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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Weitere Infos

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

Anforderungen

Skype interview required

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

Dauer

01/01/2026   -   25/03/2027

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

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

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

Kolumbien Kolumbien: Seeds of Love (WECO2026-MTV4)

Dauer

12/01/2026   -   31/12/2026

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EUR 324 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Alter
18 - 40
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
3
Immer noch Platz für
1 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Spanisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Medellin (EOH)
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)

Dauer

02/06/2026   -   31/12/2026

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Umwelt
Bauen
Kinder
2
Freie
Plätze
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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.

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

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

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

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

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

Weitere Infos

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

Anforderungen

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

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Life on Land
Türkei Türkei: Support Women’s Cooperative (GHD-11)

Dauer

03/09/2026   -   12/09/2026

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Russland Aserbaidschan Mexiko Spanien Großbritannien Belgien

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EUR 150
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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
8
Immer noch Platz für
1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Gaziantep (GZT)
Anreise über
Kahramanmaraş City Center or Kahramanmaraş Bus Terminal
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This camp focuses on traditional food production and agricultural support. Volunteers will actively participate in daily village life and seasonal production activities.
-Harvesting vegetables directly from the fields
-Collecting pine cones and seasonal agricultural products
-Supporting the preparation of traditional foods such as; tomato paste (salça), bread, pestil (dried fruit sheets), dried fruits and vegetables, noodles etc.
Assisting in kitchen organization and preparation processes
Supporting packaging and preparation of products when needed
The work is hands-on and practical. Some tasks may require working outdoors under the sun, while others will take place indoors in production areas. Volunteers should be open to learning traditional methods and working closely with local women.
Working hours will be approximately 5–6 hours per day.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Accommodation will be in village houses. Female and male volunteers will stay in separate rooms. Three meals per day will be provided by local people. Meals will mainly consist of traditional regional cuisine prepared by the cooperative members and families in the village. Accommodation conditions will be simple but comfortable, offering an authentic village experience and close interaction with the local community.

Lage und Freizeit

The camp will take place in Fındık Village, in the Göksun district of Kahramanmaraş. The region is known for its natural beauty. During free time, volunteers may:
-Visit nearby highland areas
-Explore Göksun and surrounding nature
-Join local visits such as going to taste the famous local ice cream
-Participate in meetings and small events organized with municipality or district authorities

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This workcamp is organized in cooperation with S.S. Adatepe Kadın Girişimi Üretim ve İşletme Kooperatifi, a women-led social cooperative founded in 2024 in Fındık Village, Göksun district of Kahramanmaraş.
The cooperative was established by local women who aim to preserve regional food traditions while creating economic opportunities within the village. By producing and selling traditional products such as tomato paste, dried fruits, pestil, bread, and other local specialties, they generate income that is reinvested into improving village life.
Despite many challenges, this dedicated group of women continues working to beautify and strengthen their village. The products they prepare are sold at New Year markets and through online platforms, and the income supports local development efforts.
Through this camp, volunteers will directly support this inspiring grassroots initiative and become part of a meaningful rural solidarity experience.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Volunteers will be picked up either from Kahramanmaraş city center or Kahramanmaraş Airport.

Nepal Nepal: CREATIVE CLASSROOMS: ENHANCING SCHOOLS and INSPIRI (VINWC26-20)

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03/09/2026   -   15/09/2026

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EUR 250 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 100 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Alter
18 - 60
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
14
Immer noch Platz für
7 Male + 7 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Kathmandu (KTM)
Anreise über
Tribhuvan International Airport
Karte

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1.Classroom Renovation: You will help paint and decorate classrooms to make them more vibrant and welcoming.2.Creative Teaching: Volunteer to teach Basic English and Mathematics through fun activities like art, music, and games.3.Health and Hygiene Awareness: Educate children about the importance of health and hygiene using engaging methods.4.Environmental Protection: Teach kids about protecting the environment through fun, creative activities.5.Cultural Exchange: You will meet local families, engage in community activities, and learn about Nepal s culture while sharing your own.-Teej Festival: Celebrate Teej with the local women, participate in traditional dances, and join in the fun and festivities.-Cultural Exchange: Learn about Teej, its significance, and how it is celebrated across Nepal.-Community Bonding: Build lasting connections with local women and gain a deeper understanding of Nepali culture.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag.

