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Periodo
Dove
Età
Codice
Contributo
Titolo
La magia del Sinis
Periodo
22/07/2025 -
31/07/2025
Dove
Sardegna,
Cabras
Età
18-75
Codice
Vol05
Contributo
300 €
Progetto
Il campo si svolge nello splendido scenario dell’Area Marina Protetta Penisola del Sinis – Isola di Mal di Ventre, istituita nel 1997 a tutela di questo territorio costiero delicato quanto prezioso. Il comune di Cabras, gestore dell’Area Marina Protetta, da anni è impegnato in un importante percorso di conservazione della biodiversità e della tutela del mare, dedicando risorse allo sviluppo di un turismo sostenibile e responsabile, puntando quindi sull’uso rispettoso del mare e del territorio da una parte, e sulla valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale e archeologico dall’altra. I campi di volontariato che Legambiente realizza quest’estate, in collaborazione con l’AMP e il comune, si inseriscono in questo contesto; gli obiettivi sono di sensibilizzare gli abitanti e i turisti a una fruizione corretta dell'ambiente marino e costiero e di migliorare l’offerta di turismo sostenibile sull’isola, attraverso la sorveglianza dell’area protetta, il monitoraggio e la pulizia dai rifiuti.
Lavoro
II volontari garantiranno un presidio costante dell’AMP e svolgeranno le seguenti attività: informazione e sensibilizzazione dei turisti sulla corretta fruizione della spiaggia, con particolare attenzione alla tutela delle spiagge con granuli di quarzo, pulizia delle coste dalla presenza di eventuali rifiuti spiaggiati, monitoraggio e catalogazione dei rifiuti spiaggiati provenienti dal mare, raccolti secondo la normativa europea del Beach Litter e Park Litter nel caso di pulizie delle dune e zone retrodunali.
Luogo
A ovest di Cabras, la penisola del Sinis, si protende nel mare con una costa bassa e rocciosa, estendendosi nell’entroterra con un altopiano brullo e una bassa macchia mediterranea odorosa di rosmarino e di ginepro. Alla scogliera si alternano anche spiagge memorabili: a nord di capo Mannu le dune e le sabbie di Is Arenas sono coperte da una storica pineta, mentre a sud la costa si articola in cale di sabbia, promontori rocciosi e stagni. A sud delle suggestive scogliere di Su Tingiosu si trovano alcuni gioielli naturalistici, le spiagge di granuli quarzosi (del tutto simili a chicchi di riso) di Mari Ermi e Is Arutas. Alle spalle delle spiagge, di grande interesse naturalistico lo stagno di Cabras, e la laguna di Mistras, mentre di grandissima suggestione sono le rovine della città, prima nuragica poi fenicia e infine romana, di Tharros, situata proprio in riva al mare.
Fermata Autobus di San Giovanni di Sinis (Frazione di Cabras), orario da definire (tendenzialmente nel pomeriggio)
Attività formative
I volontari saranno coinvolti in attività di formazione tenute dai responsabili di Legambiente e dal personale dell’AMP sulle caratteristiche naturalistiche e storico-culturali del territorio, sull'avifauna e fauna selvatica del territorio e sulle attività di lavoro. Sono previsti focus sulla raccolta differenziata. Verranno organizzate anche delle passeggiate ed escursioni nell'entroterra del parco con relative informazioni sulla flora dell'area. Verrà inoltre organizzata una vista al CRES, il Centro Recupero Tartarughe della zona.
Alloggio
Ostello di Funtana Meiga - casa del Parco. A circa 30 min a piedi dalla borgata marina di San Giovanni di Sinis: l’ostello è dotato di camere con 4 posti letto ciascuna con un bagno comune con doccia ogni due camere. Sono presenti una cucina per la preparazione dei pasti e spazi esterni per il relax dei volontari.
Requisiti e materiali
Buona attitudine a camminare e andare in bicicletta. Disponibilità al confronto con turisti e fruitori delle spiagge. Buona sopportazione del caldo estivo che può raggiungere temperature alte soprattutto in alcuni periodi.
Info appuntamento
Stazione di Oristano
Organizzatore
L'Area Marina Protetta Penisola del Sinis – Isola di Mal di Ventre, è stata istituita nel 1997 a tutela di questo territorio costiero delicato e prezioso. Il comune di Cabras, gestore dell’Area Marina Protetta, da anni è impegnato in un importante percorso di conservazione della biodiversità e della tutela del mare, dedicando risorse allo sviluppo di un turismo sostenibile e responsabile, puntando quindi sull’uso rispettoso del mare e del territorio da una parte, e sulla valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale e archeologico dall’altra.
Titolo
SAAREMAA YOUTH CAMP
Periodo
22/07/2025 -
28/07/2025
Dove
Estonia
Età
20-35
Codice
EST 02
Contributo
140 € + 40
EUR
Lavoro
The main task for volunteers is to deal with teenagers, providing cross-cultural learning experience for them as well as English language environment. It will be done through games, sport, club-like activities, excursions, discussions, etc. Volunteers alongside with local leaders will be responsible for the whole program of the children camp on 23.-27.07. The job can involve long working hours and require high level of commitment and responsibility for the camp program and the young participants. Some days may be quite long for late-night orientations, landscape game in the forest, campfire. It will be great if you could introduce your country, language and culture to young people.
Luogo
LocationThe camp site is located in the Jamaja village on Sorve peninsula in southern part of the Island of Saaremaa. This is the most south-west part of the country known for its outstanding beauty. Some information about the region can be found on http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tip-of-sorve?site_preference=normal and https://torgukuningriik.com/442761321/450041068 Leisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for active leisure time in this camp: swimming, sunbathing, hiking, sport, etc. It is possible to visit churches in Kihelkonna, Mustjala, Kaarma, Jamaja, magic meteorite crater Kaali Lake and Episcopal castle in Kuressaare. More information on http://www.saaremaa.ee/
Alloggio
Volunteers will share one room on the second floor of the same camp house where youngsters will stay. Bathrooms are of the common use. You don t need sleeping bags, but please bring your own towels. Meals will be served for all participants at the dining room. Help in the kitchen may be needed time to time.
Requisiti e materiali
Special requirementsPlease take clothes and shoes suitable for sport and hiking. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country willing to present it to others in a creative way. You should be in a good physical shape and be motivated to work with young people. Good level of English is required. People with scouting experience are welcome The age of volunteers is 20-35. Previous experience in work with youngsters is an advantage. Camp languages are Estonian, English and Spanish.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 40 Euro each towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make bank transfer please contact your sending organization for solution.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TLL
NEAREST STATION: Kuressaare
Organizzatore
Would you like to have a short-term active and meaningful vacation for a week in Jamaja village on the beautiful Island of Saaremaa? Then this camp is just for you The camp is organized for 20 teenagers aged 14-17, who are young leaders of Estonian scout-like organisations Noored Kotkad and Kodututred. The main aim of the camp to teach youngsters useful skills, providing them intensive experience of learning and practicing in communication, sport, orientation, nature, history, etc. The camp program includes many games and activities, sport, swimming, orientation, excursions to some places of interest, conversations and discussions, working groups. Working language is English and Spanish. Local language is Estonian.
