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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)
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)

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12/01/2026   -   31/12/2026

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EUR 326 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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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)
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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Gebühr

EUR 245 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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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
Nepal Nepal: TEENS WORKCAMP: NURTURING MINDS (VT-0806)

Dauer

06/08/2026   -   15/08/2026

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EUR 150 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
HON 3780 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
15 - 20
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
20
Immer noch Platz für
10 Male + 10 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Kathmandu (KTM)
Anreise über
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

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  1. School improvement & English teaching: Support light renovation at local schools (e.g., painting walls, repairing furniture), and run interactive English lessons to build students’ confidence and communication skills.
    2. Women’s empowerment & community support: Collaborate with women’s groups through sharing or training, supporting leadership awareness and broader worldviews, and encouraging participation in community and economic life.
    3. Eco-action & organic farming support: Join tree planting, community cleanup, and field/farm maintenance to improve local environments and support more sustainable practices.
    4. Cultural exchange: Engage with local youth through cultural activities, sharing stories from different places, and learning across cultures.
    5. Kathmandu cultural visit: Visit heritage sites or cultural landmarks to understand Nepal’s history, religious traditions, and local customs.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Participants will stay in a local homestay, sharing rooms with same-gender participants. Facilities are simple, with basic beds and bathroom amenities. Meals are prepared by local hosts and feature traditional Nepali dishes with local spices, including meat and vegetables. Volunteers may assist with meal preparation and will share daily cleaning duties — deepening connection with local life and building meaningful relationships within the community.

Lage und Freizeit

Activities outside of Volunteering in Jitpurphedi and Kathmandu: Exchange with locals to learn about daily life and community traditions Experiencing traditional Nepali cuisine and local crafts Visit cultural and historical sites around Kathmandu to understand local history and development

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) is a Nepal-based non-profit and non-government organisation founded in 2005, supporting marginalised communities through long-term, holistic community development. With a dedicated local team and a strong volunteer network, VIN runs year-round programmes focused on women and children, guided by four pillars: education, health & environment, economy, and basic infrastructure. Its initiatives are designed from local needs and aligned with the SDGs, and are monitored to ensure quality and impact. Through volunteerism and community partnership, VIN builds meaningful service experiences that strengthen local well-being while fostering cross-cultural understanding and responsible global citizenship.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Weitere Infos

Teenagers between 15 - 20 years old who are fit to travel

Anforderungen

Teenagers between 15 - 20 years old who are fit to travel

Estland Estland: SPARTA 5 (EST TS5)

Dauer

06/08/2026   -   17/08/2026

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EUR 700 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 550 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
14 - 18
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
40
Immer noch Platz für
17 Male + 18 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Nächster Flughafen
Tallinn (TLL)
Anreise über
Tallinn
Karte

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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.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Gender Equality
Japan Japan: Mikitochi (NICE-26S-0806A)

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06/08/2026   -   15/08/2026

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Gebühr

EUR 249 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
JPY 18000 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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Alter
18 - 65
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
2
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
Englisch
Nächster Flughafen
 
Anreise über
The nearest airport is Kansai (Osaka). To the meeting point, it will take about 5 hours by bus and train from the airport. Volunteers need to arrive at the airport 1day before start program, volunteer can depart from the airport the day after the last day.

Arbeit

Assisting with the harvesting of minor grains (kokibi, takakibi, millet, hadaka barley, etc.), a symbolic crop of the region, grown on sloping fields recognised as a World Agricultural Heritage Site as part of the 'Nishi-Awa Sloping Land Farming System'.
Work on other needs in the area of activity.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay in a guest house. Meals will be provided. Sleeping bag is NO need. Depends on the amount of work and consideration for the environment.

