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Year of foundation:
Location of the central office:
86 Soi Petkasem 43, Petkasem Rd., Hadyai, Songkhla, 90110

Aims and objectives:

Our main aim is to make a tribute to long lasting social development in Thailand. This means that with all our projects and activities DaLaa wants to help to make a better situation for less privileged people. We realize this is a very big aim, and not always very clear. That is why we created these 3 secondary
Support: With our projects and activities we want to support local people, work together with already existing (local) projects and activities.

Friendship: We will work with Thai volunteers, international volunteers and local people. While working together on the projects we want to develop relationships all over the world and between people from different religious and cultural backgrounds.

To create more mutual understanding and to reduce prejudices. Also by sharing information and different ways of working and doing things, we can learn from each other.

Saving: In our projects and activities we also want to take care of the nature of Thailand, work in an environmental friendly way and preserve Thai culture.

Type of organization: Non Governmental Organization
Activities: International workcamp and LMTV project
Website: www.dalaa-thailand.com
Condition of participation:

All Short Term Camps (STC) last two weeks, with fixed dates

There will always be a DaLaa Work Camp Leader

Besides the main project there will be time for Thai language / culture and other activities

Volunteers have to be 18 years or older

No special skills are required, only positive motivation and being open minded

Living conditions will be in Thai style (willingness to adapt and enjoy simple conditions of living)

For every STC we have a special info-sheet with more detailed information

Project list
2008

0804CON - Construction and Clay house building- 13/04/08-26/04/08 15 vols CONS

Project: Naikoy is a small, nice village in Phattalung (Southern Thailand). DaLaa organized several camps here, because also with our short term workcamps we are looking for continuation in the projects. We cooperate with the Agriculture Group of Naikoy. This group of local people promotes agriculture in a natural way (so-called: King’s Project). For example: they make their own compost without chemicals, several projects for animal protection and water protection. They also want to make more people aware of the importance of biological farming. They organize workshops and meetings. There is so much interest in the workshops that their meeting place is becoming too small. This (smaller) place will become the learning centre and for the meetings they want to build a bigger place.

DaLaa has also a Long Term House in Naikoy. Long Term volunteers also want to organize activities outside the school. Together we decided to build a simple place where Agriculture meetings and Long Term activities can take place. We will build a (simple) place out of clay (a natural way of building). You will learn how to make the clay, the construction and how to build with it.

Accomodation: we will stay together in a local house.

Fee: 6,500 Baht (about 140 Euro)

Location: Naikoy village is situated in Phattalung Province, Southern part of Thailand.

0805NAT- Nature and Environment-18/05/08-31/05/08 15vols ENVI

Project: This project we are doing together with the group of people in Khao Phra area. This group takes care of the forest, saving the water. They also have a learning centre for those activities. For example: they plant small, young trees, they make Shampoo by natural plants and so on. They would like volunteers to help them running some of their activities because they don’t have much time to do all of activities. Besides taking part in this group, they also have their own regular jobs to do. The volunteers and the villagers will work together to make a trail in the forest. This way it will be more convenient for visitors to come, follow the trail and learn about nature on the way. Planting small trees will also be one of the activities during this camp. As well as making signs (boards with information). DaLaa wants to support this group by helping them with some activities. Our involvement will give them more spirit to continue this important and environmental work. Especially ‘big’ activities (as making the trail) will take a lot of time of the local group. More hands make work easier! Getting more awareness about the environment is very important in Thailand.

Accomodation: we will stay together in a local house.

Fee: 6,500 Baht (about 140 Euro)

Location: KaoPra village is in Rattaphum district, Songkhla Province, Southern part of Thailand.

0806TEA- Creative Teaching and handicraft- 15/6/08-28/6/08 10 Vols TEAC

Creative English Teaching & Handicraft

Project: NongTong is a small and nice Muslim village. DaLaa organized several camps here. Also with our STC we want to have continuation in the projects. So, every year we go back to NongTong. In the school are about 600-700 students and 12 teachers. It’s from kindergarten until secondary school. We will teach the kids from age 10 – 15 years old. The level of English is very basic. You will also visit other classes and play games, sing a song. In the morning you will teach for 2 hours. Then we will have lunch at the school. In the afternoon we will do activities with the children. If you have special activities in your country, it is nice to learn this to the kids (for example origami by Japanese volunteers, a special game from your country, et cetera). You will also learn about local handicraft (batik) together with the students.

Accomodation: we will stay together in a classroom of the school or in DaLaa Long Term House.

Fee: 6,500 Baht (about 140 Euro)

Location: NongTong village is situated in Phattalung Province, Southern part of Thailand.

0807TEA- Creative Teaching English- 13/07/08-26/07/08- 10vols TEAC

Project: Tachang is a small village where DaLaa started the first STC in 2004. Every year we go back there for 1 or 2 STCs. You will teach in Tachang school. This is a small and poor school (7 teachers and 80 students from kindergarten to grade 6). Most Thai schools want foreigners to teach English at their school. For Thai children English language is really difficult: the alphabet and the pronunciation are completely different compared with Thai language. You will experience this yourself during our Thai lessons!! This big difference is one of the reasons that Thai children loose interest in learning English. Something most of them regret when they get older. With our projects we don't want to teach like most of the teachers. First we want the children to enjoy the classes, show them that it can also be fun to learn English. That's why we want to make a combination between learning and creativity. How? That will be up to you and the other volunteers. Let's share our ideas and make a nice program together. The level of English is very basic.

Accomodation: live together in the school or in a Thai house with Thai Work Camp leader.

Fee: 6,500 Baht (about 140 Euro)

Location: Tachang village is about 15 km. North of Hat Yai, in the South of Thailand.

LMTV/ Long &Middle Term Volunteer Project (1-12 months)

General info about English Teaching in Thailand and our projects

Our teaching projects are in primary or secondary schools in small villages. The knowledge of English is poor. Most Thai schools want foreigners to teach English at their school. They don’t have the money to hire a foreign teacher. DaLaa helps them by sending international volunteers who can help the school for a period of time. It’s our aim to continue these projects in cooperation with the schools: give structural help.

For Thai children English language is really difficult: the alphabet and the pronunciation are completely different compared with Thai language. You will experience this yourself during your Thai lessons!! This big difference is one of the reasons that Thai children loose interest in learning English. Something most of them regret when they get older. With our projects we want the children to enjoy the classes, show them that it can also be fun to learn English. For example by making lessons in combination with creativity (games and songs).

Projects: In our Middle and Long Term Projects we try to make a combination between English Teaching and another subject. We do this for 2 reasons:

1.If you are not used to it, the whole day teaching is very exhausting (especially for Western volunteers who are not used to the weather).

2.Besides experiencing the school, the children, the teachers, it is also nice to experience another part of daily life in Thailand. In the villages many people earn their living with agriculture. By working together in agriculture projects you will also get to know some of the villagers.

Project list LMTV project

0829LT-Creative English Teaching- all year-4vols-TEAC

Last year we started the Local Learning Home in Ban Ton San. Volunteers are expected to help in English classes. Together with the teacher we will talk about schedule and way to work. If you have ideas and material (such as games, music, theater) for teaching; please bring it with you. The age of the students is between 6-12 years old. Besides teaching we will look together for other activities and possibilities in the area of Ban Ton San.

Accommodation: You will stay in the Local Learning Home

Fee: depends on length of stay

Location: Ban Ton San is a small village in Songkhla province, in the south of Thailand.

Meeting point: Hat Yai (from Bangkok you can choose to travel by plane, bus or train)

Info sheet: If you are interested ask your organization for a more detailed info sheet of this project.

Fee:Month 1rate:8,000 bath, month 2 rate: 15,000 bath, month 3 rate:21,000 bath, month 4 rate: 26,000 bath, month 5 rate: 30,000, month 6 rate: 33,000 bath.

0830LT-Creative English Teacing/Dalla Activities - 1/02/08-29/03/08- 2 vols - TEAC

The DaLaa Member Club Center (DMCC) is in Hat Yai. This is our office and meeting place. Our neighbor is teacher at a local school just outside Hat Yai. This is a secondary school with about 300 kids (12-16). They like to have foreigners helping to teach English. When our neighbor started to know DaLaa, she asked if we could also help her school. They are very happy with our international volunteers who come to help them!

This means that you will teach during the week days at the school, together with the local teacher.

In the evenings/weekends we hope you still have energy to help DaLaa? We are making a lot of information material (brochures/ cards / magazine), it would be nice if you want to help us with this. Also every afternoon a group of children visit the DMCC for playing games.

Accommodation: You will stay in the DMCC

Fee: 15,000 Baht (about 320 Euro / 370 US $)

Location: Hat Yai is in the south of Thailand.

Meeting point: Hat Yai (from Bangkok you can choose to travel by plane, bus or train)

Info sheet: If you are interested ask your organization for a more detailed info sheet of this project.

0831LT- Teaching and Clay- 1/04/08-30/06/08- 2 vols-TEAC/CLAY

Teaching: The volunteers teach English in the secondary school to children (12-15 years old), together with the local English teacher. Together we’ll make a weekly schedule.

Clay: In this area DaLaa also cooperates with the Agriculture Group of Naikoy. This group of local people promotes agriculture in a natural way. For example: they make their own compost without chemicals, several projects for animal protection and water protection. They also want to make more people aware of the importance of biological farming. They organize workshops and meetings. There is so much interest in the workshops that their meeting place is becoming too small. This (smaller) place will become the learning centre and for the meetings they want to build a bigger place. DaLaa would like to have place, close to the Long Term House, where volunteers can organize activities outside the school. So, together we decided to build a simple place where Agriculture meetings and Long Term activities can take place. We will build a (simple) place out of clay (a natural way of building). We will do this together with volunteers from the Short Term Camp. You will learn how to make the clay, the construction and how to build with it.

Accommodation: You will stay in the Long Term House in Naikoy together with Thai volunteer.

Fee: 21,000 Baht (about 450 Euro)

Location: Naikoy Village is 50 km. south of Phattalung, in the south of Thailand.

Meeting point: Pabon (from Bangkok there is a direct bus to Pabon)

Info sheet: If you are interested ask your organization for a more detailed info sheet of this project.

0832LT-Creative English Teaching/Agriculture-02/05/08-31/07/08-2vols-TEAC/AGRI

Project: Creative English Teaching / Agriculture

Teaching: The volunteers teach English in the secondary school to children (12-15 years old), together with the local English teacher. Together we’ll make a weekly schedule.

Agri: You will live in a beautiful surrounding. The Long Term House is located in a big garden with lots of fruit. You will learn about all kind of special Thai fruits, and of course you can taste them as well!

Accommodation: You will stay in the Long Term House in Naikoy together with Thai volunteer.

Fee: 20,000 Baht (about 430 Euro)

Location: Naikoy Village is 50 km. south of Phattalung, in the south of Thailand.

Meeting point: Pabon (from Bangkok there is a direct bus to Pabon)

Info sheet: If you are interested ask your organization for a more detailed info sheet of this project.

0833LT-Creative English Teaching-2/05/08-29/06/08-2vols-TEAC

Project: Creative English Teaching / DaLaa activities See description of 0830LT

Fee: 15,000 Baht (about 320 Euro / 370 US $)

Info sheet: If you are interested ask your organization for a more detailed info sheet of this project.

0834LT-Creative English Teaching/Agricutlture Activities-1/08/08-28/9/08-4vols-TEAc/AGRI

Project: Creative English Teaching / Agriculture activities See description of 0832LT

Fee: 15,000 Baht (about 320 Euro / 370 US $)

Info sheet: If you are interested ask your organization for a more detailed info sheet of this project.

0835LT-Creative English Teaching/Agriculture Activities-8/10/08-31/12/08-4vols- TEAC/AGRI

Project: Creative English Teaching / Agriculture activities See description of 0832LT

Fee: 21,000 Baht (about 450 Euro)

Info sheet: If you are interested ask your organization for a more detailed info sheet of this project.

Name of the organization: EYES-Exchange for Youth Empowerment Service Inc Philippines
Year of foundation: 29 October 2007
Aims and objectives:
To promote peace and unity through intercultural exchange and activities

To encourage and invite social development experts to participate and be involved in youth development

To inspire youth to do volunteer work

Type: Non governmental and non profit organization
Activities:
Youth exchanges

International voluntary service

Training and capacity building

Social research for youth development

Network experts in the field of youth and volunteers

National and international events that help the community development

Official website:
General condition for participation:
EYES will apply the standard formats, procedures and principals of work of the CCIVS and NVDA Inter-Regional Exchange procedures and the Alliance Guidelines. Please help us in organizing better quality projects by sending us your comments and those of your volunteers.

The basic timetable on our camps is about 30-35 hours of work per week, generally from Monday to Friday, but the necessities of the project can bring the volunteers to work some more (rarely less).

The common languages of the workcamps will be English and Filipino/Tagalog (or Cebuano in Olango). We encourage volunteers to learn a bit of basic Tagalog before arrival (please refer to our info sheets and info pack for more information and basic lexicon).

In most of the projects, daily timetable and tasks, free time and global organization will be decided in common, facilitated by the coordinator following the needs of the project and managed in teams. We expect on each workcamp to create a really strong team of volunteers, for the benefit of the project and the local community.

There will always be at least one Filipino coordinator per camp and for the whole duration of the project and the volunteers will have an emergency number active 24/24 – 7/7 to call in case of major problems.

EYES will do its best to support the volunteers and to facilitate constructive and educational experiences. However, our projects are organized according to the Filipino standards of living and culture and the volunteers will need to adapt to simple living conditions and local food.

We expect the sending organizations to systematically provide the volunteers with our documentation (workcamp program, workcamp infosheet and infopack) and at least introduce International Voluntary Service fundamental principles. We recommend holding pre-departure trainings for your participants and introduce the basis of Intercultural learning and cultural diversity, non violent communication, problem solving, conflict management, and active participation to a voluntary service project. The philosophy of voluntarism is the base of our work here and we expect your volunteer to understand, share and participate to it actively. Volunteers should be informed by their sending organization before departure and are requested to read our documents to find out more about the do’s and do not’s of Filipino culture.

All the projects presented in this brochure are international projects. We try to reach a maximum cultural diversity and gender balance in the composition of our groups but you might find more than 2 volunteers from the same country in the same project.

All our projects are open to volunteer who are 18 years old when the workcamp starts. We have no maximum limit and we encourage the participation of “grown up” volunteers in order to increase the intergenerational dimension of our projects and exchanges.

The volunteers are expected to attend the whole duration of the project and any delays in the arrival or departure MUST be officially justified and announced in advance. The incoming officer and the camp leader will keep the right to cancel the inscription of a volunteer or not accept her/him on the camp for any unjustified or not announced delay superior to 24 hours after the arrival day. Late arrivals may complicate the arrangement of the travel to the project site. Please inform your participants that personal plans (touristic visits) should be only foreseen before or after the workcamp.

All the volunteers are required to individually subscribe a private insurance for the whole duration of the project, covering third party liability, health care and repatriation. A proof of payment and description of subscribed services will be systematically required at the beginning of the camp by our camp leader. No exception will be allowed as we cannot accept on our workcamps a participant without proper insurance for legal reasons.

Our only way to organise workcamps (so far) is to require the participants to directly contribute to the expenses of their projects and participate to the overall running costs of the organisation. Each project might have different participation fees, as we adapt it to the reality of the costs we have to cover for the project and the volunteers. Conscious of the burden it represents for your volunteers we do our best to keep it as low as possible and aim at self-finance the projects at mid-term level. We unfortunately have to keep it this year as we still can't count on any sufficient support from outsent volunteers, local, regional, national powers and institutions or ethical private funding to cover our yearly budget and expenses of the projects. Please inform very clearly your volunteers before they leave for the Philippines about this fact and the reason why we require their help to keep on organising all year long quality programmes. Make also clear that the inscription fee you require as sending organisation is not sent to the hosting organisation, as we know how much conflict-making this overall topic can be on a workcamp.

The extra fee covers:

Orientation meeting and cultural introduction on arrival

Administration fee

Transportation to/from the meeting point to/from project site

Accommodation and food during the project (including scheduled activities)

Activities as scheduled during the project for the group

Evaluation meeting

English speaking Workcamp coordinator for the whole duration of the project

Emergency number 24/24 – 7/7

Access to material that could be useful for your project

The extra fee does not cover:

Travel (medical) and cancellation insurance

Air transportation, departure taxes, or ticketing fees

Extra leisure activities outside the program

Changes in the project, once the placement has been confirmed (unless in very special cases)

INFORMATIONS FOR THE 2008 PLACEMENTS

This year, the placements, the international representation and administrative coordination for the EYES projects in the Philippines will be insured by IWO Korea, to insure the best and smoothest coordination for the organisations interested in sending volunteers to our projects. We should “take it over” directly from 2009 on.

For your placements, questions or infosheets please, so, contact:

Name: Junghyun KIM (IWO Incoming coordinator)

Email Address: tokorea@1.or.kr

Tel: +82-(0)2-568-5858

Opening hours: 09h-18h (GMT+9)

Workcamp List 2008

EYES-01 OLANGO Community 16/05- 30/05 RENO/ENVI 18+ 15 vols

Backgound: First site of International voluntary service projects in the Philippines, Olango Island Lapu-Lapu- City Cebu (Central Visayas Region) it’s wetlands is internationally known for its importance as feeding ground of the migratory birds that transit from the northern to southern part of the world to escape the winter season of their place. Active in the island since 2001, EYES will cooperate from this new project site in olango which is the ranger station of the Olango Island wildlife sanctuary to support the Community based eco tourism project for the people, by the people of the people which is designed to eliminate the massive illegal fishing of the place since it put danger to the marine life and as well as the birds.

Work: The volunteers will contribute to the renovation of the community center of this people’s organization, mainly light repair carpentry works for the center. They will also introduce the elements of their own country, culture, games, fun art activities to the children

Study theme: The volunteer’s will be introduced to the activities of this community based eco-tourism projects and it’s philosophy, The Birds migration and a presentation of Philippine culture and history.

Leisure time: During free time, nature lovers and birdwatchers will have the chance to benefit to the full access to the sanctuary. Several sea sports can also be practiced nearby olango ( snorkeling and scuba-diving in particular). They will also receive a rare opportunity to witness and experience the most unique baliw-baliw festival in Olango

Accomodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Olango community center built in traditional materials by volunteers . Sleeping bag and mat is needed.

Location: Olango Island Lapu-Lapu City Cebu Central Visayas Region

Terminal: Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Special requirement: None

Extra fee: 9000 Philipino Pesos (approximately 220 US$)

EYES-02 OLANGO BIRDS 03/07 – 18/07 CONS/ENVI 18+ 15 vols

Background: First site of International voluntary service projects in the Philippines, Olango Island (Cebu region, central Philippines) is also internationally known for its particularly rich environment (migratory birds and protected marine areas). Active in the Island since 2001, EYES cooperate from its beginnings with the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (Geo. Coordinates: 10°14'50.18"N, 124° 1'35.41"E) to support the fragile flora and fauna protection they are in charge with. In 2008, the regional environmental administration is also supporting the project.

Work: This year, the volunteers will contribute to the development of the infrastructures of the Sanctuary, especially by building one or several observation huts ( in stones and wood mainy) in strategic locations of the reserve to help the scientists and visitors to benefit of better observation points without disturbing the surrounding rare species, They will also introduce their countries culture and history for the intercultural learning among the participants and community.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the activities of the sanctuary, the birds migrations and nature conservation on Olango and the Philippines in general. They will also receive a presentation on Philippine culture and history.

Leisure Time: During free time, nature lovers and birdwatcher volunteers will have the chance to benefit of the full access to the sanctuary (bring your binoculars/telescope/big zoom cameras). Several sea-sports can also be practiced nearby Olango (snorkeling and scuba diving in particular)

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Olango close to the Sanctuary in a hosting center dedicated to Voluntary service projects built in traditional materials by Volunteers in 2001. Very basic conditions. Sleeping bag and mat needed. Self cooking.

Location: Olango Island, Cebu region, central Philippines

Terminal: Cebu – Mactan airport

Special Requirement: none

Extra fee: 8000 Philipino Pesos (approximately 200 US$)

EYES-04 OLANGO SCHOOL 03/07 – 18/07 ART/KIDS 18+ 15 vols

Background: First site of International voluntary service projects in the Philippines, Olango Island (Cebu region, central Philippines) is also internationally known for its particularly rich environment (migratory birds and protected marine areas). Active in the Island since 2001, EYES supports its local community’s development in general and organizes educational and pedagogical activities with the local schools and childrens.

Work: The volunteers will make artistic frescoes showing several exceptional natural sites in the Philippines on the walls of the Poo Elementary school in Olango, to sensibilize the children on their environmental heritage. They will also introduce elements of their own country, culture and language to the pupils to contribute to their intercultural knowledges.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the major exceptional natural sites in the Philippines (the Rice terraces, the Chocolate hills for example) and to the educational techniques practiced in the Philippines. They will also receive a presentation on Philippine culture and history.

Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to benefit visit the internationally recognized bird sanctuary in Olango. Several sea-sports can also be practiced nearby the island (snorkeling and scuba diving in particular)

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Olango close to the School in a hosting center dedicated to Voluntary service projects built in traditional materials by Volunteers in 2001. Very basic conditions. Sleeping bag and mat needed. Self cooking.

Location: Olango Island, Cebu region, central Philippines

Terminal: Cebu – Mactan airport

Special Requirement: Volunteers with artistic skills (drawing, painting…) will be most welcome.

Extra fee: 9000 Philipino Pesos (approximately 220 US$)

EYES-05 OLANGO CHRISTMAS 21/12 – 04/01/09 CONS/ENVI 18+ 15 vols

Background: First site of International voluntary service projects in the Philippines, Olango Island (Cebu region, central Philippines) is also internationally known for its particularly rich environment (migratory birds and protected marine areas). Active in the Island since 2001, EYES supports its local community’s development in general and organizes social support projects with its less favorised community.

Work: The volunteers will work on the accessibility of the Olango bird sanctuary in building an observation deck in wood dedicated to visitors with limited mobility capacities.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the activities of the sanctuary, the birds migrations and nature conservation on Olango and the Philippines in general. They will also receive a complete introduction on the particular Cebuano culture and history.

Leisure Time: During free time, nature lovers and birdwatcher volunteers will have the chance to benefit of the full access to the sanctuary (bring your binoculars/telescope/big zoom cameras). Several sea-sports can also be practiced nearby Olango (snorkeling and scuba diving in particular). They will also have the rare opportunity to be part of all the Christmas and New year’s eve celebration with the community of Olango

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Olango close to the Sanctuary in a hosting center dedicated to Voluntary service projects built in traditional materials by Volunteers in 2001. Very basic conditions. Sleeping bag and mat needed. Self cooking.

Location: Olango Island, Cebu region, central Philippines

Terminal: Cebu – Mactan airport

Special Requirement: none

Extra fee: 8000 Philipino Pesos (approximately 200 US$)

EYES-03 ILOCOS SUR 19/07 – 02/08 RENO/CONS/YOUTH 18 + 15 vols

Background: The province of Ilocos Sur is where the Ilocos Region’s myriad of cultures and histories converge to become a living museum of a spirited past. It is located along the western coast of Northern Luzon. Found in the province is the capital and historic town of Vigan, which was inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in November 1999. It is approximately 408 kilometers by road from Manila (Capital City of Philippines).

In cooperation with local partners and provincial government, EYES would like to pursue on the convergence of youth through an international gathering and voluntary service in and around the heritage site. It hopes to instill greater culture of awareness and encourage youth’s participation in the protection, preservation and promotion of world heritage.

Vigan City will be the center of the gathering of the youth, while St. Dominic Parish Church in the town of Sto. Domingo (about eight kilometers north of Vigan City) and the Shrine of Santo Cristo Milagroso in Sinait town (It is situated in the northernmost tip of Ilocos Sur and about 15 kilometers north of Vigan City) are the sites for the international voluntary service.

Work: The participants will assist the on-going interior renovation of St. Dominic Parish Church in Sto. Domingo Town by varnishing the pews, etc. While in the Shrine of Santo Cristo Milagroso, Sinait Town, will be the construction of fence/railing around the sanctuary of the miraculous crucifix known as “Apo Lakay”, a life–size image of the Black Crucified Christ.

Study theme: Participants will be oriented on the importance of world heritage sites through presentation of local situationer and site visit. They are also encouraged to present their countries’ heritage sites for further enrichment. The target output of the activity is a policy recommendation or program that the participants will present to the provincial government. Likewise they will also be introduced to the Filipino culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Ilocanos (Ilocos region) particularities.

Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important UNESCO World Heritage sites, centuries old religious edifices, historical sites, cultural and natural attractions in the province.

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in the Social Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and food will be supplied by the local community.

Location: This work camp will be held in the province of Ilocos Sur. It is located along the western coast of Northern Luzon. It is bounded by Ilocos Norte in the north, Abra in the northeast, Mt. Province in the east, Benguet in the southeast, La Union in the south and Luzon Sea and Lingayen Gulf in the west. Vigan, the provincial capital is approximately 408 kilometers by road from Manila, 128 kilometers north of San Fernando City, and 80 kilometers south of Laoag City.

Terminal: Manilla

Special Requirement: none

Extra fee: 9000 Philipino Pesos (approximately 220 US$)

Australian Workcamps 2008

Name of the Organization: International Volunteer for Peace Australia

Year of foundation: 1988

VU-IVP 6.1 Marou, (Vanuatu)

(Dates to be decided, Aug or Sept). 12 vols. Mixed age and family camp

Marou Village, Emao Island, 1.5 hours from the capital, Port Vila. Emao is a small island composed of six different communities, Marou being largest with a population of 181. There is a marine conservation area in the village. W: Volunteers will work with the community on three projects: 1. Lay up stones at the seaside for cyclone protection. 2. Dive in the lagoon to remove plastic bags, and remove ‘crown of thorns’ star-fish from the reef. 3. Assist with building of an additional classroom. A: Communal hut, very basic with no electricity, water must be carried by bucket for washing and for flushing toilets. Vols should bring camping mattress and sleeping bag. X: Family camp: There will be the opportunity for parents to bring children (total 4 children for the camp). Volunteers will be required to sign a ‘work with children’ form or supply a police record check. S: Sustainability, waste management and recycling, global warming. Extra cost: 125 Euro which must be paid in local currency (Vatu 17,250) on arrival. This fee will pay for your food, accommodation, insurance, workcamp leader and internal fares, and a small proportion will go towards the further development of workcamps in Vanuatu.

Socially Disadvantaged

AU-IVP 8.1 CANA (Sydney, NSW)

28/9–18/10 6 vols Mixed age

Cana Communities is a not-for-profit organisation in the inner city of Sydney. They focus on building relationships with marginalised people with mental illness and/or addictions, homelessness etc, through a café, shelters, and some long-term accommodation. W: Vols will be part of the community, sharing meals, interests, and activities, and developing projects with the people in the community, encouraging street-people to share in activities with you to help people feel valued and celebrated. Vols will also assist with special activities during Mental Health Week. S: Peace, homelessness. Q: You will need a sense of humour and a desire to make an effort to relate to people who are confronting loneliness. T: Sydney

Environment

AU-IVP 6.1 PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL (NSW)

26/12–9/1/08 15 vols Mixed age

This workcamp is based around a 4-day sustainable arts and music festival located just out of Sydney in the natural environment. Peats Ridge Festival aims to create the benchmark on how to run a sustainable event with minimal impact on the environment. An alternative to commercial festivals, volunteers are a great part of its success. W: IVP volunteers will help with sustainable practices in waste management, eg. composting and recycling. Vols will also help to build up and break down the festival infrastructure, including some creative input. S: There will be an opportunity to learn about sustainability and to attend seminars, workshop and festival events. A: camping on site in a designated IVP area. Q: Vols must be interested in recycling and sustainability. T: Sydney

Peace

AU-IVP 3.1 PEACE STUDY CELEBRATION (Goulburn NSW)

August (7 – 10 days, dates to be announced) 40 vols Mixed age

Special workcamp to celebrate 20 years of IVP. We would like to have approx 20 Australians, especially people with previous workcamp experience, and 20 internationals with SCI experience. The time will be divided between work, study and play and the participants will influence the agenda.

More details to follow.

Name of the organization: Joy In Action Volunteer Center

Year of foundation: August 2004
Location of the central office: 4-4, Yangchang Village, Yunbo Bureau, Longquan Town, Panlong District, kunming, Yunnan, P.R. China
phone: +86 (0) 871 624 7233

JIA Guang Zhou: C4-1602,Jiaxin Garden,NO.489, Xingangzhong Road, Guangzhou,

Guangdong Province, P.R. China, phone: +86 (0)20 34025667

Type: NGO/NPO
Activities: Campers (volunteers) from the local community always organize camps with volunteers from foreign countries (their counterparts). JIA assists of the coordination of work camps by:
-collecting and sharing information about work camps in China
-training the campers (volunteers)
-connecting a work camp global network
web site: http://www.joyinaction.org

General Conditions for participation:
age limit: from 18 (no maximum) but in some project, kids with their parents can be accepted, if teenagers want to join the work camps, please contact us first.
Language: English (mandarin is necessary in some cases, please check in the infosheet for details)
Insurance: we provide small insurance only for accident during workcamps in China.
Accommodation: It depends on the projects.(big tents, classrooms, community center etc.). Sometimes there is no electricity and not enough water to drink, sometimes hard to take shower but we will try our best to meet your demands (even a bucket please check the details in the infosheet)

List of 2008 summer Work Camps in China
by JIA
JIA-GD0807- BTK Baitengkeng school-10/07/08-20/07/08-10 vols-EDU

Location: BaiTengKeng School, GuiHu Town, ChaoZhou City, GuangDong Province

Aim: Change the situations of the children staying in the rural area that lack of care from the parents.

Work: In the rural areas, there are lot’s of children was left at their hometown by their parents. Cause their parents have to make a living in the city. And the children usually stay with their relative. As a result, they lack of care from their parents, and become naughty. So we are going to change the situations by carrying out: Education / Games / Entertainment / Home visiting / Promotion / Culture Exchange with the teenager.

JIA-HUN0808-GZP Ganziping Elementary School-02/08/08-13/08/08-10vols-YOUTH

Location: Ganziping Elementary School, Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province

Aim: To improve their interesting in studying and know more about outside world.

To teachr them some practical knowledge about health.

To do some survey about what else we can do for this children and what they really want.

To try to begin our water supply project and continue investigating if it’s feasible.

Work: The students in the school in most in the middle school. And we got to know from their teacher they are confuse on the value of studying and the English teachers there are nor skill enough. For letting the students knows more about the outside world and, we will have: Education Program; Interaction Activities and Home visiting. 80 students will take part in the camp.

Volunteers: 18 domestic and 10 oversea

JIA-GD0807-SGZ-12/07/08-26/07/08-10vols-CONS

Location: Hansen Disease (HD) EX-Affected village in ShiGangZhang village, ZhangJiang City, GuangDong province

Aim: In this work camp, we hope that we will contact each other to promote mutual cultural through work, communication and playing games, on the other hand, we are not only build a new house for the villagers here, but also we do hope campers and the locative villagers can build a sincere friendship, so that they can feel the love of the society and ride out a happy summer holiday.

Work: Rebuild the roof of the house there and have some programs for the youth living in the village. On the other hand, we will arrange some city tour for the foreign campers have a better understanding of the local culture.

Volunteers: 15 domestic and 10 oversea.

JIA-GX0807-PS-18/07/08-02/08/08-10vols-ENVI

Location: Hansen Disease (HD) EX-Affected village of Ping Shan in Daxu town, GuiLin City, Guangxi Province

Aim: Share joys and laughter with the rehabilitees and to eliminate the discrimination against lepers. Volunteers from home and abroad will gain deeper insights into life through the combination of cultures.

Work: Promotion for leprosy and environments while hiking along Li River in GuiLin City / Health, Recreation and culture exchange with the villager in PingShan / Environment protection campaign

Volunteers: 16 domestic and 10 oversea

JIA-GX0807-JP-17/07/08-03/08/08-10vols-PHYS,KIDS

Location: Hansen Disease (HD) Affected village, JiaPing Village in Nandan City, Guangxi Province

Aim: Share joys and laughter with the rehabilitees and to eliminate the discrimination against lepers. Volunteers from home and abroad will gain deeper insights into life through the combination of cultures.

Work: To Improve Living Condition / House Work and Farm Work / Education / Promotion against discrimination on leprosy / Culture Exchange

Volunteers: 16 domestic and 10 oversea

JIA-GX0808-BG-01/08/08-18/08/08-10vols-CONS AGRI

Location: Hansen Disease (HD) Affected village, BaGuang village in DaXin town, ChongZuo City, Guangxi province

Aim: Through work camp, we can make villagers more self-confidence; through the same experience, we build a strong friendship with each other. Different people, different culture; different culture makes a family colorful. We try our best to make our world to become one big family.

Work: Fill the raceway with cement / Farm work / House Work / Promotion against discrimination on leprosy / Entertainment

Volunteers: 16 domestic, 5 oversea and 5 Kolpings

JIA-YN0807-SSP-19/07/08-02/08/08-10vols-CONS•AGRI

Location: Hansen Disease (HD) ex-Affected village in Eryuan County, Dali City, YunNan province

Aim: Improving the living conditions of the SSP HD ex-affected villages.

Work: There are around 80 people in this village and 65 of them are ever affected by HD. There is plenty of land in the village and it brings an important income for the villagers form the product. But since most of the villager are old and have different degree of handicap, so we are going to improve the living conditions there by: Pave the grand / Farm work / Promotion to eliminate the discrimination of leprosy / Entertainment, and in the same time, we are going to have some Culture Exchange activates, for there is an area which living the BAI minority.

Volunteers: 10 domestic, 5 oversea and 5 Kolpings

Name of the organization: Rural Centre for Human Interests (known as RUCHI, which means ‘interest’ in Hindi)

Year of establisment: October 1980

Location of the central office: Village Bandh, Bhaguri-173233 District Solan, Himachal Pradesh India Tel: 91-1792-207002 Fax: 91-1792-207003

Aims and objectives:
Integrated rural development through people-centered, environmentally sustainable action.

With this in mind (and an eye to social and economic independence), RUCHI introduces technologies deemed appropriate to the conditions, and uses health and resource management education to socially empower and uplift rural communities.

Type of the organization: NGO/NPO Voluntary organization
and uses health and resource management education to socially empower and uplift rural communities.

ACTIVITIES: The RUCHI activities or projects are executed under the following major thrust areas:

Sustainable management of natural resources.

Promotion of rural technologies.

Health care and sanitation.

Education and awareness generation.

Micro-credit for village projects.

International volunteers scheme.

Website: www.ruchin.org

Fee: 500 Euro for the Totem International Volunteer Scheme and 200 Euros for the workcamp.The fee received from a volunteer is roughly spent as follows:

a)Food and accommodation and local travel of volunteer - 40%

b)Administration and promotion - 35%

c)Works (community projects) in villages - 25%

RUCHI offers 2 types of international volunteers’ placement:

01. TOTEM International Volunteer Scheme

The TOTEM International Volunteer Programme allows foreigners with an interest in RUCHI and sustainable development work to come and visit the organization on either a short- or long-term basis. As well as generating additional income for RUCHI (useful in its bid to become more independent of agency funding), the scheme allows exchange of ideas and perspectives, not only between RUCHI staff and programme participants, but also between participants and the local population.

A.3-Week Cultural Experience: The scheme offers once in a life time opportunity to gain a unique cultural experience in a remote rural area besides gaining hands-on experience of an NGO working and to learn of development perspective in Indian context. The fee for this placement is Euro 850 for a 3-week placement.

B.Long-term (3-6 Months) Work placement: Within the placement there are six theme of potential involvement available. These themes are indication of emphasis only and could be tailored according to the priority of the group or individual. Volunteers would explore aspects across all of RUCHI’s current activities.

i.Environmental Management Theme,

ii.Social Development Theme,

iii.Health and Sanitation Development Theme,

iv.Organizational Capacity Building Theme,

v.Research Theme and

vi.Local Customs and traditions theme.

The fee for this placement is Euro 500 for the first month and Euro 400 for every subsequent month.

02. Work Camps
list:

RC-01-Syarth-Badyar-08/04/08-21/04/08-10vols-RENO

Background: Badyar is a small hilly and picturesque village situated at an altitude of 4000 feet above MSL. Small treks, dense pine forests and natural springs are the main specialty of the village Most of the villagers are dependent upon farming which is done on small terraces. Economically, villagers are not well off. The village is linked to the main road by a newly developed unsealed road which gets pit-holes during monsoon and winter rains.

Work: Volunteers will restore the foot path from the main road head to Badyar village. Volunteers will also work together to clean the old natural spring with the assistance of local villagers.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be allocated a house belonging to a local family, which will be shared with other volunteers. The living conditions will be simple and challenging. Asian squat type toilet will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Location: Badyar is located near the Subathu cantonment area in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, a small northern hill state of Indian union. It is 70 km north of Chandigarh city and 80 kms before Shimla state capital.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit old Sikh and Hindu temples. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka

RC-02-Bandh-1-25/04/08-08/05/08-10vols-ENVI

Background: Bandh is a small hilly village with 30 families situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above MSL. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. RUCHI developed this area as a model watershed with the financial support of Rotary New Zealand two years ago. Now there is sufficient water for both Bandh and RUCHI which was facing acute shortage of water earlier.

Work: Volunteers will clean check dam, protected natural spring and restore the path from the main road head to watershed area. In the process they will learn about environmental issues and management.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Vegetarian food will be provided. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Location: Bandh village is situated near Patta, a small town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 65 km north of Chandigarh city and 90 kms before Shimla state capital.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit old Sikh and Hindu temples. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka

RC-03-Bandh-2-12/05/08-25/05/08-10vols-ENVI RENO

Background: Bandh is a small hilly village with 30 families situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above MSL. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. There was an acute shortage of drinking water in this area and to address the problem, RUCHI developed this area as a model watershed with the financial support of Rotary New Zealand two years ago.

Work: Volunteers will perform gardening duties such as bush-culling and weeding and level land. Renovation of some parts of the campus will also be undertaken.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Location: Bandh village is situated near Patta, a small town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 65 km north of Chandigarh city and 90 kms before Shimla state capital.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit old Sikh and Hindu temples. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka

RC-04-Bandh-3-03/06/08-16/06/08-10vols,ENVI RENO

Background: Bandh is a small hilly village with 30 families situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above MSL. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. The host organization RUCHI is also situated in the outskirt of Bandh village. There was an acute shortage of drinking water in this area and to address the problem, RUCHI developed this area as a model watershed with the financial support of Rotary New Zealand two years ago. In May, tree-culling and weeding will be undertaken at RUCHI to prepare the land for leveling.

Work: Volunteers will build on the work previously undertaken at RUCHI and level the land in preparation for plantation. Renovation of some part of the campus will also be undertaken.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Vegetarian food will be provided. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served there. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Location: Bandh village is situated near Patta, a small town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 65 km north of Chandigarh city and 90 kms before Shimla state capital.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit old Sikh and Hindu temples. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Simla

Nearest railway station: Kalka

RC-05-Bandh-4-03/07/08-16/07/08-10vols-ENVI RENO

Background: Bandh is a small hilly village with 30 families situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above MSL. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. The host organization RUCHI is also situated in the outskirt of Bandh village. There was an acute shortage of drinking water in this area and to address the problem, RUCHI developed this area as a model watershed with the financial support of Rotary New Zealand two years ago. In May, tree-culling and weeding will be undertaken at RUCHI to prepare the land for leveling.

Work: Volunteers will build on the work previously undertaken at RUCHI and level the land in preparation for plantation. Renovation of some part of the campus will also be undertaken.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian meals will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Location: Bandh village is situated near Patta, a small town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 65 km north of Chandigarh city and 90 kms before Shimla state capital.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit old Sikh and Hindu temples. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka

RC-06-Bandh-5-25/07/08-07/08/08-10vols-ENVI

Background: Bandh is a small hilly village with 30 families situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above MSL. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. The host organization RUCHI is also situated in the outskirt of Bandh village. There was an acute shortage of drinking water in this area and to address the problem, RUCHI developed this area as a model watershed with the financial support of Rotary New Zealand two years ago. In previous months, RUCHI volunteers will prepare and level the land allowing for the plantation of local species.

Work: Volunteers will build on the work previously undertaken at RUCHI by preparing lad and planting local species of trees.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Location: Bandh village is situated near Patta, a small town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 65 km north of Chandigarh city and 90 kms before Shimla state capital.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka

RC-07-Bandh-6-11/08/08-24/08/08-8vols-TEAC

Background: Bandh is a small hilly village with 30 families situated at an altitude of 3000 feet above MSL. The houses in the area are scattered. The economy of the village is purely dependent on agriculture. Agriculture is practiced on small terraces and manually. The host organization RUCHI is also situated in the outskirt of Bandh village. The area faces many problems including lack of infrastructure and communication. Educational is imparted in the old fashioned way.

Work: Volunteers will teach language to primary age group children besides arts, crafts and fun games during their school holidays.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. Asian squat type toilet and English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals and self-management is required. Sleeping bags are also necessary.

Location: Bandh village is situated near Patta, a small town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 65 km north of Chandigarh city and 90 kms before Shimla state capital.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka

RC-08-Rajgarh-1-01/09/08-14/09/08-10vols CONS RENO

Background: Rajgarh is a small town in south-west of the state. The entire area is hilly where the rural economy is based on agriculture and horticulture. It is famous for producing Asia’s best peaches. The area also has state’s highest lower caste population. The landscape is beautiful.

Work: Volunteers will construct a foot path stretching to a kilometer from road head to village. Time permitting they will also be required to work on renovation of ancient temple.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in village temple complex. Drinking liquor is strictly prohibited. Asian squat type toilet will be accessible. Vegetarian meals will be offered. Self cooking and management is requested. Sleeping bags are required.

Location: Thod-Muth village is situated 18 kms beyond Rajgarh, a small town in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. The Giri river flows from half a kilometer from the village. The village is 125 km north-west of Chandigarh city and 58 kms from Solan district headquarter.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit ancient Hindu temple and Sikh temples. A visit to Shimla, once the retreat centre and summer capital for British army, is possible.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka (broad guage) and Solan (small gauge)

RC-09-Jadla-1-18/09/08-01/10/08/10vols-ENVI CONS

Background: The area of Jadla is a water scarce region. Approximately 92% of agricultural land is rain fed although the area consistently faces severe water scarcity. The primary source of income for most people is agriculture. RUCHI has undertaken a watershed management project with the financial help of MISEREOR, Germany. Under this project RUCHI had undertaken some measures on soil and water conservation

Work: Volunteers will undertake digging of a percolation tank together with local volunteers.

Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the Ruchi campus, in shared rooms. Asian squat type toilet will be available. Indian vegetarian meals will be served. The facility of a cook will be there but participants are expected to help him and do occasional cooking for themselves. Sleeping bags are required.

Location: Bandh village is situated near Patta, a small town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is a small northern hill state of Indian union, 65 km north from Chandigarh.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit old Sikh and Hindu temples. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka

RC-10-Rajgarh-2-05/10/08-18/10/08-10vols-ENVI CONS

Background: Rajgarh is a small town in south-west of the state. The entire area is hilly where the rural economy is based on agriculture and horticulture. It is famous for producing Asia’s best peaches. The area also has state’s highest lower caste population. The landscape is beautiful.

Work: Volunteers will be constructing a community earthen water storage tank to recharge ground water table. They will also be digging pits for plantation of trees in December/January months.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in village temple complex. Drinking liquor is strictly prohibited. Asian squat type toilet will be accessible. Vegetarian meals will be offered. Self cooking and management is requested. Sleeping bags are required.

Location: Thod-Muth village is situated 18 kms beyond Rajgarh, a small town in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. The Giri river flows from half a kilometer from the village. The village is 125 km north-west of Chandigarh city and 58 kms from Solan district headquarter.

Expected working hours: Monday to Saturday; 9am to 5pm. Sunday will be free.

Leisure time: The volunteers will have opportunity to visit ancient Hindu temple and old Sikh temple. A visit to Shimla, once the retreat centre and summer capital for British army, is possible.

International Terminal: New Delhi

Domestic Terminal: Chandigarh and Shimla

Nearest railway station: Kalka (broad gauge) and Solan (small gauge)

Name of the Organization: Vision Youth Action (VYA) Taiwan

Year of Foundation: 2007
Location of the central office: Floor 3, No.9, Lane 186, Rd. Shi Da, Taipei City, TAIWAN 100

Tel: +886-2-23654907

Aims and objectives:
a) To promote youth engagement in public affairs and international voluntary services: We encourage and help the youths to participate in various kinds of voluntary services. Through voluntary service, [we grow exchange naturally among world youth and local people through living, working, talking, laughing together and promote global understanding and friendship].

b) Nurtured future Young Social Entrepreneurs: We assist youths to run NPO with the concept of social enterprise and venture capital, solving social problems efficiently with new business model.

Type of the organization: NGO/NPO organizing workcamps and other voluntary projects in Taiwan and Asia

Activities:

a) Very short term community service projects (VSTCSP): Organizing with National Youth Commission, VYA advocates Taiwanese young people getting involved in community voluntary services. Every year, at least 2000 youth volunteers are involved in VYA VSTCSP and organized more than 130 community service projects by themselves.

b) International WorkCamp in Taiwan: VYA organizes workcamps and sends Taiwan volunteers go abroad. The first Taiwan international workcamp was held in 2007 in cooperation with NVDA and NICE. In 2007, only one project with 8 international vols and 17 local vols/ sent 10 vols to 4 countries.

c) VolunteerMatch.org.tw: the first professional online IT management system for volunteer administration in Taiwan. This website offers NGOs & youth volunteers training courses, application for service certificates, volunteering opportunities hunting, and consults of volunteer administration.

d) Training Projects for Young Social Entrepreneurs: VYA maps out a series of training projects for young people intending to engage in a long-term career in non-profit organizations. By doing so, we cultivate young social entrepreneurs to be equipped with global perspectives, leadership, value of civil society, and the capability of organization and management.

Official Website:www.vya.org.tw

General participation:

All workcamps share the following features (unless mentioned in each project description0:

a) Age limit: From 18 (No maximum). In some projects, we accept kids with their parents joining together and in some cases, volunteers 1-2 years fewer than 18 (aged 16-17) are welcomed as well.

b) Language : English (Mandarin or Taiwanese is not required, but we welcome your trying!)

c) Insurance : We provide small amount of insurance only for accidents during workcamps IN Taiwan.

d) Accommodations : Mostly, there're showers, kitchens and toilets. Basic, but enjoyable enough.

e) Study Part : All workcamps are designed for youths around the world to learn and work on a better future for global community.

Participation fee:

a) From organizations charging no fee to VYA vols. : No fee

b) From organizations charging some fee to VYA vols. : US$200 per a workcamp (+)

c) Individual applicants who are living in Taiwan : US$250 per a workcamp (++)

Most of European/ North American/Japan/Korea partners are a)

and Most of Asian/ African/ Latin American are b).

+ This depends on the agreement with each NGO? partners. We usually charge the same amount as they do while we can consider discount/ exemption for the partners in “less expensive” (developing) countries.

++ This includes fee of life-long membership and Pre-workcamp. People originally from “less expensive” countries (GDP: below 5,000 US$) are discounted to US$150.

Project list of International Work Camp 2008-2009

Code/Name/Location /Date /Type /Age limit/No of vols

NICE-VYA/08-01 / Taishi / Taiwan / 01/08-15/08 / ARTS, EDU / 18+ / 10vols

Project : Taishi workcamp, the very first international workcamp was held in 2007 in Taiwan together with NICE Japan. The wrokcamp is so successful that local residents advise VYA turn it into a regular activity. VYA, NICE, Taishi Artist Association and Taishi Junior High School will go hand in hand to continue the workcamps this year.. We will teach English in school, play with teenagers and paint for community to create local landmark “Global Street” to promote global understanding and friendship. Participants will also have opportunities to experience traditional local market, night market, and eco-tourism in free schedule, chat with local people and enjoy the passions from them.

The main aims of the camp are:1) To add new tourism attractions in Taishi town through global and local voluntary power; 2) To promote friendship/understanding/solidarity among local people and cross-national volunteers; 3) To ground a firm foundation and extend development of international workcamps all over Taiwan; 4) To enrich and improve the variety of learning resource and environment for school children.

Work : We will teach English and play with children in school, work together with local youth and artist to draw streets and walls of a fishing village to create a ”Global Street”. We meant to create a public space for community through the “coloring project” In the meanwhile; we will also join community environmental clean events to help cleaning beach (Taiwan straits).

Special remarks: High motivation for learning and respect to local culture. Chinese language and artistic skills are welcomed but not necessarily required!

Location: A small fishing village in Yun-Lin County, locating on the middle-western coast of Taiwan.

Accommodation: Local district civil hall/home stay. Sleeping bag is required! Food will be offered by local people but volunteers still have a chance to cook in some cultural exchange events.

Language: English should be spoken among participants

Airport: Tao-Yuan international airport. 4 hours of bus away from Taishi (about NTD$ 400, passengers may need to transfer in Taichung to get to Taishi or take bus from Taipei directly)

Fee: Free (VYA will provide meals & accommodations). Volunteers should cover the transportation and living expenses by themselves during free schedule.

NICE-VYA/08-02 / Taishi / Taiwan / 16/08-30/08 / EDU, CONS, KIDS / 18+ / 10vols

Project: Organized with Taishi Hong-En charity Organization, a local and Christianity based non-profit organization, the workcamp project in 2008 will be launched hand in hand with NICE Japan as well. Hong-En offered a free afterschool tutoring project for local children from single-parent, Asian wife and grand parenting families since 2002. These children are socially and economically disadvantaged, short of financial aids and learning resources.

Vols will help Hong-En to organize an after school tutoring project during summer time. From 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, participants will design some indoor and outdoor activities (such as English teaching, music class or sport playing) to assist children in learning through play. . Besides, vols will cook lunch for children. On the other hand, the constructions of Hong-En’s office building has been neglected for a long period, staff in Hong-En doesn’t have extra energy to take care of the building; so vols will help to reconstruct the building , color the wall, clean up and cutting the grass around the buildings, and redesign the space allocation for kids to improve the overall living conditions.

Participants will also have opportunities to experience traditional local markets, night markets, and eco-tourism in free schedule, chat with local people and enjoy the passions from local people.

*Taishi, located in the countryside of Yun-Lin County is a small, serene town in the middle of the western coast of Taiwan. Free from disturbance, Taishi is rich in marine resource such as oyster and shells. For seafood lovers, this is definitely a heaven. However, with the industry transformation, the economic structure in Taishi are facing challenges, population drain resulting from unemployment deepens the rural-urban divide. Besides, a large number of local residents are married to mail-order wife due to the poor social/economical status, and the amount keeps increasing in recent years. Because of the scarcity and unequal distributions of resource, children have limited access to education, especially English learning environment. Confronted with the conflicting situations, the community people still lack of understating toward their own culture and social values. Therefore, through the workcamp held in Taish, we wish to promote global understanding, trigger the learning interests of children and enhance their capacity of English through in-depth interactions between local residents and cross-national youths. Empowering the young generation to think globally, act locally, we introduce Taishi to the world with a brand new perspective.

The aims of the camp are 1) To support the Hong-En and to create learning-friendly atmosphere for the children there; 2) To add new tourism attractions in Taishi town through global and local voluntary power; 3) To promote friendship/understanding/solidarity among local people and cross-national vols.

4) To ground a firm foundation and extend development of international workcamps all over Taiwan.

Work: Participates will come up with different approaches such as music/English/sport/funny game class to help local children with learning, and help improve the living conditions. We will also cook lunch for children. So participants are encouraged to prepare props or any refreshing ideas for teaching. And don’t forget to prepare traditional dish/food of your countries; we will cook lunch for kids. Besides, vols will help to reconstruct the building , color the wall, clean up and cutting the grass around the buildings, and redesign the space allocation for kids to improve the overall living conditions.

Accommodation: Local district civil hall/public building/home stay. Sleeping bag is required! Food will be offered by local people but volunteers still have a chance to cook in some cultural exchange events.

Location: A small fishing village in Yun-Lin County, locating on the middle-western coast of Taiwan.

Airport: Tao-Yuan international airport. 4 hours of bus away from Taishi (about NTD$ 400, passengers may need to transfer in Taichung to get to Taishi or take bus from Taipei directly)

Special remarks: High motivation for learning and respect to local culture. Chinese language and artistic skills are welcomed but not necessarily required!

Fee: Free (VYA will provide meals & accommodations). Volunteers should cover the transportation and living expenses by themselves during free schedule.

Name of the organization: New International Friendship Club Nepal
Year of Foundation:
Address of the central office: Post Box No. 11276, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +9 77-1-2151415, 6205106, 9841278216(Incoming mobile)
Fax: + 977-1-4363950 E-mail: volinnepal@wlink.com.np
URL: www.nifcnepal.org

Bangladesh Work Camp Association

289/2, North Shajahanpur, Dhaka-1217,

Tel: 880-2-935-8206 , (res:935 6814) Fax: 880-2-9336678; 9565506; 9565483

Email: bwca@bangla.net website: http://www.mybwca.org/

Code/Name/Location /Date /Type /Age limit/No of vols

BWCA-04/2008 / VTC Plantation / Ujgram, Bogra / 17/07-30/05 / ENVI, STUDY / 18+ / 20vols

BWCA-05/2008/ Greening Asia Campaign/ Ujgram, Bogra/ 17/07-30/07/ ENVI. AGRI/ 18+/ 15vols

BWCA-06/2008/ VTC Construction/ Ujgram, Bogra / 01/11-14/11/ CONS, SOCI/ 18+/ 20vols

BWCA-07/2008/ VTC Construction/ Ujgram, Bogra / 14/12-27/12/ CONS, SPOT/ 18+/ 20vols

Project : BWCA has been started to establish a basic pilot Project like “Volunteers Training Center” (VTC) which would help to train more people to be a VOLUNTEER and help the community people through the benefit of it’s voluntary effort. The target period for establishment of the project is being fix up 3 (three) years and it has started it’s initial development work since January, 2006 through a commendable effort done by Korean students volunteers Team from Hongik University and IWO-Korea. The project would carry out it’s total infrastructure development through continuous effort of overseas and local volunteers. The cost of development elements and building materials expected to be managed from the volunteer’s participation fee and thus it would be a great contribution towards the establishment of VTC. As the BWCA is an Organization of Volunteers and no one here as salaried or paid, we believe that our dream will come true trough the collective efforts of our international volunteers, different voluntary Networks and partner organization’s contribution.
We could also facilitate like minded interested volunteers to participate it’s on going day to day development work like physical, intellectual and basic construction work of the project as well through Long and Medium Term Volunteers (LMTV) towards VTC project. Therefore, all of our Workcamp schedule concentrated at the VTC project for the preservation of every bodies contribution in BWCA archives towards the establishment and development of the VTC.

The main aims of the camp are: Establishing a Volunteers Training Center (VTC) in order to expand the training programs. Involving volunteers personal and collective efforts for establishing it’s infrastructural components. To start income-generating activities form the components included in project proposal. Helping LMTV / RTYP volunteers in their regular on going assignment through a team work.

Work : Volunteers will be involved in initial development of the project land, leveling and dressing soil, planting grass, planting saplings, constructing shades for different work components, preparation of seed bed for Nursery and fencing the project land by Pillars and iron wire. We do require volunteers with knowledge/experience on project construction work internal decoration work. But it is not mandatory, volunteers with no such experience also be welcomed.

Special remarks: -

Location: Ujgram, Bogra

Accommodation: BWCA will provide a variety of foodstuffs available locally and the community will guide the volunteers on the local food culture. Volunteers will have opportunity to prepare their own favorite meals/dish in turn of volunteers announcement or in international food day. Volunteers will be accommodated at the Camp House of BOGRA Unit at Ujgram. There are latrines and shower using buckets for bathing and washing volunteer’s clothes manually. Volunteers will sleep on the cemented floor using mattress, bed sheet, pillow and mosquito net. The Camp house has electricity but the supply is being interrupted time to time as load shading, moreover, arrangements for charging mobile phones, digital and video cameras can be done. . During Summer and Monsoon (March to October) weather and atmosphere is quite hot and warm so no need of sleeping bag.

Language: English should be spoken among participants

Meeting point: All volunteers, (who are availing Airplane ) will be received by BWCA member at the “Zia International Airport” in Dhaka on first day of the Camp. The volunteers who are availing road through India are requested to inform the arrival point to the BWCA by “Confirmation Slip”. After the orientation seminar in Dhaka (1st day of the program) all volunteers will be taken to the camp site with the arrangement of BWCA.

Airport: “Zia International Airport” in Dhaka

Fee: US$ 250 (Two Hundred fifty ) only as Registration Fee payable for each Camp on arrival at BWCA office, Dhaka.

How To Volunteer

benhurjun — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:26:31 CDT

Workcamp organizations like WINPHIL operate through networks and partner organizations in most countries in the world. As a matter of procedure, volunteers wanting to join a workcamp in a country not his own, must apply to a partner organization in his own country. That is, if you happen to personally apply for placement in workcamps outside the Philippines, say VFP (Volunteers for Peace in America) www.vfp.org, VFP passes on the application to us. That means, WINPHIL will apply to VFP for you, and there are certain requirements and minimal fees.

To prepare you for a possible placement in workcamps by our partners abroad, we encourage you to join our local workcamps in Cebu for a minimal fee. We will be publishing a list of new workcamps in our website before the end of every February. Summer Workcamps start from April to September, while Winter Workcamps usually starts from January to February in different areas in Cebu. But whether or not you will be joining workcamps abroad, or simply wanting to have a local-international voluntary service experience, you are welcome to join our programs.

Please send the following documents to us:

1. Biodata and resume with recent photo
2. Previous volunteer experience and motivation of joining
3. Letter of intent to participate

or fill up this form and send to win_phil@yahoo.com

International Meetings

benhurjun — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:31:59 CDT

Training For Trainers (TFT), Seoul, KOREA
October 2003

The meeting was designed to strengthen ties among organizations within the network, but special attention was focused on HIV-AIDS. Within the prostitution area, the participants lived in a tiny clinic, while the plenary discussions were conducted in a town hall near a mosque. Then the group moved to live in an orphanage, then to a villa near a temple for the NVDA General Assembly. A defining moment in this gathering was Demak river clean-up. Demak is a very important river for a community living in the area, but it is also very dirty. The volunteers gathered on both banks to scour the weeds, until a loud splash was heard – It was Kai, the NVDA President, diving for garbage! With a loud cheer, the rest joined him in the river. At the end of the day, each participant swallowed a fly, and bugs, and a host of other insects…

Tokyo, JAPAN
November 2004

Latest News

benhurjun — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:22:32 CDT

This is a Painting Project for Common World Tanabata Action to raise awareness about Climate Change.
Left slide show shows Mangrove Planting, also a World Tanabata Action. To do it, we have to sea-walk as shown in the TV on the right.

SOLIDARITÉS JEUNESSES, FRANCE

benhurjun — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:25:23 CDT

Secrétariat National
10 rue du 8 Mai 1945
75010 Paris
Tel: + 33 1 55 26 88 77
Fax: + 33 1 53 26 03 26
Web: www.solidaritesjeunesses.org
E-mail: workcamp.in@solidaritesjeunesses.org
Skype: sj-incoming

Workcamps

The international workcamp is a very important part in the action undertaken by Solidarités Jeunesses. It is prepared a long time in advance in the different regional offices and the National Secretariat. The international workcamp, open to volunteers of any age, is seen as a tool of local and personal development, tolerance and understanding between the different participants. Furthermore, we lay emphasis on the inclusion of people coming from disadvantaged areas. The workcamps promote the active participation of the local population.

International
Solidarités Jeunesses is the French branch of Youth Action for Peace, a movement created after the First World War in order to reconcile people of different nationalities through a better mutual understanding. Solidarités Jeunesses works alongside a number of partner organisations world-wide, exchanging volunteers and organising international solidarity projects.

