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

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01/09/2024   -   25/03/2027

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Frankreich

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EUR 150
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Alter
21 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
4
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
English
Nächster Flughafen
Burlington (BTV)
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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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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 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
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1 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Spanisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Medellin (EOH)
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Terminal del Norte / Terminal del Sur - in Medellín
Wi-Fi
Ja
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Volunteers will plan and lead different activities for children and teenagers.

The work includes:

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

The foundation is open to new ideas and suggestions.

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

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

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

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

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

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

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

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

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

Weitere Infos

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

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

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

Minimum stay is 2 months and maximum 6 months.

Anforderungen

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

• Language: Basic/intermediate Spanish.

• Criminal record.

• Interview with WeCollab and the local partner.

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

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

Dauer

02/06/2026   -   31/12/2026

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Gebühr

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
Vietnam Vietnam: Thai Hai eco-village, traditional keepers! -03 (VPV2603)

Dauer

13/07/2026   -   24/07/2026

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Mexiko

Gebühr

EUR 317 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
VND 5000000 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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20 - 40
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
5
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1 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Hanoi (HAN)
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Aim of the project: With the mission of sustainable living and community development. Volunteers will play a vital role in preserving the village’s natural environment, promoting eco-friendly practices, and supporting local initiatives. By participating in various tasks, such as organic farming, education, and community outreach, volunteers will contribute to creating a more sustainable and self-sufficient village. Their involvement will not only benefit the local community but also provide them with a unique opportunity to learn about different cultures, gain valuable skills, and experience the beauty of sustainable living

Volunteers will teach English to children from 3 to 17 years old (from 4 to 10 students per class) and adults, focusing on communication. Besides, the volunteers will support the local villagers in their daily tasks, such as in the kitchen, reception, restaurant, farms, and other manual work, to maintain the beauty and preserve the culture of the village.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Vegetarian options will be available. The volunteers will share meals with all the villagers (three meals per day). They will sleep in a dorm room. There are washing machines and hot water for the shower.

Lage und Freizeit

Thai Hai Reserve area of ecological house-on-stilt village,
Address: Cuong Hamlet, Tan Cuong Commune, Thai Nguyen Province, Viet Nam

https://www.google.com/maps/@21.533263,105.814484,5824m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en-US&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Every year, VPV cooperates with V.GO (Vietnam Global Outreach organize different international workcamp as well as send International volunteers to support sustainable living, promote eco-tourism and preserve ethnic cultures of Vietnam in Thai Hai Village.

Thai Hai Village is a living cultural heritage site dedicated to preserving the traditions of the Tày ethnic community and sustaining strong community-based values.
Recognised internationally, Thai Hai became the first destination in Viet Nam to receive the award “Best Tourism Village” from UN Tourism in 2022. It is also among the first tourism destinations in the country to be awarded national 5-star OCOP certification. These honours reflect the village’s long-term commitment to cultural authenticity, community well-being, and responsible tourism, while safeguarding Tày cultural identity and nurturing a humane, sustainable way of life.
Once a barren hillside with no houses or trees, Thai Hai has gradually been restored into a vibrant cultural village covering more than 20 hectares. Today, over 30 traditional Tày stilt houses — many nearly a century old — have been carefully rebuilt to form a unified cultural space where heritage, nature, and community life come together. Not only the house structures but also the spirit, soul, and vitality of Tày cultural values are preserved and passed down from generation to generation.
Now, more than 150 members across three generations live together as one extended family, united by the shared principle: “One meal we share, one purse we bear.” This strong sense of community ensures that cultural values are not preserved as static displays, but practiced and sustained through everyday life.
Day after day, villagers cultivate crops, raise livestock, and grow fruits and green tea to support their daily lives and to serve visitors. In the evenings, they gather around the fireplace, singing “Then” songs accompanied by the đàn tính, flute, and the traditional dance, creating a peaceful and cosy atmosphere.
When coming to Thai Hai, you can immerse yourself in authentic and profound cultural experiences and become a part of Thai Hai family.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

• Time: 15:00 – 17:00 on the first day of the camp
• Address: V.GO office – No.25, Dịch vụ 01, Lô 01, Nguyễn Khắc Hạnh, Mộ Lao, Hà Đông, Hanoi.
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZrFo9i4DPDCrYDUB7

Weitere Infos

ONLY RECRUIT FEMALE

Anforderungen

• Good at English.
• Volunteers are required to write a motivation letter explaining why they would like to join this project.
• Due to the vulnerable people and children in the village, recruit ONLY female volunteers.