Titolo
Lampedusa, l'isola delle tartarughe - 6
Periodo
23/07/2025 -
01/08/2025
Dove
Sicilia,
Lampedusa E Linosa
Età
18-75
Codice
Vol43
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
At the heart of the church 2
Periodo
24/07/2025 -
08/08/2025
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
SJ45
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
After two years spent restoring the interior walls of the church, the aim of this project is to continue renovating the walls of the Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe church in Buxerolles. The church dates back to the 11th century, but the walls have been plastered with cement, which has led to poor drainage of moisture and created saltpetre. Accompanied by a specialist technical supervisor, you will first have to remove the plaster from the walls, then dehumidify the walls, and finish by plastering them with lime. Other traditional masonry work will give you a chance to familiarise yourself with these techniques. Come with work clothes or clothes that may be damaged or soiled. We will provide you with safety equipment. No qualifications are required for this project. You will work 4 to 5 hours a day.
Luogo
Buxerolles (86180) is located in the Greater Poitiers conurbation, in the Vienne departement (86), 6 km from Poitiers.
At the crossroads of several charming little villages in the Vienne, you'll be able to take full advantage of the local heritage. When you're not working on the site, you'll be taking part in summer activities such as July 14th. Outings to Poitiers or Chatellerault and activities such as the Futuroscope, bowling or cinema, can also be organised.
Alloggio
You will sleep on mattresses at the Espace Marcel Varliette, where all facilities are available (toilets, kitchens, showers, common room, etc.). The church is located in the same place as the accommodation. You must bring your own duvet and pillow, and we'll provide inflatable mattresses. Meals, especially lunch and dinner, will be prepared by participants on a rotating basis, ensuring respect for environmental values, local resources, and everyone's cultural preferences. Both hot and cold dishes, as well as vegetarian and vegan options, will be included.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: ORY
NEAREST STATION: Poitiers (86000)
Organizzatore
Not far from Poitiers, between the sky and the earth, in this commune called Buxerolles, an ancient church first mentioned in 1226, the Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe de Buxerolles church dates back to the Romanesque period. A first chapel, completely destroyed when the building was rebuilt in 1868, dates back to the 11th century. After several years, the building is in need of a facelift, and the project will involve refurbishing the church as well as intercultural sharing between locals and peace-building volunteers.
Titolo
WASH BACK IN TIME : RESTORING MATOUR'S WASH?HOUSES
Periodo
25/07/2025 -
08/08/2025
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCF-6907
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Matour, a dynamic village in Saone-et-Loire, welcomes you to an international volunteer work camp. Together, we will restore two of the seven washhouses in the commune, treasures of its heritage.
Led by the Concordia association and the municipality, this project aims to preserve local history while fostering intercultural exchanges. Residents and volunteers from around the world will work together to bring these emblematic sites back to life.
The work will focus on renovating the roofs, with possible interventions on the framework. Conducted on scaffolding, the project will be supervised by an experienced technical leader, ensuring safety and adherence to traditional construction methods. Work will take place in the mornings, for 5 to 6 hours per day, to avoid the heat.
But a work camp is also a human adventure ! Afternoons will be dedicated to activities, relaxation, or group-chosen events. Weekends will be an opportunity to explore the region and its rich heritage.
By joining this project, you will help preserve cultural heritage while living an unforgettable collective and intercultural experience. Come and restore Matour?s washhouses and leave your mark on the history of this welcoming village!
Luogo
Located in the heart of Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, in the Saone-et-Loire department, Matour welcomes you to an authentic rural setting where traditions and modernity blend harmoniously. This dynamic village, proud of its rich heritage, will charm you with its picturesque streets, manor, and Maison des Patrimoines, which the municipality will be delighted to show you.
About 20 km away, you can also discover Cluny, a historical and cultural landmark, along with other charming sites perfect for walks and exploration.
The facilitators will organize tailored activities in close collaboration with the group, allowing you to take an active role in your stay and fully enjoy the cultural and heritage riches of the area.
Alloggio
You will be accommodated in individual tents at the municipal stadium in Matour. The tents will be provided by Concordia, but you should bring a sleeping pad or mattress and a sleeping bag rated for 10?C comfort to ensure a pleasant night's sleep. The stadium facilities, including showers, toilets, and changing rooms, will be available to you.
A small enclosed and covered space will serve as a communal area for meal preparation, dining, and organizing activities if needed.
You will take part in organizing collective life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and preparing meals on a rotating basis, using locally sourced ingredients. Whenever possible, we will prioritize a vegetarian diet with seasonal local products, while respecting all dietary needs and promoting the discovery of local cuisine.
There is no Wi-Fi connection or laundry service on-site. We recommend making arrangements beforehand. However, it will be possible to do small hand washes if necessary.
Requisiti e materiali
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: LYS
NEAREST STATION: MACON LOCHE TGV STATION
Organizzatore
This year marks the beginning of a meaningful partnership between the commune of Matour and the Concordia association. Matour, deeply attached to its heritage, is a dynamic village that promotes its history through various local initiatives, notably with the association "Les Amis du Manoir", dedicated to heritage preservation and maintaining hiking trails.
By partnering with Concordia, which works for solidarity, mutual learning, and intercultural exchange, the municipality is welcoming a project that goes beyond the simple material restoration of the washhouses. You will take part in a human and collective adventure, fostering exchange between volunteers from around the world and local residents.
This international work camp fully aligns with the values of both partners: civic engagement, knowledge transmission, and environmental respect. It allows everyone to engage in a local project with a lasting impact while developing valuable technical and social skills.
You will be at the heart of a project where heritage, culture, and commitment come together, strengthening the connection between Matour and the world!
Titolo
BUILD WITH THE COMMUNITY
Periodo
25/07/2025 -
08/08/2025
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCF-7502
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Help us to create pallet outdoor furniture for the commune of Les Mureaux, creating a cheerful, welcoming environment for local residents!
The city of Les Mureaux has a number of social and youth structures that are essential for social action at family level, and for the city's cultural activities. The aim of the project will be to create an outdoor living room using recycled wooden street furniture, so that it can once again become a welcoming and convivial space for the community, and in particular for the neighborhood's young people! Workshops will be organised to raise awareness of sustainable development, as well as workshops with children and many community visits.
Luogo
Les Mureaux is a suburban town with a population of 32,000 in the northern Yvelines region, just under an hour from Paris. Civic activities include a visit to the Musee de l'Immigration in Paris, a meeting with the NGO Terre d'Asile, Refugee Food, the Chateau de Versailles and the Amarres third place center. Social events in Les Mureaux and Paris are planned throughout the workcamp.
