Work

#Berlin_the_place_to_be If you have always wanted to visit Berlin, then this camp is the right calling for you. Besides the supportive work at our project center you will have plenty of time to explore this unique city. The project center is located between the banks at the lake (Langer See) and a nearby forest part. It is the perfect spot to enjoy the silence away from the city life. At the same time it is also the location of the workcamp and your accommodation for the period of the workcamp. The property includes two main buildings and six bungalows and has plenty of recreational and leisure activities to offer for our guests and seminar groups. We need your support to prepare the project center for the next season. These are simple tasks, like raking of leaves, piled and loaded onto a vehicle or maintenance/renovation work inside and outside the buildings. In simple words, the property of our project center needs to get in shape for the season and that is why we need your help.

Partner

"Projekt- und Begegnungsstätte" of the Association of Young Volunteers (Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger e.V. (VJF))

Location

Location: You are accommodated at the "Projekt- und Begegnungsstätte" of the Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger e.V. The small bungalow village is located directly at the lake "Langer See" in Berlin. It is a quiet place with good connections to the center of Germanys capital. Leisure time: At the center you can do sports and games (e.g. table tennis, volleyball), hiking tours and Berlin explorations.The leisure activities will be discussed and jointly determined by the participants. Smaller groups for some excursions are also possible. Please research in advance what sights in Berlin you would like to visit and contribute your ideas to the group to plan your leisure time together.

Accomodation

Accommodation: You will live in one of the heated bungalows of the project and meeting center. There are six bungalows in total, each equipped with a bathroom, shower and toilet. Bed linen are provided so you do not need to bring any sleeping bag or linen. The main buildings can also be used for cooking, sharing meals and leisure activities during the stay. Food: Meals are prepared in alternating cooking groups in a large kitchen at the main building. Please bring some recipes or ingredients from your home region for some culinary exchange events. For the cook a grill for bbq can be provided as well.

Requirements

Please be fully vaccinated (2 to 3 shots of one of the following vaccines: BioNtech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca or Johnson&Johnson) or recovered (date of infection must be min. 28 days old and max. 90 days old).

Meeting point

Projekt- und Begegnungsstätte der VJF Krimnitzer Weg 25 12527 Berlin Arrival time: Arrival day from 10am until 4pm. If your arrival time deviates, please let us know.

Notes:

- Please book refundable plane tickets in case the workcamp needs to be cancelled. Also, dont forget to bring the following items: - a flashlight - warm clothes - towels and personal items - entertainment (music, games, instruments,...) - International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

Descrizione

Thai New Year season called “Songkran” will be held on 13-15 April. Songkran is an important custom for Thai families, community and religion. It is also very popular with visitors. Thai people will prepare themselves for the beginning of the New Year by cleaning their houses and prepare celebration the festival in the local temples and communities. There are many activities during the festival including the water splashing, the bathing rite for Buddha images and the monks, and the performances for all 3 days. Moreover, local foods that it is not easy to find in the normal day will be provided by the local people. Everyone can get join in the celebration and festival. VSA has organized this workcamp for 8th times to support the festival and celebrating Thai traditional New Year with the international participants by collaboration with the local temple and community. This year, VSA hope that we can continue to help the local preparing the festival, and exchange the culture.

Work

Joining the festival – During the Songkran festival, the participant will be a part of the festival as an international participant. The participant will help the local people to prepare the celebration of the festival. You can bring a performance from your own country to perform during the festival including a music instrument to show at the festival. The participant is also expected to create a performance in the festival with the villagers. Kitchen garden – The participant will work in the small farm as a kitchen garden. They can renovate and plant some vegetables for making the food in the future.

Partner

Volunteer Spirit Association or VSA Thailand is an Informal Education Organization / Non-Profit Organization (NPO) / Non-Government Organization (NGO) / Social Enterprise / Peace organization collaborating international voluntary projects for people of all ages, cultures, religious and economic backgrounds. VSA is IVS representative in Thailand as the bridge to bring people from various cultures or believing to learn cultural diversity, make understanding by supporting activities of local communities around the world.

