Descrizione

Since 2008 World Heritage Camp has become our remarkable project focusing on heritage site preservation. We recently conduct World Heritage project in Plaosan temple which also belongs to Prambanan temple compounds. Prambanan temple compounds is a UNESCO world heritage site in Indonesia which is one of the largest temple compounds in Southeast Asia. It was built in 9th century dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities (Shiva, Wishnu and Brahma). The Prambanan temple compounds consist of Prambanan temple (also called Loro Jonggrang), Sewu temple, Bubrah temple and Lumbung temple with total about 240 temples. The temples were damaged by earthquake in 2006 and volcano ashes from Kelud mountain eruption in 2014. Until then the site management try its best to preserve the temple by restoring the damaged temple and conducting a lot of activities in collaborating with UNESCO, government and stakeholders to support the preservation.

Work

Volunteers will have restoration work. Besides, before the restoration work, the volunteers will have one day orientation about how to do the restoration and given information about the history of the temple, so that the volunteers really gain a lot of knowledge about the temples and the process of restoration. As the volunteers live in the local community of Bugisan village, they also have activities in the local school with the local students. They will promote to the students how to preserve the temple and do some activities like students competition, culture exchange etc. The volunteers will also give campaign about world heritage preservation to the local community as well as the visitors related to the world heritage especially Prambanan temple compounds. The volunteers will be introduced to Prambanan temple compounds and learn about the value of history and culture. They will learn why and how this temple was built long time ago by visiting temples and heritages sites around. In this opportunity the volunteers will also be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Partner

The volunteers will be introduced to the World Heritage Centre’s activities and campaign, the history and dynamics of world heritage sites worldwide. It aims at rendering its symbolic dimension to heritage through debates and reflections, contribute to the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage and/or improve accessibility and Dejavato Foundation 2025 - 2026 | Stronger with Volunteering 12 availability of information, raise the awareness of the local population and create a sense of “ownership " and identification, and promote cultural heritage between international volunteers and organizations.

Location

Prambanan Temple Compounds, Klaten regency, Central Java province. Visit the nearby world heritage sites and temples of Prambanan and/or Yogyakarta City.

Accomodation

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

Requirements

The volunteers should accept all the rules and condition of the project. Volunteer is recommended NOT to buy flight ticket at least 30 days before the project start, to avoid the cancellation of the project due to lack of participant. Please contact and confirm again to the organization for last update information. The project will be run ONLY if the minimum participants are 5 people. The volunteer should be open-minded, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, respect the local customs and local’s rule, sharing, special drive for children, willing to accept basic living condition in the project site, and be confidence. Never been found guilty in a criminal case in volunteer’s home country or in another country. Strictly prohibited posses narcotics, marijuana, opium, stimulants or other drugs. Flexible vegetarian is still welcomed, BUT prefer NO STRICT vegetarian (vegan) in all projects. Drinking alcohol during the project is completely prohibited. Please accept our apology that we are not open for volunteer with mentally disabilities and people with mobility and movement impairments such as limitation on physical functioning, blindness, deft, epilepsy, sleep disorders etc. Volunteers will easily encounters with tropical humidity, heat, and some tropical insects. Unvaccinated travelers are now permitted to enter Indonesia and travel domestically within the country.

Meeting point

Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)

Descrizione

Currently the conflict between elephants and human are rising because they have less area to live. Elephants are being squeezed into smaller area, since the local farmer plant the crops and elephants like to destroy and eat them. As a result, the elephants frequently raid and destroy the crops which will cause a conflict between human and elephant. Due to this reason, local government and organization which concerns about the wild life are working together to save or conserve the elephants and reduce the conflict. This project aiming to assist local governmental office named Way Kambas National Park which located in Elephant Conservation Centre to conserve the sanctuary. Our project IS NOT a safari place, but it is mostly as a place for elephant conservation which facing problem of critical decreasing population and threats due to illegal lodging which endanger their life. The PKG is located inside and managed by the Balai Taman Nasional Way Kambas / BTNWK (Way Kambas National Park) covering round 1.300 square kilometers in Lampung Province, Southern Sumatera Island. The park consists of swamp forest and lowland rain forest. There are around 60 elephants with 60 mahouts for each (1 mahout responsible for 1 elephant). All of the elephants in the PKG are chained when they were in the stall during the night. The purpose of putting chain in one of their legs is for monitoring, handle the elephants when they are stress, to distinguish between the PKG’s elephants and the wild one. The mahout using special tool called “gancu” (little iron hammer with curve point) to handle the elephant. The Dejavato Foundation 2025 - 2026 | Stronger with Volunteering 13 way how to use the gancu is by touching gently behind the elephant’s ear and sometimes on its head.

Work

Volunteer will help local mahout (a person who takes care and train an elephant) daily to take care the elephant starting from bathing/showering, feeding, health checking and grassing the elephant. One local mahout will be accompanied by one volunteer in doing his daily job.

Location

Elephant Conservation Center, Way Kambas National Park, Lampung province, Sumatera Island. During free time, the volunteers will have opportunity to enjoy exciting attraction in Lampung such as beach, home industry, traditional market and fruit plantation.

Accomodation

The volunteers will be accommodated in Elephant Conservation Centre / kind of dormitory (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed). Food will be provided with catering service. Also the volunteers will stay at the homestay in the village nearby the conservation center. Prefer no vegan (strict vegetarian)

Requirements

As the participants will stay and live in the area of PKG and BTNWK, then everybody should be open minded, understand and accept the way of local mahout in taking care of the elephants and MUST follow all the project regulations without any exceptions by signing the agreements. The volunteer accept all the rules and condition of the project which listed on the preliminary information of the workcamp (attached). Volunteer is recommended NOT to buy flight ticket at least 30 days before the project start, to avoid the cancellation of the project due to lack of participant, please contact and confirm again to the organization for last update information. The project will be run ONLY if the minimum participants are 5 people. The volunteer also must signed a agreement document about accepting the condition of the elephant project. Health issues: Volunteers will easily encounters with tropical humidity, heat, and some tropical insects. Unvaccinated travelers are now permitted to enter Indonesia and travel domestically within the country.

