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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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Alter
21 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
4
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
English
Nächster Flughafen
Burlington (BTV)
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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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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)

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12/01/2026   -   31/12/2026

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EUR 325 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.

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18 - 40
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
3
Immer noch Platz für
1 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Spanisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Medellin (EOH)
Anreise über
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)

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02/06/2026   -   31/12/2026

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EUR 244 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.

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18 - 65
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2
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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
Spanien Spanien: THE PAPER TRAIL II (SVI-MD3-26)

Dauer

17/07/2026   -   31/07/2026

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Armenien Mexiko Dänemark Deutschland Italien Kolumbien Tschechien Belgien

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Alter
18 - 30
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
12
Immer noch Platz für
1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Madrid (MAD)
Anreise über
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor train stations; Madrid South Bus Station
Wi-Fi
Ja
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Tasks specific to the field of volunteering

- Clearing and cleaning of existing vegetation , both inside and outside and around the perimeter of archaeological structures.
- Manual cleaning and scraping of construction parts (walls, floors, etc.) , removing vegetation that is harmful to architectural elements. If archaeological objects are found, they will be collected, documented and stored for later study.
- Excavate certain structures using archaeological methodology , developing strict stratigraphic documentation of the levels of deposition and the construction units that may exist in the subsoil. In this process, all archaeological material will be collected. An archaeological survey is also planned.
- Register all archaeological material collected for research and subsequent storage in the Regional Archaeological Museum of the Community of Madrid, as established by current legislation.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Accommodation is at the Los Batanes hostel, located in Rascafría, 98 km from Madrid and 2 km from the town of Rascafría, opposite the El Paular Monastery, with views of Peñalara and the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.
The hostel has 44 rooms equipped with sheets and blankets. Rooms can be:
• 1, 2, or 3 beds
• 4 or 8 bunk beds
The facility has 4 beds adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Meals are provided: breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, and dinner.

Lage und Freizeit

Leisure and free time activities
Volunteering is not just about working, as you will have the opportunity to enjoy leisure and free time activities: sports, cultural activities, excursions to places of tourist interest and workshops related to the theme of the field.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The General Directorate of Youth of the Community of Madrid is the public body responsible for the design, management, and coordination of youth policies in the region.
It develops programs, resources, and services aimed at youth participation, non-formal education, international mobility, and the social inclusion of young people.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Incorporation:
July 17th, starting at 6:00 PM, at the Los Batanes Youth Hostel.
Los Batanes Youth Hostel
Ctra. de Cotos, s/n. Finca los Batanes 
28740 Rascafría . Madrid

Frankreich Frankreich: CASTLE IN THE STARS (CONCF-46908)

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17/07/2026   -   31/07/2026

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18 - 30
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10
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1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Lyon (LYS)
Anreise über
Givors Ville train station
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Dive into history while taking part in a dynamic collective project at Saint-Gerald’s Castle!

Built in the 13th century and rediscovered in 1974, the remains are now entering a new phase of restoration, inviting volunteers to contribute to their revival. The aim is not only to restore an ancient site but also to enjoy a meaningful experience: learning construction techniques, working as a team, exploring an impressive natural environment, and spending two weeks with other young people from diverse backgrounds. The workcamp will combine hands-on tasks, exchanges, and discovery in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
This participatory project will help create reception areas for future visitors. Supervision will be provided to guide volunteers in learning restoration techniques. The work will be adapted to different levels of experience, blending technical tasks with discussions on the site’s history and conservation. Come help bring new life to the remains of Saint-Gerald’s Castle and contribute to the vitality of the surrounding area!

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

You will be accommodated in an apartment in the heart of Givors, not far from the worksite. The accommodation consists of shared rooms with three to four single beds. It includes sanitary facilities, some accessible directly from the rooms and others located on the floor. A common room will be available for shared meals and social moments.
Please bring a sleeping bag suitable for a comfort temperature of about ten degrees Celsius. WiFi will be available nearby. The apartment is equipped with a washing machine.
Meals will be prepared collectively in a fully equipped kitchen. Participants will take turns preparing meals, cleaning, and handling other communal tasks. The diet will be primarily vegetarian, using local, seasonal, and short-supply-chain products while respecting individual dietary needs. A market takes place three times a week at the foot of the building, allowing for a regular supply of fresh products.

