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Periodo
Dove
Età
Codice
Contributo
Titolo
Vele Spiegate - Isola d'Elba e Pianosa
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
16/08/2025
Dove
Toscana,
Portoferraio
Età
18-75
Codice
Vol19
Contributo
580 €
Progetto
Dal 2017 Legambiente e Diversamente Marinai sono impegnati nella campagna “Vele Spiegate”. In questo contesto Diversamente Marinai propone campi di volontariato in barca a vela di una settimana nell'Arcipelago Toscano. Il progetto prevede la pulizia delle spiagge poco accessibili via terra, il monitoraggio dei rifiuti, il monitoraggio e il controllo delle tracce delle tartarughe marine Caretta Caretta, inoltre andremo alla scoperta dei sentieri che incontreremo nelle insenature dove ci fermeremo e mapperemo quelli che non sono presenti sulle carte. Il progetto mira alla conoscenza del mare attraverso la navigazione e alla creazione di team affiatati e motivati. Per questo i partecipanti impareranno la marineria antica e a farsi equipaggio a bordo di un ketch a vela del 1922. Inoltre, saranno formati sulle principali linee guida in termini di sostenibilità ambientale della fruizione del mare. Non ci può essere vera salvaguardia dell’ambiente senza saper apprezzare il paesaggio naturale. Il campo di lavoro vuole realizzare interventi concreti per migliorare la qualità ambientale mostrando all'equipaggio come vivere sul mare e con il mare sia un’esperienza indimenticabile. Le attività del campo sono arricchite dalla pratica quotidiana della riduzione degli sprechi che la vita di bordo comporta e dalla possibilità di spostarsi utilizzando prevalentemente il vento. Vele Spiegate è un progetto inserito nella Carta Europea del Turismo Sostenibile del Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano per il periodo 2021-2025. Vele Spiegate è una campagna organizzata in collaborazione con il Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago toscano www.islepark.it e Fondazione Acqua dell'Elba www.fondazioneacquadellelba.org/
Lavoro
Didattica della vela e la vita di bordo: l’attività prevede un corso di primo livello di navigazione a vela e conduzione di un’imbarcazione storica, attraverso la sperimentazione diretta delle nozioni acquisite.
Pulizia e monitoraggio delle spiagge accessibili solo dal mare: il progetto prevede la pulizia di alcune spiagge difficilmente accessibili via terra, attraverso la rimozione dei rifiuti. In tale occasione saranno anche monitorati i rifiuti attraverso la tecnica del Beach litter riportando dati e riflessioni su appositi moduli, fornendo dati che saranno utilizzati per scopi scientifici.
Ricerca e monitoraggio delle tracce della tartaruga Caretta caretta: i partecipanti impareranno a riconoscere le tracce della tartaruga e saranno impegnati anche nella ricerca delle stesse e nella sensibilizzazione di cittadini e turisti.
Mappatura sentieri: verrà monitorato lo stato dei sentieri che collegano le principali vie sentieristiche dell’isola alle spiagge e insenature, raggiungibili prevalentemente a piedi, e presso le quali faremo sosta con la nostra imbarcazione; e eventuale pulizia o segnalazione delle criticità riscontrate
Luogo
L'Arcipelago toscano è formato da un gruppo di sette isole maggiori, di cui la più grande è l'isola d'Elba, più alcune minori, secche e scogli situati tra la terraferma toscana e la Corsica. L'arcipelago è bagnato da quattro mari: il mar Ligure a nord dell'isola d'Elba, il canale di Piombino a est, il mar Tirreno a sud e il canale di Corsica a ovest delle coste elbane. Il canale di Corsica e il canale di Piombino possono essere considerati come canali naturali di collegamento tra il mar Ligure e il mar Tirreno, rispettivamente a ovest e ad est dell'isola d'Elba.
Porto di Portoferraio - Isola d'Elba
Attività formative
Acquisizione delle conoscenze veliche di base per la conduzione di un’imbarcazione in sicurezza. Acquisizione delle conoscenze di base di marineria storica. Incremento della conoscenza di alcuni ambienti naturali dell’Arcipelago Toscano e della sua biodiversità. Apprendimento relativo alle emergenze ecologiche dell’ecosistema marino e costiero e correlazione con le abitudini di consumo e trattamento dei rifiuti. Attività formative di base volte al riconoscimento delle tracce della tartaruga marina (Caretta Caretta).
Alloggio
I partecipanti alloggeranno su un ketch a vela in legno del 1922 di 16,5 metri. I pasti verranno preparati in barca e si seguirà un'alimentazione prevalentemente vegetariana.
Requisiti e materiali
Spirito di adattamento e amore per il mare. Per un comfort ideale, non essere alti più di 1,85 mt.
Info appuntamento
porto di Portoferraio, Isola d'Elba
Organizzatore
L’A.S.D. Diversamente Marinai è stata fondata nel 2011 ed ha come obiettivo principale quello di rendere accessibile il mondo della vela e della navigazione a tutti, integrando le marginalità sociali e le disabilità. Nel corso di questi anni ha promosso diverse iniziative, collaborando con la Regione Toscana e il Progetto GiovaniSì con associazioni locali e nazionali. Legate al territorio dell’Isola d’Elba le rotte percorse dalle nostre imbarcazioni hanno solcato l’Arcipelago Toscano portando nei porti equipaggi misti, progetti scolastici e percorsi di trekking ambientale.
Titolo
Campo Swimtrekking – Sant’Antioco
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
16/08/2025
Dove
Sardegna,
Sant'antioco
Età
18-75
Codice
Vol30
Contributo
890 €
Progetto
Swimtrekking significa letteralmente trekking a nuoto: è un modo originale per vivere e sentire l’ambiente, un viaggio in mare con maschera, boccaglio, pinne, muta, portando con sé tutto il necessario per l’escursione in un piccolo scafo in vetroresina da trainare: il barkino. I campi Swimtrekking si pongono l’obiettivo di proporre un’attività in mare che, attraverso l’escursionismo e l’esplorazione, consenta ai partecipanti di maturare un’esperienza autentica di confronto sulle tematiche della tutela e della salvaguardia dell’ambiente marino, anche e soprattutto attraverso la conoscenza della flora e della fauna.
Attraverso la guida di istruttori qualificati, i volontari esploreranno e monitoreranno i fondali marini e i tratti costieri contribuendo alla raccolta dati su noci di mare, meduse, delfini e tartarughe attraverso l’applicazione AVVISTAPP (sviluppata e gestita dall’OGS di Trieste). Inoltre, verranno recuperati i rifiuti in ma-re e lungo la costa che saranno poi utilizzati per la realizzazione di opere artistiche che saranno fotografate, smaltite e, ove possibile, differenziate. Si ricorda che tutti gli istruttori della ASD Swimtrekking hanno una formazione specifica per guidare e seguire le varie fasi di un campo Swimtrekking abbracciando le competenze tecniche della disciplina, conoscenze di biologia marina e di recupero e riciclaggio artistico dei rifiuti.
