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Periodo
Dove
Età
Codice
Contributo
Titolo
HOUSE BUILDING RESTORATION
Periodo
01/10/2021 -
28/10/2023
Dove
Stati Uniti D'america
Età
18-99
Codice
VFP-MTV05
Contributo
140 € + 1065 USD
Lavoro
WORK: Experienced carpenters, roofers, plumbers, painters and other tradesmen needed for rebuilding homes in the flood-damaged Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Unskilled volunteers will be trained by skilled staff. All aspects of home rebuilding will be addressed, from roofing to finish carpentry. 5-day week of full work days. Medium-term volunteers provide free labor to neighborhood residents, so they can return home after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Isaac. Work can be difficult and it is hot in New Orleans!
STUDY THEME: Carpentry, construction, community building.
Luogo
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA, 2 miles east of the French Quarter.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Volunteers will have ample opportunity to partake of the abundant cultural offerings of the most unique city in America on weekends and after work hours.
Alloggio
ACCOMMODATION: Housing is in dormitory style bunkrooms. No smoking in the house. No drugs allowed. No alcohol allowed in the house or on the property. Vegetarian meals available.
Requisiti e materiali
Volunteers must also complete an online registration for logistical information and an educational curriculum to prepare long-term volunteers for service with us. See https://www.omprakash.org/global/lowernine-org/apply?pid=6090 It takes about 3 hours to complete, and reviews history of New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina, and worksite safety. It does not need to be completed in one sitting, and can be completed in increments over time. It needs to be finished prior to arrival.
Info appuntamento
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA, 2 miles east of the French Quarter.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Volunteers will have ample opportunity to partake of the abundant cultural offerings of the most unique city in America on weekends and after work hours.
Organizzatore
LOWERNINE.ORG, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA is a non-political, secular organization dedicated to helping this historic neighborhood recover and return to its former vibrant self. http://www.lowernine.org/
Titolo
Community Reentry, Social Justice Work, Winooski, Vermont
Periodo
01/02/2022 -
28/10/2023
Dove
Stati Uniti D'america
Età
21-99
Codice
VFP-MTV02
Contributo
140 € + 0 USD
Lavoro
WORK: Volunteers will be working as a Resident Advisor as well as on administrative tasks in small office. Volunteers are also expected to support the residential community by participating in group activities.
STUDY THEME: Criminal Justice
NOTE: Minimum commitment for this project is 3 months.
Luogo
LOCATION: Winooski, Vermont. Winooski borders Burlington and has a population of ~8,000. There are colleges and universities nearby, the lake and mountains and much to do. Volunteers For Peace is located in Burlington and we welcome the volunteers in our office as well. Dismas has a house in Burlington and Rutland Vermont as well.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Recreation includes house activities and many festivals and events in area. Volunteers will participate in house outings including baseball games, hikes, camping. Time off for travel may be approved.
Alloggio
ACCOMMODATION: Shared room in a house, meals & laundry provided. Access to Wi-Fi is also available.
Requisiti e materiali
Skype interview required
Info appuntamento
LOCATION: Winooski, Vermont. Winooski borders Burlington and has a population of ~8,000. There are colleges and universities nearby, the lake and mountains and much to do. Volunteers For Peace is located in Burlington and we welcome the volunteers in our office as well. Dismas has a house in Burlington and Rutland Vermont as well.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Recreation includes house activities and many festivals and events in area. Volunteers will participate in house outings including baseball games, hikes, camping. Time off for travel may be approved.
NEAREST AIRPORT: BTV
NEAREST STATION: Burlington
Organizzatore
The Dismas House provides housing and opportunities to men and women getting out of prison so that they can successfully transition back into the community. http://dismasofvt.org/
Titolo
Solidarity without limits
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2023
Dove
Colombia
Età
18-40
Codice
WECO2023-MTV2
Contributo
140 € + 280 EUR
Lavoro
In general, volunteers help organize and develop the different activities of the foundation, which includes support before, during and after the medical missions.
The work includes:
- Office work
- Organizing medicine and inventory.
- Folding clothes
- Helping organize and sort out donations.
- Managing social media of the organization.
- Joining the medical missions.
For some missions the volunteer has to pay the airplane tickets, it depends on the geographical area where the mission is carried out. (e.g. a medical mission in the Amazonas).
There are some other tasks as well at other foundations 2x every month.
- Cleanup an animal shelter and bathe cats and dogs.
- Cleaning at an old people's home and playing games, karaoke and sports with the elderly.
- Taking care of babies / playing with children between 2 and 6 years old at a foundation of adolescent and single mothers, while they attend some lessons.
According to the volunteer’s profile the foundation will try to assign tasks and activities.
Luogo
Medellín, 'The city of eternal spring', capital of the Antioquia department, has a pleasant climate of around 24°C; it offers modern transport systems like Metro and Metro Cable. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains, this city is always friendly to visitors.
From the mountains that surround the capital of Antioquia you can see how the Medellín River runs parallel to the Metro, which connects various parts of the city. There is an abundance of parks, libraries, museums and public spaces where many cultural events take place. There is a flower festival and in the surrounding villages life is simple with relaxing landscapes and nature reserves.
Places such as the Botanical Garden, the Pies Descalzos park, the Berrío park and the Lleras park are places that you cannot miss.
In addition, Medellín has Parque Explora, an interactive science and technology museum in which children and adults can learn and try a large number of activities. Nearby you find the Planetarium and the Parque de los Deseos.
