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USA USA: Community Reentry, Social Justice Work, Winooski, Vermont (VFP-MTV02)

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01/09/2024   -   25/03/2027

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Frankreich Kolumbien

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EUR 150
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Alter
21 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
4
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
English
Nächster Flughafen
Burlington (BTV)
Anreise über
Burlington
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WORK: Volunteers will be working as a Resident Advisor as well as on administrative tasks in small office. Volunteers are also expected to support the residential community by participating in group activities.
STUDY THEME: Criminal Justice
NOTE: Minimum commitment for this project is 3 months.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

ACCOMMODATION: Shared room in a house, meals & laundry provided. Access to Wi-Fi is also available.

Lage und Freizeit

LOCATION: Winooski, Vermont. Winooski borders Burlington and has a population of ~8,000. There are colleges and universities nearby, the lake and mountains and much to do. Volunteers For Peace is located in Burlington and we welcome the volunteers in our office as well. Dismas has a house in Burlington and Rutland Vermont as well.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Recreation includes house activities and many festivals and events in area. Volunteers will participate in house outings including baseball games, hikes, camping. Time off for travel may be approved.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Dismas House provides housing and opportunities to men and women getting out of prison so that they can successfully transition back into the community. http://dismasofvt.org/

Weitere Infos

SPECIAL REMARKS: Volunteers must be 21+, speak fluent English and have basic computer skills. Absolutely NO alcohol or drug use permitted during the stay. VFP Motivation Form and email interview required. VFP does not provide insurance for volunteers on this project! Dismas offers emergency and liability insurance only. Only one international volunteer serves at any time. Volunteers must indicate the dates they are able to serve.

Anforderungen

Skype interview required

USA USA: Community Reentry, Social Justice Work, Burlington, Vermont (VFP-MTV01)

Dauer

01/01/2026   -   25/03/2027

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Alter
21 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
4
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Burlington (BTV)
Anreise über
You must send your arrival details to vfp@vfp.org so we can arrange to meet you. Depending on departure point, volunteers can fly directly to Burlington, Vermont or to New York City and then fly to Burlington. Alternatively volunteers can fly to Montreal (Canada), from where it is less than a two-hour bus ride direct to Burlington, using www.greyhound.com. Volunteers will be met at Burlington airport, by prior arrangement.
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Volunteers will assist in a variety of tasks including but not limited to: administrative support in the office, helping with fundraising activities, supporting the residential community by helping with planning and participating in house activities and Residential Advisor duties (See below). The type of work and number of hours varies but is usually 4 – 6 hours a day. Volunteers live on site and participate in all house activities including evening meals and all outside activities.

Resident Advisor position requires a confident individual who will be on duty evenings and every other weekend. There primary function will be to contact staff if there is an emergency, lock doors at night, assist residents when needed and participate in house functions.

Office Assistant will be working with staff on all of the day to day operations of a small non-profit organization. Tasks include: clerical work; student recruiting activities; fund raising activities; general administrative duties; as well as participating in all of the residential group activities. The average work day might consist of approximately 4-6 hours of office work.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay in a comfortable, modern dormitory with comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, large dining table and common area. Rooms are generous in size and volunteers may share their room with other members of the Volunteers for Peace group. Volunteers will cook meals as a group. Bring some recipes from home to share, and let us know if you have any dietary needs.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers will live together with former prisoners in a lovely Victorian House located in Burlington, Vermont. Volunteers may have to share a room. All meals, shared bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, hot showers, linens & towels are provided. Some group activities and sightseeing is included.

We are in close walking distance to the Historic “Church Street” area where there are shops and activities. There is always something going on in Burlington! Street Fairs, jazz festivals, parades, theater, and many other special events. There is a bike path that goes along the waterfront where you can run, bike, roller blade or just take a quiet walk. Volunteers will have ample time off to travel on their own. Previous volunteers have been to Montreal, Boston, New York, to rodeos and climbed mountains as well as toured Vermont’s famous Ben & Jerry’s!

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Dismas House provides housing and opportunities to men and women getting out of prison so that they can successfully transition back into the community. http://dismasofvt.org/

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Host Organization: Burlington Dismas House: 96 Buell Street, Burlington, VT, USA

Kolumbien Kolumbien: Seeds of Love (WECO2026-MTV4)

Dauer

12/01/2026   -   31/12/2026

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EUR 330 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
COP 650000 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Alter
18 - 40
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
3
Immer noch Platz für
1 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Spanisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Medellin (EOH)
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Terminal del Norte / Terminal del Sur - in Medellín
Wi-Fi
Ja
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Volunteers will plan and lead different activities for children and teenagers.

The work includes:

Organizing workshops and activities on education, culture, arts and sports.
Planning and leading lessons.
Spending time with children: playing, talking, and being a good role model.
Helping with content for social media, communication campaigns and fundraising.

The foundation is open to new ideas and suggestions.

Volunteers work 5 days a week (5–6 hours per day), depending on the activities.

Note: Activities may change depending on the foundation’s program, weather, or other factors.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay at the foundation, so they will share spaces with the children. However, there is a separate room for volunteers. No transport is needed.

The accommodation is safe and comfortable, with shared rooms, bathrooms, a kitchen, and common areas. It includes Wi-Fi, cleaning and laundry.

The local foundation provides at least 3 meals a day. There is no vegetarian menu, but the volunteers can remove the protein from the daily menu or prepare their own food.