Lage und Freizeit

Tsurugi Town is located in the north-west of Tokushima Pre., at the foot of the second highest mountain in western Japan, Mt.Tsurugi. The town is surrounded by greenery and waterside space and the clearest river in Japan, the Sadamitsu River, which flows into the Yoshino River. Mikitochi village is one of the settlements operating the World Agricultural Heritage Site 'Nishi-Awa Sloping Land Farming System'.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustanable City and Community), organized together with " Tsurugi Minor Grain Production and Sales Association."
 Tsurugi Town has been internationally recognized as a World Agricultural Heritage Site for its "Sloping Land Farming System of Nishi Awa." In particular, the Mikitochi settlement is home to many growers and sellers of minor grains — the symbolic crops of the Nishi Awa region — and these grains are actively cultivated throughout the area.
A variety of minor grains are grown here, including kokibi (foxtail millet), takakibi (sorghum), millet, buckwheat, pearl millet, and glutinous millet. However, this mountainous village faces a serious shortage of labor due to its declining and aging population.
One major challenge is the takakibi plant, which can grow taller than 2.5 meters at harvest time, making it especially difficult for elderly residents to harvest on their own.
To help preserve the village and maintain its traditional landscape, the community is seeking support from individuals interested in agriculture — even those with only a little experience — to assist with the cultivation of these traditional minor grains.

Weitere Infos

None

Anforderungen

Strong motivation and physical strength are highly needed. Intermediate level of Japanese

Japan Japan: Oi 31 (NICE-26V-0806A)

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06/08/2026   -   11/08/2026

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EUR 124 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
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5 Male + 5 Female
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Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
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Ja
Nächster Flughafen
 
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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 to revitalize the Sudachi production area. Aug. to Sep. is the busiest season for sudachi harvesting
    2) International cultural exchange activities with the few children in the community.
    3) Cleaning vacant houses, cleaning up 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-town, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Other activities - From 8/12-15, participants will have the opportunity to watch Awa Odori, Tokushima’s largest traditional dance festival

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 for young people. They also organize events to promote international understanding for children and adults 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!

Estland Estland: DOWN TOWN KIDS 4 (EST DT4)

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07/08/2026   -   22/08/2026

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Spanien Slowakei + more

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EUR 210 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
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2 Male + 2 Female
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Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Tallinn (TLL)
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Tallinn
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Activating kids in the city camp and providing them with cross-cultural learning experience based on the theme of the year announced above. Volunteers will do it by using various informal methods of teaching as well as small group techniques. The activities to be held by a team of volunteers may include the following: playing the games and performing music that are popular in the countries the volunteers represent; training kids to perform pieces of amateur drama; preparing festivals; providing intellectual and sport games as well as discussions; preparing quests to combine with excursions round the places of interest; organizing actions for peace and nature; leading and supporting kids in their work on the team projects within the topics related to the main theme of the summer. Volunteers are responsible for the day activities in the camp. The work can be quite demanding, involving long working hours, requiring high level of commitment and responsibility. You will stay with campers from 10:00 to 17:00 (45-minute lunch is included) and spend about another hour to prepare and finalize next day activities and feedback. Working days are from Monday to Saturday; Sundays are days off except the one after arrival. The local participants are mainly youngsters from minority groups of Tallinn whose family s languages include Russian. Based on the previous year, we expect a number of kids/teens participants in one camp shift as up to 40. Volunteers will work in pairs facilitating and leading a smaller group of 10 - 12 children or less during the day and change the groups every 2-3 days. There are three main age groups: 6-9 years old, 10-13 years old and 14-16 years old.During the first three days of the workcamp after arrival, volunteers will be given a training on the camp methodology and some time to prepare themselves to meet the kids/teens on Monday and further carry out their tasks in the camp. For this reason, it is important to arrive on time.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

AccommodationThe premises of The Language School In Down-Town located on the 4th and 5th floors of a business building in the city centre. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the volunteers accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a small dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Bed linen, towels, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag. For the reasons of security, volunteers will be issued only one set of keys. To facilitate a smooth and safe environment at school during the off-hours, the entrance to the school must be kept closed at all times. The access to the school and accommodation areas will be managed by long-term volunteers or school staff. Please be aware that from midnight until 09:00 a.m. the access to the building will be closed. Catering will be organized by the school on an agreement with the volunteers (meals times, provided or volunteers cook, etc.)Please note: it is not possible to stay at any of the camp accommodation options before or after the camp arrival and departure days. If you need a place to stay before or after the workcamp dates, we can help you to book a hostel in Tallinn.