Lage und Freizeit

Givors, with a population of 20,000, is located in the Lyon metropolitan area, about 20 kilometers from Lyon, easily accessible by public transport. The town is strategically positioned between the Rhone Valley and the Pilat mountain range, offering both urban and natural settings.
With a rich industrial and working-class past, Givors has a varied architectural and cultural heritage, blending historical remains with contemporary achievements. Nearby, the city of Vienne, with its remarkable Gallo-Roman sites, and Saint-Etienne, the design capital, add to the region’s many cultural discoveries.
Crossed by the ViaRhona, a cycling route linking Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea, Givors is also an ideal starting point for walks that combine urban spaces with nature, including orchards and gardens. The Pilat Regional Natural Park and the Monts du Lyonnais, close by, offer hiking opportunities through diverse and preserved landscapes.
During the stay, leisure activities will be organized according to the group’s preferences and pace. Hiking, cycling, and river swimming will allow participants to explore the area’s natural beauty. With support from the local partner, bicycles will be available to facilitate travel and promote eco-friendly exploration. Cultural visits may also be arranged to explore local heritage and emblematic sites.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

You will take part in the fourth collaboration between the city of Givors and Concordia, a partnership launched in 2022 to restore and promote the remains of Chateau Saint-Gerald. This workcamp represents an important step in a shared commitment to protect local heritage through several upcoming projects.

This initiative is built on close cooperation between the city of Givors, its Cultural Affairs Department, and a specialized architect working specifically on the site’s restoration. The municipality also wants this workcamp to be open to the local community: the association Les Amis de la Colline, young people from the Givors Local Youth Mission, the local shopkeepers’ association, and residents will all be involved throughout the stay, creating opportunities for exchange and mutual discovery. Volunteers will have the chance to share their cultures, meet people from the area, and take part in a friendly, collective atmosphere that goes beyond the work itself.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meet at 6:00 PM at Givors Ville train station. The station is easily accessible by trains from Lyon’s Part-Dieu or Perrache stations in just 20 minutes. These trains run frequently.
Reservations can be made now on the SNCF website via the following link: https://www.sncf-connect.com/. This is a TER train, so tickets are valid for any train throughout the day.

Lyon Saint-Exupery is the closest airport. From Paris CDG, you can easily reach Lyon Part-Dieu or Perrache trains stations.
If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Weitere Infos

Make sure to bring sturdy, closed-toe work clothes that can get dirty. You will sleep in individual beds, so don’t forget to pack a sleeping bag with a comfort temperature of 10°C, a fitted sheet, and a pillowcase. For outings, waterproof clothing is recommended. Remember to bring sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, as well as a water bottle and a swimsuit for swimming in pools or water sports centers. If you would like to share a part of your culture, feel free to bring items representative of your country or region, such as photos, culinary specialties, musical instruments, your favorite playlist, or games to engage with other participants.

Anforderungen

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for them, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

Deutschland Deutschland: PEACE Works Hötensleben (IBG06)

Dauer

17/07/2026   -   02/08/2026

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EUR 48
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18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
11
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1 Male + 3 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Berlin (BER)
Anreise über
Schöningen, ZOB
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PEACE is the main theme of this project. The Workcamp combines volunteering, learning from history, thinking about peace, and the exchange with the local villagers in a special way:

Volunteering: Among various small tasks you will be doing some maintenance work around the border memorial, mowing, and building new wooden seating areas. Other small jobs for the local infrastructure will be added.

Learning from history: A lot of background information on the history of the Iron Curtain and the division of Germany is part of the project as well as going on excursions to other thematically relevant places of interest.

Thinking about peace: What is Peace for you? When and how is peace in danger? Share your personal point of view and the reality in your home country with other volunteers and with local villagers.

Exchange with local villagers: Peace will be one topic to share and to discuss, but you will also get to know local associations and be able to exchange ideas about everyday life today. Locals are very excited to meet you and will be glad to share stories about their experience in this border area. It would be great if you could speak a bit of German and/or were able to communicate with a phone translator.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

You stay in the former village hall that is renovated now and includes several holiday apartments. They offer a quite comfortable stay and ensure enough room for everyone. There are different sleeping rooms with beds provided and a well equipped kitchen. WiFi-access is limited. Bear in mind that the ground floor of the building is used for different activities during the week and don’t be scared if you see some unfamiliar faces roaming around!
The entire group does grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning together. Food will be bought with the camp budget. To minimize our carbon footprint on the planet, we encourage volunteers to reduce meat and try more environmentally friendly meals.