Lettland Lettland: REgenerate III (YS-2026-04)

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13/07/2026   -   26/07/2026

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Frankreich Österreich Italien Spanien

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EUR 200 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 50 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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16 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
10
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1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Riga (RSC)
Anreise über
Gaisma bus stop

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The REgenerate workcamp is initiated by Jaunatne smaidam / Youth for Smile and is rooted in the experience of the Outdoor Education Center established in 2010. The project aims to develop a sustainable farm–training center that serves as a living laboratory for environmental sustainability, regenerative practices, and community-based learning.

This workcamp invites international volunteers to take part in a holistic lifestyle experience, where daily work is directly connected to ecological responsibility and sustainable living.

The offered tasks may change depending on weather conditions, seasonal priorities, and the real needs of the farm and surrounding environment. Flexibility and openness are therefore essential parts of the learning process.

Main Areas of Work

Permaculture Garden Development
Volunteers will contribute to the creation and maintenance of a permaculture garden, applying principles of regenerative agriculture, soil care, composting, planting, and harvesting.

Animal Care and Farm Support
Participants may assist in caring for farm animals such as sheep, goats, and other animals. Tasks can include building and repairing pasture paddocks, cleaning spaces, and preparing food supplies for the winter season.

Restoration of Natural Areas
The camp supports the restoration of natural meadows by clearing bushes and maintaining biodiversity. Volunteers may also help in cleaning and restoring small rivers or water systems affected by overgrowth.

Nature Path Creation and Maintenance
Work may include developing and maintaining a forest nature path – clearing bushes, planting trees, improving accessibility, and creating educational elements for visitors.

Learning Dimension

Beyond practical work, the camp includes non-formal education sessions focused on eco-activism, sustainability, and community engagement. Volunteers will reflect on their experiences and develop competences that can be applied in their own communities.

The educational methodology is based on the Erasmus+ project “Youth Action for Nature and Well-being”, which promotes environmental responsibility, well-being, and active citizenship.

REgenerate is not only about physical work — it is about reconnecting with nature, understanding sustainable systems, and learning through doing. By adapting to real conditions and working together, volunteers contribute meaningfully to environmental regeneration while developing practical, social, and ecological competences.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Living conditions during the project will be very basic and close to nature. Volunteers will stay at a rural farm and experience simple, environmentally friendly living.

Accommodation will be in tents provided by the organisers, with mattresses included. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bags. Tents will be shared by two participants.

In case of extreme weather conditions or other emergency situations, accommodation may be moved to adapted farm buildings (such as a barn, granary, or another agricultural building). In such extraordinary situations, it may not be possible to separate sleeping arrangements by gender.

Sanitary conditions are simple and ecological:

An outdoor solar shower will be available.
A dry toilet (compost toilet) will be used.
Washing facilities will be basic.

As the farm uses a biological sewage system, all volunteers are required to use environmentally friendly personal hygiene products (biodegradable soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.). This is an important part of the project’s sustainability approach, and through daily practice we will actively integrate eco-friendly habits into our everyday lives.

Meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves in the outdoor kitchen, including cooking on an open fire when appropriate. This will be organised in teams, encouraging cooperation and shared responsibility.

Volunteers are kindly asked to bring some traditional or typical food from their home country for the International Evening.

Lage und Freizeit

The workcamp takes place in Bārbele village, Bauska municipality, in a peaceful rural environment surrounded by forests, meadows, and wetlands. The farm is located approximately 6 km from the village centre, offering a quiet and nature-based living experience. The nearest bus stop is 3 km away.

The administrative centre of the region is Bauska, situated about 60 km from Riga, the capital city of Latvia.

The location provides wide opportunities to explore Latvian nature. Volunteers will have the chance to:

Go for forest walks and discover local biodiversity
Explore nearby wetlands and learn about bog ecosystems
Observe wildlife and experience authentic rural landscapes
Enjoy silence, dark skies, and connection with nature

The camp environment encourages outdoor living and physical activity. On-site there are possibilities for sports and active leisure, including volleyball, basketball, and football. Informal evening games and outdoor activities are often a natural part of community life in the camp.

Volunteers are also encouraged to actively plan their free time. Small group excursions can be organised to Bauska or Riga, where participants can explore cultural and historical sites, museums, cafés, and urban life.

During the camp, there will be opportunities to organise intercultural evenings, share traditions, food, music, and stories from your home countries.

For more information about the region:
https://www.tourism.bauska.lv/en/

More about Latvia:
https://www.latvia.travel/en/

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Founded in 2005, Jaunatne smaidam / Youth for Smile is an energetic non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to enriching the lives of young people in the Bauska region and beyond. At the heart of our mission, we are a values-driven community committed to empowering youth to innovate, share experiences, and foster a sense of togetherness.

