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Periodo
Dove
Età
Codice
Contributo
Titolo
Shirakami 4
Periodo
30/07/2024 -
07/08/2024
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-24S-0730A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
Supporting of children's nature camps, which take place from July 31 to Aug.7. Supporting various activities (farming/forestry experience, river play, BBQ, climbing, sports, etc.) while living together with the children, and preparing & cleaning up for the reception. Volunteers are also responsible for the safety of the children, providing behind-the-scenes support and encouragement for the children to enjoy their activities, and acting as a bridge between the children and foreigners. In addition, there is a possibility of doing environmental maintenance around the school. Work content may change depending on the weather, so a flexible attitude is important!
Luogo
The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). Enjoy rich nature around accommodation, taking a walk at morning, hot spring, etc.
Alloggio
Shared room in school dormitory. Volunteer take it in turns to sleep in tent to look after the children. Sleeping bag is needed! Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.
Requisiti e materiali
Volunteers should love kids and speak/understand some Japanese language. Responsibilities, group cooperativeness and high motivation are necessary! Volunteers have experienced the activity with kids are welcome! Motivation letter is required.
9,000 JPY (55 EUR by the rate on 2023 Nov. 18th) 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.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TYO
NEAREST STATION: The nearest international airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND) from which it takes 7 hours by bullet train and local train or 10 hours by night bus and local train to the meeting point in Aomori pref. Vols. need to arrive at NRT or HND by 18:00 on Jul. 29 and can leave there after 22:00 on Aug. 07. It is better to book flight on or after Aug. 08.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education), organized together with Shirakami Nature School (SNS) since 2006. Shirakami Mountains is one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees, registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993. SNS has a summer vacation program for children aged 7-12. Children will play and live in the nature to grow their independence, cultivate sensitivity, and learn group cooperation. This is also good opportunity for children to learn about international culture through communication with international volunteers.
Volunteers need to be ready to spend 24 hours with children during kids camp except some free times.
Titolo
Support Biodiversity in the Black Forest
Periodo
30/07/2024 -
13/08/2024
Dove
Germania
Età
18-99
Codice
IBG 20
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
This camp will take place for the first time this year. You will be in the middle of the Black Forest (at the gates of the national park of the same name) and support the foresters and trainees in their work.
There are three main tasks for this year:
• Mowing of protected mountain meadows. For reasons of nature conservation, it is not
permitted to drive on these meadows with machines (issue of soil compaction), so manual
labour is required here and everyone is grateful for your support.
• Maintaining capercaillie habitats (removing wood and cutting branches, as the birds need
passageways). The capercaillie is the largest chicken bird in Europe and is threatened with
extinction in Germany.
• Forest maintenance: removing branches from trees (with or without a ladder)
The work will be led by a professional instructor, so no previous experience is needed. You will work around 30 hours per week, somewhere between 8am to 4pm from Monday to Friday with a lunchbreak. You will reach the work place on foot, it's not far.
The camp is perfect for you if you love nature, you will be working outside all day. What's more, the forestry base is remote, so you can spend a lot of time with the others or on your own at the barbecue area or in the forest, meadows or hiking trails around the building. A blessing if you need a break.
Luogo
The Allerheiligen forest district is located in south-west Germany, approx. 30 km from the French border as the crow flies. You will live and work in the middle of nature, in the direct neighbourhood of the Black Forest National Park.
There are many hiking opportunities, some of which start directly from the accommodation (Karlsruher Grat, Allerheiligen waterfalls, national park). Easily accessible with the small buses: Mummelsee, Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Freudenstadt, summer toboggan runs etc.
Alloggio
The accommodation will be on the first floor in the base building of the forest district. The base building is called “Kriesenhof” and the forest district is called “Allerheiligen”. It will be basic but with all facilities needed, such as a kitchen, a shower, a bathroom, WIFI and a washing machine. Participants will sleep on matrasses, all in one room. Please bring a sleeping bag (and a pillow if needed) with you!
Your group of volunteers will be responsible for grocery shopping and cooking together. The food will be bought with the camp budget and everybody will take turns for cooking, washing the dishes and cleaning. In order to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet, we encourage volunteers to reduce meat and try more sustainable dishes.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: SXB
NEAREST STATION: Ottenhöfen
Titolo
Kids as Architects - Schwanfeld
Periodo
30/07/2024 -
10/08/2024
Dove
Germania
Età
18-99
Codice
IBG 21
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The Workcamp takes place during the school summer vacation. There will be a children's holiday program in which the children will build a 'Hüttendorf', a hut village, in the forest: Wood will be the core building material. The children become both the architect and carpenter of their own small house. They have the freedom to decide for themselves what their hut looks like and try out
whether it works. Nevertheless some support help is needed, and that will be your task.
So if you enjoy looking after and playing with children, have a bit of manual dexterity, enjoy being outdoors and are willing to communicate with hands and feet (the children speak only German, some may speak a little English), then this camp is right for you. You are welcome to pass on children's songs from your home country, play traditional games from your culture with the children or any other activities you can think of.
Luogo
Schwanfeld is situated in the north-western part of Bavaria, in between the cities of Schweinfurt and Würzburg. Only about 2,000 people live in this small community. The very motivated and active major of the village is looking forward to accompanying the volunteers, showing them around and telling them more about the historical and regional specialties of Schwanfeld.
A big highlight of Schwanfeld is the BERGAMO Festival which takes place on the weekend after the first half of your Workcamp. Aside from the village’s own sights (museum, church) and events there is beautiful nature and nearby larger cities like Würzburg to discover.
Alloggio
You will live in the community centre: A complete kitchen with all appliances is available. There are toilets in the community center as well, a shower is available in the town hall - directly opposite. We will provide partition walls in the community center so that everyone has some privacy. You will sleep on camp beds, so please bring your own sleeping bag (and a pillow if needed).
Requisiti e materiali
It is not necessary to speak German in order to participate, however it is a big help for sure! The children usually don’t speak English but some of the kids have an international background so you might be able to communicate with some of them in your mother tongue. NOTE: Please attach a Motivation Letter with your application! We would like to know your motivation to work with children, if you have any experience in this field, and if you speak (a bit of) German. In addition, since you will be working with children, you will be required to provide a certificate of good conduct before the start of the camp.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NUE
NEAREST STATION: Waigolshausen
Organizzatore
The community of Schwanfeld is the oldest village in Germany. Some years back, proof was found of a former 'Bandkeramik' (Linear Pottery Culture) settlement outside of the present village from presumably 5500 B.C. Schwanfeld is happy to show their treasures of the golden days to international volunteers and invites the group to get to know more about the south of Germany.
This is the 11th time an international Workcamp will take place in Schwanfeld – and the citizens will be very welcoming and excited to meet the new volunteers after the success of previous years. Invitations by local associations and the village youngsters have led to many cordial encounters and friendships in the past.
Titolo
AROUND THE MILL
Periodo
31/07/2024 -
14/08/2024
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCF-3301
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Take part in the rehabilitation of an old mill, in the charming town of Isle, in the heart of the forest!
You will continue to restore the mill area, clearing weeds, consolidating and solidifying the walls and rebuilding its destroyed parts. The area you will work on corresponds to the junction zone between the stream and the waterwheel mechanism. You will be supervised by a technical leader who will teach you different traditional methods.
Luogo
Isle is a French town located in the department of Haute-Vienne in the New Aquitaine region, bordering the town of Limoges, famous for its porcelain, but rich in history and heritage.
The commune benefits from an exceptional living environment where nature is omnipresent.
In the town centre, flowery gardens, green spaces and leisure facilities are to be discovered alongside local shops and services. Just a few minutes walk away, Isle has a rural protected area shaped by the two valleys of the Vienne and Aurence rivers. Throughout the woods, meadows and fields, there are the several castles and manor houses that together make up the town, with an urban dynamism offered by the town of Limoges, only 5 minutes away.
Alloggio
You will be accommodated in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a communal living room where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. You will share the various collective tasks (cleaning, activities, etc.) and prepare meals together.
