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Netherlands Netherlands: Discover smiles & stories - Create social activities for children of refugees. (SIW 2025-02)

Dates

26/07/2025   -   09/08/2025

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Refugees
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
8
Still room for
1 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Amsterdam (AMS)
Nearest bus/train station
Emmen Zuid train station
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Work

The project takes place in the refugee centre in Emmen which is a location for families with children. The children you will be working with are between 4 and 12 years. These children participate in a school program, but during the months of July and August, there is the summer holiday break. The volunteers organise activities for and with the children. This type of work calls for creative people who can make up all sorts of games from scratch to play with the children: music, sports, arts, language sessions, creativity, etc. Therefore the content of this project is up to you and the other participants. The games are scheduled throughout the week.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will stay at a small campsite, almost a 30min bike ride.

Minicamping De Emmerdennen.

(Adress camping place:Oude Roswinkelerweg 118, 7814 RT Emmen, near to the centre of Emmen.)

The accommodation will be in a tent. You can either bring your own tent or use one of ours. In that case you will share a tent with one other volunteer. It's necessary to bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping math

There are cooking facilities and the group will cook for themselves. There is a big tent for cooking, eating, group activities or to hang out.

Location and leisure

There will be sufficient free time. Together with your camp leaders you will discuss the recreational program. Emmen is an attractive city with lots of activities in the summertime. You can visit places nearby and explore the surroundings. The area is declared a UNESCO-Geopark by the United Nations. Emmen is very well accessible by train and bus. Biggest attraction is the theme park Wildlands Adventure Zoo. Near the campingsite is also a earthwork from the Amercan artist Robert Smitson, Broken Circle and Spiral Hill(1971)

Project hosted by

The location of the project is the Refugee Centre Emmen. Emmen is a city of about 60.000 inhabitants in the province of Drenthe in the northern part of the Netherlands. This refugee centre (in Dutch: ‘AZC Emmen’) has a capacity for about 400 refugees. This particular place is a location for families with under age children whose application for asylum has been denied by the Dutch government. These families will in time return to their homeland.

Our partner is the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (in Dutch: COA). The COA provides accommodation during the asylum procedure and prepares asylum seekers for staying in the Netherlands, returning to their country of origin or transmigration. At the moment COA manages about 100 centres in the Netherlands. COA is an independent administrative body funded by the Dutch Ministry of Justice.

The COA works together with a partner named ‘De Vrolijkheid’: the National Foundation for the Promotion of Happiness. The Happiness is a multicultural, not-for-profit network of artists, play writers, actors, musicians and volunteers who invest in children and teenagers in asylum-seeking centres. The Happiness organises creative activities on a regular basis in 30 asylum-seeking centres in the Netherlands. Please note that it is not allowed to take pictures and/or make videos in the refugee centre.

Directions to meeting point

From Airport Schiphol you can easily catch a train to ‘Emmen Zuid’ (in English: Emmen South). This trains leaves every half hour. The total journey from Schiphol to Emmen takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. You have to change trains at station ‘Zwolle’ to catch the train towards ‘Emmen Zuid’. The project is 100m from trainstation Emmen Zuid. You do not need to book train tickets in advance, you can buy them at Schiphol Airport.

Additional comments

Due to the system limitations, the option to select 'other' gender is unavailable. However, our projects are inclusive and open to everyone, regardless of gender, religion, or cultural background. If you are gender-neutral, feel free to share this information, and we will make sure to be mindful of it.

Requirements

Due to the nature of the work a Criminal Record, Certificate of Conduct and a motivation letter are required.

Note: There is no student discount for this project.

What to bring:

Must bring (obligated)
1)Sleeping mattress / sleeping mat, sleeping bag
2)Old working clothes and shoes
3)Rain is spread out over the year, so bring warm clothes, a raincoat and a swimming suit
4)Soap, toiletries and a towel(s)

Wise to bring
1)Recipes from your own country
2)Driver’s license that is valid in Holland, in case you have one
3)Sunglasses and something on your head against the sun!

Nice to bring
1)Musical instruments, ideas for games/activities
2)Energy, enthusiasm and an open mind!
3)A sense of humor

Relevant training or professional experience in order to work with vulnerable children is desirable.
It could be helpful to speak an intermediate level of English.

Germany Germany: Spend Quality Time with Asylum Seekers – Giessen (ICJA2507)

Dates

02/08/2025   -   16/08/2025

Feedback from 134 volunteers

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Study
Social
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Age
18 - 26
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
1 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Frankfurt (FRA)
Nearest bus/train station
Giessen

Work

Together with the refugees we want to organize common activities, where the women and children are taken into consideration: playing games, doing sports, playing music together, being creative, in short, to have some fun together… Besides organizing games for the kids and special activities for women and men, there is an option to create some scenes in a puppet theatre.
We want also to focus on several groups with special needs like people with disabilities and people from the queer community. In order to cover the needs of each group, a special collaboration is planned. For this purpose, a safe space should be created where the queer community can take part in a cooking evening and cook one dish or several small ones together in the kitchen. Game evenings are planned in the camp for people with disabilities. These ideas can be easily implemented and offer the greatest scope for getting to know each other better.
In addition, our goal is to get in contact with the young people in Giessen to raise greater awareness for the refugees and to break the isolation of the refugees. We will establish contact with institutions and voluntary and professional supporters (students, social workers, therapists) of the asylum seekers, which will help you to understand their background. In order to work with people, it is also important to know some information about how to deal with them. We therefore plan to prepare a preventative protection measure as an introduction and to attend a workshop on the topic of anti-discrimination.
We especially invite volunteers to participate who can speak Kurdish, Turkish, Arabic or Farsi, as well as volunteers who like to make music like drumming or guitar. We want to create this amazing experience where music offers a universal language for everyone.