National
Solidarités Jeunesses is a national youth organisation, whose central office is situated in Paris, recognised by the French Ministry of Youth and Sport. It organises short and longer-term international youth volunteer workcamps and voluntary services, projects with people from disadvantaged areas, training sessions and international solidarity projects . It also manages rural residential and community centres.

Regional
Solidaités Jeunesses is composed of 7 regional delegations: Ile-de-France, Franche-Comté, Languedoc-Roussillon, PACA, Auvergne, Poitou-Charentes and Midi-Pyrénées. Moreover it cooperates with partners in the regions of Bretagne, Lorraine and with La Croisée des Regards in the region PACA.

TEEN – teenage camps, in the end of the programme.

DESCRIPTIONS

SJ01 Faï Open camp 01/04 – 15/10 ENVI/RENO 8 volunteers

PROJECT: The farm of Faï is located in the Alps, in a preserved environment. It host all year long international volunteers, families, and other people that participate actively in the renovation of the farm and the preservation of the environment. The volunteers participate in the projects that take place in the moment of their staying : local heritage, environment, renovation of the houses. They also contribute to the animation organised together with the local communities : festivals, traditional celebrations, cultural evenings. To get more information about the workcamps at some specific moment you can consult the PACA region descriptions. This workcamp hosts volunteers for a period of 1 month minimum and up to 6 months.

ACCOMMODATION: guesthouse of the Faï farm

LOCATION: The farm of Faï is located 15 km from Veynes, 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille.

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ02 Vaunières Open camp 01/04 – 15/10 ENVI/RENO

PROJECT: Vaunières is a small old village located at 1200 m of altitude in the Alps right in the middle of a «circus of mountains». All year around, the association hosts international volunteers, families and young people coming from different backgrounds. Every person hosted in Vaunières takes part in the renovation of the village's buildings and in the workcamps dealing with environmental protection and preservation. The volunteers participate in the projects that take place in the moment of their staying: local heritage, environment, renovation of the houses. They also contribute to the animation of the village organised together with the neighbouring communities: festivals, traditional celebrations, cultural evenings. To get more information about the workcamps at some specific moment you can consult the PACA region descriptions. This workcamp hosts volunteers for a period of 1 month minimum and up to 6 months.

ACCOMMODATION: Vaunières

LOCATION: Vaunières is located 90 km from Grenoble and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ03 La Croisée des Regards Open camp 01/05 – 30/11 ENVI/RENO 2 volunteers

PROJECT: The association La Croisée des Regards manages Domaine de Mayne/les Icards, a Mediterranean site of 130 hectares left to abandonment, which the association has been renovating since 1993. The volunteers will participate in masonry work on the house, gardening and daily tasks.

IMPORTANT: This workcamp hosts volunteers for a minimum period of one month to a maximum period of 3 months.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: The Domaine de Mayne/les Icards is 35km from Avignon, in the south of France.
nearest train station: L'Isle Fontaine de Vaucluse

SJ04 La Croisée des Regards Verger 04/05 – 25/05 ENVI 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Domaine de Mayne/les Icards is a local and international meeting point. As activists of popular education, we are involved in three main areas: social work, landscape and environment, and contemporary art. The volunteers participate in the maintenance of an orchard composed of ancient varieties of fruit trees.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: The Domaine de Mayne/les Icards is 35km from Avignon, in the south of France.
nearest train station: L'Isle Fontaine de Vaucluse

SJ05 Faï Espaces verts I 05/05 – 18/05 ENVI 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The farm of Faï is located in the Alps, in a preserved environment. It hosts all year long international volunteers, families, and other people that participate actively in the renovation of the farm and the preservation of the environment. During this workcamp the volunteers will participate in the renovation of the water recovering reservoir system as well as in the camping's green spaces. The hiking and swimming possibilities are numerous around the farm and they are particularly enjoyable during spring time. Something to discover!

ACCOMMODATION: guesthouse of the Faï farm

LOCATION: The farm of Faï is located 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille, Hautes Alpes (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur)

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ06 Veynes Fourmidiable 12/05 – 01/06 CONS/CULT 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The cultural association «Le Fourmidiable» organise festivals, theater evenings and concerts in rural areas. In 2006, the association decided to transform the old village's bar in a cultural center. The first workcamp that took place last year has been a success and encourages us to renew the experience. For 2008, the volunteers will continue the renovation and isolation works which will be done in the walls and the cave. They will take part in the organisations of cultural events that will take place during this period. Weekend meetings between the volunteers and the members of Fourmidiable as well as visits around the region will be organised.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Veynes is located 200 km from Marseille and 100 km from Grenoble, Hautes Alpes (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur)

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ07 Montendre Open camp 21/05 – 12/10 ENVI/RENO 4 volunteers

PROJECT: 4 volunteers will support our center during the summer, helping the team to manage and organise the activities as well as hosting, cleaning, cooking and leading some creative workshops. They will participate in the renovation work of the house and in the village. In the beginning of July there will be an artistic exchange with other organisations and 80 young people from 7 different countries. During the summer there will always be groups to welcome and the volunteers will have the opportunity to organise events together. From 25th of August to 12th of October they will work on the restoration of the castle of Montendre. In addition the volunteers will always be involved in household and gardening work as well as many other activities (workcamps, festivals...) going on at the time.

ACCOMMODATION: The volunteers will stay in common rooms where the workcamp takes place, but conditions can change depending on the projects which volunteers are involved in.

LOCATION: 75 km north of Bordeaux (In the South of the Charente Maritime department) and 75 km to the south of Angoulême, in the western France, Charente-Maritime (Poitou-Charentes)

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Montendre (Charente-Maritime)

SJ08 Vaunières Circuit de l’Eau I 02/06 – 27/06 ENVI 8 volunteers

PROJECT: Vaunières is a small old village located at 1200 m of altitude in the Alps right in the middle of a «circus of mountains». All year around, the association hosts international volunteers, families and young people coming from different backgrounds. Every person hosted in Vaunières takes part in the renovation of the village's buildings and in the workcamps dealing with environmental protection and preservation. During this period the volunteers will take part in therenovation of the water recovering system in order to improve the environmental management of the site. They will have the opportunity to participate in the festival taking place in the surroundings villages (Music festival, St John's festival, etc) and they will organise awareness raising environmental activities with the «La Bougeotte» association.

ACCOMMODATION: Vaunières

LOCATION: Vaunières is located 90 km from Grenoble and 200 km from Marseille, Hautes Alpes (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur)

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ09 Vaunières Espaces verts I 02/06 – 27/06 ENVI 8 volunteers

PROJECT: Vaunières is a small old village located at 1200 m of altitude in the Alps right in the middle of a «circus of mountains». All year long, the association hosts international volunteers, families and young people coming from different backgrounds. Every person hosted in Vaunières takes part in the renovation of the village's buildings and in the workcamps dealing with environmental protection and preservation. The volunteers will participate in the ecological works in the green spaces of the camping site and will have the opportunity to participate in the festival taking place in the surroundings villages (Music festival, St John's festival, etc) and they will organise awareness raising environmental activities with the «La Bougeotte» association.

ACCOMMODATION: Vaunières

LOCATION: Vaunières is located 90 km from Grenoble and 200 km from Marseille, Hautes Alpes (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur)

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ10 Vieure 07/06 – 28/06 Heritage/RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: For the 5th year, the leisure center organises an international workcamp. The volunteers will stay on the edge of a lake working to renew an old stone bridge and to create facilities for disabled fishermen. An important element of the workcamp is the exchange with the local population.

SJ11 La Croisée des Regards I09/06 – 30/06 RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The association La Croisée des Regards manages Domaine de Mayne/les Icards, a Mediterranean site of 130 hectares left to abandonment, which the association has been renovating since 1993. The volunteers participate in masonry work on the house.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: The Domaine de Mayne/les Icards is 35km from Avignon, in the south of France.
nearest train station: L'Isle Fontaine de Vaucluse

SJ12 Entressen 16/06 – 07/07 RENO

PROJECT: In the village Entressen there is a ruin of a chapel whose stones are semi-derelict and buried in the ground. The work of the volunteers consists in protecting the place to limit deterioration, uncovering and sorting the stones to prepare reconstruction.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents in the near of the sport's association center which includes kitchen and sanitary facilities.

LOCATION: 10 km to Istres, 30 km to Arles

SJ13 Jarjayes 16/06 – 06/07 Heritage/RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Jarjayes is a beautiful small village with whom Solidarités Jeunesses has established a solid partnership: organisation of festivals, intercultural evenings, discovering days at the pedagogical farm. Right in the middle of the village there is a castle from the 18th century and a parc of which the the arcades fall in ruin. Last year's workcamp has done some preliminary works to clean up the ruins. This year the volunteers will continue the consolidation of the ruins, will participate in workshops with the children from the primary school of the village and will organise the end-of-the-year festival with the local population. Meetings with other workcmpas as well as visits of the region will be organised.

ACCOMMODATION: guesthouse and yourt

LOCATION: Jarjayes is located 10 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille, Hautes Alpes (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur)

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Gap

SJ14 St Aventin 20/06 – 12/07 Heritage/ENVI 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The association Montagne et Loisirs is a mountain club whose hosting center is a cabin located at the foot of the Pyrenees, at Saint Aventin. The association's philosophy is to combine the passion of the mountains with the pleasure of discovering leisure activities. Thus, they organise hikes but also interships like “mountains and singing”, “mountains and dancing” etc. This year, they want to host an international workcamp in partnership with the community of Saint Aventin. The project consists of several maintaining and renovating works at the cabin (renovating the terrace, interior upgrading) and of the participation in the maintain of paths and washhouse of the community. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both work and leisure time. The volunteers will take part in activities within the scope of the club.

ACCOMMODATION: in the cabin

LOCATION: Saint Aventin is located 100 km in the south-east of Tarbes

SJ15 Laguépie 29/06 – 20/07 RENO/FEST 15 volunteers

PROJECT: For the first time, the community of Laguépie will host an international workcamp this year. The proposed project comprehends the reconstruction of a big supporting wall on an ancient chapel's ground. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both work and leisure time. In cooperation with a group of local volunteers, the volunteers will be involved in the preparation of the festival Lenga Viva taking place from July 13th to July 19th. That annual festival aims at discovering the Occitan language and culture.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Laguépie is located 75 km in the north-west of Montauban.

SJ16 La Croisée des Regards II 01/07 – 15/07 RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The association La Croisée des Regards manages Domaine de Mayne/les Icards, a Mediterranean site of 130 hectares left to abandonment, which the association has been renovating since 1993. The volunteers participate in masonry work on the house.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: The Domaine de Mayne/les Icards is 35km from Avignon, in the south of France.
nearest train station: L'Isle Fontaine de Vaucluse

SJ17 Faï Espaces verts II 02/07 – 01/08 ENVI 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The farm of Faï is located in the Alps, in a preserved environment. It hosts all year long international volunteers, families, and other people that participate actively in the renovation of the farm and the preservation of the environment. The volunteers will participate in the ecological works in the green spaces of the camping site and in the construction of a wooden poles supporting wall. They will take part in the organisation of the cultural evenings to the farm of Faï and the village of Saix and will be able to discover the beauty of the area through excursions, hiking in the mountain pastures or "days of the lavender".

ACCOMMODATION: guesthouse of the Faï farm

LOCATION: The farm of Faï is located 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille, Hautes Alpes (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur)

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ19 Le Domaine de la Salle 05/07 – 26/07 RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: In April 2006 the community of Féricy has acquired an enormous building of the twentieth century, le domaine de la Salle, abandoned since several years. This little village, not far away from the forest of Fontainebleau, would like to create a space where people can meet and exchange services (post, a room for festivals and spectacles, café...). Many volunteers come regularly to maintain it, clean it, restore it. In summer 2007 there had already been a workcamp with international volunteers who came to help and complete the work. About 20 metres of wall had been reconstructed and some little works had been realised in the park. This year their work shall be continued. The volunteers will also have various encounters with the local population truly dedicated to this project.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

SITUATION: Féricy is located about 1h30 from Paris, in the south of the parisian region

SJ20 Le Parc des Sources 05/07 – 26/07 ENVI 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The community Roissy-en-Brie wishes to create a convivial place near a playground and a skateboard area. The project consists in installing barbecues and picnic tables so that local families and youth can profit from that outdoor space. The volunteers will work together with the local youth. Furthermore, cultural and pedagogic activities will be organised.

LOCATION: Roissy-en-Brie is located 40 km from Paris.

SJ22 La Ferté sous Jouarre II 05/07 – 26/07 ANIM/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The association Vir'Volt, the delegation Ile de France of Solidarités Jeunesses, is located in the small town La Ferté sous Jouarre. This town (9500 inhabitants) is known for providing its millstones until the twentieth century to the whole world. These days the town wants to revive this important cultural good
(museums, didactic courses, restoration...). One of the works will be the reconstruction of a millstone wall around a beautiful park. Moreover this little town dares to make life more attractive for its inhabitants (animations, various encounters...) The association Vir'Volt is one of the partners of the town to organise these animations. This summer the volunteers will participate in the project “Ferté Plage”, an animation during one week, along the riverside of the Marne where a little beach with many animation offers had been created. The volunteers will be implied to the whole organisation of the project and the animation workshops for the younger ones.

IMPORTANT: During the three weeks of the workcamp the adult volunteers (15) will be together with about 15 adolescent volunteers. In everyday life there will be about 30 persons sharing this project . The work, either project Ferté Plage or the restoration of the wall, will be distributed every second day.

ACCOMMODATION: gymnasium

SJ23 Lavoncourt 05/07 – 26/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: For the fourth consecutive year, the inhabitants of Lavoncourt are ready to welcome international volunteers. The international workcamp is becoming a verifiable tradition in this little village of the Haute-Saône. In the framework of remodelling the center of the village, the town council decided in 2005 to begin the work of renovating the rose park. This year, the workcamp will consist in finishing the wall surrounding the rose park and taking down and reinstalling another low wall. This work is the last piece in finishing of the surrounding wall and also putting more distinction and value in the rose park. The volunteers will be doing masonry and carving and shaping stones. The activities and trips to discover the region will be planned and organized with the inhabitants of the village.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Lavoncourt is located 36km from Vesoul

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Vesoul

SJ24 Esprel 05/07 – 26/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Esprel is a village of 692 inhabitants located in the east of Vesoul in an area of the country called Villersexel. Surrounded by 600 hectares of forest, the village consists of many beautiful houses, especially a very picturesque farm that has a pointed bell tower. The town hall is in a large building constructed at the end of the 19th century. The community is particularly dynamic with scores of commercial and handcrafted businesses, as well as Mourey, a furniture factory. There are seven or eight businesses or farms for every 1000 hectares of usable land. The Esprel cemetery is at the top of the village. A big wall with an impressive entrance surrounds the cemetery. This wall has an abnormal slope that threatens its stability. Therefore, the town hall and the municipal council wish to implement an international workcamp to renovate the wall and also to bring a breath of international air to the community. The renovation of the cemetery wall is estimated to take many stages of work, so 2008 represents the first stage of workcamps. The volunteers will take down and reconstruct a part of the wall. They may also begin to carve and shape the stones for the masonry.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Esprel is located 22km from Vesoul

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Vesoul

SJ25 Chaux 05/07 – 26/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Halfway between Belfort and the bottom of the Alsace region, you will find the village of Chaux in the green valley of the Savoureuse. Factories and beautiful farms typical of the French countryside signify an agricultural past that has now disappeared due to the introduction of industrial activity in Belfort and Sochaux. Chaux’s church, St. Martin, has a tower that was erected in the year 800 and renovated in 1691. It holds antique objects and exceptional stained glass windows signed by the artist, George Jeanin of Nancy. In order to increase the visual appeal of this church, last year the municipality decided to begin the renovation of the wall surrounding the church by soliciting the aid of the Association of Popular Education of Chaux. In this perspective, we wish to work in partnership with this organization. An international workcamp is planned in conjunction with a workcamp for teenagers. For one week, the volunteers and the teenagers will work together on the renovation of the wall around the church. In addition to the renovation, they will also clean and paint the railings around the cemetery if they finish the wall restoration early. In realizing this meeting of two organizations of popular education, the region of the Haute-Savoureuse will establish contacts and also organize the entire project. We have been partners with the sociocultural center of the Haute-Savoreuse (situated in Giromagny) since 2002.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Chaux is located around 10km from Belfort.

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Belfort

SJ26 Colombe les Vesoul 05/07 – 26/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Columbe is a village of 550 inhabitants, situated near Vesoul. Perched on the edge of a limestone plateau, the town is surrounded by incredible landscape, a little road, and a river valley. A castel constructed in the 18th century marks the entrance of the ancient village. A church from the 13th century, containing many canvases and sculptures also merits a detour. Near the church, a very beautiful stone cross shows the scene of the Virgin Mary with infant and two angel musicians, done in the style of Burgandy (dating from the 15th century). This second project of the workcamp in Colombe aims to animate the village and encourage the inhabitants to participate in the rehabilitation of the community heritage. After the success of the first workcamp, Colombe again wishes to involve young international volunteers in the work. The local population is strongly motivated and wishes to continue their work this year by welcoming international volunteers. This second workcamp will continue the work of the first project, consisting in finishing the restoration of the walls of the presbytery.
The volunteers will be lodged in a school of the village in the center of the town, next to the place of work.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Colombe is located 7km from Vesoul

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Vesoul

SJ27 Héricourt 05/07 – 26/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Héricourt is a village of 10.433 inhabitants, situated in the east of the Haute-Saône region near the territory of Belfort. t has traces of the Middle Ages, and a remarkable cultural heritage. The tower of a castel in the village ressembles an edifice of the 12th century. Today, only the tower of the castel of Héricourt remains, the Donjon tower. The romance of the tower still dominates the village, as it is 22 meters higher and overlooks the village. In order to conserve this cultural heritage, the volunteers of the association “Historie and Patrimoine d’Héricourt” (History and Cultural Heritage of Héricourt), in collaboration with the town hall, wish to proceed with the renovation of the castel’s tower in order to renew its distinction and to make it accessible for public visits. The organization is composed of a group of volunteering people who are looking forward to live in international surroundings with the volunteers. This work creates the opportunity for two associations to work together for the realization of the same project. The first stage of the work will consist of the restoration of the wall and the stronghold of the castel. The trips to discover the region and the activities will be organized by the members of the association.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Héricourt is located 19km from Belfort

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Héricourt or Belfort

SJ28 Château de Gondenans-Montby 05/07 – 26/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Gondenans-Montby is a little village located 10km from Rougemont in the Doubs. Near the village is the castel of Gondenans-Montby, owned by the association “Les Amis de Montby” (Friends of Montby). This association was formed by a group of people, some of whom lived in the castel. They wished to organize to make the place available for permanent life. To reach this goal, they organized the restoration of the castel to take place over several years. The castel dates back to the 12th century, while the tower, the surrounding wall, and certain buildings have been renovated in the 14th, 16th, and 18th centuries. In fact, there have been fourteen fires in the château since its construction. In an effort to encourage and motivate the local population for preservation of its cultural heritage and to create a dynamic atmosphere in the site, the association decided that inviting international chantier and young people to their site would be an unrivalled opportunity. Thus, “Les Amis de Montby” decided to sign on to international chantier. The association has already succeeded in garnering a group of volunteers from the village as well as the international volunteers to participate in the project.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Gondenans-Montby is 43km from Vesoul and 20km from Baume les Dames

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Vesoul or Baume les Dames

SJ29 Ecoconstruction à Kerfleau I 06/07 – 27/07 ENVI/OFAJ 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Kerfleau's Collective gather NGO's acting in the fields of fait trade, support to people with HIV, and culture. It's located in a place named Kerfleau, belonging to the sport organisation of the post and telecommunication's employee, large of 4 hectares and including several buildings. New activities begin about ecology, especially with ecobuilding, linked with some concret work which has to be done on the existing buildings. The volunteers are going to rebuild a shanty to make it proper for some new activities of EPICES, one of the member organisation of Kerfleau's Collective, mainly focussed on fair trade and ecology. The building will use local and recyclable materials (straw balls, earth, wood). The workamp will also be an opportunity for the volunteers to get more information and to debate about ecological housing, and to meet people who choice an ecological habitat and way of life.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Kerfleau is a hamlet of Caudan, a small city in the neighborhood of Lorient

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lorient

SJ30 Le Port 06/07 – 27/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: For the second time, the community of Le Port will host an international workcamp this year. The project consists of the renovation of ancient shepherd's cabanas in the mountains. The stone cottages will be fixed and rebuilt if necessary. Not far away, there is the pond of Lers where fairy tale nights take place in which the volunteers will participate. Moreover, they can discover the beautiful mountains on foot. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both traditional masonry and leisure time.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Le Port is located 130 km in the south of Toulouse

SJ31 Septfonds I 06/07 – 27/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: For the fourth time, the community of Septfonds (around 1900 inhabitants) will host an international workcamp this year. The project consists in constructing a wooden building in the way the ones that hosted Jewish refugees from the concentration camps were built. Between fifteen and sixteen thousand Spanish refugees fleeing Franco were gathered in that Jewish Camp since March 1939. During and after the Second World War, several populations were interned in the camp. Via meetings with witnesses and visits, the volunteers will learn about the story of that place. The objective is that the frame works and the historical and memory work would be shared with inhabitants, and be an opportunity for exchanges and for the concrete construction of Peace.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Septfonds is located 40 km in the north-east of Montauban

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Caussade

SJ32 Vaunières Espaces verts II 07/07 – 27/07 ENVI 8 volunteers

PROJECT: Vaunières is a small old village located at 1200 m of altitude in the Alps right in the middle of a «circus of mountains». All year long, the association hosts international volunteers, families and young people coming from different backgrounds. Every person hosted in Vaunières takes part in the renovation of the village's buildings and in the workcamps dealing with environmental protection and preservation. The volunteers will participate to the ecological works in the green spaces of the camping site and will have the opportunity to participate in the festival taking place in the surroundings villages (Music festival, St John's festival, etc) and they will organise awareness raising environmental activities with the «La Bougeotte» association.

ACCOMMODATION: Vaunières

LOCATION: Vaunières is located 90 km from Grenoble and 200 km from Marseille, Hautes Alpes. (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur)

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ33 Le Saix 07/07 – 27/07 CONS/ENVI 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Le Saix is a very pretty small village located the Alps. The village counts 80 inhabitants and not less than 3 associations! Since many years, the workcamps carried out with the international volunteers made it possible to weave many bonds with the villagers and to contribute to the maintenance of a social and cultural life in this very rural zone. This year the volunteers will intervene on the restoration of the staircases of the old cure (in the center of the village) and on the cleaning of the river shore embankments. They will take part in the cultural evenings organized by the association «Les Sans souci» and will be able to discover the area through excursions, hiking in the mountain pastures and visits organised together with the farm of Faï.

ACCOMMODATION: to be confirmed

LOCATION: Le Saix is located 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille, Hautes Alpes (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur).

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ34 St Georges 13/07 – 03/08 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: For the second time, the community of St Georges will host an international workcamp this year. The project consists in renovating traditional walls and cleaning a fountain at the hamlet of St Martin de Caussanille. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both traditional masonry and leisure time.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: St Georges is located 90 km in the north of Toulouse

SJ35 Vaunières Façade 14/07 – 03/08 Heritage/RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Vaunières is a small old village located at 1200 m of altitude in the Alps right in the middle of a «circus of mountains». All year long, the association hosts international volunteers, families and young people coming from different backgrounds. Every person hosted in Vaunières takes part in the renovation of the village's buildings and in the workcamps dealing with environmental protection and preservation. This year, we will finish a phase of important works on "The three wheels", a house dating from the XVII century that we arrange to accommodate physically disabled people. The volunteers will intervene on the restoration of the frontage by respecting the style of local architecture, they will take part in the animations organised with the hamlet and in the surrounding villages.

ACCOMMODATION: Vaunières

LOCATION: Vaunières is located 90 km from Grenoble and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ36 Verneuil en Bourbonnais 15/07 – 02/08 Heritage/RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: For the first time, the beautiful village of Verneuil (300 inhabitants) with its very typical houses, hosts an international workcamp. The aim is to create a new summer activity by proposing to the volunteers to renew an old place which is now used for public events: le Pré Féraud. The work will consist in reparing a wall and during their free time, the volunteers can discover the vineyards of St Pourçain.

SJ37 Bocage Bourbonnais 16/07 – 06/08 Heritage/RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The association Bocage Bourbonnais is running a program to increase the value of its villages. Thus a workcamp is organised almost every year, which provides an opportunity to discover the region where the Bourbon dynasty was born (Henri IV, Louis XIV...). The work will take place in two villages: in Louroux-Bourbonnais, volunteers will renovate a public shelter in the very centre of the village (walls and roof), and in Autry-Issards, the project consists also of the renovation of a central place by restoring a wall.

SJ38 Valence d’Agen 16/07 – 06/08 CULT 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The organisation Festivalence implements each year a sound and light festival called “following the course of water… a story”, in the town of Valence d’Agen (5000 inhabitants), at the bank of the Canal of two seas. The festival consists of 7 eventful nights showing historical scenes, acted by inhabitants. The organisation of this festival involves each year between 300 and 400 local volunteers. The organisation Festivalence will host an international workcamp for the second time this summer. Together with local volunteers, the international volunteers will participate in the preparation of this festival: promotion, decoration, preparating costumes and accessories, and acting as supernumerary in a show.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Valence d’Agen is located 60 km in the north-west of Montauban.

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Valence d’Agen.

SJ39 Souvigny 19/07 – 08/08 CULT 15 volunteers

PROJECT: For the 12th year, the association Souvigny Grand Site offers a team of volunteers to participate in the preparation and management of a large one-week-long medieval festival. Every year this event attracts up to 30.000 visitors. The group will participate in installation, festive activities, dismantling and will work during the event at the stalls. We request a strong motivation from the volunteers as during the festival some work will continue into the evenings and weekends.

SJ40 Bocage Sud 19/07 – 09/08 Heritage/CULT 12 volunteers

PROJECT: For several years now, the southern area of Bocage has been implementing workcamps to allow volunteers to discover the territory and make it more welcoming. The group will visit two villages. In St Hilaire, the volunteers will participate in the organisation of the national event “The annual meeting of St Hilaire” (around 2.000 people are expected, coming from all over the country). In Besson, the volunteers will renovate an old fountain situated at a hiking path.

SJ41 St Etienne-de-Vicq 19/07 – 09/08 Heritage/ENVI 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The village of St Etienne-de-Vicq wishes to carry out renovation work to reinforce an old Roman bridge that crosses a river. The volunteers will start to repair the bridge so that the people can use it again for walks. This village is situated in close proximity to the Bourbonnaise mountains, one of the most beautiful parts of Allier.

SJ42 Festival interceltique de Lorient 27/07 – 12/08 FEST 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The Interceltic Festival of Lorient is the biggest festival in Brittany. It's a gathering of different ways of expression, mainly musical ones, of the Celtic culture all around the world. During the festival, the Solidarity Village is an active place for ecological and solidarity NGO's. Volunteers are going to take part in the organisation of the Solidarity Village, including an action about waste recycling. Before the festival, the installing of a playground about sustainable development near Lorient. Debates and reflexion about ecology, sustainable development and fair trade will also take place during the workcamp, which will also be an opportunity to learn about Celtic culture.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Lorient is on the southern coast of Brittany, between Vannes and Quimper

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lorient

SJ43 Les Crots 21/07 – 10/08 CONS 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Les Crots is a small rural village located in a splendid valley of the High Alps near the biggest dam of Europe: the lake of Serre Ponçon. Since many years, our association has been developing a partnership with the commune in order to make of this small village a pleasant place for its inhabitants and for the tourists. This year, the volunteers will intervene on work of embellishments of the place of the Mills, right in the center of the village. They will take part in the organisation of the festival of the bread, one of the great festivals of the summer which brings together all the villagers and attracts many visitors. The possibilities of excursions, bathes and visits are numerous and make it possible to discover the area.

ACCOMMODATION: in an international hosting center

LOCATION: Crots is located 5 km from Embrun and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Embrun

SJ44 St Auban d’Oze 28/07 – 17/08 ENVI 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Saint Auban d' Oze is a very pretty small village located the Alps labellized "flowered village". The village counts 70 inhabitants who live of agriculture and of a small tourist activity. Since 2005, the workcamps carried out with the international volunteers made it possible to support the villagers in their will to preserve and give more value to their environment. This year the volunteers will intervene on the cleaning of the water streams which skirt the footpaths. They will take part in the organisation of the annual festival of the village in partnership with the association Les Bourdons verts and will be able to discover the area through excursions, hiking in the mountain pastures, a picking up of lavender and the visits organised in partnership with the farm of Faï.

ACCOMMODATION: camping

LOCATION: St Auban d’Oze is located 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ47 Frahier 02/08 – 23/08 Heritage:RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Frahier is a town of 1,061 inhabitants that is situated 10km from Champagney. Its river, La Lizaine, borders the community and its tributaries cross the village. The town is also surrounded by a forest with marked paths and private pools. One area is set up with a picnic corner. The tourist attraction of the town is the three fountains that date back to the 19th century. Following the first international chantier of young volunteers in August 2006 in Clairegotte, the communities of Rahin and Chérimont wish to renew the experience in another community. Thus, the town hall of Frahier and the municipal council wish to take part in the dynamic of international chantier and welcome the volunteers to their community for a period of three weeks. Their goal is towards the renovation of the fountains, greatly contributing to the cultural heritage of the community. The volunteers’ work will be to begin the masonry for the fountains.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Frahier is 11km from Belfort

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Belfort

SJ48 La Redoute de la Butte Pinson 02/08 – 23/08 RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: La Redoute de la Butte Pinson is a fortification from the end of the 19th century. This edifice is situated at the center of a future regional parc of 110 ha. The intercommunal syndicate wishes to restore and upgrade that important element of the patrimony. The volunteers will restore parts of the ancient wall and they will renovate a part of the casern's facade. They will use ancient masonry and wrought ironwork techniques. Moreover, together with the youth of the neighbour communities, they will participate in the implementation of activities to discover and valorise the site.

LOCATION: Montmagny is located 20 km from Paris.

SJ50 La Ferté sous Jouarre IV 02/08 – 23/08 ANIM/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The association Vir'Volt, the delegation Ile de France of Solidarités Jeunesses, is located in the small town La Ferté sous Jouarre. This town (9500 inhabitants) is known for providing its millstones until the twentieth century to the whole world. These days the town wants to revive this important cultural good ( museums, didactic courses, restoration, ...). One of the works will be the reconstruction of a millstone wall around a beautiful park. Moreover this little town dares to make life more attractive for its inhabitants. The association Vir'Volt is one of the partners of the town to organise these animations like concerts, public debates, a theatre forum , games for children...

IMPORTANT: During the three weeks of the workcamp the adult volunteers (15) will be together with about 15 adolescent volunteers. In everyday life there will be about 30 persons sharing this project . The work, either animation or the restoration of the wall, will be distributed every second day.

ACCOMMODATION: gymnasium.

SJ52 Beaumotte les Pins 02/08 – 16/08 ENVI 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Beaumotte les Pins is a small village of 246 inhabitants, situated 10km east of Marnay. It is a part of the community of towns in the valley of the Ognon river. This charming little village was voted the second-most flowery village in France. Amongst its inhabitants, there is an association very talented florists and gardeners who make the village very agreeable and attractive. In 2007, Beaumotte les Pins welcomed international chantier in conjunction with another village in the area, Chambornay les Pins. Following this first successful experience, Beaumotte les Pins made another voluntary service by organizing a collaborative chantier. However, being a year of an electoral deadline, the town that was going to do the chantier with Beaumotte had to back out. It was not possible to find another village or organization, so the villagers of Beaumotte, along with the association of florists and gardeners, can only welcome international volunteers for two weeks. Despite the obstacles, the villagers and the association are looking forward to welcoming the international volunteers to Beaumotte les Pins for two weeks in August. The objective of the work in Beaumotte will be to create a path and flowers along it, thus creating a nice place for people to walk.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Beaumotte is about 20km north of Besançon

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Besançon

SJ53 Ambierle 02/08 – 23/08 Heritage/RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: For the 6th year the village of Ambierle hosts an international workcamp. The volunteers' task is to restore a stone wall surrounding a religious site that dominates the village. Additionally, every Friday there is the possibility to participate in the organisation of an artisan market, often ending with a big picnic at the village square. Exchanges with associations and sports clubs are also possible.

SJ54 Noray le Bourg 02/08 – 23/08 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Noroy le Bourg is a village of 700 inhabitants, surrounded by forest. It has a rich cultural heritage. In the village there are seven fountains that have garnered particular attention from the inhabitants, some of whom regularly organize long guided walks to these fountains.In August 2006, the municipality decided to undertake the restoration of the big fountain situated in the center of the village using chantier done by young international volunteers. The first work that was done was the central paving. The second work, which was done in 2007, consisted of restoring the paving of the sides and the renovation of the joints of the main fountain. In order to complete the renovation of the village fountains, the community wishes to begin similar work on a fountain at the corner of the village. This fountain was designed by the architect Jean-Baptiste Pambet in 1838. In 2008, the chantier is scheduled for the completion of the work on this corner fountain. In addition to that work, there will also be work on the renovation of another fountain that is situated nearby. After three consecutive years of international chantier, the inhabitants of the village are accustomed to taking part in this cultural exchange, and are ready and motivated to welcome new international volunteers to their community. A number of outings, visits, and activities will be organized with the inhabitants along with the continuous exchange of cultures and ideas.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Noroy le Bourg is 10km from Vesoul

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Vesoul

SJ56 Vaunières Taverne 04/08 – 24/08 Heritage/RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Vaunières is a small old village located at 1200 m of altitude in the Alps right in the middle of a «circus of mountains». All year long, the association hosts international volunteers, families and young people coming from different backgrounds. Every person hosted in Vaunières takes part in the renovation of the village's buildings and in the workcamps dealing with environmental protection and preservation. This year, we continue the renovation of the principal house of the hamlet, l’Hôtellerie. The volunteers will arrange a "tavern" in an old cellar arched of the house in order to offer a place cordial and convivial for the people who reside at the hamlet in winter. Another group will intervene on the restoration of the hood which shelters the staircases of the house. The volunteers will take part in the animations organised with the hamlet and in the village's neighbourhood. The possibilities of excursions, hiking in mountain pastures and visits are numerous and will make it possible to discover local architecture.

ACCOMMODATION: Vaunières

LOCATION: Vaunières is located 90 km from Grenoble and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ58 Ecoconstruction à Kerfleau II 10/08 – 31/08 ENVI 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Kerfleau's Collective gather NGO's acting in the fields of fait trade, support to people with HIV, and culture. It's located in a place named Kerfleau, belonging to the sport organisation of the post and telecommunication's employee, large of 4 hectares and including several buildings. New activities begin about ecology, especially with ecobuilding, linked with some concret work which has to be done on the existing buildings. The volunteers are going to rebuild a shanty to make it proper for some new activities of EPICES, one of the member organisation of Kerfleau's Collective, mainly focussed on fair trade and ecology. The building will use local and recyclable materials (straw balls, earth, wood). The workamp will also be an opportunity for the volunteers to get more information and to debate about ecological housing, and to meet people who choice an ecological habitat and way of life.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Kerfleau is a hamlet of Caudan, a small city in the neighborhood of Lorient

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lorient

SJ59 La Croisée des Regards Salle d'Activités I 11/08 – 31/08 RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The association of La Croisée des Regards manages Domaine de Mayne/les Icards, a Mediterranean site of 130 hectares left to abandonment, which the association has been renovating since 1993. The volunteers participate in the installation of a floor heating system and masonry work on the house.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: The Domaine de Mayne/les Icards is 35km from Avignon, in the south of France.
nearest train station: L'Isle Fontaine de Vaucluse

SJ60 St Julien 24/08 – 14/09 Heritage/ENVI 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The association St-Julien and the community are continuing the valorisation of their natural spaces and their patrimony. For the first time, the community will host an international workcamp this year. The project consists in cleaning and increasing the visual appeal of a little tarn as well as renovating a fountain. The big festival of the year will take place during the workcamp which will allow the volunteers to participate in the preparation of the three-day-long festival. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both work and leisure time. The volunteers will take part in activities within the scope of the association.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: St Julien is located 60 km in the south-west of Toulouse.

SJ61 Clausonne 25/08 – 03/10 Heritage/RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The abbey of Clausonne was built in the 17th century. Even if the vicissitudes of time and men left upright only bits of the abbey, those remain nevertheless the 800 years testimony of history. Since 1994, work made it possible to release the ruins and to emphasise this splendid site located into the mountain. Taking into account the formidable potential of the place, the association wishes to develop a pole of initiations to ancient occupations in order to meet the needs for training and economic development of the territory. This year, the volunteers will intervene on the accesses of the Abbey in order to facilitate the access to the visitors: water collector, construction of a dry stone way, information panels. Those who wish it will be able to be initiated to the stone cutting training course which will be organised during the second part of the workcamp. The visits of other historic sites organised by the volunteers of the association will make it possible to discover local architecture.

ACCOMMODATION: Farm of Faï

LOCATION: Clausonne is located 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ62 Montendre I 25/08 – 14/09 RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The municipaility of Montendre has already played host to several international workcamps. The restoration of the town's castle, using traditional, old-fashioned techniques is something many of the local people keep close to heart, but currently, their castle is in need of a hand from the younger generation! The main objective of this year's workcamp will be to repare and refill the joints of a section of the wall, in order to keep it in good condition. The local community, now well accustomed to the workcamp dynamic, are present on a regular basis to meet and exchange with the volunteers.

ACCOMMODATION: hosting center

LOCATION: 75 km from the sea and to the north of Bordeaux (south of Charente Maritime), the west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Montendre (Charente-Maritime)

SJ63 Vaunières Circuit de l’Eau II 25/08 – 14/09 ENVI 8 volunteers

PROJECT: Vaunières is a small old village located at 1200 m of altitude in the Alps right in the middle of a «circus of mountains». All year long, the association hosts international volunteers, families and young people coming from different backgrounds. Every person hosted in Vaunières takes part in the renovation of the village's buildings and in the workcamps dealing with environmental protection and preservation. During this period the volunteers will take part in the renovation of the water recovering system in order to improve the environmental management of the site. They will have the opportunity to participate in the festival taking place in the surroundings villages and they will organise awareness raising environmental activities with the «La Bougeotte» association.

ACCOMMODATION: Vaunières

LOCATION: Vaunières is located 90 km from Grenoble and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ64 OFAJ Château des Prureaux 27/08 – 17/09 ENVI 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The association of Le Créneau is situated in a little castel in the heart of a large property in Auvergne. Each year, it hosts people from different social and cultural backgrounds, who come to work voluntarily and to experience a different way of living. One task is to install equipment that allows to better economise energy and respect more the environment (e.g. fabrication of biogas, wind power plant etc.).

SJ65 Faï Centre culturel II 01/09 – 21/09 CULT/ENVI 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The farm of Faï is located in the Alps, in a preserved environment. It hosts all year long international volunteers, families, and other people that participate actively in the renovation of the farm and the preservation of the environment. Since its creation, the farm of Faï developed a unique acoustic project which integrates the exceptional environment of the farm: two 7 meters high horns were built and make it possible to make the mountain sing at the time of festivals of music and spectacles. In 2007, we started the creation of a cultural center of the nature to profit from this original tool throughout the whole year. During this period, the volunteers will intervene on the construction of outsides steps. They will take part in the workshops of initiation to the techniques of sounds and light organised in partnership with the cultural organiation Queyras libre.

ACCOMMODATION: guesthouse of the Faï farm

LOCATION: The farm of Faï is located 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ66 Le CART 01/09 – 22/09 ENVI

PROJECT: The workcamp about sustainable development will take place in the hosting center of CART (partner association). CART owns a big Mediterranean garden (local plants and terrace architecture) where cisterns gather the rainwater and an ancient irrigation system serves all levels of the garden with water. The work consists in constructing a new irrigation system: digging trenches, burrying the pipes...

ACCOMMODATION: in a big house with 30 rooms in the village

LOCATION: 20 km to Nîmes, 40 km to Montpellier, 35 km to the sea

SJ67 Le Parc des Beaumonts 06/09 – 27/09 ENVI

PROJECT: Le Parc des Beaumonts is a natural and protected fallow land situated in the center of the community Montreuil sous Bois in the suburbs of Paris. In 2006, the parc was accredited site Natura 2000 due to the plentifulness of its flora and fauna. Since 1999, workcamps take place to transform the urban fallow land of the parc into a landscape site and an ornithologic reservation. The technical element of the workcamp is not decided yet. In any case, the volunteers will be sensitised, will learn about ornithology and enhance the visual appeal of the parc.

LOCATION: Montreuil is a near suburb of Paris.

SJ68 La Croisée des Regards Salle d'Activités II 08/09 – 28/09 RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The association of La Croisée des Regards manages Domaine de Mayne/les Icards, a Mediterranean site of 130 hectares left to abandonment, which the association has been renovating since 1993. The volunteers participate in the installation of a floor heating system and masonry work on the house.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: The Domaine de Mayne/les Icards is 35km from Avignon, in the south of France.

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: L'Isle Fontaine de Vaucluse

SJ69 Labastide de Penne 14/09 – 05/10 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: For the first time, the community of Labastide de Penne will host an international workcamp this year. The project consists in reconstructing a big supporting wall. The work will be realised in cooperation with the association APICQ (association for the promotion of the identity of the Causses du Quercy) being in charge of a reconstruction of another wall at the same place. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both traditional masonry and leisure time. Exchange and the discovery of human diversity represent further aims.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building next to the working place

LOCATION: Labastide de Penne is located 45 km in the north-east of Montauban

SJ70 Faï Sanitaire local 22/09 – 12/10 ENVI/SOCI 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The farm of Faï is located in the Alps, in a preserved environment. It hosts all year long international volunteers, families, and other people that participate actively in the renovation of the farm and the preservation of the environment. During this period, the volunteers will intervene on the construction of an outside sanitary room in order to improve the hosting of the hikers during the tourist season. The possibilities of excursions and bathes are numerous around the farm even in the end of season! Visits and meetings with other workcamps will be organised in partnership with the villagers of Saix.

ACCOMMODATION: guesthouse of the Faï farm

LOCATION: The farm of Faï is located 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Veynes

SJ71 Montendre II 22/09 – 12/10 RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The municipality of Montendre has already played host to several international workcamps. The restoration of the town's castle, using traditional, old-fashioned techniques is something many of the local people keep close to heart, but currently, their castle is in need of a hand from the younger generation! The main objective of this year's workcamp will be to repare and refill the joints of a section of the wall, in order to keep it in good condition. The local community, now well accustomed to the workcamp dynamic, are present on a regular basis to meet and exchange with the volunteers.

ACCOMMODATION: hosting center

LOCATION: 75 km from the sea and to the north of Bordeaux (south of Charente Maritime), the west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Montendre (Charente-Maritime)

SJ72 Vaunières OFAJ 06/10 – 22/10 CULT/OFAJ 15 volunteers

PROJECT: This year, the Movement Youth Action for Peace celebrates his 85th anniversary. The occasion for all the young people implied in the movement as well as former members of YAP and all those who would wish to discover it to find themselves around a festive moment. During this project, the volunteers will approach the sets of themes of Peace and the Sustainable Development through various workshops ( forum theatre, debates, exhibitions) and will help with the logistics preparation of the celebration. Vaunières is a small old village located at 1200 m of altitude in the Alps right in the middle of a «circus of mountains». All year long the association hosts international volunteers, families and young people who come to make revive this formerly abandoned village.

ACCOMMODATION: Vaunières

LOCATION: Vaunières is located 90 km from Grenoble and 200 km from Marseille

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lus la Croix Haute

SJ73 Le Perthus 08/10 – 29/10 RENO

PROJECT: The volunteers will renovate some paths of the fort Bellegarde (Vauban style) by removing the old morter and rejointing the walls as well as accomplishing the same kind of work in several rooms of the fort which shall be open to the public.

ACCOMMODATION: in the fort at very rustic conditions

LOCATION: Le Perthus is situated at the Spanish border, 20 km to the sea, 30 km to Perpignan.

SJ74 Nègrepelisse 06/07 – 27/07 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Labastide de Penne is located 45 km in the north-east of Montauban
For the first time, the community of Nègrepelisse will host an international workcamp this year. The project consists in paving a part of the main square of the village. The work will be realised with the help of local children and the Maison des Arts. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both work and leisure time.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Nègrepelisse is located 20 km in the north-east of Montauban

SJ75 Mirebeau 04/07 – 26/07 RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The village of Mirebeau, linked with the local associations, wish to experiment the adventure of an international workcamp: the goal is to create a project in which young and less young people can work together and in the same time meet new cultures. The project of work is around an old praying place, near the church (protected by the Historical Monuments), located in the heart of the village, this place will become, when work will be achieved, an associative place. Very motivated about the exchanges of cultures, inhabitants think about activities to let you discover the territory.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: 25 km in the north of Poitiers (south of Vienne), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Poitiers (Vienne)

SJ76 Verfeil 03/08 – 25/08 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: The community of Verfeil (around 450 inhabitants) will host this year an international workcamp for the third time. The project consists in continuing the renovation of the surroundings of the old wash house of the village, following traditional masonry techniques. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both work and leisure time. The international volunteers will therefore also participate in the preparation of a cultural festival organised in Verfeil every year around the 20th of august, in cooperation with a team of local volunteers.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: Verfeil is located 70 km in the north-east of Montauban.

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Lexos

SJ77 Port d’Envaux/Crazannes 04/07 – 27/07 RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Port d’Envaux and Crazannes are two villages, really motivated by the value of their heritage and also by the intercultural exchanges. It’s in one way the animation created by the volunteers but also the concrete work which is realized together which interest the inhabitants. The work will be about the restoration of different elements of little local heritage around water (wash-house, pump…). In that two villages, inhabitants and local associations think about the different way to permit to volunteers to discover the territory.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building (in Port d’Envaux)

LOCATION: The 2 villages are located 10 km in the north of Saintes (west of Charente Maritime), west of France.

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Saintes (Charente-Maritime)

SJ78 Cravans 05/07- 26/07 RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The village of Cravans is interested in the dynamic of what a work camp can bring to the territory. It’s the animation created by the volunteers and the concrete work realized together which interest the inhabitants. The project which is proposed is to work around the little river which cross the village (new little walls, digging holes…). This work can permit to the volunteers to learn little masonry skills.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building (in Port d’Envaux)

LOCATION: 60 km from the sea and 20 km in the south of Saintes (west of Charente Maritime), west of France.

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Saintes (Charente-Maritime)

SJ79 Château de Génerac July Heritage/RENO

PROJECT: The volunteers will break the old coating on the walls of the Castle, renew the ceiling and change the damaged beams and the floor. Moreover the votive festival of the village will take place during the workcamp so the volunteers will participate actively helping with the logistics and serving as a living proof of the openness towards foreigners.

LOCATION: Générac is located at 15 km in the south of Nîmes, next to the Camargue

SJ80 St Come et Maruejols July ENVI
In a village very active concerning the community life, the volunteers will enhance a place to promenade for the inhabitants. In the frame of the workcamp which takes an important role as animation in the village, they will cut the copse and build small walls.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents at the schoolyard of the elementary school, the town hall will also be at their disposal

LOCATION: 20 km to Nîmes, 40 km to the sea

SJ81 Cazals 07/09 – 28/09 Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: For the first time, the community of Cazals will host an international workcamp this year. The project consists in renovating the cobblestones in front of an ancient mill at the river Aveyron according to traditional masonry techniques. Nowadays, that place is frequented by canoeists. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both work and leisure time.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Cazals is located 35 km in the east of Montauban

SJ82 La Source du Bois de Sapin 05/07 – 26/07 RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Provins is and ancient city of the Middle Ages belonging to the world's heritage of UNESCO. The community appreciates the intervention of international volunteers to participate in the renovation of its heritage and to upvalue the water sources “La Source du Bois de Sapin”, situated in the quarter of Champbenoist near to the city. The project consists of two parts. Firstly, in the “Bois de Sapin”, the volunteers will construct a stone fountain and restore a path. Secondly, they will install an picnic area in the near of the city. During the camp, cultural and pedagogical activities will be realised with the youth of Champbenoist.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: Provins is located 90 km from Paris

World Heritage Volunteers – Patrimonito WorkcampSJ84 Ile d'Aix 25/08 – 15/09
Heritage/RENO 15 volunteers

PROJECT: Ile d'Aix is a small island in the Atlantic ocean where some workcamps already took place. Due to its eventful past, it disposes of several historical places like the fort Liédot. This fort was built at the beginning of the 19th century to defend the island against naval attacks. Today, it is protected as historical monument and the community implements actions like different animations during the whole year to revive the spot. As some parts of the fort are damaged, the volunteers will continue to restore the paths. This workcamp is a rich instrument to combine restauration of heritage, animation and intercultural exchange.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: In the middle of the sea (!), 20 km from Rochefort (west of Charente Maritime), in the west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Rochefort (Charente-Maritime)

SJ85 Saint Ciers du Taillon July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The village of St Ciers du Taillon hosted their first workcamp in 2005: it was a real success due to the numerous inhabitants, young and less young, taking part in this international project. That is the reason why, enriched by that first experience, the townhall wishes to host a second workcamp. The work has to be defined.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: 70 km from Saintes and the sea (west of Charente Maritime), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Jonzac(Charente-Maritime)

SJ86 La Crèche 18/07 – 09/08 RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: In the community La Crèche is situated a little village with a lot of little ways surrounded by traditional walls, made without morter. These walls are old and need to be restored. For the moment 2 groups of international volunteers work on it, using traditional techniques. A local association is involved in this project. A lot of inhabitants are interested to take part in the common activities of the group.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: 50 km from the sea and 10 km of Niort (South of Deux-Sèvres), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Niort (Deux-Sèvres)

SJ87 Archiac July/August RENO 12 volunteers
PROJECT: Archiac has hosted several international workcamps. The dynamic of the village and of the different groups of volunteers permitted these moments of exchanges. This year, for the second session of the workcamp, the work will be the restoration of several parts of an ancient “taxes house”. This very beautiful building will change its function and will become the new house for the local associations.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: 75 km from the sea and north of Bordeaux (South of Charente Maritime), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Jonzac (Charente-Maritime)

SJ88 Cherveux July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Cherveux has hosted a workcamp in 2006. Enriched by that experience of exchanges, the townhall wishes today to host a second project. In a little village near the centre, there is a public place, which shall be used as a convivial place, where inhabitants can organize some events, meals…Cherveux is a town where animations are organized by local associations: the group of volunteers will take part and contribute to this programme.

ACCOMMODATION: under tents

LOCATION: 50 km from the sea and 10 km of Niort (South of Deux-Sèvres), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Saint Maixent l’Ecole (Deux-Sèvres)

SJ89 Baignes Sainte Radegonde July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The townhall of Baignes hosted several workcamps during the last years. The exchanges and mobilisation of the young people of the village around the volunteers are a motivation to host another workcamp. The work has to be defined.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: 90 km from Bordeaux. (South of Charente), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Angoulême (Charente)

SJ90 La Mothe St Héray July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: La Mothe St Héray is a dynamic village which hosted an international workcamp in 2006. Enriched by that experience, the townhall wishes to host another group of volunteers. Inhabitants and local associations are thinking about the different ways to make the volunteers discover the place. The work has to be defined.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: 55 km from the sea and 15 km of Niort (South of Deux-Sèvres), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Saint Maixent l’Ecole (Deux-Sèvres)

SJ91 Grandjean July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Grandjean is a little active village whose population is really interested in its history and heritage. The inhabitants support the implementation of an international workcamp. The work has to be defined.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION : 35 km from the sea and Rochefort (West-center of Charente Maritime), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Saint Savinien (Charente-Maritime)

SJ92 Genouillé July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Genouillé is an active village whose population is really interested in its history and heritage. The inhabitants support the implementation of an international workcamp. They know the dynamic of workcamps, because they saw them in others villages around. The work has to be defined.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: 25 km from the sea and Rochefort (West center of Charente Maritime), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Surgères (Charente-Maritime)

SJ93 Neuvicq le Château July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Neuvicq Le Château is a village with a lot of personality! Proud of its castle, its history and its heritage, the inhabitants are interested in the idea of an international workcamp, because it will be a rich way to revive this heritage, and to add a rich intercultural dimension. The work has to be defined.

ACCOMMODATION: in a building

LOCATION: 45 km from the sea and Rochefort (West center of Charente Maritime), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Saint Jean d’Angély (Charente-Maritime)

SJ94 Rochard/Beceleuf July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: Rochard is a hamlet that has a guest house for the members of the camping club Deux-Sèvres. This place is essential for the meetings of the volunteers of that association. The building needs to be restored to make it possible to host groups again. The association and the village are motivated to turn this workcamp into a rich intercultural meeting.

ACCOMMODATION: in tents

LOCATION: 50 km from the sea and 25 km from Niort (South of Deux-Sèvres), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Niort (Deux-Sèvres)

SJ95 Montendre III July/August RENO 12 volunteers

PROJECT: The town hall of Montendre and the association Solidarités Jeunesses Poitou-Charentes work together all year long to realise different projects of local development. This work also involves other associations from Montendre. For the last 12 years numerous workcamps and meetings dealing with different topics (environment, immigration…) have been set up. This year we propose a project of reflection about refugees during the war in Spain as some of them have been gathered in Montendre. This workcamp gives the possibility to exchange about that subject, to see that today it is still a current topic and to create a link between the past and today. The work has to be defined.

ACCOMMODATION: hosting centre

LOCATION: 75 km from the sea and the north of Bordeaux (south of Charente Maritime), west of France

NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Montendre (Charente-Maritime)

TEENAGE CAMPS

These projects are opened for teenage volunteers aged from 15 to 17 years.

SJ18 Château des Prureaux I 05/07 – 26/07 TEEN/ENVI 16 volunteers
PROJECT: The association of Le Créneau is situated in a little castel in the heart of a large property in Auvergne. Each year, it hosts people from different social and cultural backgrounds, who come to work voluntarily and to experience a different way of living. The volunteers will help to improve the conditions of the site, in particular the footpaths and the little river around the ponds.
LOCATION: Montcombroux-les-Mines

SJ21 La Ferté sous Jouarre I 05/07 – 26/07 TEEN/ANIM 10 volunteers
PROJECT: The association Vir'Volt, the delegation Ile de France of Solidarités Jeunesses, is located in the small town La Ferté sous Jouarre. This town (9500 inhabitants) is known for providing its millstones until the twentieth century to the whole world. These days the town wants to revive this important cultural good ( museums, didactic courses, restoration...). One of the works will be the reconstruction of a millstone wall around a beautiful park. Moreover this little town dares to make life more attractive for its inhabitants (animations, various encounters...) The association Vir'Volt is one of the partners of the town to organise these animations. This summer the volunteers will participate in the project “Ferté Plage”, an animation during one week, along the riverside of the Marne where a little beach with many animation offers had been created. The volunteers will be implicated to the whole organisation of the project and the animation workshops for the younger ones.
IMPORTANT: During the three weeks of the workcamp the adolescent volunteers (15) will be together with about 15 adult volunteers. In everyday life there will be about 30 persons sharing this project . The work, either project “Ferté Plage” or the restoration of the wall, will be distributed every second day.
ACCOMMODATION: in tents.

SJ45 Corneilla del Vercol 30/07 – 20/08 TEEN/RENO
PROJECT: The Youth and Cultural House wishes to offer activities to the local youth and include them in the community life. 4 to 6 local youngsters will participate in the workcamp where the volunteers will renovate a chapel (reconstruct the exterior facade: remove the old mortar and put new one in) near by the village. By doing so, the youth should be sensitised to protect their patrimony.
ACCOMMODATION: in tents in the near of the sport's association center which includes kitchen and sanitary facilities
LOCATION: 10 km to Perpignan, 10 km to the sea.

SJ46 Beaumotte 02/08 – 23/08 TEEN/RENO 15 volunteers
PROJECT: Beaumotte Center is an association of popular education whose goal is the responsibility of people and their voluntary participation in actions for personal and community development and solidarity. The center creates many projects in the realm of local development and international exchange. The experiences of previous chantier by young international volunteers and adolescents at Beaumotte Center encourages us to continue this work. In addition, the project of the center is based on the diversity of the public, and every summer we welcome young people from and useful work, discovery of other cultures, and participation in discovering the region with the group leaders, the members of the association, and the volunteers. In addition to these benefits, welcoming international work at the center permits the people of Beaumotte who do not sign up for voluntary chantier to be able to live in an international setting and share their home and lives with other people. This year, the work will be done on the exterior spaces of the center. It will consist of renovating the terrace and the pergola situated behind the center, near the garden. The adolescents will be able to begin to learn different trades like masonry and woodworking.
ACCOMMODATION: in a building
LOCATION: Beaumotte is 25km from Vesoul and 35km from Besançon
NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Vesoul or Besançon

SJ49 La Ferté sous Jouarre III 02/08 – 23/08 TEEN/ANIM 10 volunteers
PROJECT: The association Vir'Volt, the delegation Ile de France of Solidarités Jeunesses, is located in the small town La Ferté sous Jouarre. This town (9500 inhabitants) is known for providing its millstones until the twentieth century to the whole world. These days the town wants to revive this important cultural good ( museums, didactic courses, restoration, ...). One of the works will be the reconstruction of a millstone wall around a beautiful park. Moreover this little town dares to make life more attractive for its inhabitants. The association Vir'Volt is one of the partners of the town to organise these animations like concerts, public debates, a theatre forum , games for children...
IMPORTANT: During the three weeks of the workcamp the adolescent volunteers (15) will be together with about 15 adult volunteers. In everyday life there will be about 30 persons sharing this project . The work, either the animation or the restoration of the wall, will be distributed every second day.
ACCOMMODATION: in tents.

SJ51 Château des Prureaux II 02/08 – 23/08 TEEN/ ENVI 16 volunteers
PROJECT: The association of Le Créneau is situated in a little castel in the heart of a large property in Auvergne. Each year, it hosts people from different social and cultural backgrounds, who come to work voluntarily and to experience a different way of living. The volunteers will help to improve the conditions of the site, in particular the footpaths and the little river around the ponds.

SJ55 Septfonds II 03/08 – 24/08 TEEN/CONS 15 volunteers
PROJECT: For the first time, the community of Septfonds (around 1900 inhabitants) will host an international teenage workcamp this year. The project consists of the construction of a collective garden. Hence, the volunteers will build a wooden arbour, garden furniture and parcels as well as discovering the local flora through workshops and excursions. The work will take place near by the Notre-Dame, the center of the village, on an ancient fruit tree meadow. Meetings and visites will allow the volonteers to learn about the place's history. By participating in that workcamp, volunteers and inhabitants shall share both work and leisure time.
ACCOMMODATION: in tents
LOCATION: Septfonds is located 40 km in the north-east of Montauban.

SJ57 Faï Centre culturel I 04/08 – 19/08 TEEN/ENVI 12 volunteers
PROJECT: The farm of Faï is located in the Alps, in a preserved environment. It hosts all year long international volunteers, families, and other people that participate actively in the renovation of the farm and the preservation of the environment. Since its creation, the farm of Faï developed a unique acoustic project which integrates the exceptional environment of the farm: two 7 meters high horns were built and make it possible to make the mountain sing at the time of festivals of music and spectacles. In 2007, we start the creation of an "arts centre of greenery" in order to exploit this original tool throughout the year. During this period, the volunteers will intervene on the installation of the access for the visitors. They will take part in the organisation of the great festival of August 17 (Faï makes sing the mountain) and in the festival of the village of Saix in partnership with the organisation Queyras libre.
ACCOMMODATION: guesthouse of the Faï farm
LOCATION: The farm of Faï is located 30 km from Gap and 200 km from Marseille.
nearest train station: Veynes

SJ83 Montereau
05/07 – 19/07 TEEN 10 volunteers
PROJECT: The community of Montereau-Fault-Yonne, situated at the borders of the Champagne, possesses the unique natural reservation of Ile-de-France located in an urban arrea. Flora and fauna of this forest are very multifaceted and rich. The community wishes to host volunteers in order to valorise and protect that natural heritage as well as open it more to the public. In the grounds of Rougeaux , the volunteers will restore the paths and stairs leading to the higher reliefs and clean the forest. In addition, they will create a herbarium with all the different species of plants and flowers which later will be used in school. The local youth will take part in the project as well and will show their city and region to the volunteers.
ACCOMMODATION: in a building
LOCATION: Montereau is located 100 km from Paris.