Our Vision: Empowering Youth, Enriching Communities

Create: We ignite local and international projects that open doors for learning, participation, and self-expression in safe, nurturing environments.

Experience: We offer dynamic experiences that are both local and global in scope, designed to enhance personal development and prepare young people for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Be Together: We are dedicated to building a vibrant community where young people can develop essential competencies that contribute to the growth and vitality of their local communities.

Our Impact: From sparking youth-led initiatives to providing enriching educational opportunities through non-formal settings, our work is centered around fostering intellectual and creative growth. We ensure that young individuals enjoy their leisure constructively, gain access to critical developmental resources, and acquire life skills that are integral to lifelong success.

Join Us: Our community thrives on the contributions, energies, and passion of our members, ranging from children to young adults aged 7-30. We sustain our impactful programs through memberships, contributions, and significant grants from prestigious sources such as Erasmus+ programs, European Solidarity Corps, and State youth programs.

Embark on a journey with Jaunatne smaidam / Youth for Smile—where you create, experience, and connect in meaningful ways. Together, let’s smile, share, and inspire!

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

The final meeting point will be at Gaisma bus stop. 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.

Portugal Portugal: For Climate 6.0 (PT-IPDJ 11.5)

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13/07/2026   -   24/07/2026

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18 - 30
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
18
Immer noch Platz für
9 Male + 9 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Nächster Flughafen
Lisboa (Lisbon) (LIS)
Anreise über
Bus Station Montemor-o-Novo
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The project includes a set of environmental conservation and sustainability education actions, including the collection and sorting of native plant seeds for the creation of micro-reserves, the cleaning and rehabilitation of temporary watercourses with control of invasive species and reforestation with native species, and the production and maintenance of native plants in a nursery. Also support the construction and maintenance of nursery infrastructure. Supporting the watering of existing plantations and maintenance of interventions in public green spaces.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The participants will be accommodated in individual tents which is located 5 km from Montemor-o-Novo.
There the participants will cook breakfast and snacks; Lunch and dinner will be provided, exception for weekends where participants have to cook lunch and dinner. Participants are responsible for cleaning the common kitchen and dishes.

Lage und Freizeit

This camp takes place in a rural territory, close to a small city, Montemor-o-Novo in Alentejo region, Portugal. The camp will be at a 7 minutes distance by car from Montemor-o-Novo, transport for the activities will be assured.
It is located at approximately at a 100 km distance from Lisbon, the Portuguese city capital and 35km from Évora.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Following the work that Marca ADL has been developing over the past years on the themes of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Green Economy, this year we intend to encourage reflection on the role of citizens and organisations in mitigating the impacts of climate change, particularly in terms of local biodiversity, and to provide practical knowledge about flora native species and tools for action at an individual level and in the territories where we operate.
1) Raise awareness about the importance of youth mobilization and participation in solving local and global problems;
2) Promoting youth participation and involvement in environmental and social issues, in particular in the management of natural resources and biodiversity;
3) Reflect on the causes and consequences of climate change and ways to act as citizens, particularly in terms of managing natural resources and biodiversity;
4) Reflect on the importance of autochthonous flora species for biodiversity and territory management
5)To support Marca in setting up and maintaining a nursery of Mediterranean flora species
6) Promote reflection on sustainable behaviours, tools that help these behaviours, namely in terms of consumption and their impacts on the management of natural resources and biodiversity.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

From Lisbon Airport:
1. take the metro (red line) at the airport - it's the only metro line;
2. You have to change lines, at the end of the red line – in S. Sebastião - To the blue line towards the Jardim Zoológico (Zoo);
3. It's only 2 stops, when you get to the Jardim Zoológico (Zoo) stop, you leave and follow the signs to the bus station.
From Lisbon, in the bus station take the bus to Montemor-o-Novo and enjoy the trip of about 1 hour.
You can buy the tickets on bus station or online at https://rede-expressos.pt.

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• You have to clean the space after cook and eat;
• You have to clean the WC's;
• Respect the hours of sleeping;
• Clean the food boxes every day;
• Do not leave trash on the floor.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities Climate Action
Frankreich Frankreich: Building an ecological village (SJ11)

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13/07/2026   -   27/07/2026

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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
14
Immer noch Platz für
2 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Paris (CDG)
Anreise über
La Ferté Alais RER station (high-speed train service linking Paris to the suburbs).
Wi-Fi
Ja
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During this workcamp, you will be working on various projects at the association's site alongside local international and local volunteers. You will help develop the eco-village by building wooden furniture (pallets and simple woodworking), and participating in the construction of a wooden structure, designed to host ecological workshops around woodwork.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

You will be staying in a construction village in shared yurts, one for boys and one for girls. Individual little tents can be an option.
The campsite has separate bathrooms and showers, as well as a kitchen place. Food will be provided and cooked by the volunteers in turns.
Showers and toilets are in the sanitary block, which is the next renovation project of the association. For now, the building is in a very basic state.