Lage und Freizeit

Medellín, 'the city of eternal spring', capital of the Antioquia department, has a pleasant climate of around 24°C; it offers modern transport systems like Metro and Metro Cable. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains, this city is always friendly to visitors.

From the mountains that surround the capital of Antioquia you can see how the Medellín River runs parallel to the Metro, which connects various parts of the city. There is an abundance of parks, libraries, museums and public spaces where many cultural events take place. There is a flower festival and in the surrounding villages life is simple with relaxing landscapes and nature reserves.

Places such as the Botanical Garden, the Pies Descalzos park, the Berrío park and the Lleras park are places that you cannot miss.
In addition, Medellín has Parque Explora, an interactive science and technology museum in which children and adults can learn and try a large number of activities. Nearby you find the Planetarium and the Parque de los Deseos.
For more information visit: https://colombia.travel/en/medellin

The free time activities are not included in the extra fee.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This program will be carried out in collaboration with a non-profit foundation in Medellín. Its main goal is to improve the quality of life of children and teenagers in vulnerable situations by ensuring their overall development and promoting their social, educational, and emotional inclusion.

The foundation works to create a safe environment full of opportunities, where children can overcome risks such as poverty, neglect or social exclusion.

The foundation currently supports around 50 children/teenagers and provides a home for around 20 children/teenagers.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Volunteers need to arrive directly at the foundation. The details will be provided in the infosheet.

Weitere Infos

This project is open only to female volunteers.
Extra fee: 650.000 COP/month = approx.150 EUR/month

The extra fee includes WeCollab admin fee and a local insurance during your program.

The extra fee for the whole duration must be paid 1 month prior to the project starting via bank transfer, debit/credit card or Paypal.

Minimum stay is 2 months and maximum 6 months.

Anforderungen

• The volunteer must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to Covid-19.

• Language: Basic/intermediate Spanish.

• Criminal record.

• Interview with WeCollab and the local partner.

• After you apply, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ruCp9WtsJYA7qWuo6

Kolumbien Kolumbien: Volunteer in a Cloud Forest (WECO2026-MTV1)

Dauer

02/06/2026   -   31/12/2026

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Bauen
Kinder
2
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Gebühr

EUR 247 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
COP 350000 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Alter
18 - 65
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
2
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
Spanisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Bogota (BOG)
Anreise über
Terminal de Transporte del Sur, Bogotá
Wi-Fi
Ja
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This natural park is a natural reserve that has two lines of volunteering, the first is focused on conservation and its activities are aimed at caring for and protecting the environment, and the second aims at education with children, an alternative school and learning community in the heart of the reserve. As a volunteer you can work in the line that you like the most, having the possibility of working in both lines if you wish. The activities carried out in volunteering are the following:

1. Accompany and assist investigations carried out in the reserve
2. Maintenance of different spots, such as the small lake “laguna”, forest nursery, organic gardens, trails and infrastructure
3. Environmental education
4. Waste and compost management
5. Support in reforestation-restoration work (planting days)
6. Accompany the local, learning community´s activities (accompany walks with the children, starting new projects, accompany learning processes, play...)
7. Language classes with the children (according to the language(s) the volunteer knows)
8. Suggest, develop and carry out new initiatives and projects
9. Other activities according to the skills and abilities of the volunteer and according to the needs of the natural park and community living there

Working with the children in the park requires a high level of commitment and empathy. We are not looking for teachers, we are looking for people who understand that children are responsible for their learning process, and who want to accompany them in their explorations and self-directed learning.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The volunteer house is located in the heart of a nature park. It has 2 shared rooms with beds available for 4 people individually and one double bed for a couple. There is also a bathroom, an equipped kitchen, a small living room, terrace and washing machine. The house is not always fully occupied. It may happen that you are the only volunteer, depending on the time of year.

Each volunteer who stays for at least two months is assigned a monthly budget to buy food according to his/her diet; the amount is enough to buy basic food in the local market. The volunteers are responsible for cooking their own meals, this is a perfect space to share recipes and carry out a culinary cultural exchange. Vegetarian food is available.

The water heater depends on the availability of gas. On some occasions, hot showers might not be available, but in general there is hot water available. The volunteers’ house has limited Wi-Fi (because there is only satellite internet in this remote area). It may only be used for basic needs, such as communication (some calls, messages, mails) and information (research, press), but not for large downloads, videos, streaming (music or movies), video calls, etc.

Lage und Freizeit

This natural park is located in the middle of a cloudy forest in the mountains, therefore it can be cold and rainy, depending on the season of the year. Given its location, the reserve is close to Bogotá (40 min approx.), there you will find many places to enjoy the Colombian culture.
In case you do not want to leave the reserve, we have some activities that you can do in your free time such as:
1. Night walks for wildlife watching (weekends)
2. Trekking inside and outside the park (e.g. visiting other village on trails)
3. Extreme sport and wellness activities: zip line, arborism, tree climbing, music therapy (must be agreed in advance with the areas, the park does not cover the cost of this activity)
4. Horseback riding (must be agreed in advance with the areas, the park does not cover the cost of this activity)
5. Bonfires
6. Birdwatching

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This project will be carried out in cooperation with a natural park, located near Bogotá, between 2.100m and 2.600m above sea level.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

MEETING POINT:
Volunteers need to arrive directly at the park. The details will be provided in the infosheet.