Location

Local temple, Floating market

Accomodation

Stay at Learning Home or with a local home stay (shared room with other volunteers). Volunteers expect to cook with Thai ingredient. Internet can be used at the school or local

Requirements

If volunteer need visa to Thailand. VSA will prepare the document to submit the visa process. https://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/find-country/country/THA

Meeting point

Hatyai Airport, Hatyai train station, Hatyai Bus station. The exact meeting point will be shared directly to the participating volunteers, later one.

Work

Since every drop of water is precious, volunteers will work on water conservation work as well as educating people on WASH component. The creative volunteers may develop relevant education materials and all will have opportunities to be involved with physical construction/renovation works on sites. Similarly new ideas on water conservation for irrigation and environmental sanitation will be generated and put to practice for sustained food production in this agro based economy. Time permitting; volunteers may also be involved in cleaning existing water bodies and renovation of structures. During monsoon and winter rains these structures receive silt from upstream which reduces the storage affecting ground water recharge. The work will desilt/renovate the structures for effective reservoir of water.

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.

Location

Baddi is a fast growing industrialized township of Solan district. It is close to Chandigarh city which is famous for its Rock Garden. RUCHI works in about 30 villages around Baddi town. The villages are small located on sloppy land with an average of 6 members in each family. Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town, a hill station, is a major tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla, the state capital, will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.

Accomodation

Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All minimum basic amenities will be available with library facilities. 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 not necessary but required for personal hygiene.

Requirements

Interest in water conservation, environment and climate change is required. Physical fitness, Flexibility and High level of motivation is desired for physical activity.

Meeting point

Kalka

Notes:

Water is a precious resource. Despite having good rainfall in this area people still face serious problem during non-monsoon months. For their needs, people are dependent on natural springs and streams. Due to neglect of these water sources, people face hardship and quite often suffer from water borne diseases. RUCHI is making its best to save every drop of water to meet their needs. Poor quality of water leads to serious health problems.

Descrizione

We will organize this camp in cooperation with Mezitli Municipality and this year It will be the fourth year of our cooperation. Mezitli Municipality has proven its understanding of democratic, social, fair and transparent municipality with the international awards it has received, and has become one of the most influential municipalities in terms of social innovation in Turkey and in the world. It provides services such as accommodation and humanitarian aid for earthquake victims.

Work

A total of 10 cities were affected by two major earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks that followed in Kahramanmaraş, located in southeast Turkey. Thousands of buildings were destroyed and many more severely damaged. Tens of thousands of adults and children affected by the earthquake were transferred to temporary accommodation areas in the surrounding safe cities as they had nowhere to go. Many of these regions were established by municipalities and many continue to be established. It is necessary to create suitable accommodation conditions such as the installation, construction and landscaping of tent and container cities. However, we will need the support of volunteers in many areas such as food preparation for earthquake victims, food distribution, environmental cleaning, public health and hygiene, organization, organization and distribution of humanitarian aid materials, transportation and transportation, psycho-social support for children and gamified activities. Various business divisions can be made on many subjects that are written and not written here. Volunteers can be assigned for any job in the living spaces created for earthquake victims, depending on the need. Please note that in such extraordinary circumstances, work plans and needs can change rapidly. Maximum adaptation to changing conditions is strongly requested. Volunteers can participate in more than one program without a work permit and visa for a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 89 days.

Partner

GSM-Youth Services Center was established in Ankara in 1985 in order to contribute to the individual, social and cultural development of young people and to support their active participation in social and economic life. GSM accepts the youth as the main resource and the most dynamic segment of the society. It believes that the active participation of young people in social life contributes to the continuation and development of the democratic social infrastructure. It strives for the development of youth work and youth policies with a rights-based approach so that young people can become individuals who look to the future with hope.

Location

Mezitli is the most modern district of Mersin. Mersin is a city where many earthquake victims were transferred. Central, easy to reach; close to the sea, working areas and activity centers. After arriving in the neighboring city of Adana by plane, you can easily reach Mersin by taking a train or by taking a shuttle from the airport. We regret that we could not plan enough social activities for you in this program. However, we will use all the means we can for the needs and training of the volunteers.

