Descrizione

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Work

The aim of this work camp is to help organise the festival by joining the team of volunteers and organisers. As part of a team of volunteers, most of whom are villagers, you'll be helping to set up the site, putting up fences and tents, etc. During the festival, you'll also have the opportunity to attend conferences and welcome visitors. You'll need to speak French to share your time with the public and the organisers. You will work 5 to 6 hours a day, spread over the duration of the stay, in liaison with the festival coordination team.

Partner

After the resounding success of the first project, the adventure continues! Over the course of a weekend, the International Journalism Festival transforms the small village of Couthures-sur-Garonne (and its 300 inhabitants) into a veritable crossroads for meetings and debates. Workshops, live shows, and screenings bring the village to life around a central theme: news and journalism. At the heart of the event, the international workcamp will enrich the experience with an intercultural dynamic that encourages artistic and intergenerational exchanges. Sponsored by the Le Monde group, this festival, set in an exceptional natural setting, combines reflection, sharing and conviviality.

Location

One of the aims of this workcamp will be to exchange ideas with young people from the village of Couthures, who are themselves involved in organising the festival. An excellent opportunity to discover the charms of the Lot-et-Garonne, such as the town of Marmande and its many activities and festivities: the tomato capital is ready to welcome you and to unveil its charms, such as the Parc de la Filhole (where the Garorock festival takes place), where you can swim in the river Garonne or take advantage of its nature area. The city is well worth a visit, as are the surrounding communes, such as the Garonne hillsides, its vineyards and wines, and the Canal Latéral. The locals will be delighted to welcome you into their homes for a meal or a chance to chat and discover the region.

Accomodation

You will sleep in 2-person tents, depending on gender. You will need to bring your own warm duvet and pillow, and we will provide air mattresses. Meals will be prepared in turn by you, in particular for lunch and dinner, while respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as everyone's culture (hot and cold dishes, including options for vegetarians and vegans, will be prepared). Meals during the festival will be provided by the organisers.

Requirements

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Meeting point

The meeting point is at Marmande station (47200) on Friday 4th July, between 3 and 4 pm. The organisers will meet you and take you to the village of Couthures-sur-Garonne (47180). All the information you need to get there will be in the project roadmap.

Notes:

It is recommended to have some knowledge of French

Descrizione

PROJECT : Every year many people, with different ages and religious, cultural and political backgrounds, come to Agape to discuss and to be challenged, to get to know themselves and each other and to exchange experiences around a particular theme. The work camp will support the management and support the meetings on issues of political, social, cultural and religious interest. The center is volunteers-driven, and its management is in your hands. By joining this workcamp you will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals: QualityEducation-SDG4 and GenderEquality-SDG5 Reduce inequality SDG510 Promote peaceful and inclusive societies SDG516

Work

WORK : The workcamp is an international experience, giving the volunteers the opportunity to meet young people from all over the world. In terms of communication, the main watchword at the Center is diversity and open-mindedness. This is your chance to discover different cultures, and ideas and exchange experiences. The work accomplished on each camp is very important, the volunteers themselves are the main reason for Agape is able to keep organizing more and more projects every year. Thanks to a group of people living there all year long (the so-called Resident group), but also to the ecumenical and international community coming to help, the center has an effect on its visitors' life. As a volunteer, you will be asked to work with the Resident Group. Every Resident has a sector for which they are responsible (kitchen, cleaning, bar, maintenance,... and so on), in which you will help them, and each of the Residents will be there to help you and support you. You will have 6-7 working hours per day. The Centre will organize every year's national camps in the place and the international group will work in parallel with the permanent residence to guarantee the running of all other project schedules. Volunteers will help in the following tasks: kitchen, meal service (tables and dishes), cleaning, maintenance, bartending, and babysitting.

Partner

PARTNER : It’s been ten years that Lunaria and Agape are working side by side to create a space where people can meet in harmony. Agape International Ecumenical Centre is an important point of reference in Italian Protestantism, being for 70 years a place of education and development, theological exploration, political engagement, acceptance and validation of differences. A resident group still lives at Agape throughout the year. Agape was built after the Second World War as a sign of hope and reconciliation between people, thanks to the voluntary work of many young men and women. The dimensions of community and voluntary service remain fundamental.