Weitere Infos

Extra fee: 350.000 COP/month = approx.80 EUR/month
The extra fee includes WeCollab admin fee and local insurance during your program.
The activities require constant contact with nature; this means that the volunteer will be finding himself/herself using physical strength and getting his/her hands dirty to get the job done. It is good to know and understand that you can encounter rain, sun, mud and insects. In addition, to carry out the activities it is necessary to walk the different trails, which have steep slopes. Therefore, volunteers should be in good health and willing to walk the different trails.

Anforderungen

• Good health and physical condition, willing to hike the mountain on steep slopes, and understand the implications of working outdoors.
• Have a real interest in volunteering and not consider it just as a way of doing economic tourism.
• Minimum intermediate Spanish (English is a plus)
• Tetanus Vaccine (highly recommended)
• Minimum 2 months, maximum 6 months
• All participants must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to COVID-19.
• The volunteer’s participation is confirmed after the extra fee is paid. The payment must be done at the latest 1 month prior to the project starting via bank transfer, debit/credit card or Paypal.
• Interview with our local partner via zoom in Spanish.
• After you apply, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ruCp9WtsJYA7qWuo6

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Life on Land
USA USA: Community Homestead (VFP-MTV/LTV 01)

Dauer

01/10/2026   -   01/10/2029

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
4
Immer noch Platz für
4 Male + 4 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)
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Volunteers are welcomed and live as part of a household where they help with the running of the home they also enjoy. During the work week they join a team on the land, bakery, food preserving kitchen, construction/woodworking, or crafts, facilitating, learning, and helping the team reach their goal. Weekends and evenings are filled with social and vocational opportunities. The type of volunteer work is matched to the individual’s tastes and strengths to optimize the most fulfilling experience for all. The hours vary and follow a farm-life structure with some early mornings and late nights in the growing season and a creative, co operative, and flexible attitude to social opportunities and travel to best suit everyone.
Coworker position requires a motivated person who enjoys being part of a team. Practical idealism, an appreciation of the outdoors, and a wish to make a real difference in the world helps! Previous agricultural experience or experience of people with disabilities is not necessary, but an open mind and a wish to learn definitely is.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers live together family- style in homes lead by long term volunteers in the community. Each person has their own bedroom. All meals, and use of amenities (computer, wifi, toiletries, house phone, workshops) is included. We can insure drivers over 21 with a clean driving record to use our vehicles.

Lage und Freizeit

We live in the middle of a conservation area with hiking and biking trails, waterfalls and a pristine river to canoe and kayak. Our friendly small town offers shopping, coffee shops, parks, community theater, swimming pool, gym, basic amenities, and local festivals. Museums, concerts, theaters and events can be accessed an hour away in Minneapolis/St Paul. While there is no public transport, people over 21 with a clear driving record can often drive our vehicles and those who can’t are offered rides and use of bikes for shorter distances. We make it possible for volunteers to camp, visit Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, (4-7 hours away) and Lake Superior depending on their interest and enjoy connecting them to opportunities see more of the USA in and outside the tourist areas. Year-long volunteers can expect to have about 3 weeks of vacation offered through the year.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Homestead is a sustainable non-profit living and working with people with developmental challenges. We believe that everyone has value and importance, and can contribute to a purposeful life no matter their abilities. In teams of people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, we run the farm, bakery, kitchens, gardens and craft groups, look after each other and create a happy home and social life. We live in extended family households within walking distance of the farm and find our high energy, friendly lifestyle fulfilling and welcoming for us all.
Website: http://www.communityhomestead.org
https://www.facebook.com/communityhomestead/?tn-str=k*F

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

You must co ordinate your arrival so we can pick you up from the airport Christine.elmquist@communityhomestead.org.

Südafrika Südafrika: SAVWA Climate Justice Work Camp (SAVWA 0117)

Dauer

02/11/2026   -   16/11/2026

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Gebühr

EUR 410 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 260 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
5
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 3 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Johannesburg (JNB)
Anreise über
Book your tickets to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Take the Gautrain from OR Tambo International Airport located upstairs of the Arrival Lounge to Pretoria station. Purchase a train card once you exit the airport to follow online on www.gautrain.co.za This is a world class train safe and reliable. You will change train at Marlboro station take train going towards Pretoria station on Platform A upstairs. Once at Pretoria station just wait for SAVWA official to pick you up. Please reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria and let us know of their date of arrival and departure.

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South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association (SAVWA) Climate Justice Work Camp is an initiative to encourage our younger generation to realise the rising climate change our world is experiencing.
Volunteer Tasks: Volunteers will have an opportunity to get hands on tasks from they will set in addressing climate justice in our community of Soshanguve, through advocacy, clean up campaign and various methods to get our message out.

We will have various community interactions and work on various activities within the local community. Volunteers are encouraged to bring an open mind as we will have various activities to keep them busy for the work camp period.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Accommodation will be in a house and venue of activities in Soshanguve. Participants will be required to bring their own sleeping bags. The accommodation has a simple bathroom with shower and there is running water. The accommodation and workplace have flushing toilets and do have electricity.

Language: The community has multi-cultural people and English is mostly spoken with local languages such as Ndebele, Zulu, and other local languages

What to bring: Sleeping bag, mosquito spray/lotion, sandals, shoes are advisable. Warm clothes at night, as it may turn out to be chilly; Torch or flash light and arts and cultural items.

Lage und Freizeit

Leisure Activities: The Weekend is meant to be for free tours that the group can organize by themselves at their own expense. All our work camps are reserved for cultural nights when each volunteer can present her/his country and culture.

