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Titolo
CAMPO DISPONIBILE PER GRUPPI Painting and renovation of school building
Periodo
05/08/2024 -
16/08/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-70
Codice
SMILEPRWC22
Contributo
140 € + 250
€
Progetto
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 projects. Our
unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.
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.
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.
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: 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
NEAREST AIRPORT: kolkata
Organizzatore
Partner: : An internarional platform to exchange culture and language is the main theam of this
camp.SMILE Society ( Situational Management & Inter Learning Establishment Society) is a registered
NGO & NPO working in the field of International volunteering.Our mission is to provide volunteers with
a customized program that will enable them to make an important contribution to the poor and needy
kids of India. In the past several years, we have placed many volunteers around various parts of India
within different projects.
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 projects. Our
unique placements could become the trip of a lifetime.
Titolo
Peace Center In Sievershausen
Periodo
05/08/2024 -
19/08/2024
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ICJA2412
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The Peace Studies Center is located on the edge of a former battlefield. An exceptionally bloody battle took place here on a Sunday afternoon in july 471 years ago. Analogous to the well-known motto "swords to ploughshares" we redesign this to "battlefields to playing fields". The participants of the work camp will design different elements of this playing field. This means manual work with wood, metal, earth and colour. Anyone who appreciates creative work can work on some piece of art under expert guidance, which is to be developed on the topics of the reconciliation work done by “Community of the Coventry Cross of Nails”, CCN. This is an international Community; a worldwide network of churches, institutions and places which works closely with Coventry Cathedral for peace and reconciliation. In total, there are 50 members across Germany and over 200 worldwide. Coventry was one of the first towns which was destroyed by German Bombers in World War II. For the Community of the Cross of Nails, standing up for peace and reconciliation means to heal the wounds of history, to recognize differences and to value diversity, and to create a culture of peace.
Luogo
For the leisure time, the group can use facilities of the seminar house and take part in excursions to Hannover and Braunschweig.
Alloggio
The accommodation for the participants is offered in rooms with four beds each. There are bed sheets available. Food is prepared together in the kitchen of the seminar house.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: HAJ
NEAREST STATION: Haemelerwald near Lehrte (train from Hannover to Braunschweig), 3 km from the peace center.
Organizzatore
The Peace Studies Center in Sievershausen (Antikriegswerkstatt Sievershausen) was established in the premises of the Sievershausen Lutheran Church community more than 50 years ago. During that time, the Vietnam War escalated. Nowadays there are several buildings, including a guesthouse and the well-known "Anti-War House" with an assembly hall for our events, located in a park-like area along with a church older than 1000 years on the edge of the village. The peace center shows through its diverse program, that peace work has political, historical, educational and cultural aspects. Throughout the year one can visit exhibitions, author readings, lectures and many cultural events. The peace education offers of the seminar area include teaching units, trainings for school classes and church groups on current and historical topics.
You will learn some essentials of peace work and receive basic training in non-violent conflict management by professional trainers. Moreover, the respect for Human Rights und circumstances of war and climate change is being discussed. We will visit the memorial in the former Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet young people and families in die region, the group will also invite people of the village and region to an “Evening of encounter” (Abend der Begegnung) at the Peace Center.
Titolo
Community Outreach at Centre for Experiential Living - Kundapur – 2
Periodo
05/08/2024 -
18/08/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-65
Codice
FSL-WC-236
Contributo
140 € + 18000
INR
Lavoro
The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community and a learning experience to the volunteers.
The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation
Activities:
• Awareness on waste management through street play and mural painting
• Crop cultivation, composting, kitchen garden,
• Medicinal plant cultivation and nursery management
• Maintenance and management of organic garden
• Cultural sites and local family visits as part of inter-cultural learning
• Nature walk to learn about plants and their medicinal values
• Non-formal education and renovation work at schools
Luogo
Location:
Kundapur is located 440 kms north-west of Bangalore, near the Arabian Sea and 91kms north of Mangalore
Leisure Activities:
An 82-foot statue of Anjaneya, commonly known as Hanuman, the monkey god is worth a visit, as is the Kotilingeshwara temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. Kodi Beach, one of the most spectacular in Karnataka is where you can catching amazing sunrises and sunsets. Climb
up the winding, spiral staircase to the lantern house to enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean and the town beyond from the lighthouse. Gangoli is situated at the confluence of 5 rivers and the harbour is a busy place where you can interact with the fisherman community. Maravanthe is unique in that the Suparnika river flows on one side of the road, with the beach on the other, the only one of its kind in India. Kollur Mookambika and Murundeshwara temple where you can view the 2nd largest statue of Shiva, are popular pilgrim spots. Boating on the backwaters of Kundapur, visits to a cashewnut, rubber or tile factory are some interesting ways to spend your free time. You can also visit Indian families to exchange views on your cultures and participate in the cultural programs of the local community
Alloggio
Accommodation: At FSL-India’s Centre for Experiential Living, with shared rooms
Food: South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
Requisiti e materiali
VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: IXE
NEAREST STATION: Nearest railway station – Kundapur Bus services available from – Bangalore, Mangalore & Goa
Organizzatore
FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.
Titolo
Tibetan culture and Digital Literacy - Dharamshala - 3
Periodo
05/08/2024 -
18/08/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-65
Codice
FSL-WC-235
Contributo
140 € + 20000
INR
Lavoro
The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community and a learning experience for the volunteers.
The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation.
Activities:
• Interactions with the community to understand their need and social challenges
• Attend a thematic workshop
• Teaching Basic English and Digital Education to the children
• Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals)
• Intercultural activities
• Creating awareness on waste management
• Involving in clean-up and tree plantation
• Participate in Yoga classes with a professional instructor
• Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/ School Students
Luogo
Location:
McLeod Ganj in Kangra district which is the upper part of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kms from Delhi
Leisure activities:
Tibet has maintained a unique culture, religion and language for centuries. After the Chinese nvasion in 1950, the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s political and religious leader sought and was given asylum in India, along with thousands of Tibetan refugees. Today, there is a thriving settlement in Dharamshala, which is called Tibet-in-exile. To learn about Tibetan culture and religion, there are many places of interest at Dharamshala. Tsuglagkhang, Mcleodganj the residence of the Dalai Lama
is a must-visit, as are the Tibet Museum, Dalai Lama temple, Tibetan Parliament House, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, War Memorial and Kangra Art Museum. The Tibetan Children’s Village, a charitable organisation, caters to children who are in the greatest need among the refugees. For the last 5 decades, it has run solely on the generosity of its well-wishers. At Gyuto and Namgyal Monasteries, you can interact with the Tibetan monks and get valuable insights into the peace-loving Buddhist philosophy. If you are in the right place at the right time, you could even be fortunate enough to meet His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Palampur, the Tea Capital of North India is famous for its beautiful tea gardens, which are a natural scenic sight. Tea lovers can pick up some handcrafted, fresh mountain teas here. Some of the teas available are Black Teas, White Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas and Tisanes.