For more information visit: https://colombia.travel/en/medellin
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The volunteers will stay in a family home (where the foundation is also based) in a shared room with a shared bathroom.
The fee includes accommodation and three meals a day.
The kitchen will be shared with the other volunteers and the host family.
Participants will receive groceries and they have to cook their own food.
Normally the host family prepares lunch for the volunteers, but in exchange once a week it is expected the volunteer prepares lunch for the host family.
There will be 1 to 3 volunteers at the same time.
Vegetarian food is possible.
WIFI is available in the accommodation.
Requisiti e materiali
Minimum 4 weeks - Maximum 8 weeks All participants must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to COVID-19. The volunteer’s participation is confirmed after the extra fee is paid. The payment must be done at the latest 1 month prior to the project starting via bank transfer / Paypal. Interview with our local partner via zoom in Spanish. Certificate of vaccination or Covid-test to enter the country is required. A negative Covid test is required to participate in the project. Language: intermediate Spanish Participation fee: 280 EUR / 4 weeks. Each additional week is 70 EUR. Fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ruCp9WtsJYA7qWuo6 - IMPORTANT: write in the application your preferred dates (from/ until when)
Info appuntamento
Medellín, 'The city of eternal spring', capital of the Antioquia department, has a pleasant climate of around 24°C; it offers modern transport systems like Metro and Metro Cable. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains, this city is always friendly to visitors.
From the mountains that surround the capital of Antioquia you can see how the Medellín River runs parallel to the Metro, which connects various parts of the city. There is an abundance of parks, libraries, museums and public spaces where many cultural events take place. There is a flower festival and in the surrounding villages life is simple with relaxing landscapes and nature reserves.
Places such as the Botanical Garden, the Pies Descalzos park, the Berrío park and the Lleras park are places that you cannot miss.
In addition, Medellín has Parque Explora, an interactive science and technology museum in which children and adults can learn and try a large number of activities. Nearby you find the Planetarium and the Parque de los Deseos.
For more information visit: https://colombia.travel/en/medellin
NEAREST AIRPORT: EOH
NEAREST STATION: South / North bus terminal
Organizzatore
This project will be carried out in cooperation with a non-profit organization that brings together different professionals, to contribute to change by small solidarity actions.
They help the most vulnerable communities by carrying out medical missions, attending the needs of children between the ages of 0 and 12 and the elderly.
In addition, they provide training and support in different projects to teenage mothers, single mums and mothers who are heads of families.
They also support projects aimed at this continuous improvement in the quality of our habitat.
Titolo
Natural Farming
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-85
Codice
RC-MTV-AGR-08/23
Contributo
140 € + 400 EUR
Lavoro
With this initiative we aim to educate and train farmers in nearby communities by acting as a resource and demonstration centre for sharing good practices among farmers. Our focus is to encourage farmers to reduce usage of chemical fertilizers and still increase their agriculture income & output.
Below are the few tasks which could be undertaken by volunteers to assist us:
• Assist our agriculture team in daily maintenance of farm and produce pesticide and chemical
free products.
• Actively assist our team to realise our dream to be self sufficient by producing majority of fruits,
vegetable that we consume.
• Introduce or reinforce good farming practices and grow off season and les water consuming
vegetable.
• Assist in networking of farmers so they can connect and share technical know how.
Luogo
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.
Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.
Requisiti e materiali
Any one with agriculture background or knowledge in natural farming is welcome
Info appuntamento
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXC
NEAREST STATION: Kalka
Organizzatore
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Titolo
Non-formal Digital Education
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-85
Codice
RC-MTV-EDU-4/23
Contributo
140 € + 400 EUR
Lavoro
We advise volunteers to introduce and promote teaching which promotes thinking and creativity among kids rather than stereotype learning. The idea is to make education interesting and fruitful to children in age group 6-15 in order for them to have a better future. The school wants the volunteers to help improve on the pronunciation, grammar and digital education of kids along with other lessons.
Volunteers can impart information and educate children on various issues like:
• New normal way of life post COVID pandemic.
• Basic reading, writing and speaking English lessons.
• Personality development, communication skills, creative interests.
• Child rights, protection policy, Good touch, Bad touch, Gender equality, Respecting women,
active citizenship etc.
• Teenage life, adulthood, puberty, drug abuse, Violence, student life career guidance.
• Digital education and responsible use of gadgets.
Luogo
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.
Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.
Requisiti e materiali
EXperience in IT and operation of social media required
Info appuntamento
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXC
NEAREST STATION: Kalka
Organizzatore
RUCHi is an NGO commtted to community development since 1983 working in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Titolo
Eco Tour (Change Making Tour)
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-85
Codice
RC-MTV-ENV-3/23
Contributo
140 € + 400 EUR
Lavoro
Working closely with our team we expect volunteers to:
• Explore and identify local sites to further develop them as rural tourist attractions.
• Map available or potential homestays near touristic and cultural locations.
• Create and implementing environmental guidelines for hosts to have minimum carbon footprint.
• Create short term tours in line with organisations area of work and community interventions.
• Promote created tours on digital platforms to recruit potential participants.
• Assist in finalising guidelines for this new mobility.
Volunteers with prior experience in related field are most welcome to apply and bring in new ideas.
Luogo
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.
Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.
Requisiti e materiali
Interest in prmoting responsible tourism is required.