Alloggio
You will be accommodated in a hard-standing building (gymnasium, school or social center) with hard-standing toilets and showers. Lunches and dinners will be cooked collectively, i.e. you will take it in turns to cook for all the volunteers. Weekday lunches will be taken in the canteen. A budget will be allocated to the leaders for the shopping in which you will participate, giving priority to healthy and local products, and vegetarian products. Wifi will not be available at the mission site and at the accommodation site. There is no washing machine but laundries are accessible in town if needed, 4?.
Requisiti e materiali
Foreigners from the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
Please note that a copy of your criminal record will be required to participate to the project.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: ORY
NEAREST STATION: Les Mureaux train station
Organizzatore
For the fourth year, Concordia is pleased to be working in partnership with the town of Les Mureaux. You'll be teamed up with young people from the community, thanks to the town council, which has asked us to get involved in a civic and supportive approach.
Titolo
Tsuga
Periodo
25/07/2025 -
02/08/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25S-0725A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
1)Construction of fish weirs for the traditional fishing method "Yana fishing" in the river.
2)Environmental improvements around the fish weirs for sightseeing and weir fishing.
3)Sharing and exchanging national cultures with local residents and children, etc.
Luogo
Location: The "Tsuga area" is located in the western part of Shimane Prefecture. The Tsuga area is a region known for its rich natural environment. In this area, traditional culture and the natural surroundings are highly valued. Tsuga area of Misato town, where the activities take place, is in the lower reaches of the Enogawa river. Leisure: Sight seeing like World Heritage Site "Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine", Izumo Taisha shrine.
Alloggio
Accommodation is located near project site. Room facilities (wifi, kitchen, washing machine, bath, toilet, fridge).
Requisiti e materiali
Those who can communicate in the community and are willing to learn and help the traditional fishing!
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KIX
NEAREST STATION: The nearest int'l airport is KIX (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Shimane, it will take 6.5 hours by bus. You are recommended to arrive at KIX by the day before the starts and leave there from the day after the end. Hiroshima airport is also available, it takes about 4 hours to the meeting point.
Organizzatore
Organized by the Yamato Traditional Fishing Weir Preservation Association, the first-class river Enogawa, also known as "Chugoku Taro," flows through the Tsuga area of Misato. This is the only area along the "Gono River" where the fishing method known as "Yana fishing" is still practiced. The co-organizing organizations are dedicated to preserving this fishing method for future generations, which led to the establishment of the new preservation association in 2020.
"Yana fishing" is a traditional fishing method in Japan, where a fish trap called "yana" is set up in a river to catch fish. The yana is a type of fish weir or net placed in the river's flow, and fish are captured as they swim into it. This fishing technique is still practiced in some regions of Japan.
You can learn about the ecology of sweet fish (ayu) and rivers while also being involved in rural tourism development and regional revitalization.
Titolo
With a little help from my friends - Theaterworkshop
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
10/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
16-26
Codice
ijgd 15001
Contributo
140 € + 395
EUR
Lavoro
Many songs and poems have been written and a lot of films were made about friends. Science is also investigating the phenomenon of ‘friendship’: BCYIQNCPLG - these are the basic building blocks of the hormone oxytocin, which our body releases when we feel a sense of friendship and security. But can friendship be reduced to such a simple formula? What is behind this feeling? How many friends do we actually need? Is friendship good for your health?
You will become friendship researchers and share stories of trust, comfort, longing and perhaps also betrayal. Together you will work on small scenes using role play, character work, interaction and improvisation. Your own creative ideas and the results of your research will be turned into a play under the guidance of a theatre teacher, which will then be performed in front of an audience.
Luogo
Bicycles are available for excursions and shopping. The town of Bad Gandersheim is 4 km away. At the weekend, excursions by train to Alfeld (Faguswerk World Heritage Site), Hildesheim, Hannover, Göttingen or Goslar (historic old town and Rammelsberg Mine World Heritage Site) are well worthwhile.
Alloggio
At the Weltbühne Heckenbeck cultural centre. Bedrooms, kitchen, common room, use of the garden. Large theatre hall for rehearsals and performances. 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
For the theatre workshop you need good English language skills and comfortable clothing: trousers and trainers or other shoes in which you can walk comfortably.
You must be able to ride a bike.
Extra Fee of 395 € for theater workshop
Please note: There is a special additional Teenage Fee of 100€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: HAJ
NEAREST STATION: Hamburg or Hannover, Train Station: Kreiensen We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or carshare that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Organizzatore
The "Weltbühne" (world stage) in Heckenbeck, a small place with only 450 inhabitants, is a cultural centre with a large theatre space in a former village inn. Every year, the local population look forward to an international theatre project and will happily host the international group of this workcamp for 2 weeks. Together with young people from other countries, you will explore the topic of ‘friendship’ in the theatre workshop.
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
Help to restore a historical fortress museum, enjoy living in a lively community
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
09/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ijgd 25338
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Your host community Germersheim is looking forward to your help with renovation tasks in the fortress museum. The fortress is present everywhere in Germersheim. The numerous historic buildings are listed and are used in a variety of ways: as a museum, university, music school and youth center. The Ludwigstor, as one of the preserved city gates, will be “your fortress building”, which is used as a museum but is closed due to necessary renovation and restoration work. With your help, it will be reopened in 2026. To this end, we are organizing two work camps with the city of Germersheim this year. In this summer camp, your help is needed to renovate the exhibition rooms. The rooms are to be restored to their original “historical” state as far as possible and everything that deviates from the construction period is to be removed. Specifically: historical windows must be thoroughly refurbished, plywood panels that keep out daylight must be carefully removed, the window timbers must be sanded and revitalized with oily paints. Some of the historic wooden floors have PVC coverings, which should be carefully removed without damaging the substrate, e.g. with a spatula or special tools. Door frames that do not correspond to the construction period, i.e. were added later, must be carefully removed, as must wall areas that close off former passageways. The aim is to recreate the historical room shape with vaulted ceilings and natural lighting. In order to restore the rooms to their original size, some of the masonry walls even have to be removed. The various demolition materials have to be transported through the building for disposal and sorted, and possibly also stored for reuse.
As you can see, you can really let off steam here, but it's also strenuous work that requires a bit of strength! Turn up the music and off you go. If you want to really let off steam in an old fortress, this is the place for you. Another aspect is that you should document your work digitally, e.g. with a video diary of your work or a photo documentation that not only shows you at work, but also the spatial changes before and after your work assignment.
Luogo
You have lots of leisure options: you can be in Speyer in 12 minutes by S-Bahn, with a beautiful historic old town, the cathedral, technology museum, Sea Life, Bademaxx (leisure pool), cafés and bars. The university cities of Heidelberg and Karlsruhe are also very easy to reach by train. You can also travel to France, e.g. to Strasbourg. If you like hiking, you can do so in the Palatinate Forest with its many castles and huts to stop off at. To discover Germersheim, you can take a guided tour of the town. Germersheim has an old town with several stores and cafés. www.germersheim.eu
You can take an electric boat trip (night trip) or a canoe trip on the Rhine. An absolute highlight for the region is the almond blossom, which will be in full bloom during your workcamp. Very beautiful for nature lovers and great photo opportunities www.mandelbluete-pfalz.de.