Lage und Freizeit

LocationCamp takes place in the school that is situated in the center of Tallinn, Estonian capital www.visittallinn.ee/eng ArrivalA volunteer is expected to arrive to the camp location before 20:00 on a day the shift starts (namely, Friday 12/06/2026; Friday 26/06/2026; Friday 24/07/2026; Friday 07/08/2026). Please make sure that you are at school on time and choose to arrive one day before in case there is no flight to be taken to arrive by 20:00 on your first project day.Leisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as the camp takes place in the capital where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience the local life.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

ProjectThis project is organized for local children by The Language School In Down-Town and the non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite (ALPS) as part of their annual activities on multicultural issues for youth. Some international teenage participants may join. The common project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to children and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method and organizing alternative English language practice. The project gets youngsters familiar with customs and traditions of the countries from all over the world and encourages them to develop their cross-cultural thinking and tolerance as well as global thinking and individual initiative. This summer we offer you to participate in our project called LANDSCAPES . We invite volunteers to support our camp participants learning about a new trend of ecosystems in nature, society, technologies, economy, politics and human relationships. Together, we plan to find out how these complex deeply interwoven ecosystems shape the way we live, learn and thrive, and what those competences are that empower humans to understand, navigate, and positively influence them. Camp participants will try to develop their strategies for a holistic, interconnected view of the world and gain ideas on how not just to survive in a complex world - but to help reshape it toward greater justice, sustainability, and flourishing for all life. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for camp participants will be organized.NB It is possible and you are welcome to apply for 2 shifts in a row EST DT1 EST DT2 or EST DT3 EST DT4

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

In the School at the arrival day

Anforderungen

Special requirementsYou have to be really motivated to work with kids. Please provide a letter of your motivation along with the application form. Please note that before making a final decision about your participation in the camp, the project coordinator will have a video interview with you. Any experience of working with children is an advantage. Your ideas and actual preparation to do the activities for kids are essential, so a successful volunteer will be required to meet the team online to discuss and complete some preliminary preparation. We ask you to bring some materials: postcards, posters, symbols of your country, music or popular national games etc., which can be used during your country presentation. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with an ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. B2 level of English is required. The age of volunteers is from 19 to 33. NB Due to volunteers work with minors, we expect them to provide a criminal clearance and a doctor s check certificate. Please make sure that you have a travel insurance certificate before arrival as well.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 60 Euro towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make it, please contact your sending organization for a solution.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Gender Equality
Island Island: SEEDS 062. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - Pride (SEEDS 062)

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07/08/2026   -   15/08/2026

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Dänemark Slowakei Spanien Italien USA

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EUR 800 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
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12
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Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
Anreise über
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ)
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Note that this is a learning/sharing camp and not a regular workcamp; this project has a smaller volunteer work part and emphasises the personal learning process over the community impact. We may be able to organise some outdoor voluntary work, but it depends on our partners and the weather conditions.
Participants will have time to put the theory about photography into practice, exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant will be selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS' social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods, and laptops, if possible. While learning about photography, the participants have the opportunity to explore Icelandic culture through active participation: capturing it, engaging with it, and showcasing their work throughout the camp. One of our goals is to empower young people to use photography to highlight environmental and cultural subjects and issues.
Participants should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium to long distances during activities and working within a flexible schedule. Participants will be photographing in their free time outside of workshop hours with images to be discussed at group feedback sessions.
This camp is open to participants aged 16 to 20. During their stay, SEEDS organises a programme that combines learning, sharing, getting to know Iceland and its culture, and having fun while exploring the city and some of the most stunning natural attractions in the Golden Circle and the Hot River hike excursions.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. As participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 6 people, everyone is expected to behave considerately. Please bring your own towel.
Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or games from your country for the intercultural evening. Be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.

Lage und Freizeit

Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.
Additional excursions (eg. the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of participants interested in joining them.
Be prepared for cold or rainy weather and bring warm and/or waterproof clothing.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This is the nineteenth year (since 2008) that SEEDS organises a series of International Photography projects. In 2010 we also began offering these camps for teenagers. Throughout the year, participants from all over the world come to Iceland for an immersive photography-focused learning camp. SEEDS coordinators help participants to develop their unique photographic skills through workshops and feedback sessions on technical settings, compositional considerations, and creating conceptual frameworks that highlight each participant’s individual style.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time is at 16:00 (4:00 pm) on August 07 at the SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Weitere Infos

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.