Info appuntamento
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXC
NEAREST STATION: Kalka
Organizzatore
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Himalayan belt
Titolo
Stop Climate Change (SCC)
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-85
Codice
RC-MTV-ENV-10/23
Contributo
140 € + 400 EUR
Lavoro
With this initiative we at RUCHI want to create awareness regarding carbon emission and seek practical solutions to reduce it within our capacity. We have been promoting sustainable way of living, reducing wastage(Energy, food), adopting to efficient and alternative sources of
energy and organizing plantation drives during monsoon.
Working closely with local communities Volunteers can take following tasks:
• Creatively educating communities and school about carbon dioxide emission and its affects.
• Exploring on micro initiatives to reduce carbon foot print.
• Encouraging people to participate in community based plantation drives and stop wasting
water.
• Critically evaluate alternative sources of renewable energy. (Solar, Hydro, coal, Nuclear, wind)
• Recommending energy efficient solutions depending upon local lifestyle.
• Promote sustainable lifestyle among youth and community residents.
Luogo
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.
Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.
Requisiti e materiali
Interest in environmental concerns and climate change issues is preferred.
Info appuntamento
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXC
NEAREST STATION: Kalka
Organizzatore
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Titolo
Environmental Education & Conservation
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-85
Codice
RC-MTV-ENV-1/23
Contributo
140 € + 400 EUR
Lavoro
Since the local community and environment are inter-related and depend on each other for survival this project aims to protect our environment using creative education and organizing micro community actions.
Volunteers are expected to work with communities and eco clubs in schools by assisting and coordinating their activities and in organising micro environmental actions in coordination with women SHG, village councils and schools in addition to
educate people on environmental concerns like Global warming, climate change, depletion of natural resources, etc.
In specific, they can work on:
• Reduce, reuse, and recycle to conserve environment
• Protection & conservation of their watershed and help others understand the importance and
value of our natural resources.
• Conserve water
• Sustainable way of living
• Shop wisely - buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag.
• Use long-lasting light bulbs - reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room!
• Plant a tree to combat climate change
• Choose non-toxic chemicals at home and office.
• Bike more. Drive less.
We believe, innovation is key to success therefore volunteers with prior experience in related work are welcome to bring in new ideas.
Luogo
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.
Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.
Requisiti e materiali
Persons with interest in conservation and environmental sanitation are preferrd.
Info appuntamento
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXC
NEAREST STATION: Kalka
Organizzatore
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Himalayas
Titolo
Water Conservation (NRM)
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-85
Codice
RC-MTV-ENV-2/23
Contributo
140 € + 400 EUR
Lavoro
Working closely with local community members following tasks shall be undertaken by volunteers.
• Mapping all fresh water bodies within project area.
• Evaluating their present conditions: availability, measuring flow rate, collecting water samples for testing.
• Devise methodology to protect and replenish these fresh water sources using traditional methods and locally available resources.
• Create awareness on conserving every drop of water through all possible means for drinking, household uses, agriculture and overall environment.
• Creating and executing protection plan for springs and other water bodies including cleaning and maintaining.
Luogo
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.
Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.
Requisiti e materiali
Interest and commitment to environmental conservation and NRM
Info appuntamento
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXC
NEAREST STATION: Kalka
Organizzatore
Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI) is a community development organization with ever increasing focus on youth development and intercultural learning through voluntary service. RUCHI got registered in 1983, under Indian Societies Registration Act as a non-political, non-profit making voluntary organization.
Titolo
Health & Sanitation (WASH)
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-85
Codice
RC-MTV-Health-5/23
Contributo
140 € + 400 EUR
Lavoro
Sanitation is a big problem in rural as well as urban slums in this mountainous area where there is no effective disposal system in practice. This affects their health and production capacity. The volunteers will help to educate and create awareness involving youth and rural people on water, sanitation, hygiene and health standards(WASH) as well as future pandemic management. The volunteers are expected to be innovative so that they can design and use their own tools in consultation with RUCHI team with regard to their appropriateness and local needs.
The volunteers are expected to:
• Visiting nearby councils and villages and measuring their current WASH level.
• Mapping families practicing open defecation in villages. Evaluating their economic and health status.
• Create awareness on WASH components at schools and community level.
• Organise cleanliness drives at school and community level.
• Research and explore waste management solutions at individual and community level.
• Educate people on safe water and water borne diseases.
• Volunteers can use creative mediums like charts, slogans, posters, banners, t-shirts, quotes, videos, films, photographs and discussions to educate villagers about WASH elements.
Luogo
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.
Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.
Requisiti e materiali
Interest and experience in WASH campaigning is preferred
Info appuntamento
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXC
NEAREST STATION: Kalka
Organizzatore
RUCHi is an NGO commtted to community development since 1983 working in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Titolo
Women Power
Periodo
01/01/2023 -
31/12/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-85
Codice
RC-MTV-CD-6/23
Contributo
140 € + 400 EUR
Lavoro
This projects aims to empower individual women and groups from rural communities we work with by understanding and identifying their needs and assisting them to overcome them. Most importantly encouraging them to start being an earning member of family and achieve social status she rightfully deserves.
Working closely with our community youth worker they will undertake following tasks:
• Actively participate in women self help group meetings and understand their functioning &
activities.
• Evaluate current needs of groups and individuals in SHG and organise capacity building
training for them.
• Promoting women entrepreneurship, business building at individual or group level.
• Educate on digital literacy, personal hygiene, good parenting, sanitary pads, domestic violence
etc.
Resourceful volunteers with new ideas, strong determination and high motivation level are highly desired.