A budget will be allocated to the leaders, and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local products. Our aim is to encourage vegetarian eating using local, seasonal produce, while respecting participants' diets and discovering local cuisine together. WIFI is available. The laundry will be done by hand.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: CDG
NEAREST STATION: Limoges train Station
Organizzatore
The municipality of Isle plans to restore an old mill and its miller house in the forest located close to town. To do so, several volunteering works will be undertaken: the construction of a shelter for hunters, an educational room for the leisure centre, a hiking trail and the reactivation of the mill.
Through this project, you will participate in this restoration and you will discover and share a human and cultural experience with the inhabitants of the town. You will also be near the French capital of porcelain, Limoges.
More information: www.ville-isle.fr
Titolo
THE DOLMEN TRAIL AND STONE WALL
Periodo
31/07/2024 -
14/08/2024
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCF-3404
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Do you love heritage and nature and want to help out? Come and help to enhance a communal path in Cesseras that leads to an old dolmen.
You'll also have the chance to work on a dry-stone wall that has collapsed beside a path. As you continue your walk, you will come across a very old chapel, of which only the foundations remain. You can carry out some maintenance work to enhance it.
The municipality is keen to maintain its footpaths for the enjoyment of walkers. Discover the rich heritage of the municipality and the surrounding area. Your job will be to enhance the site by carrying out minor landscaping work and clearing undergrowth.
This work is essential to maintain the path while allowing visitors, walkers and the curious from all walks of life to come and discover this small heritage site!
Luogo
Cesseras is a small village of 430 inhabitants located in the south-west of the Hérault department in the south of France. Benefiting from a Mediterranean climate and a remarkable natural environment, the site of the village of Cesseras has been frequented for thousands of years. This is evidenced by the 6,000-year-old footprints and cave paintings discovered in the famous Coquille cave (Aldène cave), and the Cigalière dolmen on the Causse. If you're a nature and heritage lover, you can stroll among the vines to the sound of the cicadas, take part in outdoor activities, go to the river or explore the surrounding area. From Minerve to Olargues, classified as the most beautiful villages in France, the Minervois villages will delight you with their unusual charm and emblematic character.
You can also make cultural discoveries and share festive moments with the locals.
Alloggio
The accommodation will be at the local gite. Sleeping in a dormitory and communal living in a municipal room provided for the group. You will share in the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the leaders and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local produce.
Requisiti e materiali
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.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: CCF
NEAREST STATION: CESSERAS BUS STATION
Organizzatore
This is the first partnership with this small community. The local councillors want to enhance and maintain the small village's heritage. They also want to welcome young people from France and abroad to this small village to create a lively atmosphere and facilitate exchanges and moments of sharing with the inhabitants.
Titolo
ZOOMER Camp
Periodo
31/07/2024 -
09/08/2024
Dove
Messico
Età
18-99
Codice
VIVE24.01
Contributo
140 € + 425
EUR
Lavoro
The volunteers will get a training with the facilitators during the summer course, conducting activities, games, dynamics, songs, etc., that promote in the participating children the love and empathy for nature, biodiversity, and for animals. Some of the activities that the volunteers will carry out include:
• Renovating some areas of the Zoo.
• Cleaning and repainting spaces to prepare for the arrival of children to the summer course.
• Preparing recreational activities and games with local facilitators to engage children during the summer course.
• Participating with the children in the summer course as support to the facilitators and activity coordinators at the Zoo, having fun and learning together.
Luogo
Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacán in Mexico, is a historically and culturally rich city. Founded in the 16th century, Morelia is known for its impressive colonial architecture, including numerous Baroque and Neoclassical buildings, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is also famous for its vibrant cultural life, which includes music festivals, theater, and cinema. Additionally, Morelia is renowned for its traditional cuisine, which includes dishes such as tamales, corundas, and carnitas.
Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacán, offers a variety of activities for all tastes:
• Exploration of the Historic Center: Stroll through the picturesque cobblestone streets and admire the colonial architecture of the Cathedral and historic buildings.
• Visit to Museums and Art Galleries: Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the city by visiting museums such as the Alfredo Zalce Contemporary Art Museum and the Crafts House.
• Tasting of Local Gastronomy.
Alloggio
The accommodation will be in a Hostel located in the downtown of Morelia, Michoacan. With services like Wi-Fi, hot water, etc. ATMs and medical centers are nearby. Food will be provided.
Requisiti e materiali
This camp is open for everyone who are sensible and open minded. It is crucial for the participants to respect, open to learn and appreciate the conditions of a different culture.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: MLM
NEAREST STATION: Terminal de Autobuses Morelia.
Organizzatore
Join the volunteer team at the Morelia Zoo and be part of the city's most exciting educational experience! Transformed into a vibrant center for environmental learning, the Morelia Zoo stands as the epicenter for raising awareness about environmental conservation, biodiversity, and the preservation of flora and fauna.
The mission is simple yet crucial: to educate and sensitize our visitors, especially the youth, about the importance of protecting our furry, scaly, and feathered friends, as well as the environment we share with them.
One of the flagship activities is hosting students from various schools, who have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating animal world while understanding the delicate situation of some species and our fundamental role in their conservation.
Every year, the doors are opened for the renowned summer course, where children enjoy three unforgettable weeks surrounded by nature and fun. Expert instructors guide the little ones through playful activities designed not only to awaken their curiosity but also to cultivate empathy and love for the care of animals and our planet.
To make this exciting project possible, we need your help. If you are a committed young person, passionate about biodiversity and nature, with a love for fun and children's activities, join us! Become part of the volunteer team and contribute to the maintenance of the facilities and the development of educational activities during the summer course!
Titolo
THE MIDI STONES QUARRIES
Periodo
31/07/2024 -
14/08/2024
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCF-6906
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Dreaming of lavender fields and Provence? Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux offers you a picture-postcard landscape and the chance to get involved in a project that will plunge you into the history of the town's famous quarries...
What do Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, Paris, Lyon, Marseille and New York have in common? It's hard to believe that many of the buildings in these major cities still stand on foundations that originated in this small town in the Drôme region. In the 19th century, the quarrying of stone from the south of France was in full swing. The site had specific infrastructures for extracting and transporting blocks of stone, especially to the Rhône. Mining ceased after the Second World War and the site reverted to its natural state as the years went by. Today, the remains of this activity are still present, and there is a determination to preserve them, in order to pass on their unique history. Thanks to their rich biodiversity, the former quarries could become a sensitive natural area in the near future.
Respecting the site, you will be working to complete an inclined surface on a path that has been damaged by rainwater run-off. On a sloping, wooded and rocky site, you will be creating gutters to allow the water to drain away. This work is a continuation of the projects carried out in 2022 and 2023.
If you love nature, history and travelling, this is the job for you! You don't need any skills, but a good dose of motivation and a good mood will make this project unforgettable.
Luogo
The town of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux (population 9,000) is located in the Drôme department, in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, on the axis of the Rhône Valley, in an area with a Mediterranean climate. Drôme provençale is a tourist region with many assets. As well as plenty of sunshine, you'll find an unspoilt environment and a warm, friendly atmosphere as you wander through the narrow streets of the mediaeval town. Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux is the ideal place to discover the Tricastin, Drôme Provençale and northern Vaucluse. The city itself boasts an important cultural heritage with its cathedral, townhouses and archaeological collections. What's more, in and around the town, gastronomy takes pride of place with the Tricastin black truffle.
On the other hand, don't look for the three castles that gave their name to the town, based on a fanciful interpretation of the term tricastin. However, the town does have a rich history, which is now at the heart of our worksite project. You'll have the chance to discover its secrets through guided tours and workshops. There's also a rich cultural programme during the summer, with concerts, presentations of crafts and arts disciplines, etc. As for leisure activities, you'll be able to use the town's many facilities and organise excursions to discover the wider area (Gorges de l'Ardèche, Montélimar, Grotte Chauvet, etc.).
