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.

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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

Descrizione

THE PROJECT Sea wall is a form of coastal defense constructed where the sea, and associated coastal processes, impact directly upon the landforms of the coast. The major reason is to protect areas of human habitation, conservation and leisure activities from the action of tides, waves or tsunamis. This project is focusing not on man-made seawall but the natural seawall that is built naturally by mangrove forests along the sea show. Mangrove trees that are expected to stretch along Coastal lines are important as animal habitats and natural seawalls. However despite this reality Mangrove forest are among the most threatened habitats in various countries. These trees may be disappearing quickly than other inland forests than expected. Experts are informing us that, the outcome of disappearing of mangrove will result to Fisheries declines, Threats to migratory bird species, Degradation of Clean water supplies, Salinization of coastal soils, Erosion and land subsidence. Some of the impact mentioned has started to be visible threatening sustainability of Islands, people and the rest of the eco system. This project is organized to respond to these challenge hence contribute to the ecological sustainability.

Work

PROJECT ACTIVITIES As a volunteer on natural seawall project you will be expected to:- Help out with tasks to assist reforestation including collecting mangrove seeds and assisting in planting along the sea show. Help out with restoring and/or improving biodiversity of the Uzi island by planting indigenous plants Participate in Organisation of actions that will allow community members 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. Participate in the study part (Educational activities) under the theme: Natural seawalls sustainability: (Be prepared to join as well facilitate some workshops.

Location

LOCATION Uzi is a small island in the south of Zanzibar’s main island Unguja. Most of the island's 5000 inhabitants are fishermen and farmers. The island is located in the Menai bay conservation area which forms an important ecosystem of mangrove forests, sea grass beds, islands with fresh water forest, coral reefs and a large diversity of plants, land and water animals, including dolphins, African Sea Eagles, and protected marine turtles. The Island is located about 34km south of Zanzibar Stone town. The Island is accessibly public buses. During high tide, Uzi can only be reached by boat. Phone signals and internet are available though sometimes not reliable. The community has a schools, health center and small shops where basic needs can be purchases. In most cases we will be doing big shopping out of Island. FREE TIME & LEISURE Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays is always free for volunteers to take advantage of the richness in natural, cultural and tourist attraction of Zanzibar to explore. Possibilities are: Exploring Zanzibar historical, natural and cultural sites. These include museums, local markets, stone town, etc. Enjoy wildlife and marine life. Jozani forest National Park, Blue safaris (swimming, tour to small islands, and variety of water sports) spice tour among many other options.

Accomodation

MEALS AND ACCOMODATION Meals: Three meals will be provide each day at the accommodation including vegetarians. We will have kitchen volunteer responsible in meals preparations, however volunteers will be shall expected to help in meals preparation and dish washing. Accommodation: At the communal house in the community. Rooms will be shared 3-4 people, no beds but you will be provided with mattress 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? This project is suitable for a person who is open minded, flexible, ready to learn and adopt to other cultures and interested in nature and physical/outdoor activities. 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. TRAVEL INFORMATION Nearest International Airport:- Zanzibar International Airport Pick up service: On arrival in Tanzania, you will be picked up by UVIKIUTA staff/volunteer, or Transport service provider agent. Provide your travel information at least seven working days before the project start to allow time to manage all logistics to welcome you to Tanzania. Please be advised that, we can only provide pick services from the following points:- Zanzibar International Airport Zanzibar Ferry Terminal Any other accommodation facility within Zanzibar stone town. You deserve one complementary pick up service- when the second one apply a volunteer is asked to contribute to the transportation cost.

Work

Please note this project is a learning/sharing camp, in which everybody is expected to contribute their own knowledge and experience, and not a standard workcamp. The main focus of this camp is to learn about different aspects of environmental and sustainability issues through a selection of workshops, discussions and visits. Topics may include issues like renewable energy, food waste, and sustainable practices such as collaborative consumption or veganism. The over 2 million tourists coming to Iceland every year leave a mark on the country. This camp will help you to be an environmentally aware traveller and consumer. Participants also get the chance to visit local projects focused on the environment, such as a visit to a local recycling centre whereby a tour of the plant is given and the activities are explained. The group will also visit a Geothermal power plant and have a guided tour of the facilities via interactive multimedia installations, wall displays and presentations to learn about Iceland s geothermal energy utilization. SEEDS participants may also get a chance to improve the local environment through hands-on volunteer activities. In most cases, the camp includes a day or two of voluntary service but in some cases it will not be possible, as the weather does not always allow activities to take place outdoors.This is a camp that combines learning, sharing, exploring Reykjavik, and having fun. Participants should also use this opportunity to share something abo