Lage und Freizeit

Hötensleben is a little village with about 2'500 inhabitants. International Workcamps have been organized here for 25 years, so local inhabitants are looking forward to welcoming the volunteers. Many activities are done together with locals, e.g. the voluntary fire brigade of Hötensleben. Volunteers should be interested in German contemporary history. We will work at and visit historical places and commemoration sites related to Germany’s history. There are bicycles sfor you to use so that you can be mobile in your free time and, for example, go to the swimming pool.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This camp is organized by IBG in cooperation with Grenzdenkmalverein Hötensleben e.V. (association for the border memorial).

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting point will be the bus stop “Schöningen, ZOB”. Your camp leaders will arrange several pick-ups from there (probably between 4PM and 9PM). To reach the meeting point please use bus No 370 from Helmstedt train station. For connections from anywhere to “ZOB, Schöningen”, please check on www.bahn.com.

Weitere Infos

Please add a short motivation letter to your application, describing your interest in this special project. You should also be able to ride a bicycle!

Anforderungen

Please add a short motivation letter to your application, describing your interest in this special project. You should also be able to ride a bicycle!

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Portugal Portugal: DREAM CARE ACTION (PT-IPDJ 10.8)

Dauer

17/07/2026   -   28/07/2026

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Spanien Deutschland

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EUR 150
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18 - 30
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
20
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10 Male + 10 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Nächster Flughafen
Porto (Oporto) (OPO)
Anreise über
Vila Franca de Xira Train Station
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  1. Cleaning and Maintenance of Institutional Spaces:
    Cleaning and organising outdoor and common areas of the elderly care institution, including patios, walkways, leisure areas and shared spaces used by residents and staff.
    2. Improvement of Outdoor and Leisure Areas:
    Repairing, painting and maintaining outdoor furniture such as benches, tables and other elements used by the elderly; organising and improving leisure areas to make them safer, more functional and welcoming.
    3. Gardens and Green Areas Maintenance:
    Basic maintenance of gardens and green spaces within the institution, including pruning shrubs and plants, removing weeds and leaves, and contributing to a pleasant and well-kept environment.
    4. Support in Space Organisation:
    Assisting in the organisation and preparation of outdoor and common spaces used for daily activities and moments of rest, always respecting accessibility and comfort needs of elderly residents.
    5. Intergenerational and Social Support Activities:
    Collaborating in simple intergenerational activities, such as informal social moments, outdoor leisure activities or shared interactions with residents, promoting social inclusion, companionship and well-being.
    All tasks will be carried out in close coordination with the institution’s staff and camp leaders, ensuring respect for the well-being, safety, dignity and daily routines of the elderly residents.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will be accommodated at INATEL Pavilion in Salvaterra de Magos. Accommodation is in a shared open space, without separated rooms, with male and female volunteers sleeping in the same area. Bathroom facilities are separated for male and female volunteers. Mattresses are provided; volunteers must bring a sleeping bag. Food is provided by the organisation. Breakfast is prepared individually by volunteers. Dinner is cooked by volunteers on a rotation basis. Lunch is usually prepared by the organisation. Cleaning and organisation of the space are done by volunteers together with the camp leaders. During weekdays, the space is shared with children, young people and other monitors.

Lage und Freizeit

The camp takes place in Salvaterra de Magos, a picturesque town located in central Portugal, in the district of Santarém. The area is predominantly rural, characterised by agricultural landscapes, green fields and the proximity of the Tagus River, which contributes to a calm and pleasant natural environment. Despite its tranquil setting, Salvaterra de Magos benefits from good connections to nearby urban centres, allowing easy access to services and transport networks.
The location offers an ideal balance between nature and accessibility, providing a peaceful environment suitable for outdoor activities, social interaction and cultural exploration. The town includes essential local amenities such as small shops, cafés and community spaces, ensuring volunteers have the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay.
Geo-referencing coordinates: 39.0273° N, 8.7942° W

