Work

Activating kids in the city camp and providing them with cross-cultural learning experience. Volunteers will do it by using various informal methods of teaching as well as small group techniques. The activities to be held by a team of volunteers may include the following: playing the games and performing music that are popular in the countries the volunteers represent; training kids to perform pieces of amateur drama; preparing festivals; providing intellectual and sport games as well as discussions; preparing quests to combine with excursions round the places of interest; organizing actions for peace and nature protection; leading and supporting kids in their work on the team projects within the topics related to the main theme of the summer. Volunteers are responsible for the day activities in the camp. The work can be quite hard, involving long working hours, requiring high level of commitment and responsibility. You will stay with campers from 10:00 to 17:00 (45-minute lunch is included) and spend about another hour to prepare and finalize next day activities and feedback. Working days are from Monday to Friday plus one duty Saturday; Sundays are days off. The local participants are mainly youngsters from minority groups of Tallinn whose family s languages include Russian. Based on the previous year, we expect a number of kids/teens participants in one camp shift as up to 40. Volunteers will work in pairs facilitating and leading a smaller group of 10 - 12 children or less during the day and change the groups every 2-3 days.During the first three days of the workcamp after arrival (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), volunteers will be given a training on the camp methodology and some time to prepare themselves to meet the kids/teens on Monday and further carry out their tasks in the camp. For this reason, it is important to arrive on time. So, the volunteer is expected to arrive to the camp location on Friday prior to the camp staring on Monday.

Partner

This project is organized for local children by The Language School In Down-Town and the non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite (ALPS) as part of their annual activities on multicultural issues for local youth. Some international teenage participants are expected to join. The common project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to children and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method and organizing alternative English language practice. The project gets youngsters from all over the world and encourages them to develop their cross-cultural thinking and tolerance as well as global thinking and individual initiative. The theme of summer 2023 is Skills for Life . The participants will discover why it is of a great value to be a skillful person either in the professional or emotional sphere, how the life skills are integrated in our everyday habits helping us to build up strong personal relationships and successful professional career, to support peaceful diplomacy and global sustainable development, and how to become one of those happy people. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for camp participants will be organized.

Location

LocationCamp takes place in the school that is situated in the center of Tallinn, Estonian capital www.visittallinn.ee/eng Leisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as the camp takes place in the capital where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience the local life.

Accomodation

There are 2 options which are a subject to availability:1) A furnished shared apartment in the residential area of Tallinn. The apartment has three-four dormitory bedrooms and all necessary facilities, and it takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by public transport. Public transport cards will be provided. Volunteers will cook their breakfast meals themselves (food for a standard European breakfast will be provided); dinner meals will be served at school between 18:00 and 19:00; lunches will be organized for the whole camp (including kids/teens) in the city centre.2) The premises of The Language School In Down-Town located on the 4th and 5th floors of a business building in the city centre. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the volunteers accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a small dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Bed linen, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag unless you want so. For the reasons of security, volunteers will be issued only one set of keys. To facilitate a smooth and safe environment at school during the off-hours, the entrance to the school must be kept closed at all times. The access to the school and accommodation areas will be managed by long-term volunteers or school staff. Catering will be organized by the school on an agreement with the volunteers (selection of times, meals - provided or volunteers cook, etc.). Please note: it is not possible to stay at any of the camp accommodation before or after the camp. If you need a place to stay before or after the workcamp dates, we can help you to book a hostel in Tallinn.

Requirements

Special requirementsYou have to be really motivated to work with kids. Please provide a letter of your motivation along with the application form. An experience of working with children is an advantage. Your ideas and actual preparation to do the activities for kids are essential, so a successful volunteer will be required to meet the team online to discuss and complete some preliminary preparation. We ask you to bring some materials: postcards, posters, symbols of your country, music or popular national games etc., which can be used during your country presentation. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with an ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. B2 level of English is required. The age of volunteers is from 20 to 30. Please note that before making a final decision about your participation in the camp, the project coordinator will have a Skype interview with you. Due to all our volunteers work with minors, we expect them to provide a criminal clearance and to have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 disease or declared recovered (a certificate is needed in both cases). Other necessary safety procedures and requirements must be fully undertaken in accordance with the Estonian national anti-COVID measures that may apply at the moment of a volunteer s arrival. Please make sure that you have a travel insurance certificate before arrival as well.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 50 Euro regardless the duration of stay towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make it, please contact your sending organization for a solution.

Meeting point

Language School In Down Town at arrival day

Work

Do you want to learn ancient stonework techniques and to register your action in accordance with the objective 12 of sustainable development (UN) in favor of sustainable consumption and production and learn how to use ancient and ecological materials? The "Sentier des Moines" (monks' path) winds along the hillside below the chapel; it is supported by dry stone retaining walls and has a stone-covered path, called a "calade" in southeast France. This year, it is a portion of the alley of Fusains which joins the path of the Monks that it will be necessary to continue to rehabilitate in dry stone in order to give again its initial aspect in a preoccupation with the valorisation of the heritage of Serres. The following work will be undertaken: fishing and sorting of stones, earthwork and construction of the calade according to the very precise technique of dry stone construction (theoretical and practical contribution). The workcamp will be supervised by a professional in dry stone construction techniques. A daily work of 6 hours is planned, the daily organisation will be discussed and decided by the group of participants. The pedagogical objective is to discover a traditional construction technique which does not require any material, except stones from the stoning of fields intended for agriculture or recovered from old buildings. Theoretical, historical, and practical contributions will be disseminated. It should be noted that this workcamp is part of a more global action to enhance the site of the chapel. The population of the village is invited to take part in the work of clearing the brush and creating a calade on the chapel square.