Alloggio
You will be accommodated in individual tents near the 2003 municipal stadium, which is close to sports facilities (football stadium, city stadium, skate park, watersports complex, etc.) and close to the town centre. The site will be for the sole use of the group, who will have keys to control access.
The changing rooms will provide separate areas for toilets and showers. A room will be equipped for meals and be used as a shelter in the event of bad weather (heatwave, storms). There will also be grassy, shaded areas where you can enjoy the outdoors. Together, you'll help to organise community life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take it in turns to prepare meals using locally sourced produce. As far as possible, we will promote vegetarian meals using local, seasonal produce, while ensuring that all participants' diets are respected and that local gastronomy is discovered.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: MRS
NEAREST STATION: Pierrelatte SNCF station Marseille-Saint-Charles and Lyon-Part-Dieu stations
Organizzatore
The town of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux is attached to its history and heritage. It is a tourist town in the Drôme Provençale region that is also keen to protect the environment. By hosting this third volunteer work camp, Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux aims to reveal the cultural richness of its region by combining heritage and nature.
Titolo
Never Forget: Ravensbrück 2
Periodo
31/07/2024 -
09/08/2024
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
VJF24 2.7
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Re:nember them! In this workcamp you can get involved in the preservation of the former Nazi women's concentration camp Ravensbrück.
Study part:
Join us for the first week to get to know the Ravensbrück Memorial and its history. We will deal intensively and artistically with biographies of imprisoned women and survivors who were imprisoned in the Ravensbrück concentration camp and afterwards in the subcamp Waldbaulager, which is part of the Ravensbrück concentration camp.
Also there will be an audio workshop based on the impressions of the sight.
Work part:
Various maintenance works in the exterior of the memorial and the collections.
Luogo
Brandenburg small town in lake and river landscape, possibility of canoeing, cycling and swimming, by train in one hour in Berlin and train connection to the Baltic Sea.
Alloggio
You will live in a shared rooms in the youth hostel on the grounds of the memorial in the former houses of the concentration camp wardens. Full board, simple meals. Please indicate food allergies, etc. when registering.
Requisiti e materiali
Please be fully vaccinated (2 to 3 shots of one of the following vaccines: BioNtech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca or Johnson&Johnson) or recovered (date of infection must be min. 28 days old and max. 90 days old).
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BER
Organizzatore
The former women's concentration camp Ravensbrück was built in 1939 near the small town of Fürstenberg/Havel. Until its liberation in April 1945, over 120,000 women and children, 20,000 men and 1,000 underage young women from the so-called "Uckermark Youth Protection Camp" were imprisoned there. The prisoners came from more than 40 nations. They had to perform forced labor in various sectors, e.g. for SS factories or the Siemens company. Their daily lives were marked by hunger, mistreatment and poor hygienic conditions. Tens of thousands of prisoners were killed. Today, the Ravensbrück Memorial preserves traces and records, promotes remembering and research, and creates a place for active learning and encounters. Every year, international work camps are organized in cooperation with the memorial.
www.ravensbrueck-sbg.de
Titolo
RECONSTRUCTION CLASSROOM CAMP
Periodo
01/08/2024 -
15/08/2024
Dove
Mozambico
Manica
Età
18-70
Codice
AJOMOV WC 8-8-2024
Contributo
140 € + 270
€
Lavoro
WORK
Promotion Environmental Education;
Working with Community;
Work with local NGOs, to develop social & community work;
Also create recreation activities such as game, song, intercultural exchange together.
Luogo
Manica is a province of Mozambique. It has an area of 62,272 km² and a population of 1,945,994 (2017 census). The province is surrounded by Zimbabwe in the west, Tete Province in the northwest, Sofala Province in the east, Save River in the south, and Zambezi river in the northeast. Chimoio is the capital of the province.[4] The highest mountain in Mozambique, Mount Binga (2436 m), lies in this province near the border with Zimbabwe. The Manica province is divided into nine districts and 34 administrative regions.
The child is the future of tomorrow and this child needs to be trained on the basis of education, duties and social rights in its integration with community. come and make a child smile come and see our culture because, our action has always been focused on improving social life and community life.
Alloggio
Stay in the house and tent. Share one big room together, separate male and female. You will take turn to cook. There is wifi available.
TERMINAL
Manica City Terminal
Requisiti e materiali
PARTICIPANTION FEE
270 € Baht including food, accommodation. Excluding travel cost, insurance and personal expense.
Info appuntamento
Titolo
STREET CHILDREN WELFARE CAMP
Periodo
01/08/2024 -
14/08/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-99
Codice
SMILE CTWC 610
Contributo
140 € + 250
EUR
Lavoro
Target Group for these camps:- Helping Children from the street( mostly refugees) between 3-12 years old, of India to get basic education,vocational and hygienic training etc. Daily hundreds of children receives support at our different centres around the state of West Bengal. . Project Back ground :- India having uncountable numbers of street and slum dwellers . There are thousands of poor refugees coming every year from nearby countries and from different small towns and villages to the big cities and most of these families are living in a very poorly condition at slums and street corners . These families bring their children to help them in begging ,household work ,rag picking activities, even some girls been forcibly thrown to the dark life of prostitution. So it is really a shame of the so called civilised societies where we belong . We have got our ongoing projects for these unfortunate street children at the different locations of big cities. Now there are opportunities available for international youth volunteers as well to help and support these unfortunate girls and mothers of the street children in and around. Work and Activities :- Most important target of the project is to bring smile among these children and provide confidence and moral support to them .Volunteer would use different way of informal education technique to present a unique and attractive way of informal education programs for these kids .Most of these kids speaks local Bengali /Hindi language but they are very smart and intelligent, so teaching them with the support of local coordinator would not be so difficult ,just little bit of patience and involvement can solve this problem easily. All volunteers would go through orientation after arrival and local language classes also would be there during camp days. There would also be a workshop every evening when volunteers would prepare the next day lesson plan of action . Volunteers would also help local coordinator in other activities like giving shower food distribution, organising drama,story telling and entertainment games for the children.whole camp would be run under the supervision ofexperienced local project coordinator. SMILE society always tries to give international volunteers a big scope to know about the local communities and understand the family environment. Tentative Daily Schedule: Wake up early morning: 9:0am Breakfast :9:30 am Manual Actiont hour : .10-12 noon Lunch at 12:30-1p.m Lesson plan preparation time : 1-2:30 pmlate afternoon: 3:30- 6:30pm, work with childrenDinner: 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing ) After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends. 10 pm bed time Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with o
Luogo
India is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition, Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. More over if anyone get a chance to live with the local host family then that brings extra bonus to any traveler .It helps to learn the culture ,tradition,language while staying within the normal people of the society.Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends . Organised Weekends Cultural City trip also available against extra cost of Euro 80/head for 2 days (8am-4pm during Saturday and Sunday ). Minimum 2 person required for the trip.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family/school building as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, Common toilet and limited wifi available. 2-4 volunteers in one room on shared basis, (normally male and female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .Early morning and after evening(6pm-8am) Airport transfers is not possible. You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative as per infosheet. Food: You will get 3 times local food from local host. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.