Location

LOCATION AND LEISURE : Agape is in the Alps, close to Prali commune. Games, discussions, and outings can be organized during free time. Programmed activities (especially in the evening) are most of the time open to the volunteers, as long as they do not clash with work commitments. The place is beautiful but isolated, though you will stay together with many international participants attending the meetings of Agape.

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD : Volunteers will be host in 3-4 bed bedrooms with shared toilets on the floor. The meals are typical Italian Mediterranean cuisine, with limited consumption of meat for environmental reasons, and the possibility of choices for those who require a special diet. There is a washing machine available for the volunteers.

Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Volunteers should come ready to accomplish each task and with an open mind. Travel to Agape can be complicated, very isolated place .

Meeting point

TERMINAL : Torino-Caselle airport, and then Caselle Aeroporto train station.

Work

Immerse yourself in history by participating in the restoration of Château Saint-Gérald! Located between Lyon and Saint-Étienne, this remarkable site overlooks the Rhône Valley and is the focus of an ambitious project to make it accessible and attractive. Built in the 13th century and destroyed in 1591 during the Wars of Religion, the château was rediscovered in 1974. Today, a local initiative aims to rehabilitate it and integrate it into a broader project to enhance the region. This participatory worksite will help develop welcoming spaces for the public. Participants will receive guidance in learning restoration techniques. The project will adapt to different levels of experience, combining technical work with discussions on the history and conservation of the site.

Partner

You will take part in the third collaboration between the city of Givors and Concordia, a partnership launched in 2022 to restore and promote Château Saint-Gérald. This worksite is a key step in a shared commitment to preserving local heritage through several upcoming projects. This initiative relies on close collaboration between the city of Givors, its Cultural Affairs department, and a specialized architect working specifically on the site’s restoration. You will also help strengthen ties with local residents, particularly younger generations, through the involvement of local associations. This year, the association "Les Amis de la Colline," currently being established, will follow the project and play a role in its local development.

Location

Givors, with a population of 20,000, is located in the Lyon metropolitan area, about 20 kilometers from Lyon, easily accessible by public transport. During your stay, leisure activities will be organized: hiking, cycling, and river swimming will allow participants to explore the area’s natural beauty. With support from the local partner, bicycles will be available to facilitate travel and promote eco-friendly exploration. Cultural visits may also be arranged to explore local heritage and emblematic sites.

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in an apartment in the heart of Givors, not far from the worksite. The accommodation consists of shared rooms with three to four single beds. It includes sanitary facilities, some accessible directly from the rooms and others located on the floor. A common room will be available for shared meals and social moments. Please bring a sleeping bag suitable for a comfort temperature of about ten degrees Celsius. WiFi will be available nearby. The apartment is equipped with a washing machine. Meals will be prepared collectively in a fully equipped kitchen. Participants will take turns preparing meals, cleaning, and handling other communal tasks. The diet will be primarily vegetarian, using local, seasonal, and short-supply-chain products while respecting individual dietary needs.

Requirements

Foreigners that are part of 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 there are health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will be reimbursed once back in their home country.”

Meeting point

Meet at 6:00 PM at Givors Ville train station. The station is easily accessible by trains from Lyon’s Part-Dieu or Perrache stations in just 20 minutes. These trains run frequently. Reservations can be made now on the SNCF website via the following link: https://www.sncf-connect.com/. This is a TER train, so tickets are valid for any train throughout the day. Lyon Saint-Exupery is the closest airport. From Paris CDG, you can easily reach Lyon Part-Dieu or Perrache trains stations.

Notes:

Make sure to bring sturdy, closed-toe work clothes that can get dirty. You will sleep in individual beds, so don’t forget to pack a sleeping bag with a comfort temperature of 10°C, a fitted sheet, and a pillowcase. For outings, waterproof clothing is recommended. Remember to bring sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, as well as a water bottle and a swimsuit for swimming in pools or water sports centers. If you would like to share a part of your culture, feel free to bring items representative of your country or region, such as photos, culinary specialties, music instruments, your favorite playlist, or games to play with other volunteers.