Partner

Come and discover one of the small perched towns in the South of France: Serres in the Alpes, which offers a magnificent panorama of the medium mountain range of the Baronnies Provençales! The town, leaning against the Pignolette rock, is made up of small shady medieval streets and covered and sloping passages in which it is good to stroll. At the top of this village and at the bend in the monks' path, is the chapel of Notre Dame de Bon Secours, which overlooks the Buëch valley. This building was erected in 1730 and blessed in 1732. Partly dug into the rock, it marries the hillside, on the presumed site of the former chapel of the castle of Serres. The Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park, in partnership with the association Les Villages des Jeunes and a hiking organisation, launched an operation to raise awareness and promote the drystone building technique in 2018. Elected officials and inhabitants will be mobilised for this workcamp through restoration actions and discoveries of the dry-stone built heritage (conference, visit).

Location

Serres is a small town in the South of France, nestled between the Alps and Haute Provence (30 km North of Sisteron, 140 km South of Grenoble). It has several services: train station, shops, Provençal market... Land of light, scents, and flavours, the Baronnies Provençal is a land where the sweetness of life is combined with the practice of outdoor sports like idleness! Rich in natural and agricultural heritages adapted to the Mediterranean climate under alpine influence, the Provencal Baronnies are marked by fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants: wild thyme, rosemary, lavender. Near Serres, you can discover many major sites in the south of the Hautes-Alpes: Aujour mountain and Clausonne abbey, Saint-Genis mountain, the Méouge gorges, Orpierre site, the Riou lake where you can practice many sports activities (climbing, mountain biking, hiking, swimming in lakes and rivers).

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in individual tents next to the municipal gymnasium of the small town (1km from the workcamp site, walking distance). A team of campleaders will be present to guide you in the organisation of the collective life: planning of the household tasks, elaboration of the menus and preparation of the meals in turn (vegetarian, vegan and other specific diets possible), organisation of the leisure activities and the outings. The purchase of local products is widely favoured. Bring a mattress, a good comforter (the nights can be cold) and a pillow (to be adapted according to your needs).

Meeting point

The campleaders will meet you at Serres train station at 3:30 or 7:30 pm and drive you to the place of accommodation.

Work

You will be able to support the work done at Soli Festival. Soli Festival is a festival that tries to raise awareness about solar energy sustainable effects. Concerts at this festival, electricity from solar energy with outdoor activities and workshops for individuals of all ages such as awareness raising and capacity building activities on energy production and similar issues. Many activities are available. If you have the knowledge and experience, this festival will focus on solar energy. You can also organize workshops. The preparation, organization and daily life of this three-day festival. You will be able to participate in the works and participate in the festival.

Partner

We will organize this camp in cooperation with Mezitli Municipality and this year It will be the fifth year of our cooperation. Mezitli Municipality, democratic, social, fair and transparent municipality has proven its understanding with the international awards it has received, social innovation in Turkey and in the world. It has been one of the most influential municipalities in Humanitarian aid for earthquake victims services are available. https://mezitli.bel.tr

Location

Mersin is a coastal city full of historical, cultural and social places where volunteers can spend social time. The host institution, Mezitli Municipality, will do its best to provide you with sufficient opportunities to access activities where you can experience Mersin and Mediterranean culture and spend social time.

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay in Happy Life Village belonging to Mezitli Municipality. It is a facility where social work is carried out for children and young people, national and international volunteers. It supports the social work done here throughout the year. There is bungalow houses for 2-3 people and there is a dormitory for 40 people (20 female, 20 male). Volunteers, depending on the situation and need this bungalow will be placed in houses. Toilet, bathroom, social areas, green space, cafeteria, air conditioning and security is available. Happy Life Village is a social environment that is developing and enriching day by day. Volunteers sometimes eat in the cafeteria of Happy Life Village, sometimes in the soup kitchen, Sometimes they can eat in the municipality and sometimes as food. Ready meals for volunteers will be provided. Sometimes, volunteers will be able to have their meals at the Down Cafe. in this cafe individuals with Down syndrome are employed. Cost of meals eaten by volunteers here It is covered by the municipality and in this way, individuals with Down syndrome are supported, contributes to equal opportunities in life.

Requirements

Volunteers who can produce and implement activities with non-formal education methods. Volunteers with artistic abilities such as music, painting, dance, pantomime.

Meeting point

MERSIN FORUM AVM

Notes:

No extra fee.

Descrizione

Support the summer camp of the village, Envi protection and kids work together to save the Villa Bona project! #kids #Interculturalism #Lunarcamp 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

Volunteers will work with children (from 6 to 13 years old) in the summer camp of the village. For an amazing experience of exchange, they could talk about their countries and also teach the children typical songs or dances. There will also be some manual and maintenance work to be done on the playground or the church. Every week the volunteers will go to two retirement homes to present their countries. The volunteers will meet an association that runs a project of taking care of refugees, in this way they can really see how that emergency is managed in Italy. Some Carignano's families will host the volunteers for a dinner in the house to share culture and way of life.

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

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. 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.

Accomodation

Volunteers will be hosted in a building 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.

Work

ProgramCamp program includes teamwork on mini- projects, discussions at the round table, social and sport games, performances in the open air, actions for peace and nature protection, meetings with people, visits to museums and sightseeing as well as presentations of the countries that camp participants and volunteers represent, etc. Every day the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity. Teenagers will stay in the camp activities zone from 10:00 to 17:00. There will be one day off in the camp and at least one day of travel outside Tallinn. The day off is spent either under the leadership of a member of the school staff or in the host family. Camp activities will take place in the premises of the language school that is situated in the very centre of the city of Tallinn. To activate teenagers and run the program, there will be a group of international volunteers and members of the local school staff. NB Please note that it is possible to apply for one or two weeks long project.

