Work

In this workcamp, volunteers will work in the elderly care homes of Mersin-Mezitli Municipality and the houses of elderly people who are in need of the personal care and social support. Volunteers visiting the elderly people and dealing with their personal care (such as brushing hair, cutting nails), will also work with them in handiwork workshops in order to improve elderly people’s diminished abilities due to ageing.

Partner

We are organizing this workcamp in cooperation with Mersin-Mezitli Municipality and this year will be the second year of our cooperation. For more information about our partner, please visit: https://www.mezitli.bel.tr/

Location

A Mediterranean district Mezitli bound to Mersin city, which is one of the most touristic cities of Turkey, is one of the biggest and most beautiful districts of the city. Mersin and Mezitli are one of the cities and districts densely preferred by the refugees coming to Turkey to shelter due to the Syrian Civil War. In this coastal Mediterranean region where many cultures and communities live together and full of palm trees, there are a lot of natural and historical heritage belong to Ancient Rome and Hellenistic Period. “Productive Woman Bazaars Project” implemented by Mezitli Municipality of Mersin came in the first place in Guangzhou International Innovation Awards held in China. One of the most successful municipalities of Turkey on social innovation and city works Mersin-Mezitli Municipality will host this workcamp. Coming to front with the social and economic support provided for disabled people, individuals with down syndrome, autistic individuals, children, elderly, and refugees, and with its sustainable environment projects, Mersin-Mezitli Municipality is taking its part at the first place of the factors that make the region attractive. Volunteers will have a chance to visit cultural and natural beauties of Mezitli/Mersin. Volunteers will enjoy their time with summer activities such as swimming, pool, beach etc. Mersin is one of the most attractive cities of Turkey for tourists. Every year thousands of people visit Mersin from all around to world to spend their summer holiday.

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay in a cute guesthouse of the municipality. They will have their meals in Down Café where individuals with down syndrome work. Meals will be prepared by the chefs of Down Café.

Requirements

Motivation Letter, CGC Document, good level of English knowledge.

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Descrizione

Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination featuring many palaces, forts and temples. The city is known as the ‘SunCity’ for the bright sunny weather it enjoys throughout the year. It is also referred to as the ‘Blue City’ due to the indigo tinge of the white washed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The focus of the camp «Blue Mahal – Art of Living» is to create awareness on environmental issues to children and the community, provide community service on health and hygiene and to introduce the school children to creative learning methods. The local NGOs, municipal council or/and School Management Committee will be the partners of the camp.

Work

ACTIVITIES: - Meetings with the local community to promote health and hygiene, awareness on environmental issues, - Tree plantation with community participation, - The workcamp involves teaching children basic English in non-formal schools and creative learning methods like art, music, games, etc. - Wall painting, educational pictures drawing and making a kitchen, garden in schools

Partner

FSL-India (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) was legally incorporated in 2001, with the support of like-minded national and international organizations with a primary purpose of bringing about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India has grown to become one of the largest volunteer hosting organizations in India, organising various volunteer and development projects throughout the country. Most of the projects are carried out independently, and some are undertaken in cooperation with local NGOs as they are aware of the development work that needs to be undertaken in an area and have hands on experience. We support them in their efforts to address the issues and the precise needs of the local community and help bring about the desired change in the long term. FSL-India is a leading youth development organisation of India focused towards intercultural Learning through Voluntary Services, set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to youth to work in different cultural contexts and to appreciate intercultural learning. Annually, FSL-India mobilizes more than 1500 young people from across the globe with the support of international partners and local NGOs. Our objectives are: - To promote global understanding and cultural exchange - To encourage voluntary service as a means to foster peace, equality and mutual respect - To spark new ideas for socio-economic development for the rural youth - To stress the importance of natural resource management - To support community development and bring an inter-cultural dimension to community projects - To protect and conserve nature - To bring global issues to local communities - To create self-awareness and personal development among the youth in particular - To facilitate global education through experiential learning

Location

LOCATION: - Jodhpur is located at 560 km south west of Delhi TRANSPORT: - Nearest international airport –Jaipur& Delhi (Jodhpur is connected with domestic flights), - The nearest railway station -Jodhpur, - Bus services available from–Delhi & other cities in North India, - The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheet

Accomodation

At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms.