Lage und Freizeit

Our work camp is in Siddhicharan Municipality, nestled in the beautiful Okhaldhunga district, with stunning hills and fertile fields surrounding this remote area. The region is famous for its natural beauty and faces numerous challenges due to its isolation. Volunteers in this area can significantly impact local education and community life.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to volunteer abroad? Join us at the Creative Classrooms work camp in Nepal, where you ll help enhance schools and inspire young minds. In addition, you ll experience a unique cultural exchange while celebrating Teej, one of Nepal s most vibrant festivals. This work camp is your chance to make a meaningful impact while immersing yourself in Nepal s rich traditions.Why Volunteer in Nepal?Nepal has stunning landscapes, a rich culture, and warm-hearted people. However, it also faces challenges, especially in rural areas like Okhaldhunga. Many schools in this region lack essential resources, and children from disadvantaged communities often miss a quality education. That s where you come inBy volunteering with VIN (Volunteers Initiative Nepal), you will directly contribute to community service in Nepal by helping improve educational facilities and teaching children in creative, fun ways. In this work camp, you will help create a child-friendly learning environment while gaining a deep understanding of Nepali culture and traditions.Part I: Creative Classrooms i Enhancing Schools and Inspiring Young Minds The Project Background:Okhaldhunga, located in Nepal s stunning Everest Region, is known for its natural beauty and cultural richness. However, due to its remote location, it faces challenges such as poor infrastructure and limited access to education. Schools in this region often lack proper classrooms, teaching materials, playgrounds, and even basic facilities like drinking water.The Creative Classrooms Workcamp aims to change this. As a volunteer, you ll help transform classrooms by painting and decorating them, renovating school areas, and creating an engaging space where children can learn and grow. Your efforts will make a real difference for children aged 6-12 from poor and marginalized communities.What Will You Do?1.Classroom Renovation: You will help paint and decorate classrooms to make them more vibrant and welcoming.2.Creative Teaching: Volunteer to teach Basic English and Mathematics through fun activities like art, music, and games.3.Health and Hygiene Awareness: Educate children about the importance of health and hygiene using engaging methods.4.Environmental Protection: Teach kids about protecting the environment through fun, creative activities.5.Cultural Exchange: You will meet local families, engage in community activities, and learn about Nepal s culture while sharing your own.Why it is Special:-Hands-on Experience: You will actively help improve local schools and contribute to a lasting change.-Creative Learning: Instead of traditional teaching methods, you will use art, music, and games to make learning fun and interactive.-Community Impact: Your work will directly benefit children in need, helping them get the education they deserve.-Cultural Exchange: By living and working with local people, you ll experience real Nepal, build

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

A VIN staff member will pick up volunteers from the airport. Please send your flight details in advance so we can provide a name card with the VIN logo. If you d like to explore earlier, you can take a pre-paid taxi or VIN can assist you. You can arrive at the VIN office on your first day.

Weitere Infos

The fee for the Workcamp is 270 Euros (100 Euros for transportation), payable upon arrival at the VIN Office.

Anforderungen

-Basic English should be spoken among the participants - Physically sound as per the project requirements.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education
Nepal Nepal: LIBRARY (VINWC26-19)

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03/09/2026   -   15/09/2026

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Gebühr

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.

Hinweis: Gesamtgebühr kann je nach Bankzinssatz variieren.
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Alter
18 - 60
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
14
Immer noch Platz für
7 Male + 7 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Kathmandu (KTM)
Anreise über
Tribhuvan International Airport
Karte

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Key Activities-Library Maintenance: Clean, organize, and maintain library spaces to create a welcoming and functional learning environment.-Resource Organization: Sort and catalog books and other materials in a proper order for easy access.-Room Decoration: Paint and decorate the library room to make it more appealing and engaging for children.-Library Training: Conduct training sessions for children and teachers to ensure effective library use. This includes teaching them how to find books, use library resources, and maintain the library.-Reading and Writing Activities: Organize reading and writing activities involving children in creatively using library resources.-Library Promotion: Plan and execute campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of libraries and encourage their regular use.-Celebrate Teej with Local Women: Join the community in celebrating Teej, dancing, singing, and sharing in the festivities with local women.-Cultural Exchange: Engage in cultural activities that allow you to exchange traditions and learn about the significance of Teej, including rituals and artistic practices.-Dance Participation: Dance with the local women, joining them in their traditional celebrations and helping create a fun, collaborative atmosphere.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female volunteers will share the same living area with separate rooms. The volunteers sleep on simple beds/mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag.