Partner

International language camp is organized for teenagers by The Language School In Down Town and the non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite (ALPS) as part of their annual activities on multicultural issues for youth. The project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the youth and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication by means of alternative English language practice which includes meetings, visits, direct contact to young people from abroad. The project gets 14 to 16 years old teens from all over the world, encourages them to develop their global thinking and individual initiative, tolerance and resistance to xenophobia and ethnic hatred. Camps give foreign participants a great chance to meet youngsters both from Estonia and other countries as well as to experience local life. The theme of summer 2023 is Skills for Life . The participants will discover why it is of a great value to be a skillful person either in the professional or emotional sphere, how the life skills are integrated in our everyday habits helping us to build up strong personal relationships and successful professional career, to support peaceful diplomacy and global sustainable development, and how to become one of those happy people. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for camp participants will be organized.

Location

LocationTallinn is the capital of Estonia, country s largest city with 450 000 inhabitants and nearly as many tourists during summer. You can get a lot of information on Tallinn on www.visittallinn.ee/engLeisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the Estonian capital Tallinn where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing, museums, festivals, concerts, etc.

Accomodation

There are 2 options which are the subject to availability:1) In the host families of some of the local participants who will join this camp. The apartments of the host families may be located in Tallinn or its suburbs. Participants will stay in a separate or shared room. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in their host families, lunches i together with other camp participants in the city. Travel cards will be provided, pick up service at arrival is provided upon request.2) In the premises of The Language School In Down-Town located on the 4th and 5th floors of a business building in the city centre. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the camp participants accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Apart from bedrooms, the tea-room for rest will be also organized where teenagers might watch films, read and play board games enjoying soft sofas. Bed linen, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag unless you want so. For the reasons of security, one school staff member and one volunteer will be staying with camp participants overnights to maintain domestic life, catering and general order on the site. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners at school, lunches i together with other camp participants.Please note: it is not possible to stay at any of the camp accommodation before or after the camp. If you need a place to stay before or after the camp dates, we can help you to book a hostel in Tallinn.

Requirements

Special requirementsEnglish is the camp language. The age of participants is 14 i 16. To assure a safe environment for all the campers, we expect all our camp participants will provide their parents letter of consent (Parental Authorization) and travel insurance certificate, and will have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 disease or declared recovered (a certificate is needed in both cases). Other necessary safety procedures and requirements must be fully undertaken and met in accordance with the Estonian national anti-COVID measures for minors that may apply at the moment of your arrival.Participation feeUnlike the traditional voluntary camp, there will be no work but mostly informal educational activities and guided language practice. Camp program implementation involves costs for boarding and lodging, domestic transport, materials, excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES, nor its partner ALPS receives any financial support for this camp from state or municipality, to make the camp happened we have to charge participation fee which is 320 Euro for 1 week long program or 550 Euro for 2 weeks long program. This is a separate fee different from your country sending organization s fee which you pay at home. It has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer prior to the start of the camp.

Meeting point

ArrivalThe camp participant is expected to arrive to the camp location any Sunday within the camp dates, prior to the camp starting on Monday (see the dates of the camp in the headline).

Work

ProgramCamp program includes teamwork on mini- projects, discussions at the round table, social and sport games, performances in the open air, actions for peace and nature protection, meetings with people, visits to museums and sightseeing as well as presentations of the countries that camp participants and volunteers represent, etc. Every day the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity. Teenagers will stay in the camp activities zone from 10:00 to 17:00. There will be one day off in the camp and at least one day of travel outside Tallinn. The day off is spent either under the leadership of a member of the school staff or in the host family. Camp activities will take place in the premises of the language school that is situated in the very centre of the city of Tallinn. To activate teenagers and run the program, there will be a group of international volunteers and members of the local school staff. NB Please note that it is possible to apply for one or two weeks long project.

Partner

International language camp is organized for teenagers by The Language School In Down Town and the non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite (ALPS) as part of their annual activities on multicultural issues for youth. The project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the youth and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication by means of alternative English language practice which includes meetings, visits, direct contact to young people from abroad. The project gets 14 to 16 years old teens from all over the world, encourages them to develop their global thinking and individual initiative, tolerance and resistance to xenophobia and ethnic hatred. Camps give foreign participants a great chance to meet youngsters both from Estonia and other countries as well as to experience local life. The theme of summer 2023 is Skills for Life . The participants will discover why it is of a great value to be a skillful person either in the professional or emotional sphere, how the life skills are integrated in our everyday habits helping us to build up strong personal relationships and successful professional career, to support peaceful diplomacy and global sustainable development, and how to become one of those happy people. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for camp participants will be organized.

Location

LocationTallinn is the capital of Estonia, country s largest city with 450 000 inhabitants and nearly as many tourists during summer. You can get a lot of information on Tallinn on www.visittallinn.ee/engLeisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the Estonian capital Tallinn where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing, museums, festivals, concerts, etc.

Accomodation

There are 2 options which are the subject to availability:1) In the host families of some of the local participants who will join this camp. The apartments of the host families may be located in Tallinn or its suburbs. Participants will stay in a separate or shared room. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in their host families, lunches i together with other camp participants in the city. Travel cards will be provided, pick up service at arrival is provided upon request.2) In the premises of The Language School In Down-Town located on the 4th and 5th floors of a business building in the city centre. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the camp participants accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Apart from bedrooms, the tea-room for rest will be also organized where teenagers might watch films, read and play board games enjoying soft sofas. Bed linen, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag unless you want so. For the reasons of security, one school staff member and one volunteer will be staying with camp participants overnights to maintain domestic life, catering and general order on the site. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners at school, lunches i together with other camp participants.Please note: it is not possible to stay at any of the camp accommodation before or after the camp. If you need a place to stay before or after the camp dates, we can help you to book a hostel in Tallinn.

