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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Weitere Infos

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

Anforderungen

Skype interview required

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

Dauer

01/01/2026   -   25/03/2027

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

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

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

Kolumbien Kolumbien: Seeds of Love (WECO2026-MTV4)

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12/01/2026   -   31/12/2026

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EUR 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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Alter
18 - 40
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
3
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1 Male + 2 Female
Sprachen
Spanisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Medellin (EOH)
Anreise über
Terminal del Norte / Terminal del Sur - in Medellín
Wi-Fi
Ja
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Volunteers will plan and lead different activities for children and teenagers.

The work includes:

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

The foundation is open to new ideas and suggestions.

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

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

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

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

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

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

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

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

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

Weitere Infos

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

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

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

Minimum stay is 2 months and maximum 6 months.

Anforderungen

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

• Language: Basic/intermediate Spanish.

• Criminal record.

• Interview with WeCollab and the local partner.

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

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

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02/06/2026   -   31/12/2026

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Gebühr

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

Dauer

18/07/2026   -   25/07/2026

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Italien China

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EUR 150
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Alter
20 - 35
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
4
Immer noch Platz für
2
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Istanbul (IST)
Anreise über
Yenikapı Metro/Marmaray Station
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Gönüllü Hizmetler Derneği-Childhood Dreams program, organized for children between the ages of 10-14 with limited access, is a social content and child-themed workcamp. A volunteer team consisting of foreign and Turkish volunteers will run a 1-week camp program with under state care children. The program content, activities to be done with the children and the organization of the volunteer team will be planned by the Childhood Dreams camp leader. The camp has been running successfully since 2009 with the same theme.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

Anforderungen

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

USA USA: Archaeology and Culture (VFP-STV06)

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19/07/2026   -   02/08/2026

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Südkorea Frankreich Griechenland Polen USA Spanien Serbien Slowakei

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EUR 150
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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
10
Immer noch Platz für
1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Denver (DVX)
Anreise über
Volunteers should fly into Denver, Colorado. A shuttle bus will be provided on 16 June to pick up and transport volunteers from the airport to Sunrise, Wyoming. The shuttle will depart Denver at 5:00PM. A shuttle will also be provided to drop off volunteers back at the airport in Denver on 30 June. This shuttle will arrive in Denver at around 10:00AM. Schedule your arrival and departure accordingly. The trip from the airport to Sunrise is approximately 3 hours, so it is imperative that the arrival and departure dates and times are met. There is a smaller airport in Cheyenne and if you want to pay extra to fly into Cheyenne, we can pick you up there as well.
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No experience is necessary as new volunteers are teamed up with students and experienced volunteers for hands on learning. Volunteer opportunities range from field excavations to basic maintenance and restoration tasks. This year we will be opening test excavations in the field and assisting with historic preservation tasks in early 20th century buildings, including the museum.

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

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

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

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

Lage und Freizeit

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


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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Website: www.shapps.org

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sunrisehistoricandprehistoricpreservationsociety

Türkei Türkei: Hug the Village (GHD-07)

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19/07/2026   -   30/07/2026

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Türkei Frankreich Spanien Tschechien Schweiz

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EUR 150
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Alter
18 - 99
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
10
Immer noch Platz für
1
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Izmir (ADB)
Anreise über
Sındırgı Bus Terminal
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This camp combines light construction, renovation, and community improvement work. Volunteers should be motivated for practical outdoor tasks and ready to work in a rural environment.
Main tasks include:
-Renovation of the old village school building:
-Sanding and restoring school desks
-Cleaning classrooms and indoor areas
-Painting walls
-Preparing the space for future public courses and community use
-Village improvement activities:
-Cleaning common areas within the village
-Removing rubble, stones, and debris from roadsides
-Supporting basic road improvement (arranging stones, leveling small sections where needed)
-Clearing weeds and maintaining public pathways
The aim is not heavy construction work but visible improvement and beautification of shared spaces.
Working hours will be approximately 5–6 hours per day. Tasks may vary depending on daily needs and weather conditions. Volunteers should bring suitable work clothes and be prepared for outdoor physical activity.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

Deutschland Deutschland: Forests are Future Indelhausen (IBG YE01)

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19/07/2026   -   31/07/2026

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Spanien Polen Belgien Afghanistan Deutschland Ukraine Portugal

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EUR 48
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Alter
16 - 20
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
24
Immer noch Platz für
3
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Zugang mit Behinderung
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Muenchen (Munchen/Munich) (MUC)
Anreise über
Train station Ulm Hbf (D-89073)
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Maintain a beautiful biosphere area while learning about “Waldpädagogik” (forest education). During two weeks, you support the forest school “Waldschulheim Indelhausen” ["Forest School Indelhausen"], a place of non-formal environmental education for school classes. This project has two objectives:

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

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

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

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

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

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19/07/2026   -   30/07/2026

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EUR 351 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

Lettland Lettland: Svitene palace I (YS-2026-06)

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20/07/2026   -   29/07/2026

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

Svitene Palace – Cellar Excavation

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

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

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

Rundāle Palace – Garden Work Bee (One Day)

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

Important to Know

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

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

Why This Project Matters

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

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

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

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

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

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

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

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

Lage und Freizeit

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

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

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

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

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

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

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

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

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

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

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

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

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

Anforderungen

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

Payment Conditions

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

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

Confirmation Procedure

To ensure responsible participation and preparation:

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

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

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

Cancellation Policy

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

→ 100% of the participation fee will be refunded.

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

→ 50% of the participation fee will be refunded.

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

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

Kolumbien Kolumbien: Community Action Pamplona (WECO2026-1)

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20/07/2026   -   07/08/2026

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18 - 99
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10
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5 Male + 1 Female
Sprachen
Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Cucuta (CUC)
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Pamplona Transportation Terminal
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Ja
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Volunteers will work 4 to 6 hours per day, supporting medical missions organized by the University of Pamplona in different communities. They will help prepare community spaces, organize and distribute materials, and support basic logistics during the activities.

Volunteers will also assist in simple health-promotion and recreational activities with the local team, including helping with setup, attendance control, and basic photo or video support.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

Volunteers will stay in shared accommodation provided by the University of Pamplona.

They will receive at least three meals per day. Groceries will be provided and volunteers will prepare their own breakfast and dinner at the accommodation, while lunch will be served daily at the university cafeteria.

Lage und Freizeit

Pamplona is known as the “City of a Thousand Titles” due to its many historical nicknames, including: City of the Mitre, The Athens of the North, City of the Mists, Pamplonilla la Loca, Student City, Patriotic City, The Very Noble and Loyal City, and City of Ursúa.
Located at an average altitude of 2,342 meters above sea level, Pamplona has a cool mountain climate, with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 22°C.
It is widely recognized as a university city with strong cultural and academic traditions. Its colonial architectural heritage, including churches and historic buildings, gives it significant cultural value.
Must-visit places include:
●Águeda Gallardo Park
●Santa Clara Cathedral
●Ramírez Villamizar Museum of Modern Art
●Colonial House Museum
●The Giant Hand Viewpoint
The closest major cities are Cúcuta and Bucaramanga.
Volunteers will have time to explore Pamplona’s Andean landscapes, experience local traditions and build meaningful connections with the community.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

This project is carried out in cooperation with the University of Pamplona.
The University of Pamplona is a public university founded in 1960. Today, it serves around 30,000 students and offers more than 78 academic programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Its main campuses are located in Pamplona and Villa del Rosario, and it offers programs in areas such as health, engineering, education, agriculture, and social sciences.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

¿Where? Camilo Daza Airport in the city of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander.
¿When? July 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Weitere Infos

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

Anforderungen

• As confirmation of participation, volunteers are required to send their travel tickets no later than 45 days before the project start date. • The volunteer must have medical assistance insurance, which covers, among others, situations related to Covid-19. • Language: min. basic English. • After applying, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/ruCp9WtsJYA7qWuo6

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Good Health and Well-being Reduced Inequalities
Spanien Spanien: SCHOOL OF PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE CAVES OF FUENTES DE LEON (SVIEX03-26)

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20/07/2026   -   03/08/2026

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18 - 30
Maximale Anzahl von Freiwilligen
6
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2
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Englisch
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Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Sevilla (SVQ)
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Bus stations of Segura de León, Bodonal de la Sierra o Fregenal de la Sierra
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This Youth Volunteer Camp is developed in a space of high ecological value: “Cuevas de Fuentes de León Natural Monument”, in which traditional uses and customs of agricultural, livestock and exploitation of natural resources are preserved, together with the maintenance of various elements of the Historical Heritage of Extremadura perfectly integrated into its landscape.

The volunteers will take part in the research process, integrating from the first
moment into the team that coordinates and develops the scheduled archaeological
excavations, thereby developing the entire range of activities required by the specific
methodology of the excavation process in prehistoric contexts.

The archaeological excavation work will be combined with other activities such as processing and
analysing the materials extracted: palaeontological, anthropological and archaeological material.
A series of training activities will be programmed on work and study techniques in archaeology.