Lavoro
I volontari recupereranno i rifiuti dal mare durante le nuotate lungo costa e li trasporteranno a riva. Al ter-mine delle attività in acqua si progetteranno e realizzeranno delle opere artistiche, utilizzando solo i mate-riali recuperati dal mare e dalle coste. I rifiuti saranno riassemblati dando sfogo alla fantasia per produrre nuove forme che raccontano l’esperienza vissuta in mare. Il lavoro artistico verrà poi documentato attra-verso foto e video. Al termine dell’attività, le opere verranno smaltite seguendo le normative locali di rac-colta differenziata. I volontari svolgeranno inoltre le attività di Marine and Beach Litter- indagine sulla quantità e tipologia di rifiuti raccolti in mare e sulle spiagge raggiunte durante le escursioni, al fine di contribuire alla Direttiva Europea sulla Marine Strategy. A fine campo sarà realizzato un video con tutti i contenuti delle attività svolte e consegnato ai partecipanti (munirsi di penna USB). Altro aspetto fondamentale del campo sarà il censimento di specie marine e delle meduse. L’OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale proseguirà la collaborazione con Swimtrekking in un progetto Citizen Science estendendo per il 2025 la raccolta di informazioni su ogni avvistamento di meduse, tartarughe di mare, noci di mare e delfini.
Luogo
l’area che interessa la provincia di Sant’Antioco presenta un significativo patrimonio storico-paesaggistico e ambientale.
È possibile visitare zone archeologiche e rurali che vanno dal prenuragico al nuragico, senza dimenticare le testimonianze fenice e puniche, oltreché romane. Dal punto di vista naturalista il mare offre una vasta gamma di panorami sopra e sotto l’acqua: spiagge, falesie, zone umide e grandi lagune si intrecciano con distese di macchia mediterranea.
I responsabili del campo incontreranno i/le partecipanti alle ore 16:00 del giorno del 09 Agosto 2025
Attività formative
I volontari, adeguatamente informati in merito a flora e fauna marina avranno il compito di censire, catalogare e studiare i comportamenti delle meduse, noci di mare, tartarughe e delfini incontrate durante le attività di esplorazione lungo costa. I volontari seguiranno inoltre le direttive tema dei progetti Marine and Beach Litter per la conservazione dell'ambiente naturalistico.
Alloggio
Villa Ambra si trova in aperta campagna nel cuore di Sant’Antioco a circa 2 chilometri dal mare (5 minuti in macchina) e si divide in 3 appartamenti spaziosi e confortevoli. Gli appartamenti presentano un totale di 6 camere da letto, 3 bagni con doccia e la cucina e possono ospitare sino ad un massimo di 14 persone.
Per quanto riguarda i pasti, la prima colazione sarà organizzata in appartamento. Il pranzo sarà preparato al sacco e verrà riposto nei barkini. Le cene saranno organizzate e preparate su base self-catering, nella cucina dell’appartamento.
Requisiti e materiali
L’attività dello Swimtrekking migliora la propria tecnica individuale nel nuoto, sviluppa l’autocontrollo e la conoscenza di sé e di una serie di tecniche quali l’apnea e il salvamento, studia la flora e la fauna, il moto ondoso, i venti e le correnti, rafforza e accresce le dinamiche del gruppo.
Sarà quindi fondamentale che tutti i volontari sappiano nuotare i due stili principali: lo stile libero e lo stile dorso. Specifichiamo inoltre che non sono assolutamente importanti i tempi di percorrenza e la tecnica indi-viduale ma una certa abitudine all’attività fisica. Si richiede quindi una certa consuetudine con l’attività spor-tiva di qualsiasi genere sia pur blanda. Le persone molto sedentarie non sono adatte a questo tipo di espe-rienza. Chiunque può quindi affrontare in maniera positiva l’esperienza di un campo Swimtrekking se interessato a sperimentare le conoscenze da noi proposte.
Info appuntamento
I responsabili del campo incontreranno i/le partecipanti alle ore 16:00 del giorno del 09 Agosto 2025 a Sant’Antioco in Piazza della Repubblica. La fine del campo è prevista alle ore 8:30 del 16 Agosto
Organizzatore
La ASD Swimtrekking è un’associazione sportiva dilettantistica affiliata alla UISP che da 30 anni organizza il trekking a nuoto in varie località del Mar Mediterraneo e del mondo.
L’attività dello Swimtrekking nasce con l’intento di esplorare e monitorare l’ambiente marino e si sostanzia nella realizzazione di corsi e stage, sia in piscina che in mare, le cui tematiche spaziano dalla tecnica dello Swimtrekking e dell’allenamento agli aspetti teorici e pratici della sicurezza in mare, della conoscenza della flora e della fauna, della tutela e salvaguardia dell'habitat marino, dello studio e della conoscenza dei venti, delle correnti e delle condizioni meteo-marine esclusivamente in funzione dell’attività stessa che porta. Le attività Swimtrekking coinvolgono bambini, adolescenti, famiglie, adulti e diversamente abili e seguono un progetto ambientale e sociale condotto da un team di educatori e tecnici del settore.
Titolo
KVDA Volunteers' Centre Construction
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
30/08/2025
Dove
Kenya
Età
21-99
Codice
KVDA/STV/08E
Contributo
140 € + 300
EUR
Lavoro
• Brick making
• Construction work and fetching water from the nearest spring
• Fencing
• Cleaning the compound
• Volunteers should be highly motivated to dedicate efforts at the heartland of the local community towards infrastructural development
Luogo
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
Alloggio
• Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the local community.
• Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
• KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is recommended.
• There is electricity connection within the village and the volunteers can use electric appliances while at the project.
• Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
Requisiti e materiali
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among other
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NBO
NEAREST STATION: Volunteers will be received at the international arrivals terminal at the airport and the person picking them up with have a pager emblazoned KENYA VOLUNTARY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION and the full name of the volunteer.
Organizzatore
• This project is aimed at the establishing a center for KVDA volunteers who are serving within Vihiga County.
• This facility has since the year 2010 been hosting KVDA volunteers serving on the community service projects in the neighbourhood.
• There is urgent need for facelift that includes fencing, construction of a house with the capacity to host volunteers on the project as well as other infrastructure including drilling of a borehole to ensure regular supply of water to cater for day-to-day operations
• The involvement of local and international volunteers serves the critical purpose of sensitization and exposure to challenges of development.
