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Volunteer will help to 1) maintain the old houses by cleaning up, drying many sleeping mats, etc., 2) do farming (weeding in the green tea field that was abandon, cultivating, planting and harvesting potatoes) and 3) do other community work (e.g., construction, chopping woods, trail maintenance). Children sometimes work with adults and other times play in the nature (river, etc.) by the assistance of some parents (by turns) and supporting vols.
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Location: 200 km north east of Osaka. Katsuyama is an agricultural city and famous for dinosaurs discovery. Ohara village is located at 500 m a.s.l. and surrounded by the mountains with very rich nature (e.g., the spring water is drinkable and very tasty!). Leisure: Exchange parties, Excursion on a free day including the famous Dinosaurs Museum and its experience program of fossil excavation, etc.
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A few rooms of the traditional renovated house! Meals will be cooked by turns. Sleeping bag is not necessary. Simple shower rooms. Clean toilets. You can see how the village looks like at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzGZvho8fVQ
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Only families (Children should be 6-12 years old) can join this program. Basically up to 4 persons (2 adults) per family. High motivation to work and cooperate. Respect to the local culture and way of the organization! Speaking Japanese language is welcomed!
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NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Komatsu for domestic and Osaka (KIX) for international flights. From Osaka/ Tokyo to the meeting point, it takes 3/ 5 hours by the bullet train and 5/ 11 hours by bus. If Tokyo, vols. need to arrive at the airport in Narita or Haneda by 05:00 on Jul. 24 and can leave there after 23:00 on Jul. 30.
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This project is actively working for SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Ohara Eco Project (OEP) since 2009. There were 600 inhabitants in Ohara village with 90 houses 100 years ago, but now only 1 elder! OEP was founded by the local people in 2006 and has rehabilitated 7 houses of cultural heritage. They maintain and revive the trails and fields, organize the workcamps with NICE and run various eco tours, so got the best prize in the award of Creating Home Town by the national government in 2016! The family workcamp started since 2013 (President of NICE keeps joining as a leader with his kids) and hosted a lot of families from Japan, Asia, Europe and Americas with great success.
*Outcome of this workcamp: In 2024, 17 vols. from 5 families joined and made great contribution to have dried over sleeping mats, weed in the tea field (see the pictures), made natural clay for walls, cleaned the village road, etc. Please see the presentation made by the volunteer for the IVS contest in Japan; https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/e5-55193721 (only Japanese for the moment, but you can at least enjoy the pictures!)
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Que la fête commence à Joeuf ! - Let's get the party started in Joeuf!
Chaque été, la commune accueille des bénévoles internationaux depuis de nombreuses années. La philosohpie du projet est de permettre aux habitant·e·s de Joeuf et à des jeunes du monde entier de se rencontrer, d'échanger leur culture et créer des liens. Justement, le thème du chantier est tout simplement l'amitié ! L'amitié entre les êtres vivants, entre les cultures, entre les humains et la nature : une valeur très importante à cultiver...
Ce chantier est l'occasion de rencontrer d'autres bénévoles internationaux mais aussi des jeunes habitant·e·s de Joeuf, qui rejoindront le groupe en journée pour les travaux et les sorties. Depuis le début du projet, la ville a pour objectif de mettre en avant la solidarité internationale pour des travaux utiles aux habitant.e.s, et l'organisation de moments de rencontre festifs. Les matins, le groupe s'attèle aux missions du chantier :
- Ensemble, le groupe organise une fête pour les habitants de la ville ! Musique, décoration, nourriture, animations... c'est vous qui décidez !
- Construisez ensemble le nouveau visage des quartiers de la ville ! Peinture, bricolage, jardinage... plein de projets vous attendent !
Les après-midi, la ville organise un planning d'activités autour du sport et de la culture : initiations insolites, des découvertes locales, des randonnées, jeux...
The town has been welcoming international volunteers every summer for many years. The philosophy of the project is to bring together the residents of Joeuf and young people from around the world, allowing them to share their cultures and build connections. The theme of the project is simply friendship! Friendship between humans, between cultures, and between humans and nature— a value that is important to nurture.
This project offers the opportunity to meet young residents of Joeuf, who will join the group during the day for the work and activities. Since the beginning of the project, the town has aimed to highlight international solidarity through useful work for the local community, along with organising festive moments.
In the mornings, the group focuses on the project tasks:
Together, the group organises a celebration for the town’s residents! Music, decoration, food, activities... it’s up to you to decide!