Requirements: Qualification of participants: Open minded, ready to interact with other people of different cultural background - Positive attitude - Willing to share his/her experiences - Flexible to live/stay in simple living conditions - Flexible to eat local food - No experience needed at all.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association (SAVWA) will contribute towards the development of South African communities both urban and rural through local, national, regional and international volunteers to work together towards the cultural, economic, socio-political well-being of young people and marginalised persons or groups through empowerment work camps programs and promotion of sustainable development.

South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association shall work and collaborate with other Volunteer driven organisation, Regional Work Camp Associations, and organisations.

South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association is a member of Southern African Workcamp Cooperation (SAWC), Partner with Service Civil International (SCI), Full member of Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) and Partner Member of Alliance if European Voluntary Service Organisations.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Gautrain Pretoria Station

Weitere Infos

The work camp participation fee is strictly Euro 260 and this covers simple accommodation, food and project expenses office running/administrative expenses, certificate of participation during the camp, communication prior to, during and after the camp. Please note that this does not include travel expenses to and from the camp, pick up from airport so participants are asked to reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria.

Anforderungen

The work camp participation fee is strictly Euro 260 and this covers simple accommodation, food and project expenses office running/administrative expenses, certificate of participation during the camp, communication prior to, during and after the camp. Please note that this does not include travel expenses to and from the camp, pick up from airport so participants are asked to reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria.

Indien Indien: Festival of Lights with Local Culture (RC-16/26)

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02/11/2026   -   11/11/2026

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Vietnam

Gebühr

EUR 380 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 230 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
18 - 80
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
10
Immer noch Platz für
5 Male + 5 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Delhi (DEL)
Anreise über
Kalka

Arbeit

This camp is a great opportunity to learn and experience Indian culture and understand the diversity and unity it stands for. Therefore, be prepared to enjoy festivities and enjoy leisurely walks with easy pace and interacting with local communities. Besides, you shall be participating in our ongoing humanitarian actions like Non formal education, women empowerment initiatives, environment conservation, waste upcycling, organic farming etc and interacting with local people on daily basis leading to the festival.

With this project we aim to encourage cross cultural exchanges and provide a deeper insight of our culture. Months of October and November host two prominent Indian festivals of national importance. The dates are decided on yearly basis as per Hindu calendar. These camps are specially organized for those who are interested in Indian history and culture. This period is also supposed to be auspicious for marriages. Besides local festivals, volunteers will have an opportunity to learn of Hindu traditions.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay at peaceful RUCHI campus on twin/triple sharing basis. Bed and beddings are provided. Simple basic amenities will be available. Though cooked authentic Indian vegetarian meals will be served volunteers are expected to assist the cook.

Lage und Freizeit

Kuthar is a large village growing into a township where most of the major district level festivals are held. It is 50 km north of Chandigarh city and 70 kms from Shimla town. Baddi offers a number of treks to tourists and a good majestic view of range of mountains. The economy of the area depends on agriculture and industries.

The volunteers will have opportunity to visit Kasauli hill station or Hanuman Temple in Shimla, the Naldehra Golf Club and a local zoo or the Rock Garden in Chandigarh.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

RUCHI NGO with Local Council

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Kalka

Weitere Infos

Diwali or Festival of Lights is a national festival celebrated throughout the country with lot of zeal for 5 days. This main festival, falling on 8th November, 2026, is celebrated with a great fervor just like Christmas and goes on for 5 days. Diwali is followed by other local events like Budi Diwali, viswakarma puja, Bhaiya Dooj etc. In North India, as it is believed that it was on Diwali that Lord Rama along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya after killing the Demon king Ravana in Sri Lanka.

Anforderungen

Interest in experiencing other cultures and participate with local communities in local/national festivals.

Italien Italien: INTERCULTURE IN CONFISCATED LAND (IG26-ESC12)

Dauer

03/11/2026   -   18/11/2026

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Deutschland Ukraine

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Alter
18 - 30
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
7
Immer noch Platz für
1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Palermo (PMO)
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Palermo
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The volunteers will support activities at Girasoli Land , located in Contrada Arenella, Caltanissetta. Over the 14 days, the programme will balance practical activities such as taking care of the vegetable garden and harvesting olives with days dedicated to visits, experiences, networking and socialising.In particular, the volunteers will visit a local olive oil mill to learn how olive oil is produced and will create small souvenirs made with extra virgin olive oil to take home, as well as engaging in networking with local organisations that manage assets and land confiscated from the Mafia, addressing issues related to the anti-Mafia movement, the rule of law, and social and environmental justice.A central element of the whole experience will be the cultural exchange, enriched by the presence of several beneficiaries of the I Girasoli ETS Association with migrant backgrounds who will play an active part in this adventure.Visits to various local venues are also planned to share moments of conviviality and socialising. Through these activities, the volunteers will promote ecological values, sustainable practices and artistic expression, whilst fostering integration and personal growth.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay in a house equipped with a 6-bed room and a 4-bed room, ensuring shared but comfortable living arrangements. Meals will be prepared on-site, with access to a kitchen and refrigerator for use as needed. The association will be responsible for purchasing groceries, taking care of specific dietary needs such as vegetarian preferences, allergies, or intolerances. The house also includes a Wi-Fi connection to support volunteers during their stay.