Lage und Freizeit

La Ferté Alais is approximately 50km south of Paris, in the Essonne region.

Leisure activities: You will have the chance to enjoy the association's campsite. You will also help to organize some activities to meet and socialize with young local people. Other leisure activities will be organized collectively, depending on the wishes of the group and the available budget.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Vir'Volt stands for InteRnational VolunTeer Village (in French). For 10 years, the organization has been located right in the middle of nature, near a regional park.
Hosting young people from all around the world, fostering understanding and appreciation of differences. Planning and acting together to protect the environment. Creating a positive impact on the surrounding area and on the people who live there or simply pass through. These are the goals of this future village, rebuilt each year thanks to the commitment of young people who come to contribute, driven by solidarity.
Vir'Volt also aims to become fully ecofriendly and sustainable, which is reflected in our campsite; yurts and teepees as rooms, permaculture farming and gardening, water saving projects, reducing, and reusing waste. This small village will become great without sacrificing or damaging the surrounding environment whilst always searching for better and more ecofriendly ways of living.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

In the eco-village, Chemin de la Sablière, La Ferté-Alais. If you have too much luggage, we can pick you up at the train station. Contact the team via the project's WhatsApp group.

Weitere Infos

This project should not be seen as a sightseeing trip to Paris. If you wish to visit Paris, you should do so before arriving or after the dates of the summer camp.

Indien Indien: Tibetan Culture & Social Dev. (RC-07/26)

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13/07/2026   -   22/07/2026

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EUR 410 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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

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

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In the beginning, volunteers will live & work with rural communities to experience a typical mountain village culture, their lifestyle and during process join our ongoing initiatives like NFE, women empowerment,

NRM (Protection of fresh water sources), organic farming etc. They will also visit place of historical and cultural importance for their personal development.

During the last three days, the volunteers would move to Mcloedganj in Dharamshala which is a touristic town and also Secretariat of Tibetan Government in exile. Over here they would visit Tibetan, monasteries, museum, schools and join language classes with Tibetan monks. There is a likelihood that we may take up some cleanliness work or some other activity. Otherwise, this visit will be more of touristic with leisurely walks and culture sharing.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

Lage und Freizeit

RUCHI Campus at village, Bandh of Solan district and a guest house in the town of Mcloedganj in Dharamshala, a tourist hub.

The project will start from village Bandh, Solan district where headquarters of RUCHI is located and terminate in Dharamshala, the headquarters of Tibetan Government in exile. Opportunities will be there for short and long treks in the mountains. While in RUCHI campus, nearby Kasauli town is a major attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture. Dharamshala is well known as a much sought after tourist attraction

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

RUCHI NGO along with Tibetan NGOs

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Kalka

Weitere Infos

Through this project we aim to provide volunteers with an enriching (rural & urban) experience where they would participate in our ongoing rural community development initiatives aimed at uplift of marginalized people and later move to McLeodganj, Dharamshala where Tibetan Government in exile has its head quarters. Volunteers here would get chance to increase their understanding about Tibetan Culture, their movement and their ongoing struggle to keep their identity alive.

Anforderungen

Interest in understanding different life styles and issues with a sharing and learning ability, High motivation & open mindedness is a must. The disability should not restrict mobility as there will be planty of walking.

Italien Italien: EMMAUS COMMUNITY i VILLAFRANCA 2 (IG26-W004)

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13/07/2026   -   25/07/2026

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Alter
18 - 35
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
5
Immer noch Platz für
1
Sprachen
Englisch
Nächster Flughafen
Verona (VRN)
Anreise über
Villafranca di Verona
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The volunteers will take part in the classic activities of collecting, sorting, selling, recycling and repairing materials that have always characterised the Emmaus communities. They will share the days with the local volunteers and the people welcomed in the Emmaus community, both in activities and in moments of leisure. Volunteers will take an active part in the organisation of the solidarity flea market, in the selection of materials and their placement at the market, they will be able to take part in the organisation of our organic zero-mileage vegetable garden and they will be able to try their hand at cooking. For those who are interested in salvaging and restyling, there will be opportunities to help with the improvement of the spaces (gardening, painting, space recovery, etc.).

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will sleep in the community hall where mattresses and/or camp beds will be provided. There is a shaded garden where volunteers can spend time. There are toilets, showers, hot and drinking water and electricity. Food is prepared by the community workers, but volunteers can help with meal preparation and washing up.