Alloggio
Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
Requisiti e materiali
VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: DHM
NEAREST STATION: Transport: • Nearest airport – Delhi International Airport / Dharmashala Airport • Nearest Railway station – Pathankot • Bus from Delhi and other smaller cities of North India
Organizzatore
FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.
Titolo
Blue City Heritage culture – Jodhpur
Periodo
05/08/2024 -
18/08/2024
Dove
India
Età
18-65
Codice
FSL-WC-239
Contributo
140 € + 20000
INR
Lavoro
The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community
and a learning experience for the volunteers.
The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation.
Activities:
• Interactions with the community to understand their need and social challenges
• Attend a thematic workshop
• Teaching Basic English to the children
• Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals)
• Intercultural activities through cultural exploration
• Creating awareness on waste management
• Interaction with Indian family members to Understand local culture and tradition
• Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/ School Students
Luogo
Leisure activities:
1. Mehrangarh Fort, a huge hilltop fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, was built about 1459 by Rao Jodha, a member of the Rathore branch of the Rajput clan and the 15th Rathore ruler of Marwar.
2. Jaisalmer popularly called the “Golden City”, Jaisalmer is one of the most famous destinations in the state of Rajasthan. Situated in the westernmost region of Rajasthan, the town is known for its location right in the middle of the Thar Desert. Tourists love going out for a Desert Safari amidst the vast sand dunes of the desert.
3. Jaswant Thada - Another brilliant example of India’s architectural wonders, Jaswant Thada sits beside a lake just a little away from the Mehrangarh Fort. This white marble monument, built in the 19th century, commemorates the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II who once ruled the city.
4. Umaid Bhawan Palace - Your trip to Jodhpur would be incomplete without visiting the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace. Built in 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh, this palace is one of the largest private residences in the world. It currently houses the royal residence, a luxury hotel and a family museum – the only part of the palace accessible to the general public.
Location: Jodhpur Rajasthan, North India, 600 kms from Delhi
Alloggio
Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
Requisiti e materiali
VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: JDH
NEAREST STATION: Transport: Air Connectivity: • Nearest airport – Jodhpur airport – 6km • Second Nearest airport - Jaipur Airport – 338km • 3rd Indhiraghandi International – New Delhi 638km • Ahamadabad airport – 440km Trains Connectivity: • Jadhpur Railway station • Mandor Railway station • Marwar Mathanya Railway Station • New Delhi Railway station Bus Connectivity: There are many buses connected to Jodhpur from Major cities Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
Organizzatore
FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.
Titolo
Oi GR
Periodo
05/08/2024 -
11/08/2024
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-24S-0805A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
1. Support harvesting and shipping Sudachi citrus at its season
2. Support harvesting and shipping Shikimi (Japanese star anise)
3. Help making brochures or signs for pilgrims from overseas throughout the village
Luogo
Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref.
Welcome party by locals, visiting Kakurin-ji temple.
Alloggio
Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.
Requisiti e materiali
Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people!
9,000 JPY (60 USD by the rate on 2024 Feb. 16th) 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 int'l airport is Kansai (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Tokushima, it takes 3 hours by highway bus. Volunteers are recommended to arrive there one day before workcamp starts since the bus leaves early. Volunteers need to take local train from the meeting point to the campsite about 2.5 hours. Volunteers need to arrive at the meeting point by 13:00 on 1st day and can leave there after 13:00 on last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. This village has been welcoming ohenro (pilgrims) who visit 88 temples in Shikoku since long time ago. The pilgrims walk through this village before visiting Kakurin-ji temple; the 20th temple out of 88 temples of the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage. However, there are problems which should be solved such as aging and depopulation of the community these days, and locals haven't been able to find solutions for those problems. On the other hand, since more and more people from overseas visit for the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage locals are trying to find new ways for omotenashi (hospitality). Volunteers who have been working on the project have come up with ideas for the reuse of vacant and abandoned land. Local host Oi have finally decided that they can freely renovate and modify the vacant houses. Moreover, the site is in a good location, with mountains, a river and fields. It is up to the volunteers from now on to decide how to develop the project. The aim is for the volunteer members to clean up the abandoned houses and village landscape and transform it into a village that people will want to visit to take photos, as it used to be a village where people came and went since ancient times. This year's project is a joint project with Fukuoka Prefecture. Japanese participants will include seven high school students from Fukuoka Prefecture and NICE staff.
Titolo
NP S3
Periodo
06/08/2024 -
15/08/2024
Dove
Sri Lanka
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-24S-0806A
Contributo
140 € + 220
EUR
Lavoro
The project consists of two parts, activities with youths and visits community. For three days we are working with youths in the village, youths in the vocational training center, and the orphanage. After that we visit to meet a family, members of the self-help group, kids at the kindergarten, etc. With youths, volunteers are going to share their lives, play games, etc. During the second part, sharing volunteers’ stories and culture with family/village level organization members and support to do their daily work. On the last day morning volunteers visit the village kindergarten/village temple/church/Kovil.
Luogo
Located 114 km (and 157 km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and is located among mountains. 590 m above sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17 km) and Kandy (46 km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temples, etc. Cardamom and Vanilla are also common crops here. Some big houses, constructed by British officers as well as rich people who lived here can be seen.
Alloggio
Volunteers are going to stay at a village house with limited facilities. Electricity, clean drinking water, beds, pillows, and toilets are available. The Internet facility is good. But no Wi-Fi. Clothes can be washed by hand and can be hung outside to dry.
Requisiti e materiali
Necessary = High motivation to work with rural people, adapt/ respect to local culture and rules. Desirable=language skills of Sri Lankan, experience of joining /coordinating international workcamps, some experience with agriculture, knowing some games for youths, children, etc.