Anforderungen

Participation fee EUR 650 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement. It includes food, accommodation, transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and Hot river hike excursions. We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more.

Österreich Österreich: Let's Act (GL04ESC)

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08/08/2026   -   22/08/2026

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Polen Griechenland Spanien Ukraine Belgien Türkei Frankreich Eritrea Niederlande

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18 - 30
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13
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Wien (Vienna) (VIE)
Anreise über
Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnof) or Vienna West Station (Wien Westbahnhof)

Arbeit

The main focus of the camp is to create with the group a short theatre play with a theater pedagogue and to experience how much fun acting, dancing and playing can be in a group of great variety. We will include young (international and national) people with fewer opportunities, and you have the support of a theater pedagogue who will teach you exercises and give you instructions.
The theatre sessions include the recognition and use of natural tools (body, voice, and space) and the development of potential skills (concentration, imagination, memory, expression, and creativity). You will be involved in a dynamic theatrical process, and at the end of the camp, you will perform your self-created play.
You will work on the theater play from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Alongside with the theater exercises, you will have up to 1 hour per day to create videos of your learning process as a volunteer and the camp lifestyle.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Accommodation: You will be hosted at the scout centre in Vienna. There are a kitchen, showers, toilets, and a washing machine in the accommodation. You will sleep all together (all gender mixed) in one big room. Please bring your own sleeping bag and mats/air mattress because you will sleep on the floor. Please note that there is no Wi-Fi in the accommodation.

Food: You will cook for the group in team. Please inform us whether you require a special diet (e.g. lactose intolerance, vegan). The food is mostly vegetarian. Your accommodation and food are covered – however, we recommend you to bring some pocket money. The currency used in Austria is euro. Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games, and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!

Lage und Freizeit

The camp takes place in the capital city of Austria, Vienna. During your free time you will have the opportunity to visit the city with the camp leaders and the other volunteers. Vienna is a lively city which offers lots of cultural activities: museums, festivals in Summer, operas. On the weekends, you can also visit nearby cities.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Grenzenlos is an Austrian NGO based in Vienna. It is independent of religions and political bodies. Grenzenlos is a non-profit association. Its main purpose is to promote world peace and respect between people through intercultural non-formal education programmes abroad which combine cultural integration with engagement at non-profit initiatives worldwide.

The German word „Grenzenlos” means “no boundaries” and also “no limits”. The word explains the basic mission of Grenzenlos: to promote the personal development of individuals (no limits!) and inter-cultural understanding through international encounters, trainings, inter-cultural living and work experience (no boundaries!).

Grenzenlos offers a variety of international mobility programmes. These programmes are dedicated to world peace through the promotion of intercultural exchanges.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

8th of August 3 p.m. (15:00) at Subway station Wien Mitte-Landstraße Information to reach the meeting point:
- From the Airport: Take the train (S7) and stop at Wien Mitte-Landstraße Bahnhof, but do NOT take the CAT.
- From Vienna Main Station (Wien Hauptbahnhof): Take the S-Bahn S1, S2 or S3 and stop at Wien Mitte- Landstraße Bahnhof.
- From Vienna West Station (Wien Westbahnhof): Take the subway U3 direction Simmering and stop at Wien Mitte-Landstraße Bahnhof.

Weitere Infos

Things to bring: You need to bring with you a sleeping bag and a mats/air mattress (you will sleep on the floor), comfortable clothes and shoes, raincoat, swimsuit, sun cream, sunglasses and a sun hat/cap. If you require any medications (e.g., because of an allergy), don’t forget to bring them with you.

Anforderungen

We request the travel tickets at least 6 weeks before the project starts.

Motivation Letter and travel information, and criminal record are needed!