Lage und Freizeit

The house is located in the province of Caltanissetta, near the Girasoli Land , offering volunteers a unique opportunity to explore the surrounding areas. While the location is remote and far from public transport stops, the association will provide transportation during free days. Volunteers, together with their group leader, will plan visits to Caltanissetta and other nearby attractions, ensuring a balance between relaxation and cultural exploration.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The non-profit organization I Girasoli was founded in 2004, and by then is involved in social projects promoting hospitality, protection and integration of refugees and asylum seekers. The main aim of the organization is providing work opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers, and sensitizing the local community about migration. The organization manages several SAI (Reception and Integration System) offering hospitality and protection including an integration process aiming at refugees and migrants personal needs, social and mental well-being. This process includes: school, work, health, bureaucracy and personal expression thanks to cultural and artistic activities. This activity is in the frame of the European Solidarity Corps Programme funded by the European Union.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Caltanissetta Bus\Train station

Weitere Infos

IMPORTANT Registration to the European Youth Portal is needed - No fee is due to the sending organisation.

Anforderungen

Volunteers must be prepared to participate in a variety of activities throughout the activity, including agricultural tasks and interactions with children, young people, and the local community to foster inclusive and joyful experiences. Adaptability and a proactive attitude are essential. Participants should bring comfortable clothing, outdoor-appropriate footwear, autumn clothes, a hat for sun protection, mosquito repellent, a towel, personal hygiene items, an umbrella, and anything else suited to outdoor activities and weather conditions.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mexiko Mexiko: Sea Turtles Heroes IX (VIVE26.11)

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04/11/2026   -   16/11/2026

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EUR 625 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
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18 - 99
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20
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9 Male + 8 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Anreise über
La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nayarit.
Wi-Fi
Ja
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Based on the time of the year the volunteers will be working during the day or
at night in the months of August and September from 20:00 to 08:00.
Depending on the number of turtles that come ashore, two teams might be
formed among the volunteers. In this way, each group will be taking turns,
working one night, and taking the next night off for recovery.
In addition, the weekends are also spared for resting. Some of the activities to
be performed are:
1.Finding adult turtles and collecting their eggs.
2.Moving the eggs to a protected place called Vivero.
3.Releasing newborn baby turtles into the sea.
4.Patrolling the beaches at night.
5.Making some reconstruction in the most important turtle camps of the
region.
Please consider that the schedule is subject to change depending on the
weather conditions and the condition of the sea turtles and it is possible to
work with crocodiles in case there is no work with turtles, this can happen
mostly in the months of January and February.
The coordinator or the camp leader will be informing you regarding your work
schedule.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The accommodation is located about 15 minutes from the nearest beach. Volunteers will stay in shared rooms with bunk beds, alongside other participants. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning. There is a common area for volunteers to use, as well as tennis courts available on site. Three meals per day will be provided throughout the camp.

Lage und Freizeit

LOCATION
Rincon de Guayabitos, also known as Guayabitos, is a beach town located in the
astonishing Sierra Madre Occidental, in the state of Nayarit and bathed by the waters
of the Pacific Ocean. It is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the cities
of Tepic, Guadalajara and Puerto Valarta.
LASURE TIME
Riviera Nayarit is emerging as one of the most attractive and magic destinations of
Mexico. The area extends approximately 300 kilometers along the coast, integrated
by mountainous jungle and facing coastal islands. For those seeking a more rural
and rustic experience with magic beach towns in Mexico, the Riviera has a massive
open space for everyone along the Nayarit coast.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Vive Mexico has been organizing this workcamp regularly in Rincon de
Guayabitos, Nayarit since 2014. The main achievement of the project is to
protect the sea turtles with the help of volunteers who will be cooperating with
a team of biologists. Up to now, the project has been quite successful and has
reached extraordinary results. Participating in sea turtle conservation is a great
opportunity to discover the rather charming life of sea turtles.

Mexiko Mexiko: Acueducto Padre Tembleque (AMVIAC-PTA)

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05/11/2026   -   15/11/2026

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EUR 293 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
MXN 3000 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
10
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5 Male + 5 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Nächster Flughafen
Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico City) (MEX)
Anreise über
The most efficient route from Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM) is via Pachuca: 1. To AICM North Terminal: Take an official taxi or public transportation to the North Bus Terminal. 2. To Pachuca: At the terminal, take a bus (Futura or ADO) to the Pachuca Bus Terminal. The trip takes between 1 and 1 hour 45 minutes. 3. To Zempoala: At the Pachuca bus terminal, take a regional or suburban bus (route towards Cerrito) that passes through Zempoala. The trip takes about 30 minutes. Tips: Plan ahead: Check schedules on the ADO or Estrella Blanca websites. Consider traffic: Travel times can vary depending on the time of day. If you are going to a specific former hacienda, it is recommended to take a local taxi from downtown Zempoala for the final leg of the journey.
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This international camp will take place at the Padre Tembleque Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important 16th-century hydraulic engineering works in Latin America. Built through the collaboration of Indigenous communities and the Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque, this monument stretches for more than 45 km across the central Mexican plateau, its monumental arches near Zempoala being among the tallest Renaissance hydraulic structures outside of Europe.

The project's main objective is to contribute to preventive conservation efforts on the Hidalgo section of the aqueduct, promoting community participation, cultural exchange, and international cooperation. All tasks will be carried out in coordination with local authorities and under the specialized technical guidance of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), so no prior experience is required.

Volunteer Activities
Volunteers will take an active role in protecting the cultural landscape through the following actions and fieldwork:

Cleaning and Beautification of the Environment: Removal of trash and debris, and general cleaning of the areas near the aqueduct structures, including graffiti removal to restore the visual value of the surroundings.