Requisiti e materiali
We need energetic your volunteer with open mind and ready to get their hand dirty. Volunteers need to be strong and flexible. India is a beautiful country but can be challenging for some people . Local culture,people are interesting. weather is hot and humid in summer but please t during winter ,so get ready to explore an amazing country with full of surprises . Due to big cultural differences some volunteer might face cultural shock Our request to all New comers please read about India and Indian culture as much as possible before you apply for the project. If you got any queries ask us anytime. Do not forget to use our what s app for any doubts or questions. These are the documents we need on arrival :-Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.you should not have any criminal records. What to bring: You can follow traditional packing lists, small bag pack should be fine with locking access. Here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per your local doctor. malaria medication flashlightumbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagRain coat /umbrella during monsoon. Snacks from your country for kids, host family and volunteersMusic/ dress / special souvenir from your countryMedicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal useClothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly).sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Mosquito net, Toilet paper, Soap and shampoo for personal use.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: CCU
NEAREST STATION: CCU
Organizzatore
All IVS network
Titolo
PAINTING and RENOVATION OF SCHOOL BUILDING
Periodo
01/08/2024 -
15/08/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-99
Codice
SMILE PRWC 21
Contributo
140 € + 250
EUR
Lavoro
Work: International volunteers will help the organisation to repaint and renovation of the school building for Street Children under the supervision of Camp Incharge. This camp included with manual activities mostly during the day time. Afternoon time volunteers will have a chance to do cultural exchange, language Exchange and workshops. Tentative Daily Schedule: Wake up early morning: 9:0am Breakfast :9:30 am Manual Actiont hour : .10-12 noon Lunch at 12:30-1p.m late afternoon: 2- 5:30pm, work at Nursary Dinner: 7-7:30 pm ( volunteers required help themselves in serving ,washing ) After 8 pm exit door would be closed.No one allowed to go out or come in the accommodation after 8 pm everyday including weekends. 10 pm bed time Please remember that programme schedule or project site can be changed or altered by the Project In-charge if required and all volunteers are requested to cooperate with our local members and partners. All schedule should be followed and mandatory for everyone to participate and contribute
Luogo
India is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition, Interesting people Explore the country with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time. This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners It is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. More over if anyone get a chance to live with the local host family then that brings extra bonus to any traveler .It helps to learn the culture ,tradition,language while staying within the normal people of the society.Kolkata( itself is a great tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist places during weekends . Organised Weekends Cultural City trip also available against extra cost of Euro 80/head for 2 days (8am-4pm during Saturday and Sunday ). Minimum 2 person required for the trip.
Alloggio
Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family/school building as per available on arrival ( on cot with mattress/on floor with mattress, Common toilet and limited wifi available. 2-4 volunteers in one room on shared basis, (normally male and female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .Early morning and after evening(6pm-8am) Airport transfers is not possible. You are requested to meet our representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning with our representative as per infosheet. Food: You will get 3 times local food from local host. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes (veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life.
Requisiti e materiali
We need energetic your volunteer with open mind and ready to get their hand dirty. Volunteers need to be strong and flexible. India is a beautiful country but can be challenging for some people . Local culture,people are interesting. weather is hot and humid in summer but please t during winter ,so get ready to explore an amazing country with full of surprises . Due to big cultural differences some volunteer might face cultural shock Our request to all New comers please read about India and Indian culture as much as possible before you apply for the project. If you got any queries ask us anytime. Do not forget to use our what s app for any doubts or questions. These are the documents we need on arrival :-Passport copyVISA copyPhotograph( recent colour copy)Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.you should not have any criminal records. What to bring: You can follow traditional packing lists, small bag pack should be fine with locking access. Here are several items that would be particularly helpful for this volunteer experience: A bed sheetVaccination as per your local doctor. malaria medication flashlightumbrella mosquito repellent with DEET sunscreen alarm clock OR watch with alarm clock journal sleeping bagRain coat /umbrella during monsoon. Snacks from your country for kids, host family and volunteersMusic/ dress / special souvenir from your countryMedicine and first aid supplies for emergency personal useClothing: - fibrous (ex: linen or cotton or anything that is COOL and dries fast in natural sun) - for women, bring conservative clothing that covers the shoulders (ex: shirts with capped sleeves) NO shorts, bikinis, sleeveless clothes outside your own bed room (strictly).sandals head covering (bandanas, hat) towel that dries FAST.Mosquito net, Toilet paper, Soap and shampoo for personal use.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: CCU
NEAREST STATION: CCU
Organizzatore
ALL IVS NETWORK
Titolo
Street Children Welfare Project
Periodo
01/08/2024 -
14/08/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-70
Codice
SMILECTWC623
Contributo
140 € + 250
€
Progetto
Work & Activities :- Most important target of the project is to bring smile among these children and
provide confidence and moral support to them .Volunteer would use different way of informal
education technique to present a unique and attractive way of informal education programs for these
kids .Most of these kids speaks local Bengali /Hindi language but they are very smart and intelligent,
so teaching them with the support of local coordinator would not be so difficult ,just little bit of
patience and involvement can solve this problem easily. All volunteers would go through orientation
after arrival and local language classes also would be there during camp days. There would also be a
workshop every evening when volunteers would prepare the next day lesson plan of action .
Volunteers would also help local coordinator in other activities like giving shower food distribution,
organising drama,story telling and entertainment games for the children.whole camp would be run
under the supervision ofexperienced local project coordinator. SMILE society always tries to give
international volunteers a big scope to know about the local communities and understand the family
environment.
Lavoro
work:-
Target Group for these camps:- Helping Children from the street( mostly refugees) between 3-12
years old, of India to get basic education,vocational and hygienic training etc. Daily hundreds of
children receives support at our different centres around the state of West Bengal. .
Project Back ground :- India having uncountable numbers of street and slum dwellers . There are
thousands of poor refugees coming every year from nearby countries and from different small towns
and villages to the big cities and most of these families are living in a very poorly condition at slums
and street corners . These families bring their children to help them in begging ,household work ,rag
picking activities, even some girls been forcibly thrown to the dark life of prostitution. So it is really a
shame of the so called civilised societies where we belong . We have got our ongoing projects for
these unfortunate street children at the different locations of big cities. Now there are opportunities
available for international youth volunteers as well to help and support these unfortunate girls and
mothers of the street children in and around.
Luogo
India is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition, Interesting people ! Explore the country
with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time.
This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people
are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata
is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners! It
is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. More over if anyone get a chance to live with
the local host family then that brings extra bonus to any traveler .It helps to learn the culture
,tradition,language while staying within the normal people of the society.Kolkata( itself is a great
tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist
places during weekends . Organised Weekends Cultural City trip also available against extra cost of
Euro 80/head for 2 days (8am-4pm during Saturday & Sunday ). Minimum 2 person required for the
trip.
Attività formative
India is an amazing country with diverse culture and tradition, Interesting people ! Explore the country
with exciting diversity .Kolkata ,the city of joy was known before as Calcutta since the colonial time.
This ancient city was used to be the capital of British colonial period. This city has full of heart ,people
are basically belongs to the middle class . There are also rich and poor people all around . City Kolkata
is know for its busy traffic ,huge population ,warm welcome and poverty around the street corners! It
is a great place to visit for every tourist coming to India. More over if anyone get a chance to live with
the local host family then that brings extra bonus to any traveler .It helps to learn the culture
,tradition,language while staying within the normal people of the society.Kolkata( itself is a great
tourist place with its historical value ) is well connected with many famous and attractive tourist
places during weekends . Organised Weekends Cultural City trip also available against extra cost of
Euro 80/head for 2 days (8am-4pm during Saturday & Sunday ). Minimum 2 person required for the
trip.
Alloggio
Accommodation and food :-
Accommodation: Dormitory basis in host family/school building as per available on arrival ( on cot
with mattress/on floor with mattress, Common toilet and limited wifi available. 2-4 volunteers in one
room on shared basis, (normally male & female separate room). You will get accommodation till 6 pm
on the last day of your camp.We are unable to provide you any accommodation before or after these
dates. Please arrange your own accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure .Early
morning and after evening(6pm-8am) Airport transfers is not possible. You are requested to meet our
representative at the meeting place on exact time given above. If you arrive early then you can have
your stay in any of the different hotels available nearby Airport, within 2 -3 km .on the road popularly
called as V.I.P road. You are requested to take any cab to check in any of these hotels. If you arrive at
earlier night then you are requested to stay inside the airport terminal and meet at the next morning
with our representative as per infosheet.
Food: You will get 3 times local food from local host. Please do not expect any kind of special dishes
(veg/non veg) or cold drinks or special living room or air conditioned room during your term. You are
requested to get ready for a simple and challenging life
Requisiti e materiali
We need energetic your volunteer with open mind and ready to get their hand dirty. Volunteers need
to be strong and flexible. India is a beautiful country but can be challenging for some people . Local
culture,people are interesting. weather is hot and humid in summer but please t during winter ,so get
ready to explore an amazing country with full of surprises . Due to big cultural differences some
volunteer might face cultural shock! Our request to all New comers please read about India and Indian
culture as much as possible before you apply for the project. If you got any queries ask us anytime.