Descrizione

The project will support the organization of "Ambient'Azioni Musicali.. Junior!", a music camp and the "Arzibanda" Festival. "Ambient’Azioni Musicali.. Junior!" is the flagship initiative of the cultural association "Maxima Entropia," During the week of the campus, participants experience intense days of study and fun in an inspiring environment that includes a busy schedule of instrument lessons, choir and orchestra practices, concerts, roaming musical flashmobs, as well as excursions to discover the wonders of the Abruzzo region, leisure moments, and shared experiences.

Work

For both events volunteers will be primarily involved in setting up the spaces for the activities, programming and promoting events (through the creation of video-photo reports and social media channels), supervising artists and participants, as well as engaging in extraordinary cleaning activities at various sites in the town and creating artistic installations. The different tasks will be divided by mutual agreement according to shifts. Naturally, there will also be moments of leisure and excursions to discover the surrounding area

Partner

The camp will be organize in collaboration with Maxima Entropia and Arzibanda association. Both organization are music and cultural organization in a small village in Abruzzo region. "Maxima Entropia," which has always been distinguished by its strong commitment to promoting musical, artistic, and cultural knowledge in areas typically excluded from such programs, with particular attention to excellence in education and the youth community. Since its inception, Maxima Entropia has worked in collaboration with local associations, including the Cultural Association Arzibanda. This association was founded after operating since 1997 as the "Comitato La Rocca," with the primary goal of promoting culture in the region, particularly through the "Arzibanda" Festival, which takes place every summer in the historic center of Capistrello, offering musical activities and street theater.

Location

Capistrello is a town in the province of L'Aquila, with a population of about 5,000 people. Located at 734 meters above sea level, it offers an extraordinary view of the Ernici Simbruini mountains, the upper valley of the Liri River, and the mountain ridge of Fucino.

Accomodation

Volunteers will be accommodated in double and triple rooms spread across two apartments in the center of the town, where they will have access to a usable kitchen and two bathrooms. Volunteers working the morning shift can choose to have lunch for free with the organizing staff or return to their accommodation, while those on the afternoon shift can arrange their own dinner. Wi-Fi will be available in some common activity areas.

Meeting point

TERMINAL: The closest airports to Capistrello are those in Rome and Pescara. From there, you can reach Avezzano via the Prontobus bus line (www.prontobusitalia.it). Once in Avezzano, Capistrello can be reached in just a few minutes by the Avezzano–Roccasecca train line or by the TUA (Trasporto Unico Abruzzese) bus service.

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Work

For this year, we'll be continuing the renovation of the domain's perimeter walls. The previous group reconstructed the wall last year. The aim this year is to protect and consolidate it by preparing and applying a traditional finishing coat (lime and sand), as well as renovating a farm road.

Partner

Discover château life in the heart of the Auvergne at Les Prureaux! Here, the experience goes beyond a simple visit: it's about living, sharing moments of joy, but above all, it's about taking an active part. Join us in contributing to the restoration of the surrounding wall! Your involvement will be a precious stone added to this building steeped in history. By taking part in this project, you are not only contributing to intercultural living, but also to the preservation of our heritage. You'll be helping to renovate an estate dating back to 1873. Come and experience history and leave your mark at Les Prureaux!

Location

Afternoon and weekend activities are organized collectively by the whole group. The region is rich in space for walking, swimming, celebrating and discovering!

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in collective non-mixed tents (6-8 people per tent) with floors and beds, at the Créneau campsite. Wi-Fi is not available on site. Food will be provided and prepared in the château kitchen by you and other participants in groups, with the support of the kitchen supervisors.

Meeting point

in front of Moulins train station (03000) at 17h00 on July 05 2025

Notes:

This project is open only to volunteers from France, Germany and Spain. Financed by FGYO - Franco-German Youth Office.