Environmental Maintenance: Control and removal of invasive vegetation that could endanger the historical structure.

Reforestation and Natural Barriers: Planting agave plants as a boundary and natural protective barrier for the site, reviving traditional rural practices.

Documentation and Community Engagement: Photographic and documentary record-keeping of the intervention areas, as well as active participation in workshops and heritage awareness activities with local communities.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Accommodation will be in a house provided by a local family and will include everything necessary for your stay and hygiene. Volunteers will assist with food preparation for cultural activities.

Lage und Freizeit

Awareness-raising activities will be conducted with the local population about the importance of protecting their cultural heritage. In addition, recreational activities will be organized at the end of each day, and there will be rest days during which participants can visit important sites in the region.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Mexican Association of International Volunteering AC (AMVIAC) participates in the transformation of the country through the integration of International Volunteering in projects organized in Mexico and abroad by civil associations, local governments, communities
and organized groups, with the idea that after this experience they can become
more actively involved in the work of their community.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Arrive at the main square where the Zempoala town hall is located.

Japan Japan: Oi 44 (NICE-26V-1105A)

Dauer

05/11/2026   -   10/11/2026

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EUR 126 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 75 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
JPY 9000 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
20
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5 Male + 5 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
 
Anreise über
The nearest int'l airport is Kansai (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Tokushima, it takes 3 hours by highway bus. Volunteers are recommended to arrive at Japan by the day before the workcamp starts and leave Japan from the day after the end. Volunteers need to arrive at the meeting point at 15:00 on 1st day (then, take a local train to the campsite about 1h) and can leave project site around noon on the last day.

Arbeit

  1. Support for agricultural activities such as planting vegetables harvest oranges.
    2) Harvesting Shikimi, an evergreen tree traditionally used as an offering at Buddhist altars and graves in Japan.
    3) International cultural exchange activities with the few children in the community.
    4) Cleaning vacant houses, Cleaning vacant houses, cleaning up local shrines.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

Lage und Freizeit

Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Other activities - Visiting Kakurin-ji temple. Cycling around town

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. Known as a town along the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage route, this village welcomes pilgrims who pass through on their way to Kakurin-ji Temple, the 20th of the 88 temples. However, due to depopulation and an aging society, the number of sudachi farmers has been decreasing, and passing on local traditions and resources has become a challenge. The host, originally from Oi, returned to his hometown and hopes that by gathering international volunteers through sudachi farming, they can help create a more attractive rural lifestyle. They also organize events to promote international understanding for children who have few opportunities to experience different cultures.

Weitere Infos

Study theme - Finding ways for sustainability of a depopulated village, Pass down the osettai culture to the next generation, Helping senior citizens to host foreigners Participation fee - 9,000 JPY (50 EUR by the rate on 2026 Feb. 14) of NICE Volunteers fee need to be paid in advance either by Card or PayPal. This is used for the project preparation/ coordination such as the transportation of the staff/ camp leaders, visa invitation cost, publications, etc. while the meals and the accommodation are provided by the local host by free (so, your fee is not used for those things!). Other - Follow the Oi Workcamp Instagram(@ooi_workcamp) to see the volunteers’ daily activities.

Anforderungen

Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people!

Kolumbien Kolumbien: Lost in the Cloud Forest (WECO2026-3)

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09/11/2026   -   20/11/2026

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Spanien

Gebühr

EUR 455 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
COP 1100000 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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18 - 65
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
10
Immer noch Platz für
3 Male + 3 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Bogota (BOG)
Anreise über
Terminal de Transporte del Sur, Bogotá
Wi-Fi
Ja
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Volunteers will help plan and carry out different activities to support the park’s environmental and community projects.

The tasks may include:
• Taking care of vegetable gardens
• Helping in the greenhouse
• Making compost
• Removing weeds
• Planting trees
• Small repairs at a nearby school
• Cleaning the lagoon inside the park
• Doing small repairs at a nearby school
• Organizing games and fun activities for school children

Activities may change depending on the park’s needs and the weather during the program.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The accommodation is a nice and cozy house only for the volunteers in the middle of the natural park.

Volunteers will cook together. This is a perfect space to share recipes and have a culinary cultural exchange. Shopping is organized by the leader(s) and the park, and the volunteers might help. Vegetarian food option also available.
Please do not expect expensive/special ingredients (olive oil, nuts, etc), but the Colombian cuisine is rich in fruits, vegetables and 3x a week there will be meat in the menu.

The water heater depends on the availability of gas. On some occasions, hot showers might not be available, but in general there is hot water available.

Please bring a sleeping bag.
There is a laundry to wash your clothes.

Lage und Freizeit

During your volunteering you will try some typical dishes from the region and do activities such as walks through the reserve, zip-lining and the KYE MUYSUA, an ancestral experience workshop: Weaving under the tree of dreams in the company of Andean music, meditation and fire.

This natural park is an Andean cloud forest, in the middle of the mountains; therefore it can be cold and rainy, depending on the season of the year. The park is located close to Bogotá (1 hour approx.) where you can find many places to enjoy the Colombian culture.
In case you do not want to leave the park, we have some activities that you can do in your free time such as:
1. Night walks and wildlife watching (there is a guided tour on weekends)
2. Trekking inside and outside the park (e.g. visiting other village on trails)
3. Extreme sport and wellness activities: zip line, tree climbing, music therapy (must be agreed in advance with the areas, the park does not cover the cost of this activity)
4. Horseback riding (must be agreed in advance with the areas, the park does not cover the cost of this activity)
5. Bonfires
6. Birdwatching

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This project will be carried out in cooperation with a natural park, located near Bogotá, between 2.100m and 2.600m above sea level.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

9 November at 9am in Bogotá, at Centro Comercial Hayuelos.

Weitere Infos

• There is limited Wi-Fi (because there is only satellite internet in this remote area). It may only be used for basic needs, such as communication (some calls, messages, mails) and information (research, press), but not for large downloads, videos, streaming (music or movies), video calls, etc.