CAMPS

benhurjun — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:04:11 CDT

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WINPHIL Workcamp List

benhurjun — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:10:34 CDT

For details and camp descriptions, click here.

INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMPS
SUMMER 2008 – WINTER 2009

(Envi) International
Location: Start Olango Island, then Sudlon I, Cebu City

	Start	Finish	Duration
Summer 08
Envi-Ola-Sum08-1	20 July	30 July	11 days
Envi-Ola-Sum08-2	3 August	13 August	11 days
Envi-Ola-Sum08-3	17 August	27 August	11 days
Envi-Ola-Sum08-4	31 August	10 September	11 days

Winter 09
Envi-Ola-Win08-1	07 January	17 January	11 days
Envi-Ola-Win08-2	21 January	31 January	11 days
Envi-Ola-Win08-3	04 February	14 February	11 days
Envi-Ola-Win08-4	18 February	28 February	11 days

(Envi) International
Location: Bantayan Island, Cebu

	Start	Finish	Duration
Summer 08
Envi-Ban-Sum08-1	20 July	30 July	11 days
Envi-Ban-Sum08-2	3 August	13 August	11 days
Envi-Ban-Sum08-3	17 August	27 August	11 days
Envi-Ban-Sum08-4	31 August	10 September	11 days

Winter 09
Envi-Ban-Win08-1	07 January	17 January	11 days
Envi-Ban-Win08-2	21 January	31 January	11 days
Envi-Ban-Win08-3	04 February	14 February	11 days
Envi-Ban-Win08-4	18 February	28 February	11 days

BILATERAL WORKCAMPS between WINPHIL and KNCU Korea

SUMMER 2008 – WINTER 2009

(Envi) with KNCU Korea, Start Sudlon I, then Olango

	Start	Finish	Duration
Summer 08
Envi-Sud-Sum08-1	20 July	30 July	11 days
Envi-Sud-Sum08-2	3 August	13 August	11 days
Envi-Sud-Sum08-3	17 August	27 August	11 days

Winter 09
Envi-Sud-Win08-1	07 January	17 January	11 days
Envi-Sud-Win08-2	21 January	31 January	11 days
Envi-Sud-Win08-3	04 February	14 February	11 days
Envi-Sud-Win08-4	18 February	28 February	11 days

BILATERAL WORKCAMP between WINPHIL and NICE Japan

SUMMER 2008

	Start	Finish	Duration

Envi-Bil-NICE-Sum08-1	01 April	09 April	9 days

BILATERAL WORKCAMP between WINPHIL and VYA Taiwan

SUMMER 2008

	Start	Finish	Duration

Envi-Bil-VYA-Sum08-1	25 April	04 May	10 days

Partners' Programs 1

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:18:57 CDT

Volunteers For Peace (VFP) USA
VIMEX MEXICO
Union Forum (UF) UKRAINE
UNAREC FRANCE
UNA Exchange, United Kingdom
SVI SPAIN
NICE Japan
NIG GERMANY
MS Denmark
LYVS Belarus
Lunaria, ITALY
Legambiente, ITALY
JR, France
INEX-SDA CZECK REPUBLIC
IJGD GERMANY
IBG GERMANY
IWO Korea
INEX Slovakia
HUJ Armenia
GENCTUR, TURKEY
GSM, TURKEY
FIYE POLAND
EstYES ESTONIA
Elix Greece
(CYVA) Deineta, Lithuinia
Concordia, UK
COCAT, Catalunya, SPAIN
CBF Compagnons Batisseurs, FRANCE
CBB Compagnons Batisseurs, BELGIUM
Chantiers Jeunesse, (CJ) CANADA
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), JAPAN
Citizens in Action (CIA) GREECE
Alternative-V, UKRAINE
Allianssi Youth Exchanges, FINLAND
ZID MONTENEGRO
Solidarites Jeunesses (SJ) FRANCE
Joy In Action (JIA) Japan
Volunteers For Peace (VFP) U.S.A.

INEX SLOVAKIA

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:17:19 CDT

INEX Slovakia is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1993.Its main aim is to play an active role within the international youth exchange that promotes international understanding, intercultural learning and tolerance.
INEX Slovakia organizes activities that are focused on youth mobility andnon-formal education and international volunteering. We organize different voluntary activities like international voluntary workcamps, trainings, seminars, various activities on national level, regular meetings of non-formal groups, workshops, activities for children with difficult background etc. We are a sending and hosting organization within European Voluntary Service. These activities provide an opportunity for young people of different national and cultural background to live and work together; facilitate personal growth and a personal responsibility.

INEX Slovakia became amember of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations in 1993. Apart of the Alliance INEX Slovakia is an official partner of Service Civil International (SCI), co-operates with organizations associated in Youth Action for Peace (YAP) and other partners. We are member of Youth Council of Slovakia.

:::General conditions for participation in our workcamps:::

Age limit: Usually it is 18+ except:
ISL 02 (20+),
ISL 08 FAMily camp (adults: 18+, children: 3 - 13y/o),
ISL 18 TEENage camp (16 - 18y/o).
Common language used in the camps: English
Extra fee: Yes for certain camps: ISL 08 FAMily Camp, ISL 18 TEENage camp
Insurance: Please notice that INEX Slovakia does not provide any insurance. To join the workcamp in Slovakia you have to be insured. Do not forget to take your insurance with you.

:::CONTACT:::
INEX Slovakia
Košická 37
821 09 Bratislava
Slovakia
www.inex.sk
TEL: +421 2 5564 3030 FAX: +421 2 5564 3031

:::LIST OF THE WORKCAMPS:::

Code	Name	Location	Dates	Type	Age limit	No./ Vol	Remarks
ISL 01	Bojnice	Bojnice	15/06 – 28/06	ENVI/MANU	18 +	10
ISL 02	Sihla	Sihla	22/06 – 05/07	ENVI/MANU	20 +	10	MOT
ISL 03	Integra	Bratislava	29/06 – 12/07	DISA	18 +	6	MOT
ISL 04	Youth Exchange: “Ready to share your cultural values?”	Stratena	04/07 – 13/07	STUDY/RENO	16 - 25	20	trilateral TO BE CONFIRMED
ISL 05	Kalvaria	Bratislava	06/07 – 19/07	RENO/ENVI	18 +	10	HDW, MOT TO BE CONFIRMED
ISL 06	Black Castle 1	Zlatno	06/07 – 19/07	RENO/ENVI	18 +	10	HDW, MOT
ISL 07	Youth Exchange: “Leave nothing but footprints”	Levice	14/07 – 24/07	STUDY/ENVI	18 - 25	20	trilateral TO BE CONFIRMED
ISL 08	FAMily Camp	Motycky	14/07 – 25/07	FAM/ENVI	Kids: 3 - 13 Adults: 18 +	20	FAM No alcohol, no drugs Fee € 100/ adult person TO BE CONFIRMED
ISL 09	Black Castle 2	Zlatno	20/07 – 02/08	RENO/ENVI	18 +	10	HDW, MOT TO BE CONFIRMED
ISL 10	Senne	Senne	21/07 – 03/08	ENVI	18 +	10
ISL 11	Levice	Levice	21/07 – 04/08	ENVI/MANU	18 +	10
ISL 12	SPOSA	Stiavnicke Bane	27/07 – 09/08	SOCI	18 +	5	MOT
ISL 13	Sklabina 1	Martin	27/07 - 09/08	RENO/ENVI	18 +	10	HDW
ISL 14	Casta	Casta	03/08 – 16/08	RENO/MANU	18 +	10
ISL 15	Motycky	Motycky	03/08 – 16/08	ENVI	18 +	10	HDW, MOT
ISL 16	Saris	Velky Saris	09/08 – 23/08	RENO/ENVI	18 +	10
ISL 17	Sklabina 2	Martin	10/08 – 23/08	RENO/ENVI	18 +	10	HDW
ISL 18	TEENage Camp Cunovo	Cunovo	18/08 – 27/08	TEEN/ENVI	16 - 18	10	TEEN No alcohol, no drugs Fee € 80
ISL 19	Banska Stiavnica	Banska Stiavnica	07/09 – 20/09	MANU/ENVI	18 +	10	HDW

ISL 01 BOJNICE 15/06/2008 – 28/06/2008
Vols: 10
Type: ENVI/MANU
Language: English
Age limit: 18+

Work: Cleaning, gardening and maintenance work at the castle and its surroundings.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in the castle, with all facilities needed. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare meals themselves in the kitchen from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The castle Bojnice is located in the city Bojnice nearby the city Prievidza, approximately 150 km north-east of Bratislava. It’s a fabulous piece of architecture that was built as a fortress in 11th century, then renovated many times and transformed into different styles, reaching its neo-gothic look, that we can see nowadays.

Terminal: Airport, train, bus station Bratislava; Bojnice bus stop.

Remarks: Bring warm sleeping bag, mat, water resistant boots, working clothes and gloves, raincoat, warm clothes, swimming suit, pictures of your country and a smile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

For more info about the location and for the photos of the castle visit: eng.bojnice.sk or www.bojnicecastle.sk

ISL 02 SIHLA 22/06/2008 – 05/07/2008
Vols: 10
Type: ENVI/MANU
Language: English
Age limit: 20+

Work: Manual work at the horse farm: repair fences, and cleaning meadows. Maintenance works in the village Sihla. Helping with the organization of exhibition and the horse race.

Accommodation & Food: In a local school in the village Lom nad Rimavicou, very close to Sihla. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare breakfast themselves from supplies provided. Lunch and dinner will be provided by the local partner in the local restaurant. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Sihla is approximately 280 km east from Bratislava. The nearest big city is Brezno.

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station Bratislava; Lom nad Rimavicou bus stop.

Remarks: Bring warm sleeping bag, mat, water resistant boots, working clothes and gloves, raincoat, warm clothes, swimming suit, pictures of your country and a smile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

Attention: MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED

For more info about the location: www.sihla.sk, www.hucul.sk
ISL 03 INTEGRA 29/06/2008 – 12/07/2008
Vols: 6
Type: DISA
Language: English
Age limit: 18+

Work: The volunteers will organize free time activities (e.g. workshops, trips, games etc.) for mentally and physically disabled children. Volunteers who want to help them in social integration are welcomed.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided directly in the building of the facility for disabled children. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Meals will be provided by the local partner in the local canteen. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The capital of Slovakia – Bratislava is situated in south-western part of Slovakia next to the border with Austria and Hungary. It has afascinating history and culture, magnificent Old Town, picturesque castle on a hill just above the city, and – last but not least – the night life has a lot to offer too ;)

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag andmat, swimming suit, some info, materials and pictures of your country, material which you could use in your workshop for children, musical instrument to play nice music, some ideas for games with the children, your enthusiasm and smile on your face J

Attention: MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED

For more info about Bratislava: www.bratislava.sk

ISL 04 YE “Ready to share your cultural values?” 04/07/2008 – 13/07/2008
TO BE CONFIRMED Vols: 20

Type: STUDY/RENO
Language: English
Age limit: 16 - 25

Work: Renovation works

Study theme: Intercultural Diversity

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in abig house in the village Stratena nearby the working place. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare their food themselves with the coordination of the host representatives. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Stratena (in English “Lost”) is a very small village in the heart of Slovensky raj (Slovak Paradise), one of the most beautiful national parks in Slovakia. Stratena is close to the highest mountains of Slovakia – the High Tatras.

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava, Stratena train/bus station.

Attention: Youth Exchange - trilateral

Fore more info about the location: www.stratena.sk, artkruh.org
ISL 05 KALVARIA 06/07/2008 – 19/07/2008
TO BE CONFIRMED Vols: 10

Type: RENO/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18+

Work: The work will take place in the old Calvary. It is situated in the famous city park Horsky Park near the city centre of Bratislava. The volunteers will revitalize the area: uncovering the old historical path, cleaning and gardening works.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in theschool located in the city centre. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare all meals themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The capital of Slovakia – Bratislava is situated in south-western part of Slovakia next to the border with Austria and Hungary. It has afascinating history and culture, magnificent Old Town, picturesque castle on a hill just above the city, and – last but not least – the night life has a lot to offer too ;)

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, swimming suit and asmile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

Attention: HDW - Hard Work; MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED

For more info about the location: www.bratislava.sk, www.staremesto.sk

ISL 06 BLACK CASTLE 1 06/07/2008 – 19/07/2008
Vols:10
Type: RENO/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18+

Work: Reconstruction works in the area of an ancient castle – “Black Castle“. It will involve manual works, such as walling, digging, cleaning the area, cutting the grass.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in tents, on ameadow. Warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Field toilet, showers and drinking water will be provided. However it is far from the civilization so there is no electricity and no public transport. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, field kitchen is available. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The camp will take place in the middle of the forest close to the village Zlatno, approximately 130 km east from Bratislava. Zlatno was one of many villages in Slovakia that during 1500 century was washing gold. Many believe that the gold was so important that thecastle was built, with the name “Black Castle“ to protect the gold.

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Zlatno Bus stop.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, strong boots, raincoat, hat, repellent, warm clothes, swimming suit, fork, knife, plate, spoon, enthusiasm and asmile on your face J

Attention: HDW - Hard Work; MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED
The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the
challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks!
For more info about the location and also photos from previous workcamps: www.ciernyhrad.sk
ISL 07 YE “Leave nothing but footprints” 14/07/2008 – 24/07/2008
TO BE CONFIRMED Vols: 20

Type: STUDY/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18 - 25

Work: Manual and environmental works in the area of an old local Calvary.

Study theme: Environmental Protection, Intercultural Dialogue

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in the boarding school in the town centre. Sleeping bag needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The town Levice is 132 km far away from Bratislava, in the southern part of Slovakia. It is rich for its history, so you can visit the Tekovian museum with a castle or make trips in the countryside there.

Travel: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Levice train station.

Attention: Youth Exchange - trilateral

For more info about the location: www.levice.sk

ISL 08 FAMILY CAMP 14/07/2008 – 25/07/2008
TO BE CONFIRMED Vols: 20

Type: FAM/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: adults: 18+ children: 3 - 13

Work: Marking tourist paths, bike paths, cleaning the paths. Manual works in the village Motycky. Various handcraft workshops.

Accommodation & Food: Probably in a local hotel. Meals will be provided in the canteen of the hotel. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Motycky is a village very close to Banska Bystrica. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature.

Travel: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Motycky bus station.

Remarks: Bring working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and asmile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

Attention: No alcohol, no drugs

Fee: € 100 / adult person

For more info about the location: www.motycky.wgz.cz
ISL 09 BLACK CASTLE 2 20/07/2008 – 02/08/2008
TO BE CONFIRMED Vols:10
Type: RENO/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18+

Work: Reconstruction works in the area of an ancient castle – “Black Castle“. It involves manual works, such as walling, digging, cleaning the area, cutting the grass.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in tents, on ameadow. Warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Field toilet, shower and drinking water will be provided. However it is far from the civilization so there is no electricity and no public transport. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, field kitchen is available. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The camp will take place in the middle of the forest close to the village Zlatno, approximately 130 km east from Bratislava. Zlatno was one of many villages in Slovakia that during 1500 century was washing gold. Many believe that the gold was so important that thecastle was built, with the name “Black Castle“ to protect the gold.

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Zlatno Bus stop.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, strong boots, raincoat, hat, repellent, warm clothes, swimming suit, fork, knife, plate, spoon, enthusiasm and asmile on your face J

Attention: HDW - Hard Work; MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED
The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the
challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks!

For more info about the location and also photos from previous workcamps: www.ciernyhrad.sk

ISL 10 SENNE 21/07/2008 – 03/08/2008
Vols: 10
Type: ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Monitoring birds, doing environmental works in meadows (raking, making hays, cutting grass) cleaning, maintenance work in the surroundings of the village Senne, reconstruction of the walking paths and of anornithological building.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in alocal school/kindergarden. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare food themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The small village Senne is 15 km far away from the town Michalovce in the eastern part of Slovakia. The nearest big city is Kosice.

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava or Kosice, Senne bus station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, repellent, swimming suit and asmile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

Attention: If you have pollen allergy you may have ahard time here.

For more info about the project: http://www.sovs.sk/eng_index.htm
ISL 11 LEVICE 21/07/2008 – 04/08/2008
Vols: 10
Type: ENVI/MANU
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Manual and environmental works in the area of an old local Calvary.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in a dormitory in the town centre. Sleeping bag needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The town Levice is 132 km far away from Bratislava, in the southern part of Slovakia. It is rich for its history, so you can visit the Tekovian museum with a castle or make trips in the countryside there.

Travel: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Levice train station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and asmile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

For more info about the location: www.levice.sk

ISL 12 SPOSA 27/07/2008 – 09/08/2008
Vols: 5
Type: SOCI
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Volunteers will prepare free-time activities for asummer camp for autistic children with their families. They will be a support and help for parents and siblings of these children during the therapy and creative workshops. Volunteers who want to take part in thecamp with autistic children and their families are welcomed.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided by the local partner in the cottage. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and mountains. Meals will be provided by the local partner in the canteen of the cottage. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The camp is located in an amazing area Stiavnicke Bane – 4 km from Banska Stiavnica. Banska Stiavnica is abeautiful and historical interesting city in Slovakia, about 180 km east from Bratislava.

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava, Stiavnicke Bane bus station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag, tourist clothes, strong boots, warm clothes, swimming suit, some info and materials and pictures of your country, material you could use in your workshop, musical instrument to play nice music and some ideas for games with the autistic children.

Attention: MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED

For more info about the location: www.banskastiavnica.sk
ISL 13 SKLABINA 1 27/07/2008 – 09/08/2008
Vols: 10
Type: RENO/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Renovation and reconstruction of anold historical building and the ruins of the Sklabina Castle from the 13th century. Gardening works and taking care of livestock (goats).

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided where the workcamp will take place, in an old building. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Sklabina is situated about 230 km north - east from Bratislava, close to the city Martin. It is surrounded by amazing nature (Low Fatra Mountains).

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava; Sklabina bus station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and asmile on the lips.

Attention: HDW – Hard work
People with dust allergy can have ahard time here.

For more info about the location: www.martin.sk, www.castles.sk/sklabina.php

ISL 14 CASTA 03/08/2008 – 16/08/2008
Vols: 10
Type: RENO/MANU
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Renovation of an old Jewish cemetery: renovating the old walls and the gate, cutting grass and tree, marking the walking path. Making the records on the cemetery and the graves.

Study theme: Holocaust and history of World War 2

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in alocal school. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare food themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Casta is a village with a beautiful castle Cerveny Kamen. It is situated in the western part of Slovakia - very close to Bratislava and to a nice town Pezinok.

Travel: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Casta bus station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit, fork, knife, spoon, plate and cup, and asmile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

Attention: The camp is for people interested in history and Jewish culture.

For more info about the location: http://www.obec-casta.sk
ISL 15 MOTYCKY 03/08/2008 – 16/08/2008
Vols: 10

Type: ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Marking tourist paths, bike paths, cleaning the paths.

Accommodation & Food: Probably in a local cottage. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Motycky is a village very close to Banska Bystrica. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature.

Travel: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Motycky bus station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and asmile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

Attention: HDW - Hard Work; MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED

For more info about the location: www.motycky.wgz.cz

ISL 16 SARIS 09/08/2008 – 23/08/2008
Vols: 10
Type: RENO/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Revitalizing the old ruins of the Saris Castle in Slovak Carpathians: Renovation works, cleaning the area, making wooden fences, taking care of livestock (goats), making records about tourists, making the records of fauna and flora, collecting certain river stones.

Accommodation & Food: The Saris Castle is situated on the top of 300 m high volcanic hill, covered by old forest (it is Nature Reserve) upon the river Torysa. Lodging will be provided in little double-bedded scout cottages or tents, on ameadow amidst the ruins of the castle. Warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Field toilet, showers and drinking water will be provided. However it is 3 km far from the civilization so there is no electricity, no water-supply and no public transport. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, field kitchen is available. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Velky Saris is a little town near Presov located in the Eastern part of Slovakia. From Velky Saris you can get to the ruins of the Saris Castle – the place of the workcamp.

Travel: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava or Kosice; train to Presov; Velky Saris bus station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and asmile on your lips J Also music instruments and CD with your favourite songs from your country.

Attention: The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the
challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks!

For more info and pictures about the project: www.hrad.wbl.sk
ISL 17 SKLABINA 2 10/08/200 – 23/08/2008
Vols: 10
Type: RENO/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Renovation and reconstruction of anold historical building and the ruins of the Sklabina Castle from the 13th century. Gardening works and taking care of livestock (goats).

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided where the workcamp will take place, in an old building. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Sklabina is situated about 230 km north - east from Bratislava, close to the city Martin. It is surrounded by amazing nature (Low Fatra Mountains).

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava; Sklabina bus station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and asmile on the lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country.

Attention: HDW – Hard work
People with dust allergy can have ahard time here.

For more info about the location: www.martin.sk, www.castles.sk/sklabina.php.

ISL 18 CUNOVO TEEN 18/08/2008 – 27/08/2008
Vols: 10
Type: TEEN/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 16 - 18

Work: Monitoring birds, doing environmental works in meadows (raking, making hays, cutting grass, cleaning).

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in tents, on ameadow. Warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Field toilet, field shower and drinking water will be provided. However it is far from the civilization so there is no electricity and no public transport. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, field kitchen is available. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: Near to the village Cunovo which is located very close to the capital Bratislava, there is the river Danube with an islands area with many birds - Hrusovska zdrz. Volunteers will be transported by a boat there :)

Travel: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Cunovo bus station.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and asmile on your lips J Also music instruments and songs from your country

Attention: If you have pollen allergy you may have ahard time here.
The camp is for nature lovers and for those of you who are not afraid to rise to the challenge
of living in difficult conditions for two weeks!

Attention: No alcohol, no drugs

Fee: € 80
For more info about the project: http://www.birdlife.sk/eng_index.htm
ISL 19 BANSKA STIAVNICA 07/09/2008 – 20/09/2008
Vols: 10
Type: MANU/ENVI
Language: English
Age limit: 18 +

Work: Manual works in the area of a Calvary in Banská Štiavnica, manual and gardening works in the area of a Scout House.

Accommodation & Food: Lodging will be provided in the Scout House in the centre of Banska Stiavnica. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All the meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.

Location: The old mining and gold city Banska Stiavnica is located about 180 km east of Bratislava. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature. Banska Stiavnica is very interesting city from ahistorical point of view. The whole city is like agiant hill.

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava, Banska Stiavnica bus station.

Remarks: You should bring sleeping bag and mat, warm clothes, raincoat, working clothes and gloves, swimming suit and asmile on the lips.

Attention: HDW – Hard work

For more info about the location: www.banskastiavnica.sk
About Slovakia

Slovakia is located in Central Europe. It is a member of the European Union (since May 1, 2004). Slovakia is surrounded by Czech Republic, Austria, Poland , Ukraine and Hungary.

Capital: Bratislava

Total area: 49,035km²

Population: 5 430 000 inhabitants

Religion: Roman Catholics (69%), atheists (13%),
Lutherans (7%), Greek Catholics (4%)

Language: Slovak. It is a Slavic language (like Czech, Russian, Polish, Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Ukrainian, Belarusian or Slovenian).

Time zone: Central European time (GMT +1 hour)

Currency: Slovak Crown (Slovenská koruna, SK),
international code SKK, 1 SKK = 100 haliers
Approximate Exchange Rate (February 2008):
1 US dollar – 22,75 SKK; 1 EURO – 33,40 SKK

Visa
Of course citizens of European Union don’t need any visa (actually not even a passport) to enter Slovakia and there are mutual visa abolitions between Slovakia and many other countries, so if you’re not sure just check out the information about visa requirements here: www.foreign.gov.sk or on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country.

Climate
The climate in Slovakia is determined by the geographical position of the country. If you are in the mountains it can be pretty cold at nights and in the mornings even during the summer, but otherwise the climate is continental in character, with warm summers and cold winters. It can often get hot in July and August, with afternoon temperatures sometimes in the mid-30 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) and cold in January and February, when the temperature will not rise above freezing point, even in the afternoon. The period from May to August is often considered to be the best season.

What are the typical Slovak food and drinks?
The most typical Slovak dish is called ‘bryndzové halušky’, which are potato dumplings with sheep’s milk cheese. As far as drinks are concerned wine and beer are the most popular, but you’ll also find a wide variety of herbal liqueurs and brandies here (like ‘slivovica’ – the plum brandy and ‘borovička’ – the juniper brandy). Once in Slovakia you definitely have to try some of its famous non-alcoholic drinks, which include ‘kofola’, a soft drink that tastes like something between cola and kvass, and ‘vinea’, which is a grape soda.

Tourism in Slovakia
Slovakia is famous for its numerous picturesque medieval castles, as well as for its natural landscapes, mountains, caves and mineral springs. Bratislava, Nitra, Banská Bystrica, Prešov, Trnava, Trenčín, Žilina and Košice are only few of the multitude of beautiful towns with many notable historic sites and gorgeous architecture.

I bet you didn’t know…
…that the first helicopter in the world was constructed by a Slovak engineer Ján Bahýľ and it took off from today’s Hodžovo square in Bratislava
…that a Slovak inventor called Štefan Banič was the first man to use amilitary parachute; he demonstrated his invention by jumping from askyscraper in Washington and soon after it, in August 1914, the U.S. Patent Office granted him a patent document
…the last man to have walked on the moon is an astronaut Eugene Andrew Cernan (Ondrej Čerňan) whose family comes from northern Slovakia

For further information visit these websites: www.slovakia.org www.slovensko.com www.travelguide.sk
Bratislava

Most of you will probably arrive to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. So here is some info about the city and how to move around it.
Bratislava is situated in the centre of Europe, in the south-west of Slovakia, on the banks of the Danube river, only 60 km from Vienna. It is the only capital in the world that borders two other countries (Austria and Hungary). Bratislava is the largest city in Slovakia with its population of 450000 inhabitants.
What you definitely have to see in Bratislava is its picturesque Old Town which is easy to find, downhill from the hill-top dominating medieval castle – the symbol of the capital. Beautiful gothic churches, Rococo palaces and the Neo-Renaissance building of Slovak National Theatre will let you feel the charm of this ‘little big city’. Amultitude of cafes, pubs and restaurants, which have their outdoor sections inthe streets on warmer days, as well as afew souvenir shops and fashion stores will guarantee fun and relax for every visitor. For great view on the city visit the Slavin memorial site.
For more information about Bratislava check following websites: www.bratislava.sk www.bkis.sk
If you’re looking for cheap accommodation, these websites of youth hostels be helpful: www.backpackers.sk www.patiohostel.com www.possonium.sk hostel.eu.sk

How to travel around Slovakia

Plane: If you want to come to Slovakia by plane, the easiest way is to take plane directly to the Bratislava airport. From there you can catch a bus 61 that runs every 20 minutes every day and that will take you to the main railway station. An alternative is to fly to Vienna, one of Europe's busiest airports, and travel one hour by shuttle bus to Bratislava. Buses run every two hours from early morning until late evening.
Bratislava airport: www.letiskobratislava.sk
Vienna airport: www.viennaairport.com
Shuttle bus: http://www.blaguss.sk/ba_wien.php,
http://www.slovaklines.sk/Upload/CPhtml/10280601.htm

Train: There are two big railway stations in Bratislava:
· The Central Railway Station / Hlavná stanica: 10 minutes walking from the city centre, it covers almost all train connections all over the country. There is an exchange office, post-office and information Office.
· Petržalka Station: connections to Vienna and bigger Slovak and Hungarian towns.
For more information check: www.zsr.sk

Bus: Central Coach Terminal / Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
You can get information about connections at Information office or International office (or Eurolines office). For national lines you can buy your ticket directly on the bus from the driver. For international coaches you should buy the ticket in advance. There is an exchange office inside the station and a bank in front of the station.
For connections check: www.eurolines.sk and www.cp.sk

In Bratislava
The means of public transport in Bratislava are buses, trolleybuses and trams. All you need to do is to check the routes on the maps which are located on most of the bus stops. It’s a good idea to buy a 1-day ticket (for 90 SK) or a 2-day ticket (170 SK) in ticket machines that you can find on most bus stops. You can use those tickets to travel by all means of public transport: buses, trams and trolleybuses. Make sure that you always have a ticket before you get on the bus and mark it in the machine inside the bus, trolley-bus or tram. Otherwise, if you get caught without a ticket, you have to pay a fine that is quite high (1400 SK). While traveling in Bratislava, you also need to have a ticket for bigger luggage.
For timetables and routes check: www.imhd.sk (English version of the website is available)

TICKET LUGGAGE
10 min. ticket: 14,- SK 7,- SK
30 min. ticket: 18,- SK 9,- SK
60 min. ticket: 22,- SK 11,- SK

Important connections in Bratislava:
Airport – Central Railway Station bus 61 (ticket for 30 min.)
Central Bus Station – Central Railway Station trolleybus 210 (ticket for 10 min.)

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN SLOVAKIA!!! J

Contacts
ADDRESS:
INEX Slovakia
Košická 37
821 09 Bratislava
Slovakia
www.inex.sk

TEL: +421 2 5564 3030, FAX: +421 2 5564 3031
OPENING HOURS:
Monday – Friday 10.00 – 15.30

Email:
General: inex@inex.sk
Outgoing: Barbara BRIEDOVA out@inex.sk
Incoming: Dušana SLIMAKOVA in@inex.sk

EMERGENCY CONTACT:
In case of emergency please contact the office +421 2 5564 3030
if nobody answers try +421905501 078.

VIVE MEXICO

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:54:43 CDT

A Brief Introduction

YEAR OF THE FOUNDATION

Vive Mexico is a non profit-making, non-governmental organization that has been organizing International Volunteer Service Projects since 1996. Vive Mexico was officially born in March 1997 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Mexican laws and authorities as volunteer organization.

LOCATION OF THE CENTRAL OFFICE

Our head office is located in the city of Morelia, capital of the state of Michoacan in the South West Part of Mexico.

Vive Mexico
Volunteer Organization for International Co-operation
Boulevard Garcia de León 734-A
Colonia Nueva Chapultepec
C.P 58260
Morelia, Michoacán
MEXICO
Tel/Fax.- +52(443)324-5170
WEB.- www.vivemexico.org

Vive Mexico E-mail contacts
incoming@vivemexico.org (for sending volunteers to the projects of Vive Mexico)
outgoing@vivemexico.org (for receiving applications of mexican volunteers in your projects)
ltv@vivemexico.org (for sending volunteers to the LTV programs of Vive Mexico)
mtv@vivemexico.org (for sending volunteers to the MTV programs of Vive Mexico)
international@vivemexico.org (for special requests and special projects with Mexico)

AIM AND OBJECTIVES

Our Philosophy consist of involving young people of different nationalities in projects focused in aid and cooperation with the objective to provide a space where the energy and creativity of them can be channeled in a background that promotes the brotherhood and solidarity between the nations of the world, and at the same time, help them to create a consciousness of the problems that are a human responsibility, by inviting them to take part in an activity to help our planet.

Our objectives are:

1. Promote a cultural exchange between young people of different nationalities and backgrounds.
2. Provide a unique and original way to discover all that Mexico has to offer.
3. Give to the young Mexicans the opportunity to participate in international workcamps around the world through our partner organizations.
4. Promote and develop voluntary service in Mexico as a mean of solving social, cultural and ecological problems in our country.

VIVE MEXICO NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

ACTIVITIES
Workcamps, Medium Term Projects, Long Term Projects and the Special International Cooperations

OFFICIAL WEBSITE
www.vivemexico.org

WORKCAMPS

GENERAL CONDITIONS ABOUT THE WORKCAMPS

1.- Volunteers must be 18 or older.
2.- English is the official language inside the groups but due to the nature of some of the projects a basic knowledge of Spanish could be required.
3.- It would be very good if volunteers could come with a preparation for projects in Latin American countries in order to reduce the cultural shock, but also all volunteers will have an orientation session the first day of each workcamp.
4.- We ask the volunteers to stay during the whole duration of the project.
5.- The departure day for the group will be the last day of the workcamp.
6.- Volunteers will need to bring sleeping bag and air mattress.
7- Volunteers have to pay the Fee of the projects at their arrival on the projects
8- Volunteers are working 5 days a week between 4 and 6 hours a day. Generally on the week ends the group will visits different parts of the region where they will be.
9- In all the projects the volunteers will be self managed with the help of the leaders. They will cook their food, clean their lodging and decide together what kind of food to buy, and how to use their budget for the leisure time.
10- Volunteers have to be open minded and flexible about Mexican culture and food.

VIVE MEXICO does not count on any financial support from the Mexican government to run the workcamps. The only financial resources we count with are the extra fees of the participants, this year the extra fees are from 190 to 210 EUR0, which covers all the expenses of the volunteers during the duration of the project: Food, Hosting, Some Leisure activities, Non personal equipment.

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT VIVE MEXICO WORKCAMPS 2008

This year VIVE MEXICO is opening 31 international workcamps in Mexico. The first project is starting in July 2008 and the last one will finish in March 2009. We will be very happy if you can publish all these projects in your international workcamp directory, we really need a lot of volunteers to make all these projects possible and to promote the International Voluntary Service activities in Mexico.

As we said in our introduction letter we will give to your volunteers an orientation session the first day of all the workcamps, to facilitate their good integration in the projects and in the Mexican culture don’t hesitate to send us volunteers, it will be very difficult for us and disappointing for the communities to cancel the projects for a lack of volunteers.

There are a lot of new types of projects this year, but also most of the workcamps we had in the past will take place again this year. Don’t forget that we are proposing intensive Spanish courses in Morelia before all the workcamps for the volunteers who want or need to learn Spanish basic knowledge; all the dates of this training courses are mentioned in the summary list, as well as in all the info sheets. Your volunteers have to mention in the info sheet reply slip if they want to take part in them or not. It is a really good course and we recommend it to your volunteers. Since we started our Spanish Courses before the workcamps in 2003 all the participants of were really happy, it was a great success.

In all the projects one to two leaders will be present. Generally we try to have a foreign leader with a national. Please look at our MTV program, and send us some nice volunteers interested to spend two months in Mexico leading projects. If you have any leader who wants to lead in Mexico for one or two months, please let us know.

VIVE01 Los Reyes Los Reyes Michoacan 9/07/08-28/07/08 ENVI 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host, is an institution that works toward the formation of the youngsters in such fields as: Computational Systems, Electro-mechanic engineer, Informatics BA and Administration; moreover, they organize many activities for the integral development of the youth so that the institute manages many ecological activities to promote the awareness toward the environmental issues. Last year, there was a fire that destroyed the trees in the green areas of the ‘Santa Rosa’ hill, and in this frame a group of International Volunteers, is invited to participate in co-operation with the Local Students, in different ecological activities such as the reforestation of the hill, and the Intercultural Exchange, among the participants and the local people.
WORK: The volunteers will help in reforestation activities at the ‘Santa Rosa’ hill. They will work together with Local Students, in order to reach such daily goal of planting 8 trees per person, and help to organize some cultural activities to promote the integration of the International Volunteers, with the Local Students, in an international atmosphere!

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one in Guadalajara city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp.

VIVE02 La Piedad I La Piedad Michoacan 09/07/08-28/07/08 CULT/MANU/SOCI 18+ 10 190 EURO
VIVE09 La Piedad II La Piedad Michoacan 06/08/08-25/08/08 CULT/MANU/SOCI 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an institution which has as a main objective the promotion of the cooperation trough multicultural organizations, they want to host a Workcamp to promote a intercultultural exchange among the international volunteers and the local youngsters of the city to organize interesting and nice activities to promote the interaction of the youngsters trough cultural, sports and social activities that also can benefit the local inhabits of the region.

WORK: Volunteers will help in the reforestation of a specific area inside of the local university as well as creation of special accesses for youngsters that use wheelchairs in the university, volunteers will also help in the restoration and cleaning of historical monuments, help to paint a house that is used as asylum and help in the organization of local workshops with youngsters of the city for intercultural learning, also there are activities planned in a local archaeological area in the surroundings of La Piedad city

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Guadalajara city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE03 IJUM I Morelia Michoacan 16/07/08-04/08/08 SOCI/MANU 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The institute for the youth development of the City of Morelia (IJUM) is a part of the local government which has been working with Vive Mexico since 6 years ago, together VIVE and the IJUM had carried out many activities to promote the active participation of the youngsters in activities where the youth can be a change agent and a active member of the communities, under this frame groups of International Volunteers are involved in many activities with the local youngsters of the city, in this project, the aim is to participate in activities related with children and the ancient Purephecha culture. Every summer groups of Children participate in many workshops coordinated and organized by the local government to participate in many activities such as sports, community projects, old traditions and cultures, etc

WORK: Volunteers will work with helping in the maintenance of historical monuments of Morelia city which is catalogued as part of the World heritage by UNESCOS Word Heritage Center, also volunteers will participate in activities in local villages around the city doing activities with children, restoring and painting buildings that are used for the benefit of the communities. Volunteers will help in cleaning campaigns and maintenance of public spaces such as gardens and parks, and painting with local youngsters basquet ball courts

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a youth center with all facilities at disposal, beds, toilet, hot water, kitchen and showers. PLEASE BRING YOUR SLEEPING BAG

WORKCAMP PLACE: Morelia is a beautiful historic city, and capital of the state of Michoacán. Founded almost 500 years ago, the city has a wonderful central zone with buildings dating back to the time of the Spanish conquest as well as all the more modern attributes (shops, bars cafés etc). The city´s populations is over 1 million and the climate is moderately warm, with daytime temperatures ranging from 20-35º C. Morelia well connected to a variety of great places to visit, such as Pátzcuaro, and the ancient Purépecha capital Tzintzunzan.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the workcamp is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE04 Isla de Pajaros I Michigan Guerrero 16/07/08-04/08/08 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO
VIVE11 Isla de Pajaros II Michigan Guerrero 13/08/08-01/09/08 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO

PROJECT: In Mexico, there are five different species of Marine Turtles which arrive to the coasts, and all of them are endangered. Many organizations and communities are working to protect these magic animals, and Isla de Pajaros, is a beautiful spot, close to nature, where a small community is settled, and they started a program to protect the Turtles. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in these activities, and help this wonderful program after very good experiences in the past.

WORK: The objective of the camp is to guarantee the preservation of the Marine Turtles, throughout actions to protect the Female Turtles and their nests. Day and night, International Volunteers will go to collect eggs and deliver them to the camp. Then, they will assure that the Female Turtles, return to the sea. Furthermore, they not only will put the eggs in the incubators and register data while others check the nests and register survival data, but also release the Baby Turtles, to the sea. In addition to it, International Volunteers will participate in workshops with other communities along the coast to speak about the importance to protect the Marine Turtles.

ACCOMODATION: The volunteers will be host in tents, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat; it is basic, but functional. There is no hot water or electricity.
CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Mexico City.
LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.
EXTRA FEE: 210 EURO This fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE05 La Huacana I La Huacana Michoacan 23/07/08-11/08/08 CONS 18+ 15 210 EURO
VIVE15 La Huacana II La Huacana Michoacan 20/08/08-08/09/08 CONS 18+ 15 210 EURO
VIVE29 La Huacana III La Huacana Michoacan 21/01/09-09/02/09 CONS 18+ 15 210 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an organization which works in many activities, such cultural and environmental, to promote sustainable development and divulgate the richness of the Indigent Communities, in Mexico. Vive Mexico has worked with them in different projects with good results. In this Workcamp, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in activities with the community called “Mata de Platano”, to help in a program that seeks to promote the creation of activities for the sustainable development.

WORK: The International Volunteers will help in the construction and maintenance of a Community Center, called: ‘La Casa del Volcan’. It has already been started by the Local People, but volunteers will help at the construction of a place able to receive tourists as a Camping Zone, since ‘Mata de Platano’ is surrounded by very beautiful natural environment. Moreover, they will gather some elements for the openness of a community museum.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted at a place into the ‘Mata de Platano’ community, with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Mexico city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE06 Lazaro Cardenas Lazaro Cardenas Michoacan 6/08/08-25/08/08 CULT/ENVI 18+ 10 210 EURO

PROJECT: The local host, is part of the National System of Superior Education, which mission is: ‘To form professionals with high nationalist sense of social compromise and service to the community, compromised with the surround and identified with the development of his/her region and the country, getting skills which cover the range of the International competence’. At the Institution, the people are able to study five Engineers and two Bachelor degrees, with such Integral Development, which spread cultural, sport, ecological, and social activities, so due to the location of the University, they manage many ecological activities to promote the awareness toward the environmental issues. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different ecological and cultural activities with the students of the Institution. This project is aimed to promote the preservation of the ecological environment and to promote the intercultural exchange between the local students and the international volunteers.

WORK: Volunteers will participate in different activities, such as the creation of creative signs to promote messages to motivate the local people to take care of the beach and not to throw garbage. Moreover, they will help at the maintenance of the ‘Iguanario’, which is a place to breed Green Iguanas (since they are endangered and they are an icon of the local fauna), and at the Marine turtle conservation in ‘Barra del Tigre’. They will do all this together with local youngsters, and help in some cleaning activities.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Guerrero. Mexico.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE07 Morelia Morelia Michoacan 6/08/08-25/08/08 ENVI 18+ 15 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an institution which offers three Bachelor programs, seven of Engineer, four of Master degree and one P.H.D. In addition to it, it also works toward the formation of the youngsters, and they organize many activities for the education of the youth. Moreover, the Institute manages many ecological activities to promote the awareness toward the environmental issues. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different ecological and cultural activities with the students of the Institution, after some years of successful Workcamps, in the campus.

WORK: The volunteers will help in activities to rescue some natural areas in the surroundings of the campus and the city, such as reforestation activities, and help in the promotion of the sustainable tourism. They will participate in workshops and activities to promote the protection of the environment and awareness toward the voluntary service activities as a tool to help in the solution of these problems. Moreover, they will help in reforestation activities in an ecological ranch in the outside of Morelia city, this ranch is called: “La Planta” (the plant). It is a wonderful space where children can be close to nature and learn about the importance of taking care of the environment. At the Institution, the volunteers will make environmental signs to locate them in areas of the campus, and help on the reforestation.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Mexico City.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE08 Ciudad Hidalgo Ciudad Hidalgo Michoacan 6/08/08-25/08/08 ENVI 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an institution which has four fields of studies: ‘Mecatronics’, Biotechnology, Informatics and Administration. Currently, there are 571 students at the campus, whom will have technical career once they finish their studies, or the opportunity to study more in a professional frame. With such cultural, sport, ecological, youth, and artistical activities, the Institution looks for the Integral Development of its students.

WORK: The volunteers will reforest diverse zones of the campus and visit schools of the town to speak about the importance of the nature. There will also be some informal language workshops, and all the activities will include students from the CECYTEM School.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Mexico city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE10 IJUM II Morelia Michoacan 13/08/08-01/09/08 SOCI/MANU 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The institute for the youth development of the City of Morelia (IJUM) is a part of the local government which has been working with Vive Mexico since 6 years ago, together VIVE and the IJUM had carried out many activities to promote the active participation of the youngsters in activities where the youth can be a change agent and a active member of the communities, under this frame groups of International Volunteers are involved in many activities with the local youngsters of the city, in this project, the aim is to participate in activities related with children and the ancient Purephecha culture. Every summer groups of Children participate in many workshops coordinated and organized by the local government to participate in many activities such as sports, community projects, old traditions and cultures, etc

WORK: Volunteers will work with helping in activities in local villages around the city doing activities such as painting schools or basquet ball courts, also volunteers will help by helping to improve the conditions of the ways to access these communities, participating in cleaning campaigns and painting signals to facilitate the access for the people who needs to use wheel chairs

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a youth center with all facilities at disposal, beds, toilet, hot water, kitchen and showers. PLEASE BRING YOUR SLEEPING BAG

WORKCAMP PLACE: Morelia is a beautiful historic city, and capital of the state of Michoacán. Founded almost 500 years ago, the city has a wonderful central zone with buildings dating back to the time of the Spanish conquest as well as all the more modern attributes (shops, bars cafés etc). The city´s populations is over 1 million and the climate is moderately warm, with daytime temperatures ranging from 20-35º C. Morelia well connected to a variety of great places to visit, such as Pátzcuaro, and the ancient Purépecha capital Tzintzunzan.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the workcamp is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE12 Leon Leon Guanajuato 13/08/08-01/09/08 SOCI 18+ 12 210 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an institution that works toward the formation of the youngsters, and they organize many activities for the education of the youth. Moreover, they manage many ecological and social activities to promote the awareness toward the environmental issues in the region, and also to promote de development of the local communities around the Institution, as a contribution of the school to the improvement of the quality of life of the region where they work. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in co-operation with the local students in different ecological and social activities into the campus, and the surrounding communities.

WORK: The volunteers will help in reforestation activities inside the Campus and in the recollection of clothes and medicines to give to the inhabitants of the poor communities of the region. Moreover, they will do a literate campaign along with the Local Students, of the Institute.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Mexico City.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE13 Zamora Zamora Michoacan 13/08/08-01/09/08 ENVI/CULT 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an institution that works toward the formation of the youngsters, and they organize many activities for the education of the youth. Moreover, the Institution manages many ecological activities to promote the awareness toward the environmental issues. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate (in co-operation with the Local Students) not only in different ecological and cultural activities, but also to learn how to make traditional pottery handicrafts and watch/ play “El Juego de la Pelota Caliente” – Game of the fire ball, a pre-Hispanic game of Mexican indigenous.

WORK: The volunteers will help in activities to improve the conditions of the Campus, such as maintenance of trees, reforestation activities, and designing/ making signs to set them at the green areas of the Institute.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airports are those located in Mexico city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE14 Cancun I Cancun Quintana Roo 13/08/08-01/09/08 SPORTS/ENVI/SOCI 18+ 70 210 EURO

PROJECT: The local host of this project is a center that promote the social and sport activities in Cancun city, they realize over 34 cultural and sport activities with around 1,300 families in Cancun.
Cancun is a marvel of nature but the population is growing very rapidly this is why it is very important to educate the children in a frame of awareness for the protection of the environment, and valorization of their local culture, history and roots. It is very important to create awareness that there is only one planet and the promotion of values such as flexibility, understanding other cultures, tolerance and team work is very important, this is why this project is organized, to promote voluntary service activities with the children and adults with the sports and cultural exchanges. A group of international volunteers is invited to help in the organization of a sports event and also to participate in social activities to support the local native people of the Yucatan Peninsula that at the same time engage the volunteers in a experience that show them the local culture, life of local people and the traditions of the Mayan culture.

WORK: The International Volunteers along with local people will organize sports events (aquatic sports, foot ball) and will help in the coordination of the events and the participants. After the sport activities volunteers will participate in a program for the protection of the marine turtles and a special specie of crab called “the blue crab” that is released in Cancun beaches to prevent its extinction, volunteers will help by releasing and counting the baby turtles and help in the transportation of the blue crabs to the place where they are released. Besides of these activities, the international volunteers will also participate in reforestation activities in local communities and parks.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in the facilities of the sports club, with all facilities at disposal (kitchen, showers, bathrooms, air conditioning, etc) please bring your sleeping bag and air mat!

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in the Cancun city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE16 Panindicuaro Panindicuaro Michoacan 27/08/08-15/09/08 SOCI/KIDS 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an Institution that works in different communities of the State of Michoacan. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the people in any country, and this school is aimed to bring formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for more opportunities. The school gives tools and experience to the youngsters to develop their lives in the town, and help to improve it. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different activities not only ecological but also cultural and social in the town together with the School Students and the people who lives in the village. Moreover, they are invited to participate in cultural activities to promote the awareness about the importance to take care of the environment.
WORK: The International Volunteers along with the Students of the Institute will paint some rural schools and realize dynamics with the children in order to get in touch one another and know/share such cultural backgrounds of each individual in the project. Moreover, they all will realize a cleaning campaign to teach to the people the importance of the environment and its preservation.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Morelia city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE17 Apatzingan Apatzingan Michoacan 27/08/08-15/09/08 REST/ENVI 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an Institution that works in different communities of the State of Michoacan. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the people in any country, and this school is aimed to bring formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA looking for more opportunities. The school give to the youngsters tools and experience to develop their lives in the town and to help to improve it. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different activities not only ecological but also cultural and social in the town together with the school students and the people who live in the village.

WORK: The International Volunteers will be working shoulder by shoulder at the restoration of the city Arbors/ bowers with the aim of cleaning and painting them, and reforesting the green areas around.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the located in Mexico city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE18 Purepero Purepero Michoacan 3/09/08-22/09/08 ARTS/ENVI 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an Institution that works in different communities of the State of Michoacan. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the people in any country, and this school is aimed to bring formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for more opportunities. The school gives tools and experience to the youngsters to develop their lives in the town, and help to improve it. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different activities not only ecological but also cultural and social in the town together with the School Students and the people who lives in the village. Moreover, they are invited to participate in cultural activities to promote the awareness about the importance to take care of the environment.

WORK: International Volunteers and local youngters will paint a mural that communicates the importance of taking care of the environment; moreover, they will participate in workshops to speak about recycling, reforestation, compost, etc. In addition to it, Volunteers will organize informal chats with local indigenous people to research about their way of life and their culture inside the ethnic groups. Some language classes will also be organized in the town.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Guadalajara city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE:190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE19 La Piedad III La Piedad Michoacan 3/09/08-22/09/08 CULT/MANU 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host, is part of the National System of Superior Education, which mission is: ‘To form professionals with high nationalist sense of social compromise and service to the community, compromised with the surround and identified with the development of his/her region and the country, getting skills which cover the range of the International competence’. At the Institution, the people are able to study five Engineers and two Bachelor degrees, with such Integral Development, which spread cultural, sport, ecological, and social activities, so due to the location of the University, they manage many ecological activities to promote the awareness toward the cultural issues. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different cultural activities with the students of the Institution. This project is aimed to promote the preservation of the cultural heritage of the city and to promote the intercultural exchange between the local students and the international volunteers.

WORK: Volunteers with local students will work in restoration and maintenance activities in the local Kiosko the main square garden, they will help to clean and to make a restoration of this very important and historical monument of the city made with “Cantera” a beautiful stone from the region

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Guadalajara city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE20 Huandacareo Huandacareo Michoacan 10/09/08-29/09/08 ENVI/CULT 18+ 15 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an Institution that works in different communities of the State of Michoacan. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the people in any country, and this school is aimed to bring formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for more opportunities. The Institute gives tools and experience to the youngsters to develop their lives in the town and to help to improve it. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different activities not only ecologiclal but also cultural and social in the town together with the School Students and the people who lives in the village.

WORK: The International Volunteers along with the School Students will reforest some areas of the town and organize not only cultural activities, such as theater, sing, and dance workshops, but also ecological with youngsters from the town.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Mexico city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE21 Cancun II Cancun Quintana Roo 10/09/08-29/09/08 CULT/ARTS 18+ 10 210 EURO

PROJECT: Founded in 1997, the local host constitutes its Educational Platform, in a two-year studies program which enables the individuals to get a Technical Certificate, once they finish their courses. The house of the Culture (‘Casa de la Cultura’, in Spanish), was created in April, 1984, and currently is considered the place of the cultural divulgation of the north of the State of Quintana Roo. Among the objectives of this Cultural Institution, are: 1) to support the cultural manifestation of different local and regional groups, 2) to divulgate and preserve the ‘Mayan’ culture regard to the new age, and 3) to support the artists in the divulgation of their work. Consequently, based in these cultural and institutional frames, the Technological University is interest in the Cultural Exchange and Integral Development, of its students in such topics as: Customs, Beliefs, Gastronomy, Ideology, Religion, and etc. creating a multicultural space for the understanding of the people from different nationalities.

WORK: The International Volunteers along with the students from the Technological University will help to realize cultural, artistical and scientific activities, in poor communities, in order to strengthen the cultural expressions of the local people throughout the exchange of such different backgrounds of individuals from other nationalities and them.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in the Cancun city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE22 Tzintzuntzan Tzintzuntzan Michoacan 17/09/08-06/10/08 ENVI/CONST 18+ 10 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an Institution that works in different communities of the State of Michoacan. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the people in any country, and this school is aimed to bring formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for more opportunities. The school gives tools and experience to the youngsters to develop their lives in the town, and help to improve it. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different activities not only ecological but also cultural and social in the town together with the School Students and the people who lives in the village. Moreover, they are invited to participate in cultural activities to promote the awareness about the importance to take care of the environment.

WORK: The International Volunteers together with local students will build a Botanical Garden, with the different medical plants which grow up naturally in the region in order to show to the people their different uses and properties of themselves.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airport is the one located in Mexico city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE23 Turtles Colola I Colola Michoacan 24/09/08-13/10/08 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO
VIVE25 Turtles Colola II Colola Michoacan 22/10/08-10/11/08 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO
VIVE26 Turtles Colola III Colola Michoacan 19/11/08-08/12/08 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO
VIVE27 Turtles Colola IV Colola Michoacan 17/12/08-05/01/09 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO
VIVE28 Turtles Colola V Colola Michoacan 14/01/09-02/02/09 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO
VIVE30 Turtles Colola VI Colola Michoacan 11/02/09-02/03/09 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO
VIVE31 Turtles Colola VII Colola Michoacan 11/03/09-30/03/09 ENVI 18+ 20 210 EURO

PROJECT:
The project has been founded in 1996 together with the University of Michoacan, now Vive Mexico organizes workcamps together with the locals all over the year. The international volunteers participate in a program to protect the Marine Turtles, this year the volunteers will work with the people of Colola village to protect the sea turtles. There are two kind of turtles that arrive in the beach, the Negra (Black Turtle) and the Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle) the people involved in the project help by collecting eggs, burying them in the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and doing some work collecting statistical information. In this frame a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project, as members of the staff, which means that the volunteers will be very involved in the project and the work. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help to run the conservation activities of the protection turtle program promoting the international cooperation and international solidarity.

WORK: The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place, and transporting the baby turtles safely to the sea. This will be carried out at night since the turtles do not get out of the ocean during the day (because of their natural predators it is safer for the turtles go out the ocean in the dark), together with the people from Colola Village the volunteers will seek for the turtles and take care of the eggs and the baby turtles locals are very friendly and work with the group and explain them what to do. We need for this camp very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved with the work of protection of the turtle and willing to interact with the culture of the local people. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help to improve the town like setting names to the streets of the town or helping to arrange a multi use play ground for the children and maybe some cleaning work but this depends on your initiative! The people of the town is very open to participate in other activities the group of volunteers can propose to them so your ideas will be welcomed!

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will stay at the turtle camp, it is a wooden construction made of coco tree palms, it is safe and very fresh (needed in the warm weather of the beach!!!) there are wooden beds (no mattresses!), a kitchen, a rustic bathroom and a place to store food. There is just some electricity (to ligth some lamps) and it is necessary to bring sleeping bag and mattress. The place is basic but functional and it is located 20 to 30 minutes walking from Colola town where you can find more services (see below).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: Mexico City Airport

LANGUAGE: The official language of the workcamp is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated and is necessary to really get in contact with the locals at work and eventually during further activities with them.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs that are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

VIVE24 Tangancicuaro Tangancicuaro Michoacan 01/10/08-20/10/08 ARCH 18+ 8 190 EURO

PROJECT: The local host is an Institution that works in different communities of the State of Michoacan. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the people in any country, and this school is aimed to bring formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for more opportunities. The school gives tools and experience to the youngsters to develop their lives in the town, and help to improve it. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different activities not only ecological but also cultural and social in the town together with the School Students and the people who lives in the village. Moreover, they are invited to participate in cultural activities to promote the awareness about the importance to take care of the environment.

WORK: The International Volunteers along with the Students of the Institute will explore the Archeological site of the ‘Purepecha’ culture, in the ‘Tangancicuaro’ valley, in order to divulgate the zone not only locally but also regional and national to its preservation and care.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat).

CLOSEST AIRPORT: The closest airports are those located in Mexico city.

LANGUAGE: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated.

EXTRA FEE: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp

SPANISH COURSE (Only for Workcamps in MEXICO)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTED IN THE VIVE MEXICO PROJECTS

Vive Mexico besides the workcamp it self; gives the opportunity to take part in an Intensive Course of Spanish for all the volunteers interested.

This activity is organized 7 days before the starting date of each camp. The volunteers MUST GO to the city of Morelia to take part in it.

After participating, the volunteer must travel to his/her project meeting point.

The costs for the Spanish language course is:

SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE 150 EUROS

This cost includes
· Hosting for 7 days and 6 nights in one house of the city with all facilities at disposal
· Materials needed for the course (books of theory, books for exercises, etc.)
· Intensive Spanish classes given by a professional Spanish teacher in the city of Morelia for 3 hours everyday plus homework.

This cost is very cheap compared with the traditional language courses in the private Spanish schools in Mexico and the people giving the course are professional teachers of Spanish, the classes are 3 hours a day during 5 days and the participants have a lot of home work to do. There will be a free day generally on Sunday, to give the chance to the participants to visit the nearby towns and interesting places and to know better each other.

The volunteers have to indicate in the confirmation slip if they will participate in these activities and in which dates. This course was a really good success since 2003, we strongly recommend to your volunteers to take part in it. If they don´t speak a good Spanish, it will help them to enjoy even more their workcamps. It is also the opportunity to spend one week in the beautiful city of Morelia in a relaxing atmosphere. For any question don´t hesitate to contact us.

PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION TO ALL YOUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS.

TO SEND APPLICATIONS OR IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT :

incoming@vivemexico.org

Waiting to receive applications from your volunteers, we wish you all the best.

MEDIUM TERM PROJECTS (MTV)

INTRODUCTION

Dear partners, Vive Mexico is proud to present to you this MTV program, inside it; you will find the brief information of the Medium Term International Volunteer Service Projects in Mexico for the year 2008.

In Vive Mexico, we are always looking forward and working to offer more and better opportunities for your youngsters to have an educational experience, a formative trip and at the same time an enjoyable stay in Mexico as a volunteer.

We will be very happy to welcome your volunteers in Mexico, to show them our culture, our way of living, our history, our feelings and how we work to help in the solution of some of the problems of our Latin-American country and ultimately how we do it in international projects bringing a part of each volunteer and the local people in the task to build a better world.

We thank to all of you again and we wish you a very successful season full of positive experiences¡

Greetings to all of you

Vive Mexico Team

The world is like a puzzle… We just have to put the pieces together in order and the solution will show it self.

REQUIRMENTS TO TAKE PART IN MTV PROJECTS

REQUIRMENTS TO TAKE PART IN LTV PROJECTS

1.- To be capable to speak in Spanish and English or French.
2.- To be 18 years or older.
3.- To be in a good state of health.
4.- To have an open mind to be able to understand and live in a different culture, be adaptable and capable to work in teams for a long term period.
5.-To have previous experiences working with teams (preferably in workcamps but is not a must)
6.-It is important to bring medical insurance, we cannot provide it.
7.-To be active and proactive persons, capable to organize themselves

GENERAL CONDITIONS ABOUT THE LTV PROJECTS:

1.- Detailed info sheets will be sent for all the volunteers of each project.

2.- Spanish is the language of the project; the volunteer must be capable to communicate in Spanish and write it fairly well. (if the volunteer need it, can take the Spanish course given before the start of every LTV project)

4.- It would be very good if volunteers could come with a preparation for projects in Latin American countries in order to reduce the cultural shock, but also all volunteers will have an orientation course about the Latin American culture.