Help shape the new look of the town’s neighborhoods! Painting, DIY projects, gardening... many projects await you!
In the afternoons, the town arranges a schedule of activities centered around sports and culture: unique workshops, local discoveries, hikes, games...
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Terres de Jeux 2024, ville de naissance du célèbre Michel PLATINI, Joeuf est une ville chargée d'histoire à proximité de la cité ancestrale et attractive de Metz. Sa particularité ? Elle est très marquée par le sport, activité qui fédère les habitant.e.s et pour laquelle la ville est reconnue pour sa présence dans des ligues nationales ! Une ville idéale pour les amateurs de nature, de rencontres interculturelles et qui aiment se dépenser.
Joeuf, birthplace of the famous Michel Platini, is a city rich in history, located near the ancient and vibrant city of Metz. Its unique feature? It has a strong sports culture, uniting the local residents, and is well-known for its presence in national sports leagues. It’s an ideal place for nature lovers, those interested in intercultural exchanges, and people who enjoy staying active.
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Le groupe international est logé à la salle des Sports de la ville. Un dortoir est privatisé pour l'occasion, ainsi que des douches, des sanitaires, une cuisine et un espace de vie collective. Les voisins sont les basketteurs de l'équipe pro qui viennent parfois s'entrainer, et qui pourront vous apprendre quelques passes!
Au-delà des temps de chantier, les bénévoles participent ensemble à l’organisation de la vie collective. Souvent réparti·e·s en équipes, ils·elles élaborent les menus, participent aux courses, préparent les repas et s’assurent de la propreté des espaces communs.
Véritable acteur·ice de ton expérience, tu participeras aussi à la prise de décisions concernant les activités collectives et l’organisation du quotidien !
The international group is accommodated at the town's sports hall. A dormitory is privatized for the occasion, along with showers, restrooms, a kitchen, and a shared living space. The neighbors are the basketball players from the professional team, who sometimes come to train and may teach you a few passes!
Beyond the working hours, volunteers come together to organise daily life on the camp. Often divided into teams, they plan menus, help with the shopping, prepare meals, and ensure the cleanliness of shared spaces.
Fully involved in shaping your experience, you will also take part in decision-making regarding group activities and daily organization!
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The accommodation and work sites are not accessible to wheelchairs
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NEAREST AIRPORT: LUX
NEAREST STATION: Joeuf train station
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Le partenaire du chantier est la ville de Joeuf et la Maison des Solidarités et de la Fraternité. Cettre structure travaille avec les familles joviciennes tout au long de l'année, et mobilise les jeunes locaux à venir participer au chantier international l'été.
The project partners are the town of Joeuf and the Maison des Solidarités et de la Fraternité. This organisation works with the local families of Joeuf throughout the year and encourages young people from the area to join the international project during the summer.
WorkVarious works in the forest: cutting unwanted trees and bushes, burning old tree brunches and brushwood, preparing firewood for heating the farm; also, some odd jobs around the farm buildings as well as general household work. Most of the work will be outdoors. There can be also some light maintaining works indoors if weather is too rainy. The work will be usually 3-5 hours a day. The rest of the time will be spent to get acquainted with the area, its natural and historical sites as well as with local people. Local people will join the camp for work and leisure.
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LocationThe charm of Haanja Uplands in South Estonia lies in its lovely hilly landscape, winding roads and numerous lakes. Most of its ancient villages, special dialect, handicraft, and customs have been preserved until today. The whole area, called Vorumaa, is an area of outstanding beauty. It is famous for its diverse and very well-preserved nature. Untouched forests with wildlife, deep valleys, hills, 170 small lakes with extremely clean water, numerous rivers with caves in the steep banks - you can find everything there. Kiidi Farm is situated 15 km south of Voru, capital of the County, which has a population of 15 000 people and lies about 250 km south-east of Tallinn, very close to the Latvian and Russian borders. The closest village to Kiidi Farm is Rouge (3km) with a population of less than 1000 people. More information about Estonia www.visitestonia.com; South-Estonia www.visitvoru.ee Leisure timeThere are many possibilities for leisure time, especially for those who love nature: acquaintance with nature of the area, hiking, swimming, etc. Excursions to the numerous places of interest of the County of Voru, including visit to Haanja National Park with the Estonian highest point are planned. Volunteers will have a very good chance to get in close contact with the local people, experience local traditions and learn some customs i for instance like hot Estonian sauna
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Accomodation: In the farmhouse in 2-4-bedded rooms depending on the size of family. WC, shower, hot water, sauna is available. Hosts will prepare meals themselves, however, participants will be asked to help out in the kitchen.