Do not forget to use our what's app for any doubts or questions.
These are the documents we need on arrival :-
*Passport copy
*VISA copy
*Photograph( recent colour copy)
*Parents permission letter if you are below 18 years.
*you should not have any criminal records.
Meeting Point: At 12 noon outside the Kolkata (international terminal gate 4A) airport arrival gate on
the first day of your camo. Or as per arrival details. Transfer available between 8 am-6pm
only( subject prior confirmation).Please contact us if required.
Transportation : You will have to use the local available public transportation
( Train/Bus) the camp during your term. Airport transfer would be available only
between 8am-6pm subject to prior confirmation. .
SMILE Host family is at Madhyamgram which is at the north of the Kolkata city
next to Kolkata Airport (8 km from Airport and 20 km from Kolkata city center)
Info appuntamento
Organizzatore
Partner:-
Do you like to help SMILE NGO to bring a smile to the most neglected children living on the street of
kolkata ,India.This project is all about bringing smile to all underprivileged refugee children from the
street of kolkata. SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is
a registered Non profit working for these underprivileged communities around the state of West
Bengal since 2003 . SMILE mission is to provide volunteers with a workcamp that will enable them to
make an important contribution to these poor and needy kids from the street. Our foremost goal is to
"Bring Smile around" We ensure that all volunteers are provided with a safe and enriching experience.
Our flexible approach means that you will be given a placement to suit your needs and time scale. All
international students are also welcome to take part in our Programme. Our unique placements could
become the trip of a lifetime.
Titolo
Utopiacity- Building the future today
Periodo
02/08/2024 -
18/08/2024
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ijgd 24338
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
There is always something to do in Utopiastadt. The historic railway station building is currently being renovated with a lot of voluntary help. Windows have to be sanded down, walls knocked down or plastered and floors laid.
And that's just what's happening in the station building. With an area of around 40,000 square metres, the Utopiastadt Campus offers space for all kinds of urban games. In addition to the big topic of bicycles (rental, repair, cargo bike and electric drive), this also includes our wonderful Café Hutmacher, a small coffee roastery, an open workshop for the neighbourhood, a small garden, lots of open space to create your own designs and even a real circus tent.
All of these things are run and maintained by volunteers. Our circus tent, for example, needs intensive care. Dismantling the poles, sanding down, mending the tarpaulin, repainting and polishing everything. Wouldn't that be something for you?
It never gets boring with us!
Come along and build Utopiastadt with us
Luogo
If you don't feel like hanging out in our beer garden, the sandy area, the barbecue garden or at our concerts, there's plenty of variety nearby. In addition to the aforementioned bouldering hall (https://bouldercafe-wuppertal.de/), there is an outdoor pool within walking distance, which is also being renovated and renaturalised by local residents (https://freibad-mirke.de/).
Of course, you shouldn't miss the world-famous suspension railway in Wuppertal. (Life motto: Float through Wuppertal once in your life). And the Schwebodrom gives a great VR impression of the history of this unique means of transport (https://schwebodrom.com/de/). The Wuppertal Green Zoo is also always worth a visit, whatever your age.
We also lend out bicycles free of charge. As a group, you will also be provided with an electric cargo bike for shopping. The Nordbahntrasse runs right past our premises and is a straight cycle path without hills, on which no cars are allowed to drive. Ideal for learning to cycle.
It is also particularly worthwhile to simply take a stroll through the neighbourhood on foot, as most of the houses are still old buildings.
But be careful: Be prepared for the fact that every hill is followed by a new one.
You can also get to Cologne, Düsseldorf or Dortmund quickly by train for a day trip.
Alloggio
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.
Accommodation: A lot will take place on the grounds of Utopiastadt, here you will use the communal kitchen with everyone else, you can barbecue here and in the evening you can sit outside together or use the garden, everything is communal and not just for the workcamp.
You will sleep in the Wiesenwerke, which is a 7-minute walk from Utopiastadt. We will be kindly provided with a nice room to sleep in and a great kitchen for your breakfast.
Requisiti e materiali
This camp is open to people who enjoy working with their hands, who are interested in community and creative urban development, who want to help shape an urban quarter for the neighbourhood and who want to engage with social issues. Motivation letter necessary!
Note: Involvement and contact with fellow Utopiastadt participants and local volunteers is a central feature of this camp.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRW
NEAREST STATION: Düsseldorf Airport. We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or carshare that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Organizzatore
The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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Social Media Project Partner: https://www.utopiastadt.eu/
Titolo
GIVING NATURE A HAND 2.0
Periodo
02/08/2024 -
11/08/2024
Dove
Portogallo
Età
18-30
Codice
PT-IPJ 10.7
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The volunteering tasks will all be directed or related to ecosystem restoration. The activities include pruning young trees and pruning and management of pine trees and other native species, to accelerate their growth (with pruning shears and other cutting tools); opening and maintenance of access paths for volunteers and visitors; restore riparian vegetation; construction of barriers to water runoff with local materials, to increase infiltration and improve the soil; control of invasive plant species, namely the Acacia dealbata, a non-native tree that occupies and degrades local ecosystems, competing with native species (control is carried out by pulling small trees and ring barking medium and large trees, using a pocketknife); camera trapping: consists of installing and collecting photo
Luogo
The location of the workcamp is in a remote rural area, with almost no population. Volunteers will camp in bioparque de Carvalhais (https://bioparque.org). The closest village is 2 km from the camping. MONTIS will have a van available to support the needed transportation. The intervention area distances from the campsite about 20 minutes walking. The van will be used to transport volunteers when needed, but walking is the main transportation. MONTIS will transport all tools, water and food needed for the volunteering period to the volunteering site.
Alloggio
Volunteers will be camping. There is a central facility with showers, and WC for women and man, with all basic hygiene facilities. There is another central facility for socializing, with board and card games, and a small bar/shop. The camping site has internet available, as well as outdoors barbecue and eating tables. There is no kitchen or laundry.MONTIS will provide regular meals, with the possibility of vegetarian by request. These include breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. Lunch will be served on the field as packed lunch.
Requisiti e materiali
Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bags, confortable clothes and footwear suitable for mountain and nature working, several changes of clothes (there is no laundry), personal hygiene items, flip flops for bathing, reusable water bottle, towel, sunscreen and working hat (sun and heat are expected), leisure items (bathing suit, towel, book, games, etc) and a traditional food or drink.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST STATION: -
Organizzatore
The work camp has the general objective of bringing together young people from different nationalities, cultures and contexts with the common objective of contributing to the increase of biodiversity, to the restoration of degraded ecosystems and the increase of the landscape s fire resilience. The conservation works will take place in an area managed by MONTIS in the interior of Portugal, in Carvalhais, SEpoundo Pedro do Sul. The area where the tasks will be carried out, is an ecologically degraded and sensitive area. More info about the area can be found at https://montisacn.com/en/managed-properties/baldio-de-carvalhais/.
Titolo
Kumano
Periodo
02/08/2024 -
12/08/2024
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-24S-0802A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
Maintenance at the national historic site (Akagi Castle ruins). Cleaning of ditches and maintenance of turn mirrors in the area. Re-repair of public toilets that have been maintained in previous work camps. Think about what can be done to boost the future of depopulated and ageing areas.
Luogo
Nishiyama area, Kumano city, Mie prefecture. It is more than 200 km far both from Osaka and Nagoya.
Sightseeing along the Kumano Kodo, hot springs, BBQ, discussions, etc.
Alloggio
Community center. Bring your sleeping bag. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.
Requisiti e materiali
Positive attitude to enjoy rural, remoted area. Open mind to respect and communicate with local people.