220/ 180 EUR for 10/ 6 days to be paid on your arrivals. 20 EUR less for repeaters of GV4GF workcamps and vols. from less expensive countries. There is optional service of 50 EUR to pick up at the airport and one night stay in the guest house, following day breakfast and moving to the meeting point are included.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST STATION: Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Aug. 05 and can leave there after 20:00 of the last days. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 in this place!). The total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts of the estates were abandoned and some parts were distributed among people. During the development of hydropower projects in the nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated to this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still, some people work in fields. There are 3 tea factories still functioning. Very few people are working in the city or for the government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of the difficulty in accessing common facilities. We got an opportunity to discuss with an officer who coordinates livelihood development activities of the village to the regional secretariat office and he suggested we visit and have programs with villagers.
Titolo
Open Air Filmfest Weiterstadt
Periodo
06/08/2024 -
27/08/2024
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
VJF24 7.2
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The volunteers will help to build-up the festival area with tents, light and sound equipment and decoration. The Open-Air Filmfest Weiterstadt runs from 10th until 14th August 2023. In these 5 days is also support needed: keep the area clean, sell drinks and food, join the kitchen team and prepare food for guests and staff. Afterwards the participants will also help to re-build the area. The working hours may be sometimes more than 6h and weekend are also working days, but there will be a compensatory time-off.
During the festival you will also get in touch with the international film makers and German locals. Of course, you will also have time to watch some movies. Stay tuned on the project partners homepage and fb-page to get informed about the program.
Luogo
The city of Weiterstadt offers about 24.000 people a home and is one of the youngest cities in the Rhein-Main-area (measured by the average age of the population). Weiterstadt is located around 20 kilometers south of Frankfurt, has a shopping mall, a station and direct access to the highway A5. Local clubs in all districts offer people of all ages lots of possibilities for free-time activities. The castle in Braunshardt and the recreational areas in Weiterstadt and Gräfenhausen are popular.
Alloggio
Your accommodation will be basic. You will sleep in tents, please bring a sleeping bag and -if possible- a camping mat with you. Showers and toilets are in a building next to your accommodation. The festival area is near a forest. There can be bugs, bees and wasps! Food will be provided by the project partner and camp participants will join the kitchen team in rotation principle.
Info appuntamento
Organizzatore
You always wanted to know how festivals work? You are very interested in cinema and movies?
During hot and sunny summer days, there was no audience inside of the cinemas and the local cinema of Weiterstadt (KoKi) decided to move outside with one of their movies .The Open Air Filmfest Weiterstadt was born with 58 shown movies in 1977. During the years more films had been shown (up to 200), the festival lasted more and more days (5 days), the audience increased (up to 1500), the open air screen got enlarged (72 sqm), the afternoon presentations got extended in a circus tent, the area was getting bigger. That means a lot of more logistic and man power is needed. Therefore, the help of the workcamp volunteers will be very appreciated.
Here you can read more about the festival: https://www.filmfest-weiterstadt.de/en/
What kind of movies you can expect, you can see on the fb-page, where Links to some movies from 2022s program are posted: https://www.facebook.com/FilmfestWeiterstadt
Titolo
RR La forteresse médiévale de Montaigu le Blin 4 - The Fortress of Montaigu le Blin 4
Periodo
07/08/2024 -
21/08/2024
Dove
Francia
Età
14-17
Codice
ANEC20
Contributo
140 € + 360
EUR
Lavoro
Viens participer à la sauvegarde et à la valorisation de ce patrimoine d'exception !
Au sein du château, tu réaliseras plusieurs travaux de restauration accompagné par un professionnel :
Tu apprendras des techniques de maçonnerie traditionnelle : retirer les joints usagés autour des pierres, réaliser du mortier à base de chaux et de sable que tu appliqueras sur les murs. Le coup de main se prend très vite, tu verras !
Tu participeras également à l'entretien du potager, des boiseries (entretien des barrières, construction de mobilier en palettes) et des espaces verts du château (débroussaillage).
Il n'y a pas de compétences particulières requises pour les travaux, c'est justement l'occasion d'en découvrir.
Au-delà de ces travaux, vous réfléchirez ensemble au developpement durable via l'utilisation de techniques traditionnelles dans la restauration de la forteresse, mais aussi dans la vie quotidienne du groupe. Tu seras accompagné·e et guidé·e par des animateur·ice·s techniques et de vie de groupe.
Tu auras l'occasion de présenter à la population locale et aux touristes les avancées auxquelles tu auras participé.
Protéger une telle bâtisse necéssite du temps, et beaucoup d'énergie, viens amener ta pierre a l'édifice !
Participate to the protection and enhancement of this breathtaking heritage! Within the castle, you will realize various works of restoration of walls (ramparts, towers) using traditional techniques and help maintain the vegetation (clearing bushes, etc.) as well as many other varied tasks. There are no special skills required for the work, it's just an opportunity to learn.
Beyond this work, you will reflect together on sustainable development using traditional techniques in the restoration of the fortress, but also in the daily life of the group. Campleaders will guide you along the project. You will also take part in the touristic activities of the site by welcoming the visitors (tourists and local inhabitants) in the castle and explain the work, show the progress you have been doing the last few weeks! Protecting this piece of heritage takes time, and a lot of energy. Come contribute to its rebuilding !
Luogo
Montaigu-le-Blin est situé dans le Bourbonnais, à 30km au nord de Vichy et à 90 km au nord de Clermont-Ferrand, en Auvergne.
C'est une campagne riche en patrimoine historique que tu vas pouvoir découvrir en visitant quelques-uns des nombreux châteaux et villes médiévales ou en faisant des ballades à pieds, en vélo ou en canoë selon les propositions faites par l'équipe d'animation.
Les habitant·e·s du village sont habitué·e·s à voir venir chaque été des bénévoles du monde entier. Vous irez chercher du pain de campagne chez l'aubergiste Didier, demanderez en dépannage des oeufs un dimanche soir à Monique, la météo du lendemain à Jean-Pascal, montrerez vos avancées à Jean Louis, Maire et passionné du château. Vous vous régalerez avec les fruits et légumes offerts par les jardinier·ère·s du coin...et bien plus encore !
Vos animateur·ice·s prépareront des jeux et des activités mais vous inciteront également à proposer et à construire vos propres animations en fonction de vos envies. Sois créatif·ve !