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Work

The volunteers will assist to help teachers to teach students simple basic English and introduce some English kids songs. The volunteers will also do simple renovation to the school such as making bookshelf for a library and painting the classroom. They will also involve in other activities like cultural exchange and playing with the kids after the school hour in several extracurricular such as sport, art, scout, music and traditional dance

Partner

Bali Island is popular as the island of gods and very famous with culture and nature attraction. Dejavato decides to conduct the project in the west part of Bali Island and it can be reached for 3 hours by car or bus from Denpasar. It is not like in the east part of Bali island that put tourism industry as the main income, but it has more rice farm and plantation also the biggest fish commodity in Bali island that produce various kind of fishes that also exported to other countries. It has a busy seaport in Gilimanuk as a gateway that connecting Bali and Java island through Bali sea. Since most of the area is mountainous and it consists of primary monsoon forest, it has west Bali national park with the total area of 19.000 ha as the important place for conserving rare and endangered animals like birds, cattle as well as rare plants.In collaborating with Educational Department Affairs, Dejavato has conducted several workcamp projects at local schools since 2010 as main activity at school from 7 am until 1 pm, Monday to Saturday. We accommodate the need from local students to have opportunity to interact with foreigners and increasing communication ability among students and teachers.

Location

Location: SMP 2 Mendoyo, Mendoyo district, Jembrana regency, Bali island. Terminal: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Denpasar Bali. Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the diverse exciting attraction in Jembrana and Bali which has been popular all over the world. The volunteers may visit beaches, temples, handicraft making centre or traditional market. Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the local culture particularities in Bali. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Accomodation

The volunteers will be accommodated in local host family (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed), where they will also receive food. Prefer no vegan (strict vegetarian)

Requirements

Special Requirement: The volunteers should accept all the rules and condition of the project. Volunteer is recommended NOT to buy flight ticket at least 2 months before the project start, to avoid the cancellation of the project due to lack of participant. Please contact and confirm again to the organization for last update information. The project will be run ONLY if the minimum participants are 4 people. Participant fee: 230 €. It covers food, accommodation, materials and local transport during the project. The fee must be paid in CASH upon arrival. Failure of full payment upon arrival, the participant is not allowed to join the project for any reason.

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Work

The volunteers will assist to help teachers to teach students simple basic English and introduce some English kids songs. The volunteers will also do simple renovation to the school such as making bookshelf for a library andpainting the classroom. They will also involve in other activities like cultural exchange and playing with the kids fter the school hour in several extracurricular such as sport, art, scout, music and traditional dance.

Partner

Bali Island is popular as the island of gods and very famous with culture and nature attraction. Dejavato decides to conduct the project in the west part of Bali Island and it can be reached for 3 hours by car or bus from Denpasar. It is not like in the east part of Bali island that put tourism industry as the main income, but it has more rice farm and plantation also the biggest fish commodity in Bali island that produce various kind of fishes that also exported to other countries. It has a busy seaport in Gilimanuk as a gateway that connecting Bali and Java island through Bali sea. Since most of the area is mountainous and it consists of primary monsoon forest, it has west Bali national park with the total area of 19.000 ha as the important place for conserving rare and endangered animals like birds, cattle as well as rare plants. In collaborating with Educational Department Affairs, Dejavato has conducted several workcamp projects at local schools since 2010 as main activity at school from 7 am until 1 pm, Monday to Saturday. We accommodate the need from local students to have opportunity to interact with foreigners and increasing communication ability among students and teachers.

Location

Location: SMP 4 Melaya, Gilimanuk village, Jembrana regency, Bali island. Terminal: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Denpasar Bali. Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the diverse exciting attraction inJembrana and Bali which has been popular all over the world. The volunteers may visit beaches, temples, handicraft making centre or traditional market. Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the local culture particularities in Bali. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Accomodation

The volunteers will be accommodated in local host family (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed), where they will also receive food. Prefer no vegan (strict vegetarian)

Requirements

Special Requirement: The volunteers should accept all the rules and condition of the project. Volunteer is recommended NOT to buy flight ticket at least 2 months before the project start, to avoid the cancellation of the project due to lack of participant. Please contact and confirm again to the organization for last update information. The project will be run ONLY if the minimum participants are 4 people. Participant fee: 230 €. It covers food, accommodation, materials and local transport during the project. The fee must be paid in CASH upon arrival. Failure of full payment upon arrival, the participant is not allowed to join the project for any reason.