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Special requirementsThe camp is open for families with their children, generally aged 5 to 13, however the kids age is flexible. Parents can come in pairs or alone. English is the common camp language.Participation feeSince we do not receive any funds to support your participation in this camp neither from the state nor from private sponsors, you are asked to contribute towards cost of board, lodging, local transport, leisure time program, etc. The fee has to be paid by participants by bank transfer, and it is 220 Euro for every adult and 150 Euro for every child.
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NEAREST AIRPORT: TLL
NEAREST STATION: Voru
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ProjectFor a decade EstYES promotes camps where parents and children can participate together. The idea is to create a kind of temporary community where adults and children can share the ideas of voluntary activity for the benefit of rural area. The schedule of the camp allows adults to act as volunteers like in any other voluntary camp working 4-5 hours a day for practical tasks. Meanwhile children work as well, in the sense that they take part in the activities helping parents and sharing easy tasks with them. Local organisers supported by parents care about the children during the working activities, providing snacks, proposing games and activities, etc. In the daily free time and during days off group excursions and other activities will be organised by the local hosts. Parents can join the camp in pair or alone with their children. Some English is necessary for parents in order to communicate among them and with the campleader. The camp follows a very positive 14 years experience. Here is the link to the video of last year Family Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jd_Bsm1pYIt=9sVenueIt is a very long tradition for EstYES to organize international workcamps in co-operation with Kiidi Farm located in the Voru County in the South of Estonia. With the support of the state and local authorities the eco- and farm sustainable tourism has been developed in this area. Besides promoting the environmental tourism, this initiative supports rural development, which is an important issue for Estonia. Estonian Association of Farm Tourism has launched several projects, and Kiidi Farm, where the camp takes place, is one of them. It is run by large Piho family with 8 kids, who were kids when we started our cooperation but are young adults of different age now. More information on Kiidi Farm is on site www.kiidi.ee
During this workcamp, you will actively participate in the life of the Maison and its various activities: collective living (cooking, cleaning, organization, etc.), intercultural exchanges (meeting with the local community and other volunteers from the association), etc.
The aim of this project is, through exchanges and intergenerational knowledge transfer, to raise awareness about sustainable development. The work will mainly involve maintaining the Maison?s vegetable garden (seeding, transplanting, weeding, watering, harvesting, processing). In addition, you will help maintain the compost bins, the phytosanitary pond, the chicken coop, the insect hotel, and the bamboo grove.
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Collective visits to the region will be organized based on your interests: city tours, the ocean, museums, the Forest House, etc. Activities with the welcome center will also be regularly offered: pizza night, game night, etc. This will also be an opportunity to discover how an organization like Solidarites Jeunesses operates.
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You will be accommodated in a shared dormitory or, if preferred, in a single room at Maison des Bateleurs. Food will be provided, and meals will be prepared on a rotating schedule by the participants themselves, while respecting sustainable development values and the diverse cultures of each participant (including both families and international volunteers).
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NEAREST AIRPORT: BOD
NEAREST STATION: Montendre (17130)
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Sustainable development, particularly permaculture, is a core theme deeply embedded in the values of our association, and it is integrated into all our actions. This is why Maison des Bateleurs - Solidarites Jeunesses has been working for several years to create an environmental hub: a phytosanitary pond, dry toilets, composting, an organic garden, the use of local natural resources, to name just a few examples.
Volunteers will help their organic farm by weeding in the rice and vegetable fields, planting vegetables, taking care of goats and chicken and also renovate the trails and the traditional house, help their house works such as cooking, washing, carrying the stuffs from the down village. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard. Kids may sometimes be separated to plan in the nature with care of some adults.
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Both are located in the beautiful places near “Japanese Northern Alps”. Maki is in about 900 meters asl. and there is something remained here that most of Japanese areas have lost in modernization. Tateya is surrounded by the farms and 40 min. walk from the train station. Other activities - Exchange program, Excursion on a free day (possibly to Hakuba, a famous tourism spot), etc.
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Maki: Volunteers will sleep in a few rooms of the volunteers' house that is a very beautiful cultural heritage and equips the basic facilities such as water, electricity, toilets and a bath room! They will have meals, meetings and social life with Kyodo Gakusha members in the main building (just 30 meters far). Meals will be cooked by together with the members by turns. Sleeping bag is not necessary. Tateya: Building for volunteers and a few members, 5 min. walk from the farm. Meals will be usually cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is not necessary.