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The Environment and Sustainability learning camp allows participants to share and learn about global and local issues through theory and practice. If you are concerned, for example, about climate change, waste management, animal protection, sustainable solutions and other environmental topics then this project is for you. Local Icelandic environmental issues as well as issues from the participants countries will be addressed.

Location

Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources - geothermal - and hydropower. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides.Reykjavik is often called the nightlife capital of the north , but there is more than pubs and clubs. It also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture. It is an incubator of new ideas and styles which often indicates new global trends. It is an International city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded with beautiful nature. Other excursions (eg. Aurora Hunting / Northern lights, South shore, Reykjanes and/or Snaefellsnes) can be arranged at discount fares in case there is additional free time after the camp workshops and sessions.

Accomodation

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with showers, kitchen, washing machine and everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Participants from other projects may also stay in the house for part of the time.We will receive food supplies and the group will be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Do not forget some traditional/typical food, drinks and recipes from your home country for the international dinner.

Requirements

English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). Please note that the fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid for on arrival. The fee includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp and back into SEEDS office (on the first and last day), as well as the visits to the Geothermal power plant, the recycling centre and the Golden Circle excursion.

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. - 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. - The basic timetable on Dejavato’s camps is about 30-35 hours of work per week, generally from Monday to Friday, but the necessities of the project can bring the volunteers to work some more (rarely less).

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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: Java, Sumatera, Sulawesi, Bali, Kalimantan, Lombok and other islands in Indonesia (placement depends on the availability of the project site). Terminal: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Denpasar Bali. - Meeting point: In most cases, the meeting point for the volunteers is at our office in Semarang or other city which is the closest to the project site. - Leisure: 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.

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). - Our projects are organized according to Indonesian standards of living and culture and the volunteers will need to adapt to simple living conditions and local food. Volunteers will eat rice three times a day, shower with cold water and use local style toilets.

Requirements

- The volunteers should accept all the rules and condition of the project. - The expected profile for a volunteer in this kind of centre contains a sum of characteristics: Open-minded; Tolerant; Creative; Flexible; Patient; Respect the local customs and local's rules; Willing to accept basic living condition in the project site; Confidence. - The common languages of the workcamps will be English and Indonesian (bahasa). We encourage volunteers to learn a bit of basic Indonesian before arrival. A minimum intermediate level of English (as much certified as possible) is required. - Most of our projects take place in villages or in closed contact with local Muslim communities and institutions. Drinking alcohol is not allowed / strictly prohibited in all circumstances under Dejavato’s program especially when in the hosting family, at the project site or when volunteers are with children/students. - Indonesia is a conservative country and especially when volunteers work in the local institution and community. We request the volunteers no visible piercings on face, no visible tattoos, wears clothing appropriate, common hair style (no colorful, dreadlock) and for those who are going for project related with the kids must attach Certificate Good Conduct from the police in the application. The volunteer should love to work with children,teenager and local people, open minded, be mature, respectful of local customs, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, confidence and independent especially in motivating the students to speak up and be active in practicing conversation. - Candidate should sign document project agreement, declaration of conduct and other documents requested by hosting organization. The form must be signed and sent back to Dejavato before coming to Indonesia. - Before applying, make sure you consult the page "Projets en pays du Sud" : https://www.concordia.fr/pays-sud

Extra fee 230 euro or 3.910.000 IDR/camp (flat rate 1euro : 17.000 IDR)

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. 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. The basic timetable on Dejavato’s camps is about 30-35 hours of work per week, generally from Monday to Friday, but the necessities of the project can bring the volunteers to work some more (rarely less).

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: Java, Sumatera, Sulawesi, Bali, Kalimantan, Lombok and other islands in Indonesia (placement depends on the availability of the project site). Terminal: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Denpasar Bali. Meeting point: In most cases, the meeting point for the volunteers is at our office in Semarang or other city which is the closest to the project site. Leisure: 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.