Meeting point

Raden Inten II Airport (TKG) Lampung.

Descrizione

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Work

The major aspect of this project will be focusing on community lifestyles. Volunteers and community members will have an opportunity to experience and exchange both work and leisure behavior patterns in various activities, attitudes, interests, opinions, and values. This provides an opportunity to reflect on each involved person’s self-image or self-concept, the way they see themselves and believe they are seen by others. This is expected to be a composite of motivation, needs, and wants influenced by factors such as culture, family, reference groups, and social classes. In realization of the above objective, volunteers will join a series of activities that will include: Community economic life (I do what they do): Participation in the daily activities of community members. This will include working in small businesses, farming, handicrafts, arts, taking care of animals, and other daily economic activities of community members. Social-cultural life: Participation in various social aspects of community life, including traditional medicine and healthcare (learning and experience). Rituals: Visiting ritual sites, learning and understanding. Ceremonies: Participating in weddings, initiation, and other traditional and religious ceremonies available during that time. Language exchange: This will include Kiswahili language (1-2 hours every day) and an optional foreign language teaching class (1 hour per day, preferably English or French). Knowledge exchange: This will include intergenerational exchange—age groups' knowledge and experience-sharing events. Images of my (self, culture, country, etc.) vs. others. Community exhibitions: Sharing various arts, music, food, etc.

Partner

It is believed that the world’s population recently passed more than 7 billion people, an incredible number to measure. In Tanzania, Africa, as well as around the world, many people still barely meet anyone outside of a small circle of family, friends, and community, while even more never venture beyond the culture in which they were raised. The Intercultural Exposure Project aims to serve as an important means of introducing people around the world to realities they might not normally be exposed to. Many barriers have begun to fall between people around the world, with near-instantaneous communication allowing people on opposite sides of the world to meaningfully interact. The Intercultural Exposure Project encourages people from all walks of life to appreciate and understand distinct cultures and play a key role in creating productive dialogue across the world. The project will be hosted at Lolarash Lutheran Church.

Location

Nakilongos is an area of Longido District, Arusha, Tanzania, located about 112 km from Moshi town. The community is accessible via public transport starting from Moshi Main Bus Terminal to Tarakea and then changing to Kamwanga via Lolarash. Indigenous inhabitants are the Maasai tribe; however, due to the economic activities happening in the North Kilimanjaro Forest, there is a good mixture of people from various parts of the country. The community shares a border with Kenya as well as the Kilimanjaro Forest. If arriving from Kilimanjaro Airport (about 43 km), volunteers will need to take a shuttle to Moshi town. Possibilities and options for leisure activities include wildlife safari trips to Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks. Various packages are available depending on the available time and budget. Other options include mountain climbing (Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and others) and eco and cultural tourism.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be at a community residential house. It is basic accommodation where volunteers should expect to use water, toilet, and have a bath. Mattresses will be provided in shared rooms. Volunteers are expected to help in meal preparation and cleaning. Vegetarian meals will be available for the entire period of the project.

Requirements

Potential volunteers for this project need to have sufficient language proficiency to understand instructions given in English. They should be flexible, open-minded, eager to learn, independent, and committed to treating others with respect. Volunteers should also have a non-judgmental approach that values different cultures, as well as an interest in people, cultures, and their stories.

Meeting point

The nearest bus/Ferry terminal is Moshi town Central Bus station located in the capital of Kilimanjaro region.

Descrizione

Support local communities in enhancing their livelihoods while sharing life with them

Work

This project is comprised of two key components. First, we aim to support families engaged in agriculture by assisting with planting, harvesting, and nursery maintenance. We will begin by collaborating with two or three families to understand their needs better. Next, we will connect with local youths, members of self-help groups, families with income-generating activities, and the village kindergarten. Throughout this process, our volunteers will share their life experiences and cultural insights, fostering meaningful connections within the local community.

Partner

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), organized with the Cultural and Agricultural Organization since 2023. Gampola, once a thriving kingdom over 700 years ago, was eventually overshadowed by Kandy, leading to its decline. Nestled amidst mountains and rivers, Gampola has a rich history. Following the British capture of Kandy, coffee and tea cultivation became vital for survival in this region. Today, it is home to Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities, who cultivate vegetables and export spices like pepper, cinnamon, and vanilla. Transportation remains a challenge, with only a few buses serving the area. Despite the visible ruins of its past, the community relies heavily on agriculture for their livelihoods. Development has yet to reach this region, and there is a pressing need for the community to understand the differences between developed and developing countries. A partner organization is actively working with the community to improve their lives and income

Location

Gampola, situated 14 km from Kandy and 127 km from Colombo, is nestled in Sri Lanka's picturesque hill country, serving as the country's second capital. The weather here is pleasantly cool, with nighttime temperatures ranging from 22°C to 24°C. The area boasts both historical landmarks and stunning natural scenery, making it a captivating destination

Accomodation

We will be staying in a village house with a welcoming host family, where the host mother will prepare meals for us. The family has three boys aged 18, 9, and 5. The home offers electricity, purified drinking water, and 3G/4G data connectivity. Toilet papers can used, and clothes will be washed by hand and hung out to dry outside the house

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.

Meeting point

Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) by the end of April 20 and can leave there after 20:00 of April 30. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Central Government bus station at Colombo at 9.00 a.m. on the first day. Fee:€185 for 6 days / €255 for 10 days, payable upon arrival. A €20 discount applies for returning GV4GF workcamp volunteers and participants from lower-cost countries. An optional service is available for €55, which includes airport pickup, one night’s stay at a guesthouse, breakfast the following day, transport to the Negombo bus terminal, and the highway bus fare to the Colombo meeting point.