Work

The community of Vellexon would like to establish a space for social connections in the heart of their town. To make it possible, this year we're continuing with the creation of a place that should soon host exchanges focused on solidarity and intergenerational links. To contribute to this development, you will be renovating the paving (floor) of the wash-house which is located next to this square for around 6 hours per day. You will learn techniques of traditional masonry (wall-building). There is no knowledge required! You will evolve as a team with the help of two leaders, sharing all tasks associated with collective life such as, cooking, cleaning, after work activities, etc.

Partner

Small but active, the community of Vellexon-Queutrey-et-Vaudey is counting on international volunteers to transform its territory! The inhabitants of this village in Haute-Saône are looking forward to welcoming their second international workcamp. It corresponds to the UN mission of “sustainable cities and communities” and its goals. This includes discovering new and different ways of thinking and acting, sharing skills, investing oneself to develop an area and taking part in the collective life: there will be many possibilities to promote solidarity! Each workcamp offers unique experiences, so come to Vellexon and make your own!

Location

The community of Vellexon-Queutrey-et-Vaudey (70130) is situated at 25km from Gray(70100), 30km from Vesoul (70000) and 50km from Besançon (25000) in the region “Haute-Saône”. May it be during the afternoons or the weekends, it will be your group that initiates and organizes the activities for the free time. The ideal programme will take into account the wishes of everybody, the local possibilities (hikes, local artists, summer concerts, “châteaux”, etc) and the financial side of things. You can also rely on the support of the villagers to organize moments of exchange, and they will be delighted to share with you and to give advice on how to best discover the local environment and enjoy your stay.

Accomodation

The commune will provide two areas especially for your group: the first will be dedicated to sleeping, with communal rooms for three or four people mixed-gender, with mattresses provided by the local population. Please bring your own covers, pillows or sleeping bags. The second space is a multi-purpose room with a kitchen, ideal for meals and socializing. Showers and laundry will be done in the homes of the locals. The worksite is only three minutes away by foot and for other trips like going shopping or visiting the surroundings, the locals will be gladly willing to help out. Accompanied by the camp leaders, you will make the menu and prepare the meals each day, in turn. The budget is approx. 5€ per day and person. There will be the possibility to eat vegetarian or vegan and plan accordingly, if necessary. Often you will share meals with the villagers giving you the opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and to share special moments together.

Requirements

There are absolutely no requirements in terms of linguistic or technical abilities. Just be aware that you need to carry relatively small stones for the actual work.

Meeting point

A meeting point and time will be organized to make the arrival easier, which is in general at the end of the afternoon between 16 and 18 o'clock. The departure on the last day will be around 10 o'clock.

Work

The work will take place at Oosterhouw in Leens (province Groningen). It is a beautiful monumental manor house surrounded by a garden divided into four different styles. Many parts of these gardens have been neglected over the past decades. Volunteers will be cleaning up and helping restore the gardens to their former glory. Activities range from groundwork like digging and levelling to gardening such as weeding and pruning to wood shredding and splitting. The volunteers will work in the gardens five days a week. This excludes the weekends. We will provide participants access to online training modules provided by the European Solidarity Corps and/ or SIW.

Partner

The mansion Oosterhouw in Leens is located in the north of the Netherlands in the province of Groningen. The estate is surrounded by a flat agricultural landscape approximately 10 km from the Wadden Sea UNESCO heritage. Oosterhouw was built in 1868. The last time the building was renovated was in 1912-1913. After that, there weren’t any significant developments. The former owners of the mansion were C.o Jellema and Klaas Noordhuis. Co. Jellema is a semi-known poet in the Netherlands, and his current library is still in the house. Klaas Noordhuis was a garden architect and has added essential aspects to the garden. The current owners bought the house a few years ago and want to open the house more to the public. The house, the garden and the surrounding landscape are unique in this area and must be protected and taken care of.

Location

You will have leisure time after work (work ends at 4 p.m.). The Oosterhouw area mainly consists of small villages with Leens as the main village. You will have bikes at your disposal to explore the surrounding area. During the weekend you can enjoy your free time. There are plenty of nice places to visit, for example the beautiful and vibrant city of Groningen or take a ferry boat and visit the island of Schiermonnikoog.