Requirements

Special requirementsEnglish is the camp language. The age of participants is 14 i 16. To assure a safe environment for all the campers, we expect all our camp participants will provide their parents letter of consent (Parental Authorization) and travel insurance certificate, and will have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 disease or declared recovered (a certificate is needed in both cases). Other necessary safety procedures and requirements must be fully undertaken and met in accordance with the Estonian national anti-COVID measures for minors that may apply at the moment of your arrival.Participation feeUnlike the traditional voluntary camp, there will be no work but mostly informal educational activities and guided language practice. Camp program implementation involves costs for boarding and lodging, domestic transport, materials, excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES, nor its partner ALPS receives any financial support for this camp from state or municipality, to make the camp happened we have to charge participation fee which is 320 Euro for 1 week long program or 550 Euro for 2 weeks long program. This is a separate fee different from your country sending organization s fee which you pay at home. It has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer prior to the start of the camp.

Meeting point

ArrivalThe camp participant is expected to arrive to the camp location any Sunday within the camp dates, prior to the camp starting on Monday (see the dates of the camp in the headline).

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

The main objective of the workcamp will be to help improving the outdoor and indoor facilities of the eco-centre and support the organisation of the festival “Ecoteau” which promotes the activities of the eco-centre and other local initiatives.

Work

Examples of tasks and activities to foresee during the workcamp: • Rebuild the wooden shelter of the vegetable garden • Re-roofing with wooden tiles, straxw or other materials • Take care of the vegetable garden, the forest garden: weed, rebuild the wooden boxes, plant, harvest prepare the soil for future planting • Maintain the surroundings, create walking paths • Dig new pond • Set-up nest box • Spend one or two days at an organic plantation to learn how to harvest fruits and vegetables (the harvest will be cooked back at the centre) • Bake homemade bread and pizza in our wood-fired oven • Gather, discover and cook wild plants • Pick and cook everything which grows on our site

Partner

JAVVA stands for « Jeunes Actifs dans le Volontariat et les Voyages Alternatifs » or in other words « Young People Active in Volunteering and Alternative Travels » and was founded as a non-profit organization in 2000. Since 2003, JAVVA has been recognized as a youth organization by the French-speaking government of Belgium. We aim to promote an ideal of tolerance, solidarity and peace between young people from around the world and to encourage their active participation and mobility. JAVVA has no political or ideological affiliation.

Location

The eco-centre is in the Saint-Léonard area of Liège located, at the foot of the hillside of the Citadel. Liège is the biggest city of Wallonia and the third city of Belgium after Brussels and Antwerp. The hillside of the Citadel is a rural area of more than 90 hectares partly located in the historical centre of Liège, which half is classed as Natural Heritage of the Walloon Region. This site has more than 60 monuments recognized as Material Heritage by the Walloon Region and counts 13 km of walking trails.

Accomodation

Volunteers will sleep in tents on the site the eco-centre. Please bring a sleeping bag and a mattress. We wish the volunteers to only bring organic and natural care products (shampoo, soap...) Volunteers will be provided with an inside and an outside kitchen where they will cook for themselves. Food will be local, organic and mainly vegetarian.

Requirements

This workcamp targets volunteers who are sensitive to environmental issues with a strong interest for sustainable development. Please bring good working shoes and clothes as well as a raincoat in case of rainy weather.

Descrizione

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Work

Working closely with local communities we have mobilized women self help groups in villages. Through these groups we have nurtured and supported women entrepreneurship initiatives to economically support their families and spread awareness within villages. We also work with teenage girls in public schools where we assist in development of their soft skills and critical health issues. As volunteer you will have an opportunity to exchange ideas, better understand the role a typical woman has in our society and join in their social & economic upliftment. Volunteers are expected to be creative and skillful so they can implement need based workshop for girls about adolescence education, personality development, career counseling etc. They will also be attending meetings of Self-help Groups (SHGs) and interact with women to better understand their plight and assist them to be economically independent. Additional activities will include learning of various developmental issues and solutions. They will visit various humanitarian projects and interact with the villagers.

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

Ruchi campus which is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka town and 60 km from Chandigarh city. The area offers a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. 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 stay at RUCHI campus on twin/triple sharing basis. Bed and beddings are provided. Simple basic amenities will be available; bringing personal sleeping bag is desirable. Asian squat type toilet & English WC with hot and cold showers are available. Our cook will serve authentic Indian vegetarian meals.

Requirements

Interest in gender related work and issues with a sharing and learning ability, High motivation.

Meeting point

Kalka

Notes:

A women plays many roles within Indian society; a daughter, a wife, a mother, a home maker and even labourer to earn wages if need arises. Surprisingly after supporting her family in various ways she is mostly not consulted and involved in household decision making. RUCHI always recognised women’s efforts and believes that, still a lot needs to be done to help them achieve the desired position within social perspective in our community. Keeping that in mind RUCHI has initiated voluntary project facilitating cultural exposure and assisting women to overcome these odds. This projects aims to empower women and girls of all ages by helping them to gain confidence, recognize and demand their rights and most importantly start being an earning member of family. For this workcamp Motivation Letter in english is needed.

Descrizione

Establishment of a plant nursery. Enjoy real essence of Sri Lankan rural life! This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 15 (Life on Land), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2017 with this community). Project area is a based on paddy farming. There are two paddy farming seasons in here and when there are no paddy fields works, most of farmers are working as unskilled labors. Project area is belonging to dry zone so they experienced the harshness of the life. Very few people were moving to outside of the village and others are stay around the village. Partner organization has been working since 2002 in a various sector. Working with volunteers will make a kind of positive changes on their lives and way of their thinking, we expected. After covid pandemic community are trying to reestablish their agricultural work and other livelihoods. Not only pandemic, economic collapse also very badly hit every sector in Sri Lanka. To provide a support to community life we are going to establish a plant nursery. Every sector is trying to reestablish their own work but they need external assistances to continue their work. While visiting community, volunteers can experience real life of Sri Lanka and experience the nature of the local life. Community is aware on life on developed countries and their lifestyle, that they cannot experienced in their local lives.