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

DREAM CARE ACTION is an International Workcamp developed in partnership with the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Salvaterra de Magos, an institution dedicated to the care and support of elderly people. The camp aims to involve international volunteers in voluntary actions that contribute to the improvement and enhancement of spaces used by the elderly, promoting well-being, dignity and quality of life for residents. At the same time, the project seeks to strengthen intergenerational solidarity, civic engagement and international cooperation through volunteering in a social care context.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Go to Lisbon Train Station (Oriente)
On foot or metro: From Lisbon Airport, you can take the Metro (Red Line) directly at the Airport station and continue to Oriente Station (only 1 stop).
Catch the Train at Oriente Station
At Oriente Station, take a CP - Comboios de Portugal train on the line that goes to Vila Franca de Xira. The train journey between Estação Oriente and Vila Franca de Xira takes around 20 to 30 minutes.
Arrival at Vila Franca de Xira Station
When you arrive at Vila Franca de Xira Station, you will need to take the last part of the route to the Salvaterra de Magos Municipal Sports Pavilion.

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During the camp period, temperatures are usually high. Volunteers are advised to wear light clothing, use a hat or cap, sunscreen and bring a reusable water bottle to ensure proper hydration throughout the day

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Mongolei Mongolei: Children's home farm-7 (MCE-12)

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Vietnam Spanien Frankreich

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EUR 368 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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Englisch
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Ja
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Ja
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Ulan Bator (ULN)
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Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Khaan International airport or International train station of Ulaanbaatar
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The main activities include farming vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, radishes, and others at the farming camp, as well as organizing leisure activities with children from the children’s home. Volunteers may also work on building concrete fences to protect the new farm. It can be quite tiring, but let’s enjoy it.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Summer house and Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). Need to bring Sleeping Bag! Cook by volunteers with local staff.

Lage und Freizeit

45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is “BUHUG”. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Since 2000, volunteers from all over the world have participated in summer programs designed to help improve the vegetable farm at the Childcare Center of Mongolia (Children's Home). However, between 2014-2018 they decided to discontinue their farming activities due to a lack of human resources and the unavailability of farming land. In 2017, our organization managed to rent farming land for the Children's Home, and they resumed their farming activities on this new land. As a result, our cooperation with their farm restarted in 2018. One of the main roles of international volunteers will be assisting with the farming work at the Children's Home.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

We will pick up volunteers from the airport or train station

Weitere Infos

The additional fee of 250 USD for full term of participation and 180 USD for 1 week participation (or equivalent amount of MNT or Euro by current rate of Mongolian bank) should be paid on your arrival directly.

Anforderungen

To like farming/physical works and be flexible/ adaptable.

Estland Estland: SPARTA 3 (EST TS3)

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Spanien Türkei Italien Frankreich Niederlande + more

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EUR 700 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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Tallinn (TLL)
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ProgramThere are diverse activities in the camp program: canoeing, water scootering, tubing in the sea, running ATV, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, table tennis, archery, frisbee, disc-golf, trampolines, different competitions, cross, sport orientation in the forest on and on sea (navigation), fishing, bicycle trips to explore the area, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursions historical places of interest in the area, active games, picnics on a seaside, building sand and stones castles on the beach, Estonian sauna party, etc. Bikes are available for the whole camp duration free of charge. WorkThere will be also some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old local park from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, preparing fire woods for heating, berries and herbs picking to give the crop to the orphanage and seniors home, duty in a kitchen and around the camp once in a shift, etc. The work will be organised in cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school. Please note that the work described above is planned for the whole summer and it may change from one shift to another depending on local needs, the season and weather conditions.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

AccommodationIn wooden huts set by the local school nearby the seaside (500 m away). Please bring your sleeping bag and mat. Showers, toilets are provided in the school and there will be additional bio-toilets set on camping site. You can use traditional Estonian sauna. There is washing machine at the camp. WiFi is available.CateringMeals are served 3 times a day. There are water machines with cold water. Catering takes place in the schools mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants are asked to help cleaning.Medical AidCamp staff members have medical certificates and are able to provide the first aid. And there is a car on call 24/7 which goes to the nearest hospital, which is 40km away, in more serious case of any emergency.