Lage und Freizeit

Volunteers can visit Verona city or other places nearby on their own costs. Verona can be reached by bus in about 40 min.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Emmaus Community of Villafranca is part of the global Emmaus Movement, which aims to combat poverty and social exclusion through the principles of work, sharing, and mutual aid. The Emmaus Community of Villafranca di Verona was founded in 1985, following a work camp organised in Villafranca in which young Italians and Europeans took part. Due to the success of the camp, the Municipality made available a former school. From the beginning, a group of friends was formed around the community, with whom Emmaus organised (and still organises) moments of deepening on the themes of solidarity, peace, non-violence... The role of this group of friends has been fundamental in the life of the Community and in making Emmaus known and appreciated in Villafranca. And if today so many people understand and support our community, it is thanks to the work and presence of these friends. The main objective of Emmaus is the reception of people in need, carrying out activities such as the collection, reuse and recycling of used materials with display at the Solidarity Flea Market. Zero Mileage Garden: organic vegetable growing. Care and maintenance of the community s green spaces. Spending the day (activities and free time) with the people hosted on the site.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Villafranca di Verona

Anforderungen

A positive, respectful attitude towards community members and fellow volunteers. Flexibility and adaptability to different working conditions and schedules.VERY IMPORTANT. Restriction on alcohol consumption in the community and in presence of community members and fellow volunteers.

Armenien Armenien: HELP FOR CHANGE (JOINT WORK CAMPS) (HUJ 7)

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13/07/2026   -   25/07/2026

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18 - 28
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
15
Immer noch Platz für
7 Male + 8 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Erevan (Yerevan) (EVN)
Anreise über
-
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During the work camp, volunteers will work with children from socially vulnerable families living in the vicinity of the Diaconia Charitable Fund. The main activities include: -In the morning, volunteers will be involved in maintenance work and territory cleanup;-After lunch, they will organize cultural development programs for children from socially vulnerable families, such as singing, dancing, and painting. Volunteers will teach their national songs and dances;-Volunteers will also be involved in the organization s activities: distribution of food, school supplies, and provision of clothing; -Volunteers are encouraged to organize recreational activities for children, such as interactive games, creative workshops, outdoor play, or board games that stimulate both learning and social interaction;-At the end of the work camp volunteers and children will organize a final concert-performance.Volunteers will receive certificates at the end of the work camp.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Do not worry about sleeping bags, as you will stay in buildings or cottages of the hosting organizations, where beds, mattresses and bedding packs will be provided.In Armenian work camps, discipline and organization are important. Making beds and keeping rooms neat and clean daily is mandatory.Volunteers will prepare food themselves on the principle of duty. You will have the opportunity to taste a variety of traditional Armenian dishes, such as dolma, khorovats (barbecue), kebab, khashlama, as well as the incomparable fruits of the Ararat Valley apricots, grapes, peaches, apples, as well as berries and vegetables.Volunteers will stay in the building of the Diaconia Charitable Fund, with rooms organized separately for boys and girls.

Lage und Freizeit

Armenia is called an open-air museum. You will have many interesting excursions and visits to historical monuments and museums, organized during the work camp.Excursions to the following sites will be arranged at the discretion of the work camp, and all visits will be free of charge. The proposed list of excursions includes: Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, Zvartnots Cathedral ruins, Garni Pagan Temple, Geghard Monastery Complex (with a World Heritage Initiative program), Lake Sevan (including a barbecue on the beach). Volunteers will also visit Matenadaran repository of ancient manuscripts, History Museum of Armenia or National Gallery of Armenia, museum of the famous film director Sergei Parajanov, and Vernissage, a large open-air Armenian souvenir market.Different games, Armenian dance lessons, and language lessons will also be organized in the work camps. Leisure activities for joint work camps are individual.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Diaconia Charitable Fund is an Armenian NGO established in 1988 by the Armenian Relief Society in Germany to provide humanitarian aid following the devastating earthquake in Armenia. Today, the Fund s Village of Hope carries out social projects, including building homes for families and implementing educational and development initiatives to support socially vulnerable families.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Armenian volunteers of your work camp will meet you at the airport in case your arrival time is between 8:00 and 00:00 and will take you to the work camp. Please note that if you arrive before the official start date of the work camp, the Armenian volunteers will not be able to pick you up.If your arrival time is after midnight, you will need to take bus N100 to the center of Yerevan and then proceed to the campsite by taxi, which is affordable. The addresses are mentioned in the project descriptions. Teenage volunteers will be met and seen off regardless of their arrival time.After submitting your application and being accepted to the work camp, you will soon receive an email from your camp leader. Please reply promptly.