Work

Basically our projects consists with two parts. First four days we are working at the one place that is our main work, establish a nursery. Clean the land, mix the soil and composts, making bags, fill soil, plant the seeds, watering are among the work that is for both income generation and protecting the bees, the other insects and the whole forests (25% of trees will be cinnamon). Second four days, we are moving around the village to meet community and meet a family, youth/children society members and watch their activities, women’ s/farmers groups, visit village school etc. (Cultural exchange with villagers including youths, Activities with children and work and assist to self-help group member’s activities).

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

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2). Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Accomodation

Village house with a host family near the nice paddy fields. Meals will be provided, but you need to help preparation and washing dishes. Sleeping bag is necessary. There is electricity and mobile phones are working, but no WiFi. You can’t use toilet papers here and have to wash your clothes by hand. In the night, you can see lots of bright stars.

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture. The visa is not needed for period below 90 days.

Meeting point

Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jun. 12 and can leave there after 20:00 of Jun. 22. 9 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the bus station in the morning on the first day.

Notes:

For this workcamp Motivation Letter in english is needed.

Descrizione

The festival is an experience of interculturality manifested in dance and will be held in different locations in Lima, with the purpose of paying tribute to the diversity of cultures in Peru and the world. The Semilla Folk Festival will be, like every year, free access and is aimed mainly at children, young people and people who do not have the opportunity to live a cultural experience.

Work

Our organization has been successfully carrying out 10 editions of the "Semilla Folk" Festival since 2010. The Festival consists of the presentation of traditional dances from each country; in addition to Peruvian Andean Fusions, a mixture of the urban with the Andean. In this new edition we will be accompanied by 4 international delegations: Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Poland, with a total of 150 foreign artists including dancers and musicians.

Partner

Brigada de Voluntarios Bolivarianos del Perú, is a national youth volunteer organization, non- profit, founded 40 years ago, on November 23, 1982. We are one of the most important volunteer organizations in Peru, with representation in 12 regions. We are committed to the International Voluntary Service since 1999, with short, medium and long-term programs and with more than 30 projects of the Erasmus+ program, since 2015.

Location

Villa María del Triunfo, is a district located in the southern area of Lima, it has an extensive territory and population. Likewise, it presents various problems, such as: delinquency and drug addiction (alcoholism, gangs, low self-esteem and depression) affecting mainly children, adolescents and young people, who are dragged into these problems due to lack of family communication, insufficient practice of values, lack of guidance, few job options and the absence of cultural spaces where they can develop activities that help them to better function in society.

Accomodation

The volunteers will be housed in a house with all basic services. It is necessary that the volunteers bring sleeping bag, and the food will be healthy

Notes:

For this workcamp Motivation Letter in english is needed.

Work

You will work during 7 mornings of 6 hours on the restoration of a new part of the North facade of the redoute (fort), facing the Atlantic Ocean. You will have the task of removing the vegetation from the facade and the coping in order to then remove the pointing and repointing with lime mortar. Other traditional masonry work such as the reworking of stone copings and stone cutting is planned. In addition, you will participate in workshops to raise awareness on interculturality and sustainable development.

Partner

Located at the mouth of the Charente, the Fouras peninsula is home to 3 ports and 5 beaches of the Atlantic coast. In an idyllic setting with a view of Fort Boyard, the workcamp will consist of the renovation of the Vauban fort, also called the Semaphore fort, which is the medieval fortified castle of Fouras. It protected the city from a possible invasion from an enemy landing by the ocean. It is surrounded by 17th century fortifications: platforms, curtain walls and massive tower. This workcamp is part of the continuity of the partnership with the town of Fouras and its desire to pursue local development actions through the intercultural dynamics allowed by the workcamps. Your actions will be in accordance with the objective 11 of sustainable development (UN) in favor of sustainable cities and communities.

Location

Fouras-les-Bains, 20 km from La Rochelle. You can enjoy many water activities, such as fishing and sailing with the local clubs. The beach, seaside bike rides, beach volleyball and other pleasures are to be discovered. You can also visit museums and towns such as La Rochelle and Rochefort. The highlights of the stay will be meeting the locals who are looking forward to meeting you, especially enjoying an international meal.

Accomodation

It will be collective, under tents at the Fouras campsite (pool, multi-sports area, WIFI, snack...) You will have a vehicle available for all mobility in the region. Food will be provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (you have a food budget which the campleaders will manage and communicate with you throughout the workcamp). The meals will be prepared, in turn, by the group while respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as the culture of each and everyone. Vegetarian and vegan options can be prepared.

Meeting point

From Bordeaux airport, you will take a shuttle to Bordeaux train station and go to Rochefort. From Rochefort, please take the G line bus to go to Fouras-La Fumée. You will be able to walk from there to the campsite: Camping Le Cadoret in Fouras where we will meet you at 6pm.

Work

Volunteers will be cleaning up the shores and beaches. Additional work will be undertaken in the area of our accommodation as removing old fences dangerous to wildlife and visitors. We may also be marking some walking paths and, depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, volunteers might do some forestry tasks in a small forest planted in the area or support in the renovation and maintenance of the house. This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking during the cleanups. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities (as) planned.

Partner

The Awareness, Engagement and Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners, where we try to raise awareness about current environmental issues and encourage the volunteers to take action One of our main goals for the next few years is to contribute to a nation-wide project aiming at cleaning up the Icelandic coastline. SEEDS works with and supports the Icelandic ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the Icelandic Environmental organisation Landvernd, the Environmental Agency of Iceland, Umhverfisstofnun and other partners in order to draw attention to the issues of ocean pollution, plastic waste and to engage volunteers in cleaning up actions around the country. This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor coastal cleanup tasks.

Location

Volunteers will stay in an old farmhouse, Alviora, 1 hour drive south-east from Reykjavik. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre where visitors can have a look at an extensive stone and stuffed animal collection. The house sits under Ingolfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingolfur, with a view to Eyjafjallajokull where the volcanic eruptions started in March and April 2010. The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found spread around the area, which is a popular attraction among foreign and local visitors. The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafes and bars.Other excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares if there is additional free time after the camp activities. It may be cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes.