Lage und Freizeit

LocationNova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many historic and cultural sites. More information on www.novavald.ee/index.php/1 The camp is located on former Nova basic schools territory. However, a lot of activities will be taking place at various sites outside Nova.Surroundings and camps infrastructureSchool buildingSports hallTable tennisWooden housesInformation centreRefreshments stall with water coolersGym equipment for fitness exercises on schools territoryFootball fieldBasketball court on the schools territoryVolleyball court on the beach4 lakes within 4 km from the camp side2 sand beaches in the distance from 0,5-7 kmForest Management Centre wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beachHiking paths marked by Forest DepartmentGrocery store and cafe

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

ProjectThis camp is organized for teenagers by youth sport club Lukas-Basket which has been running national youth camps for 25 years and International ones for the past 15 years. International teenage camps will be hosted on seaside in the West of Estonia in Laanemaa County in the municipality of Nova. Beautiful nature, numerous historical places, 200 years long tradition of health resort, unique cultural events are the treasures of the County. Nova with warm sea bay, white sand, mushroom and berry crops, picturesque lakes, cobble stone road and many places of interest is ideal place for leisure. The aim of Nova camp is to give young people possibility to have active, healthy and meaningful summer vacations with different sport adventures, to enjoy unspoiled nature and to learn to live in harmony with it, but also to explore and realize their own capacities and limits. The program will include water activities, sport and ball games, eco-hikes, bicycle trips to places of interest, horse riding, fishing, rowing, acquaintance with local culture and many other exciting things. Mens sana in corpore sano (Healthy Spirit in Healthy Body) i this is the main message of the camp Besides all this, camp gives possibility for intensive contacts between local youth and their peers from abroad, showing youngsters the diversity of world cultures, broadening their horizons and encouraging active communication through games and creative activities. Finally, there will be some voluntary work for nature protection and to support local community. The area of the camp is about 3 hectares and it can host up to 60 youngsters on one shift. The age of local participants is 10-18. Local teenagers are mainly Russian-speaking of minority communities of Estonia. Videos from past camps are available here https://www.facebook.com/100001353283293/videos/1230983641495965/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwTAJF6pIGsfeature=youtu.be https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvqGZRs9FZMcxHtJfICjVJaLo6RT1J7B/view?usp=drivesdk

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Terminal and arrivals/ departureAirport, bus station, harbor in Tallinn; specially arranged bus to Nova. Pick up in the airport will be organized. Then participants will be accompanied either to the direct public bus or to taxi to go to the meeting point at Oismae tee 177, Oismae Sportmangude Hall (Sport Hall of Games) where group leaders will be waiting for them.On arrival day there is relaxation, getting to know each other, ball games in the sport hall, dinner, lodging for the night at the sport hall. Showers and WC are in the facility of the sport hall. On the next day there is a breakfast at 8 am and departure to camp site. On the last day of the camp there is a breakfast and departure at 11:30 am from the camp with the arrival to Tallinn airport by 13:00. If your departure is scheduled to an earlier hour a special transfer from the camp to the airport can be booked at additional fee. In case of earlier arrival or later departure accommodation in hostel can be booked upon request.

Anforderungen

Special requirementsParticipants have to be sporty, be ready to run up to 3 km and bike up to 40 km, independent enough, adaptable, curious and interested in active life style. Many activities will take place at different locations outside Nova, so it is crucial that you can ride bike to get there. Please bring sleeping bag, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. It s advisable to take thermal underwear. If possible, please take tick vaccination before coming. Please inform us beforehand about allergies, dietary requirements you have or others prescriptions from your doctor. Generally, the age of participants is 14-17, however exceptions are possible. NB Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp and this policy will be followed strictly Thus, if you cannot quit smoking for a while, it is probably better not to come. Camp common language is English. Local languages are Estonian and Russian.Participation feeUnlike a normal camp there will be not too much of work here. Nevertheless, participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Besides, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration and leadership. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 550 Euro, which covers all camp and program costs including transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp, and which has to be paid by bank transfer before the camp or by participants upon arrival to the camp. The bank details will be provided after the acceptance of the participant to the camp. NB Participants coming from outside Europe are asked to consult with us before paying fee by bank transfer to reduce high banking charges.