Montaigu-le-Blin is located in the French Bourbonnais area, 30km North from Vichy and 90km North from Clermont-Ferrand, in the French Auvergne region. It is a countryside rich with historical heritage, which you will be able to discover by visiting a few of the numerous castles and medieval cities, by hiking, going by bike or canoeing, according to what the leading team and the weather can propose. The inhabitants of the village are used to welcome volunteers from all over the world come every summer. You will pick up bread from the innkeeper Didier, ask for eggs on a Sunday evening to Monique, the weather the next day to Jean-Pascal, show your progress to Jean Louis who is passionate about the castle, you will feast with the fruits and vegetables offered by the local gardeners...and so much more!
The campleaders will prepare games and activities for the group but will also encourage you to propose and build your own activities according to your desires. Bring ideas and be creative !
Alloggio
L'hébergement se fait sous tentes fournies par l'association (1 personne par tente), sur le terrain municipal mis à disposition par la Mairie. Les bénévoles amèneront leur matériel de camping (tapis de sol, sac de couchage, etc.).
Les bénévoles, qui seront acteurs et actrices de leur séjour, participeront chacun·e·s aux tâches quotidiennes (courses, cuisine, rangement et nettoyage... ), l'organisation du roulement sera fait avec l'équipe d'animation qui est là pour veiller au bon déroulement, l'objectif est de gagner en autonomie et que chacun·e agisse individuellement pour permettre un bon fonctionnement collectif !
Tou·te·s ensemble, vous réfléchirez à comment travailler, se nourrir, s'amuser, se déplacer, visiter la région de la façon la plus respectueuse de l'environnement et de l'autre.
Un bâtiment en dur sur le terrain comprend une pièce cuisine, 2 douches et 2 toilettes pour le groupe.
Accommodation is under tents (1 person per tent) at the town stadium lent by the Town Hall. Tents will be provided. You will have to bring other camping material (ground sheet, sleeping bag, etc.). You, volunteer, are actor/actress of your project ! You will manage the tasks of daily life in teams (shopping, cooking, and cleaning). A rotation will be organised by the campleaders to ensure the smooth running of daily life. The objective is to gain autonomy and that everyone acts individually to allow a good collective functioning!
All together, you will think about how to work, feed everyone, have fun, get around, visit the region in the most environnementaly and human-friendly way.
A building on the field includes a kitchen room, 2 showers and 2 toilets for the group.
Requisiti e materiali
no access for wheelchairs
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: CFE
NEAREST STATION: Saint-Germain-des-Fossés railway station
Organizzatore
Au cœur d'un charmant petit village bourbonnais, le château de Montaigu-le-Blin est une imposante forteresse médiévale du XIIème, classée Monument Historique. Située sur une petite colline, cette forteresse offre un espace bucolique et intime, proche de la nature avec une belle vue sur les paysages alentours.
Depuis les années 80, des bénévoles participent chaque année à la sauvegarde, la rénovation et à l'animation touristique du château, alors pourquoi pas toi ?
Ces dernières années, la forteresse s'est refaite une beauté ! Les bénévoles ont continué à faire des travaux de maçonnerie traditionelle sur les murs du château et ont développé le potager médiéval au pied de la tour du Seigneur. A vous de prendre le flambeau !
Inside a lovely little French village, the castle of Montaigu le Blin is an impressive medieval fortress, classified as Historical Monument. It is located on the top of a hill, overlooking the countryside. Since 2002, volunteers have been participating, every summer, to the restoration of the castle. These last years, the fortress has regained its beauty! Since the 80s, volunteers come every year to restore and protect the castle. These last couple of years, volunteers restored the castle walls using traditional masonry techniques and developped the medieval vegetable garden at the bottom of the Lord's tower. This year, it's your turn to live an experience back in time!
Titolo
LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN VAUNIÈRES 4
Periodo
08/08/2024 -
28/08/2024
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
SJ51
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
This summer's work will focus on the development of a landscape and the maintenance and restoration of a hiking trail.
The mound is located in the centre of the hamlet, a grassy area that is now hindered by stonework structures that are no longer useful. To reduce the impact of construction on nature, the association wishes to offer more natural spaces to the people it welcomes in the hamlet. You will then participate in the creation of a relaxing space in the middle of the village life for all the people who stay here. The structures are being demolished before the summer in order to be able to offer a work site for both landscaping and furniture.
You will also be working on a hiking trail to allow you to discover the natural areas of the Hautes-Alpes, its fauna and flora by rehabilitating the trail (clearing, signposting, etc.) and providing educational support (information panels) along the way. You will thus be able to allow everyone to enjoy this hike again. A specialized technical supervisor will be at your side to provide you with advice and techniques. You will work approximately 30 hours per week in the morning.
Luogo
Le Hameau de Vaunières, 6km from the village St Julien en Beauchêne (05140), consomis 23km away from the city of Veynes (05400). Once or twice a week, we organize with our vehicles some grocery shopping outings.
Leisure activities: We will be in an exceptional location to discover the joys of hiking among the mountains, its rivers, its lakes, the farmers markets, and festive events organized in the surrounding villages (depending on programming). As a group, we will decide the activities and outings that we want to set up (subject to distance). Once a week, the welcome center generally organises a musical evening with homemade wood fired pizzas.
Alloggio
You will be in individual tents, which we provide, as well as mattresses, on the camping areas of the hamlet of Vaunières, with access to showers, toilets, and the kitchen. There is no WIFI but you will meet people from all over the world ! You will take turns to cook, so that we can taste several specialties ! Here, we are careful about what we eat. In order to reduce our environmental impact, we try to eat a maximum of local products and we eat meat twice a week. The daily life is organized together: organization of the menus (vegetarian, vegan and other specific diets are possible), shopping, activities, etc. Bring a mattress, a good comforter (the nights can be cold) and a pillow. To be adapted to your needs.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: MRS
NEAREST STATION: Lus-La-Croix-Haute train station (26620) and Veynes-Dévoluy train station (05400).
Organizzatore
This year, we want to do some landscaping in Vaunières, a hamlet like no other!
In the heart of the Hautes Alpes, the association Les Villages des Jeunes has been managing, animating, and renovating the Vaunières welcome center since 1964! It is an old mountain hamlet, which has become a steppingstone place for local youth and adults, but also a place for French and international volunteers. Vaunières is a vacation spot for families, tourists, and groups, who come to enjoy the calm of the mountains and the dynamics of the place.
The workcamps that we organize at Vaunières with volunteers from all over the world allow us to reinforce the cultural diversity of our action and to make this site a place open to the world, where people of all ages and all social and cultural backgrounds agree to meet by working together and sharing a collective life.