9,000 JPY (55 EUR by the rate on 2023 Nov. 18th) 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.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KIX
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Nagoya (Chubu Centrair) or Osaka (Kansai). To the meeting point, it will take about 4.5 hours by train from Chubu and 6 hours from Kansai. Volunteers are recommended to arrive at the airport one day before workcamp starts.) To the meeting point, it will take about 4.5 hours by train from Chubu and 6 hours from Kansai. Volunteers are recommended to arrive at the airport one day before workcamp starts.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Association for Promotion of Regional Development in Nishiyama area, Kumano city where is depopulated in Mie prefecture since 2017. There are about 220 residents whose 73% is over 65 years old in Nishiyama area where volunteers will mainly stay. One youth who had joined an international workcamp in the past, has started organizing weekend workcamps since 2011 in Nishiyama area. 5 years later, local people have been getting open-minded to youths from outside of the area. Since the local people are getting too old to maintain public places such as parks or ruins of a castle, they need hands from international volunteers! Last year, more local elderly people got involved in the camp because the volunteers actively helped the work a lot and practiced traditional Japanese dance together. This year, local high school students may be invited to join a part of the camp.
*Outcome of this workcamp: Please see the long term goal of this project as Local SDGs at https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/2019-wp5 (only Japanese for the moment, but you can at least enjoy the pictures!). The local people and vols. sometimes cry on the last days. In 2019, 7 vols. from 4 countries worked well.
Titolo
Estany de Sils: Management and restoration of a protected Catalan wetlands
Periodo
03/08/2024 -
17/08/2024
Dove
Spagna
Età
18-29
Codice
CAT0824
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The general objective of the work camp is to show the environmental reality of a territory and how to intervene in it by:
1. Contributing to the improvement and conservation of the Natural Area of Sils wetlands.
2. Knowing the biodiversity and the characteristic habitats of these humid zones
3. Knowing the land stewardship, the actors in the territory that participate and good practices.
4. Transmitting values of cooperation and respect towards the environment and its inhabitants.
5. Offering a space for exchange and discovery of the different realities of the participants, mainly in environmental issues and for the conservation and management of natural spaces.
6. Encouraging responsible consumption in every way. On the one hand, as an important measure for our environment; on the other hand, in the use of new technologies and other aspects related to the care of oneself and the community.
7. Promoting participants to become diffusers.
8. Showing Catalan culture through vividness and networking.
The technical work that will be done:
Sils Lake is a protected natural area included in the Plan of Spaces of Natural Interest (PEIN) of Catalonia. It is part of the European Network of Natural Spaces Natura 2000, which is at the core of European biodiversity policies.
In recent centuries, areas of natural flooding have receded and today they are scarce in Catalonia. In our Mediterranean context, the conservation of spaces such as the Sils Lake has become of the highest interest. Due to its special humidity and flood conditions, several species of flora and fauna characteristic of wetlands are still preserved in this area.
That is why the restoration of this area has been carried out since last year, to make it a biodiversity reserve of both fauna and flora and an important point of rest, food and shelter for a large variety of birds and other animals.
During the summer of last year, the third international field of work was carried out at Sils Lake in order to recover the sheet of water and restore the adjacent areas and infrastructure.
However, there were many tasks left to do due to the situation in the pond. That is why this year we want to continue with the work begun and focus on all the things that were left to us.
The spaces where volunteers will work are:
- Permanent lagoon.
- Old viewpoint.
- Water canal.
- Infraestructures.
Each space has associated tasks to be performed this year, of which a detailed technical sheet has been prepared for the work to be done, indicating the spaces where they will be performed.
These tasks are:
- Elimination of invasive flora.
- Make deeper two ponds.
- Nest box tracking.
- Maintenance and restoration of infrastructure.
- Fixation of points of insolation on the shores and garbage collection.
Luogo
Sils will be your accommodation town in your stage in Catalunya. Sils is a municipality and town of the “comarca de la Selva”. It is located at the bottom of the “comarca” plain and its southern third was occupied until the mid-nineteenth century by the lake of Sils, which we will restore. The town has 6.093 citizens and it’s located near Girona, Lloret de Mar or Sta. Coloma de Farners.
Lake Sils is a protected natural area in accordance with the legislation of the Generalitat de Catalunya, and has been proposed to be included in the European Natura 2000 network. It is the remains of a lagoon that was drained in the past in order to obtain new farmland and fight malaria. However, thanks to the conditions of special humidity and the annual floods, species of flora and fauna characteristic of the humid zones are still conserved. In recent centuries, areas of natural flooding in Catalonia have suffered a major recession and are currently scarce in Catalonia. On the other hand, in a predominantly Mediterranean context, the conservation of natural spaces such as the Sils lake is one of the most interesting.
There will be leisure activities every day, and some days some excursions, here attached a list of the main activities that will be done:
- Knowledge activities
- Group cohesion dynamics
- Self management activities "Do it together"
- Bats observation
- Dynamic on gender
- Excursion to Can Moragues, headquarters of Fundació Emys. A country house, situated in Riudarenes, next to Sils.
- Excursion to Girona
- Excursion to Costa Brava town
- Excursion to Farners Castle
- Experience how we do human castles
Alloggio
The accommodation is located in the "Sala Cultural" of La Laguna (the local cultural center).
La Laguna is a space of about 800m2, with different rooms. On the one hand, at the bottom there is a very large entrance that is used as an entrance but also as a room for activities due to its capacity. And right next door it has a kitchen. On the other hand, there are separate boys and girls toilets, between this room and the large room. The large hall is about 510 m2, where all kinds of activities take place (plays, dances, etc.). This would be the sleeping and resting area for the participants.
At the top there are two more spaces, which would be "el galliner" and a very large corridor that is also used as a room for some activities. In addition, it has two offices and a material and cleaning room. The equipment has a kitchen with the basics and the food as much as possible will be organic.
The menu is balanced with fresh products every day so that it provides all the necessary nutrients with the environment in mind, but since they consume practically no fish and little meat, it means no meat is eaten daily. The participants will be organized in groups and will have to cook the food in rotation. There is a basic kitchen to be able to cook and also a microwave. It is not recommended that participants can eat and use the kitchen outside the established hours.
No problem if you are vegetarian, vegan and/or with allergies and/or intolerance; If there are vegetarian participants, they must say so at the time of registration because the organization will consider an alternative menu.
There will be a total of 5 meals throughout the day, breakfast early in the morning, a mid-morning break to eat fruit or snacks, lunch, afternoon snack and finally dinner.
The dining room is equipped with tables and benches, and there will be an area of toilets and showers. In addition, we hope to be able to go to the pool and, in our case, exceptionally, use the showers of that equipment.
Requisiti e materiali
It is not a work camp adapted for people with physical disabilities.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BCN
NEAREST STATION: Bus station in Barcelona: - "Estació del Nord"- "Estació de Sants"Train station in Barcelona: -"Estació de Sants"
Organizzatore
Emys Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of nature, specially wetlands and also the terrapin Emys orbicularis, that give the name to the Foundation.
Born in 2003, Emys foundation is located close to Riudarenes in a country farm called Can Moragues. Emys orbicularis is the native terrapin of Catalunya, north Africa and most parts of Europe. In 1987 a group of young people discovered through a talk that in his region there was an endangered terrapin, the Emys orbicularis. They decided to do something to help that species. Those people started doing custody agreements with local territory owners to protect ponds, streams and lakes. And this is how Emys Foundation starts.
Actually Emys orbicularis is still endangered because of the destruction of the habitat, exotic species and water contamination. In the Selva region we found the best preserved population in Catalonia with more than 500 animals..
The organization works with a conciliatory view, where the challenge is involving the owners, managers and users of the territory in the natural heritage values, its sustainable management and its long-term conservation. All this is done by voluntary work, land stewardship, research, conservation, education and consciousness-raising.
The organization has been ground-breaking in the field of amphibian and reptiles and has been awarded on different occasions. The research projects made by Emys Foundation receive advice from investigation groups of different Universities (University of Barcelona, University Autonoma of Barcelona, University of Girona and also the Aranzadi Science Society). The technicians of Emys Foundation are also university investigators and take part actively in the writing and publication of scientist articles, congress executions and technical conferences. All the information collected in the research projects of the Foundation is used to evaluate and improve our methods of natural environmental management.