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Only families (no age limit for the children!) can join this program. Up to 3 persons (1-2 kids) per family. Parents volunteers need to be physically strong and flexible to respect the way of the local host. Motivation letter is needed! Language - English (Japanese is also welcomed!)
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NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest international airport is Tokyo (NRT or HNH). From Tokyo to the meeting point near the project, it takes 5 hours by express bus. Volunteers need to arrive at the airport in Tokyo by the end of Aug. 20 and can leave there from the beginning of Aug. 25.
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This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Kyodo Gakusha since 2000, a cooperative community where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who want to learn farming, who want to live in the nature, etc. They have 5 communities in Japan incl. Maki and Tateya and grow animals and vegetables in ecological, organic way. Maki is located in a very isolated area (not accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains!), so it once became an abandon village in 1970s and then, was revived by Kyodo Gakusha. Over 10 people were living till several years ago, but less and less in these years (almost nobody in the winter), so vols. are needed even more! Tateya is located on the hilly (less than Maki, but still a bit isolated) area where 30-40 members live and mainly do rice farming as well as growing cows and chicken.
*Outcome of this workcamp: See the long-term goal of this project as Local SDGs made by the previous project leader at https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/2019-ep3-188767935 (only in Japanese, sorry, but you can still enjoy the pictures!)
Children and parents will work together when possible (e.g. helping with cooking, collecting wood, harvesting vegetables and gardening). Work will be organized in two groups. The first one will be working in a nature reserve located 3km away from the campsite, their work will consist of mowing grass, raking and collecting grass. Please note that the meadows can be very wet; bring waterproof working shoes (or rubber boots), working gloves, a raincoat and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. The second group will be working on the campsite preparing food, collecting wood, doing maintenance tasks or working in the nearby forest.
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Location: The workcamp takes place in the Bohemian Forest near Stara Knizeci Hut. The campsite is located in the valley of the Celni stream, an isolated part of the village of Lesna in the Bohemian Forest near the German border. There is limited phone coverage. The nearest bus stop is Stara Knizeci Hut and the nearest bigger town is Tachov where you can find ATMs, pharmacies, doctors etc. The campsite is located about 30 minutes walk from the nearest bus station. Bus runs once a day to Tachov.
Leisure time: The main activity is hiking in the surrounding countryside. You can visit the ruins of the Zahaji castle or go on trips to nearby towns (e.g. Marianske Lazne). The project is situated on the border with Germany; a trip to Germany could be an option. Besides, you can try archery, play games or experience an Indian sauna. If you have any games, musical instruments or any other activity you could share or teach the group in the campsite conditions, you are welcome to bring them.
Study part: It includes evening discussions about climate, environment, sustainability and sustainable camps around the fire. You will have the unique opportunity to try archery, participate in fun games and learn to recognize the stars. Also, as you will be living in close contact with nature, you will improve your camping skills and learn a lot about local fauna and flora.
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Volunteers will be accommodated in tee-pees with a fireplace in the centre. You will sleep on wooden pads and mattresses stuffed with hay. Nights in the forest might be very cold, even frosty, so bring a very warm sleeping bag, camping mat and some warm clothes. You will bathe in a small river with cold water next to the campsite, the toilets are outdoors. Everyone will cook together as a group on a fireplace. The food is only vegetarian (or vegans / gluten free variants). You can charge your cell phone with a small solar-electricity generator. There is limited phone coverage and no Wifi.
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Participation fee: 50€ adult and 25 € child. The extra fee covers costs of the project not covered by public funding (for example support for campleaders, administrative costs of iNEX-SDA). The fee is paid in advance electronically and non-refundable unless proof of severe obstacle (for example illness) is provided.
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NEAREST AIRPORT: PRG
NEAREST STATION: Last stop of the bus 440251 3 in the direction to “Lesna, Stara Knizeci Hut”.
Organizzatore
The workcamp is organized in cooperation with EUROSOLAR. EUROSOLAR promotes renewable energies and a sustainable lifestyle; it engages in youth environmental education and organizes environmental summer camps for children, youth and families. The workcamp takes place in a remote but exceptionally beautiful, hilly area of the Bohemian Forest, near the western border of the Czech Republic. The campsite is isolated from civilization volunteers are welcome to try a basic and active lifestyle in the forest. The main goal is to help maintain meadows in a nature-protected area, maintain the campsite and enjoy nature. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG15 Life on Land.
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