Camplocation: Germersheim, Rhineland-Palatinate; Karlsruhe 35 km, Heidelberg 55 km
Alloggio
Rooms of the former district administration, right in the center of Germersheim.
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: FRA
NEAREST STATION: airport: Frankfurt International, train station: Germersheim We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible, e.g. by train, bus, car sharing or bicycle, and thus make an active contribution to climate protection.
Organizzatore
The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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Titolo
Mittelbau-Dora: Making Visible - Remembering and Shaping
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
09/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ijgd 75140
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
The two-week international encounter project on the site of the former Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp has the motto ‘Making visible’ and is thus actively involved in the design of the site of today's memorial.
The work during the summer camp will consist of excavation work and the visualisation of a barrack foundation in the infirmary of the former prison camp. The work will take place outdoors, in a wooded area, and large and heavy stones will have to be cut. These stones are turned into flat Outline walls set. The work is part of a larger project: the remains of the foundations on the sites of former barracks are to be gradually made visible again so that visitors to the memorial site can recognise the camp structure, which barely exists any more. This year, work will continue on a foundation that has already been started.
The education and communication part of the project will focus on the history of the Nazi concentration camps and the use of concentration camp prisoners in the underground relocation of the armaments industry - using the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp as an example. Due to the location of the project, the focus will be on the so-called prisoner infirmary. The topic of medicine under National Socialism will therefore also be covered. This topic will be approached through tours, working with various sources, exchanging ideas with each other and joint digitally supported project work.
The ‘Dora labour camp’ was founded at the end of August 1943 as a satellite camp of the Buchenwald concentration camp. As part of the underground relocation of German armaments production in the last two years of the Second World War, concentration camp prisoners had to develop a tunnel system in the Kohnstein mountain near Nordhausen into an underground rocket factory. Series production of the rocket propagated by the Nazi state as ‘Retaliation Weapon 2’ began in January 1944. During the first few months, the prisoners had to live and work in the tunnels. It was not until spring 1944 that an above-ground barracks camp was built and the Dora satellite camp became the Mittelbau concentration camp in its own right. More than 60,000 people from almost every country in Europe, mainly from the Soviet Union, Poland and France, had to perform forced labour for the German armaments industry in the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp complex between 1943 and 1945. One in three of them died.
Luogo
Around 40,000 people live in Nordhausen. The town has a large hospital, a theatre, a cinema, several museums, a university and a tram. Excursions into the surrounding area are possible, as bicycles are provided. Nordhausen is located south of the Harz Mountains. A tourist highlight is the Harz narrow-gauge railway (Harzer Schmalspurbahnen | Home | Home). This is a historic train with a steam locomotive that travels up the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains, the Brocken, every day. Hikes or excursions into the countryside are very easy. There are open-air swimming pools and lakes on the outskirts of the city. Cities such as Leipzig, Göttingen and Weimar are easily accessible by train. Excursions to the Buchenwald Memorial and the Forced Labour Museum in Weimar are planned.
Alloggio
You will be staying in the preparation centre of the Protestant parish of Salza in Nordhausen (Evangelical Church District Südharz | EKM). You will stay overnight and live in a separate house on the parish grounds. There are up to 16 beds in the house. There are three-bed rooms and two-bed rooms available. The house also has washrooms with showers, toilets, a washing machine and a large lounge. The accommodation is approx. 15 minutes by bike from the memorial.
WLAN is only available in the memorial centre. Mobile phone reception is average and you will be staying in the Rüstzeithaus of the Protestant parish of Salza in Nordhausen (Evangelischer Kirchenkreis Südharz | EKM). You will stay overnight and live in a separate house on the parish grounds. There are up to 16 beds in the house. There are three-bed rooms and two-bed rooms available. The house also has washrooms with showers, toilets, a washing machine and a large lounge. The accommodation is approx. 15 minutes by bike from the memorial.
WLAN is only available in the memorial centre. Mobile phone reception is average.
Requisiti e materiali
- A visit to the Buchenwald concentration camp is planned for the first weekend together with the project partner. You will learn more about the details of this visit from the group leaders.
- You should know how to ride a bicycle, as you will need to travel by bike from the accommodation to Mittelbau-Dora.
Interest in the history of National Socialism, good English language skills. Safe cycling in road traffic is a prerequisite! A desire for physically demanding work, weatherproof clothing, as the work also takes place outdoors. Mosquito repellent and sun protection are also advisable. Sturdy shoes that can withstand water or are suitable for hiking are a good idea.
The Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp memorial is an international place of remembrance and learning. In summer, the memorial is visited by many tourists from countries such as the Netherlands, France and Denmark. Relatives of former prisoners are also regular guests. The equipment in the seminar rooms is modern and iPads are provided for digital project work during the camp.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: LEJ
NEAREST STATION: airport: Halle/Leipzig, trainstation: Nordhausen-Salza (200 metres from the accommodation, regional train RB 80, runs between Göttingen and Nordhausen), Nordhausen main station (3 km from the accommodation, connections to Kassel, Frankfurt am Main, Erfurt, Halle an der Saale and Leipzig)
Organizzatore
The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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Titolo
Vele Spiegate - Isola d'Elba e Isola del Giglio
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
02/08/2025
Dove
Toscana,
Portoferraio
Età
18-75
Codice
Vol17
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 – Punta Ala
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
02/08/2025
Dove
Toscana,
Castiglione Della Pescaia
Età
14-17
Codice
Vol29
Contributo
540 €
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 (dalla superfice del mare) 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 mare 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 compe-tenze tecniche della disciplina, conoscenze di biologia marina e di recupero e riciclaggio artistico dei rifiuti.
Lavoro
Le volontarie e i volontari recupereranno i rifiuti dal mare durante le nuotate lungo costa e li trasporteranno a riva.
Al termine delle attività in acqua si progetteranno e realizzeranno delle opere artistiche, utilizzando solo i materiali recuperati dal mare e dalle coste. I rifiuti saranno assemblati dando sfogo alla fantasia per produrre nuove forme che raccontano l’esperienza vissuta in mare. Il lavoro artistico verrà poi documentato attraverso foto e video.