5.- An orientation meeting about the project will be given to all the volunteers.

6.- Volunteers will need to bring a sleeping bag and an mattress.

7.- The food is provided in the house where the volunteer will stay from Monday to Friday, the hosting in the community is provided during all the project, the volunteer must bring pocket money.

8.- There is an extra fee will be 250 Euros, that it is used to cover the expenses cost of the training, administration, and evaluations.

WHAT IS A LONG TERM VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROJECT

Voluntary service project is an exchange: An exchange between a person who gives his/her time, work and energy to worthwhile project, and a host community, which offers the volunteer an opportunity to experiment, to learn new things and to develop personal skills and personal capacities.

The Volunteer Service Movement is a way to propose creative solutions to many problems of many different issues such as ecology, recycling wastes, culture problems or even social problems, the volunteers face many facets of the culture where they are volunteering and it is way to have an international experience but also to open the mind to understand different cultures, different ways of living and different people concerned for our world.

The Vive Mexico Long Term Volunteer Service projects lasts for 6 months, during the year 2008 and 2009 volunteers will be involved in different works depending of the camp and the location, please read the information below…

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR ALL THE LTV PROJECTS IT IS NECESSARY TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK SPANISH AND ENGLISH (OR FRENCH)
THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LTV PROJECTS ARE THE SAME, ONLY DIFFERENT DATES, THERE MIGHT BE SOME SPECIAL ACTIVITIES BUT THEY WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH THE VOLUNTEERS ONCE THEY ARE IN MEXICO, THE MAIN FOCUS IS THE TEACHING ENGLISH AND/OR FRENCH IN MEXICAN COMMUNITIES, TO SEE MORE DETAILS OF THE LTV PROJECTS PLEASE REFER TO THE INFO SHEETS.

PROJECT: Vive Mexico has been working this Long Term Program since the year 2003 with excellent results. The international exchange and cultural understanding is a important part of the formation for every human being, this project is born from this philosophy, one Long Term Volunteer is needed to work inside of one school in a Mexican community helping with activities with the local youngsters by participating in activities to promote the cultural exchange and learning of the youngsters

WORK: The volunteer will be a part of the school staff, he/she will be giving English and/or French classes for the local youngsters, who are students of the school (the average age of the students is between 15 an 19 year old) and probably the local people of the town, also the volunteer will help to organize local groups of ecology or sports and organize some activities for the people of the town but most of them oriented to develop positive activities for the local youngsters the volunteer will do this together with the teachers of the school.
Please remember the detailed schedule and organization of the activities can not be given to you at this moment due to the long time you will be in the place and because you must agree it with the host project before starting to work in the school also please remember in Mexico the conception of time an organization is far more relaxed than many countries so please be flexible.

Vive Mexico also organizes projects for groups of international volunteers that stay in some communities for 20 days participating in activities for the develop of the town so, in the case the community welcomes a group of international volunteers the long term volunteer will help by participating in the organization of the activities the international group will do in the town.

This information will be given to you once you are in Mexico and this information can change but all the changes will be discussed with you and your local coordinator in the project place. You will also be supported by the local teachers of the school.

PLACE: The possible places of the volunteers are:
Acahuato, Cahulote, Churumuco. Epitacio Huerta, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Las Cruces, Manga de Cuimbo, Paracuaro, Penjamillo, Senguio, Tzintzingareo. There are many other communities but all of them are located in Michoacan State, once the volunteers are accepted the community will be designated to them depending on their skills and experience.

HOSTING AND FOOD: Hosting and food are provided for the period of the project, the volunteer will live with a family.

MONEY: THE VOLUNTEER WILL NOT RECEIVE POCKET MONEY only the food and the hosting so the volunteer should bring money to buy personal supplies and travel during the vacations and weekends and so on

FEE: 250 EURO
Each Long Term Volunteer has to pay a fee when they arrive at the meeting point in the Vive Mexico Office, this fee is used to pay for the administrative expenses of the project for the time the volunteer is in Mexico,

IMPORTANT REMARKS: NOTICE THAT IN VIVE LTV 01 THERE ARE 50 PLACES IN TOTAL AND VIVE LTV 02 HAS 50 OPEN PLACES IN TOTAL BUT THE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE HOSTED ONE IN EACH COMMUNITY AND IT WILL BE DESIGNATED DEPENDING ON THE EXPERIENCES AND CURRICULUM VITAE.

THE PLACE WHERE THE VOLUNTEER WILL BE HOSTED WILL BE DESIGNATED ONCE THE VOLUNTEER HAS ARRIVED TO MEXICO.

SPANISH COURSE FOR LONG TERM VOLUNTEERS
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTED IN THE VIVE MEXICO LONG TERM PROJECTS

Vive Mexico besides the LTV Project it self; gives the opportunity to take part in an Intensive Course of Spanish for all the volunteers interested to develop their Spanish skills and to practice them in the project.

This activity is organized 7 days before the starting date of each project. The volunteers MUST GO to the city of Morelia to take part in it.

After participating, the volunteer must travel to his/her project meeting point.

The costs for the Spanish language course is:

SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE 150 EUROS

This cost includes
· Hosting for 7 days and 6 nights in one house of the city with all facilities at disposal
· Materials needed for the course (books of theory, books for exercises, etc.)
· Intensive Spanish classes given by a professional Spanish teacher in the city of Morelia for 3 hours everyday plus homework.

This cost is inexpensive compared with the traditional language courses in the private Spanish schools in Mexico and the people giving the course are professional teachers of Spanish, the classes are 3 hours a day during 7 days and the participants have a lot of home work to do.

There will be a free day generally on Sunday, to give the chance to the participants to visit the nearby towns and interesting places and to know better each other.

The volunteers have to indicate in the confirmation slip if they will participate in these activities and in which dates.

We strongly recommend to your volunteers to take part in it. If they don´t speak a good Spanish, it will help them to enjoy even more their workcamps and their project. It is also the opportunity to spend two weeks in the beautiful city of Morelia in a relaxing atmosphere. For any question don´t hesitate to contact us.

PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION TO ALL YOUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS.

THERE ARE NO DEADLINES TO APPLY, A SPECIFIC QUESTIONNAIRE WILL BE SENT, TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE PEOPLE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN THIS PROGRAM.

IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT:

ltv@vivemexico.org

Waiting to receive applications from your volunteers, we wish you all the best.
VIVE MEXICO TEAM

PERU SONQOYKIPI
International Volunteer Service Projects

WORKCAMPS

GENERAL CONDITIONS ABOUT THE WORKCAMPS

1.- Volunteers must be 18 or older.
2.- English is the official language inside the groups but due to the nature of some of the projects a basic knowledge of Spanish could be required.
3.- It would be very good if volunteers could come with a preparation for projects in Latin American countries in order to reduce the cultural shock, but also all volunteers will have an orientation session the first day of each workcamp.
4.- We ask the volunteers to stay during the whole duration of the project.
5.- The departure day for the group will be the last day of the workcamp.
6.- Volunteers will need to bring sleeping bag and air mattress.
9.- Volunteers have to pay the Fee of the projects at their arrival on the projects.
10.- Volunteers are working 5 days a week between 4 and 6 hours a day. Generally on the week ends the group will visit different part of the region where they will be.
11- In all the projects the volunteers will be self managed with the help of the leaders. They will cook their food, clean their lodging and decide together what kind of food to buy, and how to use their budget for the leisure time.
12- Volunteers have to be open minded and flexible about Peruvian culture and food.

Peru SONQOYKIPI does not count on any financial support from the Peruvian government to run the workcamps. The only financial resources are the extra fees of the participants, this year the extra fees are 210 EUR0, which covers all the expenses of the volunteers during the duration of the project:

Food
Hosting
Some Leisure activities
Non personal equipment

This year PERU SONQOIKIPY is opening 30 international workcamps in Peru.

The first project is starting in July 2008 and the last one will finish in May 2009.

We will give to your volunteers an orientation session the first day of all the workcamps, to facilitate their good integration in the projects and in the Peruvian culture don’t hesitate to send us volunteers, it will be very difficult for us and disappointing for the communities to cancel the projects for a lack of volunteers.

Don’t forget that we are proposing intensive Spanish courses in Ayacucho City before all the workcamps for the volunteers who want or need to learn Spanish basic knowledge; all the dates of this training courses are mentioned in the summary list, as well as in all the info sheets. Your volunteers have to mention in the info sheet reply slip if they want to take part in them or not. It is a really good course and we recommend it to your volunteers. Since we started our Spanish Courses before the workcamps since 2003 all the participants of were really happy, it was a great success.

In all the projects one to two leaders will be present. Generally we try to have a foreign leader with a national. Please look at our MTV program, and send us some nice volunteers interested to spend two months in Peru leading projects. If you have any leader who wants to lead in Peru for one or two months, please let us know.

PERU SONQOIKIPY SUMMARY LIST OF WORKCAMPS 2008-09

PESP01 Urpi I Ayacucho Ayacucho 02/07/08-21/07/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP04 Urpi II Ayacucho Ayacucho 30/07/08-18/08/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP07 Urpi III Ayacucho Ayacucho 27/08/08-15/09/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP10 Urpi IV Ayacucho Ayacucho 24/09/08-13/10/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP13 Urpi V Ayacucho Ayacucho 22/10/08-10/11/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP16 Urpi VI Ayacucho Ayacucho 19/11/08-08/12/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP19 Urpi VII Ayacucho Ayacucho 17/12/08-05/01/09 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP21 Urpi VIII Ayacucho Ayacucho 14/01/09-02/02/09 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP23 Urpi IX Ayacucho Ayacucho 11/02/09-02/03/09 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP25 Urpi X Ayacucho Ayacucho 11/03/09-30/03/09 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP27 Urpi XI Ayacucho Ayacucho 08/04/09-27/04/09 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP29 Urpi XII Ayacucho Ayacucho 06/05/09-25/05/09 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO

PROJECT: As a volunteer in Ayacucho, you will be working at the URPI orphanage for boys. Currently, there are approximately 48 boys in the orphanage with ages ranging from 5-17 years old. You will be in contact with half of the group at a time as half are at school in the morning and the other half of the group goes to school in the afternoon. These boys have come to URPI for a variety of reasons concerning their familial situations; this could include reasons such as death of parents, violence in the home, drug and/or alcohol abuse by parents or imprisonment of their parents.

WORK: Volunteers will have the opportunity to: participate in ongoing courses on topics such as English, gardening, etc. plan their own activities based on individual and group skills and interests and the needs of the children. take the children on Saturday afternoon excursions to the local swimming pool and occasionally on outings to learn about ceramics and artisanship. volunteer on an additional project running Saturday mornings at a town near Ayacucho where volunteers teach life skills to people with physical disabilities.

The purpose of the activities the volunteers will be preparing is to provide the children at the URPI orphanage with lasting, practical skills to carry with them when they are old enough to leave the orphanage such as carpentry, handiwork, handicraft, cooking, baking, etc. Please keep this in mind when developing the activities.

While at URPI, volunteers will be working in a supporting role with the teachers and other permanent volunteers at the orphanage. While the volunteers are responsible for both caring for and disciplining the children, the teachers and other permanent volunteers will help with the more serious disciplinary actions that are required, though these seldom occur.

ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay in a house in the city which is only a 5 minute walk from URPI and a 20 minute walk from the city-centre. Mototaxis are a readily available and cheap means of transportation in the city. The house has all basic facilities available, including an area to hand-wash clothing. There is no phone or internet in the house but both are easily accessible within a few blocks of the house. Bed frames and foam mats are provided but volunteers must bring their own sleeping bag. Also, an additional air mat would increase comfort but is not a necessity.

CLOSEST AIRPORT: “Jorge Chavez” International Airport, Lima, Peru

LANGUAGE: The official language of the orphanage is SPANISH. The permanent volunteers, teachers and management at URPI speak very little English. For this reason, an intermediate level of Spanish is highly recommended.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EUROS
This fee covers all of the expenses of the camp, including some leisure activities and weekend excursions, and administration costs needed to organize and run the workcamp. Some of the money also goes directly to URPI to help fund special courses in areas such as dance, music and ceramics.

PESP02 Hogar Luz I Ayacucho Ayacucho 02/07/08-21/07/08 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP05 Hogar Luz II Ayacucho Ayacucho 30/07/08-18/08/08 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP08 Hogar Luz III Ayacucho Ayacucho 27/08/08-15/09/08 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP11 Hogar Luz IV Ayacucho Ayacucho 24/09/08-13/10/08 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP14 Hogar Luz V Ayacucho Ayacucho 22/10/08-10/11/08 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP17 Hogar Luz VI Ayacucho Ayacucho 19/11/08-8/12/08 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP20 Hogar Luz VII Ayacucho Ayacucho 17/12/08-5/01/09 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP22 Hogar Luz VIII Ayacucho Ayacucho 14/01/09-2/02/09 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP24 Hogar Luz IX Ayacucho Ayacucho 11/02/09-2/03/09 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP26 Hogar Luz X Ayacucho Ayacucho 11/03/09-30/03/09 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP28 Hogar Luz XI Ayacucho Ayacucho 8/04/09- 27/04/09 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP30 Hogar Luz XII Ayacucho Ayacucho 6/05/09- 25/05/09 KIDS/DISA 18+ 10 210 EURO

PROJECT: This project is organized in cooperation with the local organization Hogar Luz in the city of Ayacucho Peru, they work with children from 1 month old to 17 year old, by providing home and food as well as promoting good habits (hygiene, education, etc) with the objective to give them better possibilities for their future.

WORK: Volunteers will develop many activities, with the local staff of the “Hogar Luz Organization” depending on their skills and experiences, their interests, their specialties, but in general, the activities are this.

Organization: To work with kids at the zone where they develop their work. To develop the education program to help youth.

Training: To develop workshops with the kids. To impulse the workshops training

To implement workshops: like handicraft, bakery, etc… Music, dance, and paint workshops.

Volunteers will work every day with around 38 children of Ayacucho, SOME OF THESE ARE DISABLE CHILDREN, PLEASE CONSIDER THIS

ACCOMODATION:Volunteers will stay at a house of the city with all facilities at disposal, here are no beds please bring your sleeping bag and air mat.

CLOSEST AIRPORT: “Jorge Chavez” International Airport, Lima, Peru

LANGUAGE: The official language of the orphanage is SPANISH. The permanent volunteers, teachers and management at URPI speak very little English. For this reason, an intermediate level of Spanish is highly recommended.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EUROS
This fee covers all of the expenses of the camp, including some leisure activities and weekend excursions, and administration costs needed to organize and run the workcamp. . Some of the money also goes directly to URPI to help fund special courses in areas such as dance, music and ceramics.

PESP03 Ica I Parcona Ica 09/07/08-28/07/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP06 Ica II Parcona Ica 06/08/08-25/08/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP09 Ica III Parcona Ica 03/09/08-22/09/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP12 Ica IV Parcona Ica 01/10/08-20/10/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP15 Ica V Parcona Ica 29/10/08-17/11/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO
PESP18 Ica VI Parcona Ica 26/11/08-15/12/08 KIDS/SOCI 18+ 10 210 EURO

PROJECT: The host of this project is an educational institution that promote educational activities for children from 2 year old to 6 year old, the mail objective is to educate the children in universal values, good habits and realize pedagogic activities (games and activities to promote the interaction with the children), in this frame a group of international volunteers is invited to share this work and to interact with the teachers and the children of the institution.

WORK: Volunteers will help in different activities, support the teachers in the daily activities, play with the children, help in the English classes and participate in the preparation of the materials, communal activities as well as some maintenance activities for the building and clearing campaigns.

ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will stay at a house of the city with all facilities at disposal (no hot water), please bring your sleeping bag and air mat.

CLOSEST AIRPORT: “Jorge Chavez” International Airport, Lima, Peru

LANGUAGE: The official language of the orphanage is SPANISH. The permanent volunteers, teachers and management at URPI speak very little English. For this reason, an intermediate level of Spanish is highly recommended.

EXTRA FEE: 210 EUROS
This fee covers all of the expenses of the camp, including some leisure activities and weekend excursions, and administration costs needed to organize and run the workcamp. Some of the money also goes directly to the host organization.

SPANISH COURSE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTED IN THE PERU SONQOIKIPY PROJECTS

Sonqoykipi besides the workcamp it self; gives the opportunity to take part in an Intensive Course of Spanish for all the volunteers interested. This activity is organized 7 days before the starting date of each camp. The volunteers MUST GO to the city of Ayacucho to take part in it.

After participating, the volunteer must travel to his/her project meeting point.
The costs for the Spanish language course is:

SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE 150 EUROS

This cost includes
· Hosting for 7 days and 6 nights in one house of the city with all facilities at your disposal
· Materials needed for the course (books of theory, books for exercises, etc.)
· Intensive Spanish classes given by a professional Spanish teacher in the city of Ayacucho.

This cost is inexpenxive compared with the traditional language courses in the private schools of Spanish in Peru and the people giving the course are professional teachers of Spanish, the classes are 3 hours a day during 5 days and the participants have a lot of home work to do.There will be a free day generally on Sunday, to give the chance to the participants to visit the nearby towns and interesting places and to know better each other. The volunteers have to indicate in the confirmation slip if they will participate in these activities and in which dates.

This course was a really good success since the year 2003 we strongly recommend to your volunteers to take part in it. If they don t speak a good Spanish, it will help them to enjoy even more their workcamps. It is also the opportunity to spend one week in the beautiful city of Ayacucho in a relaxing atmosphere. For any question don’t hesitate to contact us.

PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION TO ALL YOUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS.
THERE ARE NO DEADLINES TO APPLY, A SPECIFIC QUESTIONNAIRE WILL BE SENT TO FILL BY THE PEOPLE INTERESTED TO TAKE PART IN THIS PROGRAMME.
IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT :

incoming@vivemexico.org

Waiting to receive some applications from your volunteers, we wish you all the best.

MEDIUM TERM PROJECTS (MTV)
INTRODUCTION

Dear partners, Vive Mexico is proud to present to you this MTV program, inside it; you will find the brief information of the Medium Term International Volunteer Service Projects in Mexico for the year 2008.

In Peru Sonqoikipy, we are always looking forward and working to offer more and better opportunities for your youngsters to have an educational experience, a formative trip and at the same time an enjoyable stay in Mexico as a volunteer.

We will be very happy to welcome your volunteers in Peru, to show them our culture, our way of living, our history, our feelings and how we work to help in the solution of some of the problems of our Latin-American country and ultimately how we do it in international projects bringing a part of each volunteer and the local people in the task to build a better world.

We thank to all of you again and we wish you a very successful season full of positive experiences¡

Greetings to all of you

REQUIRMENTS TO TAKE PART IN MTV PROJECTS

1.- To be capable to speak in Spanish.
2.- To be 18 or older.
3.- To be in a good state of health.
4.- To have an open mind, to understand and live in a different culture, be adaptable and capable to work in teams.
5.-To have previous experiences working with teams (preferably in workcamps but is not a must)

GENERAL CONDITIONS ABOUT THE MTV PROJECTS

1.- Spanish is the language of the project; the volunteer must be capable to communicate in Spanish and write it fairly well.

2.- It would be very good if volunteers could come with a preparation for projects in Latin American countries in order to reduce the cultural shock, but also all volunteers will have an orientation course and a leader training seminar about the Latin American culture and International Projects in Mexico.

3.- An orientation meeting about the project will be given to all the volunteers as well as a leader training course in the city of Morelia.

4.- Volunteers will need to bring sleeping bag and air mattress.

WHAT IS A MEDIUM TERM VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROJECT

Voluntary service project is an exchange: An exchange between a person who gives his/her time, work and energy to a worthwhile project, and a host community, which offers the volunteer an opportunity to experiment, to learn new things and to develop personal skills and personal capacities.

The volunteer service movement is a way to propose creative solutions to many problems of many different issues such as ecology, recycling wastes, culture problems or even social problems, the volunteers face many facets of the culture where they are working in. And also, is way to have an international experience but also to open the mind to understand different cultures, different ways of living and different people concerned for our world.

The Vive Mexico Medium Term Volunteer Service projects lasts in average for 2 months during the year 2007 and some months in the 2008. The volunteers will be involved in the work of leading workcamps.

THE MTV PROJECTS SHOWN IN THIS PROGRAM ARE THE SAME WORK; THE ONLY THING THAT CHANGES IS THE LOCATION AND THE DATES TO SEE MORE DETAILS SEE THE MTV PROJECTS INFO SHEETS
MTV PROJECTS

This MTV projects were born by the necessity to involve international volunteers in volunteer projects in Peru to work together with Peruvian youngsters.

Peru Sonqoikipy started to organize these projects in 2003 with excellent results this is why we have decided to open more places for International Medium Term Volunteers.

The volunteers in these projects will have the chance to interact with many local communities and will be working closely with Peruvian youngsters, this is a experience of organization, work and at the same time to create long lasting friendships, help communities and more than this, share a life experience with the people of Peru.

Many things have to be made for the co-ordination of international workcamps and one of them is leading international groups of volunteers, and this is what this projects are all about; the volunteers will lead different groups of international volunteer in projects in Mexico.

The MTV volunteer will be the camp leader of the international workcamps and will be in charge to coordinate groups of international volunteers to work in the activities of the projects but also to encourage the interaction with the locals and the intercultural exchange of the participants

MTV Volunteer will receive

1.-A Leader Training Course to lead international groups of volunteers.
2- A training to adapt to the Peruvian culture, manage cultural shocks and motivation of work teams.
3.- Training to learn administration team tools, techniques to manage conflicts and to make teams of people work smoothly.
WORK: The work will consist helping to co-ordinate local projects in different communities in Mexico and to be the camp leader of groups of international volunteers (manage daily life, organization of the volunteers finances, etc) and also to co-ordinate the relationships with the local people in each place always will be supported by Vive Mexico staff and the local hosts of each project.

Each MTV volunteer will lead 2 or 3 groups of international volunteers in 2 or 3 different projects. Between each camp there is a vacation period before the next project starts and at the end of the MTV period will make a general evaluation of his/her stay in Peru.

LOCATION: Each MTV project will be held in different parts of Peru.
POCKED MONEY: Peru Sonqoikipy will pay for all the expenses of the MTV volunteer while in the international projects, between each project there is a 8 to 17 days vacation period that will be used to rest but also to prepare all the necessary things before the next project starts, Vive Mexico will not cover any expense during these days but after each project the volunteer will receive a pocket money.

Details of the MTV projects and the Workcamps in each one:

PESPMTV01 Leading Project Peru I Ayacucho Ayacucho 25/06/08-18/08/08
Projects to lead
PESP01 Urpi I Ayacucho Ayacucho 02/07/08-21/07/08 KIDS/SOCI
PESP04 Urpi II Ayacucho Ayacucho 30/07/08-18/08/08 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV02 Leading Project Peru II Ayacucho Ayacucho 25/06/08-18/08/08
Projects to lead
PESP02 Hogar Luz I Ayacucho Ayacucho 02/07/08-21/07/08 KIDS/DISA
PESP05 Hogar Luz II Ayacucho Ayacucho 30/07/08-18/08/08 KIDS/DISA

PESPMTV03 Leading Project Peru III Ica Ica 02/07/08-25/08/08
Projects to lead
PESP03 Ica I Parcona Ica 09/07/08-28/07/08 KIDS/SOCI
PESP06 Ica II Parcona Ica 06/08/08-25/08/08 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV04 Leading Project Peru IV Ayacucho Ayacucho 20/08/08-13/10/08
Projects to lead
PESP07 Urpi III Ayacucho Ayacucho 27/08/08-15/09/08 KIDS/SOCI
PESP10 Urpi IV Ayacucho Ayacucho 24/09/08-13/10/08 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV05 Leading Project Peru V Ayacucho Ayacucho 20/08/08-13/10/08
Projects to lead
PESP08 Hogar Luz III Ayacucho Ayacucho 27/08/08-15/09/08 KIDS/DISA
PESP11 Hogar Luz IV Ayacucho Ayacucho 24/09/08-13/10/08 KIDS/DISA

PESPMTV06 Leading Project Peru VI Ica Ica 27/08/08-20/10/08
Projects to lead
PESP09 Ica III Parcona Ica 03/09/08-22/09/08 KIDS/SOCI
PESP12 Ica IV Parcona Ica 01/10/08-20/10/08 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV07 Leading Project Peru VII Ayacucho Ayacucho 15/10/08-08/12/08
Projects to lead
PESP13 Urpi V Ayacucho Ayacucho 22/10/08-10/11/08 KIDS/SOCI
PESP16 Urpi VI Ayacucho Ayacucho 19/11/08-08/12/08 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV08 Leading Project Peru VIII Ayacucho Ayacucho 15/10/08-08/12/08
Projects to lead
PESP14 Hogar Luz V Ayacucho Ayacucho 22/10/08-10/11/08 KIDS/DISA
PESP17 Hogar Luz VI Ayacucho Ayacucho 19/11/08-08/12/08 KIDS/DISA

PESPMTV09 Leading Project Peru IX Ica Ica 22/10/08-15/12/08
Projects to lead
PESP15 Ica V Parcona Ica 29/10/08-17/11/08 KIDS/SOCI
PESP18 Ica VI Parcona Ica 26/11/08-15/12/08 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV10 Leading Project Peru X Ayacucho Ayacucho 10/12/08-02/02/09
Projects to lead
PESP19 Urpi VII Ayacucho Ayacucho 17/12/08-05/01/09 KIDS/SOCI
PESP21 Urpi VIII Ayacucho Ayacucho 14/01/09-02/02/09 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV11 Leading Project Peru XI Ayacucho Ayacucho 10/12/08-02/02/09
Projects to lead
PESP20 Hogar Luz VII Ayacucho Ayacucho 17/12/08-05/01/09 KIDS/DISA
PESP22 Hogar Luz VIII Ayacucho Ayacucho 14/01/09-02/02/09 KIDS/DISA

PESPMTV12 Leading Project Peru XII Ayacucho Ayacucho 4/02/09- 30/03/09

Projects to lead
PESP23 Urpi IX Ayacucho Ayacucho 11/02/09-02/03/09 KIDS/SOCI
PESP25 Urpi X Ayacucho Ayacucho 11/03/0930/03/09 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV13 Leading Project Peru XIII Ayacucho Ayacucho 4/02/09- 30/03/09
Projects to lead
PESP24 Hogar Luz IX Ayacucho Ayacucho 11/02/09-02/03/09 KIDS/DISA
PESP26 Hogar Luz X Ayacucho Ayacucho 11/03/09-30/03/09 KIDS/DISA

PESPMTV14 Leading Project Peru XIV Ayacucho Ayacucho 01/04/09-25/05/09
Projects to lead
PESP27 Urpi XI Ayacucho Ayacucho 08/04/09-27/04/09 KIDS/SOCI
PESP29 Urpi XII Ayacucho Ayacucho 06/05/09-25/05/09 KIDS/SOCI

PESPMTV15 Leading Project Peru XV Ayacucho Ayacucho 01/04/08-25/05/09
Projects to lead
PESP28 Hogar Luz XI Ayacucho Ayacucho 08/04/09-27/04/09 KIDS/DISA
PESP30 Hogar Luz XII Ayacucho Ayacucho 06/05/09-25/05/09 KIDS/DISA

SPANISH COURSE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTED IN THE PERU SONQOIKIPY PROJECTS

Sonqoykipi besides the workcamp it self; gives the opportunity to take part in an Intensive Course of Spanish for all the volunteers interested. This activity is organized 7 days before the starting date of each camp. The volunteers MUST GO to the city of Ayacucho to take part in it.

After participating, the volunteer must travel to his/her project meeting point.
The costs for the Spanish language course is:

SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE 150 EUROS

This cost includes
· Hosting for 7 days and 6 nights in one house of the city with all facilities at your disposal
· Materials needed for the course (books of theory, books for exercises, etc.)
· Intensive Spanish classes given by a professional Spanish teacher in the city of Ayacucho.

This cost is inexpenxive compared with the traditional language courses in the private schools of Spanish in Peru and the people giving the course are professional teachers of Spanish, the classes are 3 hours a day during 5 days and the participants have a lot of home work to do.There will be a free day generally on Sunday, to give the chance to the participants to visit the nearby towns and interesting places and to know better each other.

The volunteers have to indicate in the confirmation slip if they will participate in these activities and in which dates.

This course was a really good success since the year 2003 we strongly recommend to your volunteers to take part in it. If they don t speak a good Spanish, it will help them to enjoy even more their workcamps. It is also the opportunity to spend one week in the beautiful city of Ayacucho in a relaxing atmosphere. For any question don’t hesitate to contact us.

PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION TO ALL YOUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS.
THERE ARE NO DEADLINES TO APPLY, A SPECIFIC QUESTIONNAIRE WILL BE SENT TO FILL BY THE PEOPLE INTERESTED TO TAKE PART IN THIS PROGRAMME.
IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT :
mtv@vivemexico.org
Waiting to receive some applications from your volunteers, we wish you all the best.
LONG TERM PROJECTS (LTV)

Introduction:

Peru Sonqoikipy is proud to give to you this LTV program, inside it; you will find the brief information of the Long Term International Volunteer Service Projects in Mexico for the year 2008-2009.

This program is made with the objective to provide a learning experience to all the volunteers but also to have something useful and positive in the communities. In Peru Sonqoikipy, we are always looking and working to offer more and better opportunities for your youngsters to have an educational experience, a formative trip and at the same time an enjoyable stay in Mexico as a volunteer.

We will be very happy to welcome your volunteers in Peru, to show them our culture, our way of living, our history, our feelings and how we work to help in the solution of some of the problems of our Latin-American country and ultimately how we do it in international projects bringing a part of each volunteer and the local people in the task to build a better world.

We thank to all of you again and we wish you a very successful season full of positive experiences¡

REQUIRMENTS TO TAKE PART IN LTV PROJECTS
1.- To be capable to speak in Spanish.
2.- To be 18 years or older.
3.- To be in a good state of health.
4.- To have an open mind to be able to understand and live in a different culture, be adaptable and capable to work in teams for a long term period.
5.-To have previous experiences working with teams (preferably in workcamps but is not a must)
6.-It is important to bring medical insurance, we cannot provide it.
7.-To be active and proactive persons, capable to organize themselves

GENERAL CONDITIONS ABOUT THE LTV PROJECTS:

1.- Detailed info sheets will be sent for all the volunteers of each project.

2.- Spanish is the language of the project; the volunteer must be capable to communicate in Spanish and write it fairly well. (if the volunteer need it, can take the Spanish course given before the start of every LTV project)

4.- It would be very good if volunteers could come with a preparation for projects in Latin American countries in order to reduce the cultural shock, but also all volunteers will have an orientation course about the Latin American culture.

5.- An orientation meeting about the project will be given to all the volunteers.

6.- Volunteers will need to bring a sleeping bag and an mattress.

7.- There is an extra fee will be 250 Euros, that it is used to cover the expenses cost of the training, administration, and evaluations.

WHAT IS A LONG TERM VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROJECT

Voluntary service project is an exchange: An exchange between a person who gives his/her time, work and energy to worthwhile project, and a host community, which offers the volunteer an opportunity to experiment, to learn new things and to develop personal skills and personal capacities.

The Volunteer Service Movement is a way to propose creative solutions to many problems of many different issues such as ecology, recycling wastes, culture problems or even social problems, the volunteers face many facets of the culture where they are volunteering and it is way to have an international experience but also to open the mind to understand different cultures, different ways of living and different people concerned for our world.

The Peru Sonqoikipy Long Term Volunteer Service projects lasts for 6 months, during the year 2008 and 2009 volunteers will be involved in different works depending of the camp and the location, please read the information below…

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR ALL THE LTV PROJECTS IT IS NECESSARY TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK SPANISH

SUMMARY LONG TERM VOLUNTEER PROJECTS (LTV) 2008-09
PESPLTV01/Infantile Psychology I Ayacucho/Ayacucho 02/07/08-30/01/09 SOCI/KIDS 18+ 1 250 EURO
PESPLTV03/Infantile Psychology II Ayacucho/Ayacucho 04/02/09-31/07/09 SOCI/KIDS 18+ 1 250 EURO

PROJECT:As a volunteer in Ayacucho, you will be working at the URPI orphanage for children. Currently, there are approximately 48 children in the orphanage with ages ranging from 5-17 years old. You will be in contact with half of the group at a time as half are at school in the morning and the other half of the group goes to school in the afternoon. These children have come to URPI for a variety of reasons concerning their familial situations; this could include reasons such as death of parents, violence in the home, drug and/or alcohol abuse by parents or imprisonment of their parents.

WORK: Volunteers will have the opportunity to develop different activities such as the diagnostic and therapies at individual and group levels with the children, develop workshops to promote social skills, support in activities to the students and some of the parents to develop social activities and organization of ludical games with the children.

The purpose of the activities the volunteers will be preparing is to provide the children at the URPI orphanage with lasting, practical skills to carry with them when they are old enough to leave the orphanage such as carpentry, handiwork, handicraft, cooking, baking, etc. Please keep this in mind when developing the activities.

While at URPI, volunteers will be working in a supporting role with the teachers and other permanent volunteers at the orphanage. While the volunteers are responsible for both caring for and disciplining the children, the teachers and other permanent volunteers will help with the more serious disciplinary actions that are required, though these seldom occur.

HOSTING: Volunteer will be hosted in a local house with a family with all facilities at disposal

FOOD: Food will be provided in the URPI orphanage dinning room

LANGUAGE: The project language will be Spanish

MONEY: Volunteers will not receive any pocket money for personal expenses but the hosting and food are provided for the whole duration of the project in Ayacucho.

SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS: Volunteer must have studies on Psychology or education, nursery or social work and must be able to communicate in Spanish

INSURANCE: Please come with your insurance, it is not possible in Peru to provide insurance for Volunteers

INSCRIPTION FEE: 250 EURO
Each Long Term Volunteer has to pay a fee of 250 Euro that will be used for the administration expenses of the project during the time the volunteer is in Peru.

PESPLTV02/Ayacucho Children I Ayacucho/Ayacucho 02/07/08-30/01/09 SOCI/KIDS 18+ 1 250 EURO
PESPLTV04/Ayacucho Children II Ayacucho/Ayacucho 04/02/09-31/07/09 SOCI/KIDS 18+ 1 250 EURO

PROJECT: This project is organized in cooperation with the local organization Hogar Luz in the city of Ayacucho Peru, they work with children from 1 month old to 17 year old, some of these children are disable, please consider this.
By providing home and food as well as promoting good habits (hygiene, education, etc) with the objective to give them better possibilities for their future, in this frame a long term volunteer is invited to participate with the local people working with the children to participate and help in the activities of the Hogar Luz institution

WORK: The task will be diverse according the skills of the volunteer, the most important is the direct work and interaction with the children and this can be adapted to the area where the volunteer has more experience/studies, for example psychological evaluation and treatment, development of skills, formation of good study habits and treatment of learning problems. With the smaller children the activities can be Early Stimulation, social evaluations and follow up of children development.

HOSTING: Volunteer will be hosted in the institution “Hogar de Niños Casa Luz” with all facilities at disposal

FOOD: Casa Luz Institution can NOT provide food for the volunteer.

LANGUAGE: The project language will be Spanish

MONEY: Volunteers will not receive any pocket money for personal expenses but the hosting is provided for the whole duration of the project in the institution.

SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS: Volunteer must have studies on Psychology or education, nursery or social work and must be able to communicate in Spanish

INSURANCE: Please come with your insurance, it is not possible in Peru to provide insurance for Volunteers

INSCRIPTION FEE: 250 EURO
Each Long Term Volunteer has to pay a fee of 250 Euro that will be used for the administration expenses of the project during the time the volunteer is in Peru.

SPANISH COURSE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTED IN THE PERU SONQOIKIPY PROJECTS

Sonqoykipi besides the workcamp it self; gives the opportunity to take part in an Intensive Course of Spanish for all the volunteers interested. This activity is organized 7 days before the starting date of each camp. The volunteers MUST GO to the city of Ayacucho to take part in it.

After participating, the volunteer must travel to his/her project meeting point.
The costs for the Spanish language course is:

SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE 150 EUROS

This cost includes
· Hosting for 7 days and 6 nights in one house of the city with all facilities at your disposal
· Materials needed for the course (books of theory, books for exercises, etc.)
· Intensive Spanish classes given by a professional Spanish teacher in the city of Ayacucho.

This cost is inexpenxive compared with the traditional language courses in the private schools of Spanish in Peru and the people giving the course are professional teachers of Spanish, the classes are 3 hours a day during 5 days and the participants have a lot of home work to do.There will be a free day generally on Sunday, to give the chance to the participants to visit the nearby towns and interesting places and to know better each other.

The volunteers have to indicate in the confirmation slip if they will participate in these activities and in which dates.

This course was a really good success since the year 2003 we strongly recommend to your volunteers to take part in it. If they don t speak a good Spanish, it will help them to enjoy even more their workcamps. It is also the opportunity to spend one week in the beautiful city of Ayacucho in a relaxing atmosphere. For any question don’t hesitate to contact us.

PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION TO ALL YOUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS.
THERE ARE NO DEADLINES TO APPLY, A SPECIFIC QUESTIONNAIRE WILL BE SENT TO FILL BY THE PEOPLE INTERESTED TO TAKE PART IN THIS PROGRAMME.
IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT :
ltv@vivemexico.org

Waiting to receive some applications from your volunteers, we wish you all the best.

EstYES, ESTONIA

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:02:18 CDT

INTRODUCTION TO ESTYES
International Youth Association EstYES is non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization which was established in 1991 with the purpose to promote youth and cultural exchanges for better understanding and just world. It is a pioneer organization in the field of youth voluntary service in Estonia.

Our objectives

to increase international understanding and solidarity between countries and people;
to promote continues dialogue between young people all over the world;
to enable young people by living and working together to learn from each other, discover the variety of cultures, broaden horizons thus building bridges over differences;
to promote international voluntary service in Estonia as a tool for local development;
to help solution of actual problems in Estonia by means of international voluntary service.

Our activities

organize voluntary camps in Estonia and send Estonian volunteers abroad;
send Estonian volunteers to mid- and long-term voluntary services abroad;
host volunteers from abroad on mid- and long-term projects in Estonia;
participate in EVS program as sending, hosting and coordinating organization;
organize and run youth cultural exchanges of different kinds, study visits with various themes for youth foreign groups in Estonia and for Estonians abroad;
take part in conferences, seminars, training abroad and organise those in Estonia.

Target groups EstYES works with
EstYES works mainly with young people 14 - 30. The majority of them are high school or university students. Young people with fewer opportunities are the group of special consideration of EstYES. However EstYES voluntary projects are as well open to the people of other ages without limits.

Our partners
From 1994 we have exchanges with branches of SCI (Service Civil International) and from 1995 - with members of Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations, YAP (Youth Action for Peace) and their partner organizations. In 1996 we established cooperation with ICYE (International Christian Youth Exchange). In September 1997 EstYES participated in the creating the Network of East and Central European Voluntary Service Organizations – EASTLINKS. In October 1997 EstYES became a member of Alliance. Currently EstYES is a President of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations. In 2007 EstYES became a member of Coordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) by UNESCO.

Sources of income
EstYES income is mainly consists of contributions and subscription fees from the participants of our programs. EstYES also receives grants for the projects from foundations like ASEF, YOUTH Programme, European Youth Foundation, etc. EstYES does not receive any support from the state.
INTRODUCTION TO ESTYES INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMPS

Although there were few attempts to organize workcamps in Estonia in the very beginning of EstYES existence in 1991-1992 the first real workcamps took place in 1994. There were only 2 of them. In 2008 EstYES plans to host around 25 adult projects + 9 teenage camps, offering places to about 300 international volunteers, and hoping to send similar number of Estonian volunteers abroad.

Work
Usually our workcamps last about 2 weeks and take place from June to September. The number of international volunteers in the camp varies from 5 to 12. We try to avoid having more than two people of the same nationality in the camp. Usually English is a camp language, but there some (linguistic) camps where common language is German, French and even Spanish. As a rule volunteers have to work 5-7 hours a day 5-6 days a week for the benefit of local community. Hosts provide food and accommodation as well as social and cultural activities in return.

Conditions for participation
Volunteers should be over 18 years old, except teenage camps where participants are 14-17 years old. For the work with kids the minimum age of volunteers is usually 20. There is no maximum age limit. Usually there are no special skills required from volunteers, except camps dealing with kids. Participants should be motivated to do voluntary work, be ready to meet realities of local life and have enough flexibility to accept it, be tolerant and open for the new experiences. In some camps (usually work with kids) a motivation letter is required from the volunteer.

Camp leaders
As a rule in the camp there is one leader, whose task is to be a coordinator and the link between participants and the host. Leader participates in daily life equally with volunteers. EstYES does invite camp leaders from abroad.

Insurance
In Estonian camps insurance is not provided, so volunteers have to bring their own insurance against illness, accident and third party risk. Participants from EU countries should bring EU health insurance form (former E111).

Some practical matters
For the majority of camps volunteers have to bring sleeping bag, work clothes and gloves, summer clothes and swimming suit, but also warm clothes and rain-gear as weather in Estonia is very changeable and unpredictable. It is vital to have a mosquito cream on project taking place in the country side! Volunteers are also asked to bring information about their country, photos, music, songbooks, games, musical instruments, etc.

Meeting point
Usually EstYES collects volunteers either at the bus terminal in Tallinn or in the office the day camp begins. Here they meet camp leader and travel together to the camp site. Tallinn Bus Terminal address: Bussijaam, Lastekodu 46
Office address: Wiedemanni 3 Tallinn. Tel: +372601 3098, 601 3309.

Emergency contact
+372 50 23 357 - Aleksander Kurushev, Coordinator
+372 566 92 604 – Kelli Kaarep, Placement Officer

Infosheets
Camp details, practical information, travel directions, etc. will be sent to partners 3-4 weeks before beginning of the camp as latest.

Useful links:
www.visitestonia.com www.ilm.ee
www.inyourpocket.com/estonia/en http://www.vm.ee/eng
www.einst.ee www.ibs.ee/dict
www.gov.ee/en www.tallinn.ee

CODE	NAME	TYPE	DATES	VOLS	FEE

EST 01	SPRING in KIIDI	MANU	13.04-26.04	9
EST 02	SPRING in SOOMAA	MANU/ ENVI	05.05-16.05	6	60


EST 03	DOWN TOWN KIDS I	KIDS/ TEACH	13.06-27.06	8
EST 04	VIHASOO	KIDS/ TEACH	17.06-29.06	6
EST 05	DOWN TOWN ENG I	KIDS/ TEACH	27.06-11.07	8
EST 06	IMASTU	DISA/ KIDS	30.06-03.08	5


EST 07	MARJAMAA	MANU	01.07-13.07	7
EST 08	KOPU	MANU	07.07-20.07	7 + 25	30
EST 09	KOESTI WATERMILL I	MANU/ RENO	07.07-20.07	10
EST 10	DOWN TOWN FRA	KIDS/ TEACH	11.07-25.07	4
EST 11	DOWN TOWN DEU	KIDS/ TEACH	11.07-25.07	4
EST 12	DOWN TOWN ESP	KIDS/ TEACH	11.07-25.07	4
EST 13	ADVENTURE CAMP I	MANU/ ENVI	14.07-27.07	10	90
EST 14	ZOO I	MANU/ ENVI	15.07-26.07	5	50
EST 15	VETSITALL	MANU	21.07-03.08	5
EST 16	DOWN TOWN ENG II	KIDS/ TEACH	25.07-10.08	8
EST 17	KOESTI WATERMILL II	MANU/ RENO	28.07-10.08	10
EST 18	MARJAMAA FESTIVAL	MANU/ FEST	28.07-09.08	10
EST 19	MAIDLA	MANU/ KIDS	29.07-10.08	8 + 12


EST 20	JARVAMAA CAMP	MANU	04.08-17.08	8 + 10
EST 21	DOWN TOWN KIDS II	KIDS/ TEACH	08.08-22.08	8
EST 22	ADVENTURE CAMP II	MANU/ ENVI	11.08-24.08	10	90
EST 23	CULTURE FACTORY	RENO/ FEST	21.08-05.09	8	70
EST 24	ZOO II	MANU/ ENVI	20.08-31.08	5	50


EST 25	RISTITEE FARM	ENVI	15.09-28.09	10


EST T1	DOWN TOWN ENG I	TEEN/ STUDY	29.06-11.07	12 + 25	175
EST T2	SOOMETSA I	TEEN/ MANU	01.07-12.07	8 + 8	120
EST T3	PARSTI	TEEN/ MANU	02.07-13.07	15 + 30	100
EST T4	DOWN TOWN FRA	TEEN/ STUDY	13.07-25.07	6 + 10	175
EST T5	DOWN TOWN DEU	TEEN/ STUDY	13.07-25.07	6 + 10	175
EST T6	DOWN TOWN ESP	TEEN/ STUDY	13.07-25.07	6 + 10	175
EST T7	KUUSTE MALEV	TEEN/ MANU	16.07-27.07	15 + 15	70
EST T8	DOWN TOWN ENG II	TEEN/ STUDY	27.07-08.08	12 + 25	175
EST T9	SOOMETSA II	TEEN/ MANU	28.07-08.08	8 + 8	120


EST MTV	SOOMETSA	KIDS	19.05-17.08	1

EST 01 SPRING IN KIIDI VORU 13.04 - 26.04 MANU 9 vols

Project
The 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, rivers with caves in the steep banks - you can find everything there.
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. This is one of the oldest EstYES local partners which has been hosting more than 10 camps with EstYES in the previous years.

Work
Various works in the forest: cutting unwanted trees and bushes, burning old tree brunches and brushwood, preparing firewood for heating the farm, laying paths for skiing and hikes and all kind of odd jobs in the farm buildings. Most of the work will be outdoors. There can be also some building/ maintaining works inside when the weather is too rainy.

Accommodation
In the farmhouse in 2-3-bedded rooms. Sleeping bag is not needed. There is also a common room with fireplace. WC, shower, hot water, & sauna are available. Hosts will prepare meals themselves, however, volunteers may be asked to help the kitchen.

Location
Kiidi Farm is situated 20 km south of Voru, capital of the County. It 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 about 1000 people. More information about Estonia www.visitestonia.com, South-Estonia www.werro.ee, www.southestonia.info and Kiidi Farm www.kiidi.ee

Terminal
Airport, harbour, bus or train station in Tallinn; bus to Voru.

Leisure time
There are many possibilities for leisure time, especially for those who love nature: acquaintance with nature sights in the area, hiking, canoeing, etc. Excursions to the historical sites of the County of Voru are planned as well. It might be possible to go to Latvia, which is just 30 km away, for a short trip. Volunteers will have a very good chance to get in close contact with the local people, to experience local traditions and learn some customs like enjoying hot Estonian sauna! The dates of the camp coincide with important National Day called Juripaev celebrated on 23.04. On this day in 1343 the ancestors of Estonians began mighty uprising against the landlords. The volunteers will have a possibility to take part in the festivities celebrating this remarkable for Estonia day.
EST 02 SPRING in SOOMAA PARNU 05.05 - 16.05 ENVI 6 vols
Project
The camp will take place in Soomaa National Park. Soomaa means huge bogs, rivers that flood over its banks now and then, flood pains that extend on riversides, wooded in flowers, and forests that surround all this. Soomaa National Park was established in 1993 in order to protect large mires, floodplain meadows and forests in Estonia, and to preserve and present cultural lore characteristic to this area. The total national park area is 37 117 ha. 524 species of vascular plants, 172 species of birds and 46 species of mammals have been found in Soomaa. Lots of them are protected and belong to the Estonian Red Data Book. On more than two thirds of the national park territory any management activity is forbidden. There is possible to enjoy the charm of wildlife on different nature trails. For more information visit www.soomaa.com Taking part in this camp you help preservation works in Soomaa National Park and make the Park more enjoyable for future visitors!

Work
Spring works in the garden - in Karukose Farm, where volunteers will stay, there is a large apple garden. Another job is cleaning of the nature trails.Karuskose Farm is situated in the middle of National Park, crossroads of several Nature Study Trails. Work will be mainly outdoors. The working days are 6-7 hours long. The programme is the following:
5 of May – arrival, pick up, accommodation, introduction
6-9 of May - four days of ecological work on different activities in the garden, in the woods
10 of May - Visitor Center of Soomaa National park; walking on the nature trails of Soomaa
11 of May - canoeing trip on the rivers of Soomaa, traditional Estonian smoke sauna
12-15 of May - four days of ecological work.
15 of May - evening Farewell Party
16 of May - transfer to public buses and train station.

Accommodation
In the rooms of Karuskose farmhouse, 2 persons in one room. Sleeping bags are needed. Washing in sauna - a special floating (!) sauna is available. There is a dry ecological toilet. Volunteers have to prepare meals themselves from the food given by the hosts. Please note the conditions are rather simple. So you should enjoy being close to nature and have a sprit of adventure to stay in the camp.

Location
Soomaa National Park is situated in South-West of Estonia. National Park lies on two Counties – Parnumaa and Viljandimaa. Nearest towns are Viljandi and Parnu. More information on www.viljandi.ee, www.parnu.ee.You can find Karuskose on www.soomaa.com/?id=117&lang=est

Terminal
Airport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn, train to Tori or bus to Joesuu; then transfer by minivan arranged by hosts.

Special requirements
No special skills are needed. Volunteers should love nature and be adventurous enough. English is the camp language. Volunteers have to bring their sleeping bags, working clothes and gloves.

Leisure time
There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities – walking and hiking in National Park, canoeing, making bonfire, having sauna parties, etc. If you love the nature – this is a place for you to be! Additional excursions to Viljandi and Parnu can be done by volunteers in their free time.

Participation fee
As EstYES does not have funds to support your participation in this camp neither from the state nor from private sponsors, you are asked to contribute 60 Euro towards cost of board and lodging, local transport and the program. The fee has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.

EST 03 DOWN TOWN KIDS I TALLINN 13.06- 27.06 KIDS/ TEACH 8 vols

EST 21 DOWN TOWN KIDS II TALLINN 08.08- 22.08 KIDS/ TEACH 8 vols

Project
This project is organized for local children by the language school “In Down-Town” and non-profit association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite”. The project’s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to children through alternative language studies. Answering kids need to practice their knowledge of English, the project helps them to study national customs and traditions, develop their multicultural thinking and tolerance. Thus the idea of the camp is to provide meaningful summer activities for local kids helping the school to fulfil the project’s aim.

Work
Activating participants of the school’s summer camp and providing cross-cultural learning experience for them. It will be done through teaching and playing the games and music popular in the English speaking countries and the countries the volunteers represent; training kids to perform pieces of amateur drama; preparing intellectual and sport games for them as well as guided discussions on excursions round the places of interest; actions for peace and nature protection; leading and supporting kids in their work on the team projects within the discussed topics such as “Healthy body, healthy spirit”, “Good habits”, “My small home in the big world”, “War and peace”, etc.; preparing and leading the kid teams’ presentations on English speaking countries and the countries the camp participants are from. Each day of the camp program will have a special theme and a related activity. Volunteers along with local coordinators are responsible for the program of the camp. The work can be pretty hard, involving long working hours some days, requiring high commitment and responsibility for the camp program and the young participants.
The volunteers will work in pairs in the smaller groups along with local camp leaders. The age of youngsters is 10-12. The total number of kids is around 30. Most of kids are Russian-speaking from Russian minority community of Tallinn.

Accommodation
In the class rooms of the school which is situated in the very centre of Tallinn. Toilets and showers are available. Please bring a sleeping bag. Volunteers will have breakfasts and dinners at their accommodation, lunches will be organized for whole camp in the city.

Location
Camp will take place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. More information on www.tallinn.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus or train station, harbour in Tallinn.

Special requirements
You have to be really motivated to work with kids. Experience in work with children is an advantage. All interesting ideas of activities for kids, games etc. are welcomed. Please bring some materials, postcards, symbols of your country, posters, maps, music, etc. typical for your country. We expect active volunteers with the good knowledge of history and culture of their country and ability to present it. Please add a motivation letter. The good level of English is required. The minimum age of vols is 20.

Leisure time
There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the capital where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides good opportunity to experience vivid local life of the Estonian capital in summer.
Project
The group of young teachers from Tallinn’s schools runs children’s camp in Vihasoo for 15 years. Its main aim is to give school children possibility of active and meaningful summer vacations. The camp is situated in the Lahemaa National Park. Such location brings children closer to unspoiled nature and gives them an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with Estonian national heritage richly presented in the area. Each summer period of the camp has its own theme. The topic for this year is «Tour around the world» and the aim is to introduce the diversity of cultures and languages to children of Estonia helping their integration into modern world. To achieve the aim Vihasoo camp invites international volunteers to join it as animators. Each day of the camp will have a programm completed by local coordinators and the volunteers will be helping to realize it. All your exciting and creative ideas of activities are welcomed. Most of children are Russian-speaking from Russian minority community of Estonia.

Work
Activating children making their vacation more exciting. It will be done through the games, drama, sport, common discussions. We expect active volunteers with the good knowledge of history and culture of their country and ability to present it. Volunteer will work in the partnership with professional local educators, youth leaders and youth workers. The staff of the camp is about 25 people. There is going to be around 70-100 children aged 7-15.

Accommodation
In the separate house with other staff members in 4-6-bedded rooms. Volunteers will eat together with children and staff in the canteen. Showers, dry toiltets and sauna are available.

Location
Vihasoo is tiny village laying in the picturesque Lahemaa National Park. Surrounded by forest, close to the sea, it is the ideal place for summer vacations. The nearest town (7km) is Vosu, spa town with about 1000 inhabitants which multiplies in summer. Distance from Tallinn is 70 km.

Terminal
Airport, harbour, bus & train stations in Tallinn, specially arranged car to Vihasoo.

Special requirements
You have to be really motivated to work with kids. The work demands 24-hours commitment and it can be pretty hard sometimes. Weekends are not necessarily free. Experience in work with children is an advantage. We expect active volunteers with the good knowledge of history and culture of their country and ability to present it. All exciting ideas of activities for kids, games etc. are welcomed. English, Russian and Estonian are the camp languages.

Leisure time
Plenty of possibilities: hiking, swimming, sunbathing, sports, games. Excursions to the places of interest in the Lahemaa National Park as well as one day excursion to Tallinn are foreseen. Volunteers will have unique chance to join Mid-Summer festivities on night from 23 to 24 of June, which is actually the largest celebration in Estonia.

EST 05 DOWN TOWN ENG I TALLINN 27.06 - 11.07 KIDS/ TEACH 8 vols

EST 16 DOWN TOWN ENG II TALLINN 25.07 - 08.08 KIDS/ TEACH 8 vols
Project
This camp is organized for teenagers by the language school “In Down Town” and non-profit association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite”. The school’s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to youth through language studies, meetings, visits, direct contacts with young people from abroad in the hope to help young Estonians’ integration into modern world. The main idea of the camp is to provide meaningful summer activities for local youth helping the school to realize its aim.

Work
Activating teenage participants of the school’s summer camp and providing cross-cultural learning experience for them. It will be done through the games popular in the countries volunteers represent, drama, sports, excursions, common discussions, actions for peace and nature protection, etc. Each day of the camp program will have a special theme and related activity. Volunteers along with local coordinators will be responsible for the whole program of the camp. The work can be pretty hard, involving long working hours some days, requiring high commitment and responsibility for the camp program.
The age of youngsters is 14-17. Besides local kids 12 teenage participants from abroad are expected to join this camp. In total it is going to be around 40 children. Most of local teenagers are Russian-speaking from Russian minority community.

Accommodation
In the class rooms of the school which is situated in the very centre of Tallinn. Toilets and showers are available. Please bring a sleeping bag. Volunteers will have breakfasts and dinners in their accommodation, lunches will be organized for whole camp in the city.

Location
Camp will take place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. More information on www.tallinn.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus or train station, harbor in Tallinn.

Special requirements
You have to be really motivated to work with teenagers. Some experience in work with children is an advantage. All interesting ideas of activities for kids, games etc. are welcomed. Please bring some materials, postcards, symbols of your country, posters, maps, music, etc. typical for your country. We expect active volunteers with the good knowledge of history and culture of their country and ability to present it. The good level of English is required. The minimum age of volunteers is 20.

Leisure time
There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the capital where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience the local life.

EST 06 IMASTU TAPA 30.06 - 03.08 KIDS/ DISA 5 vols Project Imastu is an institution for mentally handicapped children and youngsters. It caters for over 100 kids and young adults aged 5 to 26 with severe mental and genetic deceases. Most of them are orphans. Youngsters are divided in to 5 family groups where they live under supervision of staff. Children attend a special school arranged for them in Imastu. Since 1994 Imastu has been hosting international workcamps in summer and since 1999 - long-term volunteers to assist staff with daily work, bringing new ideas and approaches to the daily routine. In summer the volunteers are particularly needed to support staff and assist work with kids, especially in July-August when it is possible to offer more diverse outdoor activities for kids.

Work
Looking after the children, helping staff in teaching them basic skills, feeding children, playing with them, arranging their outings, assisting in all other required activities. Each volunteer will work in the own family groups. Volunteers will work under supervision and with assistance of local staff 30-35 hours a week, 2 days a week are free.

Accommodation
In the Institution in 2-bedded rooms. Beds and linens are provided. You do not have to bring sleeping bag, unless you want to travel in your free time. Shower and toilet is in the corridor, shared with the staff. You will eat together with the staff in local canteen or in your family groups. Possibility to make own food is limited.

Location
Imastu is a very tiny village. It lies 90km east from Tallinn and 25 km west from Rakvere, administrative center of the area. The nearest city is Tapa (3km), large railway junction with about 10 000 inhabitants. Useful links: www.tapa.ee and www.visitestonia.com for general information about the country.

Terminal
Airport, harbour, bus & train stations in Tallinn; train or bus to Tapa.

Special requirements
You have to be really motivated and committed to the work with physically and mentally disable children. Some previous experience or special knowledge is an advantage. Motivation letter is required. Although English is a camp language, some knowledge of Estonian or Russian will make communication with locals easier.
Leisure time Imastu is laying in a picturesque landscape: fields, forests, lakes and unspoiled nature. It is the ideal region for hiking and cycling tours. There are good possibilities for horse riding and fishing right in Imastu. Excursions to places of interest in Tallinn, Rakvere (est.1226), Lahemaa National Park as well as trips to the seaside (30km from Imastu) are foreseen.

EST 07 MARJAMAA 01.07- 13.07 MANU 7 vols

Project
It became a good tradition for EstYES to organize international workcamps in co-operation with Marjamaa Community, which is the largest community of Estonia. It lies on the half way between Tallinn and Parnu, and it is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage: ancient settlement in Varbola, XIII century church in Marjamaa, chapel in Haimre, numerous German manor houses of XVIII-XIX centuries, etc. Local authorities see in the international camps an important tool for local development - not only in terms of work done by volunteers but mainly for introduction multicultural dimension to the population of local communities in the country. The camp will take place in the village of Marjamaa, the centre of the community. The task of the camp is to assist local authorities’ maintenance plan.

Work
The work will be mainly concentrated around historical church in Marjamaa – at the graveyard and the park around it. The work is simple: clearing and tiding up, mowing grass, cutting bushes, planting flowers, repairing dry stone wall, etc. Another proposed work is managing green public areas in the village under the supervision of Community Gardener. The work will be mainly outdoors. In case of rainy weather some odd jobs in Community House and local Gymnasium may be proposed.

Accomodation:
Volunteers will stay in the premises of the Community House of Marjamaa right in the centre of village, sleeping on the mattresses. Please bring a sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available and it will be possible to try Estonian sauna. Volunteers will be eating in the school canteena and local pubs. The possibility of making own food is limited.