Accomodation

During the two weeks, the volunteers will be staying at Camping "De Horizon" Molenrij near by Kloosterburen. The whole group will be staying in tents provided by SIW. There is also a large tent for group activities during freetime Two tiny houses are on the campground with all cooking facilities. Make sure you bring a sleeping matrass/mat and your own sheets! Bicycles will be provided for transportation between the accommodation and the gardens of Oosterhouw. The bike ride from and to the accommodation is approximately 15 minutes. You will cook together in teams, taking turns and having the opportunity to cook meals from your home countries. You have a kitchen at your disposal. Self-organisation is also a vital point during your daily camp routines. Cooking and cleaning are planned and done independently within the group. Each participant is expected to take part in the CCC (cooking-cleaning-crew).

Requirements

This project will be realized as a European Volunteering Teams (ESC-VT) project. This means that the project is co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps subsidy program 2025 and has certain requirements for participation. Who can volunteer? European Solidarity Corps volunteering activities are open to 18-30 year old people who reside in programme and partner countries. This means an EU member state, a Non-EU country associated to the programme (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Republic of North Macedonia, Turkey, or Norway) or a partner country (Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Norway, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine) Young people who want to participate in the European Solidarity Corps must register on the European Solidarity Corps Portal (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/register_en). Participants must be in the possession of a European Health Insurance Card before arriving to the host country. Volunteers travel costs will be compensated by this program and volunteers will receive €5,- pocketmoney per day. The travel cost reimbursement has a maximum amount and is based on the distance from your hometown to Leens, the Netherlands. Following the distance, we will reimburse based on the actual costs with a maximum of the following amounts (in between brackets the amounts if you use green travel, meaning low emissions means of transport for the main part of the travel, such as bus, train or car sharing): 0-99km: 23 euro 100-499 km: 180 euro (210 euro) 500-1999 km: 275 euro (320 euro) 2000-2999 km: 360 euro (410 euro) 3000-3999 km: 530 euro (610 euro) 4000-7999 km: 820 euro >8000km: 1500 euro It is very important to keep at the receipts, booking confirmations, boarding passes and travel tickets with you. Any missing documents may affect your reimbursement amount. Furthermore, we can also provide up to 100 euro for visa purchase. For this, please keep your receipt as well. What to bring: Must bring (obligated) 1) Sleeping mattress/sleeping mat and sleeping bag or your own sheets 2) Old working clothes, strong safety shoes and good fitting working gloves 3) Rain is spread out over the year, so bring warm clothes, a raincoat and a swimming suit 4) Soap, toiletries We will be working primarily outside in the gardens, where it’s essential to have a safe and secure work environment. Safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided. Wise to bring 1) Recipes from your own country 2) Driver’s license that is valid in Holland, in case you have one 3) Sunglasses and something on your head against the sun! Nice to bring 1) Musical instruments, ideas for games/activities 2) Energy, enthusiasm and an open mind! 3) A sense of humor

Meeting point

Arrival by plane at Schiphol airport & travel by public transportation: you can travel by train to Winsum station from Schiphol airport. For the train schedules please check the website: https://www.ns.nl/en/journeyplanner/#/ or call us if you need any assistance. We will pick you up at the train station Winsum. Arrival by car: you can go straight ahead to the accommodation camping ''De Horizon/Molenrij'' at Kloosterburen. We wil meet you there.

Notes:

Due to the system limitations, the option to select 'other' gender is unavailable. However, our projects are inclusive and open to everyone, regardless of gender, religion, or cultural background. If you are gender-neutral, feel free to share this information, and we will make sure to be mindful of it. Young people who want to participate in the European Solidarity Corps must register on the European Solidarity Corps Portal (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/register_en). PLEASE SEND US YOUR PRN (PARTICIPANT REFERENCE NUMBER) AS SOON AS YOU APPLY. Volunteers travel costs will be compensated by this program and volunteers will receive €5,- pocketmoney per day.