Descrizione

Get involved in the unique experience of taking care of the space in the Cognolo Refuge at 1000 m above the sea, exploring the wildness, expressing your creativity, and getting to know local flora and fauna together with a group of international volunteers. #lunarcamp #wearealliance #escinteam Since 2014 Ala has managed the Cognolo Refuge, a mid-mountain mountain hut, brought back to life from a situation of degradation and abandonment, where it carries out hospitality, educational activities, experiences related to nature, and the enhancement of the territory. Running a refuge is an act of care for this rural area, offering an active garrison over the mountain area and facilitating access to the hinterland for all, making known the beauty of these mountains. The day-to-day management of the refuge requires constant maintenance and renovation, which is why the camp focuses on this space by offering volunteers the experience of living in a mountain refuge in its wildness and using this space as a place for experimentation where they can express their creativity and rediscovering the value of manual skills and traditional knowledge. By joining this workcamp you will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals: SustainableCommunities -SDG11, SustainableConsuption&Production-SDG12

Work

Volunteers will work on the maintenance of the space and area around Cognolo Refuge (maintenance of trails, construction, and restoration of terraces, collection of wood for the winter season, construction of tables, chairs, or other necessary elements, maintenance and cleaning of the spaces, making tent pitches, fire areas etc...). Volunteer could discover the area by exploring flora and fauna local, learning about animal tracks and more. Group life, shared management of cooking, cleaning, and convivial moments between games, excursions, and experiences. During the camp you will participate in the creation of an annual festive event on the occasion of the May 1st anniversary, contributing to the logistics and management of the public event.

Partner

Ala is a promotion association specializing in activities for youth and adults in rural areas. The focus of its work is in Sabina, an agricultural area north of Rome (40 km) where it has made local development and youth policies its main vocation. The association works to build the idea of an inclusive educational community where everyone has the opportunity to find the space to express themself, outside of any judgment, social or political. Daily it deals with youth aggregation, active citizenship and participation, reception and receptivity, local development for sustainable tourism, and redevelopment of spaces abandoned or disused public spaces.

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Accomodation

The group is housed in tents in the camping area around the shelter. The shelter and spaces inside are used by staff for cooking and rain emergencies. Scarcity of resources - the shelter has electricity. Spartan housing to keep with shared bathrooms, compost toilets, and solar showers. Management of space cleaning and meal preparation will be handled by volunteers themselves through cleaning/cooking shifts. The group will have access to a pantry based on which to build a weekly menu respecting allergies/intolerances and diet particulars. Please note that given the season it is important to bring with you adequate equipment such as thermal sleeping bags suitable for the colder days.

Requirements

The camp takes place at 1000m, is accessible by hiking, and takes volunteers to immerse themselves in a dimension outside the usual. It requires a high sense of adaptation, the ability to disconnect from digital devices and an internet connection, desire to disconnect from everyday life to connect with a life more in relationship with the people one has around and nature. Come with proper equipment and be ready to go hiking (trekking shoes, working clothes, etc...). Be ready to become part of a local small community. Be open minded. This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps. Food and accommodation are covered by the European Union. Transportation costs will be refunded according to the distance band rules of the programme. No fees are required. The workcamps are open for international volunteers (coming from EU ESC countries projects).

Meeting point

Rome Fiumicino FCO and then direct train to Poggio Mirteto or Rome Ciampino CIA and then bus connection to Rome Tuscolana and then train to Poggio Mirteto.

Descrizione

Enhancing the school's visual attractiveness, this project provides an opportunity for the IVS participants and the students the chance to interact in a rural school community set-up. Alongside students, volunteers will facilitate learning and interaction, building a strong feeling of teamwork and shared accountability. Encouraging students to participate in activities that foster responsibility, teamwork and environmental awareness is another important goal of this project. The group will be able to actively interact and learn about environmental sustainability through gardening, which is an essential pastime in work camps like hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, including the value of plant care and waste reduction. These encounters will reinforce the importance of sustainability in everyday activities while building a sense of pride and ownership in their school. This camp will offer volunteers the chance to mentor students, strengthening bonds and creating a feeling of community within the school. In addition to enhancing the school's aesthetic appeal, this partnership will help students grow socially and emotionally and foster their development into responsible, engaged adults who take pleasure in giving back to the community and school.

Work

The project aims the following: ● Provide support in the creative and artistic preparation of school closing ceremony events by decorating and beautifying venues ● Introduce the participants’s country about education, culture, arts, etc. centered on interaction with students ● Contribute to the creation of a more lively, welcoming and ecologically friendly new campus.

Partner

Saint William Cooperative School (SWCS) believes in the holistic development of every aspect of the child. Their philosophy centers around the idea that education encompasses the physical, psychological, social, ethical and spiritual development of each student. Strive to create a learning environment where students are nurtured and can thrive and become well-balanced individuals. SWCS strives to be an educational institution which develops socially responsible, open-minded, innovative and emphatic learners. It also strives to prepare and train their learners to become worthy leaders in their community, their country and the world. They closely coordinate with the local government and related sectors for community projects either led by the school or the community to promote awareness to students regarding the basic needs of the community and the same time provide them hands-on experience on how to be a socially responsible citizen. They also organize events about promoting physical, emotional and psychological well-being such as but not limited to health and nutrition drive arts and meditation courses, physical  fitness programs, and counseling programs. They provide students with opportunities to study and/or integrate into different areas of society like exchange student programs and/scholarships both locally and globally.

Location

Going around the local village Nature lovers have many options to do nature walks, hiking, swimming in cold/hot natural springs, rivers and the sea or visit local heritage sites like churches, etc.