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). Our projects are organized according to Indonesian standards of living and culture and the volunteers will need to adapt to simple living conditions and local food. Volunteers will eat rice three times a day, shower with cold water and use local style toilets.

Requirements

The volunteers should accept all the rules and condition of the project. The expected profile for a volunteer in this kind of centre contains a sum of characteristics: Open-minded; Tolerant; Creative; Flexible; Patient; Respect the local customs and local's rules; Willing to accept basic living condition in the project site; Confidence. The common languages of the workcamps will be English and Indonesian (bahasa). We encourage volunteers to learn a bit of basic Indonesian before arrival. A minimum intermediate level of English (as much certified as possible) is required. Most of our projects take place in villages or in closed contact with local Muslim communities and institutions. Drinking alcohol is not allowed / strictly prohibited in all circumstances under Dejavato’s program especially when in the hosting family, at the project site or when volunteers are with children/students. Indonesia is a conservative country and especially when volunteers work in the local institution and community. We request the volunteers no visible piercings on face, no visible tattoos, wears clothing appropriate, common hair style (no colorful, dreadlock) and for those who are going for project related with the kids must attach Certificate Good Conduct from the police in the application. The volunteer should love to work with children,teenager and local people, open minded, be mature, respectful of local customs, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, confidence and independent especially in motivating the students to speak up and be active in practicing conversation. Candidate should sign document project agreement, declaration of conduct and other documents requested by hosting organization. The form must be signed and sent back to Dejavato before coming to Indonesia. Before applying, make sure you consult the page "Projets en pays du Sud" : https://www.concordia.fr/pays-sud

Extra fee 230 euro or 3.910.000 IDR/camp (flat rate 1euro : 17.000 IDR)

Descrizione

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Work

Volunteers will make traditional Chung cakes and prepare special performances and gifts for thedisadvantaged people.

Partner

J Vietnam (www.sjvietnam.org) is an international youth NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) that promotes values of solidarity, peace, tolerance through young citizenship projects to improve society during and after the voluntarism. It was set up in 2004 by and for national and international young volunteers.S SJ Vietnam is a full member of CCVIS (Coordinating committee of international voluntary services) and NVDA (Network for voluntary development in Asia-Pacific), a partner of Alliance. SJ Vietnam is a non-political and non-religious organization which opens to everybody without any distinction of nationality, race, philosophy, financial resources, and education or sex.

Location

Ha Noi

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay at the dormitory with basic conditions. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at accommodation, only lunch at local restaurant near project site.

Requirements

Nearest International Airport Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) Sleeping bag, prove-water clothes, raincoat, info materials and pictures of your country, toys and activities materials for the children if you have.

Extra Fee included : Accommodation, food, transportation at project site, necessary materials for projects. excluded : Free-time at the weekend, transfer fee is on volunteers account

Descrizione

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Work

This projects aims to expose volunteers to urban and rural community service initiatives. In Delhi city, you will spend first week with our partner who operates a learning centre for migrants/street kids and hosts capacity building classes along with other health services for them. Whereas in the second week you will move to small village Bandh in district Solan and participate in our community development projects/initiatives in rural set up. The volunteer is expected to better understand the complex situation in two set ups and understand the urban-rural divide. They will be welcome to offer solutions to minimize the wide gap. Additional activities will include learning of various developmental issues and solutions. They will visit various humanitarian projects and interact with the villagers. Working hours will be 5-6 hours, 5 days a week.

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

International Terminal: New Delhi. LOCATION : This project will start in New Delhi and then bring you to Bandh Village and experience rural community life of Solan district in hilly state of Himachal Pradesh. LEISURE : 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. In the second week, Nearby Kasauli town is a small hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.

Accomodation

Volunteers will live in shared accommodation with a host family and in the RUCHI campus. 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.

Disable volunteers with good mobility are accepted.