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Work

This project is a combination of tourism and inter-cultural learning and shall provide an exposure to local as well as Tibetan culture. The volunteers will come to know of the history of Tibet and how the Tibetans fled Tibet to live in exile at this place. Inter-cultural learning will broaden horizons of volunteers on issues concerning environment and livelihood. The volunteers will be able to visit Dalai Lama Monastery, Norbulinka Monestery, Tibetan museum, TIPA and some Tibetan Institutes and witness the similarities and differences of Hindu and Tibetan cultures. The volunteers will also work in a local school on educational activities with kids like English lessons, wall paintings, doing any community work together with the kids, extend support to teacher for improving their teaching methods, promoting basic hygiene awareness to children and create a more child friendly environment in the school. Trash collection and disposal work may also be taken up with our partner NGO and local people.

Partner

RUCHI and a local partner

Location

Dharamshala, is a small but internationally well known town in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 70 km north of Pathankot city and 15kms from Kangra town. Dharamshala offers a number of treks to tourists and a good majestic view of great Dhauladhar range of mountains. Dharamshala is a district head quarter for Kangra district and also happens to be the Secretariat of Tibetan spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama. Dharamshala offers tourists culture of Tibet and a different experience. Like any other hilly area, the houses in the area are scattered. The economy of the Tibetans is on tourism whereas that of local villagers is purely dependent on agriculture. Project will be held in sub-urban area of Mcleodganj. This place is also the home of Tibetan spiritual leader, H.E. The Dalai Lama.The volunteers will have opportunity to visit the seat of spiritual leader, the Dalia Lama and other historical Hindu temples. Opportunities will be there for short and long treks in the mountains after the camp. During weekend visit to Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab can also be arranged.

Accomodation

Volunteers will live in guest house with simple conditions and share accommodation with other volunteers. All meals will be cooked and served in guest house. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Sleeping bag is required, especially, if you are looking for or interested in trekking.

Requirements

openness and interest in different cultures

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Work

India is committed to digitalization and access to most of the services is available online. Smart mobile phones with internet packs have replaced traditional analogue cellular phones even in the remotest of villages. However, they are mostly used for voice calls and selfies. 90 of the smart phone users have no knowledge of all available features and hence they are not optimally used to increase their working efficiency and overall benefits.The volunteers are required to educate these countryside people on several features and how they can be used to increase their efficiency and make life simple.

Partner

RUCHI

Location

Ruchi campus is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. Bandh village is small located in interior mountainous area and the volunteers will have a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. RUCHI campus is one km. from the village.Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.

Accomodation

Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him in kitchen and cleaning. Volunteer can learn Indian cuisine (cooking). Sleeping bag is required.

Requirements

Interest in information technology and knowledge of features of smart phones

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Work

Volunteers are going to work in various activities such organizing ceremonies and events with local people, teaching English, music, arts, and sports to children, and working with local people in income generation program

Partner

CYA - Learning Center (CLC) is located in the remote area of Kampot province. It takes about 2 hours 30 minutes from Phnom Penh. The increasing number of students dropped off school is our big concern that need immediate action, Precious local culture is losing follow the globalization therefore, we are going to work with local people to preserve and protect this culture heritages. CLC is a project operating by CYA and it started since 2014 to; (1) promote higher education among local children and teenagers, (2) To preserve and protect local culture heritage, and (3) to improve the living condition of local people.

Location

There are plenty of tourist attraction sites such as Teuk Chhou, Bokor national park, Rabit island, and more.. that you can explore during your free day. CLC is on open space in the remote area so beside your free day touring you can also have fun by interacting with local people, teenagers and children during your free time by organizing different activities so bring your flexibility and creativity. TERMINAL Phnom Penh International Airport

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD Volunteer will stay together at volunteer's house inside the village. Food will be prepared by local chef but you will be asked to serve, clean, and wash dishes by yourself.

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Work

WORK Organize workshops with local people to promote the understanding of mangroves forest to people lives and collect mangrove seeds, seedling, and planting mangroves in TFC protected area while maintaining the planted mangroves.