Accomodation

Food will be prepared by everyone. The participants are encouraged to assist in the preparations of the meals. Filipino food would be mostly served in all meals The participants will be accommodated at the Catmon Community Multi Purpose Cooperative (CCMC) near the project site. It is built of concrete materials and with basic facilities. Personal sleeping bags/blankets and pillows are needed.

Requirements

For Participants: Sleeping bags, toiletries, toilet paper, personal medicines, comfortable light clothes, swimwear, aqua shoes/sleepers, working gloves, comfort food and drinks, small flag of country, etc. Optional: May bring local snacks/food, souvenir, etc. to be shared with participants/locals May donate agricultural tools, music/sports equipment, 2nd hand clothes, shoes, toys, educational supplies, art/educ materials if you like give to the children/youth/locals

Meeting point

A. Meet-up at GIED office 10:00 AM by 11:00 AM travel from Cebu City to Catmon, Cebu. B. For participants who cannot join on time he/she may proceed to Cebu City North Bus Terminal and take the public bus from Cebu City to Catmon, Cebu. Meeting point will be at the Saint William School For international participants arriving earlier/a day or few days before the meet up date or who wants to stay longer after the camp, you may stay at YMCA hostel, located across the GIED office. Rate per person is from Php 450-900 depending on type of accommodation. Reach out to the GIED Workcamp Coordinator via whatsapp to check availability or request for reservation of the room/s at least one week before the official start of the Workcamp.

Descrizione

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Work

Celebration of Arts and Cultural activities and skills development of South African history and communities. Volunteers will be tasked with general hands activities such as figure sculpture cleaning, ground maintance, painting and general care of area. An opportunity to learn about making of art sculptures and share cultural activities, making beads and learning South African history and communities.

Partner

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Location

Weekends are meant to be for free tours that the group can organize by themselves. All our work camps are reserved for cultural nights when each volunteer can present her/his country and culture.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be in a house in Soshanguve. Participants will be required to bring their own sleeping bags. The accommodation has a simple bathroom with shower and there is water. The accommodation place has flushing toilets and do have electricity but should expect normal power cuts lasting to 2 hours on various time slots in the week. (Not every day)

Requirements

Warm clothes, Sleeping bag, sun cream, mosquito spray/lotion, sandals, working gloves and closed shoes are advisable. Rain coat, light working clothes during working hours and warm clothes at night, as it may turn out to be chilly; Torch or flash light; The work camp participation fee is strictly Euro 260, and this covers simple accommodation, food and project expenses office running/administrative expenses, certificate of participation during the camp, communication prior to, during and after the camp. Please note that this does not include travel expenses to and from the camp, pick up from airport so participants are asked to reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria.

Meeting point

Qualification of participants: - Open minded, ready to interact with other people of different cultural background - Positive attitude - Willing to share his/her experiences - Flexible to live/stay in simple living conditions - Flexible to eat local food - Ready to do heavy manual work on the project and No experience needed

Work

Work will be carried out in two locations, Ajigasawa and Hiranai. In Ajigasawa, volunteers will remove the snow fence of Shirakami Nature School, putting up a plastic greenhouse, chopping firewood, and digging and transport new saplings at the nursery. In Hiranai, work is carried out to remove dead saplings and replant new ones. The contents of work might be changed due to weather condition, so volunteers need to be flexible!

Partner

This project is actively working for SDG13 (Climate Action) and SDGs 15 (Life on Land), organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS), since 2006. The Shirakami Mountains is one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees, registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993. SMPS aims to preserve the natural beauty of the Shirakami Mountains by nurturing seedlings of beech trees, planting them, training mountain guide, etc. SMPS hosts tree-planting ceremony every June for preserving beech forests and promoting the value. They also preserve the forests near the Mutsu-bay, famous as production of scallops. Due to climate change, the sea water temperature increased abnormally in 2010, the most of scallops were dead, so SMPS started to preserve the forest there to let nutrient water flow to the ocean.

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. In this workcamp, volunteers doesn't have chance to go to Shirakami-sanchi world heritage place. Other activities - 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

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. Language - English (Japanese is also welcomed!)

Notes:

Study theme - Volunteers will get knowledge of history and culture of Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage, and skills of conservation forests in Japan. Participation fee - 9,000 JPY (54 EUR by the rate on 2024 Nov. 2nd) of "NICE Volunteers" fee need to be paid in advance either by Card or PayPal. This is used for the project preparation/ coordination such as the transportation of the camp leaders while the meals and the accommodation are provided by the local host by free. Other - From Apr.27 to May 6 is special holidays season in Japan. Transportations and Hotels will high price and easy to full.

Work

The project focuses on youth empowerment, aiming to support young people in rural settings to tackle development challenges. Many youths face an identity crisis and struggle to establish themselves as responsible citizens. By involving local and international volunteers, the project raises awareness and provides exposure to community development issues.

Partner

Wongonyi Primary School is a public mixed-day learning institution offering a competency-based curriculum (CBC) and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE). It was established in 1957 in a community primarily inhabited by the Taita ethnic group, located next to the Mbololo Mwambirwa Natural Forest. The school serves as a key institution in improving the education level of the surrounding community, which has embraced education as a foundation for socio-cultural and economic advancement.

Location

Wongonyi is situated in a scenic area surrounded by hills and trees, offering a unique environment for community development work. KVDA also organizes educational tours to spectacular sites, including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, available at separate fees. Volunteers can contact KVDA for further information on these tours.

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay in classrooms at the school with basic living conditions. KVDA will provide foodstuffs, and volunteers will take turns cooking their own meals. Water is available from local springs and must be boiled or medicated before drinking. Alternatively, mineral water is available in supermarkets. The school is connected to the national power grid, allowing volunteers to use electrical appliances.

Requirements

The working language of the camp is English. Volunteers will also have opportunities to learn Kiswahili and other local languages, as cultural diversity is an essential part of the experience.