Luogo
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Alloggio
Basic, simple, safe & clean accommodation will be provided either at host family or RUCHI campus on sharing basis (Twin or triple) with common toilets and bath.
Food: Food offered will be simple authentic Indian vegetarian and freshly cooked. Three meals a day will be served. Assistance while cooking is desired and self cooking can be organized by volunteers.
Requisiti e materiali
Any one with mobility and interests in suppoting women causes is welcome
Info appuntamento
The project site is Ruchi campus and the nearby Bandh village (1 km) in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 70 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families.
Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXC
NEAREST STATION: Kalka
Organizzatore
RUCHI is an NGO committed to community development since 1983 in the foothills of Great Himalayas.
Titolo
Social Photographer
Periodo
01/02/2023 -
31/12/2023
Dove
Colombia
Età
18-99
Codice
WECO2023-MTV4
Contributo
140 € + 80 EUR
Lavoro
The main goal of the foundation is to help provide free, fun, inclusive and impactful activities for every child in the local community and nearby villages.
The volunteer will help the foundation to communicate the joy and impact of the programmes by making little set piece videos and /or taking wonderful photos of the activities in action.
If you could help with other activities and with different volunteer roles, would be appreciated and there is definitely the opportunity to stay longer.
There are always other volunteers who help with the activities from the foundation and sometimes the hostel guests join, too.
5-6 hours of help a day, 5 days a week. Transport is covered by the foundation.
Luogo
The foundation and hostel are surrounded by nature, a river and the ocean is pretty close, too.
There also are a wide variety of activities available in and around the hostel: table tennis, pool, paddleboards, volleyball, football, tubing, kayak and loads of amazing beaches: Parque Tayrona, waterfalls, entrance to lost city, sunrise hike and much more.
The closest big city is Santa Marta with a national airport, you can reach it from Bogota, the capital, within an hour flight or from Cartagena by bus 5-6 hours. From Santa Marta you can get to the hostel by bus in 1.5h.
For more ideas and info: https://colombia.travel/en/santa-marta
Alloggio
The site is a stunning 2-hectare plot of land with a unique river beach and nature everywhere. You will enjoy daily visits from humming birds and howler monkeys.
It is a well-known hostel with DJs, bar and a lot of young people so be prepared for loud music sometimes, but good vibes are guaranteed.
The volunteer will stay in the hostel, in the volunteers’ dorm and will use shared bathrooms. The bed has a mosquito net.
There is free laundry service for the volunteers.
There is Wifi, but not brilliant.
The volunteer will receive 3 served meals per day in the hostel. There are discounted drinks and free drinking water.
Requisiti e materiali
- To enter the country either Certificate of vaccination or a Covid test is required.
- The volunteer must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to Covid-19.
- The extra fee must be paid 1 month prior to the project starting via bank transfer or Paypal.
- Experience of taking nice photos and videos.
- Language: intermediate English (and basic Spanish)
- Fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ruCp9WtsJYA7qWuo6
- Interview with WeCollab and the local partner.
- Minimum stay is 3 months, the longer the better.
- IMPORTANT: write in the application your preferred dates (from / until when)
Info appuntamento
The foundation and hostel are surrounded by nature, a river and the ocean is pretty close, too.
There also are a wide variety of activities available in and around the hostel: table tennis, pool, paddleboards, volleyball, football, tubing, kayak and loads of amazing beaches: Parque Tayrona, waterfalls, entrance to lost city, sunrise hike and much more.
The closest big city is Santa Marta with a national airport, you can reach it from Bogota, the capital, within an hour flight or from Cartagena by bus 5-6 hours. From Santa Marta you can get to the hostel by bus in 1.5h.
For more ideas and info: https://colombia.travel/en/santa-marta
NEAREST AIRPORT: SMR
NEAREST STATION: Santa Marta Bus Terminal
Organizzatore
This project will be carried out in cooperation with a non-profit organization that seeks to contribute to the social development, sport and educational growth of young people from Buritaca.
An award winning hostel situated on the River Buritaca, 25 min walk from the Caribbean coast of Colombia. The hostel has a foundation that runs educational, sporting and environmental projects to positively impact their local community.
Some of the activities carried out by the foundation and its volunteers:
- Sports club
- Community school
- English lessons
- Arts club
- Environmental education
- Recycling and waste management programme.
Titolo
WOMEN S TRAFFICKING PREVENTION EDUCATION
Periodo
15/02/2023 -
30/12/2023
Dove
Nepal
Età
18-80
Codice
VINLMTV01D
Contributo
120 € + 555 EUR
Lavoro
Each year in Nepal an estimated 10,000-15,000 girls are trafficked across the border to be sold into Indian brothels or forced to become domestic servants, beggars, factory workers, or other workers. This project aims to prevent the trafficking of girls from Nepal, within the country oroutside. Many young girls, women are vulnerable totrafficking due to a lack of education among the people. The volunteer will educatethe students, people at the schools, and community.How you can help- Prepare resources (leaflet, pamphlet, brochures etc.) on trafficking prevention- Impart awareness on women s trafficking prevention at the schools, community.- Provide various classes on women s right, life skills as per necessity.- Conduct awareness campaign projects in the community.
Luogo
VIN works in three different districts Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and Okhaldhunga are the three districts where VIN works. If you arrive early or wish to stay in Nepal after your volunteer period, VIN offers weekend travel tours to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, and Nagarkot at reasonable prices.