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Türkei Türkei: Childhood Dreams-3 (GHD-06)

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18/07/2026   -   25/07/2026

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Italien China

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20 - 35
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4
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2
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Englisch
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Ja
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Istanbul (IST)
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Yenikapı Metro/Marmaray Station
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Gönüllü Hizmetler Derneği-Childhood Dreams program, organized for children between the ages of 10-14 with limited access, is a social content and child-themed workcamp. A volunteer team consisting of foreign and Turkish volunteers will run a 1-week camp program with under state care children. The program content, activities to be done with the children and the organization of the volunteer team will be planned by the Childhood Dreams camp leader. The camp has been running successfully since 2009 with the same theme.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Accommodation will be in shared rooms in the children's village building, male and female volunteers stay in separate rooms. Meals will be prepared and served by the host organization.

Lage und Freizeit

Kalben Children's Village was established on Ekinlik Island in 2024. It will be possible to do activities such as swimming and walking tours on the island outside the program. You can find more information about the children’s village: https://youtu.be/yInIG2w7sWs?list=TLGG805HCxL6ZjEwNDAzMjAyNg

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Kalben Association is a nonprofit organization established to protect and support the children under state care. It develops projects to ensure equal opportunities for these children and their peers and supports individuals who wish to become foster parents. It aims to create spaces for children to have fun and learn and to find permanent solutions to their emotional needs. Host organization web site: https://kalben.org.tr/kalben-cocuk-koyu/

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

After arriving at Avşa Island, volunteers will be picked up by boat and transported to Ekinlik Island. To reach Avşa Island, firstly you should reach Istanbul via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) or Istanbul Airport (IST). From the city center, you can take a ferry to Avşa Island. You can check more details about a ferry on this link: https://www.ido.com.tr/en/

Anforderungen

The acceptance phase is a 2-step process. As a first step, CVs and motivation letters will be requested from volunteers and as a second step volunteers will be interviewed via Zoom / Google Meet by camp leaders. Experience working with children is preferred.

USA USA: Archaeology and Culture (VFP-STV06)

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19/07/2026   -   02/08/2026

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18 - 99
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10
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1
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Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Denver (DVX)
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Volunteers should fly into Denver, Colorado. A shuttle bus will be provided on 16 June to pick up and transport volunteers from the airport to Sunrise, Wyoming. The shuttle will depart Denver at 5:00PM. A shuttle will also be provided to drop off volunteers back at the airport in Denver on 30 June. This shuttle will arrive in Denver at around 10:00AM. Schedule your arrival and departure accordingly. The trip from the airport to Sunrise is approximately 3 hours, so it is imperative that the arrival and departure dates and times are met. There is a smaller airport in Cheyenne and if you want to pay extra to fly into Cheyenne, we can pick you up there as well.
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No experience is necessary as new volunteers are teamed up with students and experienced volunteers for hands on learning. Volunteer opportunities range from field excavations to basic maintenance and restoration tasks. This year we will be opening test excavations in the field and assisting with historic preservation tasks in early 20th century buildings, including the museum.

The workday is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The work is done in a friendly and supportive environment. Please understand that this is hard physical labor and includes digging with a trowel or shovel, screening soil, carrying buckets of dirt, and some other hand tool use. Each person will work at their own pace according to their physical condition.

The temperature can be quite hot or cool and rainy. BRING work gloves, work shoes and clothing, including a warm coat or sweatshirt, sun hat, rain coat, long sleeve shirts and pants as there will be mosquitoes. The work site can be dirty and muddy so multiple sets of work clothes are a good idea. The local mud is a very red color, which can be difficult to remove from clothing. Sunscreen and bug spray will be provided.

Study Themes:
History and contemporaneous events (what was happening around the world while people lived at the site). Geology – why people chose to mine at this particular site. Immigration – where the mining community was from, and what challenges resulted from such a diversity of origins.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will be tent camping with field school students. Individual tents, sleeping bags and pillows are provided. BRING any other bedding you wish to use. All food and meals will be provided for volunteers. We will share cooking duties. Excursions into town will occur every other day, to purchase any snacks or personal items that may be desired.

Be sure to tell the other volunteers and the co-leader if you have any special diet needs.

Lage und Freizeit

Location: Sunrise is an abandoned mining town located in a rural part of Wyoming. The area is a mixture of small towns, prairies, ranches and forest. The dig site is situated in a beautiful valley within the rugged Hartville Uplift, in the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.


Volunteers will attend local cultural events and will have field trips to local cultural and natural areas. They will also attend an international archaeological symposium at the local college.
There will be many opportunities to enjoy beauty and nature and there will be formal and informal discussions about topics of interest to the group. Bring music, games or other activities to share.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

SHAPPS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic and prehistoric resources at Sunrise, WY, and to providing experiential education opportunities for students of all ages.