Meeting point

The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Descrizione

The whole project will be based on non-formal education - NFE methodologies. A learning by doing approach, where each activity is based on specific learning objectives in order to better target the educational action and to ensure a coherent learning process of individuals and groups will be proposed. The youth exchange will allow participants to experiment an intercultural learning experience, favouring the exchange with other peers from European countries, raising awareness on sustainability and food consumption, through non-formal education techniques.

Work

Alliksaare Farm s main direction is horse breeding. At the moment there are around 150 horses on the farm. The work can be diverse: it is to take care and maintain the pastures located by the sea - clearing around the pastures, building or removing fences, repairing fences, cleaning the stable. Another work is cleaning the coast nearby the farm from rubbish brought by storms. There can be some work for preparing food for horses for a winter time. However the major and the most important one is work with horses directly - taking care and training them. There are horses of any age but mostly young ones, so depending on your experience and willingness to learn more, it is possible to practice taking care of and training young horses. For example socializing and training foals, halter train yearlings and saddle and/or carriage train young horses. The work will be mainly outdoors. Working time is 6-7 hours a day. Work will be done under some supervision and guidance of the local host but mostly independently.

Partner

Hiiumaa, according to the Nordic sagas, emerged from the Baltic Sea as a small islet more than 10 000 years ago. The island of Hiiumaa was first mentioned in historical documents as a deserted island called Dageida in 1228. The first inhabitants settled down at the end of the 13th century. Nowadays, Hiiumaa is the second biggest island of Estonia with an area of 965 sq. km and a population of around 9 000. It has many historical and nature sights, and there are kind people known for their hospitality and good sense of humor. The island is referred to as a remote area of Europe, and EstYES feels particularly proud developing international voluntary projects for over twenty years there. EstYES has been cooperating with eco-farms all over Estonia for solidarity and practical support to local people who work in the agricultural sector keeping traditional lifestyle and developing new eco-farming despite all difficulties. Alliksaare Farm on Hiiumaa Island is one of such projects. This is an organic farm promoting sustainable lifestyle, and this camp is proposed for volunteers who appreciate and share its values, want to learn more about it and to help hard working people. Alliksaare Farm breeds an endangered breed of horses called Estonian Native horse. This is their main focus. Also Alliksaare Farm has an important task taking care of coastal meadows which are international birds migration area under protection of NATURA Program. Video of past camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEAc2Sch6f8

Location

LocationAlliksaare farm is located in Nurste Kula, Emmaste parish, Hiiumaa island. Hiiumaa is situated in the western part of Estonia, 130km from Tallinn. More information available on the following websites: www.emmaste.ee, www.hiiumaa.ee, www.visitestonia.com TerminalAirport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn. From Tallinn airport plane to Hiiumaa leaves twice a day https://eestilennud.ee. Or you get there by bus. For this take bus nr 2 or 15 going to the city centre. Buses stop at Tallinn Bus Station (Bussijaam). From there buses go to Hiiumaa two times per day taking you straight there (including ferry transportation from the mainland). Timetables are available online at www.tpilet.ee (bus from Tallinn to Hiiumaa), https://transport.tallinn.ee/ (transport in Tallinn).Leisure timeThere are a lot of natural picturesque sights on the island as well as good possibilities for swimming in the sea or hiking in the forest. It is planned to visit other parts of Hiiumaa Island on the week-end. Hiiumaa offers a lot of various cultural events in summer time and you will have the possibility to join them. In spring and autumn you can enjoy birds watching as their migration route goes over island. This camp is perfect for people who enjoy being close to the nature and are interested in traditional way of rural living.

Accomodation

The accommodation conditions are very simple - in caravans, however beds are provided. Please bring your sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available on site. There is a kitchen with all necessary equipment for cooking. Ingredients for food will be provided, but you need to cook by yourselves. We ask you to keep the living and common areas clean (washing dishes, cleaning the floors, etc).

Requirements

Special requirementsYou have to be open-minded and ready to adapt to the simple conditions of the common life in Estonian countryside. Be ready for independent work staying without permanent supervision. Please consider that the work is mainly farm work which can be hard at some time. It is very important that you already have some substantial experience with horses and be able to interact and train them. Please send a motivation letter explaining it. It can be helpful if you have some technical skills: repair machines, building, use chainsaws, etc. Driving license is an advantage. Smoking and drinking alcohol are not permitted on the farm. Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute a single fee of 60 Euro towards the costs of general administration. Fee does not depend on the duration of your stay. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp to the bank account. If you cannot make bank transfer please contact your sending organization for solution.

Meeting point

TBC

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Work

Volunteers will assist in picking and collecting mangrove seedlings from the forest, replanting mangroves in the open or destructed areas, collecting non-composting materials and garbage in the forest and seashore, providing environmental education and awareness, and participating in educational visits to various organizations working on environmental conservation.

Partner

Mangrove trees that are expected to stretch along coastal lines are important as animal habitats and natural seawalls. However, despite this reality, mangrove forests are among the most threatened habitats in various countries. These trees may be disappearing more quickly than other inland forests than expected. Experts are informing us that the outcome of the disappearance of mangroves will result in fisheries declines, threats to migratory bird species, degradation of clean water supplies, erosion, and land subsidence. The Sea Forest: Sea Wall Project is an initiative aimed at contributing to the conservation of the coastal environment to ensure the sustainability of islands. This project is hosted by a community-based organization, ZAVECO, which works to preserve the coastal environment.

Location

The project will be hosted in the Kibele community, south of Stone Town. The island is small, making all natural and cultural attraction sites close and easily accessible. Possibilities include visiting museums, local markets, Stone Town, Jozan Forest for wildlife tours, a spice tour, Safari Blue with water sports, swimming, and enjoying views of marine life, as well as cultural and eco-tourism among many other options.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be at the community residential house. Expect to share rooms with other volunteers. Food will be provided at the project-designated site. Volunteers with special dietary requirements are advised to provide information before arrival.