• Extra fee: 1.100.000 COP (approx. 250 EUR). The extra fee includes pick up at the meeting point, T-shirt, food, accommodation, 1x zip-line, KYE MUYSUA (ancestral experience) and certificate of participation.

• To enter Colombia, you must have a return ticket or a ticket that shows you are leaving Colombia.

• The activities require constant contact with nature; this means that the volunteer will be finding himself/herself using physical strength and getting his/her hands dirty to get the job done. It is good to know and understand that you can encounter rain, sun, mud and insects. In addition, to carry out the activities it is necessary to walk the different trails, which have steep slopes. Therefore, volunteers should be in good health and willing to walk the different trails.

Anforderungen

• Good health and physical condition, willing to hike the mountain on steep slopes, and understand the implications of working outdoors.
• Please bring a sleeping bag.
• Tetanus Vaccine (highly recommended)
• All participants must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to COVID-19.
• The volunteer’s participation is confirmed after the extra fee is paid. The payment must be done at the latest 1 month prior to the project starting via debit/credit card, bank transfer or Paypal.
• Language: English
• After you apply, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ojeTkDpaRnUqfqtd8

Sustainable Development Goals

Life on Land Good Health and Well-being
Indien Indien: Women Power (RC-14/26)

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09/11/2026   -   18/11/2026

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EUR 380 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 230 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
18 - 80
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
10
Immer noch Platz für
5 Male + 5 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Delhi (DEL)
Anreise über
Kalka

Arbeit

Working closely with local communities we have mobilized women self help groups in villages. Through these groups we have nurtured and supported women
entrepreneurship initiatives to economically support their families and spread awareness within villages. We also work with teenage girls in public schools where we assist in development of their soft skills and critical health issues.
As a volunteer you will have an opportunity to exchange ideas, better understand the role a typical woman has in our society and join in their social & economic upliftment.

Volunteers are expected to be creative and skillful so they can implement need based workshop for girls about adolescence education, personality development, career counseling etc. They will also be attending meetings of Self-help Groups (SHGs) and interact with women to better understand their plight and assist them to be economically independent.

Additional activities will include learning of various developmental issues and solutions. They will visit various humanitarian projects and interact with the villagers.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay at peaceful RUCHI campus on twin/triple sharing basis. Bed and beddings are provided. Simple basic amenities will be available. Though cooked authentic Indian vegetarian meals will be served volunteers are expected to assist the cook.

Lage und Freizeit

Ruchi campus which is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka town and 60 km from Chandigarh city. The area offers a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment.

During leisure time, discover vibrant rural life, visit nearby places of attraction like old Sikh and Hindu temples, Kasauli hill station. A visit to Shimla, the state capital, will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

RUCHI NGO along with local groups

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Kalka

Weitere Infos

RUCHI always recognised women’s efforts and believes that, still a lot needs to be done to help them achieve the desired position within social perspective in our community. Surprisingly even after supporting her family in various ways she is mostly not consulted and involved in household decision making. Keeping that in mind RUCHI has initiated voluntary project facilitating cultural exposure and assisting women to overcome these odds. The camp relates to SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-10 (Reduced Ineqalities).

This projects aims to empower women and girls of all ages by helping them to gain confidence, recognize and demand their rights and most importantly start being recognized as an earning member of family.

Anforderungen

Interest in gender related work and issues with a sharing and learning ability, High motivation.

Japan Japan: Oi 45 (NICE-26V-1112A)

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12/11/2026   -   17/11/2026

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EUR 126 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 75 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
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18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
15
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5 Male + 5 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
 
Anreise über
The nearest int'l airport is Kansai (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Tokushima, it takes 3 hours by highway bus. Volunteers are recommended to arrive at Japan by the day before the workcamp starts and leave Japan from the day after the end. Volunteers need to arrive at the meeting point at 15:00 on 1st day (then, take a local train to the campsite about 1h) and can leave project site around noon on the last day.

Arbeit

  1. Support for agricultural activities such as planting vegetables harvest oranges.
    2) Harvesting Shikimi, an evergreen tree traditionally used as an offering at Buddhist altars and graves in Japan.
    3) International cultural exchange activities with the few children in the community.
    4) Cleaning vacant houses, Cleaning vacant houses, cleaning up local shrines.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

Lage und Freizeit

Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Other activities - Visiting Kakurin-ji temple. Cycling around town

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. Known as a town along the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage route, this village welcomes pilgrims who pass through on their way to Kakurin-ji Temple, the 20th of the 88 temples. However, due to depopulation and an aging society, the number of sudachi farmers has been decreasing, and passing on local traditions and resources has become a challenge. The host, originally from Oi, returned to his hometown and hopes that by gathering international volunteers through sudachi farming, they can help create a more attractive rural lifestyle. They also organize events to promote international understanding for children who have few opportunities to experience different cultures.