Alloggio
Volunteers stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living conditions at the host family/ hostel are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area but have separate sleeping rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag. The food will be provided in Nepali standard i.e. dal Bhat (rice, lentil soup, vegetables, pickle, eggs).
Requisiti e materiali
Application for Placement Booking Volunteers must apply to our partner organizations in their own country. - Attach your updated resume/curriculum vitae (CV) with two referee contact details (referees can be for your work/university/family); - Await confirmation from VIN for acceptance; - If you wish to work for more than one placement, then you are required to pay euro75 extra to cover our added logistical work. - VIN Volunteer / Internship project induction starts on the 1st and 15th of each month. The induction period is considered part of your project period. If you wish to come in between for a short period, you will receive a basic orientation before the placement. Please arrive one day prior (e.g. on the 14th if you are starting on the 15th) to the project induction date. Registration All the registration formalities will be completed in the first three days during the induction period. This will consist of understanding and signing a contract and paying the project fee and doing a PCR test. Please note that the entire project fee will be collected during the induction days and your PCR cost is not included in the program fee. You will have to produce a photocopy of your passport, fully vaccinated certificate, your visa as well as a passport photo. VIN will issue a volunteer identity card for you.
Info appuntamento
VIN works in three different districts Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and Okhaldhunga are the three districts where VIN works. If you arrive early or wish to stay in Nepal after your volunteer period, VIN offers weekend travel tours to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, and Nagarkot at reasonable prices.
NEAREST AIRPORT: KTM
NEAREST STATION: Pahiko road, Khusibu, Nayabazaar, NEP
Organizzatore
Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is an NGO with the mission to empower marginalised communities through inclusive and holistic development programmes. This is done through the following project areas: - Education - Health and Environment - Economy - Basic Infrastructure Within the above project areas, we conduct the following programmes: - Women s Empowerment - Children s Development - Youth Empowerment - Disaster Risk Reduction - Environment and Conservation - Public Health and Medical Care https://www.volunteersinitiativenepal.org/
Titolo
Let's Speak English (1st semester)
Periodo
19/02/2023 -
09/06/2023
Dove
Colombia
Età
18-99
Codice
WECO2023-MTV7
Contributo
140 € + 100 EUR
Lavoro
The volunteer will support the NGO bringing education to hundreds of kids.
The participant will teach English in a school with the local teacher together.
You can also propose, design materials based on the curriculum.
30-35 hours per week.
All ages, elementary and high school. Emphasis in grades 10 and 11 (age 15-17)
Luogo
Depending on the place you select (Bogotá OR Barranquilla) you may find different activities to do during free days.
BOGOTÁ is the capital of and largest city in Colombia. It is a place of convergence for people from all around the country and is therefore diverse and multicultural. Within this city, the past and present come together.
Thanks to this fusion, Bogotá is an ideal location with history, entertainment, night life, museums, delicious cuisine, culture, business, and much more.
For more information visit: https://colombia.travel/en/bogota
BARRANQUILLA, is one of Colombia's major cities, as well as a key tourist destination for locals and foreigners, a coastal city where you can enjoy the beach and warm weather.
Joy, music, and tradition are so much a part of this Colombian city, down to each of its squares and streets, that every day feels like a real carnival. The charm, warmth, and energy of the people of Barranquilla captivate the city's visitors.
This city offers a wide range of recreational and cultural activities. For example, you can visit the city's historic center, declared a Place of Cultural Interest in 1999, where you'll find tourist locations such as the Paseo de Bolívar, one of the most noteworthy avenues in the city, where City Hall, the Church of San Nicolas, the Plaza de San Roque, and multiple commercial buildings are located.
For more information visit: https://colombia.travel/en/barranquilla
One tourism activity per month is included by the local partner.
Alloggio
• Accommodation at the home of a member of the local partner team, in a private room with a shared bathroom.
• Three meals per day (usually lunch in the school)
• The local project provides funds for transportation on local bus system.
Requisiti e materiali
- To enter the country either Certificate of vaccination or a Covid test is required. - The volunteer must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to Covid-19. - The extra fee must be paid 1 month prior to the project starting via bank transfer or Paypal. - A fun, sociable, reliable profile with some teaching experience. - Language: basic Spanish and advance English. - Fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ruCp9WtsJYA7qWuo6 - Interview with WeCollab and the local partner.
- Motivational letter and Certificate of Good Conduct are required.
Info appuntamento
Depending on the place you select (Bogotá OR Barranquilla) you may find different activities to do during free days.
BOGOTÁ is the capital of and largest city in Colombia. It is a place of convergence for people from all around the country and is therefore diverse and multicultural. Within this city, the past and present come together.
Thanks to this fusion, Bogotá is an ideal location with history, entertainment, night life, museums, delicious cuisine, culture, business, and much more.
For more information visit: https://colombia.travel/en/bogota
BARRANQUILLA, is one of Colombia's major cities, as well as a key tourist destination for locals and foreigners, a coastal city where you can enjoy the beach and warm weather.
Joy, music, and tradition are so much a part of this Colombian city, down to each of its squares and streets, that every day feels like a real carnival. The charm, warmth, and energy of the people of Barranquilla captivate the city's visitors.
This city offers a wide range of recreational and cultural activities. For example, you can visit the city's historic center, declared a Place of Cultural Interest in 1999, where you'll find tourist locations such as the Paseo de Bolívar, one of the most noteworthy avenues in the city, where City Hall, the Church of San Nicolas, the Plaza de San Roque, and multiple commercial buildings are located.
For more information visit: https://colombia.travel/en/barranquilla
One tourism activity per month is included by the local partner.