Requirements

This project is looking for volunteers who love nature, are interested in working outdoors, are open-minded, and are interested in other cultures and local realities.

Meeting point

The nearest International Airport is Arman Karume International Airport, Zanzibar.

Work

During this camp, participants can share their love for (and learn more about) global and amp; 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, making videos or want to develop your photography skills, then this project is for youWhile 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 and amp; travellersYou will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits. Some examples include outdoor cleanup tasks, a geothermal power plant, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an outdoor Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, as well as availability or restrictions 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.

Partner

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 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 volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.

Location

ReykjavEk is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The worlds northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. ReykjavEk 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.One of the two options below is also included in this camp as a hands-on volunteering activity day:1. A day trip to the Hot River area, combined with a cleanup or work with an environmental project in the area, or2. A day trip to the Reykjanes peninsula, combined with a coastal cleanup in the area.Some excursions (e.g. to the Golden Circle and/or South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares if there is free time after the camp workshops/sessions.

Accomodation

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in ReykjavEk. 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.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

LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shs, as some of the activities take place outdoors.

Meeting point

The Meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on May 6 at SEEDS office in ReykjavEk. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 400 (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) and the Hot River Hike or a trip to the Reykjanes peninsula.The Meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on May 6 at SEEDS office in ReykjavEk. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own.

Work

The working day normally runs from 09:00 - 17:00 with breaks for lunch and coffee. No previous experience is necessary but the work is demanding and might require a good physical condition. As it is outdoors work, volunteers shall be ready to adapt and be flexible, as depending on the weather, the work plan might changewith short notice or the group may not be able to perform some of the tasks or activities planned.Volunteers need to be prepared for working outdoors, be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and bring warm winter clothes as the tasks take place outside and it could get rather cold even in spring/summer. Bring warm under-layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag, hat, scarves and gloves.

Partner

This project is located on the nature reserve at Hornstrandir which is IcelandEeuros northernmost peninsula, situated in the Westfjords of the country. Our host is a family that runs activities and services in the Old Doctor s House during summer time. SEEDS volunteers have been supporting the activities since 2015 withexcellent results. The place is extremely beautiful but very isolated and only accessible by boat or hiking.The main task of the project will be helping with renovation works in the Old Doctor s House, supporting the installation of a new fresh water intake and helping moving or transporting materials from the boats to the land and vice versa. Most of the tasks have to be manually made because no machines are allowed in the reserve.

Location

Hornstrandir is on the farthest point in the northwest of Iceland, to the north of the JEkulfirE(ir and to the northwest of DrangajEkull. Hornstrandir is close to the Arctic Circle and on a clear day the snowy mountains of Greenland are visible. No one lives in Hornstrandir throughout winter after social changes resulted in theabandonment of all farms during World War II and in the post-war period.Hesteyri is a small village of ten houses that was abandoned in 1952. Farther into the fjord, there are the ruins of an old whaling station which was built by Norwegians in 1897. Hesteyri is a popular starting and ending place forhikers. The area is also popular for blueberry and crowberry picking.

Accomodation

SEEDS volunteers will sleep in beds in shared rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag.The house is well heated, and has a shower and a well equipped kitchen. The electricity is limited but enough to charge cameras and other small electronics. There is no internet and mobile phone connection is very limited.There is a landline available through which volunteers families can reach them if needed.Volunteers will receive food during the camp but it may be that the group will receive food ingredients and be in charge of cooking and cleaning activities. 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 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 official language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed.Closest international Airport: KeflavEk/ReykjavEk (KEF). Bus station: Central ReykjavEk (BSE).SEEDS organises the minibus option , a shared transport from ReykjavEk to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites. The minibus to this camp will cost EUR 75 (Euros) one way, and EUR 150 (Euros) both ways. This is about 30-40 cheaper than public transportation services.Volunteers should be motivated to experience life in a very isolated but extremely beautiful part of Iceland.Weather in Iceland is unpredictable and it can be cold or rainy even in early summer. Participants should bring good walking shoes, hiking boots, working clothes, warm clothes, rainproof coats, scarves, gloves and hats.Free time activities in the area include hikes or walks in the surroundings. The house has a good atmosphere, with card games and live music as evening activities. Volunteers with musical skills should bring their music instruments along. If weather allows, we will make a barbecue pit for the farewell party.

Meeting point

Meeting time will be 7:00 am on May 6 at SEEDS Office. We will return to ReykjavEk in the late evening of May 20.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavik to the camp and back, which costs EUR 75 one way or EUR 150 for both ways.

Descrizione

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Work

Volunteers will engage/assist in the following outlined activities: - ▪ Adult education classes- helping and support young and adult women who want to learn how to read, write and count. ▪ Teaching basic English language ▪ Attending in arts and craft workshops [Women are making various crafts, bracelets for incoming generation] ▪ Cooking classes and home management ▪ Health аnd Sanitation ▪ Workshops of various women development issues

Partner

Women empowerment project is a project under the Lolarash Lutheran church designed to offer an opportunity to the young and adult women around from the Maasai (Pastoralist) community to gain skills useful in their development. This project reflects the sense that, women play a key role in family and community development, so once empowered and given opportunities they can effect significant change in development.

Location

Lolarash is an area of Longido District, Arusha Tanzania. Located about 112km from Moshi town. The community is accessible via public transport starting from Moshi Main bus terminal to Tarakea and then change to Lolarash. Indigenous inhabitants are Masai tribe, however due to the economic activities happening in the North Kilimanjaro Forest there is good mixture of people from various parts of the country. The community shares boarder with Kenya as well the Kilimanjaro Forest. If you are coming from Kilimanjaro Airport (About 43km) you will need to take shuttle to Moshi town. Possibilities and options for leisure activities are: -Wild-life safari: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Tarangire National parks. There is also various packages depending on the available time and budget. [Mountain Climbing – Mount Kilimanjaro, Meru and others, Eco and cultural tourism.]