Location
Marjamaa is a village with about 4 000 inhabitants on the half way between Tallinn and Parnu. Distance from Marjamaa to Tallinn is 70 km. Being an administrative centre of community, Marjamaa has several shops, department store, culture house, cinema, several pubs, night disco club, etc. Larger city nearby is Rapla (25km), an administrative centre of the county, with a population of about 10 000 people. Marjamaa has good connection to Tallinn, Parnu, Haapsalu. More information on www.marjamaa.ee and www.raplamaa.ee

Terminal
Airport, harbor, bus & train stations in Tallinn; bus to Marjamaa.

Special requirements
Please bring sleeping bag and pillow, working clothes and gloves. English is the camp language.

Leisure time
Sport activities at the school stadium, swimming in the local swimming pool, hiking, excursions to the ancient settlement in Varbola, Sillaotsa Farm Museum and other places of interest of the area. Attending activities of the local youth centre. It is possible to use free days to go to Haapsalu or Parnu - Estonian popular spa towns, very lively in summer.

EST 08 KOPU VILJANDI 07.07- 20.07 MANU 7 int + 25 locals

Project
Kopu village is a centre of Community of Kopu, one of the smallest in Estonia with total population of around one thousand people. International workcamps have been taken place there since 2001. During past summers volunteers helped to build sport facilities for local school, cleaned up the school park, and did some renovation jobs in the old graveyard – maintaining fences, painting and cutting bushes. Besides practical help, the volunteers made a significant impact on community life providing new dynamics, intercultural exchange and international contacts to local youth. Inspired by years of experience Kopu Community authorities decided to continue hosting international camps and invite international volunteers this summer again. This year international camp will be combined with the national teenage workcamp taking place in Kopu at the same time.

Work
Kopu School occupies old German manor house and it is surrounded by the large park. There will be various jobs in the school park and inside the school building. The work is mainly cleaning and tidying up of the park as well as other objects of local importance of the community. Also preparing woods for the school for heating in winter period and, if weather will be dry, some hay making. Work will be mostly outdoors. Volunteers will be working along side with local youngsters of the national workcamp. The work will last only 4-5 hours a day from 9 to till lunch. After lunch there will be various activities together with local youngsters and free time for the group own activities. The age of local young people is 15-20.

Accommodation:
In the Kopu school sport facilities. There is WiFi connection in the house. Vounteers will sleep on the mattresses. Mattresses are provided, but please bring your sleeping bags. Toilets and showers are available. Meals will be prepared by kitchen staff and served in the school cantine.

Location
Kopu village lies about 20 km to the west from Viljandi, an administrative centre of the county with population of 22 000 people. Distance from Tallinn is 180 km. The area is very beautiful - hilly with many small lakes and rivers and a lot of forest with wild nature. Here begins Soomaa National Park – a very popular place for hikes and canoe trips. More information on www.visitestonia.com, www.viljandi.ee, www.soomaa.ee .

Terminal
Airport, harbor, bus & train stations in Tallinn; bus to Viljandi; local bus to Kopu.

Special requirements
No special skills are needed. Tools for the work will be provided. Please bring sleeping bag, working clothes and gloves. English and Estonian are the camp languages. It is important that the volunteers will follow the rules and schedules of the national camp. Volunteers age is 18 - 22.

Leisure time
Sport activities at accommodation site, competitions, swimming, barbeque, hiking in Soomaa National Park, biking in the area. Local community festival on the last day of the camp. Trip to Viljandi, the capital of County, visit to Tartu - second largest city in Estonia and the University centre, or to Parnu, very lively spa town on the sea side can be done by volunteers in their free time

Participation fee
Due to the lack of own resourses we are forced to ask extra fee of 30 Euro to cover costs linked to free time activities and local travel costs. It has to be paid by every participant upon arrival to the camp.

EST 09 KOESTI WATERMILL I VILJANDI 07.07 – 20.07 MANU/ RENO 10 vol

EST 17 KOESTI WATERMILL II VILJANDI 28.07 – 09.08 MANU/ RENO 10 vol

Project
The aim of this camp is to help renovation of the historical watermill Koesti. This watermill dating from the end of 18th century is an important object of heritage protection for local community. The oldest part of the building existing at present was built in the second half of 19th century. In 1930 the watermill was made two-storied and on the river side the engineering for producing electric power was built. After the Second World War several changes have been made there. Today association managing the watermill put a lot of effort into developing it into a hydroelectric plant. It is planned to start the alternative electricity generating in 2008. This is a very important step for the local community which goes along with the general plan to raise production use of energy from alternative sources in Estonia. At present such generating alternative energy projects have not been developed in Estonia yet to the noticeable extend, therefore Koesti Watermill is an important initiative which has to be supported.

Work

The work will include cleaning up the banks of Koesti creek and clearing up the green areas. You will also help with different renovation works at the watermill. Volunteers will be working 6-7 hours per day and 5 days for week under supervision of local technical leaders.

Accommodation
The accommodation facilities will be quite simple: you will stay in the mill house in camp beds. Please bring your own sleeping bag! Toilets are available. Please note that the shower will be a self-made “summer shower”, which means that there will not be any hot water. But you will have a good chance to try Estonian sauna at the weekend! Volunteers will prepare meals themselves from the food provided by hosts using cooking facilities of the house.

Location
The project is located at the border of Viljandi, a town situated in South Estonia on Sakala Upland. Town of Viljandi with its 20,000 inhabitants is an independent unit of local authority and the centre of the county. As a culture town it is well known for its valued Culture Academy, Ugala Drama Theatre and the famous international Folk Music Festival (http://www.folk.ee/ ) held yearly at the end of July. Viljandi lies 160 km from Tallinn, 98 km from Parnu and 80 km from Tartu. More information about Viljandi on www.viljandi.ee/?id=506 and www.viljandimaa.ee/turismiinfo/?lg=eng

Terminal
Airport, harbour, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus and train to Viljandi.

Special requirements
This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Be prepared for physical work. Please note rather simple washing facilities in this camp. Please bring your sleeping bag and working clothes with you.

Leisure time
There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the town where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. You can spend time at Viljandi Lake and go swimming, of course. In the weekend trips to Tartu or Parnu are possible.

EST 10 DOWN TOWN FRA TALLINN 11.07- 25.07 KIDS/ TEACH 4 vols

EST 11 DOWN TOWN DEU TALLINN 11.07- 25.07 KIDS/ TEACH 4 vols

Leisure time

There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the capital where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience the local life.

EST 12 DOWN TOWN ESP TALLINN 11.07- 25.07 KIDS/ TEACH 4 vols

Project
This camp is organized for teenagers by the language school “In Down Town” and non-profit association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite”. The school’s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to youth through language studies, meetings, visits, direct contacts with young people from abroad in the hope to help young Estonians’ integration into modern world. The main idea of the camp is to provide meaningful summer activities for local youth helping school to realize its aim. The language of the camp is Spanish.

Work
Activating teenage participants of the school’s summer camp and providing cross-cultural learning experience for them. It will be done through the games popular in the countries you represent, drama, sports, excursions, common discussions, actions for peace and nature protection, etc. Each day of the camp program will have a special theme and related activity. Volunteers along with local coordinators will be responsible for the whole program of the camp. The work can be pretty hard, involving long working hours some days, requiring high commitment and responsibility for the camp program.
The age of youngsters is 14-17. Besides local kids 6 teenage participants from abroad are expected to join this camp. It is going to be around 15 children in total. Most of local teenagers are Russian-speaking from Russian minority community of Tallinn.
NB! Since there will be German and French speaking camps taking place In Down Town School at the same time with this Spanish one some joined activities for both camps (e.g. sport competitions, parties, etc.) are foreseen.

Accommodation
In the class rooms of the school which is situated in the every centre of Tallinn. Toilets and showers are available. Please bring a sleeping bag. Volunteers will have breakfasts and dinners in their accommodation, lunches will be organized for whole camp in the city.

Location
Camp takes place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. More information on www.tallinn.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus or train station, harbor in Tallinn.

Special requirements
You have to be really motivated to work with teenagers. Some experience in work with children is an advantage. All interesting ideas of activities for kids, games etc. are welcomed. Please bring some materials, postcards, symbols of your country, posters, maps, music, etc. typical for your country and be ready to present it. Good level of Spanish is required for this camp. Minimum age of volunteers is 20.

Leisure time
There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the capital where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing & museums, festivals and concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience the local life.

EST 13 ADVENTURE CAMP I POLVA 14.07 - 27.07 MANU/ ENVI 10 vols

EST 22 ADVENTURE CAMP II POLVA 11.08 - 24.08 MANU/ ENVI 10 vols

Project
This is a special camp for those who love adventures and are ready for unexpected situations, want to do something useful and learn something new, encounter Estonian nature and make new friends. It will take place in the Polva County in the village Polgaste, the area known for its outstanding beauty and well-preserved uncultivated nature. The idea of the camp is to encounter Estonian nature and learn how to live in harmony with it. The volunteers are invited to stay in the old watermill owned by the group of friends, who plan to use this rustic place as an alternative training and a kind of meditation centre. Activity There will be one or two approximately 25-30 km one-day-long hikes to introduce you the surrounding as well as few shorter ones. Even more hikes can be organised on your request! The local host will provide you with information about herbs, plants, berries and mushrooms of this area and ways people can use it. Also teach you fishing trout from the river, hiking in the forest, surviving in the wild nature, etc. But do not expect formal lectures and exercises. The idea of the camp is learning from each other in easy relaxing and fun way. Your own contribution is appreciated! Exact activities plan depends on weather conditions.

Work
Beside hiking and adventure the volunteers are expected to work approximately 4-5 hours some of the days. Work can be quite physical – various construction/ renovation works in the old watermill and odd jobs in the forest, weir and at the riverside.

Accommodation
Volunteers will live in the big old watermill, which is quite rustic without special comfort: dry toilet, washing in the river. Sometimes volunteers can use sauna at neighbours. Volunteers will prepare meals themselves in the kitchen or on the open fire outside. Meals will be really simple. Food will be bought in the shop and from local farmers. You have to bring sleeping bag and mat.
Location
Polgaste village lies in South-Estonia. Nearest towns are Polva (15 km),Võru (20 km) and Otepaa (27km). South-Estonia is known above all for is natural richness. You will find picturesque forests and low hills varied with rivers, creeks and beautiful lakes, several national parks and reserves. From the architectural side churches, manor houses and ancient castles are certainly worth mentioning. But the greatest richness of South-Estonia is its kind and hospitable people who despite of all difficulties manage to keep their traditions. More on www.southestonia.info, www.polvamaale.ee, http://loodus.polvamaa.ee.

Terminal
Airport, harbour, bus & train station in Tallinn, bus to Kanepi.

Special requirements
Volunteers have to be flexible, adventurous and be ready to give up some comfort. You have to be in a good physical shape and be ready for hard work and long hikes. You should be interested in nature and environment protection. Note: it is hard to provide vegetarian and lactose free food. Camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to hay or cats.

Leisure time
Sport activities, wu-shu swimming, fishing, etc. Visit to Polva Local Life Museum. Excursions to the nearest bigger towns Voru and Varska as well as tour to North of Estonia are foreseen.

Participation fee
Since EstYES does not receive funds to support your participation in the camp neither from the state nor from private sponcors, you are asked to contribute 90 Euro towards cost of board and lodging, local transport and the program. The fee has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.
EST 14 ZOO I TALLINN 15.07- 26.07 MANU/ENVI 5 vols

EST 24 ZOO II TALLINN 20.08- 31.08 MANU/ENVI 5 vols

Project
The World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy adopted in 2005 puts the emphasis on wildlife conservation as one of the highest priorities for the zoos around the world. Once offering only public entertainment, the zoos today must take the role of wildlife conservation centres, breeding endangered species and supporting their recovery in the wild. Tallinn Zoo (http://www.loomaaed.ee) participates in a numerous conservation projects,playing a leading role in the reintroduction project of the European mink (Mustela lutreola). It has also provided specimens for the reintroduction of the Black vulture. Tallinn Zoo introduces the public to a variety of animals and conveys information about wildlife through interpretative signs and boards, interactive devices, printed handouts and media representations. From autumn through spring classes for young animal lovers - schoolchildren of different age are regularly conducted in the Zoo
So far Tallinn Zoo has been a partner of EstYES for the local voluntary actions. In the development of our cooperation the first international workcamp was be held in Tallinn Zoo in summer 2007. Following its success this year we introduce two camps there. Tallinn Zoo was first open on the 25th of August 1939, which means that during the second shift of the camp it will celebrate its 69th anniversary.

Work
The work mainly consists of doing various gardening jobs in the green areas of the large zoo territory: clearing and tiding up, mowing grass, cutting bushes, planting flowers. There might be as well small renovation works and various odd jobs outdoors. In case of rainy weather alternative work indoors will be found. The work is planned as 7-8 hours a day. NB! Work does not include direct contact with the animals

Accomodation:
Volunteers will stay in the residential area of Tallinn in the EstYES apartment, where long-term EVS volunteers are usually accommodated. It takes about 20 min by bus to get from there to the city centre and about 40-50 min to get to the Zoo from there. Volunteers will have two rooms, equipped kitchen, shower rooms and toilet at their disposal. They will sleep on mattresses on the floor and in beds. Please bring your sleeping bags! Volunteers have to prepare their own meals for breakfasts and dinners. Lunches will be taken together with the Zoo gardening staff at the working place. Volunteers will use public transport to go to work; the tickets will be provided by EstYES.

Location
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, the largest city with 400 000 inhabitants and nearly as many tourists during summer. You can get a lot of information on Tallinn on www.tallinn.ee or www.visitestonia.com. Zoo is situated to the west from the city centre, about 15-20 min by public transport.

Terminal
Airport, bus or train station, harbour in Tallinn.

Special requirements
No special skills required but you have to be ready for physical work. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to hay. Tools will be provided, just take your working clothes and gloves and a sleeping bag! The camp language is English.

Leisure time
Besides that volunteers will get well acquainted with the zoo and its inhabitants, there are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the capital, where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing & museums, festivals and concerts, live music, pubs, etc.

Participation fee
As EstYES does not have funds to support your participation in this camp neither from the state nor from the private sponsors, you are asked to contribute 50 Euro towards cost of board and lodging, local transport and the program. The fee has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.

EST 15 VETSITALL HIIUMAA 21.07- 03.08 MANU 5 vols

Project
Hiiumaa –according to the Nordic sagas emerged from the Baltic Sea as a small islet more than 10,000 years ago. The island of Hiiumaa was first mentioned in historical documents as a deserted island called Dageida in 1228. The first inhabitants settled down at the end of the 13th century. Hiiumaa now is the second biggest island of Estonia: its area is 965 sq. km, population around 11 000. It has many historical and nature sights, and there are kind people known for their hospitality and good sense of humour.
Vetsitall is a tourist farm established on the site of old stables built in 1843. It is situated on the small island Kassari (19 sq. km) which is linked to Hiiumaa. Vetsitall provides accommodation, camping, catering, excursions, etc. promoting eco-tourism, keeping national heritage and cultural traditions and introducing it to the World. The area provides a lot of possibilities for eco-tourism - with its beautiful sand dunes, pine woods and the high coastal junipers Kassari Island is ideal for hiking, picnics, camping, sunbathing and swimming. Kaina Bay between Kassari and Kaina and the numerous islets form a bird sanctuary with 70 different species - ideal place for bird watchers and nature lovers. More information on http://www.vetsitall.ee/eng/tutvustus.php
For the number of years EstYES has been supporting the movement of tourist eco-farms in the rural areas of Estonia by means of workcamps. And this camp works for the same idea. It gives a great chance to experience everyday Estonian country life on the beautiful island of Hiiumaa!

Work

The work will mainly include cleaning and tidying up of the area of the farm, mowing grass, assisting tourist farm with various seasonal works at the camping, kitchen end even in the pub. For some days volunteers may be asked to work in the local museum. The working day is 6-7 hours. One day a week is free but not necessarily on weekend.

Accommodation
In the camping houses of Vetsitall, where volunteers will have 2 rooms. Toilet, hot water, sauna is available. Meals will be served in the local pub.

Location
Hiiumaa Island lies in the Baltic Sea west of Tallinn, 22 km from the mainland. Vetsitall is located near to seashore on Kassari Island. The nearest town Kaina is about 10km away. See map on www.vetsitall.ee/eng/kaart.php# More information on www.hiiumaa.ee

Terminal
Airport, harbor, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus to Rohukula and ferry to Hiiumaa.

Special requirements
This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Note: it is not easy to provide diverse vegetarian and lactose free food on the island.

Leisure time
Sport activities sunbathing, swimming, hiking, birds watching, etc. Very good camp for nature lovers! It is possible to get acquainted with the different farm work. Excursion around the island is planned. Life music, dancing and parties in the local pub on weekends. Participants can join Estonian folk dances parties which are run every weekend in Vetsitall.

EST 18 MARJAMAA FESTIVAL 28.07- 09.08 MANU/ FEST 10 vols

Project
It became a good tradition for EstYES to organize international workcamps in co-operation with Marjamaa Community, which is the largest community of Estonia. It lies on the half way between Tallinn and Parnu, and it is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage: ancient settlement in Varbola, XIII century church in Marjamaa, chapel in Haimre, numerous German manor houses of XVIII-XIX centuries, etc. Local authorities see in the international camps an important tool for local development - not only in terms of work done by volunteers but mainly for introduction multicultural dimension to the population of local communities in the country. The camp will take place in the village of Marjamaa, the centre of the community. The task of the camp is to assist local authorities’ maintenance plan.

Work
Clearing and tiding up, mowing grass, cutting bushes, various odd jobs in- and outdoors. This work may take place not only in Marjamaa but also in other smaller villages of the community. There will be international Marjamaa Folklore Festival and Days of the Village on 30.07-03.08, so volunteers will be asked to help it out doing various practical jobs. It is also expected that volunteers will contribute to the festival by introducing their national culture, music, even food and dinks to the locals as well as organizing games and activities for local children.

Accomodation:
Volunteers will stay in the premises of the Community House of Marjamaa right in the centre of village, sleeping on the mattresses. Please bring a sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available and it will be possible to try Estonian sauna. Volunteers will be eating in the school canteena and local pubs. The possibility of making own food is limited.

Location
Marjamaa is a village with about 4 000 inhabitants on the half way between Tallinn and Parnu. Distance from Marjamaa to Tallinn is 70 km. Being an administrative centre of community, Marjamaa has several shops, department store, culture house, cinema, several pubs, night disco club, etc. Larger city nearby is Rapla (25km), an administrative centre of the county, with a population of about 10 000 people. Marjamaa has good connection to Tallinn, Parnu, Haapsalu. More information on www.marjamaa.ee and www.raplamaa.ee

Terminal
Airport, harbor, bus & train stations in Tallinn; bus to Marjamaa.

Special requirements
Please bring sleeping bag and pillow, working clothes and gloves. It will be great if you could think about your contribution to the festival and bring some materials, music, games as well as national food/ drinks for it. If you can present folk songs or dances from your country or teach others it you really should not hesitate to do it J English is the camp language.

Leisure time
Sport activities at the school stadium, swimming in the local swimming pool, hiking, excursions to the ancient settlement in Varbola, Sillaotsa Farm Museum and other places of interest of the area. It is possible to use free days to go to Haapsalu or Parnu - Estonian popular spa towns, very lively in summer. Meetings with other camps taking place at the same time can be organized. During camp there will be international Marjamaa Folklore Festival ad Days of the Village where volunteers can join diverse activities and parties with the participants and locals.

EST 19 MAIDLA RAPLA 29.07- 10.08 MANU/ KIDS 8 int+12 locals

Project
Maidla is an orphanage, which was established over 50 year ago on the site of the old German manor house. It caters for 40 youngsters aged 3 to 18. Children attend school, gymnasium or professional school in the county. The aim of the institution is to take care of children, create good conditions for their living there, ensure necessary medical and psychological treatment, organize free time activities for them and finally, prepare them for the independent life in future.
Besides the manor houses and the park, which occupies 3 ha, Maidla has also a garden, which supplies institution with vegetables. Naturally there is a lot of practical work to do there, especially in summer, and assistance of international volunteers will be appreciated.
Although many children will be away for the whole period of camp living in the “support families”, those staying in Maidla will join volunteers for work and leisure.

Work
Maintenance works in the park and on the territory of institution, possibly light renovation and painting work in the building, preparing and piling up fire woods for heating in winter and other odd jobs outdoors and indoors. Another task of the camp will be to activate youngsters of Maidla involving them to the practical work, running a leisure time program for them, organizing games and sport activities, introducing volunteers’ home countries and cultures, providing practice of English language, etc. There will be around 15 young people aged 5 to 17 in Maidla at the time of the camp.

Accomodation:
Volunteers will stay in the separate house, which is normally occupied by the eldest children. They will have 2-3 bedded rooms, shower, toilet, washing mashine. Sauna is available as well. Meals will be prepared by volunteers themselves in the instituton’s kitchen from the food provided by the institution.

Location
Maidla is a tiny village, which lies 10 km east from Rapla, an administrative centre of the county with 7 000 inhabitants. Distance from Tallinn is about 60 km. Area around has a lot of small rivers and lakes as well as forests with wild life – nice place for hikes, swimming, enjoying nature. More information on www.raplamaa.ee

Terminal
Airport, harbour, bus & train stations in Tallinn; bus & train to Rapla; bus to Maidla.

Special requirements
No special requirements. Tools will be provided. Please bring working clothes and gloves. It would be very helpful if you could bring games, songs popular in your countries, ideas for activities with children, anything you can use for work with kids and teenagers of Maidla. Your previous experience in work with kids is an advantage. English is the camp language.

Leisure time:
Various joined activities with Maidla youngsters. Hikes in the forest. Sport activities using institution’s facilities. Excursions and visits to the places of interest in the area. Trip to the seaside in Parnu can be organised. It is possible to visit other workcamps taking place the same time in this region. Besides during this time of year, there will be various cultural events in Rapla and neighbour villages (like Marjamaa Folk Festival) which is possible to attend.
EST 20 JARVAMAA CAMP PAIDE 04.08 - 17.08 MANU 8 int + 10 locals
Project
Jarvamaa - Jarva County lies in the very centre of Estonia, it covers area of 2700 km2 and has a total population of about 40 000 people. This area is known for he rich history, which left a lot of objects of historical and cultural heritage, as well as for its beautiful nature with hills, forests, springs, rivers and lakes. The idea of the camp, held for the second time in cooperation with local authorities, is to assist their maintenance plan. Another important aim of the camp is introduction of multiculturalism and offering intercultural exchange to local young people of this rural area, who will be very much involved to the camp.
Work
The work will include cleaning up the banks of Navesti River and Lake Eistvere and tidying up green areas. The first week the camp will be spent in the Imavere community. The second week volunteers will work in the town of Turi, where they will do some landscaping and general maintenance on the objects of local importance. Volunteers will be working 5-7 hours per day and 5 days for week under supervision of local technical leaders. Local young people will be joining international volunteers for work and leisure.

Accommodation
In the school building in the class rooms on the mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Toilets and showers are available, as well as kitchen with necessary equipment for cooking. Volunteers will have to make some of the meals (e.g. breakfasts on their own) while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals.

Location
Imavere village lies in central-Estonia, halfway from Tallinn to Tartu, where the main road turns to Viljandi. Distance from Tallinn is 120 km, from Tartu -70 km, from Viljandi - 40 km. Larger cities nearby are Poltsamaa (10 km) and Paide, the capital of Jarva County (20 km). More information on www.jarva.ee , www.visitestonia.com

Terminal
Airport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn, local bus from Tallinn to Poltsamaa or Paide. Transfer from Poltsamaa or Paide to Imavere will be offered.

Special requirements
No special requirements, except being ready for physical work. Please bring working clothes and gloves as well as sleeping bags. Your interest towards history and contemporary life of local communities will be rewarded and appreciated.

Leisure time
Swimming in the local lakes and rivers, hiking. Bikes will be offered for excursions to the sites nearby and minibus for longer trips. It is planned to visit ostrich farm, Estonian Diary Museum and sawmill in Imavere, Põltsama Castle as well as towns of Põltsamaa, Paide and Viljandi. This camp is absolutely suitable for people who like the rural life and want to learn more about history and culture of Estonia staying in its heart.

EST 23 CULTURE FACTORY TALLINN 19.08 - 02.09 RENO/ FEST 8 vols

Project
In the buildings of a former Soviet rubber plant Polymer NGO Culture Factory is developing an environment for workshops for artists and musicians, cultural events, youth activities etc. The former industrial spaces are being renovated for new uses as exhibition and concert halls, dancing, theatre and visual arts studios, cultural, youth and leisure activities. This year Culture Factory in cooperation with EstYES invites international volunteers to help renovation works in the former factory continuing its transformation into alternative cultural centre as well as to meeting artists, get experience with various workshops and help preparing and running annual alternative art festival.
The Culture Factory is a partner of the international Trans Europe Halles Network, an organisation uniting similar centres all over Europe. More information on www.teh.net and www.kultuuritehas.ee

Work
As the factory buildings have stood derelict for years, lots of cleaning-up has to be done. Be ready for the hard and dirty work! It will be some renovation works, painting, fixing windows, cleaning, etc. but also jobs linked to the festival - like preparation/ decoration of the rooms, putting exhibitions, transporting stuff, etc. The work will normally last 6-7 hours a day.

Accommodation
Volunteers will live in the factory building in a studio, where they will have a big room for living and equipped kitchen for preparing own meals. Toilets and showers are available in the factory. Beds, mattresses and linens will be provided, so there is no need to bring sleeping bags.

Location
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia. You can get a lot of information on Tallinn on www.tallinn.ee and www.visitestonia.com . The Culture Factory is situated quite in the centre of Tallinn within walking distance (20 min) to mediaeval old town, museums, pubs with intensive nightlife, etc.

Terminal
Airport, bus or train station, harbor in Tallinn.

Special requirements
There are no special requirements. Tools will be provided. Please bring working clothes and gloves. Camp language is English.

Leisure time
On site volunteers are welcome to take part in the festival and get acquainted with the work of artists and artisans. During the camp Culture Factory will run the traditional festival, so a lot of cultural activities and parties are foreseen: art, performances, music, etc. Besides, there are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp takes place in the capital where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonian artists.

Participation fee
Since EstYES (neither its camp partner NGO Culture Factory) does not receive sufficient financial support for this camp from municipality nor from private sources we have to charge participants an extra fee of 70 Euro. It has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp, and it is to cover costs of materials as well as some cultural activities.

EST 25 RISTITEE FARM HIIUMAA 15.09- 28.09 ENVI 10 vols

Project
Hiiumaa according to the Nordic sagas emerged from the Baltic Sea as a small islet more than 10,000 years ago. The island of Hiiumaa was first mentioned in historical documents as a deserted island called Dageida in 1228. The first inhabitants settled down at the end of the 13th century. Hiiumaa now is the second biggest island of Estonia: its area is 965 sq. km, population around 12 000. It has many historical and nature sights, and there are kind people known for their hospitality and good sense of humor. Ristitee farm is situated on the small island Kassari (19 sq. km) which is linked to Hiiumaa. The farm has about 40 horses and it specializes in eco-tourism in Kassari and horse riding for tourists. Indeed the area provides a lot of possibilities for this - with its beautiful sand dunes, pine woods and the high coastal junipers Kassari Island is ideal for hiking, picnics, camping, sunbathing and swimming. Kaina Bay between Kassari and Kaina and the numerous islets form a bird sanctuary with 70 different species - ideal place for bird watchers and nature lovers. The idea of the camp is to assist the protection of one of the environmental objects - coastal meadows, which are unique in Europe. Give hand to Kassari people and have the great chance to experience everyday Estonian country life on the beautiful island of Hiiumaa!

Work

Volunteers will be mainly working on preserving coastal meadows. This work will include cleaning and tidying up, cutting unwanted grass and bushes, deleting plants not typical for the meadows. This is an outdoors work in the very wet area. In addition there can be some odd jobs in the farm, especially in the apple garden. The working day is 6-7 hours. One day a week is free but not necessarily on weekend.

Accommodation
In the separate house on the sleeping mats. Volunteers have to bring sleeping bags. Toilet, hot water, sauna is available. Volunteers will have to prepare meals themselves however with the help of locals.

Location
Hiiumaa Island lies in the Baltic Sea west of Tallinn, 22 km from the mainland. Ristitee farm is situated on the seashore very close to the forest. The nearest village is 10km away.

Terminal
Airport, harbor, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus to Rohukula and ferry to Hiiumaa.

Special requirements
This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Note: it is hard to provide diverse vegetarian and lactose free food on the island. Volunteers have to bring rubber boots, waterproof clothes and pocket torch. Volunteers aged over 35 are especially welcome!

Leisure time
Sunbathing and swimming, hiking, birds watching, etc. Very good camp for nature lovers! Excursion around the island is planned. Since Ristitee is also a horse farm you will get the possibility to exercise horse riding.
EST T1 DOWN TOWN ENG I TALLINN 29.06 - 11.07 TEEN/STUDY 12 int+25 local
EST T8 DOWN TOWN ENG II TALLINN 27.07- 08.08 TEEN/STUDY 12 int+25 local

Project

International language camp is organized by the language school “In Down Town”, non-profit association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite” (ALPS) and youth exchange association EstYES. The camp is aimed to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the teenagers aged 14 -17 through language studies and direct contact with young people from abroad in the hope to help young Estonians to integrate into modern world. At the same time this camp gives foreign participants a great chance to meet youngsters of Estonia and experience local life staying in the local host families.

Program
Camp program includes visits to museums, sightseeing in the Estonian capital, meetings with organizations, social games and performances in the open air, actions for peace and nature protection, talks and discussions at the round table. Each day of the camp has its own theme and a special activity. To activate teenagers and run the program there will be 8 international volunteers and members of local school staff.

Accommodation
In the apartments of the host families in Tallinn. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in their host families, lunches – all together in the city.

Location
Camp will take place in Tallinn - the capital of Estonia. More information on www.tallinn.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus & train station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up by families at the point of arrival is possible upon request.

Special requirements
We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. English is a camp language. The age of participants is 14 - 17.

Participation fee
Unlike the traditional camp there will be no work but linguistic studies and informal educational activities. Besides regular costs for board, lodging, domestic transport, materials, etc. the program involves extra expenses for excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its camp partner ALPS does not receive any financial support for this camp from municipality or any private sources to make camp happened we have to charge the participation fee of 175 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp.

EST T2 SOOMETSA I PARNU 01.07- 12.07 ENVI/ TEEN 8 int + 8 locals

EST T9 SOOMETSA II PARNU 28.07- 08.08 ENVI/ TEEN 8 int + 8 locals

Project
The camp will take place in tiny Soometsa village of Parnu County. Local community sees in the international camps an important tool for local development – not just in terms of work done by the volunteers but mainly for introduction of multiculturalism to the population of small places in rural area through intercultural exchange and international contacts given to local youth. This project is organized by the initiative of NGO Soometsa Village Association for the children and youth of Soometsa. The project’s aim is bring fresh ideas into the life of a small village and contribute to the local development by creating facilities for the leisure time of local youth. A side idea of the camp is to give local youngsters the opportunity to learn and practice English in a non-formal way and friendly atmosphere meeting their peers from abroad. Most of those kids have very little chance to meet foreigners, so they have an actual need to discover new cultures and try a new way of communication. International volunteers coming to such a small village will promote intercultural exchange and help the local people to broaden their horizons.
Work
The general theme of the camp is Environment. Volunteers will help creation of nature trail in the nature reserve putting pointers and stands, making benches, preparing maps, etc. Another work is to help general cleaning and tidying up of the area around Community House. A group of local youngsters will be sharing work and leisure with the international group of volunteers.
Accommodation
Volunteers will live in the Community House. It has toilet, shower and equipped kitchen. Volunteers will have to cook themselves from ingredients provided by community. It will be possible to try famous Estonian sauna.
Special requirements
No special requirements. Please bring working clothes and gloves.
The age of vols is 14-16 for the first shift and 16-18 for the second one.

Location
Haedemeeste area, where Soometsa is situated, is distinctive Estonian biogeographical region of bogs, holding a big variety of valuable nature species. Soometsa is surrounded by Rannametsa-Soometsa nature reserves. www.luitemaa.eoy.ee/main_eng.htm Soometsa is actually a group of farm houses. It is 7 km long, has only 150 inhabitants mostly farmers. It is located in the Pärnu County, lying 25 km to the South from the Estonian „summer capital“ - the city of Parnu, famous as the most delightful of resorts, featuring various attractions especially during summer season. More information about Soometsa is on www.soometsa.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus or train station, harbor in Tallinn; bus to Parnu; local bus to Soometsa.

Leisure time
The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience local life. Possible activities to do: sport, games, workshops, competitions, exhibitions, hiking (Soometsa is a beautiful nature resource), excursions to the places of interest of the area. Visit to Parnu, famous spa town, a summer capital of Estonia, is foreseen.

Participation fee
Due to the lack of financial support for this project a participation fee of 120 Euro is requested from the volunteers to cover the costs of board and lodging, leisure time activities as well as administrative and pedagogical costs. It has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.
EST T3 PARSTI VILJANDI 02.07- 13.07 MANU 15 int + 30 locals
Project This project will take place in Parsti Community. Local authorities see the international camps an important tool for local development – not only in terms of work done by volunteers but mainly for introduction of multiculturalism to the population of small places in the rural areas through intercultural exchange and international contacts given to local youth. That is why international volunteers will be working and living along with the group of local youth, who will share work and leisure with volunteers. The practical side of this camp, organized in cooperation with Parsti administration is to help tiding up the schools parks and take care of historical and cultural objects of Parsti Community.
Work The work will be mostly outdoors and last 3-5 hours a day. The work will be mainly tidying up the schools park and maintaining of some historical and cultural sites of Parsti Community - renovating fences, painting, cutting bushes, etc. Some seasonal work in the park is possible. The rest of the day will be filled in by diverse activities like excursions, visits, games, sport, etc. This part will be run as an adventure type of camp with some survival practices organised together with the Estonian Defense League. A group of local youth will join international volunteers to share work, camp life and leisure with them.
Accommodation Volunteers will stay in the large tents. You have to bring sleeping bags, mattress and warm clothes, tents will be provided. If nights will be cold there will be heating inside the tents. Toilets and showers will be available outdoors. Meals will be served outside, however the volunteers will be asked to help out with the cleaning. For some evening barbeque is planned.
Location Parsti Community is situated in South-Estonia on the western part of the Sakala upland bordering on the Viljandi town in the east. It has the total area of 210 sq km and the population of 3600 people, who live in 26 villages and the market town of Ramsi. The territory of the community is bisected by ancient Raudna Valley & the Raudna River. Large forests are situated in the western part of the area; fields and grasslands lie on the fertile moraine plain originated from the glacial era. More info on www.visitestonia.com, www.viljandimaa.ee, www.viljandi.ee.
Terminal Airport, harbor, bus & train stations Tallinn; bus & train to Viljandi; local bus to Kulmallika.
Special requirements No special skills are needed. Tools for the work will be provided. Please bring sleeping bags, mattress, warm clothes, working clothes and gloves. English is the camp language. The age of volunteers is 14-17.
Leisure time Joined activities with local youngsters of the camp – swimming, hiking, sunbathing, sports, games and excursions to the places of interest of the area.

Participation fee
Due to the lack of financial support for this project a participation fee of 100 Euro is requested from the volunteers to cover costs of board and lodging, leisure time activities as well as administrative and pedagogical costs. It has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.

EST T4 DOWN TOWN FRA TALLINN 13.07- 25.07 TEEN/ STUDY 6 int+10 local

Project
An international language camp is organized by the language school “In Down Town”, non-profit association “Alternative Language programs Satellite” and youth exchange association EstYES. The camp is aimed to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the teenagers aged 14 -17 through language studies and direct contact with young people from abroad in the hope to help young Estonians to integrate into the modern world. At the same time this camp gives foreign participants a good chance to meet youngsters of Estonia and experience the local life staying in the local host families. The language of this camp is French.

Program
Camp program includes visits to museums and sightseeing of the Estonian capital, meetings with organizations, social games and performances in the open air, actions to protect peace and environment, talks and discussions at the round table. Each day of the camp has its own theme and a special activity. To activate teenagers there will be 4 international volunteers and members of the school staff.
NB! Since there will be German and Spanish speaking camps taking place In Down Town School at the same time with this French one some joined activities for both camps like sport competitions, parties, etc. are foreseen.

Accommodation
In the apartments of host families in Tallinn. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in the host families, lunches – all together in the city.

Location
Camp takes place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. More information on www.tallinn.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus & train station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up by host families at the point of arrival is possible upon request.

Special requirements
We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. Since French is a camp language, relatively good knowledge of spoken French is required in this camp. The age of participants is 14 - 17.

Participation fee
Unlike the traditional camp there will be no work but linguistic studies and informal educational activities. Besides regular costs for board, lodging, domestic transport, materials, etc. the program involves extra expenses for excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its camp partner ALPS does not receive any financial support for this camp from municipality or any private sources to make camp happened we have to charge the participation fee of 175 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp.
EST T5 DOWN TOWN DEU TALLINN 13.07- 25.07 TEEN/ STUDY 6 int+10 local

Project

An international language camp is organized by the language school “In Down Town”, non-profit association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite” and youth exchange association EstYES. The camp is aimed to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the teenagers aged 14 -17 through language studies and direct contacts with young people from abroad in the hope to help young Estonians to integrate into the modern world. At the same time this camp gives foreign participants a good chance to meet youngsters of Estonia and experience local life staying in the local host families. The language of this camp is German.

Program
Camp program includes visits to museums and sightseeing of the Estonian capital, meetings with organizations, social games and performances in the open air, actions to protect peace and environment, talks and discussions at the round table. Each day of the camp has its own theme and a special activity. To activate teenagers there will be 4 international volunteers and members of the school staff.
NB! Since there will be French and Spanish speaking camps taking place In Down Town School at the same time with this German one some joined activities for both camps like sport competitions, parties, etc. are foreseen.

Accommodation
In the apartments of the host families in Tallinn. Participants will have breakfast and dinner in the host families, lunch – all together in the city.

Location
Camp takes place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. More information on www.tallinn.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus & train station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up by host families at the arrival point is possible upon request.

Special requirements
We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. Since German is a camp language, relatively good level of spoken German is required. The age of participants is 14 - 17.

Participation fee

Project

An international language camp is organized by the language school “In Down Town”, non-profit association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite” and youth exchange association EstYES. The camp is aimed to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the teenagers aged 14 -17 through language studies and direct contacts with young people from abroad in the hope to help young Estonians to integrate into the modern world. At the same time this camp gives foreign participants a good chance to meet youngsters of Estonia and experience local life staying in the local host families. The language of this camp is Spanish.

Program
Camp program includes visits to museums and sightseeing of the Estonian capital, meetings with organizations, social games and performances in the open air, actions to protect peace and environment, talks and discussions at the round table. Each day of the camp has its own theme and a special activity. To activate teenagers there will be 4 international volunteers and members of the school staff.
NB! Since there will be French and German speaking camps taking place In Down Town School at the same time with this Spanish one some joined activities for both camps like sport competitions, parties, etc. are foreseen.

Accommodation
In the apartments of the host families in Tallinn. Participants will have breakfast and dinner in the host families, lunch – all together in the city.

Location
Camp takes place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. More information on www.tallinn.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus & train station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up by host families at the arrival point is possible upon request.

Special requirements
We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. Since Spanish is a camp language, relatively good level of spoken Spanish is required. The age of participants is 14 - 17.

Participation fee

Unlike the traditional camp there will be no work but linguistic studies and informal educational activities. Besides regular costs for board, lodging, domestic transport, materials, etc. the program involves extra expenses for excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its camp partner ALPS does not receive any financial support for this camp from municipality or any private sources to make camp happened we have to charge the participation fee of 175 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp.
EST T7 KUUSTE MALEV TARTU 16.07- 27.07 MANU 15 int +15 locals Project This camp will take place in South-Estonia in Tartu County. The global aim of this project is to restore the old tradition of summer students’ work camps (called “Malev” in Estonian), which where really popular in 70s and 80s in Estonia. Those years thousands of school students during their summer vacations went voluntarily to the countryside to help farmers to do seasonal works and to spend their free time in a meaningful way in the great atmosphere of adventure and friendship. Nowadays some youth organisations are trying to re-introduce old tradition, and the camp in Kuuste is one of such attempts. The participation of international volunteers is seen as an innovative and attractive element aimed to introduce multiculturalism to the youth through intercultural exchange and contacts local youth will get working alongside with international volunteers. Living and working together is the best way to learn about each other!
Work Mainly manual work around cultural & historical objects: cleaning up the historical school park, maintaining fences, painting, cutting bushes around old school house. International volunteers will work and live together with local youngsters aged 15-18. Working time will be after breakfast till lunchtime. After lunch there will be various sport and culture activities for the group.
The work takes place from 17th to 24th of July. On 25th and 26th of July there will be a reunion of 7 local camps (Malevs) of Tartu County in Lahte. It will gather around 200 young people for the sport and music competitions, big party and fun.

Accommodation
Accommodation will be in the Kuuste school house. Please bring sleeping bag and mat. Toilet and showers are available. Meals will be prepared 3 times a day by kitchen stuff.

Location
Tartu County lies between two big lakes – Lake Peipsi and Lake Vortsjarv. County capital Tartu is university town with 100 000 inhabitants. More information on www.tartumaa.ee, www.visitestonia.com, http://turism.tartumaa.ee Kuuste, where the camp takes place, lies 17km from Tartu.

Terminal
Airport, harbor, bus or train station in Tallinn; bus to Tartu.

Special requirements
No special skills are needed. Tools for the work will be provided. Please bring sleeping bag, working clothes and gloves. English is the camp language. The age of volunteers is 15-17.

Leisure time
After the work there will be games, discussions, brainstorming, culture and sport activities, hikes, theme parties, dance parties etc. Besides all organized activities there is enough space for your ideas. There will be also an excursion around South-Estonia. Some culture events and festivals are being held in Tartu at the same time with the camp and visits to Tartu are foreseen. The big reunion of 7 camps with contests, sport, music, parties will be held in Lahte on 25th -26th of July.

Partiicpation fee
To cover administrative and pedagogical costs as well as the costs for leisure time activities of this camp participation fee of 70 Euro is requested from volunteers. It has to be paid upon arrival to the camp.

GENERAL REGULATION FOR HOSTING TEENAGERS IN THE CAMPS IN ESTONIA

Accommodation is usually separate for boys and girls, 5-8 people in the room. Washing in shower does not have to be provided every day, but 2-3 times a week, however in reality it can be available on request every day. The standard of accommodation and facilities are controlled by sanitary service. It has to be accepted for each camp before it starts.

Food is normally given 3-4 times a day. There are special rules concerning food for children (amount of calories, nutrition, diversity, etc). Kitchen facilities and quality of food is regular checked by sanitary service.

Pick up service on arrival can be arranged upon request either by host families, where teenage participants stay, or by EstYES staff. In latter case we may have to charge modest contribution to cover costs of going to airport/ bus station/ terminal in the harbour.

Each child has to present medical certificate to be accepted to the camp. In case of any decease additional information form parents is requested. If child has to take any medicine and brings it to the camp, it is kept by doctor or educator and given to child according to his needs. In case of serious illness, which cannot be treated at the camp, child is sent home. There must be a doctor in the camp available 24 hours a day. It is obligatory to have health insurance by foreign participants.

Safety: the camp director and leaders have the responsibility for safety of children. There are certain restrictions concerning swimming, going alone from the camp, doing sport. Camp staff passes training and exams on first aid and fire situation. There is fire fighting equipment in the camp. Fire safety is checked by fire fighting authorities.

Going out of the camp without adult is usually a matter of internal regulation of each camp and it takes into account the general situation, camp location, surrounding, etc. According to national legislation it is not allowed for teenagers to stay out after 22.00 without accompanying adults. If parents during camp visit want to take child for a walk they write voucher to the camp administration to take out the responsibility for child from administration to themselves.

The number of leaders is counted as one per 10-12 kids. The educator is always an adult with pedagogical education. All leaders have to pass special training by Ministry of Education, make exam and get certificate, which is valid for 5 years. After this period they have to make new course and exam. There is also additional training on behalf of the camp.

Swimming is allowed only under supervision of adults: one adult in the water, another on shore and in the groups of 7-10 people. Normally swimming should last 7-12 min depending on age of children and water temperature. For leisure time activities general discipline rules apply. The main idea is that games, exercises, etc. should not disturb or endanger other participants. Practically there should be always an adult with the group for the supervision.

Working hours does not exceed 3-6 hours a day. Physically demanding work is not allowed. Camp organisers provide safety during work, explaining the rules and monitoring it.

Smoking is prohibited in the camps. It is not allowed for those under 18 by Estonian law. Consuming of any alcohol is strictly prohibited in the camps. It is not allowed for those under 18 by Estonian law. Any drugs are strictly prohibited in the camps and by the Estonian law. All this is not only the question of legal responsibility of educator, but the matter of national legislation and administrative regulation, and in case of the violation of these rules the criminal or administrative responsibility may be applied to teenage participant!

EST MTV SOOMETSA MTV PARNU 19.05 - 17.08 KIDS 1 vol

Project

This project is organized for the children and youth of Soometsa village by the initiative and with the support of Parnu County Regional Development Centre The project’s aim is bring fresh ideas into the life of a village and contribute to the local development by managing interactive functioning youth-room in the new Community House, suggesting and running various summer activites for the local kids, giving them an opportunity to learn and practice English in a non-formal way and friendly atmosphere. Most of those kids have little possibility to meet foreigners before, so they have an actual need to discover new cultures and try a new way of communication. The mission of the international volunteer coming to such a small village is to promote cultural exchanges and help the local people to broaden their horizons.
Work
The volunteer is expected to help running the youth-room in the Soometsa Community House and to organise summer activities for local youth and children. There are about 30 children and youngsters with whom the volunteer are supposed to work with while the parents are at work during the day time. There are two age groups – kids under 11 and between 12 and 16. It is challenging task to communicate with the kids as their English may be not good enough, but take it positively and be creative! Possible activities to do: sport, games, other outdoor activities, workshops, competitions, exhibitions, hiking (Soometsa is a beautiful nature resource), excursions, initiating non-formal language courses (maybe a Conversation club with interactive communication). The latter can be actually mutual, if volunteer is interested to learn some Estonian! There is also some manual work to do like maintaining a sport ground close to the Community House. As there will be two teenage workcamps in July and August with 8 international and 8 local participants MTV volunteer is also expected to become a coordinator of these camps.
Board & lodging
Volunteer will have a room in the Community House. It also has toilet, shower and fully equipped kitchen, where volunteer will cook using the ingredients provided by local community. Sleeping bag is needed.
Special requirements
Good knowledge of English and high motivation to work with children is required. Previous experience in project management and organizational skills is an asset. All interesting ideas of activities for kids, games etc. are welcome. You should be ready to live in a very small place in the country side and do physical work time to time. It will be really appreciated if volunteer is a non-smoker. Volunteer will be working in close contacts with the kids, so (s)he is kindly asked not to drink alcohol in the Community House. The minimum age is 20.

Location
Hademeeste area is distinctive Estonian bio-geographical region of bogs, holding a big variety of valuable nature species. Soometsa is surrounded by Rannametsa-Soometsa nature reserves. www.luitemaa.eoy.ee/main_eng.htm Soometsa village is a group of farm houses, laying in the 7 km long area, located in the Hademeeste parish of Parnu County www.aboutromania.com/EstoniaMap.gif It lies 25 km to south from the Estonian summer capital city Parnu, which is famous as the most delightful of resorts, featuring various attractions especially during summer season. The total population of Soometsa community is 150. The inhabitants are mostly farmers. NB! The village is a long way from the municipality centre and there are no services, shops, school, etc. there. More information about Soometsa on www.soometsa.ee

Terminal
Airport, bus or train station, harbor in Tallinn; bus to Pärnu; local bus to Soometsa.

Leisure time This project provides excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience vivid local life during three summer months. You might wish to visit Tallinn (about 2 hours from Parnu by bus) some days which could be connected with Medieval Market in Old Town of Tallinn 10-13 July and the Beer Summer Festival 2-6 July (www.ollesummer.ee) or other events. For more information about traveling in Estonia, please, check www.turismiweb.ee/en/, www.maaturism.ee/new/index.php?keel=eng, www.visitestonia.com

FIYE, POLAND

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:00:06 CDT

WORKCAMPS

SUMMER PROGRAMME 2008
General Remarks
· We will accept applications to our workcamps from April 1st
· There are no reservations on FIYE workcamps
· Individual applications are not accepted
· FIYE does not provide any type of insurance for international volunteers, excluding first aid treatment. Therefore all volunteers are recommended to obtain their own insurance before coming to Poland.
· FIYE sends all exchange-related documents to the partner organisations concerned (not directly to the volunteers) and expects the same procedure from its partners.

Visit our website www.fiye.pl where you will find:

current exchange balance with partner organizations
VEF of Polish volunteers
Info Sheets for FIYE workcamps (3 weeks before the camp)

There will also be a section for incoming volunteers where they will have access to:

- information about their workcamp
- contacts to other volunteers

· During the season, please send all documents by e-mail to the following addresses:

E-mail: fiye_workcamps@fiye.info
fiye@fiye.info

Our postal address:
Stowarzyszenie Promocji Wolontariatu - FIYE Poland
ul. Meissnera 1/3, lok. 319
03-982 Warszawa
POLAND

Phone: +48 22 4665680
Fax: +48 22 2112080

website: www.fiye.pl, www.workcamps.pl

Contact persons: Anna Pios, Anna Dolińska, Dorota Włodarczyk
Office hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM
ABOUT FIYE AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS

FIYE is a vibrant Polish non-governmental and non-profit organisation. Ever since it was established in 1989, FIYE has been active in the field of voluntary service and particularly committed to international youth exchange programmes. Throughout the years, FIYE has developed and successfully carried out a considerable number of volunteer projects with special regard to short-term summer projects (workcamps) and long-term programmes lasting 6-12 months. FIYE considers voluntary service programmes as a unique and excellent form of maintaining international contacts, fostering youth exchange, enabling participants to fight cross-cultural barriers, and developing bonds of long-lasting friendships. Furthermore, FIYE aims at popularising the currently vital concepts of mutual help, solidarity, peace and civic awareness. Volunteers participating in FIYE's projects always emphasise the fact that due to their "Polish experience," they have grown more responsible, open-minded and above all, have managed to stand up to a challenge, test themselves in demanding conditions and initiate a cross-cultural dialogue, which they consider rewarding and valuable in today's world.

Each year over 200 foreign volunteers participate in FIYE's summer workcamps. Additionally, FIYE hosts around 12 young people for long-term programmes. Due to our successful co-operation with other organisations active in the field of volunteering, FIYE also has the pleasure of annually sending about 200 Polish youth abroad to take part in similar projects. Summer workcamps are usually organised in towns and villages and hosted by small communities and their local authorities. FIYE runs social projects for physically and mentally disabled people and also for those coming from abandoned, poor and disadvantaged environments. Additionally, volunteers may take part in renovation/construction projects or such that require simple manual work. The work which the volunteers undertake is particularly useful and valuable to the local people, because it would not be possible otherwise. Moreover, the volunteers have the opportunity to experience contact with the genuine local people, which guarantees a true insight into the community, its daily life and its customs.

SOME GENERAL INFORMATION FOR VOLUNTEERS:

All volunteers who wish to take part in projects organised by FIYE are required to fulfil the following criteria:

Be between 18 and 26 years of age (volunteers above 26 are also welcome to apply - individual cases will be considered)
Speak some English, be able to understand simple instructions, follow safety regulations, and take part in workcamp life related discussions. Volunteers applying to work and teach English in the course of a workcamp must speak English fluently and possess some basic pedagogical skills in order to run workshops, teaching English to foreigners, etc. They should be open, interactive and tolerant.
For certain social projects, volunteers are expected to be highly motivated and dedicated to working with disadvantaged and disabled individuals. They should be ready to provide all kinds of assistance to the local staff, be responsible both for themselves and others, and be flexible and open-minded. If explicitly stated, FIYE might require some recommendations or documents certifying language skills or previous experience and involvement in similar social projects.

SOME INFORMATION CONCERNING WORK:

Volunteers will be expected to work approximately 30 hours a week. The work plan is largely up to the co-ordinator(s), but suggestions from participants are more than welcome. Weekends are usually free, however, some social projects may require weekend work as well. In such cases, volunteers will need to be flexible and adjust to the institution’s regulations. Leisure time is largely up to the group and co-ordinators.

WHAT IS PROVIDED ON THE WORKCAMP:

§ FOOD – usually, the volunteers are served three meals a day in a local canteen. Alternatively, if explicitly indicated in the brochure, the volunteers prepare their meals themselves.
§ ACCOMMODATION – is provided at local schools, youth centres or sometimes in tents, all having access to all basic facilities (toilets, showers). Sometimes the volunteers are requested to bring sleeping bags, as indicated in the brochure.
§ One workcamp LEADER and possibly a WORK CO-ORDINATOR - The leader acts as a group co-ordinator and is responsible for assuring that the whole workcamp runs smoothly and that all potential problems and misunderstandings are quickly resolved. He/she is also a volunteer and doesn’t get paid for being the leader. She/He makes sure that the volunteers feel well and that the food and accommodation are satisfactory. He/she monitors and supervises all works. Moreover, he/she tries to live up to the group's needs and is responsible for coordinating free time activities (e.g. organising trips and excursions). Above all, his/her role is to integrate the participants and to maintain a friendly atmosphere throughout the workcamp. Should there be a work co-ordinator, he/she is responsible for making sure that all volunteers are aware of their duties. He/she distributes and supervises daily tasks, makes sure that all volunteers have the proper equipment and is in close contact with the local host. All co-ordinators work alongside with participants.

WHAT THE VOLUNTEER NEEDS TO PROVIDE:

§ The volunteer covers all costs related to travel and insurance (health, personal belongings and luggage)
§ A sleeping bag/mattress if explicitly stated
§ Pocket money: the volunteers receive no money in return for their work and need to cover expenses related to the leisure time activities (bus fares, pubs, museums, discos, restaurants and transportation).
§ Proper work clothes: this is particularly important for construction, renovation and manual projects.
§ In certain cases of educational camps, where the volunteers teach English to kids, they are expected to prepare respective teaching materials before coming to the workcamp.
§ Any extra materials and supplies that a volunteer may need for interactive games and role playing. Something typical from his/her home country (a costume, album, tape or postcard) to present to others are more than welcome.
FIYE Camp List 2008 WORKCAMPS in Poland

*Code*	*Name*	*Location*	*Dates*	*Type*	*Age limit*	*No of vols*
FIYE 801	JEDRUS 1	Michalin	30/06 -12/07	kids	18-26	12
FIYE 802	JEDRUS 2	Michalin	30/06 -12/07	envi	18-26	12
FIYE 803	GALEWICE	Galewice	01/07 – 15/07	manual	18-26	10
FIYE 804	ZAGORZE 1	Zagorze	06/07 -19/07	manual	18-26	10
FIYE 805	BOROWNO	Borowno	06/07 – 19/07	edu	18-26	4
FIYE 806	OTOP	Swinoujscie	06/07-20/07	envi	18-26	8
FIYE 807	JEDRUS 3	Michalin	13/07 -26/07	kids	18-26	12
FIYE 808	JANOWICE 1	Janowice Wielkie	13/07 -26/07	manual	18-26	12
FIYE 809	ZAGORZE 2	Zagorze	20/07 -02/08	manual	18-26	10
FIYE 810	GLAZ 1	Glaz	21/07 -02/08	edu/kids	18-26	6
FIYE 811	WIELISZEW 1	Wieliszew	26/07 -10/08	envi	18-26	15
FIYE 812	JANOWICE 2	Janowice Wielkie	27/07-09/08	manual	18-26	12
FIYE 813	SOKOLOWKA	Polanica Zdroj	03/08 – 14/08	reno	18-24	8
FIYE 814	GLAZ 2	Glaz	04/08 -17/08	edu/kids	18-26	6
FIYE 815	SOL	Sol	06/08 – 19/08	edu/kids	18-26	8
FIYE 816	WIELISZEW 2	Wieliszew	09/08 -26/08	envi/fest	18-26	15
FIYE 817	SZARZA	Kanie Helenowskie	31/08 – 13/09	manual	18-26	10

FIYE 801 JEDRUS 1 Michalin 30/06 - 12/07 kids 18-26 12
WORK: The task will be to help the local community to organize a program called “Summer in the City,” for the children and youth who are staying in the city during summer holidays. Volunteers will work in two youth centres of the local parishes, in two shifts. Half of the group will work before lunch, and the other half will work after lunch. The daily program will include: games, sports, arts & crafts, excursions, cinema outings, playground activities, swimming-pool, and other events.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay on the premises of the boarding school, in rooms equipped with all standard facilities - beds and sheets will be provided so there is no need to bring mattresses or sleeping bags. There is also a washing machine. During the week the meals will be served. At weekends volunteers may need to prepare their own meals, from the products bought by the host (the volunteers will have access to the kitchen).
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Michalin is a small town near Warsaw, located upon the Swider river and surrounded by the Mazovian Landscape Park.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.

FIYE 802 JEDRUS 2 Michalin 30/06 - 12/07 envi 18-26 12
WORK: Volunteers will support the pro-environmental efforts of the local community The work will include tidying up the area, identifying dead trees for cutting down, removing branches, garbage and other manual works in surrounding forests and the bank of the river Swider.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay on the premises of the boarding school, in rooms equipped with all standard facilities - beds and sheets will be provided so there is no need to bring mattresses or sleeping bags. There is also a washing machine. During the week the meals will be served. At weekends volunteers may need to prepare their own meals, from the products bought by the host (the volunteers will have access to the kitchen).
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Michalin is a small town near Warsaw, located along the Swider river and surrounded by the Mazovian Landscape Park.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.

FIYE 803 GALEWICE Galewice 01/07 – 15/07 manual 18-26 10 vols
The workcamp will be hosted by the Galewice community, which would appreciate the volunteers’ help in restoring its historic park. The park was established in the second half of the 19th century around a classical manor. After the 2nd world war the estate has been turned into a school, and nowadays it is the premises of the local kindergarten. Every year local festivals are held in the park, and it is also a popular leisure and recreational destination.
WORK: The volunteers will clean the park, cut bushes and weed, do some groundwork and paint the benches.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a school building. They are required to bring sleeping bags and mats. Hot meals will be served in a canteen. Volunteers might be asked to prepare their breakfasts and suppers from products provided by the organizer.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Galewice is a small town located in the south-western part of Poland between Lodz and Wroclaw.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Wroclaw or Lodz.

FIYE 804 ZAGORZE 1 Zagorze 06/07 –19/07 manual 18-26 10
WORK: The project is situated in a beautiful forest, which is the area of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital for Children and Youth in Zagorze. The work of the volunteers will consist of various manual tasks such as painting, tidying up the forest surrounding the hospital, removing garbage, broken branches and tree trunks.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will share a gym hall, which will be equipped with basic sanitary facilities (toilet and basin). The bigger bathroom with a shower is situated in another building, about 200 meters from the gym. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bags, mattresses will be provided. Meals will be served, but volunteers will prepare supper themselves from products provided by the organizers.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Zagorze is located 20 kilometres from Warsaw. The project is situated in a forest, which is the hospital’s area.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.

FIYE 805 BOROWNO Borowno 06/07 – 19/07 edu 18-26 4
WORK: The workcamp will be part of the Summer School of European Education, and will take place during English language camp for teenagers. Volunteers will be working as group animators whose task will be to organize informal language training. This training is foreseen as discussions in English on youth problems nowadays, future career, culture, customs, science, political and economic life in the EU countries represented by the volunteers.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a holiday resort. Beds and sheets will be provided. All meals will be served in a canteen. The centre has numerous sports and recreation facilities, and access to a guarded beach beside the lake.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Borowno is located in the north west of Poland, 15km from Bydgoszcz, which is accessible by train from all bigger cities in Poland. Borowno is situated in the lake district, and the holiday centre where the workcamp will take place is beside the lake, surrounded by picturesque pine forests.
TERMINAL: The nearest railway station is in Bydgoszcz.