NEAREST AIRPORT: BOG
NEAREST STATION: Bogotá OR Barranquilla
Organizzatore
This project will be carried out in cooperation with a non-profit organization which was founded decades ago in Colombia and works for the well-being and integral development of vulnerable and poor communities.
Through a wide range of programs focused on empowerment and sustainability, the organization's projects strengthen the capacity of individuals, families and communities, promoting social inclusion and the common good.
Currently, the organization is focused on bringing education and protection to more than 3,500 children, the development of skills and training for work and human development for an average of 1,000 men and women each year, and access to business development services and employment management to over 1,000 small business owners. Also, they assist in providing humanitarian assistance, reaching an average of 6,000 people each year in various parts of the country, through medical missions and other actions.
The local partner has the volunteer certification of the European Union EU Aid Volunteers Initiative as a hosting organization since 2019.
Titolo
Volunteer In-House
Periodo
01/03/2023 -
31/12/2023
Dove
Colombia
Età
25-99
Codice
WECO2023-VC01
Contributo
140 € + 20 EUR
Lavoro
IN HOUSE volunteering refers to inviting individuals to carry out mentoring sessions in their knowledge (management, marketing, projects, technology, etc.) by video call to hundreds of Latin American foundations that work fighting for human rights, gender equality, food security, the environment, among other causes.
Benefits:
• Collaborators with senior management positions who usually have limitations on travel to vulnerable populations for security reasons can participate.
• It is flexible and adjusts to the individual schedules of each collaborator.
• It is a sustained volunteering over time, unlike the activities that are carried out in outdoor volunteering that are only once a year.
• Promotes a permanent culture of cooperation and social responsibility.
Benefits:
• We have an alliance with the prestigious CESA University that certifies our programs and you will receive a certificate as a guest mentor from CESA for your resume when you request it.
• You can receive free coaching sessions and mentoring sessions with colleagues from other professions.
• You can attend all our courses on finance, accounting, marketing, etc.
• You will have support, training and permanent accompaniment from our team.
Luogo
This virtual camp will take place in Zoom / Google Meet / Whatsapp (any software that works for both parties, usually foundations at rural areas can do only video calls via Whatsapp).
All you need is a good internet connection, webcam, microphone.
Alloggio
Home, sweet home
Requisiti e materiali
• Language: intermediate Spanish
• Studies and experience are required in the field you want to volunteer in.
• Interview with WeCollab and the local partner.
• The participation fee (monthly).
IMPORTANT: Write in the application your availability and the area you want to volunteer/mentor in.
Info appuntamento
This virtual camp will take place in Zoom / Google Meet / Whatsapp (any software that works for both parties, usually foundations at rural areas can do only video calls via Whatsapp).
All you need is a good internet connection, webcam, microphone.
Organizzatore
This online volunteering is carried out in cooperation with a Colombian non-profit organization which aims to support the Social Leaders and Foundation Directors of Latin America so that they can create and strengthen their own non-profit organizations.
If these Foundations achieve their objectives, the whole society wins.
They also connect foundations all around Latin-America and to help them in every possible way.
Titolo
Eco-Volunteer
Periodo
01/04/2023 -
31/12/2023
Dove
Colombia
Età
18-99
Codice
WECO2023-MTV5
Contributo
140 € + 80 EUR
Lavoro
The main goal of the foundation is to help provide free, fun, inclusive and impactful activities for every child in the local community and nearby villages.
The volunteer will help to lead the foundation’s environmental education programme and to expand the number of activities and the impact of the programme.
During the Eco-weeks, every day for a week, the foundation runs different activities with the local children: beach clean-up, making bags, talks about birds, recycling workshops, art sessions, etc.
PLUS: The foundation is looking for someone to help and teach how best to organize recycling and waste infrastructure in the town to have the most impact.
If the expertise is only in education, that's okay, too. This requires more than 2 weeks, details discussed during the interview.
Before and after the Eco-weeks, the volunteer can help with different roles (teaching, sport activities, etc.) if help is needed.
There are always other volunteers who help with the activities from the foundation and sometimes the hostel guests join, too.
5-6 hours of help a day, 5 days a week. Transport is covered by the Foundation.
Luogo
The foundation and hostel are surrounded by nature, a river and the ocean is pretty close, too.
There also are a wide variety of activities available in and around the hostel: table tennis, pool, paddleboards, volleyball, football, tubing, kayak and loads of amazing beaches: Parque Tayrona, waterfalls, entrance to lost city, sunrise hike and much more.
The closest big city is Santa Marta with a national airport, you can reach it from Bogota, the capital, within an hour flight or from Cartagena by bus 5-6 hours. From Santa Marta you can get to the hostel by bus in 1.5h.
For more ideas and info: https://colombia.travel/en/santa-marta
Alloggio
The site is a stunning 2-hectare plot of land with a unique river beach and nature everywhere. You will enjoy daily visits from humming birds and howler monkeys.
It is a well-known hostel with DJs, bar and a lot of young people so be prepared for loud music sometimes, but good vibes are guaranteed.
The volunteer will stay in the hostel, in the volunteers’ dorm and will use shared bathrooms. The bed has a mosquito net.
There is free laundry service for the volunteers.
There is Wifi, but not brilliant.
The volunteer will receive 3 served meals per day in the hostel. There are discounted drinks and free drinking water.