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay in the bungalow houses of MUTLU YAŞAM KÖYÜ, which is a youth and volunteer center throughout the year. Air conditioning, shower, toilet and outdoor garden facilities are available. Mutlu Yaşam Village is located in a green and wooded area and is a 15-minute drive from the Mediterranean Sea. Our volunteers will have their meals at the Down Cafe. This cafe is a sustainable development project that provides employment and internship opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome. Income from the meals that the volunteers eat here supports individuals with Down Syndrome. Accommodation and meal expenses of our volunteers are covered by Mezitli Municipality.

Descrizione

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Work

Would you like to help children and young people have an unforgettable summer and get to know the Baltic Sea beach at the same time? Then help out with our spring cleaning at Brunswick’s children and youth camping site on the Lenster beach in Groemitz. Together with other young people from all over the world you support the staff of the campsite during various seasonal preparatory repairs on the entire site. Together you will set up and repair playgrounds and sports fields as well as barbecue and campfire sites, do painting and cleaning work, perform various maintenance work (gardening and earthworks), repair bicycles and set up tents.

Partner

The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education. Follow us on Instagram ijgd_workcamps Facebook @ijgd.workcamps

Location

The children and youth campsite is just a few metres away from the beautiful Baltic Sea beach. In April it will probably still be too cold to go swimming, but there will be bicycles available for you to use, so you can go on bike rides on the embankments along the Baltic coast! There is a wide range of free-time activities available for you on the huge outdoor area of the campsite: several football pitches, a beach volleyball court, a beach football court, a beach handball court, a basketball court, a huge bouncy castle, a zip-line, several table tennis tables and giant chess. You can spend your evenings around the campfire. On the free weekend, it’s also worth taking a trip to Hamburg (100km away) and/or Lübeck (50km away).

Accomodation

You will be sleeping in 4-bed rooms in the main building of a child and youth camping site. On working days you will be fully catered for (vegan is not possible). On the days off you will cater for yourself. Money for shopping on these days will be provided. Please state any intolerances during registration.

Requirements

You should be fit enough for physically demanding work and you should be able to ride a bike. requirements: Covid Rules (may change depending on the course of the pandemic): Compulsory COVID-19 rapid test (antigen rapid test) directly upon arrival at the camp. The tests are provided by ijgd. We recommend that you carry out a self rapid test at your home town before departure, so that you are not surprised by a positive rapid test at the camp.

Meeting point

At the accommodation

Work

Get involved for the Saint-Etienne chapel, a real pearl of heritage of the town of Istres! The Saint-Etienne chapel still has and will always have that soul that pushes all Istresians to love it. You will for sure adore it! You will contribute to the restoration and construction of a low retaining wall in traditional technique (stone facing and lime mortar) adjacent to the Saint-Etienne chapel. This traditional technique gives a very beautiful result. This project is part of a global restoration project of the chapel, led by the local organisation "Saint-Etienne Renaissance" for many years. Indeed, both simple and ambitious, the project carried by this association for over 20 years is to revive this exceptional site. The objective is to enhance this natural space offering a unique view of Provence, the city of Istres, the Berre and Olivier lagunas while restoring this monument full of history.

Partner

Very active in the mobilization of its youth and open to the world, the town of Istres, through the “Maison du Citoyen”, is organizing its first workcamp in partnership with Concordia around its Saint-Etienne chapel. Built at an altitude of 116 meters on a hill called Vulturno, the chapel overlooks the Berre and Olivier lagunas and a sector to which it has given its name: the Saint-Etienne district. It can be reached thanks to the well-named "Chemin de Saint-Etienne", from where you have a breathtaking view over the Provence lagunas.

Location

Istres is a town in the south of France located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, 60 km northwest of Marseille. Surrounded by the Berre and Olivier lagunas, on the edge of the Crau plateau, near the beaches, the Alpilles and the Camargue, Istres’ inhabitants enjoy an exceptional living environment. Local festivals and the discovery of the region will punctuate your stay. Another Concordia volunteer work camp is organized at the same time in the neighboring town of Port-de-Bouc. You will have the opportunity to meet this second group of volunteers during the off-work activities!

Accomodation

The municipal campground Le Vallon des Cigales will welcome you for the whole duration of your stay. You will each have your own individual tents provided by Concordia and a collective living space (hammocks, tables and chairs, relaxation area, kitchen area) will be set up. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the camp leaders and you will participate in the shopping and the preparation of the meals, giving priority to healthy and local products.