Lettland Lettland: Svitene palace I (YS-2026-09)

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08/08/2026   -   17/08/2026

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EUR 450 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
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Riga (RSC)
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Bauska bus station

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The project focuses on historical preservation and gardening at two important Latvian heritage sites. The project is organised by the youth organisation “Mums pieder pasaule”.

Svitene Palace – Cellar Excavation

Volunteers will work in the cellar of Svitene Palace, a historic building originally constructed in the 16th century. The main tasks include:

Digging with shovels
Carrying soil in buckets
Transporting earth to a nearby compost area

This is physical outdoor work. As the palace has a long history, there is a possibility of discovering historical remains during the excavation process.

Rundāle Palace – Garden Work Bee (One Day)

Volunteers will also participate in a one-day community work bee in the formal gardens of Rundāle Palace. Tasks may include basic gardening and maintenance work to help preserve the beauty of this important cultural site.

Important to Know

The work is mainly outdoors and depends on weather conditions. The schedule or tasks may change if necessary.

No previous experience is required. However, volunteers should be in good physical health and ready for manual work. Motivation, flexibility, and a positive attitude toward outdoor activities are essential.

Why This Project Matters

This project contributes to the preservation of Latvian cultural heritage. Work in Svitene Palace supports the preparation of the site for future research, restoration, and possible community use.

Participation in the Rundāle Palace garden work bee highlights the importance of collective effort in maintaining public heritage spaces.

Through practical, hands-on experience, volunteers learn about heritage preservation, teamwork, and community-based volunteering while contributing to meaningful local initiatives.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay at the Svitene Youth Center, located near Svitene Palace Park. The Youth Center is situated on the second floor of the Svitene Community Center building.
Accommodation is simple but comfortable. Volunteers will sleep in shared rooms, with up to 6 people in one room. There is one large common space where the group can spend time together. Showers are available on the same floor, and the kitchen is located on the ground floor.
Please bring your own towel and sleeping bag.
As everyone will share the space, participants are expected to behave respectfully and considerately toward others.
Wireless internet is available in the Community Center.

Food will be provided three times a day. Volunteers will receive ingredients and will be responsible for cooking and cleaning.
Breakfast: prepared individually
Lunch and dinner: prepared in daily cooking teams
Each day, a small team of volunteers will cook lunch and dinner for the whole group. This encourages teamwork and shared responsibility.
Please note that the organisation “Mums pieder pasaule” provides vegetarian food only.

An intercultural evening will also be organised. Volunteers are encouraged to bring traditional food, recipes, or drinks from their home country to share with the group.

Living conditions are basic, but the experience offers community spirit, shared responsibility, and a chance to live close to a historical and natural environment.

Lage und Freizeit

Svitene is a small rural village located about 20 km from the municipal centre of Bauska and 89 km from Latvia’s capital city, Riga. The area offers a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by nature, historical buildings, and countryside landscapes.

During the camp, volunteers will have the opportunity to explore the local environment. One day will be dedicated to a hike to a nearby nature park, including a visit to an observation tower and the Lielupe River.

Evenings will include intercultural activities. Volunteers from different countries will take turns presenting their country and culture in an informal and creative way. This can be done through a presentation, games, music, theatre, or any other format you prefer.

Participants are encouraged to bring traditional food, photos, music, small objects, or anything interesting that represents their country. These evenings are a great opportunity to learn from each other and share cultural experiences in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The location offers a mix of nature, history, and intercultural exchange, creating a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

"Mums pieder pasaule" (MPP) was founded in 2011 as a non-profit youth organization dedicated to community development and active citizenship. They focus on sustainable development and community engagement, aiming to create a positive impact on the local community and nature through volunteer-driven initiatives.
Local young people are expected to join the camp activities for several days, supporting international exchange and cooperation.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

International arrival terminals are Riga International Airport or Riga International Bus Station.

The final meeting point will be at Bauska bus station. Please inform us about your arrival time at least one day before the camp starts.

We strongly encourage participants to see travelling to the camp not only as a transfer, but also as a valuable learning experience. Planning your journey, navigating public transport, communicating in an international environment, managing time and budget – these are all important life skills and competences. Travel itself is part of the non-formal learning process.