• The construction of this centre will ensure boost the program as the volunteers placed on the projects within the area have an opportunity enhance their capacities using the facilities equipped at the centre.
Titolo
Mikuluni Comprehensive School
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
30/08/2025
Dove
Kenya
Età
21-99
Codice
KVDA/STV/08D
Contributo
140 € + 300
EUR
Lavoro
• Mulching existing crops and trees
• Drip irrigation on crops and trees using bottles placed under the base of trees
• Raising seedlings in seedlings packets
• Teaching
• Pest control by spraying the pesticides
• Vegetable harvesting
• Volunteers should be flexible as they may be allocated other duties within the community by the school administration
Luogo
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
Alloggio
• Volunteers will stay in classrooms at the School with basic living conditions.
• Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
• KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is recommended.
• The Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project.
• Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
Requisiti e materiali
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NBO
NEAREST STATION: Volunteers will be received at the international arrivals terminal at the airport and the person picking them up with have a pager emblazoned KENYA VOLUNTARY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION and the full name of the volunteer.
Organizzatore
• Mikuluni Primary School is a public school established in 1987 with an enrolment of 540 pupils
• The school is located in a semi-arid region that poses a challenge on children retention due to hunger. This challenge causes absenteeism and high dropout rates.
• The school is located in Vinagoni sub-location, Kauma location, Ganze constituency of Kilifi county
• To retain the children at school, the following activities are carried out:
-We grow different types of crops under smart climate agriculture technology. The income is used to provide meals for the pupils
-The school has wildlife club, agriculture, health and journalism clubs
-Tree planting campaign for environmental conservation
-The school trains students on innovative gardening like container and monumental gardening
Titolo
Happy Me Happy You
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
30/08/2025
Dove
Kenya
Età
21-99
Codice
KVDA/STV/08C
Contributo
140 € + 300
EUR
Lavoro
• Teaching children
• Playing with children, engage in social activities and games
• Cook and serve meals
• Manual work at the school
• Engage in team building activities with staff, fetch water for cooking and cleaning
• Home visits to experience challenges of development
• Inter-cultural education to foster global cooperation
Luogo
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
Alloggio
• The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with basic living conditions.
• Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
• KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns.
• Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
• Mineral water available at supermarkets is recommended.
• There is electricity connection at the project and solar energy in case of power outages and the volunteers can charge electric appliances at the project.
Requisiti e materiali
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch, flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NBO
NEAREST STATION: Volunteers will be received at the international arrivals terminal at the airport and the person picking them up with have a pager emblazoned KENYA VOLUNTARY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION and the full name of the volunteer.
Organizzatore
• Happy Me Happy You is a community-based organization set up to break the cycle of poverty in communities in Western Kenya.
• The group is passionate not only to support beneficiaries but enhancing the program at the grassroots to make the difference.
• The CBO has children as the priority with the number of students growing rapidly. The majority of the children are orphans who have grown up in extreme poverty with food scarcity
• By supplementing their nutritional needs, providing clean water and other basic necessities, the CBO is dedicated to provide a conducive environment for learning.
• The CBO supports parents and guardians to break the cycle of poverty in the community through food supplies, water filters, seedlings and generally enhancing the food security situation.
TYPE OF WORK CAMP: CHIL/EDU/Manu
Project Location:
• The project is located in Kipkiran village, Kipchekwen sub-location, Banja location of Vihiga County.
• The project is located 15 Kms from Majengo township along the main Kisumu-Kakamega road.
Titolo
Living and working in the middle of the North German forest
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
22/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
16-26
Codice
ijgd 15042
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Nature conservation and forest management in a great environment as well as relaxation on the Baltic Sea beach!
You can experience both at this camp in the north of Germany. You will work alongside volunteers from all over the world in the forests and nature reserves surrounding the youth forest centre where you will be staying.
Your tasks will include clearing young forest stands, cutting back invasive late-flowering bird cherry, building and erecting wooden fences to protect young trees from game browsing, building raised hides, clearing paths and dismantling old wire fences in the forest. Some of the work can be very strenuous and monotonous. (Note: The actual work to be carried out may differ from that described here).
During the work you will also learn a lot about the protection of the forest and rare habitats in theory and practice. You will also learn how nature and landscape conservation areas can be carefully developed for tourism so that people can make better and more informative use of the beautiful natural environment.
In the first week you will work from Monday to Friday and in the second week from Monday to Thursday.
Information (unfortunately only in German) about the Hartenholm Youth Forest Centre can be found here: https://www.forst-sh.de/abenteuer/jugendwaldheim-hartenholm/?L=0
Luogo
The Hartenholm youth forest centre is located in the middle of the forest and has beautiful surroundings. The outdoor area includes high seats for game watching, a football pitch, a volleyball court, a barbecue area and a charcoal burner's hut. There is also a table tennis table and table football. At the weekend, trips to one of the wonderful Baltic Sea beaches such as Travemunde or Timmendorfer Strand and to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg are well worthwhile.
Alloggio
You will stay in 4- to 6-bed rooms in a youth forest centre. Your accommodation is located in the heart of the forest and is surrounded by a large outdoor area. You will have toilets, communal showers, a large dining room, a kitchen, a barbecue hut, a leisure room with sofas and table football and a large outdoor area at your disposal.
You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.
Requisiti e materiali
You should have a good level of fitness as some of the work could be physically demanding.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: HAM
NEAREST STATION: Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof (Hamburg main station) ? Bahnhof Bad Oldesloe (train station) ? Bahnhof Bad Segeberg (train station) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carsharing or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Organizzatore
The Jugendwaldheim Hartenholm des Landesforsten Schleswig-Holstein (Forest Youth Hostel of Hartenholm of the Schleswig-Holstein State Forests) offers a one or two-week nature and adventure education programme (with overnight stay) for school classes from year 7. In the mornings, the pupils work together with pedagogically trained foresters in the forest and learn how the sustainable management of forests brings ecological, economic and social benefits for the environment and people. In the afternoons, survival courses, team workshops and exciting educational tours through the forest are offered.
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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Titolo
Ogi
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
02/09/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25S-0809A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
The main work of is 1. Cutting weeds and brushwood of the forest with using machines, 2. Practicing soba-making almost every night and selling it at local events and 3. Playing Japanese drums at the local festival (for this we practice several times at night). To do various tasks for the local community.
Luogo
Location: 300 km northeast of Tokyo. Sado Island is famous for gold and the Japanese crested ibis. Ogi village is in the southern part beside the beach, where you can enjoy fishing and the hot spring! (https://goo.gl/maps/wSCq3PyfZT32) Leisure: Exchange parties, fishing, swimming in the sea etc.