Weitere Infos

Amount based on mutual agreement, July, Dates must be arranged with the partner organization

Anforderungen

It is very important to bring board games, songbooks, and children s songs to use when working with children and for performances or concerts organized on the last day of the work camp.During the work camp, volunteers will organize Intercultural Days, where each participant will present his or her country. Please bring photos, booklets describing your country, recipes of national dishes, products and spices, and national songs.You are welcome to bring musical instruments, prepare a list of your favorite national songs and music, and, of course, bring your high spirit and creativity.

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Good Health and Well-being Quality Education
Tschechien Tschechien: Treasures of Jewish Culture in Holesov (SDA 26-200)

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14/07/2026   -   26/07/2026

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EUR 180 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 30 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
6
Immer noch Platz für
1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Wien (Vienna) (VIE)
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Train station: Holešov, 49.3270150N, 17.5708981E
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The work takes place mainly at the Jewish cemetery in Holešov and partly at the synagogue in Šachov. Volunteers will help with landscaping and regular cemetery maintenance, including grave care, cleaning paths, weeding, removing overgrown vegetation, raking grass, and general upkeep. Volunteers will also assist with technical preparations for the Festival of Jewish Culture, such as moving, setting up, and dismantling event equipment at different locations in town. The work can be moderately physically demanding and takes place in all weather conditions; in case of severe rain, tasks may move indoors. Tools and protective equipment are provided. The workplace is about a 5-minute walk from the accommodation (about 400 m).

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay in simple shared accommodation in two rooms and will sleep on beds using their own sleeping bag and pillow. The accommodation includes access to a washing machine, refrigerator, and kitchenette, but Wi-Fi is not available. Sanitary facilities are shared and consist of two toilets and two showers. Volunteers will prepare their own breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the workcamp from provided ingredients.

Lage und Freizeit

The workcamp takes place in Holešov, a Moravian town known for its historic Jewish community and a rare 16th-century synagogue. Work activities are mainly carried out at the Jewish cemetery, an important site of pilgrimage and cultural heritage. The town also offers a Baroque castle with gardens, a parish church, a swimming pool, and a preserved historic centre. An ATM is within walking distance, mobile phone reception is available, and a pharmacy is nearby.

Volunteers can take trips to the surrounding region and visit important cultural and historical sites, including the UNESCO-listed monuments in Kroměříž, the pilgrimage site of Svatý Hostýn, the open-air folk architecture museum in Rymice, and the open-air museum and cultural area in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The workcamp is organised in cooperation with the Jewish community in Brno and the Holešov Municipal Cultural Center, which manages Jewish monuments in Holešov and organises the annual Festival of Jewish Culture. The main goal of the workcamp is to improve the condition of the Jewish cemetery through practical maintenance and care, while also supporting the organisation of the Festival of Jewish Culture. Volunteers will gain insight into Jewish history, local traditions, and contemporary cultural life, combining hands-on heritage preservation with intercultural exchange. The workcamp contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by protecting cultural heritage, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, by supporting remembrance, tolerance, and respect for cultural diversity.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

The journey will last approximately 4h and will need from4 to 5 changes.
We will provide more details in the specific infosheet.

Weitere Infos

Study part: Volunteers will take part in the cultural programme of the Festival of Jewish Culture, including concerts, dance performances, and other events. They will receive explanations of the Jewish monuments they work on, learning about their historical and cultural significance. The programme also includes an introduction to basic Jewish traditions such as Shabbat and kosher practices, as well as guided tours of local cultural and historical sites, helping volunteers connect practical work with deeper understanding of Jewish heritage in Holešov.

Anforderungen

Due to limited resources of INEX-SDA, we kindly ask participants to contribute 30 EUR towards the costs of general incoming administration of our workcamps. The fee needs to be sent to us by a bank transfer latest one month before the workcamp starts. Please note that this fee does not directly contribute to the workcamp budgets. Cancellation policy: The fee is non-refundable. In case of cancellation due to force majeure (for example injury, rejected visa etc.), we will ask for proof and solve it on an individual basis.

Local partner welcomes participants with hearing impairements, deafness and mild mental illness such as depression and autism.