To support smooth communication, we will create a WhatsApp group for practical questions. This will also be a great opportunity to connect with other participants in advance and possibly organise parts of your journey together.

We invite you to use this opportunity to learn, explore and grow already on your way to the camp.

Anforderungen

To cover general organisational costs of the workcamp (food, materials, local transport, coordination, and educational activities), participants are asked to contribute a participation fee.

Payment Conditions

The participation fee must be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp.
Payment options:
Bank transfer to Youth for Smile bank account (available for EU member states).
Online payment system allowing payments via VISA, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut, Wise, and N26.

If you are not able to make a bank transfer, please contact your sending organisation to find a suitable solution.

Confirmation Procedure

To ensure responsible participation and preparation:

Within 30 days after receiving the official acceptance confirmation, the participant must confirm their participation by sending travel information to Youth for Smile.

The participation fee must also be paid no later than 30 days after confirmation.

Failure to confirm participation or complete the payment within this period may result in cancellation of the placement.

Cancellation Policy

If a participant cancels their participation:
At least 45 days before the project starts, or
Within 14 days after receiving the acceptance confirmation,

→ 100% of the participation fee will be refunded.

If cancellation happens at least 14 days before the project start,

→ 50% of the participation fee will be refunded.

Cancellations made less than 14 days before the project start are non-refundable.

This policy helps ensure responsible commitment from participants and allows the organising team to plan the camp sustainably and fairly for all involved.

Deutschland Deutschland: Hands-On for Environmental Education (IBG11)

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08/08/2026   -   22/08/2026

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Deutschland China Frankreich Spanien

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12
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Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
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Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Leipzig (LEJ)
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Train station Weißenfels Bahnhof (D-06667)
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You join the endeavors of a newborn network for environmental protection and sustainability in eastern Germany and renaturalize part of a gravel pit. Work involves maintaining the home of the European green toad, transforming former brownfield land into a place of environmental education, recreation, and biotope. There are plans to involve the local neighbors and the local environmentalists in events on the market place, you are welcome to bring ideas of how to combine nature protection with meeting the community!

Beware: You are going to be outside during all working hours and the work may be physically hard. If it rains you will get wet and muddy for sure! Please bring hiking boots, extra socks to change during the day, a waterproof jacket, and warm and comfy working clothes.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Work place and accommodation are on the same site on the edge of the gravel pit. Beware that the living area is very simple; it has a kitchen and storage trailer, a seating pavilion, a big tent with camp beds, and a large space to set up individual tents. A mobile toilet is nearby as are solar showers. Other chances to dip in water are the small lakes around the area and a public pool in the next town. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow (if you want).
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

Nellschütz is located in the south-west of Leipzig. The nearest larger town is Weißenfels, the meeting point on arrival. Weißenfels is worth a visit, there is a historic old town with various baroque-style buildings, a castle, a small, and also nice shops, bars, and cafés. Town of Lützen is also nearby, it has a small animal park.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

IBG Workcamps, founded in 1965, engages increasingly in climate protection through forest and peatland projects. Through our trainings, seminars, and Workcamps we strive to encourage young people from all over the world to become active in climate- and nature protection themselves. This camp is organized by IBG in cooperation with the local network for environmental protection and sustainability.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

You will be picked up by the camp leaders from Weißenfels train station, please inform them about your arrival time in advance.

Weitere Infos

This camp supports the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development by the United Nations and highlights our contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals defined for Sustainable Cities and Communities (11) and Life on Land (15).

Anforderungen

Bring a warm sleeping bag and weaterproof shoes and clothes.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Life on Land
Deutschland Deutschland: Creating the Heart of the Village – Sauldorf (IBG12)

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Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Zurich (ZRH)
Anreise über
Meßkirch Bahnhof (D-88605)
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This is a diverse project involving construction and landscape maintenance. You will be actively involved in shaping the new square. Your tasks include building a fence, creating new paths, and setting up a multifunctional sports area. Furthermore, you will help design the playground and build wooden benches for the site. Expect to be painting, shoveling, and performing various outdoor tasks.