Titolo
ON THE WAY TO ENCOUNTERS
Periodo
03/08/2024 -
24/08/2024
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
SJ48
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Very close to the heart of the village, at the edge of a forest there is a beautiful setting in which you will spend about 6 hours a day, in the morning. The goal of this project is to restore a wall which is in danger of collapsing. This work is very important to improve and secure this place that is attractive to tourists. You will learn tradidional stonework techniques on site and work with lime mortar.
You will evolve as a team and at the same time participate in different tasks of the collective life: cooking, cleaning, dish washing, activities etc.
Luogo
The commune of Dampvalley-lès-Colombe, is situated 10 km from Vesoul (70000) in the department of Haute-Saône.
Leisure activities : Whether it’s in the afternoons or during the weekends, it will be your group that initiates and organizes the activities for the free time. The ideal programme will account for the wishes of everybody, the local possibilities (farm and brewery of the village, the “château d’Oricourt”, summer concerts, hikes, etc) and financial side of things. You can also rely on the support of the villagers to organize moments of exchange and they will be happy to engage with you and to give advice on how to best discover the local environment and enjoy your stay.
Alloggio
You will be housed in mixed groups in a municipal room reserved for your group and will have the premises of the football stadium at your disposal. You will sleep on camp beds and will only have to bring your sleeping bags and pillow. The place is equipped with a new kitchen. Showers and washing machines will be at residents' homes. WiFi is available in the sleeping space.
A walk in the forest of around fifteen minutes will be necessary to reach the work site, where dry toilets will be specially installed. For other trips, the local population will be happy to accompany you to go shopping or visit the surrounding area.
Accompanied by the camp leaders, you will make the menu and prepare the meals each day, in turn. The budget is approx. 5 € per day and person. There will be the possibility to eat vegetarian or vegan and to plan accordingly, if necessary. You will often times share meals with the villagers giving you the opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and to share special moments together.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: MLH
NEAREST STATION: Vesoul train station (70000)
Organizzatore
Beyond community renovation work, this project aims to promote exchanges between locals and international volunteers in this small village where the inhabitants have been eagerly waiting for the arrival of a workcamp like this one for multiple years. Its goals correspond with the UN mission of “sustainable cities and communities”. This includes discovering new and different ways of thinking and acting, sharing skills, investing oneself to develop an area and taking part in the collective life: there will be many possibilities to promote solidarity! Each workcamp offers unique experiences, so come to make your own!
Titolo
Market Gardening In Tunsel
Periodo
03/08/2024 -
17/08/2024
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ICJA2408
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
You help is needed in the construction of a tiny house for multifunctional using, made from straw bales, clay and wood. First structures has been build up by the workcamp in 2023 and now you have the chance to finish the facility. Another manual labour will be to renovate other facilities on the farm.
In August, every garden is in the fullness of its harvest season! Tomatoes sweetened by the sun, courgettes and cucumbers growing at a fast speed and need hard-working hands and hungry mouths. But the weeds don't stop growing either.
That's why there will be the opportunity to help out in the daily business of Market gardening like harvesting, weeding, planting seeds and caring of small plants in the nursery all the time!
In other words, there would not only be the opportunity to experience the multifaceted gardening at first hand, but also to master manual and physical work in a team. So if you have extra energy, you are more than welcome!
In our work, we follow the principle of “Market Garden”: Here is what it looks like: on the smallest possible area, as many crops as possible are cultivated without the use of groundwater-damaging fertiliser, only with the help of compost.
The most important idea here is the idea of recycling, in order to work with as little labour, pesticides and land as possible. Learning gardening skills, the cycle concept and environmental aspects in agriculture are therefore important learning elements during the work camp. Permaculture and biodynamic principles can be experienced here. The care and feeding of chicken and sheep can also be learned in practice. Another important part is building with natural materials. We plan to implement old craft techniques that were used to build houses and infrastructure without modern technology, yet were very energy-efficient.
Luogo
Michels Kleinsthof is located between the Black Forest and the Vosges in the border triangle in one of the most beautiful regions of Germany. A nearby quarry pond can be easily reached after work with bicycles provided by the farm and the young, alternative and beautiful student city of Freiburg is also less than 10 minutes away by train. The farm itself is located in a small village called Tunsel, but the entire region is bursting with nature and cultural tourism opportunities. If you are travelling by plane, we would very much appreciate it if you could extend your stay in Central Europe even further, so as not to use climate-damaging mobility just for our project.
Alloggio
Most of the organic seasonal food comes directly from the field to your plate. Everything else that is needed will be purchased. The diet will be predominantly vegetarian. Cooking will take place together in the outdoor kitchen and there will also be the possibility to cook a "classic" dish from your country of origin. Next to the kitchen, there is also a fireplace for sitting together in the evening, so your musical instruments are most welcome! We will also use the clay oven for pizza at least once.
As far as sleeping is concerned, we will either set up a communal tent directly on the field or will provide some beds in construction trailers. A small hutch will serve as our shower, a composting toilet is already part of the sanitary facilities in the field.
Please be ready to live in very basic conditions; you will live outdoors most of the time and near to nature. The work can be physically demanding.
Requisiti e materiali
Please bring a sleeping bag, swimwear and preferably sturdy shoes for working in the garden. Please note that you will get dirty in the garden, so clothes that can get dirty and are old are recommended. Remember that the sunshine and heat peaks in August and you should bring suitable headgear and sufficient sun protection. Long-sleeved, thin clothing will also work for this.The living conditions will be very simple, so please be prepared. Note that it is not recommended to attend if you are allergic to weed.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: ZWS
NEAREST STATION: Bad Krozingen, near Freiburg
Organizzatore
Michels Kleinsthof is working for the utopia of a sustainable, resilient, and grandchild-friendly agriculture to come true. More than 50 different crops are grown on one hectare using the “Market Gardening” principle. We are part of the movement “Community based agriculture” (in Germany it is called “Solidarity Farming- Solidarische Landwirtschaft” ). This means members are involved in the work on a weekly basis in order to bring sustainable food production to the people. School classes are allowed to experience agriculture first hand and enjoy looking after chicken, sheep and bees.
There is a great variety of tasks in our diverse garden! Diversity makes us independent of the agricultural industries. And it is also useful for our fellow creatures of all kinds.
We deliver a big part of our products to our 80 members of Solidarity Farming and another part we sell at the market in the picturesque nearby town of Staufen.
However, Michel's micro-farm sees itself not only as a food producer, but also as a place of learning and a nature conservation project! Agriculture is the number one cause of species extinction worldwide and is responsible for 25% of the greenhouse gases that are harmful to the climate. On one of the most fertile soils in Germany, in a beautiful spot between the Vosges and the Black Forest, the micro-farm sets a counter-example to the monocultures of the rest of the Rhine Valley.
Titolo
TEEN DOWN TOWN 15
Periodo
04/08/2024 -
11/08/2024
Dove
Estonia
Età
14-16
Codice
EST TDT15
Contributo
140 € + 360
EUR
Lavoro
ProgramCamp program includes team projects, discussions at the round table, social and sport games, performances in the open air, actions for peace and nature protection, meetings with people, visits to museums and sightseeing as well as presentations of the countries that camp participants and volunteers represent, etc. Every day the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity. Teenagers will stay in the camp activities zone from 10:00 to 17:00. There will be one day off in the camp and at least one day of travel outside Tallinn. The day off is spent either under the leadership of a member of the school staff or in the host family. Camp activities will take place in the premises of the language school that is situated in the very centre of the city. To activate teenagers and run the program, there will be a group of international volunteers and members of the local school staff. Special features of this summer:1) All camp shifts with arrivals on 12.06, 24.06, 21.0 and 04.08 include one trip outside Tallinn.2) Participants are welcome to extend their stay for one or two weeks within the camp dates.