Additionally, leisure and free time activities adapted to the profile of the participants will be carried out, with the aim of energizing and providing group cohesion, as well as promoting social values.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The group of volunteers will be accommodated in the local hostel (Albergue Municipal “Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza” ).
Meals will be provided in a local restaurant. The first meal service will be dinner on the 20th of July and the last meal service will be breakfast on the 30rd of August.

Lage und Freizeit

Fuentes de León is one of the highest towns in the province of Badajoz. Located on rugged and humid terrain, full of pastures and vegetation, which offers very attractive panoramic views.
The town has different sites of cultural interest, the main attraction being the caves of Fuentes de León, declared a natural monument in 2001.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

The Institute for Youth of Extremadura is a regional branch of SVI-Spain. We promote this volunteer camp in cooperation with CEMAC, an organisation devoted to the protection and promotion of cultural, historical and natural heritage.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

Volunteers must reach the neighbouring towns of Segura de León, Bodonal de la Sierra o Fregenal de la Sierra by bus. The camp organisation will arrange the transfer of volunteers to Fuentes de León. A few weeks before the camp, the organisation will request volunteers to send their travel details.

Estland Estland: KINGU ORGANIC FARM 4 (EST KI4)

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20/07/2026   -   31/07/2026

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EUR 210 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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Tallinn (TLL)
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Saverna
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The main task is harvesting various berries and vegetables such as rhubarb, currants, raspberries, Japanese quince, helping juice making and products packaging. But there is also weed control and fertilization with mulch in plantations, mowing grass, cutting branches, removal of bushes and wood chipping, assistance in the construction of various small buildings, vegetable beds and other necessary structures on the site, painting as well. Also, there is ongoing work of planting seeds. Some days work will be done at neighbouring Jariste wine farm https://jaristeveinitalu.com/en that produces wine and cider from Estonian grapes, berries, fruits and apples in the historic tavern of Luke manor. It is one of the few in Estonia who make wine from grapes grown in our own vineyard. So, the work is grapevine care (pruning, tying up), apple tree and field grape care (pruning, weeding), and other work in plantation. Work hours are 6-7 hours/ day for 4-5 days/ week, and it largely depends on season and weather conditions.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

AccommodationFarm life conditions are simple but decent. Sleeping is in a separate house in beds. Bed sheets, blankets and pillows are provided, so no need to bring a sleeping bag. There is outdoor kitchen with all necessary equipment. Volunteers can make breakfast and lunch themselves, and dinner will be prepared by and taken with the family. Washing is in the traditional sauna with no shower. There is a dry organic toilet. Volunteers have to take care of their surroundings by cleaning up after themselves.

Lage und Freizeit

LocationThe farm is located in Kanepi municipality just 11 km from Otepaa and 47 km from Tartu. When coming from Tallinn or Tartu, choose a bus going to Voru and get off at the Saverna stop. Knowing your arrival time and place hosts will pick you up from there. Bus information is on www.tpilet.ee or www.luxexpress.ee. The farm is located in the tiny village of Aiaste. It is important to understand that it is calm and quiet place, there are no events in the village. But it is possible to watch animals like deer on the field, foxes in a strawberry bed and storks. While sitting by the fire at night, enjoy stars in the sky and listen to the nature sounds by animals such as badgers or raccoons. This makes the place ideal for nature lovers who want to escape from busy life of big cities for a couple of weeks.Leisure timeIt is possible to swim, make a bonfire, play volleyball, disc golf and other games or go for mushroom picking if you like it. There is a swimming lake in Valgjarv 4 km away. You can use various hiking trails. If interested you can visit nearby farms where you can get to know horses, sheep and other animals and see many other interesting things. The host plans to take participants for car trip around South Estonia. It is possible to visit Tartu. It takes just 40 min by regular bus and there are a lot of things to discover in this historical university town https://visittartu.com/

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

For decades EstYES has been working with eco-farms around Estonia showing solidarity and respect to their work and supporting local people, who keep agricultural traditions and develop eco-farming in Estonia. Organic farm Kingu is one of them. This is a berry, fruit and vegetable micro-farm in the South Estonia. The main berry crops are raspberries, various currants, gooseberries, Japanese quince, but also the grow garlic and rhubarb. Everything is grown in an environmentally sustainable way using straw and hay. The farm promotes sustainable lifestyle, and this camp is offered to volunteers who appreciate and share its values, want to learn and help hard working people

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

TBC

Anforderungen

Special requirementsYou have to be open-minded and be able to adapt to the simple conditions of the rural life being ready to do farm work which can be demanding sometimes. The minimum age of participants is 20, no upper limitNB It is possible to stay for several shifts in a row.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 60 Euro towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make bank transfer, please contact your sending organization for a solution.