Accomodation

Accommodation will be at community residential house. Mattresses will be provided in shared rooms. Volunteers are expected to help in meals preparation and cleaning. Vegetarian meals will be available for the entire period of the project.

Requirements

Potential volunteer for this project needs to have sufficient language proficiency to understand instruction given in English. Be flexible, open minded and eager to learn, independent, commitment to treating others with respect, Non-judgmental approach that values different cultures, Interest in people, cultures and their stories.

Meeting point

Travel and information sheet ▪ The nearest International Airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport ▪ The nearest bus/Ferry terminal is Moshi town Central Bus station located in the capital of Kilimanjaro region. ▪ Pick up point will be Umoja Lutheran Hostel, located along Liwali Street in Moshi town on the first day of the project at 14:00 hrs. You may wish to reserve your accommodation in this place if arriving before project date. [https://umojahostel.org/]. ▪ Project information sheet will available minimum four (4) weeks before the beginning of the project.

Work

Welcome to Luz-Saint-Sauveur, a mountain town surrounded by spectacular landscapes and rich in history! This spring, take part in a unique project: restoring and beautifying the surroundings of the historic center of this charming village in the heart of the Pyrenees. Guided by professionals and alongside other volunteers from around the world, you will learn traditional masonry and landscaping techniques.

Partner

The town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur is committed to preserving and promoting its local heritage. For several years, it has partnered with Concordia to organize international volunteer projects aimed at restoring and maintaining the region’s historical and natural sites.

Location

Nestled in a Pyrenean valley, Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a lively mountain village where tradition and heritage blend together. Its fortified Templar church and Pont Napoléon reflect its rich history, while its charming streets, small shops, and markets create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Surrounding the village, breathtaking landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see. The Cirque de Gavarnie, with its towering cliffs and famous waterfall, is a must-see destination. Higher up, the Pic du Midi offers a stunning panoramic view of the Pyrenees, accessible by hiking or cable car. In May, nature comes back to life: hiking trails reveal stunning views, and mountain streams, fed by melting snow, invite the boldest among you for a refreshing dip. If you’re looking for a moment of relaxation, the Luz thermal baths offer naturally warm waters to unwind. Between nature, heritage, and local encounters, this experience will immerse you fully in Pyrenean life!

Accomodation

You will be accommodated in an individual tent, with access to toilets, shower and kitchen. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the grocery shopping and in the preparation of meals, prioritizing products from the market and local producers and vegetarian meals. Please bring your sleeping bag and mat. You will wash your clothes and other items manually. Wifi is not available, French volunteers can share their internet connections via a hotspot.

Requirements

This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program for young people between 18 and 30. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria. The participation to ESC volunteering teams is subjected 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 (neither sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established depending on 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 the basis of 6€/day, once they arrive at 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 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR - tourist office bus station, on the 7th of May at 6 PM. Once you reach LOURDES train station (direct trains from PARIS, TOULOUSE, and BORDEAUX), take the bus n°965 to LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR (about 30 minutes). From PARIS, you can reach LOURDES from the Montparnasse train station. LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR is also accessible by the night train for those who would like to try it! 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/ 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 transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Notes:

Bring working clothes, gloves, and closed shoes. Bring a warm sleeping bag, as nights might be cold due to the altitude. To enjoy the mountains, bring your trekking shoes. For the brave ones who want to take a dip in the river, bring your swimming suit. A sunscreen is also recommended for the ones with sensitive skins. Feel free to bring activities from home such as photos, games, musical instruments, etc. Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home countr.

Descrizione

VIN’s Environmental and Conservation Programs raise community awareness of critical environmental issues and develop effective solutions. VIN runs various ecological projects that aim to conserve, promote, and protect the environment and culture while preventing, mitigating, and controlling water, land, and air pollution to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of current and future generations. We utilize permaculture for sustainable farming and have been teaching and implementing it since 2018. We believe that permaculture plays a vital role in restoring the entire ecosystem! Agriculture provides subsistence and employment for 80% of Nepal's population, accounting for approximately 39% of the total GDP. The sector's development is crucial for empowering those who rely on it and for the national economy. Since Nepal is in the Himalayan region, climate change has significantly impacted the country. Water sources are drying up, new types of moths and insects have emerged, and the timing of crop cultivation has shifted. Unexpected climate changes, unpredictable rainfall, droughts, and more are the consequences of global warming that Nepalese farmers are facing.

Work

As a volunteer, you will collaborate with the farmer’s VIN, which specializes in permaculture. The work is typically hands-on, and you’ll design the farm according to permaculture principles, including cultivating crops, weeding, irrigating, gathering materials, digging, and creating beds. Support farmers in making organic fertilizers like compost. Observe, interact, learn and implement.

Partner

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Location

Siddhicharan Municipality Ward 2 is located in Nisankhe, Okhaldhunga district, approximately 250 km from Kathmandu. A local jeep can reach it in 8-10 hours. This region showcases the beauty of Nepal’s hilly and mountainous terrain, surrounded by woods and fertile fields. For more information about the area and its development initiatives, visit www.ntchc.org.

Accomodation

The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag

Requirements

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Meeting point

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Descrizione

Background/Project: Environmental protection ranks among the most urgent priorities in the modern world. Key aspects include tackling solid waste management issues in urban and rural Nepal, significantly impacting the environment and public health. Solid waste, a by-product of human activities, is increasing due to rapid urbanization, improved living standards, and changing consumption patterns. Effective waste management can turn it into a valuable resource, while poor handling leads to severe environmental degradation and health hazards. In VIN’s working communities, including schools, improper waste disposal, such as food remains and other materials, is a significant problem. These issues contribute to littering and elevate the potential for public health crises. Children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of poor waste management, facing risks such as respiratory problems from dumping site dust, diarrhea, skin diseases, and eye infections.