Al termine dell’attività, le opere verranno smaltite seguendo le normative locali di raccolta 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
Punta Ala è una località costiera situata in Toscana, nel comune di Castiglione della Pescaia, nella provincia di Grosseto. È caratterizzata da un territorio collinare che si affaccia su una spiaggia sabbiosa e ben curata. La località è circondata da una vegetazione tipicamente mediterranea, con pinete e macchia mediterranea che conferiscono un'atmosfera naturale e incontaminata. La zona è anche vicina a importanti aree protette come il Parco Naturale della Maremma, che offre un habitat ricco di biodiversità. Il paesaggio di Punta Ala è davvero suggestivo. Le acque cristalline del mare sono perfette per attività come nuoto, snorkeling e vela. La spiaggia è ben attrezzata e offre numerosi servizi per i turisti. L'area circostante è ideale per escursioni a piedi o in bicicletta, grazie ai sentieri che si snodano tra le colline e le pinete. Inoltre, la fauna locale include diverse specie di uccelli e animali marini, rendendola un luogo affascinante per gli amanti della natura. Punta Ala ha una storia ricca e affascinante. Originariamente, l'area era abitata dagli Etruschi, seguiti dai Romani, che sfruttarono la posizione strategica del territorio. Nel corso dei secoli, Punta Ala ha visto l'insediamento di diverse popolazioni e la costruzione di fortificazioni per difendersi dalle invasioni piratesche nel Medioevo. Un importante punto di riferimento storico è il Castello di Punta Ala, costruito nel XVI secolo per proteggere la costa.
Nel XIX secolo, Punta Ala divenne una meta ambita per nobili e aristocratici, contribuendo alla sua fama come località turistica esclusiva. Oggi, Punta Ala è conosciuta non solo per le sue bellezze naturali ma anche per le sue strutture turistiche di alta qualità.
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
Il Punta Ala Camp & Resort si estende all’interno di una pineta mediterranea. Il campeggio è una struttura turistica all’aria aperta che adesso occupa ben ventisette ettari ed è un vero e proprio “parco vacanze” dalle polivalenti opportunità di servizi e ospitalità particolarmente attenta e sensibile al tema dell’eco-turismo e alla tematica ambientale. Il Campeggio Punta Ala opera per ricreare un “natural lifestyle”, approccio riconosciuto e premiato da organizzazioni ambientali nazionali e internazionali.
I volontari sistemeranno le tende, fornite dalla ASD Swimtrekking, in un’area a loro riservata attrezzata con cucina da campo, le docce ed i servizi igienici in condivisione con gli altri campeggiatori.
I volontari dovranno munirsi di sacco a pelo, materassi-no ed eventualmente cuscino.
Per quanto riguarda i pasti, la prima colazione e la cena saranno organizzate sempre nell’area riservata del campeggio (vicino alle tende). I responsabili del campo e i/le partecipanti organizzeranno i pasti su base self-catering. Per il pranzo sarà preparato un pasto al sacco che verrà riposto nei barkini e trasportato durante l’attività in mare fino alla località prevista per la pausa pranzo.
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
Appuntamento alla Stazione Ferroviaria di Follonica tra le ore 14:00 e le ore 16:00 del giorno 1° giorno del campo
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
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
24/08/2025
Dove
Regno Unito
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCUKMTV03-25
Contributo
140 € + 75
GBP
Lavoro
Specifically Programmes and Festival support will support our school residential groups and the world famous Young Carers Festival.
VOLUNTEER WORK: Ensure all visitors to YMCA Fairthorne Manor have an experience that really embodies all of our values: Welcoming, Active, Listening, Inspiring, Caring, Exciting
You will lead activities and games, get involved in evening entertainment, ensure smooth running of our dining room, singing at campfire, be a pro at ‘doing the YMCA’ dance routine and generally make a huge difference to our community!
Behind the scenes you may get involved in any area of our large operation, from helping to look after our beautiful woodland and grassland areas, maintain activities, putting up tents, helping out in the kitchen, making beds and much, much more.
YMCA wants you as a volunteer if you…
• Know how to have fun
• Want to make friends from all over the world
• Love being outside come rain or shine
• Enjoy inspiring children and young people and have some experience of this
• Want to learn new skills and improve the amazing ones you already have
• Have a good level of English
• Like the idea of no two days being the same
• Love the idea of making every visit to Fairthorne special and one they will remember forever
What you get in return…
• Full training and development opportunities
• 3 meals a day
• Free accommodation in tents with bedding provided
• Branded t-shirts
• Loads of fun in the great outdoors and the chance to build friendships that last for a lifetime
• Learn new skills to stand you in good stead for many careers
• Chance to improve day to day English conversation skills
• The opportunity to learn about, and be part of, a huge international YMCA movement
• Fun staff and volunteer social events
VOLUNTEER WORK: Ensure all visitors to YMCA Fairthorne Manor have an experience that really embodies all of our values: Welcoming, Active, Listening, Inspiring, Caring, Exciting
You will lead activities and games, get involved in evening entertainment, ensure smooth running of our dining room, singing at campfire, be a pro at ‘doing the YMCA’ dance routine and generally make a huge difference to our community!
Behind the scenes you may get involved in any area of our large operation, from helping to look after our beautiful woodland and grassland areas, maintain activities, putting up tents, helping out in the kitchen, making beds and much, much more.
YMCA wants you as a volunteer if you…
• Know how to have fun
• Want to make friends from all over the world
• Love being outside come rain or shine
• Enjoy inspiring children and young people and have some experience of this
• Want to learn new skills and improve the amazing ones you already have
• Have a good level of English
• Like the idea of no two days being the same
• Love the idea of making every visit to Fairthorne special and one they will remember forever
What you get in return…
• Full training and development opportunities
• 3 meals a day
• Free accommodation in tents with bedding provided
• Branded t-shirts
• Loads of fun in the great outdoors and the chance to build friendships that last for a lifetime
• Learn new skills to stand you in good stead for many careers
• Chance to improve day to day English conversation skills
• The opportunity to learn about, and be part of, a huge international YMCA movement
• Fun staff and volunteer social events
Luogo
LOCATION: YMCA Fairthorne encourage all volunteers to take the chance to get out and explore the UK. YMCA Fairthorne is situated just outside of Southampton and less than two hours from London with a local train station. Generally, our volunteers will receive 2 days off in every 7 so its easy to access many parts of the UK. Situated in a 94-acre land in Botley, it truly is a stunning landscape where volunteers can enjoy the nature. It is not too far away from Southampton which is one of the biggest Cities on the South Coast where volunteers can explore and enjoy the following:
• Visit the Solent Sky Museum
• The theatre
• Southampton Football Club - Go to a game!
• Visit the Tudor houses
• Travel to Stonehenge
Alloggio
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: Accommodation is in tents with bedding provided. Food is ‘Canteen style’ with a limited choice but with a vegetarian option. Three meals a day are provided, which includes a cooked breakfast and / or cereals, lunch and a cooked evening meal. Meals are at set times.
IMPORTANT: – Even in the British Summertime it can be VERY COLD AT NIGHT – please ensure you bring enough warm clothes. Wet weather clothing and footwear is also strongly recommended, as the site can get muddy and even the summer can bring a rainy day.
Requisiti e materiali
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must request an application pack and send a completed VEF, two professional references, including one from their most recent school/ college or employer.