Titolo
State Forestry Drentsche Aa
Periodo
08/08/2024 -
24/08/2024
Dove
Paesi Bassi
Età
18-99
Codice
SIW-2024-04
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The participants will do different activities of nature protection like cutting, dredging, pilling up the paths and haymaking. The cooperation with the local partner has been taking place since several years and they are always very supportive and looking forward to host you in their beautiful area.
Luogo
The ‘Drentsche Aa’ area is a varied old cultural landscape, shaped by age old interplay of agriculture and nature. The ‘Drentsche Aa’ is also the name of the stream that meanders through this area and creates a typical landscape that is declared National Park. It includes 16 authentic villages. Volunteers will discuss the recreational program together with the camp leaders. For example they can explore the area by bike, go swimming, visit the city of Groningen, Westerbork transit camp (where Anne Frank was prisoned) and other places in the Netherlands.
Alloggio
The 3-day training will be held in at a campsite organic farm in Zeewolde. Shared rooms and facilities are available. It's necessary to bring your own sleeping bag*. The volunteers prepare their own meals in the kitchen. The farm will provide bread and vegetables fresh from the land and other necessary groceries will be provided.
During the forest and nature project Oudemolen the accommodation will be in tents. The tents will be provided by us. It's necessary to bring your own Sleeping mattress / sleeping mat, sleeping bag*.
Requisiti e materiali
This project is a unique combination of a 3-day training and 2 weeks of volunteering. The training activities will help the team building of the group. The participants will also work on intercultural communication and collaboration. Finally, you will reflect on your own learning goals for the project as well as the meaning of sustainability and the environment as the volunteering will focus on personal development through working in an international group on nature preservation.
The project is supported by Erasmus+ and as a result the project is only open for participants who live and travel from/to an EU country, Iceland, North Macedonia, Norway, Republic of Türkiye or Republic of Serbia. Actual travel costs will be reimbursed up to certain caps. Travel by rail, bus or car sharing is promoted. Visa costs will also be reimbursed. August 7 is a travel date, the training is on 8-10 Aug, 11 Aug the group moves starts with the nature conversation project in the National Parc Drentsche Aa for two weeks.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: SPL
NEAREST STATION: Station Assen
Organizzatore
The partner in this project is the Dutch State Forestry, commissioned by the Dutch government to manage a large part of the nature reserves in the Netherlands.
Titolo
Ino
Periodo
08/08/2024 -
12/08/2024
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-24V-0808A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
1) Interaction with Primary School students (events, etc.).
2) Pest control (e.g. installation of protective fences on agricultural land).
3) To revive abandoned farmland (e.g. planting buckwheat seeds).
Luogo
Ino area, Izumo city in Shimane prefecture
Izumo shrine, cultural exchange
Alloggio
Local house. Local people might prepare beds for you, but you are recommended to bring your own sleeping bag in case. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.
Requisiti e materiali
Positive attitude to communicate with kids, love nature.
9,000 JPY (60 USD by the rate on 2024 Feb. 16th) 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: OSA
NEAREST STATION: The nearest int'l airport is Kansai (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Shimane, it takes 6.5 hours by highway bus and train. Volunteers are recommended to arrive there one day before workcamp starts. Hiroshima airport is also available by take a flight from Kansai airport, it takes about 4 hours to the meeting point by train and bus. Volunteers need to arrive at the meeting point by 13:00 on 1st day, and can leave there after 13:00 on last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 11(Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with local community center in Ino area. Ino area is remoted area in Shimane and faces the problem of depopulation. Local group is trying to reactivate this area by inviting people from another area of Japan and foreign countries. Especially kids here don't have enough experience of international interests, which local group think it's important for kids' growth. And also, local group is trying to turn mountain area to place where people can have a fun each other by cutting trees as a maintenance. And create opportunity of communicating with local elderly people to encourage them by inviting volunteers to elderly facility and playing games.
Titolo
RENOVATION ALONG THE CANAL
Periodo
09/08/2024 -
23/08/2024
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCF-4506
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Take part in the renovation of the Sauldre canal basin, a natural and historical heritage in the heart of the Sologne, in Lamotte-Beuvron, about two hours from Paris.
The basin was at the same time an harbourg and a manoeuvring area for barges carrying rock cargoes. The canal was built nearly two hundred years ago by Napoleon III and, although it is no longer navigable today, its towpath is popular with hikers, who are seduced by the peace and charm of the landscape.
Located in the town centre, the basin and the esplanade around it are at the heart of a development project led by the town council.
In the continuity of a workcamp organised last year, your mission will be to repair the stone riprap that composes the structure of the basin. You will need to remove the weed from the banks and fix the disjointed stones by using traditional masonry techniques.
Some of the work will be performed from a floating platform. Even if the water is low in summer, it is essential to know how to swim to participate in this work.
Luogo
Only two hours from the south of Paris, surrounded by woods and ponds which embellish the Sologne, the town of Lamotte-Beuvron is known as the home of the largest equestrian centre in Europe. It is appreciated for its gastronomy, especially for the famous apple dessert that was invented more than a century ago in an auberge in the town: the very tasty Tarte Tatin. You will undoubtedly have the opportunity to discover this sweet dessert while visiting the village in your free time. The city of Orléans, the regional capital of the area, is also easily accessible by public transport.
Alloggio
Your accommodation will be located about 20 minutes walk from the worksite. You will have your own tent, on the field of the stadium, close to the House of Sports, where you will have access to sanitary facilities, showers, as well as a kitchen and a common room where you will be able to have your meals or to shelter in case of bad weather. Remember to bring your mattress and sleeping bag.
In collaboration with the animation team, you will participate in the shopping and cooking. Following an eco-friendly approach, you will be invited to use local and seasonal products. By the way, feel free to come with your own recipes, it's a great opportunity to share your history and culture with the group. A washing machine or a laundromat will be available (it is still recommended to bring 2 weeks of clothes). Wifi will be available in the town hall or by hotspot with the French volunteers and the animation team.
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: ORY
NEAREST STATION: Orléans train Station
Organizzatore
The town of Lamotte-Beuvron has been working for years to rehabilitate the Sauldre canal. This is the fourth time that a work camp is organised here. Built on the orders of Napoleon III, the canal drains into the Lamotte-Beuvron's basin.