In the second week, there is a special highlight: From August 21 until August 23, a large anniversary festival hosted by the local rural youth association takes place. Young people from all over the region will gather for competitions, music, and dance. You will help with the logistics and are, of course, warmly invited to join the festivities.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The group will stay at the VfR Sauldorf clubhouse. The accommodation is only about 700 meters from the work site and is an easy walk. The facility features a large kitchen for preparing meals together, Wifi, and a TV. You will sleep on campbeds provided in the clubhouse rooms. Clean sanitary facilities are available directly on site. Please bring your own sleeping bag.

Lage und Freizeit

Sauldorf is a cozy village in the Upper Swabia region, perfectly situated between the Swabian Alb and Lake Constance. Despite its rural charm, the village provides everything needed for daily life. There is a local bakery offering fresh rolls and a butcher shop that sells groceries and serves a daily lunch menu.

The town of Meßkirch is only seven kilometers away and offers further shopping opportunities, bars, and restaurants. Nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby Sauldorfer Baggerseen bird sanctuary, which is famous for its rare bird species and beautiful walking trails.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Help transform a simple green meadow into the heart of Sauldorf. Currently, the village lacks a central meeting point where children, teenagers, and seniors can gather. This project aims to change that by creating a multigenerational square right in the center of the community.

You will be part of a collective effort to build a space that connects the historic village center with newer residential areas. By helping to develop this area, you are creating a place for people of all ages to meet, play, and socialize.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

From these hubs, you can catch a local bus (Bus 7391) directly to Sauldorf. The bus from Meßkirch is every hour available and till 17:00!!
Next bus stop: Raster Straße, Sauldorf

Check connections from anywhere to Meßkirch station on https://int.bahn.de/en/.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Belgien Belgien: GRIMM (CBB0726)

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08/08/2026   -   22/08/2026

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Nächster Flughafen
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Marche-en-Famenne
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This year, the volunteers will build facilities for cyclists and cycle tourists passing through the town of Marche-en-Famenne. They will build two wooden shelters and three picnic tables, along the cycle path near the cultural center. They will also set up several bicycle racks.
The volunteers will also carry out the maintenance of a diversion channel near a village in the municipality. This channel collects runoff water, thus preventing flooding of houses and land below. However, it is currently clogged with branches and dead leaves and is therefore no longer functioning properly.

If you work quickly, other small outdoor manual tasks will be planned.

Volunteers will work in several teams, each lead by one member of GRIMM.

If you enjoy working with wood, screws, and tools, this is the project for you!

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The volunteers will stay in “Saint-François complex”, in a corridor with double bedrooms. Toilets and showers are on the same floor, the kitchen and a large living area (a former chapel) a few floors below. Volunteers will do their own shopping and prepare their own meals.

Lage und Freizeit

Marche-en-Famenne is a small town in the countryside located in the south of the country. You can find everything there: schools, shops, industries, services... The town is surrounded by several industrial estates, but also by woods, fields and small villages where the pace of life remains rural. Liège, Namur and Luxembourg are easily accessible by train in about an hour, Brussels in two. It is also a good base camp to discover the natural heritage of the Ardenne region and to practice outdoor activities.

But participating to the “GRIMM workcamp” also means experiencing traditions that are maintained year after year: your stay will be punctuated by a welcome BBQ on the first day, a farewell BBQ on the last day, and, above all, your participation in the local festivities on August 15th. On August 15, Marche-en-Famenne indeed takes a leap back a century for a large “1900 market”, with old trades, old games, crafts and birds.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

GRIMM (standing for: Groupe d’Intérêt pour le Milieu Marchois – or: interest group for the environment of Marche, in English), is a local non-profit organization whose goal is to promote and preserve the living environment of the inhabitants of the municipality of Marche-en-Famenne by drawing inspiration from the principles of sustainable development. It works in collaboration with the municipality’s environmental department.

For example, it takes care of securing sections of road for amphibians to cross during their annual migration. Each year, GRIMM also hosts a group of international volunteers to carry out small public utility improvements together (for example: building benches and picnic tables, footbridges, etc. on a local promenade) and renovating those from previous years.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Saturday the 8th of August at the train station of Marche-en-Famenne at 3.40pm.

Find your route on : www.belgiantrain.be