Website: www.shapps.org

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sunrisehistoricandprehistoricpreservationsociety

Türkei Türkei: Hug the Village (GHD-07)

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Türkei Frankreich Spanien Tschechien Schweiz

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18 - 99
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10
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1
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Englisch
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Ja
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Izmir (ADB)
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Sındırgı Bus Terminal
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This camp combines light construction, renovation, and community improvement work. Volunteers should be motivated for practical outdoor tasks and ready to work in a rural environment.
Main tasks include:
-Renovation of the old village school building:
-Sanding and restoring school desks
-Cleaning classrooms and indoor areas
-Painting walls
-Preparing the space for future public courses and community use
-Village improvement activities:
-Cleaning common areas within the village
-Removing rubble, stones, and debris from roadsides
-Supporting basic road improvement (arranging stones, leveling small sections where needed)
-Clearing weeds and maintaining public pathways
The aim is not heavy construction work but visible improvement and beautification of shared spaces.
Working hours will be approximately 5–6 hours per day. Tasks may vary depending on daily needs and weather conditions. Volunteers should bring suitable work clothes and be prepared for outdoor physical activity.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay in comfortable conditions at Saman Evim Çiftliği (https://www.samanevimciftligi.com.tr/) a local hospitality venue supporting the village initiative. Accommodation conditions are considerably comfortable compared to typical rural workcamps.
Three meals per day will be provided. Volunteers are expected to support the community spirit by helping with basic tasks such as serving food, carrying/cleaning dishes after meals.

Lage und Freizeit

The camp will take place in Emendere Village, located in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir.
Sındırgı is known for its thermal springs, which are believed to be beneficial for skin conditions. However, the village itself is not a well-known tourist destination, and part of the project’s spirit is to help increase awareness of the area through intercultural exchange During free time, volunteers can:
-Spend time in the village and interact with local residents
-Explore the natural surroundings
-Visit thermal pools in Sındırgı (at their own expense)
The camp offers a meaningful rural experience, close contact with local people, and the opportunity to leave a visible, long-term impact on a small community.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This workcamp is organized in cooperation with Emendere Köyü Muhtarlığı, the local village administration of Emendere, a rural village in Sındırgı district of Balıkesir.
Following the recent earthquake damage in the region, parts of the village infrastructure have been affected. The aim of the volunteering is to encourage the village community to improve common areas and revive shared public spaces. The main goal of this project is to restore and renovate the old village school building and bring it back into use for community-based courses and activities for local residents.
Through this collaboration, volunteers will directly contribute to strengthening rural community life and supporting local solidarity.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Volunteers are expected to arrive independently in Sındırgı (approximately 1 hour by bus from Balıkesir Bus Terminal).
Meeting Point: Sındırgı Bus Terminal.
Volunteers will be picked up there by local representatives and transferred to the village.

Deutschland Deutschland: Forests are Future Indelhausen (IBG YE01)

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24
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3
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Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
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Muenchen (Munchen/Munich) (MUC)
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Train station Ulm Hbf (D-89073)
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Maintain a beautiful biosphere area while learning about “Waldpädagogik” (forest education). During two weeks, you support the forest school “Waldschulheim Indelhausen” ["Forest School Indelhausen"], a place of non-formal environmental education for school classes. This project has two objectives:

1) Help the foresters with diverse environmental tasks every morning (2,5 to 3h), which will help to protect the surrounding biosphere area
2) Learn about forest education and if you are interested, contribute to the forest school’s educative program yourself

Increase your knowledge about forests and learn about how it is transmitted to young people in Germany! In the mornings you work outside with the foresters gaining experience and know-how about how to preserve a forest, and in the afternoons you will participate to different workshops about climate change, the forest ecosystem, and forest economy or biodiversity conservation. Actively preserving the forest and learning why it is essential to do it go hand in hand; this is why the workshops about forest education in the afternoons are as important as the practical work outside in the mornings. If you’re interested, you will have the possibility to co-organize workshops relating to forest education for your group.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

On the first night (July 19-20), you stay at a youth hostel located in Ulm. After, from July 20 until the end of the work camp you stay at the forest school. The youth hostel "Ulm International "offers shared rooms, common rooms, sanitary facilities, and an outside area. On July 20 you will all leave after breakfast to travel together to Indelhausen.
At the forest school you are accommodated in shared rooms (2 to 8 beds). The building is quite big: there is a dining room, a common room where you can relax or play games, bathroom facilities with shared showers as well as a gym hall, a volleyball court, table tennis tables, and two climbing walls. Meals will be provided by the school, so you don't have to cook by yourself. The forest school tries its best to serve local and organic food.