Descrizione

Banepa is located in the Kavre district at 1800 m altitude, about 30km east from Kathmandu. Our activities take place around Banepa, a town just an hour bus ride away from Kathmandu. This work camp tries to have a social impact, while giving a valuable life lesson to the volunteers. There are many different fields of activities. The community house project is one of them, is in urgent need of donations to address shortages in building materials. Any and all kind of help is appreciated. We emphasize respect both among the volunteers as well as towards local people. Furthermore, our lifestyle can be an example for many locals.

Work

Volunteers will be involved in two kinds of activities : - Agriculture work: from now we are going to working for the forest community and helping with different way, agriculture, plantation, environment work and forest conservation work will be the main work as before we work. - Education work: We are planning to write and perform play that raise local people’s awareness on environmental issues, hygiene and emergency behavior during the earthquake. Furthermore, we are working in a local school. We enhance the infrastructure there.

Partner

Friendship Foundation Nepal (FFN) was established in 1991 by a group of enthusiastic young Nepalese people. FFN is paying efforts to create unique voluntary opportunities for the Nepalese and international youth and has successfully hosted more than 3000 international volunteers in Nepal. The organization emphasizes the importance of international youth exchange and voluntary services.

Location

Leisure : volunteers have to organize their leisure activities upon their interests, in cooperation with the camp leaders. There are many ways to explore the surrounding areas during your free days. You can visit the temples in Panauti city that is listed as one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Or visit Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and many other surrounding places. Another opportunity is to take a two day trekking trip to Namobuddha or Nagarkot. It will approximately cost around 50 Euro including food and lodge. Location : nature is all around and this area, the environment is far better than in the buzzing capital. Still Banepa offers amenities like restaurants with Wifi, pharmacies, grocery stores and to top it all off, a beautiful old town. From there, field trips to various places are possible (ancient Hindu temples the and differents sights of the Katmandu valley). Trekking activities are also possible.

Accomodation

Our volunteers live all together in a camp house, which is located in the hills, close to the town. Simple accommodation in a camp house but camping pad and sleeping bag are required. Showers with cold water are available in your place. Volunteers will have three traditional meals a day, mostly the Nepalese national dish Dhal Bhat and take part in the cooking process and all chores. It is also possible to bring own food.

Requirements

- EXTRA FEE 225 euros for 2 weeks to be paid upon arrival. Including : Transportation to the work camp and back to Katmandu / Board and lodge with an inside view into the life of real Nepalese people. The first meeting will be arranged at the airport where the volunteer will be received by the local staff. We are going to pick up the volunteers according to their arrival information. For your stay in Kathmandu we recommend you to stay at Cascade Hotel in Lazimpat Kathmand (single bed room 10€ per night, double bed 20 € and triple bed 30€). If you want to stay more time and in a comfortable hotel you also book by yourself . From Kathmandu we will arrange a bus to the project side. - Beyond at least basic English skills and your best motivation, there are no special qualifications needed. - What to bring : Seasonal clothing / Sleeping bag / Working gloves / Trekking shoes / Souvenirs for the children from your home countries / Mosquito net and mosquito repellent / Music / Reading material / Photographs of your home country.

-Arriving date, time and flight number should be given to us at least one week before your arrival, because we have to manage the hotel and transportation. Cost of the Airport pick up day time : 9AM to 9:00 PM :1000 NRS / night time Airport pick up service :2000 NRS (double charge ). -Nepalese people are very sensitive, so you are not allowed to have sex in our workcamp. No drugs or marijuana either. Otherwise you will be asked to leave the camp without excuse. Try to be respectful to each other.

Work

- Assist in the organization of the days of Art, Culture and Tourism alternative community . - Promotion and dissemination of cultural events. - Promotion of Cultural and alternative tourist areas of Cochabamba. - Participation in the popular pre- Carnival party. - Logistical support to Cultural events. - Participation of traditional Tinku Tours Alternative Community for areas near Cochabamba to enjoy nature and interact with the local population. - Tours the Carnival of Oruro ( world heritage site ) and other locations .

Partner

At the end of February and early March for carnival and summer vacation, the city of Cochabamba and its suburbs have a lot of socio-cultural activity. For this reason the Red Tinku organizes meetings and cultural events and visits to places and alternative spaces . For the summer holidays in February 2018 we organize Days of Art and Popular Culture and community tourism alternative to consolidate new alternative spaces looking interculturality and interaction with the local population.