Lage und Freizeit

This campaign will take place in Tarakeshwor Municipality, located just 10-15 km from Kathmandu. The area is surrounded by beautiful hills, fields, and forests, offering a peaceful backdrop for engaging with the local community.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Are you ready for an enriching volunteer experience that combines education, culture, and community? Join the Library and Festive Camp Project in Nepal, where you will engage with local children in the Jitpurphedi community, located just outside Kathmandu. Through this unique opportunity, you will help improve literacy, promote cultural exchange, and celebrate one of Nepal s most cherished festivals.Part I: Library CampAbout the Library ProjectLibraries are essential spaces for learning, growth, and self-expression. Unfortunately, many schools in Nepal lack properly managed libraries and the resources necessary to develop students reading and writing skills. Through this project, we aim to improve library facilities and educate children and teachers about effectively using libraries for learning.The Library Camp will be organized in partnership with local schools. Volunteers will assist with creating and managing library spaces. You will be directly involved in maintaining the library, organizing materials, and facilitating activities that engage students with its resources.Objectives-Work to improve the library management system in schools and promote its use among children and teachers.-Help children develop their reading and writing skills.-Encourage students to enjoy learning through creative and interactive library-based activities.Key Activities-Library Maintenance: Clean, organize, and maintain library spaces to create a welcoming and functional learning environment.-Resource Organization: Sort and catalog books and other materials in a proper order for easy access.-Room Decoration: Paint and decorate the library room to make it more appealing and engaging for children.-Library Training: Conduct training sessions for children and teachers to ensure effective library use. This includes teaching them how to find books, use library resources, and maintain the library.-Reading and Writing Activities: Organize reading and writing activities involving children in creatively using library resources.-Library Promotion: Plan and execute campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of libraries and encourage their regular use.Desired Volunteer SkillsVolunteers with skills in arts and crafts, sports, music, dance, drama, or experience working with children are highly encouraged to apply. Your creativity and enthusiasm will be key to making the library an engaging and educational space for children.Part II: Festive Camp - Teej CelebrationAbout Teej FestivalTeej is a significant cultural festival celebrated by Nepali women. It symbolizes marital happiness and well-being, marked by vibrant celebrations that include fasting, feasting, singing, dancing, and various rituals. Married women celebrate Teej to ensure their husbands health and longevity while seeking purification for a good life.In the Festive Camp, volunteers will participate in the Teej celebration in the Jitpurphedi community.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

A VIN staff member will pick up volunteers from the airport. Please send your flight details in advance so we can provide a name card with the VIN logo. If you d like to explore earlier, you can take a pre-paid taxi or VIN can assist you. You can arrive at the VIN office on your first day.

Weitere Infos

The fee for the Workcamp is 270 Euros (30 Euros for transportation), payable upon arrival at the VIN Office.

Anforderungen

Volunteers with skills in arts and crafts, sports, music, dance, drama, or experience working with children are highly encouraged to apply. Your creativity and enthusiasm will be key to making the library an engaging and educational space for children.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education
Island Island: SEEDS 074. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - September (SEEDS 074)

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03/09/2026   -   11/09/2026

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Spanien Polen

Gebühr

EUR 800 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

EUR 150 ist die Vermittlungsgebühr, die du an deine Organisation zahlst.
EUR 650 ist die Extra Fee, die du an die Organisation vor Ort zahlst.

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12
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Englisch
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Ja
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Reykjavik (KEF)
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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 September 03 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.

Island Island: SEEDS 072. Alviðra - Awareness, Engagement & Action (SEEDS 072)

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The camp is based at Alviðra, which offers a range of activities to connect people with nature, such as community gardens, wildlife workshops, school programs, and hikes. As part of the camp, volunteers help maintain the center through tasks like gardening, renovating the house and other projects such as removing old fences to protect wildlife, marking walking paths, and potentially do forestry work like trimming or planting trees.

This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should be prepared to share environmental issues from their home countries and be ready to spend time outdoors. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS volunteers stay in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental education centre. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, shower and a washing machine. Volunteers sleep in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room.

Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please 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

The accommodation is located an hour drive south-east from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre and sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view of Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions began in March and April 2010.

The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found throughout the area, which is a popular attraction among both foreign and local visitors.

The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away, with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.

Additional excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula or a day-trip to the city of Reykjavík) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of volunteers interested.

The weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This camp is part of SEEDS' ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote engagement in environmental issues and to support sustainability, organic and permaculture farming, social inclusion, education and hands-on actions in the field. Volunteers will gain insights into local and global challenges through non-formal educational activities such as hands-on work, visits, discussions, and workshops.

SEEDS volunteers have the opportunity to participate in different projects in collaboration with Landvernd (the Icelandic Environmental Organization), the EcoVillage at Sólheimar, the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, Umhverfisstofnun (the Icelandic Environmental Agency) and Blái Herinn (the Blue Army).

SEEDS volunteers will take on a variety of activities, depending on weather conditions and the needs of our partners including working in the forestry section and vegetable greenhouses in the EcoVillage, as well as participating in a nationwide project to raise awareness of ocean pollution, plastic waste, and engage the group in hands-on cleanup efforts in the area, allowing volunteers to make a direct impact!

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time for the camp is at 16:00 (4:00 pm) on September 3 at the SEEDS Office in Reykjavik. Transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, costs EUR 30 one way or EUR 60 for both ways.

Weitere Infos

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

Anforderungen

Participation fee EUR 450 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur. The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 30 one way or EUR 60 for both ways.

Island Island: SEEDS 073. Environmental Awareness & Action - Rvk (SEEDS 073)

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Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
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Reykjavik (KEF)
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Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
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This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor cleanup tasks.
These cleanup tasks may be arranged in partnership with the above mentioned organisations or run solely by SEEDS. We also aim to involve the local community, so some of our events may be open to the public. We hope participants will learn how to plan and carry out their own trash cleaning projects back at home. This project is based on similar activities around the world, where outstanding results have been achieved with volunteers. Volunteers can choose one of the two options below, included as hands-on volunteering activity in the camp:
A day trip combining a visit to the Hellisheiði geothermal power plant, a trash collection in the area, and the Hot River Hike, a hike up a valley filled with hot springs where one can bathe.
A day trip to the Reykjanes Peninsula, combined with a coastal cleanup in the area.
Please note that all activities are subject to weather conditions and the availability of our partners.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking medium to long distances during the cleanups, and during other activities such as sightseeing. Since a part of the project happens outdoors, volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

SEEDS volunteers stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Accommodation is in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room. Please bring your own towel.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please 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, situated 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.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Environmentally Aware & Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners. SEEDS collaborates with the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the City of Reykjavík, and several local stakeholders on a project to clean up the Icelandic coastline. Partners include the Blue Army, an organisation dedicated to the cause of coastal cleaning, SORPA, the waste collection & management entity in the capital area, and Whales of Iceland, an exhibit showcasing life-size models of whales and porpoises to educate the public about their lives and the impact of human activity on their existence.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) on September 3 at the SEEDS office. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later flights) will receive instructions on how to reach the camp location. Those arriving earlier the same day are welcome from 10:00 am in the office to drop their bags/luggage and wait for the meeting time.

Weitere Infos

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

Anforderungen

Participation fee EUR 450 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes food, accommodation, transport from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), activities, and one trip combined with the trash collection (Hot River or Reykjanes)

Japan Japan: Oi 35 (NICE-26V-0903A)

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EUR 123 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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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!

Frankreich Frankreich: NEW STORY FOR OLD HISTORY (CONCF-28001)

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Englisch
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Ja
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Ja
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Paris (CDG)
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NOYON train station
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Come and experience something unique in Avricourt, in the heart of Picardy!
Join us in restoring the charming church of Avricourt, a true local heritage gem that withstood the challenges of World War I.
Building on the work of previous teams, you’ll help renovate the church’s interior. On the agenda: traditional masonry, joint repairs, pillar restoration, and plasterwork.
And there’s more! Depending on your skills and interests, surprises await you throughout this exciting project.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

You will have the village hall at your disposal as a place to live, which includes a well-equipped kitchen (community oven, dishwasher, big fridge etc.). Individual tents will be provided as well as a fallback solution in the village hall in case of bad weather. Please note that only one shower and one toilet will be available on site. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the grocery shopping and in the preparation of meals, prioritising healthy products from local producers.