Alloggio
Cottage in the forest. Please bring your sleeping bag! Everyone will sleep same room. Volunteers prepare the meals by themselves. Internet cannot be connected in the site.
There is simple toilet, kitchen and shower room. Please be ready for simple forest life!
Requisiti e materiali
Interest in nature protection & exchange with a community. Adaptability to enjoy a simple forest lifestyle. Super high motivation for hard physical work during day and night! Volunteers also need to speak and understand some Japanese language (daily conversational level).
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The closest International airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND). It takes 3 hours by express train/ 8 hours by highway night bus and take ferry for 2 hours. Volunteers need to arrive Japan by afternoon of the day before the first day/ can leave campsite after noon on the last day.
Organizzatore
Since 2001, this project has been actively working on SDG15 (Protect the richness of land) in collaboration with a local volunteer group "Morito" on Sado Island. The group manages a forest called "Furusato no Mori Park" in Ogi Town, where local people can enjoy the forest in all seasons. The members of this group are all elderly, so they hope that young people and foreign volunteers will empower the area mentally and physically. Volunteers take care of about 5.7 hectares of fields every year (mowing the grass)! Volunteers also parade around the area playing Japanese drums at local festivals. This is also a good encouragement for the area that various people are supporting this place.
*Results of this work camp: See the presentation that the volunteers gave at the IVS contest in Japan. https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/2018-e3 (Currently only in Japanese, but at least you can enjoy the photos!)
Titolo
TAEVASKOJA YOUTH CAMP 6
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
17/08/2025
Dove
Estonia
Età
20-35
Codice
EST LTA6
Contributo
140 € + 40
EUR
Lavoro
Each day of the camp will have a program completed by local coordinators and the volunteers will be helping to realize it. The main activities will be intercultural learning through finding differences and similarities between Estonia and countries, where volunteers come from (history, traditions, language, singing, dancing). It will be done through games, drama, sport, discussions. We expect that volunteers would lead a workshop connected with their culture (traditional dances, games, everyday life, food specialities, etc.) It can be educational one or as a game to play. Therefore we look for active volunteers with good knowledge of history and culture of their country and ability to present it. Volunteer will work in partnership with professional local educators and youth workers i 9 staff members. The age of children is from 8 to 17 depending on shift.
Luogo
LocationTaevaskoja is a tiny village in South-Estonia with 90 habitants. Distance from Tallinn is 220 km. But in summer it becomes one of the most visited natural sights. http://www.taevaskoja.ee/taevaskoja-loodus https://www.visitestonia.com/en/suur-ja-vaike-taevaskoda-sandstone-outcrops Leisure timePlenty of possibilities: hiking, swimming, sunbathing, sports, games, excursions to the places of interest in the area.
Alloggio
In the same house with kids, separate room for volunteers and staff members (2-3 people in the same room). Volunteers will eat together with children and staff in the canteen. Showers, toilets and Wi-Fi are available.
Requisiti e materiali
Special requirementsYou have to love kids and be really motivated to work with them. The work demands 24-hours commitment and it can be pretty hard sometimes. Experience in work with children is an advantage. We expect active volunteers with good knowledge of history and culture of their country and ability to present it. All exciting ideas of activities for kids, games etc. are welcome. Good ability to communicate in English is needed and knowledge of Russian may be useful. The age of participants is 20-35.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 40 Euro towards the costs of general administration. In case of participation in more than one shift the total fee is 60 Euro. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TLL
NEAREST STATION: taevaskoja
Organizzatore
Taevaskoja Youth Camp is adventurous hiking camp that has been active for over 30 years. The aim of Taevaskoja camp is to support children s development through non-formal education. During the youth camp kids participate in different workshops about health, safety, culture and enjoy climbing and hiking activities. Taevaskoja is located in South-Estonia, about 220 km from Tallinn. The camp site is very close to the one of the most popular natural touristic place - Suur Taevaskoda (The Large Heaven s Hall), surrounded by beautiful forest and close to the one of the longest rivers in Estonia. Such location brings children closer to unspoiled nature and gives them an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with Estonian national heritage richly presented in the area. The camp aims also to develop children s knowledges about different cultures and support the growth of tolerance. To do that Taevaskoja Youth Camp invites international volunteers to join the camp as animators. Children come to Taevaskoja camp from all over Estonia. Most of them have basic knowledge of English and are very happy to have a chance to practice it. More information on www.taevaskoja.ee/taevaskoja-noortelaager/ Camp has several periods with different age groups of kids. NB It is possible to join for several camp shifts in a row.
Titolo
SUMMER AT THE OTHONA COMMUNITY
Periodo
09/08/2025 -
23/08/2025
Dove
Regno Unito
Età
18-99
Codice
VAP UK-01
Contributo
140 € + 90
GBP
Lavoro
During summer we will be helping with the day to day running of the community, and interacting with guests and members, ongoing work to the grounds and gardens and creation of new facilities.
Luogo
LOCATION: The Othona Community is situated near Bradwell-on-Sea on the east coast of Essex, next to a beautiful nature reserve. It is 5km from the nearest village.
The Othona Community is located at 100km northeast of London, approximately 3 hours by public transport.
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LEISURE: During the volunteers? time there, there will be themed study weeks. Details of these events can be viewed on Othona's website when they become available (https://www.othonaessex.org.uk/).
Outside their work duties volunteers are encouraged to join in these activities.
Alloggio
Volunteers will be camping and tents are NOT provided, therefore volunteers should bring their own tents and sleeping bags/mats.
Food will be healthy and home-made. Vegetarian diets can be catered for.
Requisiti e materiali
IMPORTANT: From 2025 onwards, all foreign national travelling to the UK need to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). You cannot enter the UK without it. Please check the following link on how to apply for it: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
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HOSTING FEE:
Volunteers placed through VAP will be asked to pay a fee of ?90 GBP upon arrival. VAP charges this fee as without it we would be virtually unable to organise any projects in the UK.
Volunteers eventually placed through IVS will not need to pay a hosting fee as they have already contributed through the fee they paid to their sending organisation.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: LGW
NEAREST STATION: Southminster
Organizzatore
The Othona Community in Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex was founded in 1946. It is a residential centre for people of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds to seek a common understanding in the cause of Peace. Othona has welcomed VAP volunteers since the early 1970's. Othona is a non-dogmatic Christian Community founded next to one of the oldest churches in the UK (654 AD). It fully involves non-Christians. It is an experimental community where work, worship, study and play are combined. Volunteers will be fully integrated in the life of the community.
