VPV’ Dormitory in Sai Gon. Shared rooms. Sleeping on bunk-bed with mattress. Showers and toilets are available. WIFI free at volunteer house. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by volunteers. Lunch is provided at the project.

Requirements

PF: 250 USD or 230 EUR for 2 weeks; 180 USD or 160 EUR for 1 week.

Work

You will help in the rehabilitation of the walking trails of the park: weeding, bush clearing. You will also build outdoor furniture creating welcoming spaces in the outside for an area dedicated for the local youth that will be joining the project.

Partner

Concordia and UFCV have been partners for many years. UFCV’s leisure center is located in the beautiful Frayse’s estate, a former wine estate of 24 hectares in which you can find sports areas, an educational farm and an intergenerational garden plot. This year, UFCV and Concordia offer you a camp on landscaping and preservation of the natural heritage of the Frayse’s estate. You will help in the renovation of the walking trails. You will participate in the building of natural wooden barriers and to the creation of common spaces in the park.

Location

The Frayse’s estate is located 15km away from Bordeaux in Fargues-Saint-Hilaire, just next to Entre-Deux-Mers region. This area is well-known for its vineyards between Garonne and Dordogne rivers. Not too far south are Marmande and Langon, to the West Bordeaux, Libourne in the North, and Bergerac in the East. You will be charmed by the ancient cities, the mills and castles around.

Accomodation

You will be housed in tents with a collective room available for cooking and different activities. The estate will provide you open air living rooms to enjoy your free time out in the sun. http://www.domaine-de-la-frayse.fr/

Requirements

Please bring a good sleeping bag, working clothes, sport shoes, warm and rain clothes, a flashlight, a swimsuit and sun cream. 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 happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

Meeting point: BORDEAUX’s train station (33), Belcier exit. Closest airport , Bordeaux Merignac .

Work

During this workcamp, volunteers will deal with different tasks related to renovation and maintenance of our house in Stodvarfjordur in the east of Iceland. The work will depend on the skills and knowledge of each volunteer, but focuses mainly on tasks such as painting, cleaning, fixing small things, and does not require basic knowledge of carpentry or construction. During winter in Iceland the accommodations are prepared for the summer. This camp is extremely important for us and for our summer volunteers. If the weather conditions are good, we will also help the local community with various kind of environmental work. In addition to the work, winter in Iceland also means AURORA HUNTING. If you like photography, having an amazing time with friends from all over the world and the Northern lights, this camp will suit you perfectly. We will be on the lookout for Aurora borealis at night throughout the whole camp, so you will have the opportunity to take photos of this amazing and unique phenomenon. It is very important to bring your camera with you (only cameras that work in long exposure will catch those lights), and don t forget your tripod. The photos will be of your personal use, but we will also keep the best photos and use them in our brochures, on the website and on social media.

Partner

Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours depict postcard-like fishing villages and seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful views. This is one of the best places in Iceland to see the northern lights (Aurora borealis). Fjaroabyggo is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjorour, Faskruosfjorour, Mjoifjorour, Neskaupstaour, Reyoarfjorour Breiodalsvik and Stoovarfjorour, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area, you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife and countless breathtaking hiking paths. Additional information: There is an extra participation fee of 450 euros for this workcamp. The fee includes the trip from Reykjavik to Stodvarfjordur and back again which is almost 1,400 km in total and takes 2 full days (the first day of the camp and the last one). On the way to the camp, we will drive through the south to the east of the island. After the camp, we will drive through the north and west to Reykjavik (if road conditions are favourable). This trip includes several stops where you will discover unique Icelandic sights, such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glacie

Location

The area in the east is also good for hiking, so please bring your hiking shoes.WF Iceland will organise reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights, such as waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents or even icebergs.We will also concentrate on intercultural learning and exchange. Every evening, volunteers from different countries will be in charge of presenting their country of origin and culture in an informal way. It can be a presentation, a game, theatre i the form of introduction is up to you Therefore, we encourage you to bring along some food, photos or anything interesting related to your country for a fun and informative evening amongst other volunteers. This workcamp gives you the opportunity to spend an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while exploring creativity, environmental issues and intercultural learning.Keep in mind: If you own a camera and a tripod, please bring those with you. You can also bring your laptop, as it can come in handy. In addition, please bring warm clothes with you since we are going to spend our time in an isolated place where the temperatures can get very low. If possible, please bring along traditional fo

Accomodation

Worldwide Friends volunteers will be staying in the WF house in Stodvarfjordur. The house is almost 500 m2 with several dormitories, big living room and another smaller one, two fully equipped kitchens, four showers and five toilets. Beds are provided; however, volunteers should bring their own warm sleeping bags or borrow one from WF if they don t want to bring it. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge.Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from homePlease keep in mind that usually we have around 20 to 25 international volunteers in the house at the same time

Requirements

No special requirements

please note that the fee includes the minibus ride around Iceland

Work

1.Traditional agriculture work such as planting, weeding, harvesting, watering and etc.2.Hydroponic agriculture area maintenance such as planting and harvesting and etc.3.Carpentry Workshop, DIY Key chain for yourself.4.Constructing new devices in farm. 5.Eco enzyme composting6.After school, cultural and educational activity for children(Remind: Every team will have different types of voluntary works based on local/season status.)