Participants must bring a towel and proper work shoes, as regular sneakers are not sufficient. Suitable work clothing for outdoor activities is required. A cap or hat and sunscreen are recommended for strong sun, as well as a raincoat for rainy weather. Work gloves will be provided by the host organisation. Also, bring your sleeping bag and pillow.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Portugal Portugal: EcoFrossos 2.0 (PT-IPDJ 10.6)

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14/07/2026   -   25/07/2026

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18 - 30
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
20
Immer noch Platz für
10 Male + 10 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Porto (Oporto) (OPO)
Anreise über
Train Station of Cacia
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  • Restoration work of some degraded pathways and natural heritage;
    - Maintenance and improvement of gardens for pollinators;
    - Vegetation trimming and removal;
    - Improvement of walking trails;
    - Improvement of local fauna, flora, and landscape, including fire prevention actions;
    - Building nest-boxes for fauna, particularly insects;
    - Control invasive species;
    - Presentation and discussion of the natural and social reality of the regions of origin of the participants;
    - Promotion of environmentally and socially responsible attitudes and values;
    - Development of action-training actions focused on individual and collective learning.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Participants will sleep in the Casa do Voluntário (House of the Volunteer) in Frossos, Albergaria-a-Velha, in shared rooms (separated by sex) with beds. There will be locker rooms with hot water showers also separated by sex.
Participants have to bring their own towels and hygiene products, sleeping bag or sheets+blanket, and pillow. The organization will provide breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Lunches and dinners are prepared/cooked by the municipality’s staff and served at a canteen, but some lunches will be served in the field (sandwiches, fruits, etc.). There’s a vegetarian option

Lage und Freizeit

The camp will take place in the Frossos rural and protected areas of Albergaria-a-Velha, a municipality rich in water, water mills and green areas. Video on Pateira de Frossos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanuW7XlyPc&t=47s

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

General objectives:
- Valorization and promotion of natural and cultural heritage (namely, the ecosystems of the delicate Pateira of Frossos);
- Promotion of sustainability, environmental awareness, and biodiversity protection;
- Promotion of intercultural relationships, good environmental practices, and citizenship;
- Promotion of specific skills in the field of cultural and natural heritage protection.

Specific objectives:
- Maintenance of walking trails;
- Improvement of habitats for fauna and pollinators;
- Removal of invasive species and prevention of forest fires by controlling shrubs and invasive vegetation.
- Installation of shelters for wildlife and pollinating insects;
- Improvement and protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services;
- Urban cleaning actions;
- Valorization of natural and cultural heritage through participation in leisure activities and workshops

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

There are some Express Bus from the airport to Aveiro (Rede Expressos or FlixBus). If you can’t find a direct bus to Aveiro: just outside the airport take the metro (subway http://en.metrodoporto.pt/) to Porto – Campanhã main station (30min ride). At Campanhã, take a train directly to Cacia (local train), or a faster train to Aveiro, and from Aveiro a local train to Cacia.
In Aveiro, the train main station and the bus main station are about 100m apart. Local trains take about 5 minutes from Aveiro to Cacia and cost ~1.60€. Tickets for local trains must be purchased at the station (counter or automatic machine) – no online sale available for local trains (just for faster trains). Schedules for all trains in Portugal: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en

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Sustainable Cities and Communities Climate Action
Spanien Spanien: Casa Jazmín II (ESDA-TEEN2126)

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15/07/2026   -   26/07/2026

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EUR 470 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
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15 - 17
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14
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1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
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Alicante (ALC)
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Casa Jazmín is our headquarters and project hub dedicated to promoting community development through international volunteerism. The project creates direct synergies between participants and the local community of Sanet i Negrals, focusing on rural sustainability and social integration through hands-on cooperation with the Town Hall and local associations.

The work is dynamic and involves a flexible mix of tasks designed to support local needs. Volunteers will contribute to the upkeep of public spaces through gardening, painting, and renovation tasks. Additionally, participants will provide educational support at the local summer school, sharing languages and arts with local children, and engage in ecological farming initiatives and environmental volunteering, such as maintaining educational beehive panels or trail cleaning.

Based on the association’s priorities and the specific needs of the municipality, the project also includes a strong social component. Volunteers may participate in social visits to the elderly, charity events, and creative reflection workshops.

There are different Casa Jazmín camps running throughout the summer. Each group continues the work of the previous one, creating a collaborative effort where tasks may vary depending on what previous teams have completed. Volunteers should be ready for a hands-on, flexible, and multipurpose experience, excited to contribute to both the environment and the social fabric of the village.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The volunteers will stay in a volunteer house, with four rooms with several bunkbeds and 2 bathrooms. They will share rooms with four to six other volunteers. The house includes a nice kitchen in which the volunteers will cook for themselves in the guidance of the camp leaders.
You can either bring your own sheets or a sleeping bag. There are beds and pillows, sheets and pillow covers but it will be convenient that the volunteers bring their own. There is a washing machine available.