Requirements

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country. This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps (ESC) for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria. The participation to the ESC volunteering teams is subjects to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en - volunteers do not have to pay any fee (not sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets; - volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project; - volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 6€/day, once they arrive on the project in France; - volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.

Meeting point

The meeting-point is set at the ISTRES train station at the end of the afternoon on the 15/04. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the infosheet, sent at the latest 4 weeks before the beginning of the work. From the Saint-Charles train station in MARSEILLE, regional trains leave regularly for ISTRES train station. The journey lasts about 1 hour and a half. From PARIS, you can take the train from Gare de Lyon train station, regular departures to MARSEILLE Saint-Charles train station are scheduled throughout the day (about every hour). If you are coming first by plane, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress free travel. If possible, please consider using low-carbon emissions’ transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp. The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Notes:

Please bring good shoes, working clothes and a swimsuit for the courageous ones! As nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag. You can also bring traditional recipes from your home country/region, an instrument of music and games.

Descrizione

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; Living green, International community living, Learning by doing and Cultural diversity

Work

Creative teaching English– Creative teaching is important to recognize; teaching certificate does not need for specific quality of the volunteer, but creative is the one of yours. The 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 renovation–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 repair and renovate the center. Kitchen Garden and farming-Fresh from Farm to table from itchen garden in the accommodation area. Volunteer will pants and take care of the small garden

Partner

Volunteer Spirit Association or VSA Thailand is an Informal Education Organization / Non-Profit Organization (NPO) / Non-Government Organization (NGO) / Social Enterprise / Peace organization collaborating international voluntary projects for people of all ages, cultures, religious and economic backgrounds. VSA is IVS representative in Thailand as the bridge to bring people from various cultures or believing to learn cultural diversity, make understanding by supporting activities of local communities around the world.

Location

Pakla Temple, Klongla Reservior

Accomodation

Stay at Learning Home or with a local home stay (shared room with other volunteers). Volunteers expect to cook with Thai ingredient. Internet can be used at the school or local government nearby.

Requirements

If volunteer need visa to Thailand. VSA will prepare the document to submit the visa process. https://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/find-country/country/THA Certificate of Good Conduct

Meeting point

Hatyai Airport, Hatyai train station, Hatyai Bus station. The exact meeting point will be shared with the volunteers later on.

Descrizione

During this camp, participants can share their love for (and learn more about) global & local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management, animal protection and sustainability, and you also love taking photographs or want to develop your photography skills, then this project is for you! While developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers & travellers! You will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits. Some examples include outdoor cleanup tasks, a community dinner or a visit to a recycling centre, a geothermal power plant, a museum or exhibition. Some of these activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, pandemic-related restrictions, as well as availability of our partner organisations. You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS' social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible. SEEDS’ programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city and its attractions, as stunning natural attractions in other possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.

Work

In this project SEEDS will organise a night photography and aurora hunting (Northern Lights) workshop in the countryside near Reykjavík. This will take place during late evening and possibly into the night. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions; we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.

Location

Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.

Accomodation

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Requirements

Participation fee EUR 300 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the visits available and the night photography workshop & aurora hunting excursion. Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) on April 19 at SEEDS’ office in Reykjavík. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own. Other excursions (e.g. to the Golden Circle, South Shore, Fagradalsfjall volcano, Reykjanes and/or Snæfellsnes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is free time after the camp workshops/sessions. It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats), good walking shoes, as some of the activities take place outdoors.

Meeting point

Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).

Work

Description: Wake Up the Earth Festival is our biggest festival which takes place on the first Saturday of May every year. This year will be the 42nd festival. The original festival was to celebrate the stopping of a highway being built through our section of Boston. Since then, the festival has raised awareness about the environment, labor issues and other political issues. The volunteers will join the festival committee to organize, publicize and engage the community in the event. They will help prepare signs, banners, costumes, decorations, kids' activities, etc. They will run workshops for children to prepare costumes and props for the parade that starts the festival. Volunteers will help during the event with logistics, set-up, and general support. After the event, the volunteers will be involved with breakdown, clean up and final analysis of the event. We are hoping for volunteers to come to this camp who enjoy art, children’s activities, festivals and community events. There will be a great deal of interaction with children. It will be quite helpful if you have some experience with children. Enthusiasm and positive energy is very important.