Requisiti e materiali
- Languages: fluent Spanish and intermediate English. - To enter the country either Certificate of vaccination or a Covid test is required. - The volunteer must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to Covid-19. - The extra fee must be paid 1 month prior to the project starting via bank transfer or Paypal. - Experience of teaching children about environmental education. - Fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ruCp9WtsJYA7qWuo6 - Interview with WeCollab and the local partner. - Experience of setting up a recycling and waste management infrastructure is a PLUS. - IMPORTANT: write in the application your preferred dates (from/ until when)
Info appuntamento
The foundation and hostel are surrounded by nature, a river and the ocean is pretty close, too.
There also are a wide variety of activities available in and around the hostel: table tennis, pool, paddleboards, volleyball, football, tubing, kayak and loads of amazing beaches: Parque Tayrona, waterfalls, entrance to lost city, sunrise hike and much more.
The closest big city is Santa Marta with a national airport, you can reach it from Bogota, the capital, within an hour flight or from Cartagena by bus 5-6 hours. From Santa Marta you can get to the hostel by bus in 1.5h.
For more ideas and info: https://colombia.travel/en/santa-marta
NEAREST AIRPORT: SMR
NEAREST STATION: Santa Marta Bus Terminal
Organizzatore
This project will be carried out in cooperation with a non-profit organization that seeks to contribute to the social development, sport and educational growth of young people from Buritaca.
An award winning hostel situated on the River Buritaca, 25 min walk from the Caribbean coast of Colombia. The hostel has a foundation that runs educational, sporting and environmental projects to positively impact their local community.
Some of the activities carried out by the foundation and its volunteers:
- Sports club
- Community school
- English lessons
- Arts club
- Environmental education
- Recycling and waste management programme.
Titolo
Mogami
Periodo
08/04/2023 -
24/09/2023
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-23L-MG02
Contributo
140 € + 85 EUR
Lavoro
1) Helping to maintain the fields, grow kikurage and herbs, etc. 2) Taking care for chickens in free-range farms (watering, feeding, picking up eggs, etc.)
Luogo
Mogami Town in Yamagata Prefecture is a town of abundant rivers and springs. The Mitsuzawa district, located to the south of the town, is a nature-rich area surrounded by abundant spring water and forests and blessed with fresh, cool air. There are some hot springs in this town.
Alloggio
The house where the representative's grandparents used to live has been renovated and is being used as a accommodation for volunteers. Self cooking with a focus on locally grown produce and cage free eggs.
Requisiti e materiali
Motivation letter is needed! Volunteers need to have some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation), high motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, respect to the local culture and way of the local organization, being positive and cheerful about everything and interested in working in the rural areas.
Info appuntamento
Mogami Town in Yamagata Prefecture is a town of abundant rivers and springs. The Mitsuzawa district, located to the south of the town, is a nature-rich area surrounded by abundant spring water and forests and blessed with fresh, cool air. There are some hot springs in this town.
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND) from which it takes 4-5 hours by bullet train and local train or 9 hours by night bus and local train to the meeting point in Yamagata pref. Volunteers need to join On Arrival and Evaluation Seminars in Yokohama, so firstly should arrive at Tokyo airport by 08:00 on the starting day and can leave Tokyo airport after 18:00 on the ending day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGS11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Mogami no Shoen (MS) since 2021. Accepting farmers deepen their understanding of agriculture and rural areas through "farming experience" and accept volunteers to overcome the challenges of a declining population due to a falling birthrate and an ageing population. The aim is also to create various connections and exchanges between urban and rural areas through the experience of rural life and the dissemination of information from farming and mountain village areas. The representative of MS has been farming in a snowy spring village for 40 years. He has been living on a variety of crops, "rice", "vegetables", "wild vegetables", "kikurage mushrooms" and forests, with a focus on "cage free eggs". He is working energetically to do something about the depopulation of the area, and is planned 10 projects for five to seven days in 2022. The volunteers are expected to revitalize the area.
Titolo
Mogami
Periodo
08/04/2023 -
17/12/2023
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-23L-MG03
Contributo
140 € + 85 EUR
Lavoro
1) Helping to maintain the fields, grow kikurage and herbs, etc. 2) Taking care for chickens in free-range farms (watering, feeding, picking up eggs, etc.)
Luogo
Mogami Town in Yamagata Prefecture is a town of abundant rivers and springs. The Mitsuzawa district, located to the south of the town, is a nature-rich area surrounded by abundant spring water and forests and blessed with fresh, cool air. There are some hot springs in this town.
Alloggio
The house where the representative's grandparents used to live has been renovated and is being used as a accommodation for volunteers. Self cooking with a focus on locally grown produce and cage free eggs.
Requisiti e materiali
Motivation letter is needed! Volunteers need to have some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation), high motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, respect to the local culture and way of the local organization, being positive and cheerful about everything and interested in working in the rural areas.
Info appuntamento
Mogami Town in Yamagata Prefecture is a town of abundant rivers and springs. The Mitsuzawa district, located to the south of the town, is a nature-rich area surrounded by abundant spring water and forests and blessed with fresh, cool air. There are some hot springs in this town.