Titolo
Masnatur II
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
17/08/2025
Dove
Spagna
Età
18-24
Codice
ESDA-2625
Contributo
140 € + 44
EUR
Lavoro
1. Accompanying the residents: from everyday living in the guesthouse.
2. Participate in and encourage various leisure activities developed by the House, encouraging everyone and helping those having greater difficulties (being in a wheelchair or walking with difficulty)
3. Collaborate on hygiene of the less valid for the development of their daily activities. The proposal activities will be to accompany the residents during: - every morning at the swimming pool; - nature excursions; - on space day; - water games; - Spartan aquatic races; - Games about exotic countries; - Pirates games and workshops; - Science workshop.
Luogo
Fuentiduena del Tajo is a small municipality located in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Situated about 60 kilometers southeast of the capital, Madrid, it is part of the Tajuna Valley and has a population of just a few hundred people, offering a quiet and rural atmosphere.
The town is known for its historical charm, featuring traditional Spanish architecture, narrow streets, and a peaceful environment. The main attraction is its Church of Santa Maria, a beautiful historic building that reflects the area's long-standing religious heritage. The surrounding landscapes are dominated by natural beauty, with picturesque views of the Tajo River and surrounding countryside, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.
Fuentiduena del Tajo is also known for its agricultural heritage, with a focus on wine production and farming, especially olive trees and vineyards. While small in size, it offers a glimpse into traditional Spanish rural life and is a great destination for those seeking to explore the more tranquil side of Madrid's outskirts.
Alloggio
The camp takes place at Granja Escuela, an 8-hectare farm with wooded and wild areas near the Tagus River. Amenities include hot water, heating and air conditioning. There are two dining rooms (teachers' and children's), a kitchen, adapted bathrooms, a multifunctional and psychomotricity room, and a rest and audiovisual room. Bedrooms have basic conditions.
Requisiti e materiali
BASIC SPANISH REQUIRED
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: MAD
Organizzatore
The aim of this workcamp is to join MASNATUR in the summer camps, this association works to promote, through entertainment activities, the integral development of people with disabilities (especially children and young people) and to provide respite time for their families. The absence of autonomy, associated with disability, means an overload of work for family members. These families are faced with a time to rest or to devote to their other children.
Another element of inclusion provided by MASNATUR is the possibility of sharing these activities with other people and being enriched by the group. Many people with disabilities, especially children and young people, did not enjoy leisure outside their family or school environment.
Titolo
Health & Wellness Study visit program Songkhla
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
19/08/2025
Dove
Thailandia
Età
18-75
Codice
VSA2508
Contributo
140 € + 14000
THB
Lavoro
Schedule 10th - 19th August 2025
11th Aug(Mon) Visit bedridden patients.
Visit bedridden patients in remote areas. The activity of Thai village health volunteers to check up the bedridden patient in the
village. Participants can assist the visiting by basic health and disease check up. Questionnaire with Thai village health volunteers and patients.
12th Aug (Tue) Rescue Team Assistant
Participants will assist the rescue team in Hatyai. The rescue team is the team that provides emergency services to the
community. The cases that were happen mostly are Car or motorcycle accident >> the team did the first aid and or transfer
patients to medical facilities. The sickness in cases household >> first aids and or transfer patients to medical facilities
Rescue in case of drowning Support in case of poisonous or dangerous animals gets into community households.
13th Aug (Wed) Study visit Hatyai health care center.
The center provided alternative treatment and health care for the Hatyai community.
Participants would try the Water Aerobic please bring the swimming suit.
14th - 15th Aug (Thu-Fri) Community Service- Secondary School
Participants organizea seminar to share knowledge with students inschools on basic health knowledge And InterCultural in Thai Classes
16th Aug (Sat) Class Cultural exchange and Buddy Program
The Intercultural exchange program with university students, visit Old Town and Songkhla Beach and Forklore Museum
17th Aug (Sun) City Tour
The center provided alternative treatment and health care for the Hatyai community.
Participants would try the Water Aerobic please bring the swimming suit.
18th Aug (Mon) Study visit Local Cacao Farm
Learn how to plant cacao, cacao product processing
19th Aug (Tue) Wrap up, check out and Departure
*The program is changeable on the real situation
Luogo
Hat Yai city
Songkhla beach
Alloggio
Participants will stay in hostel, 2-3 people per room
with toilet in the room.
Food will be provide in the area close to accommodation
or activities site, prepare for some spicy food.
We recommend to buy Thai sim cards for internet or
roaming.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: HDY
NEAREST STATION: Hat Yai
Organizzatore
Songkhla Thailand is the 2nd largest standard of
Thailand after Bangkok. There are the medical
school, regional hospital and hub health care of
Southern Thailand.
The program will be various for medical students
to exchange and learn from professional health
care about Thai traditional treatment and the
health care system in Thailand.
Some activities need basic knowledge about
health care that is suitable for medical students
to be trained and learn in real situations.
The program will be in Songkhla Thailand with
many collaboration sectors.
There will be a group of Indonesian medical
students join this program
Titolo
Lampedusa, l'isola delle tartarughe - 8
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
19/08/2025
Dove
Sicilia,
Lampedusa E Linosa
Età
18-75
Codice
Vol45
Contributo
300 €
Progetto
I campi di volontariato si svolgono nella spiaggia dell’Isola dei Conigli, zona A di Riserva Naturale e sito di deposizione della tartaruga marina Caretta caretta. I campi hanno una duplice finalità: contribuire alla tutela della spiaggia, intensamente frequentata a fini balneari, in modo da garantire le condizioni ambientali idonee all’ovodeposizione di Caretta caretta, controllando l’impatto antropico sul sito; sorvegliare e proteggere i nidi di Caretta caretta, dalla deposizione alla schiusa. Questi campi sono una grande occasione per quanti, appassionati della natura, vogliono prendersene cura svolgendo attività utili ed entusiasmanti, in uno dei luoghi più belli di Lampedusa e del Mediterraneo, meritevole di essere salvaguardato per la sua bellezza e per la sua grande importanza naturalistica.