Over a distance of 47 km, this canal was created to transport cargoes of marl, a sedimentary rock composed of limestone and clay, in the aim of being spread on the countryside to fertilise the soils of the Sologne. Abandoned almost a century ago, the canal has now become a tourist trail, located both on the equestrian route linking Chambord to Sancerre and on the Grande Randonnée trail no. 31, which is very popular with nature lovers.
Titolo
IMMERSION AT THE ROCHARD'S LODGE
Periodo
09/08/2024 -
27/08/2024
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
SJ53
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
This year, the aim of the workcamp will be to continue restoring the gîte through minor maintenance work such as bricklaying, carpentry (making small items of equipment) and landscaping. You will be taught traditional masonry, painting and woodworking techniques. You don't need any previous experience, as the work will be carried out under the guidance of the association's experienced volunteer technical supervisors. You will work an average of 5 to 6 hours a day.
Luogo
Béceleuf (79160), 20 km north of Niort.
Leisure activites: Excursions around the region and activities with local people will be organised to give you the chance to meet new people and enjoy intercultural exchanges. You'll have the chance to visit the Marais Poitevin and art exhibitions, go to concerts, festivals, the swimming pool and the museum, as well as outings to the ocean, La Rochelle, Poitiers, Niort, etc.
Alloggio
Collective, in the magnificent yurt located in the gîte's meadow! You'll need to bring your own sleeping-bag and pillow. Food will be provided and meals will be prepared in the newly refurbished kitchen by you in turn, especially for lunch and dinner, while respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as everyone's culture (hot and cold dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan options will be prepared).
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BOD
NEAREST STATION: Niort train station (79000)
Organizzatore
Located at the end of a valley, between sky and forest, the Rochard gîte is a real end of the world. In this natural setting 70 km from the Atlantic Ocean, between Nantes and Bordeaux, an old farmhouse has been transformed into a rustic gîte by an association which, under a yurt, welcomes groups of children, hikers and campers. The Rochard gîte, an international centre, has welcomed over 70 different nationalities. Set in the heart of nature, the gîte encourages respect for the environment and a sustainable development approach.
Titolo
Akame 2
Periodo
09/08/2024 -
19/08/2024
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-24S-0809A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
1) Cutting down trees in the forest and carry them out so that SATOYAMA forest receives enough amount of sun light and will be kept in the healthy condition for biodiversity. You sometimes need to use blades and machineries under the supervision.
2) Supporting Kids camp. Work is quite hard from morning to evening.
3)Volunteers may take care of free-range raised chickens and slaughter old enough chickens for eating by themselves as well. Volunteers sometimes work with mentally/physically challenged people who work at the same place. Volunteers also will help organizing a 3-days summer kids' camp.
Luogo
Workcamp is held in Kami-mitani area, Nabari city, Mie prefecture, about 60 km from Osaka. There are famous falls nearby that many hikers visit.
Hiking, cultural exchange parties, etc.
Alloggio
Volunteers will stay in a volunteer house. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NO need. Depends on the amount of work and consideration for the environment, volunteers may take a shower once every two days.
Requisiti e materiali
Strong motivation and physical strength are highly needed. Motivation letter is required.
9,000 JPY (60 USD by the rate on 2024 Feb. 16th) 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 Kansai (Osaka) or Nagoya (Chubu Centrair). To the meeting point, it will take about 2-3 hours by train from the both airports above. Volunteers need to arrive at the airport by 10:00 on 1st day and can leave there after 19:00 on the last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 15 (Life on Land), organized together with Akame no SATOYAMA wo Sodateru kai, a local environmental organization for conservation of SATOYAMA forest working in Nabari city since 1999. Because this area is relatively close to the big cities between Osaka and Nagoya, there were plans to build a golf field and a disposal center. However, the local people stopped those plans by collecting donations and buying the land. SATOYAMA needs to be maintained by humans for its biodiversity and water adjustment function. Our ancestors had protected and utilized the forest in an ecological and sustainable way, which has been neglected by modernization at many places in Japan.
Titolo
PUPPET SHOW WITH KIDS
Periodo
10/08/2024 -
19/08/2024
Dove
Taiwan
Età
18-45
Codice
VYA-2406HC
Contributo
140 € + 0
EUR
Lavoro
1-To learn the art of handmade puppetry and performance.2-Connect with children and teenagers to delve into local history, then bring it to life through a puppet show.3-Collaborate with a local group to orchestrate the festivities of the Ghost Festival.
Luogo
Google Map: https://reurl.cc/j3ayQn
Alloggio
Accommodations for the event are in an accommodation owned by the community, with shared rooms and wooden beds. Participants need to bring their own sleeping bags and mosquito repellent. The community will provide meals every day, If you have special needs, you can ask. Participants can also try delicious food in Wuqi, especially seafood, during their free time.
Requisiti e materiali
We are looking for participants who are interested in puppetry, traditional culture, working with children, and traveling. We especially welcome those with experience in visual arts, design, local customs, and child development.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TPE
NEAREST STATION: Taoyuan International Airport
Organizzatore
Wuqi District is a plain situated between the Dajia and Dadut rivers, with Qingshui District to the north, Shalu District to the east, Longjing District to the south, and the Taiwan Strait to the west. The current coastline is formed by Taichung Port, and as a coastal town, its history is closely tied to the prosperity of the harbor. Formerly known as Bamboo Raft Cave and Wuqi Port, Wuqi is located to the west of Qingshui Mountain, in Qingshui District, and is also referred to as Aoxin. According to regional scholars, the Chinese Phoenix does not live without the Phoenix Tree, nor consume without holy spring water and bamboo, which led to the name Wuqi. When visiting Wuqi and speaking with locals, visitors can hear its Taiwanese pronunciation, which is similar to Wuqi. After the merger of Taichung County and City into a single municipality on December 25, 2010, Wuqi Town was reorganized into Wuqi District. Although the administrative area is not extensive, it possesses significant cultural tourism potential due to its abundant cultural properties, including municipal historic sites, historic buildings, and municipal folk culture. There are numerous prosperous years and temples throughout the district, reflecting the piety and expectations of Wuqi s ancestors. During the northeast monsoon season, visitors can witness the mullet migration, and there are various seafood restaurants where people can savor local delicacies and experience the living culture of this land.Aims:The Taichung Coast region is a vibrant hub of folk activities. This event aims to provide participants with the opportunity to learn and experience puppetry and traditional cultural activities. Participants will complete puppet making and traditional cultural experience through tasks such as accompanying children and cultural tours. The event will also allow participants to experience the local customs and traditional cultural festivals of Wuqi Town, and gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the region.