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND) from which it takes 4-5 hours by bullet train and local train or 9 hours by night bus and local train to the meeting point in Yamagata pref. Volunteers need to join On Arrival and Evaluation Seminars in Yokohama, so firstly should arrive at Tokyo airport by 08:00 on the starting day and can leave Tokyo airport after 18:00 on the ending day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGS11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Mogami no Shoen (MS) since 2021. Accepting farmers deepen their understanding of agriculture and rural areas through "farming experience" and accept volunteers to overcome the challenges of a declining population due to a falling birthrate and an ageing population. The aim is also to create various connections and exchanges between urban and rural areas through the experience of rural life and the dissemination of information from farming and mountain village areas. The representative of MS has been farming in a snowy spring village for 40 years. He has been living on a variety of crops, "rice", "vegetables", "wild vegetables", "kikurage mushrooms" and forests, with a focus on "cage free eggs". He is working energetically to do something about the depopulation of the area, and is planned 10 projects for five to seven days in 2022. The volunteers are expected to revitalize the area.
Titolo
Mogami
Periodo
08/04/2023 -
10/03/2024
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-23L-MG04
Contributo
140 € + 85 EUR
Lavoro
1) Helping to maintain the fields, grow kikurage and herbs, etc. 2) Taking care for chickens in free-range farms (watering, feeding, picking up eggs, etc.)
Luogo
Mogami Town in Yamagata Prefecture is a town of abundant rivers and springs. The Mitsuzawa district, located to the south of the town, is a nature-rich area surrounded by abundant spring water and forests and blessed with fresh, cool air. There are some hot springs in this town.
Alloggio
The house where the representative's grandparents used to live has been renovated and is being used as a accommodation for volunteers. Self cooking with a focus on locally grown produce and cage free eggs.
Requisiti e materiali
Motivation letter is needed! Volunteers need to have some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation), high motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, respect to the local culture and way of the local organization, being positive and cheerful about everything and interested in working in the rural areas.
Info appuntamento
Mogami Town in Yamagata Prefecture is a town of abundant rivers and springs. The Mitsuzawa district, located to the south of the town, is a nature-rich area surrounded by abundant spring water and forests and blessed with fresh, cool air. There are some hot springs in this town.
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND) from which it takes 4-5 hours by bullet train and local train or 9 hours by night bus and local train to the meeting point in Yamagata pref. Volunteers need to join On Arrival and Evaluation Seminars in Yokohama, so firstly should arrive at Tokyo airport by 08:00 on the starting day and can leave Tokyo airport after 18:00 on the ending day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGS11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Mogami no Shoen (MS) since 2021. Accepting farmers deepen their understanding of agriculture and rural areas through "farming experience" and accept volunteers to overcome the challenges of a declining population due to a falling birthrate and an ageing population. The aim is also to create various connections and exchanges between urban and rural areas through the experience of rural life and the dissemination of information from farming and mountain village areas. The representative of MS has been farming in a snowy spring village for 40 years. He has been living on a variety of crops, "rice", "vegetables", "wild vegetables", "kikurage mushrooms" and forests, with a focus on "cage free eggs". He is working energetically to do something about the depopulation of the area, and is planned 10 projects for five to seven days in 2022. The volunteers are expected to revitalize the area.
Titolo
Aizuwakamatsu
Periodo
08/04/2023 -
10/03/2024
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-23L-AI04
Contributo
140 € + 85 EUR
Lavoro
Volunteers will [1] Leaning support in Kodomo Shokudo(Children's cafeterias: It provides such children including those in the low income families with supper for free or at a low price.). Specifically, homework and subject learning is provided to about 15 primary and junior high school students. Volunteers also help with homework and crafts and make lunch and dinner together. [2]Supporting for nature activities (e.g. supporting children, preparing meals, preparing for hands-on learning, etc. It is not main work. It depend on season and timing.).
Luogo
Aizuwakamatsu city is called Samurai city. It is located in the eastern part of the Aizu region of Fukushima prefecture. It is the central city of Aizu region, surrounded by rich nature, including Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro and blessed with natural scenery. The organization is located in an area with an atmosphere of Taisho era Romanticism. Winter season (Dec.-Mar.) is quite cold, so vols. need to bring warm cloths.
Alloggio
Shared rooms in accommodation owned by the organization. It is different place with activity place. Men and women separated room. Cooking by yourself. Staffs also stay at the facility. No wifi in accommodation(but there is wifi in activity place).
Requisiti e materiali
Motivation letter is needed! Volunteers need to have some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation), respect to the local culture and way of the local organization, positive attitude to communicate with children, being Interested alternative school, children's social patriation and child poverty, high motivation to work hard, open mind, cooperation with others.
Info appuntamento
Aizuwakamatsu city is called Samurai city. It is located in the eastern part of the Aizu region of Fukushima prefecture. It is the central city of Aizu region, surrounded by rich nature, including Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro and blessed with natural scenery. The organization is located in an area with an atmosphere of Taisho era Romanticism. Winter season (Dec.-Mar.) is quite cold, so vols. need to bring warm cloths.
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND) from which it takes 5 hours by train and bus to the meeting point in Fukushima pref. Volunteers need to join On Arrival and Evaluation Seminars in Yokohama, so firstly should arrive at Tokyo airport by 08:00 on the starting day and can leave Tokyo airport after 18:00 on the ending day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDGs 1 (no poverty) and SDGs 4 (Quality Education), organized together with a local NPO, Terakoya Hojosha that aims to create a diverse learning environment that places children at the center and aims to promote children's participation in society. Their mission is to support 'Children's participation in society' and create a happy future for children. A characteristic of the learning at Terakoya Hojosya is that it attends to children's interests. The aim to create a happy future with children, each and every one of whom is important. In their all projects, it is importance on approving and affirming children and fostering a sense of self-affirmation, which is the children's energy, through their connections with others.