Work

127917; Your mission: Setting up an open-air theater and 127807;During your stay, you ll contribute to the creation of a green amphitheater and stage dedicated to open-air shows and cultural events. This project will take place in several different steps and will provide the commune with a convivial place that s accessible to all.127959; The work to be carried out and 128296; Installing the bleachers Preparing the site for the stands. Installation of five wooden bleachers, totalling 10 metres in length.These bleachers will accommodate between 100 and 150 seated spectators for cultural events.A grass area will be laid out above the bleachers to increase seating capacity and allow the public to set up freely.127917; Construction of the stage Creation and assembly of a wooden platform facing the stands.This space will serve as a stage for shows, concerts and other events.9203; Organization of the worksite5 hours of work per day, Monday to Friday, in the morning.A technical supervisor is on site to guide the volunteers.Afternoons will be devoted to relaxation and discovery.This work camp is much more than just a construction project: it s a human adventure, a chance for young people from different backgrounds, local residents and voluntary organisations to get together. Together, you ll be helping to bring to life a place that has meaning for an entire territory. and 128170;127775;

Partner

Neyron is a commune of 2,600 inhabitants in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region. Bordering Lyon, it enjoys a privileged setting between nature and urban dynamism, just a few minutes (by public transport) from the city center. Bordered by the Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage, famous for its summer lake, Neyron offers a green environment ideal for lovers of the outdoors and tranquillity. The historically rich commune of Neyron is home to a former military fort. It is gradually being transformed into a lively and inspiring third place. Conceived as a genuine crossroads of ideas and initiatives, it will welcome associations, local residents and the curious around a project that is at once territorial, architectural and ecological. This emblematic place will become a space for encounters, creation, culture and experimentation, in the service of a more sustainable and humane urbanism.

Location

The Ain region is ideal for exploring nature and taking part in sporting activities. Furthermore, its proximity to Lyon offers countless cultural opportunities, from museums to artistic events, as well as a dynamic and inspiring urban life. So, when you re not on site, you can enjoy a varied programme of activities, combining cultural discovery, sporting activities, social gatherings and relaxation. The town of Neyron is fully committed to this project. There will be a number of highlights during the work camp, including a welcome drink organised by the town hall, a meal shared with local residents, guided tours of the fort by local volunteers, and participation in local festivities such as the 14 July festival (French national day). These are all opportunities to forge new links and enjoy a collective experience deeply rooted in the local area.Throughout your stay, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in sports and social activities, such as cooperative games, walks around Neyron and volleyball or badminton tournaments. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Lyon metropolitan area, the town of Bourg en Bresse and the Brou monastery. You ll also have the chance to swim at the Grand lac Miribel-Jonage and talk to local associations at evening debates and meetings. and 127757;128293; We believe that this workcamp is a fantastic way to enjoy a rich human experience, whether through meeting other volunteers, the local population or the local culture. Don t delay any longer and join us

Accomodation

127957; Your accommodation during the site and 127968; During your stay, you will be accommodated directly in the Fort, in a natural and friendly environment.128719; AccommodationA camp will be set up with tents and mattresses provided by the organization.127869; Cooking and mealsA fully equipped kitchen will be provided so that you can prepare your meals independently.A box of dishes with everything you need to cook will be provided.128703; Sanitary facilities and equipment2 sanitary facilities are already on site.2 showers will be provided by the commune to ensure the comfort of the group.The site is equipped with drinking water and electricity.Tables and chairs are available for meals and social gatherings.A simple but functional accommodation, promoting community life and team spirit and 127807;128293;128719; AccommodationIf possible, you ll sleep in an enclosed room for greater comfort.If necessary, a camp will be set up with tents and mattresses provided by the organization.127869; Cooking and mealsA fully equipped kitchen will be available so you can prepare your own meals.A box of crockery with everything you need to cook and eat will be provided.128703; Sanitary facilities and equipment2 sanitary facilities are already on site.2 additional showers will be installed by the commune to ensure the comfort of the group.The site is equipped with drinking water and electricity.Tables and chairs are available for meals and relaxation.A simple but functional accommodation, promoting community life and team spirit and 127807;128293;

Requirements

In the context of group life, qualities such as listening, respect, tolerance and open-mindedness will be required.