Zoom Interviews: will be arranged individually. After Zoom interview, if confirmed on the project, volunteers need to send a certificate of good conduct /police check from your home country.
UK VISA COSTS: All volunteers will need to apply for a Temporary Work – Charity Worker, please be aware that this has replaced the Tier 5 (T5) Charity Worker VISA. The application fee for this VISA is £298 and you can stay for up to 12 months. To apply for the Charity Workers VISA volunteers will need a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) this will be provided by Concordia at the cost of £25.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: SOU
NEAREST STATION: Nearest airport: Southampton – Eastleigh or London Gatwick. Nearest train stations: Botley Railway Station.
Organizzatore
PROJECT: The YMCA Fairthorne is a vast, natural, outdoor environment where memories are made to last a lifetime, adventures are found around every corner and you have the chance to deliver life changing experiences. They are offering international volunteers the opportunity to run a variety of activities with children and will provide you with valuable experience and training.
Every year we welcome thousands of visitors to YMCA Fairthorne Manor’s 94 acre site on the south coast of England. Our site includes sweeping grounds, mature woodland, a lake, access to the River Hamble and a range of exciting outdoor activities. Fairthorne is a place of firsts – from toddlers walking, kids splashing in the mud, being away from home, trying new activities or a school trip to remember. Enabling young people to grow and thrive is only made possible with the help of top-notch volunteers from around the globe. Can you help add the sparkle to everything we do?
About the YMCA
The YMCA started in 1844 in London and has grown to become a worldwide organisation with 45 million members in 125 countries. The YMCA has adapted to the needs of today and works with all ages, races, religions and cultures. Each YMCA now operates on a local scale, delivering services that meet the needs of their local community, in keeping with the wider organisation’s values and aims. At YMCA Fairthorne Group, they are proud to be affiliated with the wider YMCA movement – the world’s largest and longest-running youth charity.
The YMCA Fairthorne Group operates throughout Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton from 30 venues. Their programmes include 14 early years settings, school holiday Day camps, community activities, residential centres, camping and housing for young people.
Part of the YMCA Fairthorne Group, YMCA Fairthorne Manor, provides a wide range of programmes on-site, including high quality childcare for children aged 0-5yrs, school holiday Day-camps, residential programmes for groups, a fa
Titolo
Reading life in the Rocks (11th edition)
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
09/08/2025
Dove
Spagna
Età
18-29
Codice
CAT0325
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
This project contributes to the dissemination of the natural and cultural heritage with a community working approach to the territory. The project proposes different actions, in the technical and work aspect, focused on heritage cultural and in the natural-landscape heritage of the counties of "Pallars Jussà" and "Pallars Sobirà".
This work camp has relevant impact to the community, and each action helps to preserve the heritage of each municipality. Some members of the local brigades will work with the volunteers.
The work will be outdoors and to avoid the hours with high temperatures, volunteers will start early.
The different tasks will be carried out in collaboration with different entities:
Municipality of Talarn:
- Recovery of the dry-stone walls of the roads.
- Clearing and cleaning of roads.
Municipality of Baix Pallars (historical and mining heritage):
- Construction of several dry-stone walls of the salt complexes.
- Cleaning of the drain and around the salt mines.
Municipality of Gavet (historical heritage):
- Shrub all the vegetation and clean excavated areas.
- Help the archaeologists to remove stones and land.
Volunteers will work Monday to Friday, from 7:30h to 12.00h. They will have a break and in the afternoon, they have time to relax and enjoy cultural, social activities and visits.
No professional experience needed.
Luogo
The municipality of Talarn is located on the right bank of the Noguera Pallaresa and surrounds the town of Tremp. Mainly flat around the water of the Sant Antoni reservoir, this is an ideal spot for the
practice of water sports.
Several activities will be:
- Visit to Epicenter in Tremp. This visitor center of the Pallars Jussà region is the main tourist information in the area and a space that shows the values of the local cultural and natural heritage. An opportunity to live an attractive cultural experience, discover the charms of the region and feel motivated to find out about the landscapes, the historic heritage, the resources, the products, and
the services of the region. (https://www.pallarsjussa.net/ca/epicentre).
- Day trip to Vall Fosca. By private bus participants will reach in la Vall Fosca Cable car. From Teleferic 2.200, people can start a wide range of treks to the 32 lakes that make up this spectacular site. La Vall Fosca Cable car gives you the opportunity to experience the adventure of getting to the only National park in Catalonia. (http://www.vallfosca.net/en/things-to-do-and-see/cablecar/).
- Visit to Montsec Astronomic Parc (https://www.parcastronomic.cat/visita-nocturna?lang=en).
- Visit to other museums, swimming pool and others.
There are some activities with an extra cost as kayaking or canoeing.
Alloggio
The volunteers are going to stay in one youth hostel called Alberg de Talarn: http://www.albergdetalarn.com/wp/
Participants will sleep in one room all together, where there are 12 bunk beds with shelves to store personal staff. During the summer, the room gets very hot and volunteers must be prepared for really high temperatures.
The toilets and showers are indoor (no gender separation), with hot water and private showers.
The food is prepared by a catering company, and there is one kitchen on the 3rd floor where the participants will prepare for themselves the breakfast. Snacks will be provided during working breaks. Please, if someone is vegetarian or have some allergies, it is important to notify on the application form.
There is Wi-Fi and electricity and no washing machines; the volunteers can wash their clothes by hand.
Requisiti e materiali
The tasks require the use of certain work tools. Depending on the type of disability, they could participate but unfortunately, this work camp is not accessible for volunteers with high reduce mobility or wheelchairs.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BCN
NEAREST STATION: Bus station in Barcelona: - Estació del Nord Train station in Barcelona: - Estació de Sants
Organizzatore
CRUC is an educative, social action, non-profit Organization which works to develop projects and initiatives in the rural areas in Catalonia. Besides, it works with European and international projects. To achieve its goals, count with agreements from Generalitat de Catalunya. CRUC has a long experience organizing work camps.
It's member of:
- ENOS
- CNJC, National Youth Council of Catalonia.
- COCAT (Coordinadora d’organitzacions de camps de treball internacionals de Catalunya).
Titolo
Discover smiles & stories - Create social activities for children of refugees.
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
09/08/2025
Dove
Paesi Bassi
Età
18-99
Codice
SIW 2025-02
Contributo
140 € + 0
EUR
Lavoro
The project takes place in the refugee centre in Emmen which is a location for families with children. The children you will be working with are between 4 and 12 years. These children participate in a school program, but during the months of July and August, there is the summer holiday break. The volunteers organise activities for and with the children. This type of work calls for creative people who can make up all sorts of games from scratch to play with the children: music, sports, arts, language sessions, creativity, etc. Therefore the content of this project is up to you and the other participants. The games are scheduled throughout the week.