Work

Objective:  Prevent and control water, land, and air pollution through environmental education and cleaning activities. Activities:-  Organize the waste management /Community clean-up campaign involving community people.  Train local people on garbage management using the 3R principles: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (segregation, disposal, domestic methodology for making compost fertilizer, etc.)  Develop a kitchen garden concept and train the households to implement it.

Partner

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) Established in 2005, Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that takes a comprehensive approach to community development. It assists Nepal’s most marginalized populations. VIN recruits numerous local and international volunteers each year to achieve this objective. Our primary mission is to improve the quality of life for underprivileged individuals through community empowerment, using volunteering as our strategy for development initiatives.

Location

Jitpurphedi community is located in Tarakeshwor Municipality, on the outskirts of Kathmandu District. It is 10-15 km from the main ring road to Balaju, Kathmandu, covered with hills, fields, and woods.

Accomodation

The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag.

Requirements

 Basic English should be spoken among the participants  Physically sound as per the project requirements.

Meeting point

One of the VIN staff will pick up volunteers from the airport. Please send your flight details to VIN on time so we can send your name card and VIN logo to our staff. If you want to explore the country earlier, you can take a pre-paid taxi at the airport, or VIN can help you with that. You can arrive at the VIN office on the first day.

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Work

Come discover the legendary Templar town of La Couvertoirade! In the heart of an enchanting natural setting, on the Larzac plateau, stands this medieval town, proud of its 1,000 years of history, welcoming you to its ramparts. The association ‘Les amis de la Couvertoirade’ wants to carry out this first workcamp to restore an old path between the town and the old mill on the hill. Your mission as a knight, if you accept it, will be to work on the path so that walkers can use it in complete safety. Set out to conquer this old medieval path and make yourself useful to the town!

Partner

Founded in 1968, ‘Les amis de la Couvertoirade’ aims to help safeguard the historical, landscape and human heritage of the town of La Courvertoirade and to promote its cultural and historical life. One of its major achievements has been the restoration of the old mill, which it is putting back into operation with an event called ‘Les enfarinades’, which you are invited to attend.

Location

The medieval town of La Couvertoirade is located on the Larzac plateau in Aveyron. Surrounded by legends and a history of chivalry, La Couvertoirade, recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France, awaits you in an area classified as a World Heritage Site. In the heart of its narrow streets, and at the bend of its artists' stalls, it might just reveal its secrets to you... Whether you're a nature lover or a history buff, you can take part in the many outdoor leisure activities on offer on the site.

Accomodation

Accommodation will be in the heart of the medieval town. You will sleep in individual tents (bring your own sleeping bag and mat).In case of bad weather it’ll be possible to sleep in the communal room. You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the leaders and you will help with grocery-shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to vegetarian, 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 happen 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 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 (no sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project; Volunteers need to enroll in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal; Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project; Volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 7€/day, once they arrive on the project in France; Volunteers 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 will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.

Meeting point

Meeting point at CAYLAR bus station at 5PM on the 9th of May.

Notes:

Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes for work. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good warm sleeping bag. It is strongly recommended that you are able to swim, if you wish to enjoy the river. Feel free to bring something you would like to share with others (a speciality from your country, a musical instrument, an object from your culture etc.)

Work

The aim of the volunteering is most importantly to create and hold meaningful programmes regularly which support the children's development and studies (e.g. supporting Ukraine or English language courses or holding after-school workshop and day-care activities), meanwhile helping with the everyday duties (lunch, cleaning, tidy up the new library, etc.) in the institution. Children come from challenging backgrounds, having either never attended school or only experienced online learning, making it difficult for them to adapt and remain in school. An art and craft, a hip-hop dance afternoon club, sport opportunities are just some of the possible classes that would improve their knowledge and spirit.

Partner

Egyesek Youth Association organizes this volunteer program together with the Masoret Avot Nursery and Primary School and the Українська асоціація "Єдність" (UA Unity Association). The main goal of the project since May 2022 is to create an educational and community centre for Ukrainian kids and families in Budapest. The jewish school cooperating closely with the EcoSpace is a safe place now for 250 children aged 6 to 18. They can find support, friends, learn and develop thanks to our devoted team of teachers who themselves had to flee from the war.

Location

Not only will you create unforgettable memories at the camp, but you’ll also have the chance to explore Hungary’s stunning capital in your free time! The evenings and the second weekend will be free, so you can wander the streets of Budapest, admire its historical buildings, immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant cultural life, or even try the famous Hungarian cuisine. As part of an international team, you’ll not only make the children’s summer memorable but your own as well!

Accomodation

The project is co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps program. There is no participation fee. All volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms in Budapest in a dormitory or hostel. Lunch will be provided in the institution (vegan and vegetarian may not available), breakfast and dinner is self-organized, but covered by the project cost. Each volunteer will also receive €7 per day as pocket money. Travel costs to the project location will be reimbursed based on the distance after participation. All necessary equipment for the tasks will be provided.

Meeting point

On May 10th at 6 PM, we will wait for you at the airport bus stop (100E and 200E) in Deák Square, Budapest, 1075.

Notes:

We warn the volunteers that the consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly forbidden inside the school. It is an advantage if the volunteers have knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian language. Besides, it is necessary to have basic knowledge about a group's animation (songs, music, dance, plays…) and to be able to assume responsibility within a group. Being able to listen to others is very important there. This kind of workcamp is a very rich personal and human experience. It makes you aware of the complexity of certain social conditions related to the great inequalities on our planet. In order to demonstrate this, we ask the candidate volunteers to fill out our application form: https://coda.io/form/Application-form-Ukrainian-Refugee-School-in-Budapest-2025_d8BCUDjbuEQ