Titolo
GRIMM
Periodo
10/08/2024 -
24/08/2024
Dove
Belgio
Età
18-99
Codice
CBB0424
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Assisted by local technical leaders, the volunteer group will restore an old walking path in the forest by cleaning, building footbridges to step over streams of water and building benches and a covered rest area. This camp is the continuation of the project of the last summer where volunteers restore another path in the same area. This path is promoted by the tourism office and used by hundreds of walkers every year. In summer you will not see but in the autumn and winter this area is full of water cumulated with the rains and the footbridges you will build are really useful.
If you work fast, several other manual tasks are foreseen: repairing fences, repairing some shed for walkers, repairing stone walls and taking care of construction realized during previous workcamps.
If you like working with wood, screws and tools this is your workcamp!
BEWARE: This workcamp is based on manual and outdoor tasks which might be hard.
Luogo
Marche-en-Famenne is a city in the countryside and it is also CBB town! You can find everything there: schools, supermarkets, industries… But still, it is surrounded by woods, fields and small villages where the life rhythm remains rural. Liège, Namur, Brussels and Luxembourg can be easily reached by train in about one hour.
For more information see: www.marche.be
Alloggio
Accommodation can be compared to a boarding school (Saint François complex): a corridor with double bedrooms; toilets and showers are at the same floor. No smoking inside. A big common space is also available for indoor activities.
Self-catering. Bring your recipes to enjoy ‘kitchen life’!
The working place is not the same as the accommodation place so volunteers will leave the town every day.
Sleeping in town, working in the countryside.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BRU
NEAREST STATION: Marche en Famenne train station
Organizzatore
The Marche-en-Famenne workcamp is the outcome of the collaboration between municipal authorities and a local non-profit organization. More than twenty years ago, the mayor and deputies wanted to develop international contacts for the local youth. GRIMM association was just beginning to work on the protection of the local life framework and promoting models of sustainable development. Their members had a full load of ideas but were short of hands to realize them. Thus, they came to the idea of involving volunteers from all over the world. Since then, the municipality makes its buildings available every summer and welcomes foreign youngsters. GRIMM members organize the work. With the help from the volunteers, they are eventually able to realize the projects they dreamt about. Their actions are based on the following philosophy: Nature belongs to everyone. And if each of us may enjoy it, it has to be protected.
They organize workcamps for more than 20 years!!!
Your help will ensure the renovation and improvement of the rural landscape of Marche-en-Famenne (UN SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities, UN SDG 15 Life on land).
Titolo
Nomade Theatre Festival
Periodo
10/08/2024 -
21/08/2024
Dove
Belgio
Età
18-99
Codice
JAVVA24-05
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Volunteers will help on several aspects of the festival logistics, such as meals preparation for the entire team of the festival, assembling and dismantling of tents, building and putting up the decorations, stage-managing, transport and unloading of material, installation of the “village of organisations”, waste and composting toilet management, ... Volunteers will work with all people working on the festival (technicians, stage managers, facilitators, organizers, cooks...).
Volunteers will also be integrated in the different teams during the festival (tickets, bar, catering, stage-managing, ...) which will take place from August 15th to August 18th 2024.
Please be aware that heavy physical work will be asked to volunteers at setting up and dismantling.
Volunteers will also have lighter tasks like meal preparation, waste management, during the festival.
Depending on the programme schedule, volunteers may also have the possibility to actively take part in entertainment activities of the festival.
Luogo
Brussels, the European capital, capital of Belgium, is populated by 1.2 million inhabitants. Very well connected to many other capitals of Europe, this city is a rich cultural center.
Alloggio
Volunteers will sleep in caravans on the site of the festival. The living conditions are very rudimentary close to conditions of a “scout camp”. Volunteers will use dry toilet and a shower placed in the park. Please bring your sleeping bag and a camping mattress.
Meals will be taken with the diverse teams of the festival and will be prepared by the volunteers together with the kitchen team of the festival. Lunch will consist of sandwiches and a warm meal will be prepared for dinner. Vegetarian and halal food will be available.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BRU
NEAREST STATION: Gare du midi in Brussels.
Organizzatore
Since its creation in 1994, “La Compagnie des Nouveaux Disparus” strives to give access to culture and - particularly theatre - to a socially disadvantaged public, less inclined to cultural activities. Democratisation of culture and promotion of diversity are the guiding principles of the company’s activities. These are divided in three types of projects: theatre plays creation, “Theâtres Nomades” festival and Mimouna Festival.
Every summer, the Brussels’ Park hosts more than 50 shows over 4 days for the Festival Théâtres Nomades Festival. The fountain and surrounding area are transformed into a colourful nomad village made of marquees, caravans, berber tents, and open-air stages.
The programme is diversified through various shows for children, a circus, street theatre, classical theatre, puppet shows, as well as creative workshops on the stage.
More information (FR) on: www.theatresnomades.be or www.lesnouveauxdisparus.com
Titolo
Spend Quality Time with Asylum Seekers –In Giessen
Periodo
10/08/2024 -
24/08/2024
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ICJA2413
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Together with the refugees we want to organize common activities, where the women and children are taken into consideration: Playing games, making sports, being creative, in short to have some fun together…. Besides organizing games for the kids and special activities for women and men, there is the option to create some scenes in a puppet theatre.
In addition, our goal is to get in contact with the young people in Giessen to raise greater awareness for the refugees and to break the isolation of the refugees. We will prepare contact with students of the local university that are willing to take care of the medical issues of the refugees and to pursue the legal issues of the asylum law.
We especially invite volunteers to participate, who can speak Kurdish, Turkish, Arabic or Farsi.
Luogo
There are plenty of possibilities for leisure time activities: playing football or canoeing as well as possibilities to visit some other cities. (e.g. Marburg, Frankfurt or Heidelberg)
Alloggio
The workcamp will be hosted by a local protestant church which is already involved in working with the refugees. The premises of the church are plentiful and volunteers will have a lot of space for sleeping, cooking, dining, relaxing, and for indoor and outdoor activities.