Accomodation

This project gives SEEDS volunteers the opportunity to live in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental-education centre. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, shower, and a washing machine. Volunteers 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. Remember 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

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur. The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavik to the camp and back, which costs EUR 25 one way or EUR 50 both ways.

Meeting point

Meeting time will be 14:00 (2:00 pm) on June 16 at SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur.

Work

Activating kids in the city camp and providing them with cross-cultural learning experience. Volunteers will do it by using various informal methods of teaching as well as small group techniques. The activities to be held by a team of volunteers may include the following: playing the games and performing music that are popular in the countries the volunteers represent; training kids to perform pieces of amateur drama; preparing festivals; providing intellectual and sport games as well as discussions; preparing quests to combine with excursions round the places of interest; organizing actions for peace and nature protection; leading and supporting kids in their work on the team projects within the topics related to the main theme of the summer. Volunteers are responsible for the day activities in the camp. The work can be quite hard, involving long working hours, requiring high level of commitment and responsibility. You will stay with campers from 10:00 to 17:00 (45-minute lunch is included) and spend about another hour to prepare and finalize next day activities and feedback. Working days are from Monday to Friday plus one duty Saturday; Sundays are days off. The local participants are mainly youngsters from minority groups of Tallinn whose family s languages include Russian. Based on the previous year, we expect a number of kids/teens participants in one camp shift as up to 40. Volunteers will work in pairs facilitating and leading a smaller group of 10 - 12 children or less during the day and change the groups every 2-3 days.During the first three days of the workcamp after arrival (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), volunteers will be given a training on the camp methodology and some time to prepare themselves to meet the kids/teens on Monday and further carry out their tasks in the camp. For this reason, it is important to arrive on time. So, the volunteer is expected to arrive to the camp location on Friday prior to the camp staring on Monday.

Partner

This project is organized for local children by The Language School In Down-Town and the non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite (ALPS) as part of their annual activities on multicultural issues for local youth. Some international teenage participants are expected to join. The common project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to children and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method and organizing alternative English language practice. The project gets youngsters from all over the world and encourages them to develop their cross-cultural thinking and tolerance as well as global thinking and individual initiative. The theme of summer 2023 is Skills for Life . The participants will discover why it is of a great value to be a skillful person either in the professional or emotional sphere, how the life skills are integrated in our everyday habits helping us to build up strong personal relationships and successful professional career, to support peaceful diplomacy and global sustainable development, and how to become one of those happy people. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for camp participants will be organized.

Location

LocationCamp takes place in the school that is situated in the center of Tallinn, Estonian capital www.visittallinn.ee/eng Leisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as the camp takes place in the capital where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience the local life.

Accomodation

There are 2 options which are a subject to availability:1) A furnished shared apartment in the residential area of Tallinn. The apartment has three-four dormitory bedrooms and all necessary facilities, and it takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by public transport. Public transport cards will be provided. Volunteers will cook their breakfast meals themselves (food for a standard European breakfast will be provided); dinner meals will be served at school between 18:00 and 19:00; lunches will be organized for the whole camp (including kids/teens) in the city centre.2) The premises of The Language School In Down-Town located on the 4th and 5th floors of a business building in the city centre. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the volunteers accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a small dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Bed linen, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag unless you want so. For the reasons of security, volunteers will be issued only one set of keys. To facilitate a smooth and safe environment at school during the off-hours, the entrance to the school must be kept closed at all times. The access to the school and accommodation areas will be managed by long-term volunteers or school staff. Catering will be organized by the school on an agreement with the volunteers (selection of times, meals - provided or volunteers cook, etc.). Please note: it is not possible to stay at any of the camp accommodation before or after the camp. If you need a place to stay before or after the workcamp dates, we can help you to book a hostel in Tallinn.

Requirements

Special requirementsYou have to be really motivated to work with kids. Please provide a letter of your motivation along with the application form. An experience of working with children is an advantage. Your ideas and actual preparation to do the activities for kids are essential, so a successful volunteer will be required to meet the team online to discuss and complete some preliminary preparation. We ask you to bring some materials: postcards, posters, symbols of your country, music or popular national games etc., which can be used during your country presentation. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with an ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. B2 level of English is required. The age of volunteers is from 20 to 30. Please note that before making a final decision about your participation in the camp, the project coordinator will have a Skype interview with you. Due to all our volunteers work with minors, we expect them to provide a criminal clearance and to have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 disease or declared recovered (a certificate is needed in both cases). Other necessary safety procedures and requirements must be fully undertaken in accordance with the Estonian national anti-COVID measures that may apply at the moment of a volunteer s arrival. Please make sure that you have a travel insurance certificate before arrival as well.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 50 Euro regardless the duration of stay towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make it, please contact your sending organization for a solution.

Meeting point

Language School In Down Town at arrival day

Descrizione

Let's preserve the beautiful forests in the World Natural Heritage!

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 prepare 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.

Notes:

For this workcamp Motivation Letter in english is needed.

Descrizione

Lohra Castle is situated in the heart of Germany in Northern Thuringia. The castle, which is surrounded by a scenic hilly landscape, is located on the edge of a natural reserve area. Being one of the largest castles in Thuringia, the history of castle Lohra begins in the Middle Ages. Its architectural styles which have been preserved in the structures of the ensemble attest to a prolonged period of occupation and historical evolution up until today. The castle is more than thousand years old, and it is a relic of German medieval past that is still standing at the heart of a region through which the story of the German nation has been written. Today, it includes twenty buildings from different time periods, showcasing this historical evolution to the enchantment of visitors and heritage enthusiasts: medieval fortifications, remnants of a tower from the 11th century, a Romanesque double-floored chapel, a manor house from the Renaissance period as well as stables and granaries from the 19th and the early 20th centuries. The ensemble is situated in the centre of a beautiful forest. For years Lohra Castle was vacant. In the 1990s a civil society association which became today’s Open Houses, began to rescue the castle and to revitalise it through cultural activities. The process of rehabilitation of cultural heritage not only brought new life and use to an otherwise forgotten monument, but it also provided with a new space where young people could reconnect with tangible heritage while valorising the relevance of preserving a historical monument. Since then, a large number of international workcamps, heritage volunteering projects, heritage training courses, seminars, exhibitions, concerts and other activities with international participants have been taking place every year in the castle.