Weitere Infos

Study theme - Finding ways for sustainability of a depopulated village, Pass down the osettai culture to the next generation, Helping senior citizens to host foreigners Participation fee - 9,000 JPY (50 EUR by the rate on 2026 Feb. 14) of NICE Volunteers fee need to be paid in advance either by Card or PayPal. This is used for the project preparation/ coordination such as the transportation of the staff/ camp leaders, visa invitation cost, publications, etc. while the meals and the accommodation are provided by the local host by free (so, your fee is not used for those things!). Other - Follow the Oi Workcamp Instagram(@ooi_workcamp) to see the volunteers’ daily activities.

Anforderungen

Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people!

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Seeds of La Flor 2 (ACICRC-VC002)

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16/11/2026   -   29/11/2026

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EUR 605 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 455 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
20
Immer noch Platz für
10 Male + 10 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
San Jose (SJO)
Anreise über
LUMACA Bus Terminal in Cartago
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For this Workcamp, we will have an structured scheduled with opportunities to share and rest. The main activities are:

- Agriculture. Agriculture (this area is reactivating): Crop planting, Elaboration of microorganisms, extracts and organic fertilizers, Preparation of the soil before sowing, adding compost and stirring by hand or with a motor hoe, Weeding, Sowing (making seedbeds, seedlings and then transplanting to the orchard), Harvesting, Seed conservation

- Taking care of the farm animals (horses, goats, chickens): Grass colection, Feeding twice a day (mornings and afternoons), Cleaning of stables and enclosures, Repairing stables, fences, posts, etc., Co lecting eggs every day, Animal hygiene.

- Botanical Garden and Forest: Cleaning of trails, Reforestation, Pruning trees, Expand the variety of ornamental plants, Creation of observation areas, Signage

- Administration: Elaboration of welcome manuals for volunteers and tour options, Content creation for social media, Support in maintaining the project´s website, Documenting activities, processes, and events, Designing simple informative materials, Search for institutions and organizations to expand the number of colaborators

- Social action and community engagement: Different kinds of workshops for kids in town, Helping with events directed to the community’s wel-being, Helping with community initiatives

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will be accommodated in shared cabins witho ther volunteers, they will have a common bathroom. The cabin is very rustic and simple, and volunteers will have their own bed. Wi-Fi is available. Three meals a day will be provided, there is the possibility of cooking or having a local family cook the meals, this will depend of the amount of volunteers signing up. Vegetarian food available.

Lage und Freizeit

La Flor de Santiago is a very small village located about 15 minutes away from Paraíso, Cartago province and around 35 minutes by bus away from the city of Cartago in the province of Cartago.

The weather is really rainy during rainy season (from May to Dec) which makes also the place to be fresh, by having temperatures of 10¨C to 28¨C average. During dry season the place is still fresh as it is located in the mountains of the province of Cartago (around 1400 meters from the sea level).

From the lookouts in the area, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the Orosi Valley and the imposing Turrialba Volcano, you can also visit the National parks (Irazú Volcano or Guayabo). You can hike along forest trails, interact with farm animals, and enjoy the relaxing rural setting.

During the nights, we will also have cultural nights, spaces to share with the other volunteers.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

ACI Costa Rica in English stands for the Costa Rican Intercultural Association (known in Spanish as Asociación Costarricense de Interculturalidad).Founded in 1967, it is a non-profit organization focused on promoting cross-cultural experiences, international volunteering, and non-formal education for global citizenship.

We believe that these activities contribute to solidarity and friendship between the societies of our world. As well as sustainable human development and the possibility for our participants to grow and become global citizens: independent, multilingual, with intercultural compression and open mindedness.

We partner with local projects that operate year-round, which allows us to send volunteers with great flexibility throughout the year

One such project is Finca La Flor: a project we have been collaborating with for a long time. Finca La Flor is a nonprofit organization founded over 25 years ago, designed as a project that integrates three interconnected areas: regenerative and agricultural practices, environmental education, and culture and well-being.

The project has always been nourished by the knowledge of the locals, who know well the crops grown in the area, the planting season and the area and a host of other details that helped to recover the land on the farm. The project has always had a social objective.
In the past, we have collaborated with schools, colleges, universities, and families to develop activities that raise awareness about the environmental and social impact of human actions and to explore more respectful and harmonious alternatives for living.

Right now, the project needs our help. The project is currently in a phase of reactivation, gradually retaking and strengthening the principles that have historically shaped farm; living in harmony with nature, fostering community, encouraging conscious use of resources, and promoting sustainable and socially inclusive practices. All of this in a well-being and cultural enriching environment. With ACI's partnership, we have decided to develop our first Workcamp in Costa Rica. Two weeks of impact, nature and intercultural living in Costa Rica.

Farm La Flor is a space to share moments, knowledge, experiences, to deepen in the present moment and to live day by day in a simple way and in connection with nature.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

We will pick you up at the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) on August 10th.

If you have different plans before arrival, you can let us know and we can set up a meeting point either in Cartago or San José.

Anforderungen

  • Basic knowledge of Spanish and / or English.
  • Interest in regenerative practices, organic gardening, and responsible animal care.
  • It is important that the person is open to share as there are always many visitors of all ages on the farm.
  • We also ask our volunteers to be aware of the amount of waste they generate. At the Finca we try to re-use everything and if it is not possible, we recycle it.
  • It is very important to us that visitors do not leave any belongings on the farm that they no longer use (old clothes and/or shoes, old shoes, etc.).
  • The work on the farm is physical, so it is important to be very careful when performing the tasks for example not to hurt yourself, especially when handling tools.
  • It is essential that volunteers have insurance