Luogo
There will be sufficient free time. Together with your camp leaders you will discuss the recreational program. Emmen is an attractive city with lots of activities in the summertime. You can visit places nearby and explore the surroundings. The area is declared a UNESCO-Geopark by the United Nations. Emmen is very well accessible by train and bus. Biggest attraction is the theme park Wildlands Adventure Zoo. Near the campingsite is also a earthwork from the Amercan artist Robert Smitson, Broken Circle and Spiral Hill(1971)
Alloggio
Volunteers will stay at a small campsite, almost a 30min bike ride.
Minicamping De Emmerdennen.
(Adress camping place:Oude Roswinkelerweg 118, 7814 RT Emmen, near to the centre of Emmen.)
The accommodation will be in a tent. You can either bring your own tent or use one of ours. In that case you will share a tent with one other volunteer. It's necessary to bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping math
There are cooking facilities and the group will cook for themselves. There is a big tent for cooking, eating, group activities or to hang out.
Requisiti e materiali
Due to the nature of the work a Criminal Record, Certificate of Conduct and a motivation letter are required.
Note: There is no student discount for this project.
What to bring:
Must bring (obligated)
1)Sleeping mattress / sleeping mat, sleeping bag
2)Old working clothes and shoes
3)Rain is spread out over the year, so bring warm clothes, a raincoat and a swimming suit
4)Soap, toiletries and a towel(s)
Wise to bring
1)Recipes from your own country
2)Driver’s license that is valid in Holland, in case you have one
3)Sunglasses and something on your head against the sun!
Nice to bring
1)Musical instruments, ideas for games/activities
2)Energy, enthusiasm and an open mind!
3)A sense of humor
Relevant training or professional experience in order to work with vulnerable children is desirable.
It could be helpful to speak an intermediate level of English.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: AMS
NEAREST STATION: Emmen Zuid train station
Organizzatore
The location of the project is the Refugee Centre Emmen. Emmen is a city of about 60.000 inhabitants in the province of Drenthe in the northern part of the Netherlands. This refugee centre (in Dutch: ‘AZC Emmen’) has a capacity for about 400 refugees. This particular place is a location for families with under age children whose application for asylum has been denied by the Dutch government. These families will in time return to their homeland.
Our partner is the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (in Dutch: COA). The COA provides accommodation during the asylum procedure and prepares asylum seekers for staying in the Netherlands, returning to their country of origin or transmigration. At the moment COA manages about 100 centres in the Netherlands. COA is an independent administrative body funded by the Dutch Ministry of Justice.
The COA works together with a partner named ‘De Vrolijkheid’: the National Foundation for the Promotion of Happiness. The Happiness is a multicultural, not-for-profit network of artists, play writers, actors, musicians and volunteers who invest in children and teenagers in asylum-seeking centres. The Happiness organises creative activities on a regular basis in 30 asylum-seeking centres in the Netherlands. Please note that it is not allowed to take pictures and/or make videos in the refugee centre.
Titolo
Berlin Reinickendorf – Against oblivion
Periodo
27/07/2025 -
10/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ijgd 75102
Contributo
140 € + 50
EUR
Lavoro
Berlin is known for its culture, energy and offering great adventures. In this project, you will also experience some of the quieter sides of the city that only a few people get to see. You are actively engaged in the preservation of the culture of remembrance. Specifically, you are dedicated to the repair and maintenance of graves of victims of war and tyranny (German and non-German soldiers and civilians) at the state-owned cemetery in Berlin-Reinickendorf / the Reinickendorf war gravesite. This workcamp is an opportunity to get to know the heritage of the past and learn more about how to promote a culture of peace through memorialisation and remembrance. Your work includes very practical tasks like cleaning the graves and grave marker frames. The maintenance of the grounds also includes the seeding of the lawn and the pruning of woody plants such as bushes, shrubs and trees.
Luogo
accommodation: Gästeetage, Berlin Gesundbrunnen (more information here: https://gaeste-etage.de)
At the accommodation you can make yourselves comfortable and enjoy a great time together slightly outside of the buzz of the big city. Berlin offers many great opportunities. After your work assignment, you can explore Berlin's city center, visit museums or simply relax at a lake. Your accommodation is also a great place to calm down and chill after an active day. In order to be able to pursue the diverse interests of your group, you will be provided with a city ticket for the duration of the camp, which will allow you to use public transportation throughout the city. If Berlin isn't enough for you, you can also get to other cities like Potsdam and Dresden
super quickly or take a day trip to the Baltic.
Please Note:
While thinking about your free time together, SELF-ORGANIZATION is the key idea. The group leaders will gladly assist with tips and advice, but will not organize your free time for you.
We expect that all participants will be prepared to actively help plan and decide on elements of the team’s group Life.
Alloggio
You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.
Please Note: Self-organization is also a key point of the camp during your daily camp routines. Shopping, cooking, and cleaning are all planned and done independently within the group.
Each participant is expected to take part in the CCC (cooking-cleaning-crew). The advantage is, of course, that you will have the opportunity to eat international dishes and cuisine at every meal and realize that cleaning yourselves can lead to a great deal of fun in the group.
Requisiti e materiali
Participants should be fit enough for physical work outside. Please be aware that the workcamp is an opportunity for you to meet interesting people within your project and have a good time together. If you plan on exploring Berlin alone or with other friends, please plan to stay a bit longer after the workcamp.
The 50€ extra fee is for the public transport (Berlin city ticket)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BER
NEAREST STATION: BER (Berlin airport) Berlin-Hauptbahnhof or Berlin-Gesundbrunnen (for long-distance and international trains) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, car share or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Organizzatore
partner organizing/hosting the project: Friedhofscontrolling Waidmannsluster Damm 13, 13509 Berlin
The ijgd have 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
Together for community (Zajedno za zajednicu)
Periodo
27/07/2025 -
09/08/2025
Dove
Serbia
Età
18-103
Codice
VSS2507
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
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. Since the project can be defined only by 3 areas on this platform, we can't describe everything that will happen, 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 for 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 will take care of the garden, but also meet older people that will be glad to see the 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.
Luogo
Požega is a cute place in rich with nature territory of Western Serbia. It has 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, so the volunteers can have free time to relax. School has sports fields for recreation. The town has swimming pool, so maybe some hot days can be spent there.
There is possibility to have certain excursions in the area, but more 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, but if you want to make 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: Although there is local airport in Kraljevo relatively close to Požega, the airport of Belgrade is the most probable option, since it has connection with the whole world (Kraljevo only to Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Vienna and Tivat). From Belgrade (and Kraljevo, as well) there are many departures for Požega daily.
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
Shiki
Periodo
27/07/2025 -
09/08/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25S-0727A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
Providing international exchange programs for local children. (Ex. Playing and singing in English, reeding books, making your country's foods, for local children etc.).
Luogo
Located in the southeastern part of Saitama Prefecture. Access to the city center is 30 minutes to Ikebukuro in Tokyo. It is also 15 minutes to Kawagoe which is famous for sightseeing. Other activities - Summer festivals, hot spring, cultural learning about Japanese, and so on. Volunteers can also enjoy cooking Japanese food with local people.