Work

The projects of Open Houses are based on sustainable principles. Therefore, the activities at Lohra Castle combine aspects of cultural heritage preservation and aspects of natural heritage preservation. The participants of the Workcamps carry out works in the green areas and the forests around the castle, restoration work and collaboration in renovation works. The castle is surrounded by a vast green area and the volunteers will help in the maintenance of it, Near the youth accommodation houses that are part of the Lohra Castle complex there is a camping site which can be used by youth groups, for this reason the area should be made accessible from overgrown grass. The tasks will be mowing and collecting the grass. Additionally, the participants of the project will support the work on renovations on the Castle grounds. The hilly massive around Lohra Castle is listed as National Nature Reserve. Open Houses supports the Reserve since several years with volunteering activities. In a forest near the Castle the participants will remove trees and bushes which are not corresponding with the protection aims in order to clean the paths and make them enjoyable again. They will also will collect the wood remaining after maintenance works, load it on a truck, unload it at the castle and split and stack it for wintertime or for the fireplace. Besides that, the volunteers will continue the maintenance of the green area at the castle. In addition, in the later part of the summer, they will support the recollection, assortment, splitting and storage of wood to prepare the castle for the harsh winter months.

Partner

The history of Open Houses Network dates back to the mid-1980s, when a group of young people started to restore village churches in East Germany in voluntary work to protect them from decay. The engagement for these buildings united people who enjoyed the freedom these activities provided and who filled these rooms with life again in ways which by far exceed the craftsmen's work done – through exhibitions, concerts, making music together or just sitting by the camp fire.

Location

The camp places are mostly situated in small villages in rural areas, so the participants should not expect busy places and normal city activities for the leisure time during the working days. Small trips in walking distance are possible in the afternoon. On the weekends it is possible to organise an excursion to nearby cities or to have other leisure activities.

Accomodation

shared rooms with 2 – 5 beds in 3 guest houses, warm shower (limited hot water), 1 camp kitchen (cold water), coal-burning stoves

Meeting point

Workcamps and Building Weeks usually start on Sunday or Monday. The first mentioned day is always the arrival day. We ask the participants to arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. So all the volunteers can already get to know each other and can have their first common dinner before the work will start at the following morning. Next bus station: Großlohra, Friedrichslohra/Wartehalle Next railway stations: Gebra/Hainleite (5 km), Wolkramshausen (12 km). Next airports: Leipzig/Halle (LEJ, 155 km), Frankfurt/Main (FRA, 280 km), Berlin (BER, 300 km)

Descrizione

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Work

The volunteers will help with the green area maintenance in the bronze age farm and around the rock carvings. Be ready for hands-on activities. You will also help prepare for the summer solstice event, which is held during the evening of the 21 st of June. Those midsummer preparations include picking flowers, dressing the maypole, and talking to our visitors about the event. You will also help conduct a visitor survey with predetermined questions.

Partner

WHV Rock Carvings in Tanum project is organised by Vitlycke museum in Tanumshede in west Sweden. Vitlycke museum is a knowledge and experience centre in Tanum Unesco World Heritage site - an area of about 600 rock carving art sites. Here you can experience world class rock carving art and explore the Bronze Age world.

Location

Countryside on the west coast of Sweden. Around the world heritage area there are forests and lakes and lots of hiking trails. Not far from Tanum lies the coast, with restaurants, shops, beaches and beautiful cliffs by the ocean. The traditional Swedish midsummer is best celebrated on the west coast of Sweden, so you are definitely in the right place to experience it.

Accomodation

The accommodation is located between the museum and a forest. We have three small cottages with 2 bunk beds in each. In the cottages there is also a sink, fridge and hotplate. Bathrooms and showers are located in a nearby building on the camping site. The volunteers will cook most of their meals together as a group.

Requirements

The volunteers need to have interest towards World Heritage and prepare themselves before the camp in order to tell about the World Heritage projects in their home countries. The applicants need to write a one page motivation letter explaining why they would like to join the project, if they have any previous experience in WH volunteering and what could be their contribution to the project

Meeting point

The closest airports are either Gothenburg airport (Sweden) or Oslo Gardemoen airport (Norway), both of which are located about 2 hours from Tanumshede. You can get to Tanum by bus or train. The volunteers need travel insurance for the duration of their stay.

Notes:

One page motivation letter together with the application is needed.

Work

Counselling a group of children aged between 10-14 years old, leading several activities; mainly swimming for them.

Partner

Childhood Dreams is a special project of GHD, designed for disadvantaged children groups aged 10-14. This camp is sponsored by external funds as well as the funds raised by GHD. All accommodation and food expenses of the disadvantaged children are covered by funds. The project is realised in Afacan Youth House ( www.afacan.de ). We are looking for communicative, talkative, active, children friendly volunteers who are at least 20 years old with some abilities on teaching basic English, any sports like basketball, volleyball, swimming, football, table tennis, etc., chess, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, in and outdoor group games. Ability of swimming is essential and teaching swimming is preferable. Applicants will be interviewed by the camp managers via Zoom / Skype / WhatsApp before being confirmed. A motivation letter should be send along with the application form.You will share the responsibilities of the leading team to take care a group of kids from the beginning till the end of the camp including the trips outside of the camp as well as all kind of activities during the camp. Please note that you will be dealing with the kids through the given and intensive program all day long. You will spend most of your time with the kids in the camp area with a limited private life. Thus, contact with the locals is very limited; however, you will have contact with the working people in the campsite. Volunteers may have fun together only after the kids go to the bed and the team cover the late, daily staff meeting in the camp. Leaving the camp area is not allowed due to unexpected emergency cases. Teamwork is very essential for this camp. Thus, any volunteer who disagrees with the camp rules and team spirit are asked to leave. Smoking and drinking alcohol is not allowed during the camp at the campsite in front of the kids. Please be aware of the rules before applying.