Luogo
LocationTallinn is the capital of Estonia, country s largest city with 450 000 inhabitants and nearly as many tourists during summer. You can get a lot of information on Tallinn on www.visittallinn.ee/engTerminalAirport, bus station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up arranged by the school staff or families at the point of arrival is possible upon parents requests.Leisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the Estonian capital Tallinn where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing, museums, festivals, concerts, etc.
Alloggio
AccommodationThere are 2 options possible (which is subject to availability):1) In the premises of The Language School In Down-Town located on the 4th and 5th floors of a business building in the city centre. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the camp participants accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Apart from bedrooms, the tea-room for rest will be also organized where teenagers might watch films, read and play board games enjoying soft sofas. Bed linen, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag unless you want so. For the reasons of security, minimum one school staff member and one volunteer will be staying with camp participants overnights to maintain life, catering and general order on the site. To facilitate a smooth and safe environment at school during the off-hours, the main entrance to the school must be kept closed at all times. The access to the school and accommodation areas will be managed by long-term volunteers or school staff. Please be aware that you must be inside by 22:00 the latest unless supervised outside by a school staff member. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners at school, lunches i together with other camp participants.2) In the host families of some of 10 local participants who will join this camp. The apartments of the host families may be located in Tallinn or its suburbs. Participants will stay in a separate or shared room. You do NOT need a sleeping bag. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in their host families, lunches i together with other camp participants in the city. Travel cards will be provided, pick up service at arrival is provided upon request.NB it is not possible to stay at any of the camp accommodation options before or after the camp arrival and departure days. If you need a place to stay before or after the camp dates, we can help you to book a hostel in Tallinn.
Requisiti e materiali
Special requirementsThe age of international camp participants is 14 i 16. English is the camp language. Please be aware that during the day program of the camp the participants will be asked to leave their cell phones at their accommodation site to ensure safety of the participants and their engagement with the camp activities. We will welcome any ideas to improve the program and your active participation in it.Participation feeUnlike the traditional voluntary camp, there will be mostly informal educational activities and guided language practice. Camp program implementation involves costs for boarding and lodging, domestic transport, materials, excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES, nor its partner ALPS receives any financial support for this camp from state or municipality, to make the camp happen we have to charge a participation fee from 320 to 590 Euro depending on the duration of the camp shift. This is a hosting fee that is different from your country sending organization s fee you pay at home. It has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer prior to the start of the camp. If you cannot make it, please contact your sending organization for a solution. NB Participants coming from outside Europe are asked to consult with EstYES before paying fee by bank transfer to reduce high banking charges.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TLL
NEAREST STATION: Tallinn
Organizzatore
International language camp is organized for teenagers by The Language School In Down-Town and the non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite (ALP S) as part of their annual activities on multicultural issues for youth. The project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the youth and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication by means of alternative English language practice which includes meetings, visits and direct contacts to young people from abroad. The project gets teens of 14 to 16 years old familiar with national traditions of the countries from all over the world, encourages them to develop their global thinking and individual initiative, tolerance and resistance to xenophobia and ethnic hatred. Camps give foreign participants a great chance to meet youngsters both from Estonia and other countries as well as to experience local life. This summer we offer you to participate in our new project called MATRIX . Camp participants will learn about different meanings of this word. Together, we will identify the ways how to improve the matrix of the modern world, how to become a better version of ourselves and how to develop our emotional intelligence. Camp participants will acquire life skills that they will need to create their own codes for personal matrices that will have power to change their life for the better. They are the smart matrices of our personalities, souls, love and success, well-being and happy life. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for camp participants will be organized.
Titolo
TEEN DOWN TOWN 24
Periodo
04/08/2024 -
17/08/2024
Dove
Estonia
Età
14-16
Codice
EST TDT24
Contributo
140 € + 590
EUR
Lavoro
ProgramCamp program includes team projects, discussions at the round table, social and sport games, performances in the open air, actions for peace and nature protection, meetings with people, visits to museums and sightseeing as well as presentations of the countries that camp participants and volunteers represent, etc. Every day the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity. Teenagers will stay in the camp activities zone from 10:00 to 17:00. There will be one day off in the camp and at least one day of travel outside Tallinn. The day off is spent either under the leadership of a member of the school staff or in the host family. Camp activities will take place in the premises of the language school that is situated in the very centre of the city. To activate teenagers and run the program, there will be a group of international volunteers and members of the local school staff. Special features of this summer:1) All camp shifts with arrivals on 12.06, 24.06, 21.0 and 04.08 include one trip outside Tallinn.2) Participants are welcome to extend their stay for one or two weeks within the camp dates.
Luogo
LocationTallinn is the capital of Estonia, country s largest city with 450 000 inhabitants and nearly as many tourists during summer. You can get a lot of information on Tallinn on www.visittallinn.ee/engTerminalAirport, bus station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up arranged by the school staff or families at the point of arrival is possible upon parents requests.Leisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the Estonian capital Tallinn where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing, museums, festivals, concerts, etc.
Alloggio
AccommodationThere are 2 options possible (which is subject to availability):1) In the premises of The Language School In Down-Town located on the 4th and 5th floors of a business building in the city centre. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the camp participants accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Apart from bedrooms, the tea-room for rest will be also organized where teenagers might watch films, read and play board games enjoying soft sofas. Bed linen, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag unless you want so. For the reasons of security, minimum one school staff member and one volunteer will be staying with camp participants overnights to maintain life, catering and general order on the site. To facilitate a smooth and safe environment at school during the off-hours, the main entrance to the school must be kept closed at all times. The access to the school and accommodation areas will be managed by long-term volunteers or school staff. Please be aware that you must be inside by 22:00 the latest unless supervised outside by a school staff member. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners at school, lunches i together with other camp participants.2) In the host families of some of 10 local participants who will join this camp. The apartments of the host families may be located in Tallinn or its suburbs. Participants will stay in a separate or shared room. You do NOT need a sleeping bag. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in their host families, lunches i together with other camp participants in the city. Travel cards will be provided, pick up service at arrival is provided upon request.NB it is not possible to stay at any of the camp accommodation options before or after the camp arrival and departure days. If you need a place to stay before or after the camp dates, we can help you to book a hostel in Tallinn.
Requisiti e materiali
Special requirementsThe age of international camp participants is 14 i 16. English is the camp language. Please be aware that during the day program of the camp the participants will be asked to leave their cell phones at their accommodation site to ensure safety of the participants and their engagement with the camp activities. We will welcome any ideas to improve the program and your active participation in it.Participation feeUnlike the traditional voluntary camp, there will be mostly informal educational activities and guided language practice. Camp program implementation involves costs for boarding and lodging, domestic transport, materials, excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES, nor its partner ALPS receives any financial support for this camp from state or municipality, to make the camp happen we have to charge a participation fee from 320 to 590 Euro depending on the duration of the camp shift. This is a hosting fee that is different from your country sending organization s fee you pay at home. It has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer prior to the start of the camp. If you cannot make it, please contact your sending organization for a solution. NB Participants coming from outside Europe are asked to consult with EstYES before paying fee by bank transfer to reduce high banking charges.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TLL
NEAREST STATION: Tallinn
Organizzatore
International language camp is organized for teenagers by The Language School In Down-Town and the non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite (ALP S) as part of their annual activities on multicultural issues for youth. The project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the youth and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication by means of alternative English language practice which includes meetings, visits and direct contacts to young people from abroad. The project gets teens of 14 to 16 years old familiar with national traditions of the countries from all over the world, encourages them to develop their global thinking and individual initiative, tolerance and resistance to xenophobia and ethnic hatred. Camps give foreign participants a great chance to meet youngsters both from Estonia and other countries as well as to experience local life. This summer we offer you to participate in our new project called MATRIX . Camp participants will learn about different meanings of this word. Together, we will identify the ways how to improve the matrix of the modern world, how to become a better version of ourselves and how to develop our emotional intelligence. Camp participants will acquire life skills that they will need to create their own codes for personal matrices that will have power to change their life for the better. They are the smart matrices of our personalities, souls, love and success, well-being and happy life. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for camp participants will be organized.