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Estland Estland: LEPANIIDI ORGANIC FARM 3 (EST LE3)

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Deutschland Spanien + more

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EUR 230 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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4
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2
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Tallinn (TLL)
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Lepaniidi Farm has currently about 100 sheep for producing meet and wool, over 40 goats, 20 of whom are for milk and goat cheese production. Volunteers will be helping grazing, feeding, milking the goats, processing the milk, but also picking berries and vegetables. So, in the mornings there will be goats milking, at days - picking the berries and fruits (strawberries, raspberries and blackcurrant) and making a jam/juice or there will be work in vegetable garden, removing weeds, picking vegetables, etc. Towards end of summer volunteers will be mainly picking up and sorting vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beetroots), milking goats and making cheese. Participants will have a great chance to get familiar with various farm jobs and even to learn how to make goat cheese Inside of the house it would be great to give some hand cooking and cleaning around. The working day will be 6-7 hours, 5-6 days a week (NB: milking is every day). Work will be supervised by local hosts with whom volunteers will stay sharing work and leisure as a family.

Unterkunft und Verpflegung

The accommodation conditions at the farm are simple but decent - in old sauna house or caravan but on beds. Please bring your sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available in the main house; there is also traditional Estonian sauna in the farm. There is a kitchen with necessary equipment for cooking, which volunteers may use freely i just like at home. Usually, volunteers will have breakfasts and lunch together with farmers cooked and served by the hosts, but you always can help with cooking. Dinners will be prepared by volunteers themselves.

Lage und Freizeit

LocationHiiumaa Island, Kaina parish, Ristivalja village, Lepaniidi farm. Hiiumaa Island is in the west of Estonia, 140 km from Tallinn. More information on www.hiiumaa.ee or www.visitestonia.com TerminalAirport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn. From the airport buses nr 2 and 15 going to the city centre stops by the Tallinn Bus Station (Bussijaam). From there two times per day buses take you straight to Hiiumaa (including ferry transportation from the mainland). Timetables are available online at www.tpilet.ee and www.luxexpress.eu Leisure timeThere are lot of natural picturesque sights in the area. Sea cost is 7km away and there is a possibility to take the bicycles to go swimming. It is possible to visit other parts of Hiiumaa Island on weekend. Hiiumaa offers a lot of events on weekends in summer. Hosts plan to arrange some tours around the island. This camp is absolutely suitable for people who enjoy nature, interested in traditional ways of rural living, and wish to spend quite time far from big cities.

Wer organisiert das Projekt?

According to the Nordic sagas Hiiumaa emerged from the Baltic Sea as a small islet more than 10 000 years ago. The island of Hiiumaa was first mentioned in historical documents as a deserted island called Dageida in 1228. The first inhabitants settled down at the end of the 13th century. Nowadays Hiiumaa is the second biggest island of Estonia with the area of 965 sq. km and the population around 9 000. It has many historical and nature sights, and there are kind people known for their hospitality and good sense of humor. The island is referred as a remote area of Europe, so EstYES feels particularly proud developing international voluntary projects for over 20 years there. For decades EstYES has been cooperating with farms all over Estonia to show solidarity and give practical support to local people who work in agricultural sector keeping traditional life style and developing new eco-farming despite of difficulties they face. Lepaniidi Farm on Hiiumaa is one of such projects. This is an organic farm promoting sustainable lifestyle, and camp is offered to volunteers who appreciate and share its values, want to learn more about it and help hard working people.

Anreise zum Treffpunkt

TBC

Anforderungen

Special requirementsMotivation letter is required. The host plans to do an interview with every candidate. You have to be ready to adapt to the simple conditions of the common life in the country side of Estonia and be willing to do farm work, which can be demanding sometimes. Not suitable for lactose allergic participants since host offers a lot of dairy products. The host eats a lot of meat products too, but volunteers can always cook vegetarian meals for themselves. Smoking and drinking alcohol is not allowed in this camp. NB It is possible to adapt the arrival/ departure dates to your actual availability.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 80 Euros towards the costs of the general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the stay. If you cannot make it, ask your sending organization for a solution.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
Island Island: SEEDS 054. July Photography & Fun in Reykjavík (SEEDS 054.)

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20/07/2026   -   28/07/2026

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EUR 801 i Die Gebühr wird in zwei Raten gezahlt:

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12
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Englisch
Vegetarisches Essen
Ja
Nächster Flughafen
Reykjavik (KEF)
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Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ)
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Arbeit

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 will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) on July 20 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 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.