Please note: There will be vegetarian and vegan options but we need to know about your needs in advance! Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies you may have.

Lastly, there is little phone reception in the forest school. WiFi is provided but it is quite slow – you will be able to exchange messages but streaming videos will most likely not function. Be ready for a digital detox!

Lage und Freizeit

The “Waldschulheim Indelhausen” is located in the small village of Hayingen in the middle of a geopark at the southern end of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve “Schwäbische Alb” in southern Germany. This area features diverse mountainous and cultural landscapes, protected ecosystems with rare plants and animals, and notable forest, meadow and orchard habitats. The surroundings are perfect for outdoor activities. There are many great view-points and various old castle ruins that are worth visiting. Because Hayingen is quite far from bigger cities, the free time activities will be mainly done in the arear, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and getting to know the local culture.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This youth exchange is designed for volunteers from Belgium, Poland, Germany and Catalonia aged between 16 and 20 years old. It is organized in cooperation with the forest school Indelhausen (Waldschulheim Indelhausen). The forest school is a pedagogical institution founded in 1977. The building used to be the village school and now serves 1,000 students and teachers every year as a non-formal learning place on the topic of forest and nature. Groups of students of the grades 7 to 9 of all school types usually stay here for two weeks and participate in different tasks of simple forest work, they take part to the school’s educational program about the forest, go on excursions or play games, have fun and do sports. You can take a look at the place here: https://waldschulheim-indelhausen.forstbw.de/.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Ulm main station in the afternoon. The accommodation is 700m away from the main train station. Please try to be there between 1PM and 8PM (CEST). Your camp leaders will come and pick you up at the train station.
You can plan your trip to “Ulm Hbf” by using the German Railway website: https://www.bahn.com/en

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Mexiko Mexiko: World Heritage Volunteers Huejotzingo (MX - AMVIAC 06)

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Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico City) (MEX)
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You can take a bus from the TAPO terminals in Mexico City, ORO in the city of Cuautla or Cuernavaca. Arrival is at the CAPU bus terminal in Puebla which is 2 hours from Mexico city. From there take the Altiplanos urban bus (color orange) which goes to the Plaza de Armas in Huejotzingo and it takes about 1 hour. Cost is 18 pesos. There is also a direct bus from TAPO bus station to Huejotzingo with the Super Rápidos bus. From the airport in Mexico City you can get directly to the CAPU bus terminal in Puebla and from there take a the urban bus Altiplanos as described above.
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Over the past fourteen years, the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) initiative has grown enormously due to the growing interest and appreciation for the protection and preservation of World Heritage sites. For the third time, an international volunteer camp will be held at the Ex-Convent of San Miguel Arcángel, located in the municipality of Huejotzingo. The former convent is a Franciscan construction, considered the first “convent-fortress temple” built in New Spain, and was declared
a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. Huejotzingo will receive national
and international volunteers to carry out awareness-raising activities about the importance
of preserving local cultural heritage, supporting the preservation of the 16th century
ex-convent on the slopes of Popocatépetl. This project envisages collaborative
work with the heritage management bodies of the state of Puebla as well as with
the community and academic institutions.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Lodging will be in a house provided by a family in the community and has all the necessary facilities for lodging and cleanliness..
The accommodation is located 4 blocks from the center of Calpan.
The food will be prepared by the volunteers in a collective dynamic. On some occasions they may be invited to eat at the house of one of the inhabitants.

Lage und Freizeit

Huejotzingo is a Mexican city in the state of Puebla, located near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is the municipal seat of Huejotzingo. On June 26, 2023, it was designated a Magical Town by the Ministry of Tourism.
It is the main producer of cider in Mexico. Entire families have shared the passion for making cider from generation to generation, in some cases in an artisanal way and using the methods they learned since the last century.

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

Tourist office of Huejotzingo situated at the Plaza de Armas or Zócalo