Requisiti e materiali
Please bring sleeping bag, a pillow if needed, towels, camping mat, work clothes, bathing suit, music, your talents and something specific from your country. After registration, we require a self-declaration concerning the children and youth protection. Please send a motivation letter together with your application. The local host requires that all participants are vaccinated against measles, to protect the people in the shelter.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: FRA
NEAREST STATION: Giessen
Organizzatore
Since many years now we offer this successful workcamp together with the protestant community center "Petrusgemeinde". The international volunteers are invited to the Asylum Centre for two weeks to take part in the daily life of the refugees. In the study part of the camp, we want to inform about the situation of refugees in Germany and Europe, as well as the current developments in the area of Asylum-policies. We want you to get in contact with the residents of the Asylum Centre so that we can learn about their stories, difficulties and perspectives.
The Asylum Centres for asylum seekers in Hessen are located at the edge of the city Giessen. There are currently around 2 000 asylum-seekers hosted in former army barracks. The refugees are in Germany because of various reasons, e.g. political, ethnic and religious persecution or poverty. Usually, they stay at the facility for few months until a decision has been made about their application. Sometimes they are sent to other centers or to other “safe countries” where they entered the European Union, or to their countries of origin. Most of the people living in the Asylum Centres in Giessen are from Turkey, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Eritrea, Ukraine and Balkan countries: Young men, women, children and older people. The asylum seekers live in simple conditions and are not allowed to work or leave the district in which they live. Their permission to stay in Germany often is limited and so is their contact with the locals living in the city.
Titolo
St Iscle’s Castle: Looking for a past
Periodo
11/08/2024 -
25/08/2024
Dove
Spagna
Età
18-29
Codice
CAT0424
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The work camp "Castell de Sant Iscle: searching for a past" can be summarized as follows: two weeks to share experiences with people from all over the world, get to know the environment, participate in activities, create group awareness and share experiences from of respect Acquire archaeological and cultural knowledge of Catalonia through the Sant Iscle Castle as a pillar of the field of work, complemented by the various trips to tourist sites in the area.
During the work at the castle, the aim is to raise awareness about the impact of abandonment, the passage of time and some human actions on the historical and archaeological heritage and the importance of its preservation and recovery, through an activity and an active attitude of respect for the heritage and for its environment.
The hours of work in the castle are carried out in the morning and outside, during which the various archaeological excavation techniques will be made known, according to the composition and nature of the remains that come out, and the registration systems that are used. At the same time, cleaning tasks and knowledge of the various archaeological material recovered will be carried out.
The work will be organized as follows: small groups of young people will be formed, part of one of which, in a rotating manner, will carry out tasks of cleaning and classifying the archaeological material, while the rest will each excavate one of the sectors described. Depending on the speed of the progress of the tasks, the opening of a new sector of excavations can be considered.
No previous experience is needed to participate in this field of work.
Luogo
The work camp, like the other activities organized by the GEPV, takes place at Escola Salvador Espriu. During the summer, the school adapts in order to carry out all the activities.
The main place for coexistence is the school gymnasium, with the showers and toilets nearby; each participant will have a mattress to sleep on and shelves to store belongings.
Meals are taken in the school canteen, prepared by a cook and taking into account the needs specific to each participant.
Right in front of the educational center we find the swimming pool, which we use daily, and the town center is a 10-minute walk away.
And the place where the work will take place is Castell de Sant Iscle, a castle from Vidreres located on the outskirts of the town.
During the camp, leisure activities are developed with coherence aiming to achieve group cohesion among participants and fulfill the camp's objectives. Some activities, as examples of our work, may include:
- Ice-breaking games.
- Scavenger hunt to get to know the town of Vidreres and its people.
- Catalan culture workshop: traditional dances and games.
- Mask-making workshop.
- Catalan bowling matches.
- Excursion to Caulès hermitage, the Llobet swamps, Montseny, Sils lakes and Girona
- Stargazing.
- Orienteering race.
- Non-contact sports night.
- Fun outdoor dinner.
- Movie night.
- Group dynamics.
Alloggio
The work camp, like the other activities organized by the GEPV, takes place at Escola Salvador Espriu. During the summer, the school adapts in order to carry out all the activities.
It is located on the outskirts of the village, with a lot of green areas nearby.
All participants will be living in the same space (the school gymnasium) and the room will be shared with no gender separation: the sleeping area will be equipped with mattresses and wardrobes for all participants, but it is necessary to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow.
For personal hygiene, volunteers will use the school's changing rooms, which are equipped with showers and sinks, and the changing rooms are going to be divided by girls/boys.
: It's important to bring clothing suitable for high temperatures. With the sun shining bright, lightweight and breathable fabrics are key to staying comfortable throughout the day. It's also wise to pack a few layers just in case the weather turns slightly chilly, especially during the evenings or early mornings.
All the meals provided will be prepared by an external chef and the food is going to be prepared in the school kitchen. Adjacent to the kitchen space is the dining hall, where meals are typically served. If anyone has any dietary restrictions or is vegetarian, the organization will accommodate volunteer needs.
There are going to be breaks for snacks.
Requisiti e materiali
The accommodation space is adapted for individuals with physical disabilities, but the archaeological work is not. Regarding intellectual disabilities, we are prepared to receive them.
The camp activities are NOT accessible for people with reduced mobility because participants must be capable profiles to follow the archaeological work conditions, which is the core of the work camp.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BCN
NEAREST STATION: Bus station in Barcelona: - "Estació del Nord" - "Estació de Sants" Train station in Barcelona: -"Estació de Sants" Other airport: "Aeroport de Girona"
Organizzatore
The Grup d'EsPlai Vidrerenc (GEPV) is a youth organization in the village of Vidreres of a recreational and non-profit nature, which organizes all kinds of activities based on the pillars of education in leisure. It is a group open to everyone, with the aim of contributing to the development of children and young people, helping them to realize themselves as people, so that they are part of the society that surrounds them in a way active and creative, while giving them tools to grow and train from and to wherever they want.
So, we are an organization that, on a voluntary basis, carries out leisure activities for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 17 during the winter, which include fun afternoons, camps, the Children's Park Christmas, chocolates...
In addition, we have been developing a campaign in the summer that includes the following activities:
- Casal-Casalet: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the months of July and August, with dining and reception services for families who need it.
- Casal Jove: teenagers aged 14 to 17 enjoy an active, safe home with various activities.
- Work camp: two shifts of two weeks each and of different types: a Catalan volunteer camp with young people between the ages of 14 and 17 and an international volunteer camp with young people between the ages of 18 and 29 years.