Lage und Freizeit

Avricourt is located 15 km from Noyon, in the North of Oise. In a central location in Picardie, you can visit Amiens, its cathedral and its “hortillonnages” (floating gardens), Compiegne and its imperial palace, Noyon and its historical centre. You can also hike in the surrounding countryside among cereal fields and small pasture valleys. If you are a nature lover, you could even discover the educational beehive with the school children and the beehives of a small local producer. A concert given by the local band in the church is planned the day before the departure of the volunteers.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The village of Avricourt is a historical partner of our office, 27 years of camp on this church. With just 500 inhabitants, this small community goes above and beyond to warmly welcome volunteers: shared meals, dinner invitations, homemade jam, and fresh vegetables from the garden are just part of the traditionhere.
Plenty of interactions await you! Together with the support of the animation team, you’ll also have the opportunity to organize events and activities for the villagers and the children at the local school.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

The meeting point is scheduled at NOYON train station at the end of the afternoon on September 4th. The exact meeting time will be given with the info sheet which will be sent at least 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp.

From PARIS, you can take a train from PARIS - Gare Du Nord train station, regular departures are scheduled throughout the day (one train per hour). It is roughly a one-hour trip.

The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

If you are coming first by plane, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress-free travel.

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Please bring work clothes for the construction site and tight shoes. For the accommodation under tent, don’t forget your sleeping bag as well as a sleeping mat for more comfort.
You can also bring with you specialties from your country, photos, musical instruments, in short what you like and want to share on this site, either with the local population or with the group!

Anforderungen

EU citizens 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 it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

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Mongolei Mongolei: Education (MCE-18)

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Japan Vietnam

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EUR 365 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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Ja
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Ulan Bator (ULN)
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Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Khaan International airport or International train station of Ulaanbaatar
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The main work will be to teach English, song, and games to the kids which can be advantageous for them to find jobs and also to exchange with international volunteers, in the future. Also, some renovation works. We may also do some workshops with them for Asian common actions of NVDA for forests.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Youth hostel. Need to bring a sleeping bag! Cooked by volunteers, the Shower will be available every day.

Lage und Freizeit

Ulaanbaatar. Half of the population in the country (3.5 million) live in this capital city. Don't worry about the weather, we will work and live in the warm inside.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

Will be organized together with MCE (Mongolian workCamps Exchange) and one of the secondary schools in the suburb of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Mongolia has 12 years Secondary school system. Until 1990 kids/students were studying only Russian as a second language. But since 1990 we changed our political and economical system. Since this time we have chance to study the 3rd language. But English studying is still very poor and MCE is always focusing to improve it.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

We will pick up volunteers from the airport or train station

Weitere Infos

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

Anforderungen

To like kids and be flexible/ adaptable.

Deutschland Deutschland: Clay and (Nature) Conservation Mainz (IBG ESC05)

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Frankfurt (FRA)
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Working with clay, traditional building methods, landscape and nature conservation, and environmental education tools are the main tasks of this international Workcamp. Two main areas of work will appoint two taskforces:

1) In the cultural centre Alte Ziegelei Mainz (translation: Former Brickworks Mainz) you re-point the masonry of the historic ring kiln, do landscape conservation work and various tasks on the grounds of the old brickworks and in the brick museum.

2) In the Waldnaturschutzzentrum (translation: Forest Nature Conservation Centre) you construct a clay oven. This clay oven will be available for use on public dates, e.g. for baking pizza. There are also plans to hold regular baking days at the site, where interested parties can bake their own bread on site. There are numerous other activities to enjoy on site, e.g. in the WaldArtenGarten (translation: ForestSpeciesGarden), which was created during the last international workcamp. There, work involves some biotope maintenance and assistance with the opening of an exhibition at the art college.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

You stay in several rooms in the cultural center Alte Ziegelei Mainz. The standard of the accommodation is rather basic: A kitchen, toilets, showers, and camping beds are available. Please bring your sleeping bag.