Meeting point

Meet at Neyron town hall.From Lyon, take a train to Miribel SNCF station. From Miribel, take a bus to Neyron.Your host will be waiting for you there to take you to the site Please be on time. Further information on train timetables: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/

Work

Project: "Photography" Together we will discuss how we remember internationally and how we want to commemorate today. You will learn to draw your own comics under the guidance of an artist and thus express your perspective. You will creatively explore the role of music and languages in the concentration camp. Together with the other participants, you will go in search of songs, voices and sounds - in the historical concentration camp and in today's memorial site. Under the guidance of an artist, you will develop your own sound snippets, record voices and sounds, and write song lyrics and music. Together you will discuss how history should be remembered today. In a joint performance you will present your international perspectives on commemoration. Week 1: Visit the Sachsenhausen Memorial and learn about its different areas and history. Week 2: Work with photography, develop your own project for a small exhibition, and visit the Ravensbrück Memorial (a former concentration camp for women). Week 3: Discuss remembrance culture and meet a descendant of a former concentration camp prisoner. __________ Study part: The history of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp and the Soviet Special Camp are the focus of this part of the study. You will learn about the life stories of former prisoners who were interned here from all over Europe. Why were they persecuted? What was their daily life in the camp like and how did they try to survive? Visits to exhibitions, memorials and museums in Oranienburg and Berlin as well as discussions with experts are also part of the program. __________ Work part: Participants will perform maintenance and gardening work on the memorial grounds. No special skills are required for the simple physical work.

Partner

The Sachsenhausen Memorial was one of the largest concentration camps in Germany and was built in 1936 near Berlin. More than 200,000 people from all over Europe were imprisoned here by the Nazi SS. The prisoners were forced to perform inhumane labor, and thousands died or were murdered. After the liberation in 1945, the Soviet secret service established Special Camp No.7/No.1 on the site for the internment of former Nazi functionaries and political opponents. Today the memorial is a place of remembrance, learning and research. This is an ESC Project More information: www.sachsenhausen-sbg.de/en/

Location

Area: Sachsenhausen is a part of Oranienburg, ca. 33 km to the north of Berlin. Sachsenhausen was one of the earliest concentration camps in Germany, built in 1936. For example, German people who were in opposition to Nazi policy, homosexuals, so-called asocials, criminals, Jews, and during the war especially people from occupied countries were imprisoned, forced to work and a lot of them were murdered. Between 1945 and 1950 a part of this area was used as a so-called Special Camp of the Soviet Secret Service Leisure: Volunteers have to be able to ride a bike, as several shorter and longer bike rides are planned. Bicycles are provided, but helmets are not required. In the free time it's possible to go to Berlin or Potsdam. The volunteers will find many forests and lakes to walk, cycle or just relax. However, the free time activities will mainly depend on participants' ideas.

Accomodation

Accomodation: You will be accommodated in a youth hostel. The building is on the grounds of historical Sachsenhausen concentration camp complex and was built in 1938 as the official residence of the Concentration Camp Inspector, 2 km away from the memorial centre. It is not necessary to bring a sleeping bag. Bed sheets and linen will be provided. You will sleep in shared rooms with a lot of space. It is possible to use the washing machine and the dryer for a small fee. More information: https://www.jugendherbergen-berlin-brandenburg.de/en/youth-hostels/sachsenhausen-686/portrait/ Food: In the hostel there is a big kitchen for the group. Please be prepared not only to cook there, but also to clean up afterwards ;) This will be done by the kitchen team of your group. Volunteers have to cook the meals for themselves. Please bring easy recipes from your home country.

Requirements

Studypart: - You should bring an interest in the history of Germany and Europe in the 1930s and 1940s and commemoration. - You should have a desire to discuss these topics in an international group. Project related: - Enjoyment of making music and/or experimenting with sounds and a willingness to participate in the performance are important. - Please bring a sound, music or object that you associate with the theme of history and remembrance. In general: - You should be able to perform simple physical tasks. - A good knowledge of English is a prerequisite for participation. - Since many shorter and longer bike rides are planned, volunteers should also be able to ride a bike. - Interested in Photography

Meeting point

You can use googlemaps to find the hostel: Bernauer Str. 162, 16515 Oranienburg

Notes:

For this Workcamp it is necessary to have very good English skills as we will get a lot of information about the time of Second World War! ____________________________________________ This project is composed of a volunteering team, supported by the European Solidarity Corps program of the European Union. Compared to the usual workcamp participation scheme, some main financial and administrative differences must be underlined: For Sending Organizations: “Due to high costs and the lack of additional funding, we are unable to cover a sending fee on top of the ESC travel allowance (lump sum based on travel distance) that can be allocated to the sending organization for its volunteers. Unfortunately, this is the only way we can continue to run ESC teams in the capital of Germany.” ATTENTION PLEASE: This project is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en - Volunteers do not have to pay any fee (no sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project - Volunteers need to enroll in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal; We will organize your matching in the portal with the volunteering project. - Volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of the rate of our country ------ For Sending Organizations: “Due to high costs and the lack of additional funding, we are unable to cover a sending fee on top of the ESC travel allowance (lump sum based on travel distance) that can be allocated to the sending organization for its volunteers. Unfortunately, this is the only way we can continue to run ESC teams in the capital of Germany.

Descrizione

PROJECT : The workcamps in Carignano were started to restore some rooms in a building in the historical center of the town. Through this project volunteers have the opportunity to recover Carignano’s architectural heritage and enjoy the environment whilst meeting young people from all over the world. Moreover “Giovani Insieme” organizes different local events such as summer camps for local children, cultural exhibitions, etc. By joining this workcamp you will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal: Climate Action-SDG13

Work

WORK : Volunteers will work on the creation of some carnival costumes for historical tradition of carnival in Carignano and we’ll create small cart for the parade and also to be exhibited at the festival called “Festa di mezza estate” in which volunteers will be part of the working team the last two nights in the second weekend of the workcamp. There will also be an activity in a protected area cutting bamboo to protect the endemic vegetation and use it for the carnival activities. For an amazing experience of exchange, they could talk about carnival traditions in their countries and also teach the volunteers typical songs or dances. The local team of volunteers will support the international ones for translation, but, don’t forget to be flexible in this. Every week the volunteers will go once to a retirement home to present their countries. Some of Carignano's families will host the volunteers for a dinner in their home to share their culture and way of life. Moreover, for the first week of the workcamp, some Italian volunteers could be involved from an association called AU.DI.DO (autonomy for disabled people) so be willing to work with people with disabilities.

Partner

PARTNER : The camp is organized by Lunaria in collaboration with “Giovani Insieme”. The association is composed of young people for young people founded in October 1998 in Carignano with the aim of protecting, promoting and enhancing artistic, historical and architectural heritage, nature and the environment, by proposing summer work camps for young volunteers from all over Europe.

Location

LOCATION AND LEISURE : The town of Carignano (8700 inhabitants) is situated on the left bank of the river Po approximately 20 Km from Torino and within the Regional Parco Fluviale (park of the river). Its center is of typical "piemontese" style, characterized by an ancient core with medieval archways and a baroque cathedral. The town's surroundings offer sites of architectural and naturalistic interest, it is also possible to reach Turin easily, as there are frequent coaches to the city. During the free time there are many exciting things to do such as visit the open market of Carignano and take part in some local events. On the weekends it will be possible for the group to organize a visit to Turin (there is a bus to and from Turin), visiting the Egyptian museum, the cinema museum, MAO museum of oriental art, the Holy Shroud etc. The costs of the FREE TIMES activities are not covered by the project.

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD : Volunteers will be hosted in an ancient building (under restoring) with beds, communal bathrooms with 2 showers and hot water and a kitchen. Bedrooms are provided with 4 to 6 beds per room. The volunteers are responsible for the cleaning and cooking. Food is provided by the host organization. Volunteers must be equipped with a sleeping bag (or sheets), pillowcase and towels.

Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : It is important to keep in mind that you'll be working with children, which is different than working with adults, and to be prepared to work on manual tasks, which can be challenging at times.

Meeting point

TERMINAL: Nearest Airport Turin; Turin railway station; MEETING POINT in CARIGNANO bus station, It takes approximately 2/3 hours to reach the bus station from Turin airport.