Lavoro
Il campo prevede lo svolgimento di turni giornalieri di 6 ore circa e, all’occorrenza, turni notturni di 8–10 ore. I turni giornalieri sono finalizzati al controllo della balneazione, mediante sorveglianza ed attività di informazione e sensibilizzazione dei bagnanti, in modo da far rispettare i regolamenti vigenti nella riserva. Dalle 8 alle 20.00 i volontari si alterneranno per coprire due postazioni fisse: una all'ingresso della Riserva e una sulla spiaggia. All'ingresso, i volontari forniranno informazioni ai visitatori e forniranno supporto agli operatori nelle attività di controllo degli accessi alla spiaggia. In spiaggia, i volontari sorveglieranno gli eventuali nidi deposti, saranno punto di riferimento per quanti vogliono conoscere la biologia riproduttiva di Caretta caretta e svolgeranno attività di sensibilizzazione nei confronti dei turisti (inviteranno al rispetto delle norme comportamentali da osservare, effettueranno la pulizia dell’arenile, ecc.). I volontari, inoltre, collaboreranno nelle attività di rilevamento dei dati sulla fruizione e saranno di sostegno agli operatori della riserva per il rilevamento dei dati sui nidi di tartaruga e sui piccoli. I turni notturni si svolgeranno presso la struttura ubicata all'ingresso della riserva e sono finalizzati ad impedire l’accesso in spiaggia di eventuali visitatori durante la notte, che potrebbero pregiudicare gli eventi di nidificazione della tartaruga. Durante le schiuse dei nidi i turni notturni si svolgeranno in spiaggia. I volontari parteciperanno anche alle attività di salvaguardia e sorveglianza (diurna e notturna) di eventuali nidi deposti in altre spiagge dell’isola che rientrano nelle competenze dell'Ente Gestore della Riserva. I volontari, a turno, si occuperanno anche della preparazione dei pasti e della pulizia dell’alloggio.
Luogo
Molto più vicina all’Africa che alla Sicilia, Lampedusa appartiene all’Arcipelago delle Pelagie. Nel 1996 la Regione Siciliana ha istituito la Riserva Naturale “Isola di Lampedusa”, gestita da Legambiente Sicilia. L’area protetta si estende per circa 360 ettari lungo un’ampia fascia incontaminata della costa meridionale dell’isola ed è finalizzata alla conservazione delle espressioni più significative della fauna e della flora presenti sul territorio. La spiaggia dei Conigli è stata per anni oggetto di ogni forma di abuso e degrado, ma grazie agli interventi di recupero ambientale, controllo e sensibilizzazione dell’Ente Gestore oggi è un modello di gestione e promozione di un turismo sostenibile, che ha saputo coniugare conservazione della natura con la fruizione del territorio.
I volontari troveranno un responsabile al Porto o Aeroporto di Lampedusa. null
Attività formative
All’inizio di ogni campo i volontari parteciperanno ad un incontro formativo presso la sede della Riserva (tenuto dal personale della Riserva), durante il quale verranno fornite le principali informazioni sull’area protetta (storia, caratteristiche, regolamento, ecc.), sulla biologia della tartaruga marina e sulle attività che si svolgeranno durante il campo.
Alloggio
I volontari saranno ospitati in un appartamento ubicato in centro.
Requisiti e materiali
Il campo è particolarmente impegnativo, poiché prevede una turnazione continua per garantire il controllo del sito h24. Buona attitudine a camminare; buone condizioni fisiche, capacità di svolgere le attività anche con particolari condizioni climatiche (essere in grado di trascorrere diverse ore sotto il sole, ma anche in presenza di vento, umidità, pioggia, zanzare…).
Info appuntamento
Organizzatore
Il Circolo Legambiente Esther Ada nasce a Lampedusa nel 2011 ed è principalmente coinvolto nell'organizzazione delle campagne nazionali di Legambiente e nella realizzazione di progetti relativi a problematiche di carattere ambientale e sociale. In collaborazione con la Riserva Naturale “Isola di Lampedusa” propone attività di educazione ambientale agli studenti delle scuole dell’isola e si occupa dell’organizzazione dei campi di volontariato per la tutela della Spiaggia dei Conigli, sito di deposizione della tartaruga marina Caretta caretta.
Titolo
Golden Age 10
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
16/08/2025
Dove
Malesia
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25Y-0810D
Contributo
140 € + 700
MYR
Lavoro
Volunteers will help in arranging extra activities for the senior citizens, such as art, craft, painting, gardening, storytelling, music and movement activities. Other than that, volunteers could help the nursing care helpers to cook and take part in daily cleaning routines. Some of the days, bring the senior citizens for an evening walk if weather permits. Otherwise lots of, indoor activities could be conduct.
Luogo
Location: The home is located in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. https://goo.gl/maps/84vfEaSMEaBL2b4x8 Leisure: Visit around Kuala Lumpur city. Wednesday afternoon will be free. The volunteers joining more than 1 unit (week) can have free days in the weekend.
Alloggio
Home stay in the house of MOVE President (Siva san). Male and female will be mixed. The breakfast will be bought at the food stalls, very near to the house (walking distance). The dinner too (or they can also cook at home by themselves if they prefer). Lunch will be provided at Home. Workcampers will be able to try various of local food. Sleeping bag is necessary. They need to keep a good manner not to disturb the family life.
Requisiti e materiali
Bring along your expertise, such as singing, dancing, arts and craft and most important your caring heart to engage with these old people.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KUL
NEAREST STATION: Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 10:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2019 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Bernice Home was found by a lady by the name of Bernice. She started this home for senior citizens who need quality home care services to seniors with limited mobility or dementia and hence social interaction. She started this home in 2000 and the second home in 2018. The founder belief “life shouldn’t end when you are old, it should be full of happy memories regardless of the age. The founder wants to keep the seniors active and engaged through physical, mental and social activities, all in the comfort of their home.The workcamp was revived in 2023 and in 2024, 8 volunteers from Japan and Hong Kong did great work!
Titolo
Vang Vieng 3B
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
18/08/2025
Dove
Laos
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25Y-0810B
Contributo
140 € + 180
USD
Lavoro
Volunteers will 1) Working for building Youth Center, 2) Organic farming (just small gardening at youth centers, mostly planting flowers and trees for shade), 3) Participate in club activities and 4) Participate in English class traditional dance.
Luogo
Agricultural village in Van Vieng district in the north part, surrounded by the river and mountains. Other activities - Going to the Market, Basi Ceremony, Performance, Party, etc.
Alloggio
Phonsung Youth Center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. There are local markets near the village. Sometime the dinner will be Vangvieng town. Sleeping bag is necessary.
Requisiti e materiali
High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization! Language - English (Lao is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: VTE
NEAREST STATION: Vientiane. Volunteers need to arrive by 08:00 on the first day and can leave there after 20:00 on the last day. They can go to Van Vieng by the public bus that takes 4-5 hours, possibly together with other volunteers!
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Phoudindaeng Youth Center (PYC) since 2009. PYC's main projects are running a school bus, teaching English in extracurricular classes, supporting the construction of a community center and establishing a library. Considering the increasing demands of villagers, PYC was officially established in 2007 which has played important roles for personal growth, life-long education and formation of leadership skills.
In 2024, 2 workcamps were successfully organized with 8 vols. from Japan, Hong Kong and Myanmar in addition to some local vols. It had been open only to Asian, but from this year, it is open to all over the world!