Partner

Spontaneous Celebrations is a festival and community arts center in Boston, Massachusetts committed to art, activism, community, and the environment. Our organization hosts many community events, classes, dinners, projects, gatherings, meetings and children’s activities. We run two large festivals a year. Spontaneous Celebrations has developed a spirited, successful, and unique approach to community building. Website: www.spontaneouscelebrations.org<http://www.spontaneouscelebrations.org

Location

There will be opportunities to explore the city during free time and engage with the community. Leisure activities will be based on volunteer interest. The host families homes and Spontaneous Celebrations are close to the subway to downtown. Many community members will be involved in this event and will be helping before and after the event. ****(Bring music, games, photos, memorabilia, and recipes or other activities from your country to share****

Accomodation

Volunteers live in pairs with local families close to Spontaneous Celebrations. Accommodations will be communal and space will be shared. Breakfast will be eaten at the host families’ homes or at Spontaneous Celebrations. Volunteers will take turns cooking lunch and dinner for the group at Spontaneous Celebrations and some meals will be provided from community members or restaurants. There is access to laundry nearby or in the homes. Be sure to tell the other volunteers and the co-leaders if you have any special diet needs. Vegetarian options available.

Meeting point

Volunteers should arrive at Boston Logan International Airport. In some cases, someone will be able to pick you up at the airport. Please communicate all flight information in advance at the below emails or call. If you arrive earlier you must find your own accommodations until the project starts. Paula might be able to arrange a homestay one to three days early or after the camp if necessary. Please notify Paula if you are arriving in Boston early and do not have specific accommodation. You must send your arrival details to vfp@vfp.org and pjcantor1@gmail.com Please send the information to both emails. If you have any specific questions, call Paula at 617-543-2534 or send her an email. There will be opportunities to be picked up from the airport, but it is also easy to arrive on the subway. If for some reason you cannot be picked up at the airport, the following are directions to take the subway to the stop which is one block from Spontaneous Celebrations and a few blocks from the host homes. The subway stop closest is called “Stonybrook” and it is on the Orange Line. (the “T” or subway system is broken into four colors.) Make sure you get onto the Orange line to Forest Hills and get off at Stonybrook. When you come out of the station, take a right. Cross the street. The next right is Danforth St. Spontaneous Celebrations is at 40 Danforth St. ** If you need to come by the subway, please let Paula know by phone or email so we can make sure someone is either at Spontaneous Celebrations or can meet you at Stonybrook.

Descrizione

Preserving the beautiful beech forests and enjoy your stay in beautiful rural area where is famous for tasty sea foods!

Work

Volunteers will do some preparations for the tree planting ceremonies in June. such as 1) Transplanting the seedlings, 2) Seeding for growing nursery trees, 3) Arranging the environment for seeding beds, 4) Building greenhouse, removing snow fences, Work might be changed due to weather condition, we need to be flexible!

Partner

NICE was founded on the 1990 Feb. 4th by the unknown 7 youth who had joined IVS projects abroad with the strong initiative of KAIZAWA Shinichiro (Kai) who joined the international workcamp in Poland during his one year break from the university. In 1990 Sep., the first international workcamp of NICE was held at the foot of the Mt. Fuji in Japan.

Location

Volunteers will work in Ajigasawa town and Hiranai town in Aomori prefecture. Aomori is located on the northernmost tip of Honshu Island. Shirakami Mountains located in southwest and the Mutsu-bay nestles between the eastern Shimokita and western Tsugaru Peninsulas. This is the good season for cherry blossom-viewing there. Enjoy rich nature around accommodation, taking a walk at morning, hot spring, etc.

Accomodation

Shared room in school dormitory. Sleeping bag is needed! Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.

Requirements

No visa needed for Short Term Volunteering below 90 days. Volunteers should be prepared to work hard outside in good and bad weather and have high motivation for work in the forests actively with local people.

Meeting point

The nearest international airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND) from which it takes 7 hours by bullet train and local train or 10 hours by night bus and local train to the meeting point in Aomori pref.