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

Mainz is a vibrant city with approximately 230’000 inhabitants – rich in cultural life, sights, and history. It is quite easy to reach by train or plane (Frankfurt Airport is very close). You will have the opportunity of joint actions with local volunteers active in nature conservation associations followed by a ‘Festival of Cultures’ with culinary specialties from around the world.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

For this project, IBG works with two local partners:
The Alte Ziegelei Mainz, the former brick factory, was shut down in the 1970s. In the 19th century, brick production was an important part of regional industry and contributed significantly to the construction development of Mainz and the surrounding area. For decades, the brickworks produced building materials for numerous residential and industrial buildings. These are protected historic monuments now and offer home for a drama school, a nursery, accommodation for refugees, an adult education center, an unemployment initiative, and the Association for the Environment and Nature Conservation. It offers citizens space for private parties at two barbecue areas. The outdoor area has been redesigned taking into account the old clay pits and natural features. A near-natural system of woodlands, orchards, and meadows has been created, alternating with agricultural land.
The Forest Ober-Olm (approx. 5km from the Alte Ziegelei) is home to the Forest Nature Conservation Centre (WNZ), an environmental education facility with the UN's SDGs as guiding principles. Numerous groups come to the WNZ for environmental education events, public campaigns, and the maintenance of the Ober-Olmer Forest nature reserve. During the international Workcamp, an exhibition opening with students from the Mainz Art Academy is planned at the WNZ.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Please check www.bahn.com for a connection from anywhere in Germany to “Bretzenheim Alte Ziegelei, Mainz”. This bus stop is only 3min walk from your accommodation.

Weitere Infos

Please be aware that ticks can be an issue after spending a lot of time outdoors. In our General Info Sheet you will find suggestions on how you can protect yourself against them. Consider to check whether a vaccination against the tick-borne disease TBE makes sense and is possible in your home country.
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 Quality Education (4), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), and Climate Action (13).

Anforderungen

This project is a Volunteering Team within the European Solidarity Corps program. Volunteers have to have legal residency in an EU country; there is a strict age limit of 18 to 30 years. The participation to the ESC Volunteering Teams is subject 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 (not sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project and will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets;
  • Volunteers need to enroll in the PASS, the ESC Portal; then IBG will organize their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project;
  • Volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 7€/day, once they arrive on the project;
  • Volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.

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Japan Japan: Gokayama (NICE-26S-0905B)

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Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
 
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The closest international airport is Tokyo (Haneda/Narita Airport). From Tokyo, it takes about 3 hours by Shinkansen and bus, or 6 hours by highway bus to reach here. Volunteers should arrive in Japan by the afternoon of the day before the program starts and can leave the site after noon on the last day.

Arbeit

The main tasks of the volunteers are 1) farming (mountain areas) growing thatch for repairing traditional roofs, 2) farming some traditional vegetables and 3) doing some work for the local community.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers share rooms or have your own rooms. Volunteers cook most of their own meals. Mobile phone signals may be weak. Compost toilets, kitchens, and shower rooms are available. There are CATS. Please be prepared for very simple mountain life.

Lage und Freizeit

Gokayama and Suganuma village in the Hokuriku region of Japan is a World Heritage Site, a village of Gassho-style houses, and a special place where beautiful scenery changes with the seasons and traditional culture lives on. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/a7SWiKQgTDoWxBf17) Other activities - Partying with locals, hiking, hot springs, etc.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This project will be the first to be co-hosted with the local group Transition Village Gokayama from 2025, and is actively working on SDG15 (protecting the richness of the land).Houbikiso, a former lodging facility near the World Heritage site Suganuma Gassho-style Village, has been repurposed as a place to learn and practice living in harmony with the Gokayama climate, living using the wisdom of the past in a Gassho-style building, and living in which people, animals, and plants coexist and circulate. The hosts are making small changes to the place and building the community. Together with volunteers from Japan and around the world, they hope to pass on the local cultural traditions to future generations. Currently, due to the aging population, there are few people who can take care of the thatched roofs with their history (which are grown on the slopes of the mountain) or grow traditional vegetables.

Weitere Infos

Study theme - Volunteers will acquire knowledge and skills related to Gokayama's traditional architecture and thatching, as well as basic Japanese language and local culture. Participation fee - 18,000 JPY (99 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 - None

Anforderungen

Must be interested in nature, farm work, and the traditional life of the area. Must be adaptable and enjoy a simple lifestyle. Must be highly motivated to work. Volunteers are expected to be able to speak some Japanese (daily conversation level).

Sustainable Development Goals

Life on Land