Partner

Since 2009, Meishan Christian Church has taken care of kids from underprivileged families free of charge. Now there are 30 kids in total from elementary school to high school. In 2016, HYDROVEGE, a new social enterprise, with an economic point of view, got involved. With new farming ideas and techniques, HYDROVEGE was established a social purposes towards a financially sustainable way.In each project, there will be some high school students take the leadership for helping and leading the group. The profits from the project will be used part as their part-time allowances and support their families.Part of the profits will be used for supporting Meishan Christian Church organizing the after school project for local kids. Join us and take a look at how we share these values to our kids and see how these values influence their future.

Location

Google Map: https://goo.gl/ZI5ElsLeisure Activities:1.Excursion, culture exchange events with local people, etc.2.Volunteers should cover all the expenses by themselves of their free time/free day.

Accomodation

1.At HYDROVEGE center.( a small farm in Houli, Taichung City where located in the middle of Taiwan. Google Map: https://goo.gl/ZI5Els )Sleep in shared room with wooden bed and mattress, no need to bring your own blanket and pillow, unless you have personal needs. Showers and toilets are available.2.Paid Telephone for international call is available in 7-11 where is just nearby the accommodation in 5 minutes by walk.3.First Aid: Local Hospital is nearby accommodation in 10 minutes by walk. 4.Accommodation is about 10 minutes drive distance from Houli Train Station. 5.Emergency local call for 24 hours: Manwife, 886-975-668365 or Klaus Ding, 886-935-461760.

Requirements

1.Strong motivation for learning and respects to local culture.2.HYDROVEGE keeps the right to refuse late application.3.Number of Volunteer: 10 foreign volunteers with and 10-14 local participants.4.Things to Bring: towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, tissue, slippers, clothes, working clothes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, umbrella, pens or notebook and etc.

1.Strong motivation for learning and respects to local culture. 2.HYDROVEGE keeps the right to refuse late application. 3.Number of Volunteer: 10 foreign volunteers with and 10-14 local participants. 4.Things to Bring: towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, tissue, slippers, clothes, working clothes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, umbrella, pens or notebook and etc.

Descrizione

Host organization is an environmental organization: "Nature Friends" of Marburg. They have already been organizing international volunteer camps for many years. It is a workcamp including German language training. The lectures will be daily, two hours per day (excluding Saturday and Sunday when the group will go on excursions). Bigger groups will be generally divided in two classes, depending on level of knowledge. One topic during the lectures will be intercultural diversities. So, the basis of the lectures will be firstly communication and secondly grammar. The teachers will be native speakers, partly trained teachers, partly students. The language-course won't have the same standard as a professional language-school, but past experiences with this concept have given very good results. In total it will be 18 hours for lectures.

Work

Main work will be in the forest, as maintenance of young stands, field mapping of new trees, planting of rare trees, searching and marking of habitat trees, waters care. Participants will also be doing various manual works to prepare the area around the house of the nature-friends for leisure activities of groups coming from the city. Time of work will be 5-6 hours daily, excluding Saturday and Sunday.

Location

Marburg is a historical and picturesque old university town, 100 km north of Frankfurt/Main. It has 82.000 inhabitants, including 25.000 students. The camp is located approx. 2 km away from the city centre. Terminal: Train-station Marburg-Lahn; next airport Frankfurt/Main or Frankfurt-Hahn.

Accomodation

Participants will live in a house with several-bed-rooms, kitchen, bathroom, showers. Cooking, cleaning, shopping etc. will be done by the group itself. Like in each workcamp, accommodation, food and travel-costs for excursions are free as well as materials/copies needed for the lectures.

Requirements

As the language course is not for absolute beginners, participants must be able already to communicate in German, at least on a level which ensures simple communication (A2). Participants also must be willing to communicate with each other during the camp in German and not in English or in their own mother tongue for the whole time, not only during the lectures. This is one important part of the concept.

Because of the language-course there is an extra-fee of 160,00 EUR to be paid upon arrival. A certificate for participating in the language-course will be given at the end of the camp. Access: Terminal: Train-station Marburg-Lahn Airport Frankfurt/Main or Frankfurt-Hahn.