Titolo
Vang Vieng 3
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
23/08/2025
Dove
Laos
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25Y-0810A
Contributo
140 € + 280
USD
Lavoro
Volunteers will 1) Working for building Youth Center, 2) Organic farming (just small gardening at youth centers, mostly planting flowers and trees for shade), 3) Participate in club activities and 4) Participate in English class traditional dance.
Luogo
Agricultural village in Van Vieng district in the north part, surrounded by the river and mountains. Other activities - Going to the Market, Basi Ceremony, Performance, Party, etc.
Alloggio
Phonsung Youth Center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. There are local markets near the village. Sometime the dinner will be Vangvieng town. Sleeping bag is necessary.
Requisiti e materiali
High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization! Language - English (Lao is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: VTE
NEAREST STATION: Vientiane. Volunteers need to arrive by 08:00 on the first day and can leave there after 20:00 on the last day. They can go to Van Vieng by the public bus that takes 4-5 hours, possibly together with other volunteers!
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Phoudindaeng Youth Center (PYC) since 2009. PYC's main projects are running a school bus, teaching English in extracurricular classes, supporting the construction of a community center and establishing a library. Considering the increasing demands of villagers, PYC was officially established in 2007 which has played important roles for personal growth, life-long education and formation of leadership skills.
In 2024, 2 workcamps were successfully organized with 8 vols. from Japan, Hong Kong and Myanmar in addition to some local vols. It had been open only to Asian, but from this year, it is open to all over the world!
Titolo
Together for community 2 (Zajedno za zajednicu 2)
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
23/08/2025
Dove
Serbia
Età
14-17
Codice
VSS2513TEEN
Contributo
140 € + 250
EUR
Lavoro
Since the school is regarded as place where many important activities are happening, it is also notable that many local organizations have strong connection with it. The same will be in this case, as well. The project can be defined only by 3 areas on this platform, so we can't describe everything that will happen there, but here we can write more on that.
Volunteers will do many tasks in cooperation with many associations in Požega. With those of social character, it will be decided which families are in need for additional support, so that volunteers can help to those in danger with their regular activities. Then there will be some visit to the local association of those with cerebral paralysis (help and workshops should be done there). Also, volunteers will be participating in the activities with local Gerontological center, where they might take care of the garden, but also meet older people that will be glad to participate in some workshops with guests.
Still, we shouldn't forget that there will be things to do in school's yard, as well, with picking up the raspberries (one of the Serbian national fruits) and blackberries (another among many; Serbia is simply the land of fruits). Planting seeds, taking out the bad plants, feeding the animals-just few of planned actions that will be done during the stay in this marvellous place.
As volunteers are minors, work will be naturally adjusted to everyone.
Luogo
Požega is a cute place in rich with nature territory of Western Serbia, with nice center where volunteers can feel the real town atmosphere (it is very alive, especially during the summer). Still, the school itself is located a little bit outside of it, surrounded by parks and fields, so the volunteers can have some free time to relax. School has sports terrains for recreation. The town has swimming pool, so maybe some hot days can be spent there.
Since the participants are minors, their free-time will be very well-organized. Musical nights, hiking, excursions in the area, visit to the cinemas and theater plays (that can be internationally understood of course), intercultural nights, many workshops, language courses, but precise informationS on that will be provided in the Infosheet.
The only thing we will recommend to take with you on this adventure is patience and smile and it will be an eternal pleasant memory!
Alloggio
The volunteers will be accommodated in the school dormitory in the rooms with 2-3 beds and bathroom (practically-3 stars hotel). Linen will be provided.
Food will be prepared together in the kitchen of the dormitory. The workshops on making Serbian traditional meals will be organized several times.
Requisiti e materiali
There are no specific requirements (beside Parental agreement and Medical informationS, that will be sent to you in time), but if you want your life easier, bring sunscreen, adequate clothes and mosquito repellent as it gets hot and humid during the summer in Serbia.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BEG
NEAREST STATION: Belgrade bus station
Organizzatore
Agricultural high school is founded in 1956. and from that moment it works constantly with youth on important topic like the producing food is. The school is regional center and it offers many opportunities for those who need to obtain certain knowledges in the field of plant and animal treatments. Since 2002. it aims to modernize its methods, so that is why they try to participate in many different projects, in order to give to the local youth wider perspectives on life.
Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) was founded in 1976. Our main aims are environmental protection and education, promotion of sustainable development, work with young people in an international context, promotion of scientific creativity and voluntarism and its values. Voluntary Service of Serbia is a volunteer exchange service center founded in 1990 as one of the sectors of YRS.
Titolo
TEEN DOWN TOWN 18
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
16/08/2025
Dove
Estonia
Età
14-16
Codice
EST TDT18
Contributo
140 € + 350
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. Longer camp shifts include one trip outside Tallinn.
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/engLeisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the Estonian capital Tallinn where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing, museums, festivals, concerts, etc.
Alloggio
AccommodationThere are 2 options possible (subject to availability, which will become clear by the beginning of the camp):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, a fitted kitchen, a dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Apart from bedrooms, the tea-room for rest will be also organized where teenagers might watch films, read and play board games enjoying soft sofas. Bed linen, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag unless you want so. For the reasons of security, 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 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 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.Please note: 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 requirementsWe will welcome any ideas to improve the program and your active participation in it. English is the camp language. The age of international camp participants is 14 i 16. 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. To assure a safe environment for all the campers, we expect all our camp participants will provide their parents letter of consent (Parental Authorization) and travel insurance certificate.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 receive any financial support for this camp from state or municipality, to make the camp happen we have to charge a participation fee from 350 to 600 Euro depending on the duration of the camp shift. This is a separate 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 prefer fee to be paid in cash on arrival please contact us.
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 project called KALEIDOSCOPE . We invite camp participants to discuss ideas of chaos and order, mess and harmony. Together, we will discover our own infinite potential and freedom to create new patterns of life, same way as we create patterns out of random single pieces of colourful glass twisting a kaleidoscope. We will learn how to find harmony in apparent disorder and use chaos as a tool for stress relief, how to turn imperfection into the source of true beauty and embrace uncertainty to make our life journey more successful, unique and vibrant. Camp participants will gain ideas and skills how to deal with a million of combinations of the world s reality.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
National Park Hunsrück
Periodo
10/08/2025 -
30/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-99
Codice
IBG 16
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The Park Rangers of the National Park Hunsrück-Hochwald are waiting for your support to preserve the fauna and flora in this unique natural environment and to provide endangered species with their original habitats again. At the same time it is a great opportunity for you to learn a lot about this ecosystem, the rangers will show and explain a lot. Three main tasks are waiting for you:
1. Care of the nutrient-poor grassland and arnica meadows (mowing works, work to stop spreading of shrubs etc.). With this work you can protect a valuable habitat with a very high biodiversity. This is especially the case for insects such as bees and butterflies and flowering plants such as orchids.