FIYE 806 OTOP Swinoujscie 06/07 –20/07 envi 18-26 8
The theme of the workcamp is ACTIVE CONSERVATION OF HABITATS FOR BIRDS and it will be financed from the funds of EU Life Programme. In cooperation with the employees of OTOP (Polish Society for the Protection of Birds), participants will be responsible, among other things, for maintaining natural habitats in Karsiborska Kepa Nature Reserve. Without cutting high plants regularly (especially reed) and pasturaging cattle which seedlings of trees, natural habitats of rare birds, such as Dunlin or Aquatic Warbler could disappear.

WORK: The main tasks of the volunteers will include preparing and installing posts in fences (to keep cattle in one area), removing rubbish from the area of the reserve, cutting plants such as reed, high grasses, etc. Some of the work will be carried out on wet areas so volunteers must bring strong, waterproof boots.

ACCOMMODATION: The conditions will be very simple, as on a camp site – sleeping in tents (provided by the organizers), camp shower (container with water), portable toilet. Food will be provided but the volunteers will prepare meals themselves (using gas-stove). Volunteers must bring their own sleeping bad and a sleeping mat.

LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Swinoujscie is a famous spa-town on islands, situated in the very north-west Poland, on the border with Germany. Karsiborska Kepa is a part of Swinoujscie.

TERMINAL: Local train station is located in Swinoujscie. The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Szczecin.

FIYE 807 JEDRUS 3 Michalin 13/07 -26/07 kids 18-26 12
WORK: The task will be to help the local community to organize a program called “Summer in the City,” for the children and youth who are staying in the city during summer holidays. Volunteers will work in two youth centres of the local parishes, in two shifts. Half of the group will work before lunch, and the other half will work after lunch. The daily program will include: games, sports, arts & crafts, excursions, cinema outings, playground activities, swimming-pool, and other events.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay on the premises of the boarding school, in rooms equipped with all standard facilities - beds and sheets will be provided so there is no need to bring mattresses or sleeping bags. There is also a washing machine. During the week the meals will be served. At weekends volunteers may need to prepare their own meals, from the products bought by the host (the volunteers will have access to the kitchen).
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Michalin is a small town near Warsaw, located upon the Swider river and surrounded by the Mazovian Landscape Park.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.

FIYE 808 JANOWICE 1 Janowice Wielkie 13/07 – 26/07 manual 18-26 12
WORK: Volunteers will work on the territory of a rehabilitation centre in Janowice Wielkie. The volunteers’ tasks will be cleaning and maintenance work on the premises. Previous camps have renovated a playground and assisted in constructing a special entrance for patients on wheelchairs. This year volunteers will continue with such work. In case of bad weather they will do renovation work and painting inside the hospital.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep in a beautifully situated rehabilitation centre, in the wing of the building which used to be a school. All meals will be served at the centre’s canteen.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: The village Janowice Wielkie of 2100 inhabitants is located in the South West of Poland in the mountains. The area is very picturesque and there ale lots of things to do and places worth seeing. In the vicinity of the village there are a lot of possibilities to go hiking and climbing, visit ruins of an old castle, go to historic Wroclaw and see nearby towns.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Wroclaw.

FIYE 809 ZAGORZE 2 Zagorze 20/07 –02/08 manual 18-26 10
WORK: The project is situated in a beautiful forest, which is the area of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital for Children and Youth in Zagorze. The work of the volunteers will consist of various manual tasks such as painting, tidying up the forest surrounding the hospital, removing garbage, broken branches and tree trunks.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will share a gym hall, which will be equipped with basic sanitary facilities (toilet and basin). The bigger bathroom with a shower is situated in another building, about 200 meters from the gym. Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bags, mattresses will be provided. Meals will be served, but volunteers will prepare supper themselves from products provided by the organizers.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Zagorze is located 20 kilometres from Warsaw. The project is situated in a forest, which is the hospital’s area.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.

FIYE 810 GLAZ 1 Glaz 21/07 – 02/08 edu/kids 18-26 6
For the last few years the Holiday Centre for Children has been organizing summer camps for school children aged 7-16, with an element of informal language training.
WORK: The volunteers will be conducting language workshops and animating free time activities for the children. In the morning the volunteers will run language classes and in the afternoon they will play sports, games, go on excursions, etc. The camp will host around 60 pupils from primary and junior high schools. Several groups will be formed with around 5-10 pupils each, having similar language skills in every group (a few English groups, and one German group).
The foreign volunteers are expected to: conduct language lessons in an informal way and prepare TEACHING MATERIALS before coming to the workcamp, take part in games, recreational activities and excursions, assist in running the educational programmes and prepare an international day (bringing postcards, photos, music, recipes, etc from your country would be very helpful).
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay in a children’s holiday house. Beds and sheets will be provided. All meals will be served in a canteen.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Glaz is a very small village located in the south-western part of Poland between Lodz and Wroclaw. It is surrounded by a beautiful forest.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Wroclaw or Lodz. The nearest local train station is in Wieruszow. From Wieruszow a local bus will take you to Glaz where the camp is located.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Preparing materials before the workcamp is required and some experience in working with young people would be an advantage. Since the children come from small towns/villages, and most of them have never had contact with a foreign language, volunteers are asked to be flexible, have good communication skills and the patience to listen, interpret and respond. Please send a short MOTIVATION LETTER.
NOTE: Smoking cigarettes on the premises, and around children, is not allowed.

FIYE 811 WIELISZEW 1 Wieliszew 26/07 – 10/08 envi 18-26 15
WORK: The theme of the workcamp is The Natural Environment of the Wieliszew Commune in the Neighbourhood of the Metropolis. In cooperation with the staff of the Wieliszew Commune Office and the members of the ‘EMKA - Youth For Progress’ Association, the workcamp participants will be responsible, among other things, for cleaning of the bank of river Narew, tourist paths and the Wieliszewskie Legi Nature Reserve. During the last weekend of the workcamp (9-10 August) there will be a meeting with the volunteers of the next workcamp. After working together there will be a small party, a bonfire and games.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay in the school building and sleep in classrooms. Mattresses will be provided but volunteers have to bring sleeping bags. The participants will be preparing all their meals from food provided by the organizer.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Wieliszew is situated 30 km north of Warsaw, by the Zegrzynskie Lake and the Narew River. With its forest and lake it is a perfect place for holiday activities such as canoeing, jogging, cycling or paragliding.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.

FIYE 812 JANOWICE 2 Janowice Wielkie 27/07 – 09/08 manual 18-26 12
WORK: Volunteers will work on the territory of a rehabilitation centre in Janowice Wielkie. The volunteers’ tasks will be cleaning and maintenance work on the premises. Previous camps have renovated a playground and assisted in constructing a special entrance for patients on wheelchairs. This year volunteers will continue with such work. In case of bad weather they will do renovation work and painting inside the hospital.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep in a beautifully situated rehabilitation centre, in the wing of the building which used to be a school. All meals will be served at the centre’s canteen.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: The village Janowice Wielkie of 2100 inhabitants is located in the South West of Poland in the mountains. The area is very picturesque and there ale lots of things to do and places worth seeing. In the vicinity of the village there are a lot of possibilities to go hiking and climbing, visit ruins of an old castle, go to historic Wroclaw and see nearby towns.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Wroclaw.

FIYE 813 SOKOLOWKA Polanica Zdroj 03/08 – 14/08 reno 18-24 8 vols (+10 Polish Scouts)

Sokolowka is a 200 year old house which for the last 25 years has been taken care of by the Scouts. When they first came there, the house was practically a ruin. Ever since, it has been renovated, mostly by the scout groups. Today the house is in a very decent condition, but the bathroom still needs to be finished.

WORK: The volunteers will work with a group of Polish Scouts. The work will include fitting tiles and other renovation works of the bathroom. The volunteers will also be asked to some other small tasks in the house e.g. cleaning, repairing, etc.

ACCOMMODATION: The living conditions will be quite simple. The volunteers will stay in guest rooms in Sokolowka. They must bring their sleeping bag, but beds will be provided. In the house there is only cold running water (with the possibility of heating it on the stove). There is no shower (remember that your task will be to renovate the bathroom!) and the volunteers wash in a bowl in the kitchen or in the sheepfold. You can take a proper shower at the local swimming pool in town. There is a simple toilet outside of the house. The volunteers will prepare their meals themselves on an old-fashioned stove. There is electricity in the house. The floors are made of wood and stone and there is a cosy fireplace in the house.

LANGUAGE: English

LOCATION: Sokolowka is situated in a very picturesque part of south-west Poland, about 100km from Wroclaw. The house is located about 200m above a famous spa-resort town called Polanica Zdroj. From Sokolowka there is a beautiful view of the Klodzko Valley, and there are many tourist routes in the area, including some small military sights from the times of the Napoleonic wars. It is an excellent place for fans of photography and the mountains.

TERMINAL: Train station in Polanica Zdroj. The nearest international airport/train station is located in Wroclaw.

SPECIAL REMARKS: Smoking and drinking alcohol is forbidden inside the house.

FIYE 814 GLAZ 2 Glaz 04/08 – 17/08 edu/kids 18-26 6
For the last few years the Holiday Centre for Children has been organizing summer camps for schoolchildren aged 7-16, with an element of informal language training.
WORK: The volunteers will be conducting language workshops and animating free time activities for the children. In the morning the volunteers will run language classes and in the afternoon they will play sports, games, go on excursions, etc. The camp will host around 60 pupils aged from primary and junior high schools. Several groups will be formed with around 5-10 pupils each, having similar language skills in each group (a few English groups, and one German group).
The foreign volunteers are expected to: conduct language lessons in an informal way and prepare TEACHING MATERIALS before coming to the workcamp, take part in games, recreational activities and excursions, assist in running the educational programmes and prepare an international day (bringing postcards, photos, music, recipes, etc from your country would be very helpful).
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay in a children’s holiday house. Beds and sheets will be provided. All meals will be served in a canteen.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Glaz is a very small village located in the south-western part of Poland between Lodz and Wroclaw. It is surrounded by a beautiful forest.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Wroclaw or Lodz. The nearest local train station is in Wieruszow. From Wieruszow a local bus will take you to Glaz where the camp is located.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Preparing materials before the workcamp is required and some experience in working with young people would be an advantage. Since the children come from small towns/villages, and most of them have never had contact with a foreign language, volunteers are asked to be flexible, have good communication skills and the patience to listen, interpret and respond. Please send a short MOTIVATION LETTER.
NOTE: Smoking cigarettes on the premises, and around children, is not allowed.

FIYE 815 SOL Sol 06/08 – 19/08 edu/kids 18-26 8
WORK: This year's project combines a social program with English lessons for children and youth. The camp’s participants will be aged 8 to 18 years. The purpose of the project is to enable children to improve their knowledge of the English language and enjoy summer leisure activities. For some of them, it will be their first interaction with a foreign language. The children will be divided into 8 groups, depending on their age, language level, and there will also be a group for beginners. Each group will have it's own tutor-volunteer – a facilitator from whom we expect a good knowledge of English. In the course of recent years, we have already worked out the English classes’ syllabus, and we are planning to follow it again this year. There will be an hour-and-a-half regular class for each group on a daily basis conducted by the volunteer alone. On top of the ‘formal’ teaching activities, the volunteers will be expected to animate other type of activities (such as games) to support informal language training.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a holiday resort together with the staff and the children. Beds and sheets will be provided. Meals will be served in a canteen. On the ground of the centre there is a sport field. For free time activities there is a living room, TV room and other facilities.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Sol is a small village, in the south of Poland in the area of Beskid Zywiecki in the Silesia Province (Slask). Beskid Zywiecki is part of the western Carpathian Mountains.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Katowice. There is a train station in the lower part of the village Sol.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Above all, the organizers expect the volunteers to be fluent in English, motivated to work with children and have some pedagogical skills. Additionally, they should have good communication skills to facilitate the contact with the children. The volunteers are expected to bring their own study materials for classes as well as materials for short presentations regarding their country of origin. Please send a short MOTIVATION LETTER.
NOTE: Since the volunteers will be living on site with the staff and the children, they are expected to obey certain central principles of the camp (no cigarettes or alcohol).

FIYE 816 WIELISZEW 2 Wieliszew 09/08 – 26/08 envi/fest 18-26 15
WORK: The theme of the workcamp is The Natural Environment of the Wieliszew Commune in the Neighbourhood of the Metropolis. In cooperation with the staff of the Wieliszew Commune Office and the members of the ‘EMKA - Youth For Progress’ Association, the workcamp participants will be responsible, among other things, for cleaning of the bank of river Narew, tourist paths and the Wieliszewskie Legi Nature Reserve. The workcamp will start with a meeting with the volunteers from the previous workcamp (9-10 August). After working together there will be a small party, a bonfire and games. Wieliszew is a recreational place for families. On 23 August, the local community will have the end-of-the-summer party. Participants of the workcamp will help to prepare this event and also present a short artistic/ecological programme. They will also help to clean up after the festival.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay in the school building and sleep in classrooms. Mattresses will be provided but volunteers have to bring sleeping bags. The participants will be preparing all their meals from food provided by the organizer.
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Wieliszew is situated 30 km north of Warsaw, by the Zegrzynskie Lake and the Narew River. With its forest and lake it is a perfect place for holiday activities such as canoeing, jogging, cycling or paragliding.
TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.

FIYE 817 SZARZA Kanie Helenowskie 31/08 -13/09 manual 18-26 10
The workcamp will be hosted on the premises of the stables of the Szarza Riding Association. The stables are surrounded by meadows and a forest. We have places for almost 40 horses, barn, “social building”, horse paddocks.
THE WORK: The work concerns mostly renovation works like painting, repairing horse paddocks and horse boxes, some cleaning. If you want you can also help us with the horses and daily stables work, always with someone responsible. As the project takes place in stables at the beginning there will be training about safety with horses.
ACCOMODATION: The volunteers will stay in our “social building”. The living conditions are simple but you will have shower with hot water and toilets in the building, and there is also a small kitchen. Volunteers will sleep in common room, and they are required to bring sleeping bags and mattresses. The meals will be prepared by volunteers from the products provided by the organizer.

LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: The project is situated in Kanie Helenowskie, a small city on the outskirts of Warsaw. The stable is a 15 minute walk from the local train station. This train goes directly to Warsaw city centre and the journey takes about 40 minutes.

TERMINAL: The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw.

GSM, TURKEY

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:59:28 CDT

Who we are?

GSM-Youth Services Centre is a non governmental and non-profit youth organization that has been founded by a group of young people in 1985 in Ankara-Turkey.

Since the first day, GSM has actively worked in youth field and until today it has created and successfully implemented many national and international youth projects. GSM is a pioneer organization in the field of youth-works in Turkey.

Our main aim is to support common understanding, peace, friendship and intercultural learning among young people coming from different cultural backgrounds by organizing international youth activities. We believe that these intercultural activities give a space to young people to share their experiences and own cultural richness, which could help young people to break down barriers and prejudices.

Main Activities;

International Voluntary Workcamps…

We, as one of the active members of ALLIANCE of European Voluntary Service Organizations, have been organizing International Voluntary Workcamps in Turkey in cooperation with municipalities, universities, institutions and other NGOs.

International Youth Projects under European Programs…

Our another major activity is the youth projects such as youth exchanges, training courses, seminars and youth gathering under Euro-Mediterranean Youth Action Program, occurred after the 1995 Barcelona Declaration and since 2004 under YOUTH program. We organize youth projects in Turkey with the financial support of European Commission and Council of Europe as well as enable the active participation of Turkish young people in these youth projects in Europe organized by our worldwide partners.

Youth Information…

GSM has always tried to create projects to cover expectations and needs of young people, as outcome of this idea GSM run a youth portal, www.youthpost.org in order to cover the information needs of young people on youth work, youth policies, youth documentation, youth media and youth links.

NGO Capacity Building Seminars…

For many years we have been organizing various national and international youth activities from which we gain quiet important experience and knowledge. Sharing these experiences and knowledge with other youth organizations, is one of our main principles. In order to enable the youth empowerment into civil society more we organize NGO Capacity Building Seminars time to time due to expectations and needs of the national grass-root level youth organizations.

GSM is a member of;

ALLIANCE of European Voluntary Service Organizations
YEN-Youth Express Network

The General Characteristic of GSM’s Workcamps

All the camps;

are being organized by GSM in cooperation with the municipalities, universities and local initiatives
are international and the camp language is ENGLISH
last for 2 weeks
have one or two GSM camp leaders
have age limit of 18 to 28
do not provide insurance

What is expected from volunteers?

no previous experience or specialty for participating in the camps
to be ready to work 5-6 hours a day
to be able speak at least basic English
to arrange their own transfer to/from the camp place
to join all the camp activities
to obey the rules of the camp
to bring necessary materials, which are required for the camps
to arrive to the camp place on the arrival day and depart from the camp place on the departure day
to have their own large insurance in their own countries and bring necessary papers
to bring a big smile and enthusiasm

List of 2008 International Voluntary Workcamps

No	Name	Location	Dates	Type	Vols
GSM01	Finike	Antalya	20 June – 05 July	FEST	18
GSM02	Didim	Aydin	22 June – 06 July	FEST	18
GSM03	CBU	Manisa	06 July – 20 July	ENVI	18
GSM04	Alasehir	Manisa	06 July – 20 July	RENO	18
GSM05	SDU	Isparta	06 July – 20 July	ENVI	18
GSM06	Alanya-1	Antalya	13 July – 27 July	AGRI/ENVI	18
GSM07	Giresun	Giresun	13 July – 27 July	RENO	18
GSM08	Afyonkarahisar	Afyonkarahisar	20 July – 03 Aug	ENVI	18
GSM09	Kazanli-1	Mersin	20 July – 03 Aug	ENVI	18
GSM10	Alacati	Izmir	20 July – 03 Aug	ENVI	18
GSM11	ODTU	Ankara	27 July – 10 Aug	ENVI	10
GSM12	Amasya	Amasya	27 July – 10 Aug	ENVI	18
GSM13	Alanya-2	Antalya	03 Aug – 17 Aug	AGRI/ENVI	18
GSM14	Ibradi	Antalya	03 Aug – 17 Aug	KIDS	18
GSM15	Kazanli-2	Mersin	10 Aug – 24 Aug	ENVI	18
GSM16	Mut	Mersin	17 Aug – 31 Aug	REST/RENO	18
GSM17	Karaburun	Izmir	31 Aug – 14 Sep	ENVI	18
GSM18	Yenisehir	Mersin	07 Sep – 21 Sep	ENVI	18
GSM19	Mersin	Mersin	07 Sep – 21 Sep	RENO	18
GSM20	KATU	Trabzon	07 Sep – 21 Sep	RENO	18

GSM 01 Finike / ANTALYA
20 June – 05 July 2008
FEST
18 Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Finike Municipality.

Work: Since 1998 Festival of Finike has been organized with the support of Finike Municipality in cooperation with schools and non governmental organizations. During the first years the Festival had the concept of a fair but later on with the participation of different institutions the concept changed and the Festival reahced its present concept which includes folk dance performances, photo exhibitions, concerts and cultural nights. The Festival lasts for 1 week and during the camp the volunteers will take part in the promotion of the Festival as well as the preparation of the Festival area and logistic support for festival such as decoration of stage and construction of the stands.

Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in dormitory

Location: Finike is a district on the Mediterranean coast of Antalya Province of Turkey, 90 minutes west of the city of Antalya. Finike is located in the south of the Teke Peninsula, and the coast here is a popular tourist destination. However, Finike is best-known for its oranges, the symbol of the town.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Antalya or Istanbul

GSM02 Didim / Aydin
22 June – 06 July 2008
FEST
18 Vols

Partner: We cooperated with Didim Municipality since 1998. In order to have more information please visit: www.didim-bld.gov.tr

Work: Didim Municipality is one of the partners of the roving Festival named “Forum Meandros’08 Encounter of History and Art at the Delta of Civilizations”. In order to have more information about the Festival please visit: http://www.forummeandros.org . During the camp the volunteers will take part in the promotion of the Festival as well as the preparation of the Festival area and logistic support for festival such as decoration of stage and construction of the stands. In addition, the volunteers will be responsible to assist the sculptors who will be participating in the ‘Sculpture Symposium’ under the frame of the Festival.

Food and accommodation: in a restaurant / guest house

Location: Didim (Didyma) was one of the luckiest settlements of antiquity since it sheltered one of the most sacred spots of those times, it is the Temple of Apollo, still standing in Didim with its impressive view, though it has been attacked and burned several times. This lovely Aegean village at the cost welcomes visitors with its history and beautiful beaches.

Terminal: the nearest international airport, Izmir or Istanbul

GSM03 CBU / Manisa
06 July – 20 July 2008
ENVI/RENO
18 Vols

Partner: Our partner is CBU-Celal Bayar University. We have been organizing workcamps with CBU since 1999. For more information about the university please visit: www.bayar.edu.tr

Work: CBU-Celal Bayar University has its new campus area, situated outskirt of the city Manisa. The University starts its summer holiday in June till September and it is needed to take care of the beautiful green areas in the campus area as well as to do some practical renovation work during summer. Therefore during the camp, the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental and renovation work in the campus area.
Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in a guest house

Location: Manisa, situated in the Aegean Region, is an attractive, modern city with a far-reaching past. Since the great Ottoman Sultans chose Manisa as the training ground for crown princes, there are many examples of Ottoman architecture, as well as Seljuk. Celal Bayar University Campus is located very close to the city center with its good campus facilities. It takes only 15 minutes on foot to the center from the campus also there are buses every 10 minutes to/from the city center.

Terminal: Nearest international airport; İzmir or Istanbul

GSM04 ALASEHIR / Manisa
06 July – 20 July 2008
RENO
18 Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we organize international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Alasehir Commodity Exchange Foundation

Work: Alasehir Commodity Exchange Foundation established to increase the capacity of small and medium size enterprises as well as to support the vocational training. In addition to their aim, they also donate to primary schools in Alasehir in order to support their education systems. During the workcamp, the volunteers will take part in the renovation of one of the primary schools which has been supported by the Foundation and do some practical environmental work in Alasehir.

Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in dormitory

Location: Alasehir is a town and a district of Manisa Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. It is situated in the valley of the Kuzucay (Cogamus in antiquity), at the foot of the Bozdag (Mount Tmolus in antiquity). The city is connected to Izmir by a 105km railway. Alasehir began as perhaps one of the first ancient cities with the name Philadelphia. It has several mosques and Christian churches. From one of the mineral springs comes heavily charged water popular around Turkey.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Izmir or Istanbul.

GSM05 SDU / Isparta
06 July – 20 July 2008
ENVI
18 Vols (+10 Turkish Vols)

Partner: Since 2002 we have been organizing international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with SDU-Suleyman Demirel University. For more information about the university please visit: www.sdu.edu.tr

Work: SDU-Suleyman Demirel University would like to enable its students to participate in an international atmosphere as well as to learn voluntarism by experiencing. Therefore they would like to organize international voluntary workcamp in order to realize their aims. During this camp, the international volunteers together with Turkish volunteers will take part in environmental work in the campus area such as planting trees, flowering, gardening, painting, etc and in addition they will be involving in painting and some practical renovation work.

Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in a guest house

Location: Isparta is one of the prettiest cities in the Mediterranean region, full of fragrant roses and beautiful lakes of peaceful waters. It is surrounded by impressive caves. Isparta leaves a big impression on the visitors with its Selcuk fortress, its Byzantine churches, its ancient city of Antiocheis and Egirdir Lake, which is one of the most famous lakes for its various kinds of butterflies.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Antalya, Ankara and Istanbul.

GSM06 ALANYA-1 / Antalya
13 July – 27 July 2008
AGRI/ENVI
18 Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Alanya Agriculture Association. For more information about association please visit: www.tarim-egitim.org

Work: Alanya Agriculture Association has been organizing national youth camps for many years. Their aim is to raise awareness among young people about farming, to keep the young people closer to nature as well as to protect agricultural areas. In order to realize this aim they organize workshops during summer and farming together with the participants. This year they would like to host an international group within their activity. During the camp the volunteers will take part in going on agricultural workshops and farming in the field.

Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / under tents

Location: Alanya is a seaside resort and district of Antalya on the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The relatively moderate Mediterranean climate, natural attractions, and historic heritage make Alanya a popular destination for tourists. There are innumerable caves and beaches.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Antalya or Istanbul

Request: Please do not forget to bring mattress
GSM07 GIRESUN / Giresun
13 July – 27 July 2008
RENO
18 Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Giresun University. For more information about university please visit: http://www.giresun.edu.tr/

Work: Giresun University, one of the brand new universities of Turkey, has been established in 2006. Beside the education, the senate of University aims to raise the development of the city Giresun as well as its surroundings. Therefore the University organizes many restoration and renovation activities in different villages of Giresun. During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in renovation of village clinic of Avluca.

Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in guesthouse

Location: The surrounding region has a rich agriculture, growing most of Turkey's hazelnuts as well as walnuts, cherries, leather and timber, and the port of Giresun has long handled these products. Like everywhere else on this Black Sea coast it rains in Giresun all the time and the surrounding countryside has rich green hillsides. As soon as you get beyond the city buildings you get into the hazelnut growing area and the high plateaus (yayla) further in the mountains are gorgeous.

Terminal: The nearest international airport: Trabzon or Istanbul

GSM08 AFYONKARAHISAR / Afyonkarahisar
20 July – 03 August 2008
ENVI/RENO
18 Vols

Partner: We have been organizing international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Afyonkarahisar Municipality since 2004. In order to have more information please visit: www.afyon-bld.gov.tr

Work: Afyonkarahisar Municipality has been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with us in order to raise awareness among the local population about the voluntary work as well as the intercultural dialogue. This year, the Municipality will ask the volunteers to be involved in the renovation of public parks and do some practical environmental work in Afyonkarahisar.

Food & Accommodation: In a cafeteria / in a student dormitory

Location: The city of Afyonkarahisar is located as a gateway between the sea and the inner regions of Anatolia. The history of the city goes back to 4000BC. The top of the rock in Afyon has been fortified for a long, long time. It was known to the Hittites as Hapanuwa, and was later occupied by Phrygians, Lydian and Persians until it was conquered by Alexander the Great. It is a spa-center with thermal baths and it is famous for specific “Turkish delight”. Afyon is a natural crossroads, the routes from Ankara to Izmir and from Istanbul to Antalya intersect here and Afyon is a popular stopping-place on these journeys.

Terminal: the nearest airport; Izmir, Ankara or Istanbul.
GSM09 KAZANLI-1 / Mersin
20 July – 03 August 2008
ENVI
18Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with EKAD-Ecological Research Association.

Work: EKAD-Ecological Research Association has been organizing research activities on caretta caretta turtle in Kazanli beach where the turtle have chosen the beach for spawning. EKAD runs these researches with the support of companies based in Kazanli and they organize national voluntary camps during summer for their field work. This year they would like to host an international group for the first time and during the camp the volunteers will take part in the field work such as hachuring the beach in small groups early in the morning, doing some scientific measurements and marking of the turtle slots as well as cleaning the beaches.

Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / in a house

Location: Kazanli is a coast-town famous with water turtles and lovely beach and it is 15 km far away from Mersin. Mersin is one of the most provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good bas efor visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of Turkish Mediterannean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteistics of a Mediterannean city. Although Mersin dates from 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient cities.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Adana or Istanbul
GSM10 ALAÇATI / İzmir
20 July – 03 August 2008
RENO
18 vols

Partner: We have been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with Alacati Municipality since 2001. In order to have more information about the municipality please visit: www.alacati.com

Work: Alacati Municipality has been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with us in order to strength the cultural dialogue between the countries. During the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of the public parks for the children of the village.

Food & Accomodation: in a cafeteria / in a building

Location: Alacati is situated on Cesme Peninsula, which forms the Gulf of Izmir. Alacati (Alacati, Agrilya), a Mediterranean town on the Western coast of Turkey, which has been famous for its architecture, vineyards and windmills for over 150 years, has now made its name in the world of windsurfing. It is known as the Turkish Riviera, with crystal clear water, consistent and steady wind (for an average of 300 days a year). It is about 70kms to Izmir.

Terminal: the nearest international airport; Izmir or Istanbul.

GSM11 ODTU / Ankara
27 July – 10 August 2008
ENVI
10 Vols

Partner: We have been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with ODTU-Middle East Technical University since 1996. For more information about university please visit: www.metu.edu.tr

Work: ODTU-Middle East Technical University has a big forest which is one of the most important green areas of the city of Ankara. The University organizes international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with us in order to raise awareness among young people on voluntarism as well as the environmental protection. During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental work in the forest of ODTU.

Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in university dormitory

Location: Ankara, the capital city is the living witness of the establishment of the Turkish Republic. Today’s modern city, situated at the core of Anatolia, hides an ancient site behind, dating back even to prehistorically times. METU, one of the biggest universities of Turkey, has been recognized as the most competitive and outstanding university in Turkey with 20.000 students. With its town like campus, it is located 15 minutes far away from the city center.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Ankara or Istanbul

GSM12 AMASYA / Amasya
27 July – 10 August 2008
ENVI
18 Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Amasya Municipality. For more information about town please visit: www.amasya.gov.tr

Work: Amasya Municipality has been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with us in order to strength the cultural dialogue. During this camp the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental works such as planting in addition in the renovation of public parks.

Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in dormitory

Location: Amasya stands in the mountains above the Black Sea coast, the city was built in a narrow valley along the banks of the Yesilirmak River. Although near the Black Sea this area is very high above the coast and has an inland climate, well-suited to growing apples, for which the province of Amasya is famed. In antiquity it was a fortified city high on the cliffs above the river. This area has a long history as provincial capital, a wealthy city producing kings and princes, artists, scientists, poets and thinkers, from the kings of Pontus, through Strabo the geographer, to many generations of the Ottoman imperial dynasty. With its Ottoman period wooden houses and the tombs of the Pontus kings carved into the cliffs overhead Amasya is still attractive to visitors.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul
GSM13 ALANYA-2 / Antalya
03 August – 17 August 2008
AGRI/ENVI
18 Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Alanya Agriculture Association. For more information about association please visit: www.tarim-egitim.org

Work: Alanya Agriculture Association has been organizing national youth camps for many years. Their aim is to raise awareness among young people about farming, to keep the young people closer to nature as well as to protect agricultural areas. In order to realize this aim they organize workshops during summer and farming together with the participants. This year they would like to host an international group within their activity. During the camp the volunteers will take part in going on agricultural workshops and farming in the field.

Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / under tents

Location: Alanya is a seaside resort and district of Antalya on the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The relatively moderate Mediterranean climate, natural attractions, and historic heritage make Alanya a popular destination for tourists. There are innumerable caves and beaches.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Antalya or Istanbul

Request: Please do not forget to bring mattress
GSM14 IBRADI / Antalya
03 August – 17 August 2008
KIDS
18Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Ibradi District

Work: Each year, Ibradi District organizes summer activities for the children of the district in order to provide educational and cultural activities for children. This year, the District would like to host an international group in order to increase the cultural dialogue. Therefore, during the camp the volunteers will take part in summer activities such as intercultural learning, songs and Basic English language classes. All these will be done through games.

Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / in dormitory

Location: Located 3 hours far from Antalya centrum, Ibradi is a high plain in the Taurus Mountains. The mountains are covered with forests of juniper, cedar and pine, watered by mountain streams that eventually form the Manavgat River. This area was once part of the antique kingdom of Pisidia, near the river Melas.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Antalya or Istanbul

Remarks: The motivation letter, which shows the similar past experiences.

GSM15 KAZANLI-2 / Mersin
10 August – 24 August 2008
ENVI
18Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with EKAD-Ecological Research Association.

Work: EKAD-Ecological Research Association has been organizing research activities on caretta caretta turtle in Kazanli beach where the turtle have chosen the beach for spawning. EKAD runs these researches with the support of companies based in Kazanli and they organize national voluntary camps during summer for their field work. This year they would like to host an international group for the first time and during the camp the volunteers will take part in the field work such as hachuring the beach in small groups early in the morning, doing some scientific measurements and marking of the turtle slots as well as cleaning the beaches.

Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / in a house

Location: Kazanli is a coast-town famous with water turtles and lovely beach and it is 15 km far away from Mersin. Mersin is one of the most provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good bas efor visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of Turkish Mediterannean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteistics of a Mediterannean city. Although Mersin dates from 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient cities.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Adana or Istanbul
GSM16 Mut / Mersin
12 August – 27 August 2006
RENO / REST
18 Vols

Partner: We have been organizing work camps with the Mut Municipality since 2000. The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international event in their small town.

Work: In the previous experiences in cooperation with Mut Municipality international group of volunteers have taken part in the restoration of a building which became a cultural center now. This year during the camp the volunteers will take part in the environmental cleaning around this building as well as do some practical renovation in Mut Castle.

Food & Accommodation: in a cafeteria / in a pension

Location: Located 165km far away from Mersin, one of the biggest cities and an important port of Turkey. Mut is a village surrounded by mountains and high plateaus. The region hosts Turcoman, still living with their old traditions in the high plateaus. This Mediterranean village will welcome the volunteers by very interesting customs of Turcoman, wedding ceremonies, natural beauties and historical sites

Terminal: The nearest International airport; Ankara or Istanbul

GSM17 Karaburun / Izmir
17 August – 31 August 2008
ENVI
18 Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we organize workcamp in cooperation with Karaburun Municipality. In order to have more information please visit: www.karaburun-bld.gov.tr

Work: Karaburun has wonderful beaches which are under protection of the Municipality. During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in the cleaning of the beach and some environmental works close to the beach.

Food and accommodation: cafeteria / under tents

Location: The Karaburun Peninsula lies in West-Anatolia, on the Turkish Aegean Coast and 45 minutes to Izmir. The Karaburun Peninsula has most probably already been inhabited since prehistory. But the most important traces of settlements date from the classical period. The villagers of the Karaburun Peninsula stay attached to their old traditions and habits, of which hospitality and open-heartedness are the most typical qualities.

Terminal: the nearest airport is; Izmir or Istanbul

GSM18 Yenisehir / Mersin
07 September – 21 September 2008
ENVI
18 Vols

Partner: We have been organizing international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Yenisehir Municipality since 2003.

Work: Yenisehir Municipality is very experienced in international youth exchanges and voluntary workcamps. This year, during the camp, the volunteers will take part in the planting trees, flowering and gardening in one of the public parks of the suburb.

Food and accommodation: in a cafeteria / in a guest house

Location: Mersin is one of the most modern provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good base for visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of the Turkish Mediterranean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteristics of a Mediterranean city. Yenisehir is one of the suburbs of Mersin and the municipality is very experienced with international youth exchanges especially with Japan.

Terminal: the nearest airport; Adana, Ankara or Istanbul.

GSM19 Mersin / Mersin
07 september– 21 september 2008
RENO
18 vols

Partner: We have been organizing work camps in cooperation with Mersin Metropolitan Municipality since 2001. For more information about this municipality please visit: www.mersin-bld.gov.tr

Work: This year during the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of public parks and in addition in some practical environmental works such as planting, grassing etc.

Food and accomodation: in a restaurant / in a guest house

Location: Mersin is one of the most provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good bas efor visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of Turkish Mediterannean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteistics of a Mediterannean city. Although Mersin dates from 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient cities.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Adana, Ankara or İstanbul.

GSM20 KATU / Trabzon
07 September – 21 September 2008
RENO
18 Vols

Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with KATU-Karedeniz Technical Universitiy. For more information about university please visit: http://www.ktu.edu.tr

Work: In order to support the cultural dialogue and voluntary work among the young people the University has a great enthusiasm to host an international volunteers in their campus areas. During the camp the volunteers will take part in some practical renovation works in campus area.

Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in dormitory

Location: Trabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey. Trabzon is famous throughout Turkey for its anchovies, which are the main meal in many restaurants in the city. Major exports from Trabzon are hazelnuts and tea. Because of the presence of Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon hosts students from all over Turkey, especially the East and the Black Sea region, as well as students from Central Asian states.

Terminal: The nearest international airport; Trabzon or Istanbul

GENCTUR, TURKEY

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:59:00 CDT

GEN-01 YOUTH FESTIVAL ISTANBUL 10.04 - 18.04 FEST 15 VOLS

A nation wide Youth Festival called “Gepgenç (Ever Young) Festival” was held last year for the first time and going to be held again this year. GENÇTUR is one of the organizing members. The first festival’s theme was “All Equal – All Different” and hosted 5000 young visitors. It was a 6 days ongoing festival and it consisted of 86 workshops on art, music, dance, human rights, peace, etc., 1 panel, a best practice conference based on youth work activities in Turkey, 3 theatre performance, 5 dance shows. 151 NGOs from all around Turkey participated in the festival.

This year the festival is going to be an international one, with the participation of 150 NGOs from all over the world. The theme of this year’s festival is “Neighbourliness”. The festival program will consist of workshops, success stories of youth projects, concerts, games, forums, discussions and other activities.
Gepgenç Festival will be held in the premises of private Istanbul Bilgi University located in Eyup “Golden Horn”, a historical and natural site in Istanbul.

W: Helping to the organization committee for realizing the festival i.e. to prepare the festival area, to set up stands in the fair area, general cleaning. In order to create an awareness about the pollution, a big “garbage man” statue will be created by the volunteers at the end of the festival by putting together the daily collected garbage.
A: will be in a hostel, sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. The daily transfers between the hostel & the festival area will be arranged and covered by the festival committee.
F: Breakfasts will be served at the hostel, packed lunches and dinners at the university.
LA: English
LO: Istanbul
AGE: 18-30

GEN-02 AZIZ NESIN FOUNDATION CATALCA 24.05-07.06 RENO–SOCI 12 VOLS
Well known Turkish humorist-author Aziz Nesin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aziz_Nesin ) whose books have been translated into 32 languages has established a foundation (http://www.nesinvakfi.org) for taking care the children and supporting them from pre-school education until they graduate from university. Donations, copyrights and sale incomes of his books are the main sources of the foundation. Apart from supplying free of charge accommodation, food and education the foundation is also keen of the social development of the children. Thus many different social, artistic and cultural activities are organized for the children. There ‘s also a farm belonging to the foundation.

W: There are various tasks for the volunteers in this camp. They will be directed by the staff to work on different fields daily. First of all an old barn of the farm is going to be converted to an artist home containing an atelier, a living room and a bed room. Feeding animals, helping in the kitchen, serving meals, general cleaning duties, painting and white washing, simple repairing works, garden landscaping, organizing social activities for the children etc. might be the side works during the camp.
A: In the dormitories of the foundation. 4-5 bedded rooms with common showers and toilets. Sleeping bags and mats are not necessary. F: Will be supplied in the refectory. LA: English. LO: The foundation is in Catalca town, where is 1 hour from Istanbul.

GEN-03 TEACH CAMP-1 CAN 20.06-05.07 TEACH 10 VOLS
Can is a town with 30.000 inhabitants and famous for its ceramic factory. The English language teachers of the 2 different high schools are willing their pupils of 14-17 age group to practice English by close contacts with foreigners. GENCTUR is looking for at least 20 years old volunteers who have a good level of English to realize this aim. W: Practising English with the teenagers. A: In the Teachers’ Guest House. In triple rooms with hot showers and toilets. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the venue, some dinners may be offered by the families of the students. LA: English. Special Requirement: Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must have a good level of English and keen on speaking and teaching. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form. LO: Can is in the northwest of Turkey & not very far from Troy. Nearest city is Canakkale. T: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite and the accommodation venue. Smoking is not allowed while volunteers are with the pupils.

GEN-04 AFACAN-1 YENI SAKRAN 30.06. – 11.07 SOCI / KIDS 5 VOLS
GENCTUR is going to organize a summer camp for a group of kids between 10-14 years old whose families are financially supporting for this holiday in a youth centre by the seaside. If you like children, these camps are very good opportunity for you to spend your time at a very beautiful camp site, in order to offer the kids an active holiday by teaching them to use their own abilities while sharing yourlife experiences with them. Practising English will be part of your job as well. You will be assisting the camp leaders to take care a group of kids during the trips outside of the camp- site as well as all kinds of activities during the camp.
We are looking for vols who are at least 20 years old with a good command of English and some abilities on one of the following fields: any sports (like basketball, volleyball, swimming, football, table tennis, etc.) fine arts, handicrafts, music, dance, drama, photography and group games. Volunteers must be able to lead at least 2 workshops or sport activities. Previous experience will be preferred and a motivation letter with a pass size photo should complete your application form. Please note that you will be dealing with the kids through the given & intensive program all day long. You will spend most of your time with the kids in the camp area with limited private life. Thus contact with the local people out of the camp site will not be possible however you will have contact with the other groups and the working people in the camp site. Volunteers may have fun together only after the kids go to the bed and the team cover the daily staff meeting in the camp site. Leaving the camp area is not allowed due to unexpected emergency cases.
There is also a possibility to combine these camps with the Teenage Camp (GEN-11)
W: Counselling a group of children between 10 - 14 years of age and leading several activities for the children. R: Participants will spend 1 night in a hostel in Istanbul as the group will depart to the camp site on 01.07 in the morning. This will cost 10 Euro on bed+breakfast basis. Departure to Istanbul from the camp site is on 11.07 in the morning. The journey to Istanbul from the camp site takes about 10 hours. A: In Afacan Youth Centre (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the campsite. The counsellors will eat together with the group of children whom they are responsible for. LA: English. LO: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. T: Istanbul. Note: Smoking & drinking is not allowed during the camp at the campsite in front of the kids.
IMPORTANT : All applications for both camps will be evaluated together on 10th of May. Volunteers should not expect an earlier answer.

GEN-05 KIDS CAMP YENI SAKRAN 30.06–11.07 KIDS 15 KIDS (Aged 10-14)
GENCTUR opens the traditional & national kids camp to international kids of 10-14 age group.
The main project of the camp is photography although the daily program of the camp consist of different activities like sport, handicrafts, creative drama, music, fine arts, etc. Some days are reserved for trekking and sight seeing tours. International volunteers will be leading or assisting the daily activities. The camp-site is a secure place and kids will not be allowed to leave the camp site by their own. All participants will be met at the airport on the day of arrival and taken to the airport for departure. A: In Afacan Youth Centre (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the campsite. LA: English. LO: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. T: Istanbul. Extra Fee: 375 Euro

GEN-06 BIKES ON THE ROAD VAN 03.07-21.07 ENVI/SPORT 10 VOLS
This camp aims to draw attention to the pollution in and around the Van Lake which is the biggest lake of Turkey by the Iranian border. The volunteers have to be fit to ride a bike, around 15 km.s daily (of course with breaks). The bicycles will be provided thus there is no need to carry a bike with. The group will tour around Van Lake, overnight in different locations on the way, join in environmental cleaning activities, distribute brochures and draw attention of the locals. There will be local environmentalists as well in the group. W: Pedalling around Lake Van and collecting garbage, distributing brochures. F: Will be served by the municipalities on the way. Lunch boxes will be provided.
A: In dormitories. A: English. LO: The project will start in Istanbul with an orientation meeting. Volunteers will travel all over Turkey from west to the east by coach (22 hours) on the second day of the camp. Thus 1 overnight in Istanbul is compulsory with an extra cost of 10 Euro on bed & breakfast basis. The meals on the way is volunteers responsibility until the group reaches to the camp site. The rest of the camp days will be spent in Van province. T: Istanbul
GEN-07 TEACH CAMP-2 TATVAN 03.07-21.07 RENO 5 VOLS Tatvan is a lake side town by the biggest lake of Turkey. The municipality is keen of hosting international volunteers in order to broaden the minds of the local youth. The town hosted a work camp last year and want to host 2 more this year. W: The project of the first camp of this year is practicing English with the local youth. The volunteers will use English as a tool to encourage the local youngsters to learn foreign languages. Apart from the scheduled daily practices, volunteers must be ready to spent some of their free time with the locals as well. This camp offers intensively close contact with the local young population. Q: Volunteers should have a good level of English and be keen of teaching. A:In a dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Volunteers will prepare the breakfast by the given food. Lunch & dinners will be supplied by the municipality. LA: English. LO: Tatvan is in the east of Turkey, by Van Lake. The nearest cities are Bitlis & Van. T: Istanbul. Volunteers will travel all over Turkey from west to the east by coach (22 hours) on the second day of their arrival. Thus 1 overnight in Istanbul is compulsory with an extra cost of 10 Euro. The meals on the way is volunteers responsibility until the group reaches to the camp site.

Sarkoy is a seaside town where the population triples in the summer season. The asphalt material that covers the roads in the town is planned to be replaced by paving stones. This is a repeating project. Last 3 years’ camps were successful and the municipality decided to host another international group of volunteers. The volunteers will help the municipal staff for paving the roads by the stones.
W: Paving the roads. A: In a dormitory with shared bathrooms and showers. F: Will be supplied in the dormitory. LA: English. LO: Sarkoy is in the northwest of Turkey. The next city is Tekirdag. T: Istanbul

GEN-09 MARKET STR. GOMURGEN 10.07-25.07 RENO 15 VOLS
Gomurgen is a small town in central Anatolia that hosted a GENCTUR camp already in 2007. Based on the success of this work camp, the mayor invited 2 groups in 2008. The first work camp will be the follow up of last year’s project : Paving the roads at the open air market place.
At the second work camp volunteers will help to build a green area in the village. (GEN-19) Both projects are manual and demanding. Volunteers will have a chance to experience the local hospitality. The specialty of this town is its nomadic life. There are 30.000 sheep in the town and in the summer people who live in Gomurgen go to the mountains to graze their sheep. In free days volunteers may visit the nomadic people on the mountains and can participate in the activities like shearing or milking the sheep. W: Paving the roads. A: In a guesthouse with shared bathrooms and showers, in rooms of 6 people. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F: Breakfasts & dinners will be prepared by the volunteers by given food, lunches will supplied by the municipality. Some dinners may be supplied by local people. LA: English. LO: Gomurgen is located in the middle of Turkey. The nearest city is Kayseri. T: Istanbul.

GEN-10 LET’S MAKE OUR FILM YENI SAKRAN 11.07 – 19.07 TEEN/ART 15 VOLS
Teenagers from different countries are invited to create a “group film” in a youth center. Afacan youth Center is a place where GENCTUR hosts various voluntary and youth camps. www.afacan.info . 15-17 age group participants will use their creativity & express their ideas to write their scenario, act, shoot and direct their films in this camp and the winners will be awarded with a “Y-Oscar” (Young Oscar) Prize.
W: Making a short documentary film about the camp life by using hand cameras and computers. A: At Afacan Youth Center, in 3-4 bedded rooms with showers & toilets. F: Will be served in the center. LA: English. R: Participants will spend 1 night in a hostel which costs 10 Euro bed+breakfast basis in Istanbul as the group will depart to the camp-site on 12.07 in the morning. Departure to Istanbul from the camp-site is on 19.07 in the morning. The journey to Istanbul from the camp-site takes about 10 hours. Smoking & alcohol is not permitted at the camp. LO: Yenisakran is in the west of Turkey. The center is by the sea-side. The nearest city is Izmir. T: Istanbul. Extra Fee: 160 Euro, including 1 night hostel accommodation with breakfast on the day of arrival.

GEN-11 SUPPORT TEENS YENI SAKRAN 11.07 – 19.07 SOCI / ART 3 VOLS
This is a challenging camp, which needs patient volunteers who are keen or interested in working with teenagers. Volunteers will be working alongside the camp leaders of GENCTUR’s international teenage camp where the teenage participants create a film in groups. You are expected to assist and support program as well as be friends with teenagers. Previous experience will be preferred and a motivation letter with a pass size photo should complete your application form. Please note that you will be dealing with the teens through the given & intensive program all day long. You will spend most of your time with the teensin the camp area with limited private life. Thus contact with the local people will not be possible; however you will have contact with the other groups and the working people in the camp-site. Volunteers may have fun together only after the kids go to the bed and the team coverthe daily staff meeting in the camp-site. Leaving the camp area is not allowed due to unexpected emergency cases. There is also a possibility to combine this camp with the previous (GEN-04) or following camp (GEN-15) at the same site.
W: Assisting the camp leaders in a teenage camp. A:At Afacan Youth Center (www.afacan.info ) , in 3-4 bedded rooms with showers & toilets. F: Will be served in the center. LA: English.
R: Volunteers should be at least 25 years old. Smoking & alcohol is not permitted at the camp in front of the kids. Participants will spend 1 night in a hostel which costs 10 Euro bed+breakfast basis in Istanbul as the group will depart to the camp-site on 12.07 in the morning. Return from the camp-site is on 19.07 in the morning. The journey to Istanbul from the camp-site takes about 10 hours. LO: Yenisakran is in the west of Turkey. The nearest city is Izmir. T: Istanbul.
IMPORTANT : All applications for this camps will be evaluated together on 10th of May. Volunteers should not expect an earlier answer.
GEN-12 FAMILY CAMP ZEYTINLI 13.07 – 24.07 ENVI 15 VOLS This camp is a call for the families or single parents who would like to participate in a work camp with their children. Accommodation will be more comfortable comparing the other work camps and special activities will be arranged for the kids. W: Cleaning the beach to create a public awareness about the pollution. A: In the guest house of the municipality. There will be big rooms reserved for the kids, mothers and fathers separately. F: Will be supplied by the municipality. LA: English. LO: Zeytinli is a seaside town by the Aegean coast. It is in the north west of Turkey. The nearest city is Balikesir. T: Istanbul. Extra Fee: 50 € per person.
GEN-13 WORK & TEACH YALVAC 14.07-29.07 RENO-TEACH 15 VOLS The Regional Boarding Primary School (YIBO) of Yalvac town hosted a group of international volunteers last year and it was a success. Thus the school director would like to host another group this year for a dual project. The volunteers will be requested partly to practice English with the pupils of the secondary school (12-15 years old) and to landscape the garden of the school for the other half of the day. The school has got dormitories, hot showers (like Turkish bath) and sport fields.
W: Practising English with pupils and manual work at the garden. R: Volunteers should speak at least medium level English for this camp. A: In the dormitory of the school with common toilets and showers. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied in the cafeteria of the dormitory and will be prepared by a cook. LA: English. LO: Yalvac is in the southwest of Turkey. Nearest city is Isparta. T: Istanbul.

GEN-14 MATH VILLAGE SIRINCE 18.07-01.08 RENO-CONS 10 VOLS
Have you ever heard of Mathematic Village? Probably not, because it is unique in the world. If you like nature and mathematic this is a tailor made project for you. If you hate mathematic you can still join in this camp as the project is not related with math but helping to build a non formal education center in the nature. Mathematic village is an idea of a university professor aiming to endear math to young people. Around 20 math lovers gather in this center in each 2-3 weeks terms, to learn, exercise and study math. International professors are voluntarily sharing their knowledge with young students. The center is still under construction and international volunteers will help to complete the construction and the landscaping. You can also follow the math courses in your free times. This camp will also give a chance to you to meet & have very close contact with Turkish young people. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco are available at the center. But the next village Sirince, where is only 15 minutes on foot is a very attractive one and famous for home made wines and traditional architecture of its houses. The nearest town Selcuk is the town of world famous Ephessus open air museum.

GEN-15 AFACAN-2 YENI SAKRAN 19.07. – 30.07 SOCI/KIDS 5 VOLS
GENCTUR is going to organize a summer camp for a group of kids between 10-14 years old whose families are financially supporting for this holiday in a youth centre by the seaside. If you like children, this camp is a very good opportunity for you to spend your time at a very beautiful camp site, in order to offer the kids an active holiday by teaching them to use their own abilities while sharing yourlife experiences with them. Practising English will be part of your job as well. You will be assisting the camp leaders to take care a group of kids during the trips outside of the camp- site as well as all kinds of activities during the camp.
We are looking for vols who are at least 20 years old with a good command of English and some abilities on one of the following fields: any sports (like basketball, volleyball, swimming, football, table tennis, etc.) fine arts, handicrafts, music, dance, drama, photography and group games. Volunteers must be able to lead at least 2 workshops or sport activities. Previous experience will be preferred and a motivation letter with a pass size photo should complete your application form. Please note that you will be dealing with the kids through the given & intensive program all day long. You will spend most of your time with the kids in the camp area with limited private life. Thus contact with the local people out of the camp site will not be possible however you will have contact with the other groups and the working people in the camp site. Volunteers may have fun together only after the kids go to the bed and the team cover the daily staff meeting in the camp site. Leaving the camp area is not allowed due to unexpected emergency cases.
There is also a possibility to combine this camp with the Teenage Camp (GEN-11)
W: Counselling a group of children between 10 - 14 years of age and leading several activities for the children. R: Participants will spend 1 night in a hostel in Istanbul on arrival as the group will depart to the camp site on 20.07 in the morning. This will cost 10 Euro on bed+breakfast basis. Departure to Istanbul from the camp site is on 30.07 in the morning. The journey to Istanbul from the camp site takes about 10 hours. A: In Afacan Youth Centre (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the campsite. The counsellors will eat together with the group of children whom they are responsible for. LA: English. LO: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. T: Istanbul. Note: Smoking & drinking is not allowed during the camp at the campsite in front of the kids.
IMPORTANT : All applications for both camps will be evaluated together on 10th of May. Volunteers should not expect an earlier answer.

GEN-16 KIDS CAMP YENI SAKRAN 19.07–30.07 KIDS 15 KIDS (Aged 10-14)
GENCTUR opens the traditional & national kids camp to international kids of 10-14 age group.
The main project of the camp is photography although the daily program of the camp consist of different activities like sport, handicrafts, creative drama, music, fine arts, etc. Some days are reserved for trekking and sight seeing tours. International volunteers will be leading or assisting the daily activities. The camp-site is a secure place and kids will not be allowed to leave the camp site by their own. All participants will be met at the airport on the day of arrival and taken to the airport for departure. A: In Afacan Youth Centre (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the campsite. LA: English. LO: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. T: Istanbul. Extra Fee:375 Euro

GEN-17 BY THE LAKE TATVAN 21.07-06.08 ENVI-RENO 15 VOLS Tatvan is a lake side town by the biggest lake of Turkey. The municipality is keen of hosting international volunteers in order to broaden the minds of the local youth. The town hosted a work camp last year and want to host 2 more this year. W: The project of the second camp of this year is landscaping by the lake, like last year. A: In a dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Volunteers will prepare the breakfast by the given food. Lunch & dinners will be supplied by the municipality. LA: English. LO: Tatvan is in the east of Turkey, by Van Lake. The nearest cities are Bitlis & Van. Volunteers will travel all over Turkey from west to the east by coach (22 hours) on the second day of the camp. Thus 1 overnight in Istanbul is compulsory with an extra cost of 10 Euro. T: Istanbul.

GEN-18 MURAL CAMP TAŞUCU 25.07-10.08 ART 15 VOLS Tasucu is a sea-side town in the south of Turkey, with its 10.500 inhabitants. The caves called Heaven and Hell are very famous. Tasucu have got rich nature, clear sea and pretty people. http://tasucu-bld.gov.tr/bld/default_en.asp The municipality is willing to add some men made beauties to the natural ones and will host the international volunteers for introducing this lovely town to foreign youth. Talented volunteers on drawing and painting are invited to join in this camp.
W: Drawing pictures on the 4 electricity transformer’s walls.
A: In the hotel owned by municipality in triple rooms. Hot showers and WC are available in the room. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
F: Will be will prepared by volunteers.
LA: English
LO: Tasucu is a town in the south of Turkey. The nearest city is Mersin T: Istanbul

GEN-19 BUILD A PARK GOMURGEN 30.07-14.08 CONS/RENO 15 VOLS
Gomurgen is a small town in central Anatolia that hosted a GENCTUR camp already in 2007. Based on the success of this work camp, the mayor invited 2 groups in 2008. The first work camp will be the follow up of last year’s project : Paving the roads at the open air market place (GEN-09). At the second work camp volunteers will help to build a green area in the village. Both projects are manual and demanding. Volunteers will have a chance to experience the local hospitality. The specialty of this town is its nomadic life. There are 30.000 sheep in the town and in the summer people who live in Gomurgen go to the mountains to graze their sheep. In free days volunteers may visit the nomadic people on the mountains and can participate in the activities like shearing or milking the sheep. W: Creating a park. A: In a guesthouse with shared bathrooms and showers, in rooms of 6 people. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F: Breakfasts & dinners will be prepared by the volunteers by given food, lunches will supplied by the municipality. Some dinners may be supplied by local people. LA: English. LO: Gomurgen is located in the middle of Turkey. The nearest city is Kayseri. T: Istanbul.
GEN-20 SCHOOL GARDEN YENI SAKRAN 08.08 – 24.08 RENO 15 VOLS Yeni Sakran is a lovely, small sea-side town by the Aegean coast. GENCTUR volunteers planted trees in this town during the National Day celebrations in 2007. This action inspired the mayor to host an international volunteer group for a longer period. So this is your camp now.
W: Landscaping and arranging the garden of the newly built high school. A: In a building close to the working site. Volunteers will sleep on the floor. Sleeping bag and mattress are necessary. LA: English. LO: Yeni Sakran is in the west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. T: Istanbul

GEN-21 BEACH & WATERFALL AKCAKOCA 14.08-28.08 ENVI 15 VOLS
Akcakoca is a lovely sea-side town by the Black Sea coast. Volunteers are invited to clean the beach and also to help for landscaping works around the waterfall by working in shifts.
W: Beach cleaning and landscaping. A: In a student dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in the dormitory. LA: English LO: Akcakoca is in the northwest of Turkey. The nearest city is Duzce. T: Istanbul

GEN-22 MINI ZOO EGIRDIR 18.08-01.09 ENVI – RENO 15 VOLS
Egirdir is a lovely lake-side town. GENCTUR is cooperating with the municipality for many years and the mayor is very keen on hosting international volunteers in the town for different projects. This year volunteers will work at the mini zoo of the town where mainly domestic animals are protected and exhibited.
W: Developing the psychical conditions of the zoo, environmental arrangement, landscaping. A: In a guesthouse. Hot showers are available. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in a restaurant. LA: English. LO: Egirdir is a lovely lakeside town in the west of Turkey. The nearest city is Isparta. T: Istanbul.

GEN-23 APPLE PICKING EGIRDIR 18.09 - 03.10 AGRI 15 VOLS

The municipality of Egirdir town has got an orchard where they grow local sweet apples. The sale of apples brings extra income to the town budget. Egirdir is used to host international volunteers for many years and all volunteers enjoy being there. W: The work of the volunteers will be picking & packing apples and loading them into the trucks. A: In a guesthouse. Hot showers are available. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in a restaurant. LA: English. LO: Egirdir is a lovely lakeside town in the west of Turkey. The nearest city is Isparta. T: Istanbul.
GEN-24 LEADER TRAINING YENISAKRAN 21.09-28.09 TRAIN 15 VOLS This camp is planned for the volunteers who have already been in a work camp either for the first time or many times in their life but never as a leader. First time or active volunteers who are interested in leading work camps in the following years will be trained here about intercultural exchanges, group leading, finances, problems etc. The enthusiasm they have gain in the work camps will be transferred to a real experience through discussions, games, and visits, experimental and practical working methods. This camp will also suit to the people who are training their own group leaders in their organisations. A motivation letter should be supplied together with the application form. A certificate will be given to the participants at the end of the work camp. Extra fee: 150 Euro, covers full board accommodation, training & materials.
W: No practical work. Training will be given through games and study cases. A: In 2-3 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the campsite. A: English. LO: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. T: Istanbul

GEN-25 OLIVE & OIL FETHIYE 01.11-16.11 AGRI-ECO 10 VOLS
Yakabag House is an organic farm that produces its own olive, olive oil, wine, vegetables, oranges, jams, pickles etc. using traditional methods. The farm accommodates guests who experience the Mediterranean Turkish lifestyle during their stay. There is an ongoing leather workshop, a swimming pool, table tennis as well as a dance, yoga space for guests in the garden. Ceramic, waterpaint or other visual art teachers prepare workshops during the year. The farm has an olive grove that produces an average of 4 tons of olives, a vineyard, a vegetable garden and an orange garden. Some of Yakabag products are sold at the town market on Fridays. The participants will also have the chance to sell olives in the bazaar that will give them an insider view of Turkish villagers.
W: Clearing the weed under the olive trees to prepare the grove for picking. Picking olives. Grooming olive trees. Disposing the cut branches. Preparing compost. Using the olive mill and press to produce olive oil. Waste management. A: Dormitory style accommodation in the attic or on the terrace, under the stars. For this option, sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. One other option is to stay in the olive grove with your own tent and sleeping bag.
F: Three meals are served. Breakfast and dinner in the house and lunch in the grove.
LA: English LO: Fethiye is in the southwest of Turkey. Age: 20-30 T: Istanbul Extra fee: 30 Euro.