Alloggio
Volunteers will stay in local coordinator's house(homestay). Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Volunteers need to bring own sleeping bag (and mattress if you want).
Requisiti e materiali
Likes to interact with children. Be able to follow Japanese culture and local rules. Language - English (Japanese is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The closest International airport is Hanaeda or Narita. From Haneda or Narita to the meeting point, it takes about 1.5-2 hours by train. You need to arrive at Haneda or Narita airport by 9:00 on the first day and can leave there after 17:00 on the last day.
Organizzatore
Organize with the "Shiki International Exchange Association". Last time was held in 2019. 2025, they restart this program. "Shiki International Exchange Association" is an organisation in Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture, which aims to promote international exchange between foreigners and Japanese people. It connects foreigners who want to learn Japanese culture and language, and people who want to talk and socialise with foreigners. International workcamps are organised to provide international exchange programmes for children during their summer holidays. In the last edition, 10 children's programmes were held over a two weeks period.
Titolo
KRIUSILLA ORGANIC FARM 2
Periodo
27/07/2025 -
10/08/2025
Dove
Estonia
Età
18-88
Codice
EST KRI2
Contributo
140 € + 50
EUR
Lavoro
Kriusilla is a small farm dealing with beekeeping, vegetables growing and forestry. Volunteers will be doing some forestry work (cleaning and weeding forestry, planting trees, building wood construction) but also harvesting vegetables, collecting honey, cleaning and improving bee houses, possibly helping to build new ones. There can be also some light odd jobs in the house, building and gardening. The working day will be 5-7 hours depending on weather conditions.
Luogo
LocationThe farm is located in Anija Community of Harjumaa County. Distance from Tallinn is about 40 km. More information on www.visitestonia.com Leisure timeThere are a lot of leisure time possibilities in the area for people enjoying nature and interested in sustainable way of living. There are many interesting locally important natural sites in the area. There is Jagala River 4 km away, picturesque lakes about 20 km away and the sea 40 km away. Short trips in the area are planned by hosts. It is easy and quite possible to go to Tallinn on your own in the free time to enjoy its attraction and numerous opportunities flourishing in summer period. Besides there will be some local festivities in the villages nearby www.voose.ee; www.viikingitekyla.ee ; www.korvemaa.ee/en ; https://anijamois.ee/ which can be attended together with the hosts.The first shift in June coincides with Mid-Summer Festival, which is the largest celebration in Estonia, so those joining it can experience this Estonian ancient tradition.
Alloggio
The accommodation conditions on the farm will be simple but decent. Beds are provided. Please bring your sleeping bags. Toilets and showers are available. There is kitchen with all necessary equipment for cooking. Volunteers will be served food cooked by the hosts but are asked to assist cleaning.
Requisiti e materiali
Special requirementsYou have to be open-minded and be ready to adapt to the simple conditions of the rural life and be ready for the farm work, which can be hard sometimes. NB Obviously, the volunteers should not be afraid of or be allergic to bees.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 50 Euro towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make bank transfer please contact your sending organization for solution.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TLL
NEAREST STATION: Kehra
Organizzatore
For many years EstYES has been cooperating with eco-farms around Estonia for solidarity and respect to their work and to support local people involved in agricultural sector, who keep traditions and develop new eco-farming in Estonia despite of all difficulties. Kriusilla Farm is one of them. This is the organic farm dealing with traditional bees-keeping and growing vegetables, also with forestry - all promoting sustainable lifestyle. This camp is proposed for volunteers who appreciate and share eco-values, want to learn more about it and to help hard working people. This camp follows positive experience of the camps for 20 years.
Titolo
OPEN AIR MUSEUM
Periodo
27/07/2025 -
03/08/2025
Dove
Estonia
Età
18-88
Codice
EST 05
Contributo
140 € + 175
EUR
Lavoro
The work involves cleaning the items on display at the museum with a vacuum cleaner and brushes. These items will be moved from a storage room to outdoor tents so that the floor there can be repaired and new storage shelves can be put up. The volunteers work is to clean these ethnographic items, which are quite dusty and black as they have not been accessed. They include, for example, carts, wooden utensils, children s beds, large wooden sieves, threshing machines and other larger items typical of Estonian rural life. The work takes place outdoors under tents on the territory of the Open Air Museum. Working hours will be from 10 to 16 with a lunch break from 13 to 14. Saturday will be free. All necessary tools, gloves, protective masks and glasses will be provided. Volunteers will be working along side with local workers of the museum.
Luogo
LocationThe museum is located 8 km to the west of Tallinn city center at Rocca al Mare district. It lies in the forest at the seashore. There is a regular public bus connection with the city centre. Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, the largest city of the country with a population of 450 000 inhabitants. Tallinn is know for its well preserved medieval Old Town https://www.visittallinn.ee/eng/visitor/see-do/neighbourhoods/old-town which makes it poupar destination for tourists, especially in summer time. Leisure timeBesides guided and free exploration of the museum and joining activities they offer in this period you can enjoy summer in the Old Town of Tallinn or at the seaside. Volunteers will be given travel card to be used in public transport around Tallinn unlimited after their working hours. In summer Tallinn has especially vibrant life with hundreds of activities and attractions for all tastes.
Alloggio
Volunteers will have have a simple accommodation in the rooms of administrative building. Beds are provided, but you are asked to bring your sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available. Volunteers will have lunches in the museum tavern, while breakfast and dinner have to be prepared by the participants themselves. Ingredients will be provided and volunteers can use kitchen at their accommodation place.
Requisiti e materiali
Special requirementsPlease bring working clothes and suitable shoes. Tools, gloves, masks will be provided by the museum. You have to bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Your interest towards to theme of the museum will be appreciated. English is the camp language.Participation feeDue to the lack of financial support for the project the participation fee of 175 Euro is requested from volunteers to cover the costs of board and lodging, transport and administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TLL
NEAREST STATION: Tallinn
Organizzatore
The Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaohumuuseum) is a life-sized reconstruction of an 18th-19th century rural/ fishing village, which includes church, tavern, schoolhouse, several mills, a fire station, twelve farmyards and net sheds. Furthermore, it includes a recently opened 20th century Soviet kolkhoz apartment building. The site spans 72 hectares of land and along with the farmyards, old public buildings are arranged singularly and in groups in a way that represents an overview of Estonian vernacular architecture of the past two centuries from across Estonia. Besides the mission of preservation and presenting the history of Estonian country side, the museum keeps historical cultural traditions running various activities all year around, offering tours and educational programs for families, school children and guests from abroad. This is a very popular place to visit not only for tourist but very much for local people. Obviously, the museum has thousands of exhibits related to rural life as it was centuries ago. This year they have an ambitious plan of revision and cleaning of those kept in the storage, and volunteers are invited to help out this important task. More about the Museum can be found here https://evm.ee/exhibition