Lage und Freizeit

Sanet is a small town in the southwest of Spain close to Dénia (Valencian Community). It lays in the beautiful countryside, surrounded by hills which are great for hiking - there are a lot of hiking trails to discover. There is a local swimming pool available and Dénia is only 15 minutes by cars.
The house is located right in the middle of the village so there are great opportunities to interact and socialize with the locals and to truly experience the Spanish countryside.
Furthermore, the volunteers can make excursions to Ondara and El Vergel, local towns close to Sanet. The surrounding villages like Benimelli and Ràfol d'Almunia can also be visited. There will also be day trips (on free days) to the beach which is about 15 minutes by car from Sanet.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This project is organized and hosted by De Amicitia. De Amicitia is an environmental non governmental organisation that is funded in 1998 and actively working in the youth field and volunteering for many years. The main activity of the organisations is organising workcamps and local/ international youth projects in collaboration with the town halls and local associations.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

ARRIVAL: ALICANTE AIRPORT (ALC) from 17:00 to 18:00
All volunteers will be picked up directly from the Arrivals area of Alicante Airport by a private minibus service provided by the Benniconnect company. This comfortable and reliable transfer will take the group straight to the camp location in Sanet i Els Negrals. The pickup will take place during the afternoon, but the exact time will be confirmed soon in the Infosheet. Upon arrival at the site, the campleaders will be there to welcome everyone, introduce the space, and help settle in for the start of the project.

DEPARTURE: Please organise your departure after 11 am. The minibus will take all the volunteers to the ALICANTE Airport at 09:00 am, before IT IS NOT POSSIBLE.

Anforderungen

The extra fee has be paid by card ( in the exceptional cases we can accept bank transfer as well) 3 weeks before the camp as a confirmation of participation.

If we don't recieve the fee and the flight/bus tickets of the volunteer, we will consider that she/he will not attending to project and we will give opportunity to other volunteers that are on the waiting list.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production
Frankreich Frankreich: SOLIDARITY IN ACTION (CONCF-33116-ESC)

Dauer

15/07/2026   -   29/07/2026

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18 - 30
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17
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2
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
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Toulouse (TLS)
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SAINT GAUDENS SNCF - Train station
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Help the local community of Emmaüs St Gaudens and join a sustainable place!
During two weeks, you will be part of the local community of Emmaüs. The compagnons are willing and eager to welcome you, to show you around, and above all to show you everything you can do in this place: fixing things, building furniture from scratch, and creating animation on the waste of water in new elements… You will also paint some rooms, and do some gardening in the garden of the community.
So many different activities await you in this project with a significant social impact!

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

You will sleep close to the compagnons place, in a one person tent (please bring your sleeping mat). You will take the meals with the local community of Emmaüs, and you will have access to a place to do group activities.

Lage und Freizeit

Saint Gaudens is located one hour south from Toulouse (a direct train is accessible). A lot of natural places are accessible from the community place (in the middle of the town), be ready to share some amazing experiences in the Pyrenees mountains or around the place to explore and discover French nature.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Emmaus Movement is based on humanist values that put solidarity and social purpose before economic logic. Its goal is to help people in difficult situations regain dignity and autonomy. It relies on four pillars: solidarity, unconditional welcome, autonomy through work, and sustainable development through reuse and recycling.
The Emmaus community has for mission to welcome people without housing, in precarious situations, or refugees, without distinction. Through sorting and selling donated goods, it works in autonomy, without subsidies or external financial support. People who are welcomed later help new arrivals.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Trains departure from Toulouse every hour or from Tarbes. Airports are located in Toulouse, Tarbes, and Bordeaux, providing quick access to train stations.
The meeting point is Saint Gaudens train station (31800) in the late afternoon. The exact meeting time will be provided with the itinerary, which will be sent no later than four weeks before the start of the project.
Several trains (approximately one every two hours) depart from Toulouse to Saint Gaudens. The journey takes about one hour. Train reservations can be made approximately four months in advance on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/
Whenever possible, please prioritize low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than air travel) for a sustainable international project.

Weitere Infos

Please bring good shoes, working clothes and a swimsuit. As nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes, a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat and a pillow. You can also bring traditional recipes from your home country/region, a musical instrument and games.

Anforderungen

This project is supported by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program for young people between 18 and 30. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria.
The participation to ESC volunteering teams is subjected to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/mission_en

  • volunteers do not have to pay any fee (neither sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established depending on their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets;
  • volunteers need to enrol in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then Concordia France will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project;
  • volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on the basis of 8€/day, once they arrive at the project in France;
  • volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.

Your tickets have to be uploaded on the CONFIRMATION FORM. Please fill the confirmation form when you receive the Infosheet. This is MANDATORY for all ESC participants. If you fail to provide your transport tickets on time, your participation may be cancelled. The tickets have to be shared a month before the project. In the case of last minute application, the delay will be of two days.

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

Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced Inequalities