GEN-EK01 BUILD AND PAINT YENISAKRAN 13.04 – 28.04 CONS 5 VOLS
Afacan Youth Center where GENCTUR organizes several workcamps and youth exchange groups this year, needs to be prepared for summer season. A group of Turkish – German youngsters who are attendants of a vocational course on bricklaying and painting will be working for both type of works during their stay at the center. The group consist of boys and girls between 18-26 age group in order to give the change of intercultural exchange to Turkish-German group.
W: Constructing a garden wall around the center.
A: At the youth center (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms. Sleeping bags and mats are not necessary. LO: Yeni Şakran is in the west of Turkey by the Aegean sea coast. Nearest city is Izmir. T: Istanbul

GEN-EK02 MEET THE ORIENT YENI SAKRAN 09.08 – 23.08 SOCI / RENO 15 VOLS
GENCTUR is going to host 2 groups of youngest from the East of Turkey and organizing a personal development camp for them trough social & sport activities, lectures, discussions, games and workshops in order broaden their minds and giving them new horizons.
The first group will come from city of Van and consist of university students. Second groups is from Diyarbakir and high school students of 16-18 age group. There will be some light renovation work as well. W: participating in the activities, organized by the leader’s team and some renovation work. A: At the youth center (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms. Sleeping bags and mats are not necessary. LO: Yeni Şakran is in the west of Turkey by the Aegean sea coast. Nearest city is Izmir. T: Istanbul

GEN-MTV1 ALTERNATIVE CAMP YENI SAKRAN 01.05 – 30.09 SOCI/DISA 25 VOLS

Alternative camp (www.alternativecamp.org) is a place for disabled people both psychical and mental and people with special needs of all kinds. Here all kind of sport programs, social, educational and training activities are held. Thus it is a very challenging and hard work. One can start any time and minimum stay is a month. Although, recommended maximum stay is 2 months longer stays up to 6 months are possible with the approval of the camp management.
Volunteers are expected to assist all manual and social work organized at the camp as well as helping for the daily services like cleaning, gardening, etc. You can also develop new activities depending on your talents. Interested volunteers will be trained as dive-buddies for disabled people with the standard of HSA (Disabled Scuba Association).
Candidates should have a strong motivation to work with disabled people, socially disadvantaged groups & individuals and write a detailed motivation letter including their experience (if any) and wish to be a part of a hard working team. Previous experiences are preferable but good mood & good wills are essential.
W: Serving and assisting the disabled people in their daily life at the camp site, assisting the instructors during sport activities and courses, organizing and running social activities, manual work concerning reparations, gardening, cleaning, leading groups for trekking and excursions.
A: In triple rooms with bathroom. Q: Volunteers talented on computers, sports, indoor & outdoor activities, music, drama, fine arts, swimming and diving, handicrafts will be preferred. Teachers of above mentioned fields and skippers for the camp boat are needed especially. A motivation letter should be sent along with the application form. F: Will be served at the centre. LA: English. Turkish might be helpful but not necessary. LO: Yeni Sakran is in the west of Turkey by the Aegean Sea coast. Nearest city is Izmir. T: Istanbul Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.

GEN-MTV2 HOME FOR DISABLED ISTANBUL 01.03–31.12 SOCI-DISA 25 VOLS
Are you interested in working with disabled people? If yes and if you are a sport and outdoor trainer, animator, musican, dancer, artist (painter,sculptor), cook, medical students, psychologist, teacher, or without any skills but highly motivated to work with handicapped people, this camp is a tailor made project for you. The Alternative Life Association is running a “living & training home” for 30 mentally retarded youngsters (age 16-29) in Istanbul, located by the Istanbul Straight known as Bosphorus.
W: Serving and assisting the disabled people in their daily life at the “living & training home”, organizing and running social & sport activities, manual work concerning reparations, gardening, cleaning, leading groups for trekking and excursions.
A: In the dormitory of the center. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Q: Volunteers talented on computers, sports, indoor & outdoor activities, music, drama, fine arts, swimming and diving, handicrafts will be preferred. A motivation letter should be sent along with the application form. F: Will be served at the centre. LA: English. Turkish might be helpful but not necessary. However basic Turkish lesson will be given to the volunteers LO: The center is located in the northern part of Istanbul with easy transport access. T: Istanbul Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the camp site.

GEN-MTV3 ECO FARMS TURKEY 01.04–31.10 ECO – AGRI 5 VOLS

The details of each camp under this title are described on the WEB page http://www.bugday.org/tatuta/allFarms.php?lang=EN If you want to choose a camp from this section, please refer to the address above, as there are 70 farms under this title. You can either choose 1 farm and stay there as long as you want or move among the farms. Dates are flexible, thus you can start any time if the farm is available for the requested period. Minimum stay is 1 week in each farm, maximum is 2 months. Below is a general description.

The farms are located in different regions of Turkey. They are the samples of the traditional organic farming in Turkey as many other farmers use chemicals unfortunately. All camps offer a very close contact with the local people as the volunteers will be living & working together with the farmer families. Some camps are ready to accept vols between April – November but many of them prefer certain dates. Thus volunteers are requested to consider the time of availability of each camp. All volunteers have to meet in GENCTUR office in Istanbul as usual work camps.

Volunteers will stay in or near by the farms in separated rooms. Meals are mainly eaten with the family members. Mainly vegetarian food is served. Please note that, you might be the only volunteer at the time when you are in the farm as we can not guarantee to find enough volunteers for the same period of your free time. But if you apply as a small group of friends it is possible to place you altogether.

There is an inscription fee of 30 Euro to be paid to GENCTUR on arrival.

There will be different type of daily manual & sometimes hard work in each farm such as picking up vegetables or fruits; hoeing, raking or spading the soil; grafting or pruning the trees, watering the plants and trees, mowing grasses, weeding, animal feeding & caring, basic construction works, producing mud bricks, harvesting corps, drying leaves or seeds, processing grains, producing jam or sauce, dry stone wall making, etc. Of course not all these works will be faced in each farm and in each period but volunteers must be ready and agreed to do any kind of manual work requested. Teaching basic, daily English might be a task of the volunteers as well. Farmers will be working alongside and working hours may vary depending on the work. Also working hours will be longer than usual work camps, but farmers are tolerant towards volunteers unless they are not really lazy.

ART WORKSHOPS
GEN-AW1 FETHIYE 24.05 - 31.05 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling Extra fee for this 1 week camp is 160 Euro.

GEN-AW2 FETHIYE 31.05 - 14.06 ARTS 15

Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Rhythm

GEN-AW3 FETHIYE 14.06 - 28.06 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga

GEN-AW4 FETHIYE 28.06 - 12.07 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga

GEN-AW5 FETHIYE 12.07 - 26.07 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Painting +Yoga

GEN-AW6 FETHIYE 26.07 - 09.08 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Painting + Yoga + Short movie

GEN-AW7 FETHIYE 09.08 - 23.08 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga + Short movie + Modern dance

GEN-AW8 FETHIYE 23.08 - 06.09 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga + Modern dance

GEN-AW9 FETHIYE 06.09 - 20.09 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga

GEN-AW10 FETHIYE 20.09 - 04.10 ARTS 15
Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga

GEN-AW11 FETHIYE 21.12 - 03.01 ARTS 15
Photography + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga

Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants.
Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €.
These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods.
People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities.
W: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch.
A: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel F: Home made, delicious food is served.
LO: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. A: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. T: Istanbul.

HUJ, Armenia

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:58:20 CDT

Name of the organization: HUJ-Voluntary Service of Armenia

Year of the foundation: HUJ- Voluntary Service of Armenia, The Republican Headquarters of Student Brigades (HUJ) was founded in 1965. HUJ is registered as a non-governmental organization.

Location of the central office: Koryun 19A, 0009 Yerevan, Armenia
Telephone: +37410 522788, 522701
Fax: +37410 522772

Aim and objectives:

The essential aims and objectives of HUJ are as follows:
Organize the activities of Armenian and foreign volunteers in international workcamps in Armenia.
Send Armenian volunteers to international workcamps, seminars, workshops, educational and other programs abroad. Organize seminars and conferences in Armenia. Organize the participation of foreign volunteers in long and medium term programs, EVS projects in Armenia, as well as Armenian volunteers in countries of Europe.
Take care of orphans, children with special needs and socially indigent people.

Type: NGO, governmental, other: NGO

Activities: workcamps, EVS, MTV, LTV, etc. /;
Every year 250 Armenian volunteers participate in ecological, construction, rehabilitation, cultural, aesthetic, social projects, seminars and educational programs of international workcamps abroad. They also participate in long-term (8-9 months) and medium-term programs, European Voluntary Service (EVS) programs taking care of orphans, the old and the disabled.
Every summer HUJ organizes 7-8 international workcamps in Armenia, where Armenian volunteers hand in hand with 150 foreign volunteers do ecological and renovation work, take care of sick and disabled children, contribute to the aesthetic education of orphan and lonely children.

Official website: www.huj.am

General conditions for participation in your workcamps:
- age limit- 16 minimum and no maximum
- common language used in the camps – English
- No extra fee

International summer workcamps in Armenia 2008

HUJ1 ZATIK Yerevan 16.07-05.08 KIDS/ECO 15vols

The orphanage “Zatik” is located in Yerevan. There are 135 orphan children living in the orphanage.
Work: The volunteers will have 2 main tasks: aesthetic education of children and ecological work on the territory of the Cattle Breeding complex of Zatik orphanage.
In the morning the volunteers will carry out ecological work on the territory of the Cattle Breeding complex.
In the afternoon the volunteers will work with children. Volunteers will teach children different national and foreign songs and dances of the countries where the volunteers come from; organize a big performance in different languages.
During the workcamp volunteers will organize different workgroups for children, where they can draw, sculpture and an exhibition of their works will be organized in the end of the camp. Children will also play intellectual games, attend elementary English, German and French and other language courses by their wish, physical training classes and other things according to the talents and abilities of the volunteers.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in the orphanage. They will be provided with beds.
Food: Volunteers will prepare food themselves.
Language: English
Location: Yerevan
Terminal: Yerevan
Special remarks: Volunteers will visit museums and theater performances in Yerevan, will have trips and hikes to the most beautiful places of Armenia, such as Garni Pagan temple, Geghard cloister, Sevan Lake, Echmiadzin Cathedral.

HUJ2 Botanical Garden Yerevan 7.07-26.07 ENVI 15vols

The Botanical Garden is situated in the north-eastern part of Yerevan.(80 ha of semi-desert habitat). The Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Science is responsible for plant collections in Armenia. It holds rich herbarium as well as collection of 1070 species which represent 40% of the national collection and shrubs which represent 51% of the collection. The collection of Armenian flora includes around 200 species of endemic, rare and declining plant species, and provides a basis for the study of Armenian flora, and the ecological interactions of species, in a relatively natural environment.
Work: The main aim of this camp is to give assistance to the staff of National Botanical Garden in variety of environmental maintenance projects: taking care of spaces of the Garden, clearing the paths, taking out the weeds, cultivating the trees, preparing the trees for planting, cleanness of the territory etc. Besides the volunteers will carry out irrigation works together with the staff of the Botanical Garden.
Also the volunteers will visit for several days the branch of Botanical Garden in Tsovinar village in Sevan lake region to do ecological works there and will have rest on the beach after the work.
The staff of the Botanical Garden will organize interesting seminars for volunteers on the theme of environment and nature.
Accommodation: Volunteers will live in separate building on the territory of the Botanical Garden. They will be provided with mats.
Food: Volunteers will prepare food themselves.
Language: English
Location: Yerevan
Terminal: Yerevan
Special remarks: Volunteers will have possibilities to arrange some trips and hikes to the most beautiful places of Armenia, such as Garni Pagan temple, Geghard cloister, Echmiadzin Cathedral, will visit numerous interesting museums in Yerevan.

HUJ3 Rehabilitation Center Yerevan 9.07-29.07 DIS/ENVI 15vols

The camp is situated not far from the center of Yerevan, next to the artificial Lake Yerevan, the Armenian Brandy Factory which is famous all over the world and near USA Embassy in Armenia. The territory of the Rehabilitation Center was former Governmental rest house.
The camp will be opened for the 14th time and has become a popular and traditional one. Most of the children are having treatment here every year and are looking forward to meet the volunteers in summer.
Work: The aim of this camp is to organize the leisure of children with motor-system infringement and cardio-vascular system diseases and to do some environmental work on the territory. During the summer period children live in Rehabilitation Center together with their mothers.
Volunteers’ day will begin from ecological work: maintaining the territory, cleaning children’s playground from weeds and grass. After the children finish their therapy, volunteers gather together with children to draw, sculpture, sing and dance, do physical training, play games.
At the end of the camp volunteers and children will organize a farewell party.
Volunteers will bring along a lot of ideas, spirit, love and warmth, kindness and make the stay of these children in this Center a great holiday. They make these children feel that they are needed, full-valued and help them to open their talents and abilities.
There must be a strict discipline in the camp.
The workcamp is organized together with OSCE office in Yerevan. (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe).
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in a separate comfortable cottage on the territory of the Rehabilitation Center and sleep on beds.
Food: Volunteers will prepare food themselves.
Language: English
Location: Yerevan
Terminal: Yerevan
Special remarks: Volunteers will visit places of interest in Yerevan such as St.Sargis and Zoravor Churches, museums also will have possibilities to arrange some trips and hikes to the most beautiful places of Armenia- Garni Pagan temple, Geghard cloister, Sevan Lake, Echmiadzin Cathedral.
Special requirements: Volunteers are requested to read methodic literature about work and special games for children.

HUJ4 SOS-Kinderdorf Abovyan 26.06-15.07 KIDS/ENVI 15vols

The camp is situated in Abovyan (15km from Yerevan) in the SOS Children’s Village where children-orphans found their new mothers, sisters and brothers and live in families. 6-7 children live in separate cottages with their SOS mothers. SOS Children’s village in Armenia is built and is financed by SOS-Kinderdorf international non-governmental social development organization.
SOS Children's Villages revolve around the effort to give children who have lost their parents or who are no longer able to live with them a permanent home and a stable environment. The SOS Children's Village family-like structure is formed by four basic principles: mother, brothers and sisters, house and village.
This camp has become a popular and traditional one and children are looking forward to meet the volunteers in summer
Work: Volunteers will participate in most activities with the children and have a variety of different tasks: they’ll organize art workshops - painting, sculpturing, handicrafts; dancing, singing, sports.
The main aim of the camp is the organization of a big performance and an exhibition of works which will be presented in the end by volunteers and children. Each volunteer or group of volunteers from the same country will teach a group of 5-10 children his national dance, song or stage an original performance.
Volunteers together with trainers will organize and participate in “Funfootball” games selection organized in the village.
Also the volunteers will do ecological work on the territory and will paint the cottages.
The workcamp is organized together with OSCE office in Yerevan. (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe)
Accommodation: Volunteers will live in a comfortable cottage on the territory of the village
Food: Volunteers will prepare food themselves.
Location: English
Language: Yerevan
Terminal: Yerevan
Special remarks: Some trips and hikes to the most beautiful places of Armenia, such as Garni Pagan Temple, Geghard cloister which are near to the camp, Sevan Lake, Echmiadzin Cathedral, museums of Yerevan are foreseen in the program of the camp.

HUJ5 KRUNK Yerevan 14.07-02.08 KIDS/ENVI 15vols

The camp is situated in a secondary school in Yerevan. There are 647 pupils studying in this school. The director of the school- an active volunteer, former staff of Voluntary Service of Armenia is very dedicated to the ideas of voluntary movement.
Work: The main aim of the workcamp is the aesthetic education of children and ecological-renovation work on the territory of the school.
Volunteers will teach children songs and dances of the countries where the volunteers come from. Volunteers will organize a performance in different languages on the suggested theme and an exhibition of their works. During the workcamp volunteers will organize different workgroups for children, where they can draw, sculpture; learn different national and foreign songs, dances, attend elementary English, German and French and other language courses by their wish, play intellectual games, physical training classes. Each volunteer or group of volunteers from the same country will teach a group of 5-10 children a national dance, song or stage an original performance.
Also the volunteers will carry out ecological-renovation work on equipping the territory, taking care of trees and bushes.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in the school. They will be provided with beds.
Food: Volunteers will prepare food themselves.
Location: English
Language: Yerevan
Terminal: Yerevan
Special remarks: Volunteers will have possibilities to arrange some trips and hikes to the most beautiful places of Armenia, such as Sevan Lake, Garni Pagan temple, Geghard cloister, Echmiadzin Cathedral, visit museums and theater performances in Yerevan.

HUJ6 Aparan1 Aparan 01.07-31.07 DIS/ENVI 6vols

The Summer Treatment camp for children is situated on the bank of the Aparan lake in Aragatsotn region, 52 km from Yerevan. The Center is built in 2007 in a very picturesque place surrounded by nature.
Work: The aim of this camp is to organize the leisure time activities of 30 children with development problems.
These children usually don’t have possibility to participate in simple summer camps. The summer Treatment Camp will give them a possibility to enjoy the summer, have rest and interesting holidays in the countryside without interrupting the treatment. Volunteers will help the staff of the Center to organize different workgroups for the children, where they can draw, sculpture, sing and dance, do physical training, play games, organize competitions on the playground and swimming pool, attend elementary English, German, French and other language courses by the children’s wish.
Volunteers will bring along a lot of ideas, spirit, love and warmth, kindness and make the stay of these children in this Center a great holiday.
Also the volunteers will participate in the program of cleaning the small forest.
2 EVS volunteers in Armenia will be the campleaders of the workcamp.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in comfortably equipped Center and sleep on beds.
Food: Volunteers will eat in the Center
Location: English
Language: Yerevan
Terminal: Yerevan
Special remarks: Volunteers will have possibilities to arrange excursions to the most beautiful places of Armenia together with children and also with the staff of the center.
Special requirements: Motivation Letter is required

HUJ7 Aparan2 Aparan 01.08-31.08 DIS/ENVI 6vols

See program HUJ6 Aparan 1

IWO,KOREA

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:57:05 CDT

www.1.or.kr

Better World
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Youth Exchange & Voluntary Service

		E-mail
1) General & Organization	Yonghan KIM	yonghan@1.or.kr
2) Outgoing (STV for Europe)	Bokyong YOUN, Sojung AHN	fromkorea@1.or.kr
3) Outgoing (STV for Non-Europe)	Jongmin LEE, Taejun BANG	fromkorea2@1.or.kr
4) Outgoing & Incoming (MTV)	Jihye KIM	mtv@1.or.kr
5) Incoming (STV)	Junghyun KIM	tokorea@1.or.kr
- Tel : +82-(0)2-568-5858 - Fax : +82-(0)2-335-3487 - Website : www.1.or.kr - Address: 331-15, Sogyo-Dong, 121-836, Seoul, KOREA

- International Workcamp Organization -

List of Contents

1. Introduction about IWO
(1.1) Organization for voluntary actions
(1.2) Our visions
(1.3) Our activities

2. General conditions of exchange programs for volunteers
(2.1) STV – Short Term Volunteer Projects (Workcamps)
(2.2) MTV – Mid-Term Volunteer Projects

3. 2008 IWO Project Highlight
(3.1) Short Term Volunteer Exchange
(3.2) Mid-Term Volunteer Exchange

4. About IWO Projects
(4.1) STV (Workcamp) Project List
(4.2) STV (Workcamp) Project Description
(4.3) MTV (Mid-Term Volunteer) Project List
(4.4) MTV (Mid-Term Volunteer) Project Description

* STV - Short Term Volunteer (Workcamp for 2-3 weeks) / MTV - Mid-Term Volunteer (1~3 months)

1. Introduction about IWO

(1.1) Organization for voluntary actions
IWO is a non-profit and non-governmental organization established in 1999 to promote world peace, global citizenship, youth and community development and cultural exchange through international volunteering. We are a member and president of CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) at UNESCO, Paris and an Executive member of NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia). We are also a member of Alliance and a partner of YAP (Youth Action for Peace).

(1.2) Our visions
We believe that we can promote peace by contributing to mutual respect and capacity for peaceful coexistence between all countries. We offer youth of all countries the opportunities with international volunteer projects to understand cultural differences and diversity of each society. We believe that youth are our bright future in our planet.

- Bring the world to the local
- Take the local area to the world
- Beyond the difference and conflicts
- To let the young people be the global citizens

(1.3) Our activities
Our International Volunteer Projects offer young people the opportunity to join international voluntary service on community-based projects in over 70 countries worldwide. The projects differ enormously ranging from nature conservation, restoration, education and construction to projects that are more socially based including work with adults and children with special needs, teaching or organizing youth/children's holiday schemes. Our main activities include such as below.

- Exchange international young volunteers for local projects
- Organizing international volunteer projects in Korea
- Volunteer training seminars
- Project leader training seminars
- Evaluation meetings with volunteers and project leaders
- Evaluation meetings with the local project partners
- Development of intercultural programs
- Co-ordinating international conferences and seminars
- Educating young leaders in Korea

(1.4) Our project aims
The main purpose of IWO STV and MTV project is to exchange cultural diversity and to positively influence the host organization and local community by actively fulfilling the missions of each project position.

- To let local people, especially young ones, know about other countries and cultures through the friendship with international volunteers.
- To help local people, support civil associations and non-governmental organizations.
- To help volunteers understand Korean culture and learn to respect the differences.
- To encourage an active attitude toward responsibility for the environment, youth and society.
- To promote and organize voluntary service activities in cooperation with International Org, local communities and NGOs.

2. General conditions of exchange programs for volunteers

(2.1) STV – Short Term Volunteer Projects (Workcamps)

1) IWO hosts 10-15 volunteers on each workcamp. It consists of 3-5 Koreans (Including 1-2 campleaders) and 7-10 international volunteers. It can be changed depending on the projects.
2) Volunteers should be motivated to complete the project successfully and be open-minded to the local culture.
3) All volunteers are required to speak English well enough to communicate and carry out the project.
4) Each project has 1~2 camp leaders who are trained by IWO. They are also volunteers and prepare the project with IWO. They will coordinate a group to achieve the goals of each project.
5) Volunteers are responsible for cleaning, cooking and planning during the project.
6) 3 meals and accommodation are provided during the project.
7) IWO accepts volunteers between age 18 and 35 in general. If there are people over 35, sending org. has to counsel with IWO before sending an application.
8) IWO provides insurance during the workcamp period only for minor accidents excluding dental clinic, lost or stolen belongs, the third part compensation, illness. It covers only limited subjects so that volunteers are required to bring their own travel insurance.
9) Korea is not a big country; therefore, all of the volunteers are advised to arrive at Incheon International Airport regardless of their project site. By taking an airport bus, volunteers can conveniently arrive to Seoul from the airport. There are various public transportations that can take volunteers to almost everywhere in Korea.

(2.2) MTV – Mid-Term Volunteer Projects

1) Number of Volunteers & Duration :
- IWO generally hosts 2-3 volunteers on each project.
- Maximum duration of the project is 3 months. However, it is possible to extend the period. For more detail, please see the project list.

2) Project Coordinator :
- There is one coordinator from host org for each project, who will prepare and organize the project with IWO beforehand. The coordinator is a link between the host organization, IWO and volunteers.
- For each project, most activities are decided together with a coordinator of the host organization. Volunteers’ ideas are welcomed and everything can be discussed.

3) Accommodation & Food :
- 3 meals and accommodation are provided during the project period by host organization for free. Volunteers may cook for themselves or be served by the host family/organization. It depends on the project.

4) Free Time :
- Volunteers are responsible for organizing their own free time by doing activities such as cleaning, cooking and weekend trip. Host organizations will provide local information for the weekend planning and the assistance, if needed.

5) Visa :
- IWO will help with VISA document (invitation letter) once the applicant is accepted. However, we recommend that applicants also prepare to obtain VISA for themselves.
* Notice that volunteers from the Western part of Europe are not required to attain VISA if they do not plan to stay more than 90 days in Korea . (Ex; France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Czech, Slovakia, Estonia, Hungary, Switzerland, Finland, U.K, Portugal and so on) Please check with the Korean embassy in your own country concerning visa regulation for entering Korea.

6) Insurance :
IWO provides insurance during the project period only for minor accidents excluding dental clinic, lost or stolen belongs, the third part compensation, illness. It covers only limited subjects so that volunteers are required to bring their own travel insurance.

7) General Qualifications :
- Volunteers between the age of 19 to 40 are acceptable. Exceptions should be discussed before the acceptance.
- All volunteers are required to speak English well enough to communicate and carry out the activities. In the mean time, if volunteers try to learn and speak Korean, they will be able to connect with the local people more easily.
- No illegal drugs in IWO projects are permitted.
- Volunteers should be motivated to complete the project successfully and be open minded to Korea and to local cultures.
- MTV projects are looking for volunteers who like to associate with children and youths. Having skills such as dance, sports, traditional cultures, languages and others for educational purpose are strongly recommended to applicants.

3. 2008 IWO Project Highlight

(3.1) Short Term Volunteer Exchange:
- What’s new this year?
In 2008, IWO has organized 12 workcamps which will be held during the months of July and August in Korea. Below are the projects which are new this year.
IWO-84 Busan (11/08-23/08) – ENVI
IWO-89 Art Biennale (15/08-09/09) – ART+FEST
* Please see more detail in the project description.

(3.2) Mid-Term Volunteer Exchange :
- What’s new this year?
IWO has organized Medium Term Volunteer projects since 2002. For the year of 2008, we are calling for international volunteers in 11 MTV projects. There are many interesting projects for the volunteers who would like to experience the Korean culture and society. MTV volunteers will participate in projects such as teaching children at a local study centers, alternative schools and communities.

IWO/MTV-41, 42 Little School has been included in our MTV project list this year. The school is looking forward to work with volunteers who enjoy teaching and interacting with teenagers. Volunteers will also have a chance to learn more about the Buddhist philosophy. We hope to meet motivated and passionate volunteers for the 2008 Korea MTV projects. For more information, please refer to the description below.

4. About IWO Projects

(4.1) STV (Workcamp) Project List

Code	Name	Location	Date	Type	Age limit	No of vols
IWO-71	World Heritage	GANGHWA	21/07-02/08	CULT+Heritage	18+	15
IWO-72	ARIRANG	GANGWON	28/07-10/08	ART+FEST	18+	15
IWO-73	WANDO	JEONNAM	30/07-11/08	KIDS+EDU	18+	15
IWO-81	MYEONGJIN	GANGWON	01/08-16/08	KIDS+DISA	18+	12
IWO-82	GONGJU	CHUNGNAM	04/08-17/08	KIDS+CONS	18+	15
IWO-83	JEJU	JEJU	04/08-16/08	ENVI+KIDS	18+	15
IWO-84	BUSAN	BUSAN	11/08-23/08	ENVI	18+	15
IWO-85	HWACHEON	GANGWON	11/08-23/08	AGRI+KIDS	18+	15
IWO-86	DONGHAE	GANGWON	11/08-23/08	CULT+KIDS	18+	15
IWO-87	BUNDANG	GYEONGGI	11/08-23/08	ENVI	18+	15
IWO-88	GAESIL	GYEONGBUK	11/08-23/08	CULT+AGRI	18+	15
IWO-89	ART BIENNALE	CHUNGNAM	15/08-09/09	ART+FEST	18+	15

(4.2) STV (Workcamp) Project Description

IWO-71 World Heritage Ganghwa 21/07-02/08 CULT+Heritage 15vols

Project: Ganghwa Dolmen Sites in Ganghwa County is registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritages. This workcamp is one of the Patrimonito Workcamps which is new initiative coordinated by CCIVS and World Heritage Center in UNESCO. This county is full of dynamic traditional heritages and culture. Together with the local people, the international volunteers will be involved in various activities to promotion the values and importance of the World Heritage of Ganghwa.
Work : Volunteers will take part in various activities related to the promotion and preservation of the World Heritage in Ganghwa. Moreover, volunteers will organize a camp for a few days to raise the awareness of World Heritage to the local youth.
Extra activities: During the free time volunteers can visit to the Korean traditional museums and cultural assets. There is also a beach nearby.
Accommodation : Guest house in local village.
Location : Ganghwa-do, Incheon, 60 km away west from Seoul.
http://english.ganghwa.incheon.kr/
Terminal: Incheon International Airport.

IWO-72 ARIRANG GANGWON 28/07-10/08 ART+FEST 15vols

Project: Jeongseon is a very famous place with cultural heritage and beautiful surroundings (mountains and rivers)in Korea. This place is the origin of Korea’s beloved traditional song called Arirang. Volunteers will participate in a local art festival which is held annually in a mountain area.
Work: Volunteers will be involved in various activities related to Jeongseon art festival. They will mainly assist the artists to create art products for the festival. It will be a manual work with wood, mud, stone, paper and so on.
Extra activities:Visita famous local traditional market and a gold cave
Accommodation: Local community center
Location: Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, 200 km away east from Seoul. Jeongseon is famous for beautiful mountains, cave, traditional heritage and Arirang (Korean typical traditional song)
http://jeongseon.go.kr/JStour_EN/html/sub01_01.html
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
IWO-73 WANDO JEONNAM 30/07-11/08 KIDS+EDU 15vols

Project: Wando is a small island located in west-south about 400km away from Seoul. Because of the distance, the local people do not get many opportunities to see and meet foreign people. In this respect, the project will play an important role in bringing the local children and people to get a taste of diverse cultures.
Work: Volunteers will be a bridge between the children and the world through the intercultural activities such as international games, cooking, and teaching English, camping at a beach. Volunteers are recommended to organize many other creative and fun activities for local children and youths. Having responsibility and motivation to work with children is very important in this project.
Extra activities: Volunteers will experience cultural events and visit around tourist sightseeing places during their day offs.
Accommodation: Public building in the local church.
Location: Wando island, Jeollanam Province, 400 km away west-south from Seoul.
http://www.wando.go.kr/eng/index.php
Terminal: Incheon International Airport.

IWO-81 MYEONGJIN GANGWON 01/08-16/08 KIDS+ DISA 12vols

Project: This project is hosted by Myeongjin School for blind and non-blind children in Chuncheon, an area that is famous for beautiful lakes and mountains. The purpose of this school is to provide education for both blind and non-blind children to better understand each other by studying and experiencing together in one classroom. Together with other local volunteers, volunteers will be leading a summer English camp for the children of this school. Especially for those who are interested in aiding or teaching blind people, this will definitely be a great opportunity.
Work: Volunteers will teach basic level of English during the camp and perform a fun play in English at the end of the project. They will also have to prepare with decoration, promotion and instruction of the play. Although the camp schedule is tight, volunteers will play an important role in encouraging and giving confidence to the students.
Extra activities: Picnic, outdoor activities with the children
Accommodation: In the school guest house
Location: Chuncheon, Gangwon province, 80km away east from Seoul
http://www.chuncheon.go.kr/
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Request: Volunteers should enjoy working with children.
IWO-82 GONGJU CHUNGNAM 04/08-17/08 KIDS+CONS 15vols

Project: The host of this project is Chung-nam Educational Institute (NGO) for development of alternative education in Korea. Together with this institute, volunteers will be working for the local children in this area. These children usually live in farm areas, where there are very few opportunities to experience international cultures. The aim of this project is to open up a door to a new experience for the local children and youths.
Work: Volunteers will help the host to organize two summer camps for the local children. The main theme of the project is to construct a traditional Korean clay house with the local campers. Volunteers will also be able to participate in fun outdoor, cultural, historical activities with the children in the camp.
Extra activities: Making visits to historical sites around.
Location: Gongju, Chungnam Province; 150 km away south from Seoul.
http://www.gongju.go.kr/
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-83 JEJU JEJU ISLAND 04/08-16/08 ENVI+KIDS 15vols

Project: Jeju workcamp is located in Jeju Island, which is considered to be one of the famous islands in Korea. The host organization for this Workcamp is called Jeju nature school. It more like a vocational school where children can come for field trips to see and experience things related with nature. The school seeks to provide children the importance of nature and the environment by organizing two summer camps with the international volunteers. Volunteers in this project should enjoy being out in the nature and working with children.
Work: In this project, volunteers will mainly contribute in hosting and assisting vocational programs that kids will participate on their visit to this school. While leading such environment related programs and activities, volunteers will not have opportunity to associate and interact with local kids, but also teach the importance of nature to kids.
Extra activities: During the free time, volunteers will have a chance to experience beautiful landscapes and wonderful beaches while they are in Jeju island. They will also be able to enjoy the nice hot weather as well as experiencing the exotic places of the island.
Accommodation: In the village guest house.
Location: Juju Island; one hour flight from Seoul. Travelling by ship is also possible.l
http://english.jeju.go.kr/index.php
Terminal: Jeju Domestic Airport ( Via Incheon International Airport)
IWO-84 BUSAN BUSAN 11/08-23/08 ENVI 15 vols

Project: Busan, a bustling city of approximately 3.7 million residents, is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula. The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs scattered throughout the city. Every year many tourists visit this well known city for vacations at beautiful beaches and for visit to annual PIFF (Busan International Film Festival). The is IWO’s first workcamp ever held in Busan area. The aim of this project is to execute many activities related in creation of ecological water course from the hot spring located in the center of the city.
Work: Volunteers will be involved in various environmental activities related to Oncheon Cheon (Korean name for hot spring stream) such as maintenance around the stream and visiting the rivers and streams around the area. There will also be a camp where volunteers will campaign and promotion the importance of ecology to the local residents.
Extra activities: There are many beautiful beaches and sightseeing places and traditional temples to visit during the free time.
Accommodation : Volunteers will stay in the host organization’s center.
Location : Yeanje-gu, Busan-city, approximately 400 km from Seoul.
Terminal : Incheon International Airport

IWO-85 HWACHEON GANGWON 11/08-23/08 AGRI+KIDS 15vols

Project: Nowadays, many farm villages in countryside are facing serious problems due to the depopulation of young generation in their villages and running out of help. However, now more and more people are getting interested in the environment friendly farming and food. Compared to other villages, Hwacheon Village (the Host Org.) has high percentage of young people and maintains active and lively atmosphere. Currently, this village is striving to develop its own culture and establish an environment-friendly system.
Work: Volunteers will help local people with farming in fields. Moreover, volunteers will organize some activities for local children. They will experience various interesting cultures in farming area in Korea.
Extra Activities: Volunteers will do some touring around the local area including historical and cultural sites. Volunteers may be able to visit “Spicy Chicken Barbeque” festival that is held every year in Chuncheon area. Moreover, volunteers will have a chance to visit a lake.
Accommodation: In a community center
Location: Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, 100 km away east from Seoul.
http://www.ihc.go.kr/english/html/main.html
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-86 DONGHAE GANGWON 11/08-23/08 CULT+KIDS 15vols

Project: The Buddhist temple (Samwha-sa) is well-known for their consistent contribution in public activities for the local society. The temple is located in a famous mountain valley. They willingly host local children for their experience with nature, temple life, meditation, traditional and international cultures. By participating in this workcamp, you will experience Korea’s Buddhist culture and feel the serenity of nature.
Work: Volunteers will organize intercultural programs and activities for the local children and youths staying at the temple. Both volunteers and children will have a wonderful time together as they experience the temple stay and intercultural exchanges. They will also be participating in environmental activities such as cleaning around valleys and mountain areas.
Accommodation: temple and only vegetarian food will be served.
Location: Donghae, Gangwon Province, 200km away east from Seoul. It’s very close to beaches and mountains.
http://www.dh.go.kr/open_content/english/main/main.htm
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-87 BUNGDANG GYEONGGI 11/08-23/08 ENVI 15vols

Project: The host is a local environmental NGO who has promoted the protection of the local mountains from the environmental disruption since 1994. They hold regular environment education classes for local people and kids in a mountain school and a local park. The aim of this project is mainly related with preservation and renovation of the nature park in Mang mountain.
Work: Volunteers will carry out activities related to maintenance and renovation of the local park in Mang Mountain. The activities will consist of conservation of walk paths, renovating facilities and creating biotopes for the bugs in the mountain area.
Accommodation: Host organization’s center.
Location: Bungdang city, Gyeonggi Province, 30km away south from Seoul.
http://www.cans21.net/EN/Main/Main.asp
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-88 GAESIL GYEONGBUK 11/08-23/08 CULT+AGRI 15vols
Project: Gaesil workcamp is located in Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk Province, which is four and a half hours away from Seoul (the capital city). Goryeong is proud of their deep historical root which begun in 42 AD. Gaesil Village was named after the beautiful blossoms and valleys in its area. Currently, the village provides visitors and tourists especially from urban areas, with the experience of farm life. The village is also well-known for environment friendly cultivated strawberry farms. Each spring they provide the visitors a chance to collect strawberries from fields and even make strawberry jams and traditional candies.
Work: The aim of this project is to help out the village people with their farms and to facilitate intercultural activities with the local people. The main aim is to give a fresh atmosphere and revitalize the village with young and international spirit.
Extra activities:There are many interesting traditional sightseeing places such as historical museums. Volunteers will experience traditional games and activities in the village.
Accommodation: Local guest center.
Location: Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk Province; 300 km away south from Seoul.
http://www.goryeong.gyeongbuk.kr/eng/index.asp
Terminal: Incheon International Airports

IWO-89 ART BIENNALLE CHUNGNAM 15/08-09/09 ART+FEST 15vols
Project: Gongju is located in the center of South Korea and of South Chungcheong Province. As an ancient capital of Baekje Kingdom, where brilliant Baekje culture flourished, Gongju is a city of history, culture and tourism. The city maintains a number of historic places and relics while simultaneously becoming a city of potential for development. Every two years, Gonju holds <Geumgang Intemational arts of Nature Festival> where about 60 artists from around the world participate and create art productions that represent harmony with nature.
Work: Volunteers will mainly assist artists who will create art products from natural resources such as stones, wood and mud. Most of the activities will take place outdoor in the Gongju Fortress Park. Volunteers will be able to relate nature and art through helping and associating with the international artists.
Extra activities: There are many tourist attaractions, temples, museums and pavilions in the city of Gonju where volunteers can visit during their free time.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in the dormitory of the university near by.
Location: Gongju, the South Chungcheong Province, about two hours away south from Seoul.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport http://www.gongju.go.kr/html/en/

(4.3) MTV (Mid-Term Volunteer) Project List

CODE	NAME	LOCATION	DATES	TYPE	No. Vol
IWO/MTV-11	GREEN FUTURE	GYEONGGI	April~June (3months)	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-12	GREEN FUTURE	GYEONGGI	Sep~Nov (3months)	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-21	OKGOK CENTER	JEONNAM	Open from Jan~ Dec (2~3months)	KIDS&EDU	6
IWO/MTV-31	HAENAM CENTER	JEONNAM	Open from Jan~ Dec (2~3months)	KIDS&EDU	6
IWO/MTV-41	LITTLE SCHOOL	JEONBUK	April~June (3months)	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-42	LITTLE SCHOOL	JEONBUK	Sep~Nov (3months)	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-51	HORSEMAN	JEONBUK	Apr~June (3months)	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-52	HORSEMAN	JEONBUK	Sep~Nov (3months)	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-61	SANAN	GYEONGGI	April~May (2months)	AGRI&SOCI	2
IWO/MTV-62	SANAN	GYEONGGI	Sep~Oct (2months)	AGRI&SOCI	2
IWO/MTV-71	SANDOL	GYEONGGI	Sep~Nov (3months)	YOUTH&EDU	2

(4.4) MTV (Mid-Term Volunteer) Project Description

IWO/MTV-11 GREEN FUTURE GYEONGGI Apr ~ Jun (3months) YOUTH&EDU
IWO/MTV-12 GREEN FUTURE GYEONGGI Sep ~ Nov (3months) YOUTH&EDU

Project: IWO has held this project with Green Future since 2006. The host organization is an alternative middle school called ‘Green Future' (Cheong-mi-rae in Korean). The school is located in a modern but clean and peaceful city of Paju. The city is not very far from Seoul and takes about one hour by bus.

The school has about 25 students from age 12 to 15 (6th to 7th grade). There are between four to ten students in each class. The school seeks to educate young people to respect each other and accept diversity in life. It also focuses on self-confidence, operant learning, experiencing various activities (ex. traveling, carpentry, cooking, building house, discussion, drawing and etc.). It also teaches the spirit of democracy, humanity and living together harmoniously through various activities in and out of the classrooms. Through teaching and interacting with the students, volunteers are expected to provide an environment where students can learn and understand about other culture.

Work: The project is aimed to provide the students more chance to experience different culture and people. This experience will help them develop global thinking. The volunteers will lead English class (Non-formal), intercultural classes such as country introduction and language class. They will be also responsible for participating in and after school activities such as climbing mountains, traveling with students, language class, and club activities. They can also join in various school activities with students. Having skills such as dancing, singing, acting, teaching languages (other than English) and other educational purposes can be very helpful.

Qualifications of Volunteers:
• Previous volunteer project experiences with teenagers (Preferred but not necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)
• Initiative and active personality / • Flexibility / Positive mind
• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and a volunteer's picture
Location: Paju, Gyeonggi Province, 40km away north-west from Seoul http://en.pajuro.net/
Accommodation: Homestay at a student’s or a teacher’s family.
Food : 3 basic meals are provided by the host family
Free time : Weekends and national holidays
Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 80 EUR).
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-21 OKGOK CENTER JEONNAM Jan~Dec (2~3 months) KIDS&EDU
IWO/MTV-31 HAENAM CENTER JEONNAM Jan~Dec (2~3 months) KIDS&EDU

-Volunteering period should be at least two months.
-Participating dates can be according to volunteers’ preference.

Project: As in many other countries, more and more Korean people are moving to bigger cities from the rural areas for better job opportunities and proper cultural institutions. Since the government usually develops infra-structure depending on the population of the region, many people in the rural areas are largely isolated from those benefits. The host organizations for both projects are local churches who organize small children’s centers to provide educational opportunity for youngsters in the local community.

Work: Together with Korean MTV volunteer(s), international volunteer(s) will organize and manage cultural and education programs such as art, music, foreign language (mainly English), cooking and etc for children who attend in the local study centers. The children at the centers are mainly elementary students with few middle school students. Students stay at the center after their school from 2 PM and stay until around 7PM.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcomed by the host organization as long as they provide the local children the opportunities of cultural exchange. The local children are very open and interested about different countries in the world.

Qualifications of Volunteers:
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas)
• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)
• Interested and used to work with children and youths
• Previous volunteer experiences abroad (Preferred)
• Initiative and active personality / • Flexible and positive mind

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and a volunteer's picture
Location: Gwangyang & Haenam, Jeollanam Province; about 4~5 hours away from Seoul by bus.
It's close to the south coast. For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:
http://english.gwangyang.go.kr/ http://eng.haenam.go.kr/
Accommodation: A separate room in the Study Center will be provided for the volunteers. The host families in these two projects are very nice and kind. You will feel the typical warmth and kindness of rural Korean community.
Food : 3 basic meals are provided by the host family
Pocket Money: 100,000 Won (about 80 EUR) per month
Free time : Weekends and national holidays
Terminal : Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-41 LITTLE SCHOOL JEONBUK Apr~Jun (3months) YOUTH&EDU
IWO/MTV-42 LITTLE SCHOOL JEONBUK Sep~Nov (3months) YOUTH&EDU

Project : Little School is the first alternative middle school founded by Buddhist sect. It is located near the Buddhist Temple called Silsangsa in Jiri Mountain National Park, one of the top beautiful and high mountains in Korea. The school’s philosophy is based upon the Buddhist teaching which allows students to engage in learning about the value and the spirit of nature. Volunteers will experience various traditional Korean culture and beautiful nature around the school, temple and the local area. They will also have chance to do meditation, learn traditional instruments and talk with monks about their interest in Buddhism.

Work : The project is aimed to provide students with inter-cultural learning. Being with international volunteers will help students develop global thinking. Volunteers will lead intercultural classes such as country introduction and language class (mainly English). They will be also responsible for participating in and after school activities such as climbing mountains, traveling with students, language class, and club activities. They can also join in various school activities with students. Having skills such as dancing, singing, acting, teaching languages (other than English) and other educational purposes can be very helpful.

Qualifications of Volunteers:
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)
• Interest about Korea and Buddhism (learning the language and cultures in local areas)
• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)
• Interested and enjoy working with teenagers
• Previous volunteer experiences abroad (Preferred)
• Initiative and active personality
• Flexible and positive mind

Accommodation : At the school dormitory
Food : 3 basic meals are provided at the school cafeteria
Location : It's in JEONBUK Province (south west of Korea), about 4 hours away from Seoul by bus.
Pocket Money: 100,000 Won (about 80 EUR) per month
Free time : Weekends and national holidays
Terminal : Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-51 HORSEMEN JEONBUK Apr~Jun (3months) YOUTH&EDU
IWO/MTV-52 HORSEMEN JEONBUK Sep~Nov (3months) YOUTH&EDU

Project: Korea Horseman High School takes pride in being known as the first choice among students who seek to begin their careers as horse trainers and managers. It is a public high school designed for in depth instruction and exercises about managing and training race horses. The students in this school build their horsemanship skills and eventually seek to be employed in horse managing fields. The school was originally founded as a livestock farming school. However as the appreciation for farming and livestock have decreased among young people, the school transformed its curriculum to train young horsemen. In the past few years, the school has earned more recognition, but still lacks in its international programs and interactions. The school is looking forward to develop its international interaction through this MTV project. Volunteers of this project will be the ones who will make a leap toward a new change of the school.

Work: Since the school is located in an area where it has limitation in meeting various international people, the project is mainly aimed to provide the students more chance to meet and experience other cultures through international volunteers. We hope that the students will develop global thinking through this project. Volunteers, on the other hand, will have the benefit of getting to know with Korean culture and especially horsemanship skills.
Volunteers will mainly lead English or Japanese classes (Non-formal), intercultural classes such as country introduction and language classes. There are about 15-20 students in one class. Having skills such as dancing, singing, acting, teaching languages (preferably English and Japanese) and other educational purposes can be very helpful. Volunteers will also have opportunity to join in other school activities or class field trips.

Qualifications of Volunteers:
• Inclination toward animals especially, horses. (Strongly Recommended)
• Previous volunteer project experiences with teenagers (preferably with high school students).
• Ability to teach and speak in English or Japanese (Non-formal teaching)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).
• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)
• Interest in learning horsemanship skills / • Initiative and active personality / • Flexibility / Positive mind

Specialty of this program
Volunteers of this project will have three months free course of horseback riding. The school teachers there will kindly guide and instruct the volunteers with horsemanship skills. If volunteers are fond of horses, and love outdoor activities, this opportunity is perfect for them and will give them memorable experiences.

Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, CV, VEF, a volunteer's picture.
Location: Nanwon, Jeollabuk Province, about 4 hours away south from Seoul.
http://www.namwon.jeonbuk.kr/SUB_HOME/english/index.jsp
Accommodation : A separate room will be provided at the school dormitory.
Food : 3 basic meals are provided at the school cafeteria
Free time : Weekends and national holidays
Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 80 EUR)
Terminal : Incheon International Airport.
IWO/MTV-61 SANAN GYEONGGI Apr~May (2months) AGRI&SOCI
IWO/MTV-62 SANAN GYEONGGI Sep~Oct (2months) AGRI&SOCI

Project: IWO has held international workcamps, weekend workcamps and MTV projects with Sanan Village since 2004. In order to pursue a happy life in a peaceful and harmonious way, a group of people gathered in Sanan village in 1984. Sanan village was established as an idealistic community. Now around 40 people (including children) live together there. The community follows the philosophy of an environment-friendly and non-possessive society. People in this village want to encourage young people to give more attention to the environment and share the public resources together. Those who are interested in a new perspective way of living, which seems very different from "normal and capitalized life", this project will give them some ideas.

Work: There are various environmental events and activities organized by the community. There will be weekend workcamps and festivals held in the village. Volunteers will have a chance to participate in those events and meet many other young Korean volunteers. They will work with the village people to help out with manual farm work such as collecting eggs in chicken houses and organic vegetables from fields. Volunteers will also tutor foreign language (English or other language, non-formal) to the children and adults in the village. There will be culture exchange with village children and grown-ups through sports, cooking, small trips and so on. Volunteers will also get a chance to learn Korean or Japanese language (there are some Japanese residents as well). They will be able to experience the warmth and kindness of the people and healthy food from the nature.

Qualifications of Volunteers:
• Interest in environment-friendly and non-possessive community life style
• Interested and used to working in outdoor fields
• Previous volunteer project experiences (Preferred)
• Initiative and active personality
• Flexibility / Positive mind / • No allergies to Chicken

Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, CV, VEF, an applicant's picture.
Location: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province; about 1 and 30 hours away from Seoul by bus < http://english.hscity.net/ >
Accommodation: In the house of the community
Food : 3 basic meals are provided at community kitchen
Free time : Weekends and national holidays
Terminal : Incheon international Airport
Remark: No pocket money.

IWO/MTV-71 SANDOL GYEONGGI Sep~Nov (3 months) YOUTH&EDU

Project: The host organization is an alternative middle school called ‘Sandol-School'. The school is located in a beautiful area even it is in the small city. It has a calm and beautiful landscape.
The school has about 70 students from age 12 to 15. It seeks to educate young people to respect each other and accept diversity in the life. It also focuses on self-confidence, operant learning, experiencing various activities (ex. traveling, carpentry, cooking, building house, discussion, drawing and etc.). It also teaches the spirit of humanity and living together harmoniously through various activities in and out of the classrooms. The teachers expect to provide the students with activities and programs related to intercultural and non-formal language classes so that students will experience the different cultures and people through the international volunteers.

Work: The project is aimed to provide the students more chance to meet different cultures and people. This experience will help them develop global thinking. The volunteers will lead English class (Non-formal), intercultural classes such as country introduction and language classes. They will be also responsible for managing in and after school activities such as climbing mountains, traveling with students, language class, and club activities. They can also join in various school activities with students. Having skills such as dancing, singing, acting, teaching languages (other than English) and other educational purposes can be very helpful.

Qualifications of Volunteers:
• Previous volunteer project experiences with teenagers (Preferred)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).
• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)
• Initiative and active personality / • Flexibility / Positive mind

Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, CV, VEF, a volunteer's picture.
Location: Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, 40km away east from Seoul. http://english.nyj.go.kr/
Accommodation: In a dormitory
Food : 3 basic meals are provided at the school cafeteria
Free time : Weekends and national holidays
Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 80 EUR).
Terminal : Incheon International Airport

International Workcamp Organization
331-15, Sogyo-Dong, 121-836, Seoul, KOREA
Tel. : +82-(0)2-568-5858
Fax.:+82-(0)2-335-3487
Website : www.1.or.kr

IBG GERMANY

benhurjun — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:56:33 CDT

IBG GERMANY

Internationale Begegnung in Gemeinschaftsdiensten e.V.
Schlosserstrasse 28
70180 Stuttgart
GERMANY
Tel: +49 (0) 711 – 649 11 28
+49 (0) 711 – 649 02 63
Fax: +49 (0) 711 – 640 98 67
incoming@ibg-workcamps.org
outgoing@ibg-workcamps.org

www.ibg-workcamps.org
About IBG…

IBG is a German non-profit organisation founded in 1965. Our aims are to promote international understanding and to facilitate and organise voluntary work coordinating closely with our local partners.
IBG is a registered charity and does not have a political, religious or institutional affiliation. IBG receives funds from the European Union and from the German Ministry for Youth. We mainly organize workcamps in Germany.

ABOUT OUR WORKCAMPS...

Age limit: 18–26 years old (exceptions for older volunteers can be made)
Teenager camp: 16-17 years old
Camp language: English in most camps. It is important that volunteers speak at least basic English. If the camp language is not English, it is mentioned in the description.
Extra fee: There is an extra fee of 100,-€ in the teenager project (IBG 09 Walheim)
The work: Usually volunteers will work about 30 hours a week (for example six hours a day about five days a week). Exceptions are mentioned in the descriptions.
Accommodation: Will be in schools, youth centres, scouts huts or something similar. In general there are basic conditions but all facilities like kitchen, toilets and showers are available. If not, it is mentioned in the description.
Campleaders: Usually our camps have one or two campleaders who will help to organise free time activities and keep and account for the money for food, drink and excursions. Apart from these responsibilities they are volunteers like the others.
Food: Food will usually be prepared by two members of the camp on any given day. Everyone will take turns cooking.
Contact with the local population: Establishing contact with the local population is one big aim of IBG. Of course the level and intensity of local contact depends entirely on the possibilities and cannot be forced. Volunteers should be open for contact to the local population.
Insurance: IBG provides all insurances (accident, illness, third liability), only within the official camp dates. European volunteers have to bring the European Health Card (former E111). We strongly recommend (Non-EU) volunteers who plan to travel beyond these dates to take out their own insurance.
Official invitations: Probably embassies will ask for an addition of the paragraphs 66-68 (former 81-82) to our official invitations (“Kosten für Rückbeförderung und Lebensunterhalt”). As in the past we would like to mention that it is NOT possible for IBG to meet the conditions and that we can not add these paragraphs to our official invitations.
Volunteers with special needs: International workcamps should be open to everyone. If you have volunteers who need individual support to join a workcamp (more information, special support during the camp...) please contact us. We will do our best to find a way to host them.
Accessing workcamps: All our workcamps are open and accessible for volunteers with fewer opportunities, according to the special needs and interests of the volunteers.
We consider workcamps at IBG 01 Muehlhausen,
IBG 07 Kleinwachau,
IBG 11 Nuertingen,
IBG 15 Stuttgart,
IBG 25 Bernburg,
IBG 36 Kehl
as especially appropriate for first time experiences in volunteering due to our local partner´s long time experiences as well as ideas and knowledge about integrative lifestyles.