Partner

Trapaing Sangke Fishing Community (TFC) is a community based organization aims at preserve and protect mangrove forest to maintain ecology system and increase lives in the sea such as crap, fish, shrimp, etc. so that fishermen can stay and earn income in their community without migrate to other countries. CYA have been working with TFC since 2012 to support their initiative and through our cooperation in 2014, TFC became a popular eco - tourism site receiving hundreds of tourists every weeks. TFC is a successful project because of the strong support of our volunteers and as usual volunteers are still in needs to work hand in hand with local people in supporting its growth and to make sure local people will keep TFC cleans and more mangroves are plants and nursing.

Location

There are plenty of tourist attraction sites such as Teuk Chhou, Bokor national park, Rabit island, and more.. that you can explore during your free day. CLC is on open space in the remote area so beside your free day touring you can also have fun by interacting with local people, teenagers and children during your free time by organizing different activities so bring your flexibility and creativity. TERMINAL Phnom Penh International Airport

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD Volunteer will stay together in share bungalows at community center that CYA rents. Volunteers will cook your own food by daily shift.

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Descrizione

The inclusivity for difable people and their families is still unpopular for many Indonesians especially in village area. Boyolali, even thou it is located next to Solo, an international cultural city, still has to raise awareness strongly in the local level on the difable rights of education, social interaction and integration. Stigma on the difable people to be non educated and useless need to be changed in the mind of people. Families who have difable children need to be encouraged to be strong and to keep their children at school. IVS, particularly international workcamp will bring international volunteers and national ones into the school and neighborhood with more interaction and isocial intergration activities that is expected to bring more diversity and solidarity to the humanity for these difables.

Work

The project aims to fights against the negative stigma toward difable people through social interaction and integration with activists and students of PAUD Inklusi Tersenyum (Inclusive Pre School “Tersenyum) along with local people in the neighborhood. The volunteers will - Live in with local communities - Support Pre School with creating inclusive non formal educative activities - Join social activties and traditions in local level.

Partner

Gerakan Kerelawanan Internasional (GREAT) or in English is International Voluntary Service Movement is a non governmental organization which organizes international voluntary service in Indonesia. GREAT gives opportunities to all youth without exceptions and discrimination to access non formal & global education and experiences through IVS and trainings. Mottoes of GREAT are“think globally, act locally”and “individually we change our selves. together we change the world”.

Location

Solo City, Central Java, Indonesia. Nearest Terminal - “ADI SUMARMO” Airport Solo, IATA Code SOC. ( 30 minutes from Solo Bus terminal “TIRTONADI” and 1 hour from “SOEKARNO HATTA” Jakarta International Airport).

Accomodation

Accommodation & meal arrangement: In local people’s house. Meals are mostly cook by the volunteers group themselves in turn. There will be daily life teams: cooking team, cleaning team, washing dishes team.

Requirements

Requirement - Strong motivation and interest in non formal learning. - Interested in difable rights issue. - Preference: experience in volenteering / working with difables.

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Descrizione

In cooperation with Difable Activist, Ms. Titik Isnani from Boyolali near Solo, Central Java, the project will create space of interaction & integration inclusively between difable children and their parents with other children and people. It is in term of daily life, basic education in Inclusive Pre school “Tersenyum”) that was established by Ms. Titik Isnani, her familly and her difable friends, as well as other social activities such as music, art, and social interaction with local neighborhood.

Work

The aim of the project is to fights against the negative stigma toward difable people through social interaction and integration with activists and students of PAUD Inklusi Tersenyum (Inclusive Pre School “Tersenyum) along with local people in the neighborhood. The work of the volunteers will be: - Volunteers will live in with local communities - Support Pre School with creating inclusive non formal educative activities - Join social activties and traditions in local level.

Location

Location: Solo City, Central Java, Indonesia. The meeting point will be at Solo Bus terminal “TIRTONADI” about 30 minutes from Solo Airport “ADI SUMARMO”, IATA Code SOC. On the starting date, at 12.00 (midday)

Accomodation

Accomodation will be in local people’s house. Meals are mostly cook by the volunteers group themselves in turn. There will be daily life teams: cooking team, cleaning team, washing dishes team.

Requirements

- Strong motivation and interest in non formal learning. - Interested in difable rights issue. - Preference: experience in volenteering / working with difables.

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