2. You will work on the wildlife park of Wildenburg Castle. Here you can find wolves, deer, wild boars, wildcats, mouflons and many other animals. Your task will mainly be to renew wooden fences and to build elements where the animals can hide behind. You will also construct wooden barriers to protect small trees from damage through the animals.
3. Let’s give water its natural space back! Within the National Park there are many places where the natural flow of water was changed (through cutting the curves of the streams or drainage channels etc.). In many cases this alteration is negatively impacting the biodiversity of these creeks. You will therefore help to restore the natural flow of the water by closing the channels and revitalizing natural flow elements.
Other environmental protections tasks can be added. Attention: The work might be physically hard and you will get wet and muddy for sure! Please bring hiking boots and working clothes.
Luogo
The workcamp will take places in the western part of Rhineland-Palatinate. You will stay in Deuselbach, a small village with 260 inhabitants. The local villagers are very much interested to welcome you, many parties and events will happen. Deuselbach has a pub but no shops. The next bigger village (Thalfang) is 4km far, here you can find everything you need (shops, swimming pool…). There are also many tourists in the area as it is well known for hiking all over the year and for skiing in winter. The next bigger city it Trier (40 km), the oldest Germany city with many Roman sights, a huge cathedral and plenty of this to do (vineyard, shopping, clubs…). You will do several excursions with the support of the Park Rangers, e.g. to Trier, the oldest German city with many famous sights.
Alloggio
You will stay in the community centre of Deuselbach. The accommodation is spacious, has a huge kitchen including a dish-washer and a living room, toilets and showers. There is one big sleeping room with camping beds. Wifi and even a washing machine are available. Please bring your sleeping bag.
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: FRA
NEAREST STATION: Bus Stop "Hunsrückhaus/Erbeskopf, Hilscheid”
Organizzatore
The National Park Hunsrück-Hochwald is the newest German National Park to protect the nature. The park was just founded in 2015. The landscape is dominated by huge forests, steep hills, small brooks and ponds, rocks and marshes. Only small hamlets interrupt the nature, a perfect region for plenty of different species but also for hiking. You will support the National Park Rangers in their work to preserve the habitat of endangered species and to protect ecologically valuable ecosystems. This workcamp will continue the mission of several Workcamps in the past years.
Titolo
DREAM VILLAGE
Periodo
11/08/2025 -
25/08/2025
Dove
Turchia
Età
18-35
Codice
GSM04
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
In this project, volunteers will paint and organize the village's theater building and library together with local volunteers. They will also repair the parts of the village that need repair. Bademler Village is close to Azmak Bay. A traditional sea festival is organized by the villagers in this bay every year. Water games, concerts, group activities are held in the festival. Volunteers will help organize this festival.
Stage setup, sound systems, creation of appropriate areas for group activities, environmental decorations, transportation and other preparations require the support of volunteers.
In case of additional needs of the village, support can be requested from volunteers. Every contribution to the village is very important to us. You may also be interested in making tarhana together with the villagers!
Luogo
Bademler Village is known as the most modern village in Turkey and is visited by tourists. The village has a theater building and a library, which attracts a lot of attention. This village is located in Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey. There are many historical and natural beauties around it. There are many different beaches and bays on the seashore. It is a perfect location for sea activities and cultural visits.
Alloggio
Bademler village has cute and modern village houses. Every year, the villagers host our volunteers in their own houses. Each family hosts 1, 2 or 3 volunteers and these houses are very close to each other. The volunteers prepare their breakfasts, lunches and dinners together with their host families.
Requisiti e materiali
-Passport Copy
-Motivational Letter
-Swimming Ability
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: ADB
NEAREST STATION: Urla Bus Terminal
Organizzatore
We are organizing this project in cooperation with the Bademler Village Culture and Art Association. Bademler Village is a special village for us because we have been working in this village for 12 years. The villagers wait for international volunteers every year. There are memories of IVS volunteers all over the village.
Titolo
Intercultural and Language (ICL) Nakhon Ratchasima
Periodo
11/08/2025 -
30/08/2025
Dove
Thailandia
Età
18-75
Codice
VSA2508-1
Contributo
140 € + 20000
THB
Lavoro
Volunteers are the key person to make the students, teachers and Local
community speak using English in daily life.
They learn English in the class but only in reading and writing (grammarly) but
very lacking in speaking with Each other due to the culture barrier. When there are
international volunteers, the environment in the school and community force to
use English and they also couple exchange with volunteers.
Workplaces
There will be 2 schools which are Ban Krogluek School and Ban Maab Grad School.
The local host may schedule Monday-Wednesday work in one school and Thursday
and Friday work in another school.
You will meet different classes each day. So the activities you prepare can be used
similarly in both school and each class
Luogo
Dan Khun Thot
Alloggio
Participants will be in the house, open space, share one big
room together. You will deparate in cooking team in each
dya and prepare Breakfast and Dinner for everyone. Lunch
will be provide at the school. Food will be provided 3 meals
a day There is internet wifi in the house.
1.3 kms from accommodation to Ban Krok luk School you
can go by walk, bike or teacher motorcycle.
27 kms From accommodation to Baan Maab Grad School
You will go there by car
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BKK
NEAREST STATION: Dan Khun Thot
Organizzatore
Intercultural and Language (ICL) – Nakhon Ratchasima, learning and sharing the
intercultural and language still are the main purpose. Volunteers will share and exchange
culture, language, and knowledge with the local community and students in the school.
English as the global language and intercultural learning are important for local Thai people
to understand and be for global citizens. English is also the gateway to open mind and
knowledge. The project was created by VSA Thailand and has been successful for eight
years. Former volunteers came to give the opportunity for children in schools and the local
community. Many local people improved their English skills through exchanging with
international volunteers, or at least they try to speak the English language more and dare
to face and work with the foreigner even though they cannot speak English. Moreover,
volunteers’ activities impacted the local community. They used to stay lively and trusty
with the foreigner. Local people have a chance to learn, accept, and adopt the ways of life
with the different cultures.
Ban Krogluek School is a primary school, there are about 10 teachers and 100 students from
kindergarten (2-6 years old), pratomsuksa 1-6 (7-12 years old). VSA has sent volunteers
to this School since 2015.
Ban Maab Grad School is a primary school, there are about 9 teachers, 1 janitor and 60
students from kindergarten (2-6 years old), pratomsuksa 1-6 (7-12 years old). VSA has
sent volunteers to this School since 2022.
*Nakhon Ratchasima province or ‘Korat’ the ancient name that Thai people always c