Code	Name	Location	Dates	Type	Vols	Remarks
IBG 01	Muehlhausen	Thuringia	07.04. - 25.04.	ENVI	10	Vols needed!
IBG 02	Fellbach / Wertingen	Baden-Wurtt. / Bavaria	18.05. - 02.06.	RENO/ENVI	10	Travel camp
IBG 03	Singen	Baden-Wurtt.	15.06. - 28.06.	CONS/RENO	15
IBG 04	Elsenfeld	Bavaria	22.06. - 05.07.	RENO/CONS	10
IBG 05	Eltville	Hesse	23.06. - 13.07.	CONS/ENVI	12
IBG 06	Saarbruecken	Saarland	28.06. - 21.07.	KIDS	20	German skills & motivation letter
IBG 07	Kleinwachau	Saxony	30.06. - 09.07.	CONS	10
IBG 08	Langenenslingen	Baden-Wurtt.	06.07. - 19.07.	RENO	15
IBG 09	Walheim	Baden-Wurtt.	06.07. - 19.07.	RENO	12	16-17 y.old Extra-fee
IBG 10	Augsburg	Bavaria	06.07. - 20.07.	RENO/CONS	12
IBG 11	Nuertingen	Baden-Wurtt.	07.07. - 20.07.	RENO/CONS	10
IBG 12	Nagold	Baden-Wurtt.	06.07. - 23.07.	ART/ENVI	13	Motivation letter
IBG 13	Ueberherrn	Saarland	06.07. - 26.07.	RENO/CONS	20
IBG 14	Herrenberg	Baden-Wurtt.	20.07. - 01.08.	FEST	10	German skills preferred
IBG 15	Stuttgart	Baden-Wurtt.	20.07. - 03.08.	RENO/SOCI	10	Motivation letter
IBG 16	Mainz	Rhineland-P.	20.07. - 09.08.	RENO	12
IBG 17	Steisslingen	Baden-Wurtt.	21.07. - 03.08.	ENVI/CONS	15
IBG 18	Hoetensleben	Saxony-Anh.	25.07. - 16.08.	RENO/HIST	14
IBG 19	Ebhausen	Baden-Wurtt.	26.07. - 09.08.	ENVI	15
IBG 20	Philippsburg	Baden-Wurtt.	26.07. - 09.08.	RENO/ENVI	11
IBG 21	Heilsbronn	Bavaria	26.07. - 13.08.	ENVI/CONS	12
IBG 22	Gaeufelden	Baden-Wurtt.	27.07. - 16.08.	CONS/RENO	15
IBG 23	Bietigheim	Baden-Wurtt.	28.07. - 17.08.	KIDS	16	German skills & Motivation letter
IBG 24	Wernstein	Bavaria	02.08. - 23.08.	RENO	12
IBG 31	Hohenems	Austria	09.08 - 24.08.	ENVI	12
IBG 25	Rottenburg	Baden-Wurtt.	10.08. - 23.08.	ENVI	15	Special partners!
IBG 26	Bernburg	Saxony-Anh.	10.08. - 30.08.	RENO	11
IBG 27	Eisenheim	Bavaria	10.08. - 30.08.	ENVI	15
IBG 28	Schoenau	Baden-Wurtt.	12.08. - 31.08.	ENVI	15
IBG 29	Pluederhausen	Baden-Wurtt.	16.08. - 04.09.	ENVI	15
IBG 30	Marbach	Baden-Wurtt.	17.08. - 06.09.	KIDS	10	German skills & Motivation letter
IBG 32	Haiterbach	Baden-Wurtt.	18.08. - 30.08.	CONS	15
IBG 33	Sindelfingen	Baden-Wurtt.	23.08. - 06.09.	DISA	6	Work with disabled
IBG 34	Wangen	Baden-Wurtt.	23.08. - 06.09.	KIDS	12	German skills & Motivation letter
IBG 35	Kappelrodeck	Baden-Wurtt.	24.08. - 06.09.	ENVI	10
IBG 36	Buchen	Baden-Wurtt.	31.08. - 10.09.	CONS	7
IBG 37	Kehl	Baden-Wurtt.	08.09. - 26.09	ENVI	10
IBG 38	Willstaett	Baden-Wurtt.	27.09. - 11.10.	ENVI	15

IBG 01 Muehlhausen (Thuringia) 07.04. – 25.04. ENVI 10 vols
Project: The local host is a charity organisation running workshops and schools for disabled. They have been hosting workcamps for many years now. Former workcamps got a very warm welcome and were a big success – it always meant a great experience for all volunteers and inhabitants of the place.
Work: Around a new residence for disabled people the garden has to be arranged and the workcamp will help with it. At the moment there is just a field, but there is a concept to transform it into a nice garden to enjoy it in summertime. The project means working in all weathers. There will be heavy and easy tasks to do, so every volunteer should find suitable work. Professionals will supervise the work and explain it.
Accommodation: The group will be living in a cosy, yellow house on the property of the charity organisation next to the buildings of the workshops. Kitchen, sleeping rooms and sanitary facilities are available – and much more. There is a big garden around the house with meadow, trees, a pond and a barbecue grill. Next to the workshops you can also find a soccer field. On the roof of the house there is balcony from where you have a great sight on the landscape around. Muehlhausen provides a lot of shopping possibilities and is easily reachable on foot or by bike.
Location: Muehlhausen is a very old German town with about 50.000 inhabitants. Visiting the city centre and looking at the old houses you can still imagine how Germany must have been in former times. Muehlhausen is situated in the beautiful forest of Thuringia. Nearby are many interesting places like the city of Weimar (home of the poets Schiller and Goethe) or the Wartburg where Martin Luther translated the new testament of the bible. There are also many other nice places to go for an excursion.
Next airport: Leipzig
Next train station: Muehlhausen (Thueringen)
IBG 02 Fellbach/Wertingen (Ba-Wu/Bavaria) 18.05. – 02.06. RENO/ENVI 10 vols
Project: For one week the city of Fellbach invites especially nature loving volunteers to help with a special project around an openair stage in the forest – the “Waldbuehne”. After this week, the group will be moving about 150km to the town of Wertingen, where other environmental projects have to be done. This camp offers opportunity to experience two different parts of Germany!
Work week 1: The group will work on the renovation and reparation of the city´s openair stage “Waldbühne” in the forest. Work will be done with different tools and includes different technical tasks. Volunteers should be prepared to work outside even in bad weather. The group will be supported by rangers and professional workers of the city.
Work week 2: In the second project volunteers will help with environmental tasks in a forest, basically removing alien species around younger trees and secondly and there is gardening work around a school to do.
Accommodation week 1: Around 1,5 km away from the working place lies the house of the association of nature friends. The workcamp group will live in the beautiful house with different sleeping rooms, all sanitary facilities, a big kitchen and barbecue place outside the house that lies amidst the nature.
Accommodation week 2: to be confirmed.
Location week 1: Fellbach is a neighbour city of Stuttgart and is situated in the mountainous and diverse region of the “Swabian Alb”. Fellbach is known for its historical roots and architectural style as well as for its wines and cultural events. The group will have the chance to discover both the landscape of the region and the Swabian culture and sights of the cities Fellbach and Stuttgart (TV-tower, zoo “Wilhelma”, festivals…) before travelling further on to the bavarian city of Wertingen.
Location week 2: Wertingen is a nice town in Bavaria with 9.000 inhabitants and a history dating back over 800 years. Old churches, impressive town houses, a castle, but also nice pubs can be visited. Volunteers can taste typical Swabian meals or visit the beer museum!
Next airport (arrival): Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (Ryan-Air)
Next train station (arrival): Stuttgart
Next airport (departure): Munich
Next train station (departure): Augsburg
IBG 03 Singen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 15.06. – 28.06. CONS/RENO 15 vols
Project: After two successful workcamps in the last years, the municipal council of Singen again asks for an international workcamp to help with renovation and construction works on local playgrounds.
Work: There are different tasks to be done such as painting parts of the playground tools, clearing the vegetation, levelling the ground, etc. The work will be supervised by professional workers who will explain the tasks and who are looking forward getting to know international helpers.
Accommodation: The building of the fire brigade will be the accommodation. Volunteers will sleep in a big class room where new fire fighters usually have their lessons. A kitchen and sanitary facilities are available in the same building. Be aware that it can happen that there is a case of emergency for the fire fighters during the night and you will wake up because of the alarm bell, which is on top of the fire station. The building is located in the city centre and you will have plenty of shopping facilities and leisure time possibilities there.
Location: Singen is located in the very south of Germany, close to the border to Switzerland and the Lake Constance and offers many nice excursions and hiking tours. There is also a great amount of sportive and cultural possibilities (museums, theatres,…).
Next airport: Zuerich (CH) and Stuttgart
Next train station: Singen
IBG 04 Elsenfeld (Bavaria) 22.06. – 05.07. CONS 10 vols
Project: In Elsenfeld a special school offers education for pupils with special needs. The pupils have chance to spend the whole day at school, which is not usual in Germany. The school is linked to an old monastery, one of many historic traces that can be found in the town.
Work: Together with pupils the international volunteers will help with construction work on the school yard. This includes tasks such as putting up wooden play scheme equipments, plastering the ground, putting up seats and benches and carrying out general improvements. The working project will be supervised by professionals.
Accommodation: The group will be accommodated in a sports hall or in another building in the school. Mats will be provided as well as a kitchen and sanitary facilities. For lunch, volunteers have chance to eat in the pupils canteen.
Location: Elsenfeld has about 7.000 inhabitants and is situated in Northern Bavaria. The region is famous for Roman history. Excursions to the cities of Aschaffenburg, Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Heidelberg are possible.
Next airport: Frankfurt (Main)
Next train station: Obernburg-Elsenfeld
IBG 05 Eltville (Hesse) 23.06. – 13.07. CONS/ENVI 12 vols
Project: Eltville is located at the banks of the famous Rhine River and it is worldwide known for its white wines (Riesling and Silvaner) as well as its sparkling wines (Henkell is just a few km away, Vaux and MM have their seats in Eltville) and roses. Following the success of last year’s project, the municipality again invites an international workcamp.
Work: The work will be divided in two parts: the main part will be the construction of a nature trail at the banks of the river Rhine. Besides, renovation tasks on local playgrounds are waiting for the group. Volunteers should be prepared to work in all weather conditions.
Accommodation: The group will be accommodated in the first floor of a youth centre. All facilities are provided; showers will be in walking distance in a sports hall nearby.
Location: Eltville consists of about 17000 inhabitants and it is first mentioned in 1058. The name, despite ending on “ville”, is not French, but stems from “Alta Villa”. It is a charming historical town with a tranquil feeling to it. Some of the most famous German wine yards are located here and the region attracts many tourists. The next larger city is Wiesbaden, about 15 km to the east, which is the capital of the state of Hesse.
Next airport: Frankfurt (Main), approx. 40km
Next train station: Eltville am Rhein
IBG 06 Saarbrücken (Saarland) 28.06. – 21.07. KIDS 20 vols
Projekt: Willkommen in „Mini-Saarland“! Bis zu 1000 Kinder zwischen 8 und 15 Jahren sind jeden Tag eingeladen, um ihre eigene Stadt nachzuspielen und verschiedene Berufe ausüben wie z.B. Friseur, Postbote, Kameramann, Detektiv, Polizist, Koch, Fotograf, Buergermeister, Feuerwehrmann,.... – wie die Erwachsenen auch. Für die Eltern ist der Zutritt verboten, denn die Stadt gehört ganz den Kindern. Es ist ein besonderes Projekt und entsteht durch viele Sponsoren und viele Leute, die dies seit langer Zeit vorbereiten. Die Kinderspielstadt findet auf dem Messegelände statt und es gibt viel Platz.
Arbeit: Das Workcamp wird bei der Kinderspielstadt mithelfen und in den verschiedenen Betrieben den Kindern helfen, zusammen mit vielen einheimischen Helfern. Die Arbeitszeiten sind von 9.30 Uhr bis etwa 17.30 Uhr und es kann manchmal anstrengend werden. Gearbeitet wird meist von Dienstag bis Samstag. Zu Beginn wird es eine Einführung für alle Teilnehmenden geben, so dass die auf ihre Aufgaben gut vorbereitet sind.
Alle Freiwilligen sollten viel Spaß daran haben, mit Kindern zu arbeiten. Handwerkliche oder künstlerische Fähigkeiten sind von Vorteil. Die Campsprache ist Deutsch.
Ort: Saarbrücken ist die Hauptstadt des Bundesstaates Saarland nahe der französischen Grenze. Es war Teil des Heiligen Römischen Reiches und viele geschichtliche Spuren finden sich in der ganzen Stadt. Die Teilnehmer können entweder das Stadtleben geniessen oder sich in Schwimmbad oder der Natur Erholung von der anstrengenden Arbeit finden.
Unterkunft: Die Unterkunft wird in einem Gebäude sein.
Nächster Flughafen: Saarbrücken, Frankfurt-Hahn (70 km), Frankfurt (130 km)
Nächster Bahnhof: Saarbrücken
Besonderheit: Alle Teilnehmer sollen Deutschkenntnisse mitbringen und ein Motivationsschreiben schicken, warum sie gerne mit Kindern arbeiten und was sie beitragen können.
Just for internal information:
Project: Welcome to „Mini-Saarland“! Up to 1000 children aged 8-15 are invited to create their own town and become hairdresser, postman, cameraman, detective, policeman, cook, photographer, mayor, fire man,…. – similar to the adult world! Adults are not allowed to enter the area as “Mini-Saarland” belongs to the children. The play scheme takes place at the usual exhibition area and there is lots of space.
Work: Volunteers will support to run the play scheme. Together with local volunteers they will support the children. Working times are from early in the morning till the late afternoon, so days can be hard sometimes. In the beginning there will be an introduction in tasks and responsibilities of all volunteers.
All volunteers should be very motivated to work with kids and bring German language skills.
Location: Saarbrücken is the capital of the state of Saarland near the French border. It was part of the Holy Roman Empire and lots of historical traces can be found. There are plenty of leisure activities for the volunteers – either enjoying the city life or relaxing in the nearby nature after hard working days.
Accommodation: will be in a building.
Next airport: Saarbrücken, Frankfurt-Hahn (70 km), Frankfurt (130 km)
Next train station: Saarbrücken
Requirements: Volunteers should bring German language skills and send a motivation letter in German showing their interest in working with kids.
IBG 07 Kleinwachau (Saxony) 30.06. – 09.07. CONS 10 vols
Project: The local host is a big charity organisation running homes, workshops and schools for disabled and a hospital for people with epilepsy. For the sixth time the centre invites a workcamp. So far, for all participants the stay in the centre has been very impressive, one result of the close and friendly contact to the disabled inhabitants and the beautiful surrounding in the forest.
Work: This special working project will be a “demolition camp”: working task will not be construction, but important deconstruction work! The old green house cannot be used for botanical plants and vegetables anymore, so it has to be removed to make space for a new building. This means to destroy the glass windows, to remove the walls, to dispose the material and to clean up the area, so that a new building can be built. The second part will be to help with the preparation of the big summer festival of the centre.
Accommodation: The group will live in a small hut on the area of the charity organisation. It is a renovated, modernized little house with showers and all other sanitary facilities. Beds are available. The group will eat meals in a canteen (no self catering!).
Location: The centre is located in a rural area in the forest. Nice excursions to Dresden, an old and famous baroque town and to “Saxon Switzerland”, which is famous for hiking, are possible. Leisure activities are based on group organized activities, as there is no “town and club”-life around, but the centre lies in idyllic surroundings which allow good recreation.
Next airport: Dresden
Next train station: Radeberg (Sachsen)
IBG 08 Langenenslingen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 06.07. – 19.07. RENO 15 vols
Project: Due to the commitment of members of the famous Swabian Stauffenberg family historical traces in and around the town of Langenenslingen can be found. Important examples are an old castle and an old house from the baroque era, where a famous writer used to live. For the first time the municipality invites an international workcamp to help with different working projects.
Work: Firstly, the workcamp will help with the renovation of the baroque house. Basically the facade has to be renewed. Secondly, volunteers will plaster a footpath near a church, which was barred the last five years. Third task will be to uncover the ruins of a castle.
Working places are located in different parts and volunteers should be able to ride a bike, as this might be the way of transportation.
Accommodation: The group will be accommodated in a Christian community house in Billafingen, a small part of Langenenslingen. A kitchen, sanitary facilities and beds are available.
Location: Langenenslingen is situated in the South of Baden-Wurttemberg and has about 3.600 inhabitants. The Swabian Albs are nearby, which is a popular mountain range and recreation area. Lots of leisure activities are possible, but basically volunteers will have chance to experience typical German rural life in friendly and nice surroundings.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Riedlingen
IBG 09 Walheim (Baden-Wurttemberg) 06.07. – 19.07. RENO 16-17y.o. 12 vols
Teenagercamp for volunteers 16-17 years old
Project: The Youth Club of Walheim is located in an interesting building called „Dschunke“ (=junk). This name was given because the shape of the building is similar to an old Chinese boat. It was built within three years in cooperation with professionals and young volunteers.
Work: The construction of the youth club is finished, but still there are lots of smaller renovation tasks to do. Renovation tasks have to be done inside and outside. For example rooms inside has to be painted and the facade outside needs new wooden panels, which have to be painted as well. Maybe volunteers will also help with the building of a barbecue place. The work will be in cooperation with local volunteers and professionals.
Accommodation: The accommodation will be in the “Dschunke”. Kitchen, toilets and camping beds are provided. Showers are in walking distance in another building. Volunteers will cook themselves. Local youth are looking forward to meet international volunteers.
Location: Walheim is a small town with approximately 3.000 inhabitants at the border of the Neckar river. It is surrounded by vineyards and has several important Roman sites and a museum about the Roman period. Nice excursions are possible such as canoeing on the Neckar or visiting cities such as Heidelberg or Stuttgart.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Walheim (Wuertt)
Special remark: there is an extra – fee of 100,-€, paid in advance or at arrival
IBG 10 Augsburg (Bavaria) 06.07. – 20.07. RENO/ CONS 12 vols
Project: The youth club “Lehmbau” is located in the outskirts of the city of Augsburg next to a big swimming lake. It is a meeting point for children and youth from the neighbourhood and offers lots of leisure activities such as beach volleyball, climbing, canoeing, handcrafting or take care and have fun with the animals (donkey, sheep, goats, rabbits,….).
Work: In and around the youth club plenty of renovation tasks are to do. The successful camp last year did working projects consisting of the (re)construction and cleaning of some buildings and the big garden such as clearing out an old boathouse, levelling the ground around the ping pong table, setting up a barbecue place including new benches, painting of playground equipment, building a new stable for the animals and so on. This year’s tasks will be similar.
Accommodation: will be in a big tent on the yard of the youth centre. Camping beds are provided; sanitary facilities and kitchen are inside the youth centre. Warm sleeping bags are necessary because nights might get cold (even in German summertime). Local youth will be around – volunteers have chance to get in contact with them!
Location: Ever since its founding by Caesar Augustus - after whom it was named, the town of Augsburg has stood at the intersection of some of the most important trade and travel routes on the continent. Nowadays it is the capital and the largest city of the Swabia administrative region of Bavaria. The population is about 280.000 and the face of Augsburg has been shaped by its 2000-year history. The town offers plenty of possibilities for spending leisure time. The youth club can be easily reached from the inner city by a 20 minute walk. Around 200m next to the youth club, volunteers can get new energy in a swimming lake.
The workcamp is invited and supported by the municipality of Augsburg and the municipal volunteer service.
Next airport: Munich
Next train station: Augsburg
IBG 11 Nuertingen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 07.07. – 20.07. RENO/CONS 10 vols
Project: Next to the train station of Nuertingen you will find the “Alte Seegrasspinnerei”. This name is related to the origin of the place: it is a former factory (spinning mill), nowadays under historical preservation protection. In just three years and with a lot of motivated and enthusiastic volunteer workers it has become a social, cultural and ecological centre. Now you will find a kindergarten, a youth club, handcrafting workshops, a canteen serving mainly biological food, studios for artists, theatre and music groups and many cultural and artistic activities more. The last of the old buildings is still in the process of renovation in an innovative procedure with ecological materials and regenerative technologies.
Work: Volunteers will be involved in the reconstruction process and work on different parts of the area, inside and outside. Tasks are varying depending on the needs and materials. For sure ecological materials such as clay will be used for facing the walls. Work will be supervised by professionals.
Accommodation: will be in a building, usually used by the children for sport activities. All facilities are provided.
Location: Nuertingen was firstly named about 1000 years ago and many historical traces can be found in the town, for example timbered houses or houses built in the baroque era. About 40.000 inhabitants are living in Nuertingen and the Neckar River is running through the town. The nearby Swabian Alb invites for nice hiking trips. The town is in 40 km distance to Stuttgart and can easily be reached by train.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Nuertingen
IBG 12 Nagold (Baden-Wurttemberg) 06.07. – 23.07. ART / ENVI 13 vols
Project: Following the success of the last years’ projects, the youth centre of Nagold again invites an international workcamp. All previous workcamps have been great experiences for all participants. The youth centre, located in the inner city of Nagold, is a meeting point for young people aged 14-20. Beside many other possibilities to spend time in the youth centre you will find rooms and equipment to play music, to dance and make videos and plenty of other things to spend your leisure time.
Work: This workcamp needs participants who are interested in the shooting of a video in front and behind the camera. The result of their job as directors, actors and cutters will be a video about the great idea of workcamps! This should be a nice souvenir for all volunteers, but basically information for “newcomers” to get attracted by the idea of voluntary work. In the beginning a workshop will introduce the techniques how to produce a video and all volunteers are requested to bring creative ideas. The process will be supported by a professional filmmaker who joined lots of workcamps himself!
Besides, there are two other tasks to fulfil: firstly some environmental protection tasks are to do and secondly volunteers help with the preparation and running of a two days children festival. Both tasks will be accompanied with the camera, of course!
Accommodation: The group will stay in the youth centre with basic conditions. Two sleeping rooms with beds are provided and participants have to bring a sleeping bag. Showers are available at the swimming pool, about 400 meters away.
Location: Nagold is a nice little town with about 22.000 inhabitants. It is about 50km away from Stuttgart and situated in the beautiful “Black Forest”. Trips to Stuttgart and Tuebingen, hiking in the Black forest, horse riding, swimming and playing beach volleyball are only some of the many possible activities. All the time local youth will be around so participants can look forward to get in close contact with them – be open for this and look forward!
Next airport: Stuttgart (50 km)
Next train station: Nagold
Volunteers are requested to write a short motivation letter showing their interest or even experience in making videos.
IBG 13 Ueberherrn (Saarland) 06.07. – 26.07. RENO/CONS 20 vols
Project: Berus is an old fortified small city on a mountain crest which now belongs to the community of Ueberherrn. Berus is still dominated by the beautiful old medieval buildings (castle, church…).
Work: Volunteers will restore an old footpath along the city wall. The path meanders along old terraced gardens planted with fruit trees. The hill is very steep. The work will include clearing vegetation, transporting materials such as gravel and stones, laying steps and installing handrails. The work will be physically hard (but the beautiful view compensates for this).
Accommodation will be in a sports hall (to be confirmed).
Location: Ueberherrn is a very active community directly at the French-German border. Ueberherrn owns many sights (castles, monuments…) and offers a lot of activities for inhabitants and tourists (swimming pool, barbecue areas…). Our partner for this project is the local municipality. The local community is very welcoming. Volunteers will have a close contact to the locals and should be open for this!
Next train station: Saarlouis
Next airport: Saarbruecken (35 km), Frankfurt-Hahn (90 km)
IBG 14 Herrenberg (Baden-Wurttemberg) 20.07. – 01.08. FEST 10 vols
Project: The local host is the youth club of Herrenberg. Each year they organise a “48 hours music festival” (from the 25th till the 27th of July). More than 1000 guests are expected. Different bands are performing, playing mainly music like Ska, Rock, Punk, Heavy Metal, etc.
Work: Once again international volunteers are invited to help to set up and run the 48 hours music festival and clean up the area afterwards. That work will be done together with local youth. In detail this means the participants will help building up the stage and the fences, collecting entrance fees, collecting the rubbish, selling drinks and food, etc. During the festival weekend volunteers will work the whole weekend, even during nights. It can be very stressful, so everybody should be flexible and open for all kinds of work since a festival can never be planned in detail. The organizers are very busy, so volunteers cannot expect perfectly organized work.
Accommodation: The participants will stay in tents near the youth club and should not mind to sleep in noisy conditions. All sanitary facilities are provided. The work will be done together with many local young people so that there will be close contact to locals, who will sleep there as well. You will have all meals altogether (no cooking done by the volunteers).
Location: Herrenberg is located 30 km away from Stuttgart. Excursions to other nearby cities like Tuebingen or hiking trips in the Black Forest or the “Swabian alb” are a possible alternative to the stressful work during the festival.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Herrenberg
Special requirements: Volunteers with German skills are preferred!
IBG 15 Stuttgart (Baden-Wurttemberg) 20.07. – 03.08. RENO/SOC 10 vols
Project: The “Generationenhaus” (house of generations) in Stuttgart invites a workcamp for the second time. The multifunctual facility is used by different groups of people of different ages: Children, young people, adults, parents, disabled people, senior citizens and different cultures live and meet at the “Generationenhaus”. The aim is to integrate different kinds of people in a common social everyday life so that they can communicate and learn from each other. The workcamp group will always be invited to participate in summer events/festivals of the house.
Work: The workcamp will help to renovate the garden which is divided in different levels. This year the working task will focus on the development and construction of a playground, the building of a wall of clay and different smaller works. For the idea of the house it is really important that the volunteers are interested and motivated to participate and integrate in shared activities. There will be common excursions with inhabitants of the house and the workcamp group.
Accommodation: The group will live in a room in the “Generationenhaus”, sleeping on mattresses. There is a small kitchen to prepare breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be served in the family center in the house. Sanitary facilities are provided; showers can be used at the swimming pool nearby.
Location: Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Wurttemberg with about 590.000 inhabitants. The city offers a lot of sights to see and events to participate in (TV-Tower, Zoo “Wilhelma”, Mercedes Benz Museum, festivals etc.). Besides, the region around Stuttgart provides many spectacular places of interest (mountain chain “Swabian Alb”).
Next airport: Stuttgart, Frankfurt Hahn (Ryan-Air), Karlsruhe-Baden Baden (Ryan-Air)
Next train station: Stuttgart
Special requirements: Volunteers are requested to write a short motivation letter showing their interest in the integrative idea of the house.
IBG 16 Mainz (Rhineland-Palatinate) 20.07. – 09.08. RENO 12 vols
Project: The „Alte Ziegelei“ is a former brickyard founded in 1900 to produce bricks in industrial manners with big ovens and technical machines. Per day more than 30.000 bricks were produced. The factory was closed in 1972 and it gives a good example for European Industrial culture.
An association was founded to prevent the area to get destroyed and keep the former character for non profit reasons: now the former industrial place is under heritage protection and used as a centre for social, cultural and artistic activities. More than 50 refugees found home in former factory buildings and different actions are well established such as a school for actors, an ecology group, a kindergarten, a historical museum about the production of bricks, ateliers for artists and educational institutions. The place can be used for festivals, theatres, having barbecues and celebrating birthday parties.
Work: The volunteers will help with the renovation of two buildings. Basically they will clean and plaster the outside walls. Therefore volunteers will work on a stage up to 4 meters and the work will be outside in all weathers and might be hard sometimes.
Location: Mainz is the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate with over 2000 years of history. It was an important seat under the Holy Roman Empire and previously it was a Roman fort city. It is located at the Rhine River.
Next airport: Frankfurt International Airport
Next train station: Mainz
IBG 17 Steisslingen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 21.07. – 03.08. ENVI/CONS 15 vols
Project: For the first time the municipality of Steisslingen invites an international workcamp to take part in constructing hiking trails in the beautiful surrounding of the village.
Work: The group will work on hiking trails. The aim of the work is to link two already existing trails with each other (building wooden stairs, constructing a new trail). There are also some seats and benches in the surrounding of those trails that need to be fixed. Working tools will be shovel, pick axe for the constructing of the trail as well as saw and hammer for the building of the wooden stairs and a mower. The work might be hard at times!
Accommodation: The workcamp participants will stay in the gym hall of the new built school in the village. All sanitary facilities are available, as well as a big school kitchen. The first week of the workcamp is also the last one for the pupils of the school before holidays start. Therefore there will be close contact to local pupils. They are already looking forward to meet the international group!
Location: Steisslingen is situated in the southern part of Germany close to the great Lake Constance and the city of Singen. With its hilly and diverse nature it is a very beautiful part of the country. Historical attractions are the different castles in the area.
Next airport: Friedrichshafen, Basel (CH), Zuerich (CH), Stuttgart
Next train station: Singen (Hohentwiel), Radolfzell
IBG 18 Hoetensleben (Saxony-Anhaltine) 25.07. – 16.08. RENO/HIST 14 vols
Project: The main project will be to maintain the site of an open-air-museum and memorial of the Iron Curtain. Hoetensleben is a village which was situated directly on the east of the German-German border when Germany was divided during the period of the cold war. The inhabitants maintained four hundred meters of the former frontier protections system as a kind of open-air-museum. You can still experience the four different walls and electric fences, the watchtowers and iron barriers and you feel the violence of this monument.
Work: The concrete tasks might be to clear the former path used by border guards to patrol the border from plants, paint the lorry barriers, and restore the wall and fences. The work will be physically hard in parts and volunteers will work outside under all weather conditions (even if it rains). The workcamp includes a small study-part on this period of the German history with several excursions. On Aug 13th there will be the National Memorial day for the victims of the “Iron Curtain”. All volunteers are invited to join the different events on this day.
Accommodation: in the former village hall.
Location: Hoetensleben is a nice village with approx. 2.500 inhabitants. The local inhabitants are looking forward to welcome the volunteers and many activities will be done together with local associations e.g. the voluntary fire brigade of Hoetensleben. The workcamp will start with a big rock concert next to the memorial. You should be interested in a close contact to the German population.
Next airports: Hanover, Berlin
Next train station: Helmstedt
IBG 19 Ebhausen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 26.07. – 09.08. ENVI 15 vols
Project: This workcamp is situated in the municipality of Ebhausen and revolves around the caretaking and cultivating of a biotope outside of the small town. It is the first time for the town to invite an international group to help with such arrangements. Inhabitants of Ebhausen are looking forward to meet the group!
Work: Cultivating a biotope means amongst other things to cut plants and bushes that grow exuberantly and endanger the diversity of plants. The group will also help building a path that leads through the biotope. These tasks can be physically demanding. The group will be led and supported by professional workers of the building yard department of town.
Accommodation: The group will live in a gym hall in the centre of town. All sanitary facilities and kitchen are available. Due to the central location of the accommodation contact to the local population can be ensured. To enhance exchanges with locals the international group is invited to help out at the local festival for children and youngsters that runs during their summer holidays. This festival is an opportunity to sing, dance and play together and share cultural habits with each other!
Location: Ebhausen - a village with around 3000 habitants is located close to the Black Forest. There are many opportunities to discover the beautiful sights of nature the south of Germany has to offer - by hiking along different trails in the surrounding of town or even using bike trails. Due to the size and their position in the village the volunteers will get the chance to have an insight in specific cultural habits of the region and local population.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Herrenberg
IBG 20 Philippsburg (Baden-Wurttemberg) 26.07. – 09.08. RENO/ ENVI 11 vols
Project: The surroundings of Philippsburg are famous for its beautiful nature reserves close to the famous Rhine River with rare animals, birds and fish. The working places are located in the middle of one of these nature protection areas and are related to water.
Work: There are two big projects to do: first project is the renovation of an old building used for pumping water. These water pumps were established in 1926 and are very unique and a leftover of former pumping techniques. The pumps itself and the surrounded room have to get cleaned and painted. The renovation is necessary to keep the place as a kind of museum for people interested in historic systems of protection against high water.
Secondly, there are environmental tasks to do. One task will be the protection of a small stream by building barriers at the banks to avoid their erosion. Secondly, the space between young trees has to be cut and mowed away, so that the trees do not get overgrown by surrounding wild plants. Also bigger trees have to be cut as a method for healthy growing. Tools for these works will be scythes and saws.
Volunteers will work deep in the forest and they have the chance to learn a lot about this ecologically interesting area. The transport to the working place might be arranged with bicycles.
Accommodation: The accommodation will be in the rooms of the youth centre in a big public building. Beds, kitchen and bathrooms are provided. The local youths are looking forward to meeting the international volunteers!
Location: Philippsburg is a little town consisting of several small parts. Nice lakes around the town offer swimming opportunities if the weather is good. During weekends excursions to nearby towns such as Mannheim or Heidelberg are possible.
Next airport: Frankfurt (Main), Stuttgart
Next train station: Philippsburg
IBG 21 Heilsbronn (Bavaria) 26.07. – 13.08. ENVI/CONS 12 vols
Project: It is the first time for the Bavarian city of Heilsbronn to invite a workcamp to help with different forestry and construction tasks around town. The support of the group is urgently needed so the population of the city is looking forward to welcome the international group excitedly. They are already making plans for the entertainment of their guests.
Work: Different working tasks throughout the weeks are planned. Firstly, the focus lies on the construction of a new hiking trail as well as the reparation and maintenance of already existing ones. Furthermore, the group will care for different playgrounds and soccer fields of the city. The third task will be to help to rearrange a schoolyard. Volunteers will work together with official employees of the building yard department of the city.
Accommodation: Home of the workcamp will be the very comfortable and luxurious youth centre of Heilsbronn. A couple of rooms are provided as the living and sleeping rooms for the group. Beside that a kitchen and all sanitary facilities are provided.
Location: The city of Heilsbronn is located in the idyllic Bavarian region called „Franken“. Typical for the small town with its 9300 inhabitants are the old carcass houses. Heilsbronn also has some unique sights to offer, for example the monastery and the cathedral. Nature friends can find several hiking trails in the beautiful landscape around the city. Remarkable above all is that “the Way to St. James” also known as “Camino de Santiago” leads through Heilsbronn. For this reason the region is adorned by many old churches.
Next airport: Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Munich
Next train station: Heilsbronn
IBG 22 Gaeufelden (Baden-Wurttemberg) 27.07. – 16.08. CONS/RENO 15 vols
Project: In the 1970s three previously independent villages merged to create the community of Gaeufelden. The population is around 9000 inhabitants. On the community ground many dry-stone walls are used as field boundaries and can be seen as a biosphere for particular animals and plants. A dry-stone wall is a wall that is constructed from stones without any mortar to bind them together. The wall is held up only by the interlocking stones, which must be carefully selected by their shape.
Work: Following the success of last year the municipality invites an international workcamp again to do the dry stone walling. Volunteers will be supervised by a professional, who will teach them the best techniques. Work might be hard sometimes and volunteers should bring old clothes and sturdy boots!
Accommodation: The group will be accommodated in a building, used as a youth centre. It includes kitchen, sanitary facilities and is situated in a smaller part of Gaeufelden.
Location: Gaeufelden is a village in the county of Boeblingen and in about 30 km distance to the city of Stuttgart. Hiking trips in the nearby Black Forest are possible as well as excursions to bigger cities. The small size of the village gives the chance to come in close contact to the local inhabitants – volunteers should be looking forward to it.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Gaeufelden.
IBG 23 Bietigheim (Baden-Wurttemberg) 28.07. – 17.08. KIDS 16 vols
Projekt: Alle zwei Jahre veranstaltet das Jugendzentrum in Bietigheim in den Sommerferien die Kinderspielstadt „Sun Bibisco“. Etwa 200 Kinder im Alter von 6-12 Jahren spielen von morgens bis abends ihre eigene Stadt nach: wie bei den Erwachsenen auch gibt es Parlament, Baeckerei, Friseurladen, Restaurant, Bank, Feuerwehr und vieles mehr. Die Kinder „arbeiten“ in den Betrieben und verdienen Geld, was sie dann in anderen Betrieben wieder ausgeben koennen.
Arbeit: Das Workcamp wird in der ersten Woche bei den Vorbereitungen zur Spielstadt mithelfen, in der zweiten und dritten Woche bei der Betreuung der Kinder. Jeder Freiwillige wird in einem Betrieb eingesetzt und wird dort den Kindern helfen. Die Arbeitszeit ist von morgens früh bis abends und es wird manchmal anstrengend und laut. Alle Freiwilligen sollten viel Freude an der Arbeit mit Kindern mitbringen. Handwerkliche oder künstlerische Fähigkeiten sind von Vorteil und die Campsprache ist Deutsch.
Ort: Bietigheim-Bissingen ist eine Stadt mit 42.000 Einwohnern, etwa 25 km entfernt von Stuttgart. Es liegt am Fluss Enz und sehenswert sind einige historisch wichtige Bauten.
Unterkunft: Die Unterkunft wird in einem leerstehenden Gebäude neben dem Jugendzentrum sein. Toiletten und Duschen sind vorhanden.
Nächster Bahnhof: Bietigheim
Nächster Flughafen: Stuttgart
Besonderheit: Alle Teilnehmer sollen gut deutsch sprechen können und in einem Motivationsschreiben erklären, warum sie gerne mit Kindern arbeiten. Eigene Ideen und Spiele sind besonders willkommen.
Just for internal information:
Project: Every two years the youth centre of Bietigheim organises a big play scheme for more than 200 children who will set up their own town. In this town there will be an own parliament and institutions like a bakery, a hairdresser, a restaurant, a bank, etc. – all run by children aged 6 – 12 years old. Of course they have their own currency and have to earn their money by „working“ in one of the institutions.
Work: The camp will help to run this big playground. Because of the presence of 200 children work can be quite hard sometimes and lasts longer than just six hours per day. Volunteers must have a keen interest in working with children. It will be an advantage if volunteers have creative or technical skills. Camp language will be German. IBG asks for a motivation letter which shows the interest of the volunteer in the camp and which kind of skills they can offer to enrich the camp.
Accommodation: The accommodation will be in an empty building next to the youth club. Sanitary facilities will be available.
Next train station: Bietigheim
Next airport: Stuttgart
Requirements: Volunteers must speak German fluently and send a German motivation letter showing their interest in working with children. Volunteers who bring ideas for activities to run with the children are particularly welcome.
IBG 24 Wernstein (Bavaria) 02.08. - 23.08. CONS 12 vols
Project: In the village of Wernstein a non-profit charity association invites a workcamp to support their aim which is the construction of new and renovation of old and historical buildings of the village. Their work is done on an ecological basis and includes for example renovation of playgrounds or completing a home for elderly people including a café and shop selling natural food.
Work: The group will help the members of the association with different building or renovation works in the village, e.g. the home for elderly people. Depending on the weather the work can be flexibly done in- and outdoors. For instance growing and harvesting in the gardens and fields. Since the association is working on different projects at the moment tasks can vary throughout the workcamp.
Accommodation: The participants’ friendly home for the three weeks will be in a kindergarden where they will have different sleeping rooms, a kitchen, all sanitary facilities and a living room.
Location: Wernstein is a small village integrated in the community of Mainleus with all in all 6715 inhabitants situated in the Bavarian region “Oberfranken”. Not only the sights of nature are impressive, the region is also adorned by many old castles and historical places of interest. Wernstein is situated in a very beautiful rural environment inviting nature lovers to enjoy swimming in the lake or hiking trips. Interesting towns near to Wernstein are for example Bayreuth (Richard Wagner Festival), Coburg (Royal Consort Prince Albert) or Bamberg (World Cultural Heritage).
Next airport: Dresden, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Muenchen
Next train station: Mainleus
IBG 25 Rottenburg am Neckar (Baden-Wurtt.) 10.08. – 23.08. Four-Motors-Youth-Project 15 vols
This project is for volunteers from Catalunya, Lombardia and Rhone-Alpes.
Project: This year´s “Four Motors Youth Project” will take place in the surrounding environment of the old Swabian town of Rottenburg am Neckar. Young people from four different countries come together to meet and exchange. They are invited by different environmental initiatives and the municipality of Rottenburg am Neckar.
Work: The idea for this project evolved from the need to get active in environmental tasks around the town. Three environmental citizen´s initiatives developed tasks that need to be done: Firstly the group will help to clear a hiking path in an old park. Secondly, in a district next to Rottenburg an old dry stone wall – home for reptiles, animals and birds - needs to be cleaned and rebuilt. The third task will be done on a hill next to an old chapel called “Wurmlinger Kapelle”. Bushes need to be cut down to make the meadows available for sheep again.
Accommodation: The volunteers will live together in a pupil´s nursery located in the city centre that contains sleeping dormitories, living room, kitchen and sanitary facilities. Around the house a garden with terrace and a barbecue invite to spend nice evenings. There are a lot of opportunities to get in contact with local youth and population.
Location: The history of Rottenburg am Neckar is dated back to the year 98, when it was founded as a Roman town. It is situated around the river Neckar and is popular for its old carcass houses and architectural style of southern Germany. Rottenburg am Neckar is surrounded by a diverse landscape with lots of natural habitat like streams, grasslands, meadows with scattered fruit trees, old dry stone walls and forests. But not only the town of Rottenburg am Neckar and the surrounding landscape have a lot to offer. The volunteers can join many cultural events in nearby cities as Tuebingen and Stuttgart.
The project is organised and supported by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the State of Baden-Wurttemberg.
Next train station: Rottenburg am Neckar
Next airport: Stuttgart
IBG 26 Bernburg (Saxony–Anhaltine) 10.08. – 30.08. RENO 11 vols
Project: The municipality of Bernburg invites an international workcamp for the 12th time! In cooperation with a local youth club all former camps have been running very successfully - due to experienced and motivated people, lots of leisure activities and good contact to locals.
Work: Working tasks will be on different playgrounds in the town: playground equipment such as swings and roundabouts have to be cleaned and newly painted, new footpaths and steps have to be built, sitting areas constructed, a bike trail should be established and sand in sandpits needs to be cleaned and refilled.
Accommodation: The first floor of a youth club with all facilities like kitchen, one shower and bathroom. Participants will sleep on sport mats. They will have close contact to the local youth who visit the club regularly.
Location: Bernburg itself is a town with a history of more than 1000 years and is situated in the eastern part of Germany. There is a castle on the top of the valley of the river Saale which can be seen from far away. There are plenty of possibilities for leisure activities such as visiting the town, going to pubs and bars, making excursions to cities like Leipzig or Magdeburg, canoeing on the river, hiking, etc.
Next airport: Leipzig or Berlin
Next train station: Bernburg
IBG 27 Eisenheim (Bavaria) 10.08. – 30.08. ENVI 15 vols
Project: Eisenheim is a small and beautiful Bavarian community containing the two parts Unter- and Obereisenheim with all in all 1300 inhabitants. It is the first time the municipality invites a workcamp for a very special project in the forest around Eisenheim. It is the warmest forest in Bavaria which causes problems for the many winegrowers of the community and is the reason this workcamp will be held. Work: Due to the fact that in the Middle Ages the forest was only cropped with oaks, the leafy canopy that oaks can provide is not dense enough so that too much sunlight hits the ground. Furthermore the oaks are afflicted by bugs. Solution is that beech trees needs to be planted to enhance diversity. The workcamp group will therefore help to care for the young trees, to cut the older beech trees in the right way and plant new ones in a part of the forest. A very committed forest ranger will be with the group and teach the volunteers why and how to plant beech trees. So in addition to the practical work there will be interesting and informative study parts.
Accommodation: The group will stay in a sports club house in Untereisenheim where they can use the well equipped kitchen and all sanitary facilities. Around the sports club there is a soccer field, a beach volley field and the possibility to play boule to enjoy free time. Due to the size of the village closer contact with the habitants of the village can be guaranteed.
Location: Eisenheim is situated near to the river Main and the city of Wuerzburg and beautifully surrounded by vineyards. Growing vine is the occupation of most inhabitants of the village. The volunteers will get the chance to experience two of the popular wine festivals where they can get to know the wine as well as the culture of the village. Trips to the bigger cities like Schweinfurt and Wuerzburg can be planned. But Eisenheim itself has also interesting sights like the a house designed by the artist F. Hundertwasser on a vineyard and old churches to offer.
Next airport: Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (Ryan-Air), Frankfurt-Hahn (Ryan-Air), Munich
Next train station: Seligenstadt, Wurzburg
IBG 28 Schoenau (Baden-Wurttemberg) 12.08. – 31.08. ENVI 15 vols
Project: The “Landheim Lessingschule” is an environmental educational centre for the pupils of a school in Heidelberg. The house is beautifully located at the edge of the forest approx. 1,5 km out of Schoenau. About 2,5ha are belonging to the house including a forest, sports ground, a barbecue place and there is a small stream running next to it. Participants can join the opportunity of amazing nature walks in the neighbourhood.
Work: The area around the Landschulheim needs to be cleared of woodland which has been neglected over recent years. This includes removing alien species, cutting trees and bushes or cleaning a small pond. Besides, the two sports grounds need to be taken care of. There will be various tasks to do around the house and you will be sometimes supervised by teachers of the school or work together with pupils.
Accommodation: The Landschulheim offers very comfortable conditions and has sleeping rooms between 4 and 8 beds.
There is a nice couple taking care of the house and preparing the meals, so you do not have to cook yourselves. You are asked to help in the kitchen by setting and clearing the table and tidying the dining room after meals. You will also experience the traditional German schedule for meals (for example breakfast at 8.00, lunch at 12.00 and dinner at 18.00). So please be ready for this intercultural experience.
Location: Schoenau is a small town approximately 15 km from Heidelberg situated in the Odenwald hills. The present settlement of Schoenau grew up round a monastery, which gives example of historical movements.
The area is very beautiful and nature based and many tourists are visiting this region very year.
Next train station: Heidelberg, Neckarsteinach
Next airports: Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe
IBG 29 Pluederhausen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 16.08. – 04.09. ENVI 15 vols
Project: Following the success of last years the municipality of Pluederhausen has invited a group to undertake environmental work on their grounds: A small stream is running through the territory of Pluederhausen. Usually there is not much water inside, but after rainfall the water surface is raising and neighboured land gets damaged.
Work: Volunteers will help to keep the stream’s water under control and the water level low. This means the building of “stoppers” and natural steps in the stream and around it, for example with stoned or wooden palisades. Tools used for this are picks and scoops. Effects of the palisades are possibilities for insects and small animals to find a shelter.
Next to the stream a biotope died of the lack of water. After the construction of a new water source it should get back to life. Therefore bushes and trees around have to be cut.
Professional workers will support, instruct and guide the participants at work. Volunteers should be prepared to work in all weathers and work may be hard sometimes.
Accommodation: The group will live in a school. There is a big kitchen included and outside there is a place for barbecuing. The participants can use the gym hall where they find showers. Beds are provided.
Location: Pluederhausen is a small town with approximately 9.500 inhabitants. It is situated approximately 50 km northwest of Stuttgart. The workcamp will have the chance to experience a nature park by hiking or enjoy swimming in the lake. More sporting activities like beach volleyball, tennis or miniature golf will be organised by the municipality. There are also a few bigger cities to visit like Stuttgart or Heilbronn.
Some workcamps haven already taken place in the town so the locals are experienced in hosting workcamps and are looking forward to welcome you. As the projects are organised very carefully and might be hard in parts, all participants should be very motivated.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Pluederhausen
IBG 30 Marbach (Baden-Wurttemberg) 17.08. – 06.09. KIDS 10 vols
Projekt: Das Jugend-Kultur-Haus „planet-x“ in Marbach am Neckar veranstaltet in den Sommerferien ein innovatives Kinderferienprogramm mit dem Namen „Verfluchte Ferien!“
Zwei Wochen lang werden 120 -150 Kinder zwischen sechs bis zwölf Jahren tägliche Mitmach-Abenteuer in einem traurigen Königreich erleben. In der ersten Woche werden das große Spielgelände und das gesamte Jugendhaus vorbereitet und gestaltet. In der zweiten und dritten Woche werden montags bis freitags die Kinder in verschiedenen Workshops und Mitmachbereichen betreut.
Arbeit: Die Volunteers werden die Kinder betreuen und verschiedene Workshops anbieten – dazu sind schauspielerische, kreative oder handwerkliche Fähigkeiten gesucht. Die Arbeitszeit ist von Montag bis Freitag von morgens bis in den späten Nachmittag.
Unterkunft: Die Unterbringung erfolgt privat in Familien oder die Gruppe wird gemeinsam in einem Gebäude untergebracht werden.
Ort: Marbach ist als pittoresker Geburtsort des Dichters Friedrich Schiller weltberühmt, Standort des Deutschen Literaturarchivs der Moderne und des Schillernationalmuseums. Die historische Altstadt liegt im wunderschönen Neckartal circa 20 Kilometer nördlich von Stuttgart.
Nächster Flughafen: Stuttgart
Nächster Bahnhof: Marbach am Neckar
Besonderheit: Alle Teilnehmer sollen deutsch sprechen können und in einem Motivationsschreiben ihr Interesse an der Arbeit mit Kindern aufzeigen. Kreative Ideen und Spiele sind willkommen!
Just for internal information:
Project: The youth club in Marbach organises a play scheme for children during the summer holidays. Different workshops and activities will be offered for 150 children between 6 and 12 years of age.
Work: Volunteers will take care of the children during the play scheme and they will offer own workshops and activities – this means volunteers should bring creative and handcrafting skills. Working hours will be Mon to Fri, start in the morning till late the afternoon.
Accommodation: The accommodation will either be home stays in families in town or the group will be accommodated all together in a building of the community. Information need to be confirmed.
Location: Marbach is known as the birth place of the classical poet Friedrich Schiller. The Schiller National Museum and the German Literature Archive are popular destinations. The town has a picturesque centre with several churches and many historical houses.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Marbach am Neckar
Requirements: Volunteers are asked to send a German motivation letter showing their interest in working with kids.
IBG 31 Hohenems (Austria) 09.08. – 24.08. ENVI 12 vols
Project: This project takes place in cooperation with the Austrian municipality of Hohenems. It is the first time the city invites an international workcamp - especially nature and mountain lovers - to help with forestry works in the mountainous region around Hohenems.
Work: The workcamp group helps the rangers of the municipality with different forestry and agricultural tasks, for example constructing a hiking trail, cutting trees and burning wood, collecting stones from the Alpes... The volunteers must be prepared to work on steep grounds and in high altitudes. Each volunteer has to bring sturdy boots!
Accommodation: The accommodation will be in a typical cosy, simple mountain cabin provided by the “Alpes Association”. In this isolated but idyllic location the workcamp group will have a large sleeping room heated by a wood stove as well as a large kitchen including a dining room. All sanitary facilities are provided. The cabin is situated on the mountain above Hohenems with a fantastic view over the surrounding nature and the Lake Constance. Working tasks will be done in the area around the accommodation.
Location: The beautiful city of Hohenems is located in the Austrian province called “Vorarlberg”. It lies close to the Lake Constance which connects Austria with the countries Switzerland and Germany. The city is surrounded by mountains and provides a lot of different activities in the nature like hiking and climbing. Besides, the region offers many cultural events and sights for example different cities and the beautiful Constance Lake…
Next airport: Stuttgart, Munich
Next train station: Hohenems
Special requirements: Attention to volunteers who need visa: This workcamp will take place in Austria so IBG cannot provide any visa.
IBG 32 Haiterbach (Baden-Wurttemberg) 18.08. – 30.08. CONS 15 vols
Project: For the first time the municipality of Haiterbach invites an international workcamp to help with the construction of a leisure park. This park should become a meeting place for local youth, children and adults. The idea is to set up a bike trail, a playground and a beach volleyball-court.
Work: Volunteers will help to set up parts of the leisure park. This means for example to help with the construction of the play scheme or the beach volleyball-court. According to the needs there are different tasks to do and volunteers will be supervised by professionals. Work might be hard sometimes and will be outside, so volunteers should be prepared to work in all weathers.
Location: Haiterbach is a town with about 5.800 inhabitants consisting of five districts. It is situated in the eastern Black Forest, 20 km northeast of Freudenstadt and 30 km west of Tuebingen. About 1000 years ago it was firstly mentioned and historical traces can be found in the town.
The Black Forest is a famous wooded mountain range. The highest peak is the Feldberg with an elevation of 1.490 meters. There are numerous paths suitable for day walks.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in a newly renovated historical building called “Zehntscheuer”. In the Middle Ages it was used by farmers for storing corns and crops. After a recent renovation this historic building was transformed into a modern community house including a big courtyard used for cultural events and rooms for a kindergarten and different activities for young and old people.
Kitchen and sanitary facilities are available. Mats will be provided as well, but volunteers should bring sleeping bags. The accommodation is situated in the middle of the town, so volunteers will have the chance to get in close contact to the neighbours and probably there are cultural events in the courtyard.
Next train station: Nagold
Next airport: Stuttgart
IBG 33 Sindelfingen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 23.08. – 06.09. DISA 6 vols
Only for volunteers experienced and interested in work with disabled people!
Project: The local host is a charity organization taking care of mentally and physically disabled persons who live in families. For the fourth time they offer two weeks of holidays for the disabled and the workcamp will help to run it. It will take place in and around a house in the forest and there will be lots of different workshops and excursions during the daytime. The disabled will be picked up in the morning at 9.00h and be brought home in the evening at 17.00h.
Work: Volunteers and disabled people will spend their time together to be creative, have fun, do handicrafts, go on excursions, playing games, do sports,.... In total, there will be around 20 disabled and non-disabled children, youth and adults, which will be divided into groups according to the needs and abilities (the group with severely handicapped will for example be offered quieter activities).
An introduction seminar for all volunteers will take place on the first Sunday to explain the rules, responsibilities and tasks.
Local volunteers will work together with the workcamp and they will have lunch altogether. The weekends will be free and you can either spend leisure time in the families you live together with or with the group.
Accommodation: The accommodation will be in families, which means an experience of “real German culture”.
Location: Sindelfingen has about 60.000 residents and is about 15km south west of Stuttgart. It has an economy growing mostly by the automobile industry and the weaving industry. Nice excursions in the Black Forest for nice hiking tours are possible as well as sightseeing trips to cities like Stuttgart or Heidelberg.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Sindelfingen – Goldberg
Requirements: Camp language will be German and English! Please add a motivation letter to show your interest and experience in working with disabled people (What kind of experience do you have? Do you have experiences in taking care of disabled persons including sanitary aspects?).
IBG 34 Wangen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 23.08. – 06.09. KIDS 12 vols
Projekt: Zum ersten Mal lädt die Stadt Wangen ein Workcamp ein, das bei den örtlichen Ferienspielen für Kinder der Stadt helfen soll. Im Laufe von zwei Wochen finden die Spielstadt „Mini-Wangen“ (25.-30.08.) gefolgt von dem Festival „Mittelalter anno 1408“ (01.-05.09) statt. Eingeladen sind Kinder im Alter von 7-10 Jahren. Ungefähr 120 Kinder werden zu diesen Aktivitäten erwartet.
Arbeit: Die Teilnehmer des Workcamps helfen dabei, die Kinder bei verschiedenen Aktivitäten der Feste zu unterstützen – in den Bereichen Sport, Spiel und Handwerk. Die Freiwilligen arbeiten gemeinsam mit lokalen Betreuern zusammen, um das Programm innerhalb und im Außenbereich des Jugendhauses und in der Stadt zu beaufsichtigen. Das Programm der Feste läuft täglich von 8 Uhr bis 15 Uhr. Die Freiwilligen müssen mit langen Arbeitstagen rechnen, die aber sehr lohnend und spannend gestaltet sind. Die Aufgabenbereiche sind abwechslungsreich und jeden Tag verschieden.
Unterkunft: Die Gruppe lebt in einem gut ausgestatteten Selbstversorgerhaus (Küche und Sanitäranlagen sind vorhanden) auf dem Grundstück des „Franziskanerkloesterles“ – einem kleinen, schönen Kloster nahe des Stadtzentrums. Zu dem Kloster gehört ein großer Garten, in dem man sich nach den aufregenden Arbeitsstunden in Ruhe entspannen kann. Die Mönche wohnen im Kloster neben dem Selbstversorgerhaus und freuen sich darauf, ihren Lebensstil und –alltag vorzustellen und zu teilen.
Umgebung: Wangen ist eine schöne, alte Stadt in der Region, die sich „Allgaeu“ nennt. Sie liegt nahe der Alpen und der Länder Schweiz und Österreich. Die Umgebung ist vielseitig und lädt zu vielen Naturerlebnissen (zum Beispiel Bodensee und Alpen) ein. Doch auch die Stadt Wangen selbst hat mit seinen Fachwerkhäusern und der langen Geschichte, die bis ins Jahr 815 zurückgeht, viel an Kultur und Sehenswürdigkeiten zu bieten.
Nächster Flughafen: Stuttgart, Munchen
Nächster Bahnhof: Wangen
Besonderheit: Alle Freiwilligen sollen Deutschkenntnisse mitbringen und ein Motivationsschreiben schicken über ihr Interesse an der Arbeit mit Kindern.
Just for internal information:
Project: It is the first time that the municipality of Wangen invites a workcamp to help out at the local summer festivals for children. In the course of two weeks a play scheme called “Mini-Wangen” (25.-30.08.) followed by a “medieval festival in the year 1408” (1.-5.09.) will take place in the city. Children at the age of 7-10 years are invited to participate. Around 120 children are expected to attend the activities.
Work: The participants of the workcamp will help and support to take care of the kids at several different activities at both festivals. The volunteers will support the staff in supervising a set programme of indoor and outdoor activities such as sports, games and crafts. They are generally helping the children enjoy their summer holiday. The activities of the festivals are running from 8 am until 3 pm each day so the group should be prepared to work long hours, but it is very rewarding. Working tasks will be different due to the topics of the festivals.
Accommodation: The group will stay in a beautiful and well equipped self-catering house belonging to the “Franziskanerklösterle” (little monastery) close to the city centre. Around the house there is a big garden belonging to the monastery. In the monastery itself there are monks living separately but there is always the chance to get in contact and to get to know each others lifestyle. All sanitary facilities and kitchen are available.
Location: Wangen is a beautiful city situated in the southern german region called “Allgau”, close to the borders of Austria and Switzerland. The region lies close to the Alpes and therefore provided with a diverse nature of mountains, meadows, waterfalls and the like. There is a lot to discover in terms of history and nature. Old castles, mountain trails, the Lake Constance. But also Wangen itself has much to offer. The history of the city dates back to the year 815. The charm of Wangen lies within its historical buildings and southern german architectural style.
Next airport: Munich, Stuttgart.
Next train station: Wangen.
Special requirements: Camp language is german. German motivation letter is required.
IBG 35 Kappelrodeck (Baden-Wurttemberg) 24.08. – 06.09. ENVI 10 vols
Project: In the town of Kappelrodeck the inhabitants can relax in the beautiful spa garden including a pond, nice foot paths, a children’s playground and lots of benches inviting to take a rest and observe the nature’s life around. The municipality of Kappelrodeck invites an international workcamp to help with the maintenance and renewing of this park.
Work: According to plans of a landscape architect there are different tasks to undertake in the park: new footpaths have to get installed, old footpaths have to be cleared, alien species have to be removed, trees and bushes have to be cut, new trees have to get planted, dry stone walls have to get surveyed and reconstructed and different tasks more.
If the groups work faster than expected, putting a fence around a sports ground will be another task.
Accommodation: will be in a school in the village of Waldulm, a part of Kappelrodeck. Two sleeping rooms, a kitchen and sanitary facilities are provided.
Location: Kappelrodeck is a small community situated in the popular “Black Forest” and has around 5700 inhabitants in total. The region attracts many tourists who find recreation in the beautiful landscapes. Besides, the area is famous for its delicious red wine. Hiking in the nearby nature as well as excursions to cities like Strasbourg or Stuttgart are possible.
Next airport: Strasbourg (France), Karlsruhe
Next train station: Kappelrodeck

IBG 36 Buchen (Baden-Wurrtemberg) 31.08.-10.09. CONS 7 vols
Project: It is the second time the town of Buchen invites an international workcamp. After the success of the last year the group will work on a special UNESCO cultural heritage in the region around Buchen. On request of the nature park association the workcamp´s task is to rebuild the foundation walls of an old Roman watchtower belonging to the “Limes” (=a border defence of Ancient Rome).
Work: The group will work on the rebuilding of a stone wall of the watchtower. In detail that means stones have to be arranged, concrete has to be mixed before setting the wall back in place. The working place is located in the middle of the forest. The group will be supported by professional workers of the building yard department of Buchen.
Accommodation: The participants will stay on a family campsite area called “Eckbuckel” which was rearranged by the workcamp last year. This campsite lies idyllic and isolated outside of Buchen in a cosy village – surrounded by meadows and forests. Beside the cabins that are used as sleeping rooms a separate building with a kitchen and sanitary facilities is available. There is also a place for barbecuing. For more leisure activities the participants are free to use the big sports ground as well as ping-pong tables at the centre. Around 2 km lays a private lake for swimming…
Location: Buchen is a small town located in the north of Baden-Wurttemberg in the forest “Odenwald” with around 18900 inhabitants. Volunteers can enjoy the landscape by hiking or experience the wonders of a stalactite cave. In Buchen you can also find a forest swimming pool and more opportunities for sporting activities. Bigger cities like Stuttgart or Heilbronn are also worth visiting.
Next airport: Stuttgart
Next train station: Buchen
IBG 37 Kehl (Baden–Wurttemberg) 08.09. – 26.09. ENVI 10 vols
Project: For the sixth time the municipality of Kehl asks an international group to help with environmental protection in their town: There is a small river running through Kehl. In former times the river was redirected to run in concrete tunnels and it was biologically dead. The municipality has removed all the concrete, allowing the small river to flow through the town once again. There are now many plants and animals living in and by the river. However, since the river is in the middle of the town, rubbish and grass must be cleared from the banks regularly to prevent flooding in the town.
Work: Volunteers will clear the banks of the river and cut the grass and bushes. They will work with machines and it may be physically hard and muddy. This is a good project to learn about nature prevention and conservation.
Accommodation: The group will live in a youth centre close to the river where all facilities are provided. There is a big kitchen and different rooms to stay and spend time in. Outside you can find a place for barbecuing, a lake and trick fountains to enjoy. The area around the youth centre is rather spacious and provides many activities and things to experience. Volunteers should be prepared and open to get in contact with the local youth since they are their hosts and neighbours throughout the workcamp!
Location: Kehl is a medium sized town at the boards of the river Rhine facing the French-German border. The Alsatian town of Strasbourg is situated on the other side of the river Rhine. It will be interesting to visit the beautiful town of Strasbourg, crossing the border to France. The youth centre is only a five minutes walk from the inner city of Kehl. Other interesting sightings can be the Black Forest and the nature of the southern area in general.
Next airport: Strasbourg (10km), Frankfurt (150km)
Next train station: Kehl
IBG 38 Willstaett (Baden-Wurttemberg) 27.09. – 11.10. ENVI 15 vols
Project: For the first time the municipality of Willstaett invites a workcamp to help with the arrangement of biotopes which are situated in the surrounding of the town.
Work: The workcamp group will create new biotopes as well as cultivate already existing biotopes. They will work with different kinds of tools. The work can be physically demanding – especially in any kind of weather. Volunteers should be prepared to work hard and bring waterproof and warm clothes as well as sturdy boots/shoes.
Accommodation: The group will stay in a building of the fire department where they will have one sleeping rooms, a living room with couches and games, all sanitary facilities and a kitchen. The house is situated next to the building yard department from where the group will leave to the biotopes each morning together with the professionals with whom they will work during the weeks.
Location: The community of Willstaett contains several villages with all in all around 9000 inhabitants. It is situated in the beautiful southern part of Germany close to the border to France. It is characterised by its beautiful architectural style of carcass houses. There is also a lot to see and discover in the landscape close to the black forest with its spectacular sights (waterfalls, castles…). Close bigger cities like Freiburg or Strasbourg offer a wide range of cultural events.
Next airport: Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (Ryan-Air), Stuttgart.
Next train station: Appenweier, Kehl.

I B G – What do we stand for ???

IBG is… a non-profit association, founded in 1965, that has organised more than 1000 international workcamps for more than 12.000 volunteers

IBG is independent of every kind of institution, association and political party and is recognised sponsor of education beyond school room. To finance the workcamps IBG receives subsidies from the Ministry of Youth. Local sponsors also help to support the various projects.
IBG’s aims… In our daily live we rarely have the opportunity to come into close contact with foreign people. As a result their behaviour often seems to be inexplicable and sometimes mysterious. An international Workcamp is a unique possibility to live and work together with people from different cultures in an international team. So we can begin to understand each other better.
IBG’s wish… is that people who take part in a Workcamp are TOLERANT, OPEN-
MINDED and COMMITED.
The success of a Workcamp depends on the volunteer being prepared to take responsibility for her/himself. The volunteer should not only be able to work independently but also be able to work well as a part of the group. To take part in a camp also means to organise the camp TOGETHER.
Camp life… When you join a Workcamp you will be among people from all over the world. Apart from working together you will cook, celebrate, eat, discuss and make excursions together as a group. You will also have the best possible opportunity to get in contact with “the natives” and to experience the country.

Every Workcamp has an IBG campleader who will explain the general set-up and help you. The campleader is not, however, wholly responsible for organising your free time – that is just as much your own responsibility. To create a “lively camp life” we need you to involve yourself and to contribute by your ACTIVITY!