Location

city of Cochabamba

Accomodation

Volunteers will be accommodated in the Cultural Center " La Tinkuna " city of Cochabamba has a youth hostel in the city of Oruro.

Requirements

Remarques : Attention, notions of spanish are highly recommended to make the most of this project!

Extra Fees: 280 Euros – Transportation from Cochabamba Airport and local transportation costs used for the workcamp/tours are included in the participation fee as well.

Descrizione

BACKGROUND Peace Village Songkhla has been creating in 2011 at Peace Village, everyone can come to learn in the main aim is learning by doing and international community Living. We can study about each country, nationalities, cultures, etc. in the class but in the real situation is not in the lesson where you can see how the difference of people even they are from the same city. Peace Village is active at the rural area of Songkhla province, Southern of Thailand in the small village; the name “Ban Ton San” (Ban in Thai mean village). The main occupation is rubber plantation and most of the villagers are Buddhist. Keywords to live at Peace Village;  Slow Life/ Living Organic

Work

WORK Peace Village camp is different on the theme and separate work for 2 weeks. The 1st-week volunteer will spend time together supporting community Creative teaching English – Creative teaching is important to recognize; teaching certificate does not need for specific quality of volunteer but creative is the one of yours. Aims of creative teaching are given the chance for people in the village or the place nearby can communicate with different language, touch difference culture, and believing. Center construction – As we have the center, VSA Learning Home, now we also need a volunteer to set up the center as when they have spare time from main work. We are going to clean the accommodation and meeting area, and continue to build and paint the construction that the last volunteer did. There are villagers help and teach how to build. This is a good way to learn Thai way of the construct. Relationship with the villagers – The rest of time form your main work, important thing is to learn and share with the villager by visiting, talking and do activities with them. You will get rich experience by learning and sharing from each other. Organic Farm – Learning how to produce our own non-chemical food and vegetable. The 2nd week will be the different theme as following VSA1902-1 Peace Village – Main work of this camp will be all about the banana. The concept is learning to use the local and nature care resourced, avoiding chemical and realize sustainable living. The volunteer will learn and use banana parts for a living. Traditional Thai living using banana in daily life for example how to cook banana, using banana leaves to cover food instead of plastic, using the banana tree to pay respect for the river, etc.

Partner

VSA PEACE VILLAGE - SONGKHLA

Location

PROJECT SITE VSA Learning Home and Suan Plak Wha Farm, Khlong La Sub-district, Khlong Hoi Khong District, Songkhla LEISURE ACTIVITY There are many beautiful tourist attractions in Songkhla province. We would like to recommend the Hat Yai municipality park, Samila beach, and Songkhla Old Town. Hat Yai municipality park – The biggest public park in Hat Yai city where the local people come to take a relax. Moreover, there is a big Buddha on the top of the Ko Hong hill around the area of Public Park. You can take the public car at the park to the hill. There you can see the beautiful view of Hat Yai city. Samila beach – The main beach of Songkhla province. There is full of history and storytelling about the Samila beach and the small islands from the beach. Songkhla Old Town – The original town of Songkhla can tell many stories in that period. You can visit, find some typical food and take the photo with the beautiful walls and buildings You can find more information at: https://www.tourismthailand.org/About-Thailand/Destination/Songkhla https://www.inspirock.com/thailand/things-to-do-in-songkhla-province

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD The volunteer will stay at Learning Home (Homestay) in Thai style dormitory  Nature environment, basic and simple.  Mattress, pillow, and fan are provided.  Thai toilet and bath.  Washing clothes by hand.  No food and drink except drinking water in accommodation area for your care because some animals such as mouse, ant, will come to share your food.  Please keep clean and tidy Volunteer expects to eat Thai food and takes turn cooking with a local volunteer.

Requirements

EXTRA FEE The extra fee is 9,500 Baht a volunteer. Including  Food and accommodation (Stay together in one room, separate male, and female).  Transportation to/from meeting point to campsite  There is Thai volunteer who will be the coordinator whole program period. Excluding  Volunteer own expenses such as souvenirs, personal stuff, free time travel expenses also the expense before the program start and after the program ends.  Travel cost from your country to Thailand SPECIAL REMARK Respect culture, open mind, and love to learn and share