Location

Yenisakran is a provincial town in the city of Izmir by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkiye. Work camp site is safe and secure.

Accomodation

In Afacan Youth House, in 2-3 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bags and mats are not necessary. Food will be supplied at the campsite. The counsellors will eat together with the group of children whom they are responsible for. Wi-fi is limited.

Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 20 years old. A motivation letter with a pass size photo should complete your application form. Applicants will be interviewed by the camp manager via Zoom / Skype / WhatsApp before being confirmed. Knowing Turkish could be helpful but not necessary.

Meeting point

Volunteers must be at least 20 years old. A motivation letter with a pass size photo should complete your application form. Applicants will be interviewed by the camp manager via Zoom / Skype / WhatsApp before being confirmed. Knowing Turkish could be helpful but not necessary.

Notes:

Applicants will be interviewed by the camp manager via Zoom / Skype / WhatsApp before being confirmed.

Work

You will participate in the maintenance of the footpaths: management of trees and invasive vegetation on the paths and maintenance of the small heritage around the paths, such as dry stone walls or crosses. Finally, you will be in charge of the enhancement of the heritage of the old cemetery: surrounding wall and tombstone. The work will take place exclusively outdoors, in the morning, from Monday to Friday.

Partner

The historical particularity of the municipality of Cause de Clérans comes from its two villages "Cause" and "Clérans" which have been united for a very long time. The first one has a defensive function with the castle and the other one a religious function with its church. Our international workcamp is waiting for you to perpetuate this thousand-year-old link. Together, we will take part in the maintenance of the hiking trails that link these villages and will take care of their small heritage. The spirit of cooperation and conviviality are characteristics that define the way of life around here. Join us and enjoy the good life of Cause de Clérans.

Location

You will be welcomed on the edge of the village of Cause de Clérans, you will be in a rural environment and will meet the inhabitants of the area. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to participate in local festivities and cultural events (e.g. in Bergerac), to discover the region and to organise your programme of activities with the other volunteers and the campleaders.

Accomodation

You will stay in a tent on our summer camp and its beautiful panorama. Access to toilets and showers on site. Individual tents or for two people will be provided, as well as ground mattresses. Remember to bring your sleeping bag and a pillow. You will prepare menus and meals together, taking into account the season, everyone's needs and the pleasure of sharing together.

Meeting point

From Bordeaux airport, take a shuttle to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station. You will take a direct train to Mouleydier (around 1-hour journey)

Work

The program needs more space, and now they are going to rebuild/renovate an old house for their activities in the village close to their existing youth centre. As volunteers, we invite you to support the renovation work. It will include wall dismantling, brickwork, plasterboarding, tiling, flooring, plastering, painting, etc. The work will be scheduled from 8.30 am till 4 pm with small breaks in between. They have a foreman who has the qualification and ability to break down the working processes for small tasks that everyone is able to carry out. No specific experience is required for this work and it will be lighter physical work, not wall breaking or cementing, so feasible for girls and boys equally.

Partner

InDaHouse Hungary is an association that works with young people having fewer opportunities to live in Borsod county. The organization operates with volunteers who donate their time and knowledge to hold individual and group sessions for children to improve their social and learning skills. The goal of the activities is to empower them to become responsible adults with plans and fulfilment and with the ability to pass this knowledge on to the next generations. They have an early childhood development program for kids under 6, and they study individually with the older ones (from 6 to 18) to practice comprehension, mathematics and English.

Location

Hernádszentandrás is located in a beautiful area in the North East of Hungary, close to the Slovakian border. The nearest big town is Encs 7km and Miskolc 40km away. The village has about 400 inhabitants. There is a small shop and a pub, and a restaurant in the next village, Pere. On your free days, you can visit Miskolc or Kosice, or the most famous Hungarian wine region: Tokaj. If you like nature you can hike up to the ruins of Regéc castle, Boldogkővárlja castle or to Zemplén-mountains which has one of the wildest forests in Hungary, with many natural sights.

Accomodation

IDH Hungary has a Children and Volunteer Centre which volunteers built from donations from individuals and companies in Herndászentandrás (3852 Hernádszentandrás, 91 Táncsics út). The accommodation will be there in big rooms of 12 beds, one room reserved for volunteers. They can provide bedsheets, but you may bring your own sleeping bag and towels. In the Center, there is a big and well-equipped kitchen. Cold food will be provided for breakfast and lunch and there will be hot meals for dinner after work cooked by local families or orders from restaurants nearby. Vegetarian, gluten and lactose-free food will be available.

Requirements

You should be fit enough for physically demanding work. No special documentation is necessary. No COVID-19 vaccine requirements. No language requirements, but we require a way to communicate with the organizers in Hungarian or English. Please bring clothes that you won't regret getting dirty during construction, your sleeping bag and personal medicine. Please book refundable plane tickets in case the workcamp needs to be cancelled.

Meeting point

The nearest airport is Budapest Airport (BUD). You need to travel by train from Budapest to Ináncs where the host can pick you up. Trains depart every hour from Budapest Keleti station through Miskolc. We suggest catching the train at 4.25 pm at Keleti Station together so that the team can arrive around 7 pm at the youth centre. It takes around 1 hour from the airport to the train station by bus and metro.