Accomodation and food

The workcamp will be hosted by a local protestant church that is already involved in working with the refugees for many years. The premises of the church are plentiful, and volunteers will have a lot of space for sleeping, cooking, dining, relaxing, and for indoor and outdoor activities.

Location and leisure

There are plenty of possibilities for leisure time activities: playing football or canoeing as well as possibilities to visit some other cities. (e.g. Marburg, Frankfurt or Heidelberg).

Project hosted by

Since many years now we offer this successful workcamp together with the protestant community center "Petrusgemeinde". The international volunteers are invited to the Asylum Centre for two weeks to take part in the daily life of the refugees. In the study part of the camp, we want to inform about the situation of refugees in Germany and Europe, as well as the current developments in the area of Asylum-policies. We want you to get in contact with the residents of the Asylum Centre so that we can learn about their stories, issues, difficulties and perspectives.
The Asylum Centres for asylum seekers in Hessen are located at the edge of the city Giessen. There are currently around 2 000 asylum-seekers hosted in former army barracks. The refugees are in Germany because of various reasons, e.g. political, ethnic and religious persecution or poverty. Usually, they stay at the facility for few months until a decision has been made about their application. Sometimes they are sent to other centers or to other “safe countries” where they entered the European Union, or to their countries of origin. Most of the people living in the Asylum Centres in Giessen are from Turkey, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Eritrea, Ukraine and Balkan countries: young men, women, children and older people. The asylum seekers live in simple conditions and are not allowed to work or leave the district in which they live. Their permission to stay in Germany often is limited and so is their contact with the locals living in the city.

Additional comments

As this workcamp can only be offered under very special conditions, we unfortunately need a whole list of additional things. We will ask for additional motivation letter in placement process and a self-declaration concerning the children and youth protection. You will need to provide a police record about good conduct as well. We will also need a proof that you are vaccinated against measles. Please bring sleeping bag, a pillow if needed, towels, camping mat, work clothes, bathing suit, music, your talents and something specific from your country.

Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced Inequalities Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Malaysia Malaysia: YCK 6B (NICE-25Y-0907E)

Dates

07/09/2025   -   15/09/2025

Feedback from 72 volunteers

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Place(s)
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Fee

GBP 490 i Fee is paid in two installments:

GBP 350 to be paid now.
MYR 800 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
11
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Nearest bus/train station
Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 14:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
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Work

Volunteers will help in guiding student in studies, setting a better environment to enhance a better learning environment. Be ready to provide attentive care from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday to Friday. It is also important to have nice exchange with several children sleeping in the school building! Some group activities will be arranged by the school and teachers.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will stay in the school. Meal will be provided. Sleeping bag is necessary (mat is also recommended since the floor is hard). Water is very valuable, so the volunteers should be aware of not wasting it when washing the clothes and taking a bath.

Location and leisure

Location: The school is located in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the city, so you can sometimes enjoy café, night market, etc. in the evening (but not till too late!). Leisure: Visitation to the other community school around, local sports, visit around Kuala Lumpur city, and the cultural heritage of Malaysia, cultural exchange events.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2018 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) is a non-profit organization that caters to the needs of children in and around Chow Kit. They run two drop-in centers in Chow Kit and one safe home for children who are in need of temporary guardianship. YCK operate in partnership with Ministry of Women and Child Welfare. YCK developed out of Nur Salam and was incorporated in 2011. The past workcamps since 2018 Sep. have been successful and in 2024, 48 vols. from Japan, Mexico and Italy joined 4 workcamps with creating great impact!

Additional comments

Study theme: Situation of refugees and other disadvantaged children in each country. Local SDGs (2030 goals) of YCK Participation fee: 1,050 MYR (225 EUR by the rate on 2025 Feb. 16th) for 14 days and 800 MYR (172 EUR) for 9 days to be paid on your arrivals. 10% less for repeaters of MOVE workcamps or those from less expensive countries. Other: The Local SDGs made by the project leader (in Japanese, but you can see the pictures!) https://www.nice1.gr.jp/files/user/reports/YckAyaka2023.pdf

Requirements

High motivation to work with the kids and to respect local culture/ way. Experience of similar type of service is welcomed!

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Reduced Inequalities
Malaysia Malaysia: YCK 6 (NICE-25Y-0907D)

Dates

07/09/2025   -   20/09/2025

Feedback from 72 volunteers

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Refugees
2
Place(s)
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full for < 18

Fee

GBP 534 i Fee is paid in two installments:

GBP 350 to be paid now.
MYR 1050 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
11
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Nearest bus/train station
Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 14:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
Map

Work

Volunteers will help in guiding student in studies, setting a better environment to enhance a better learning environment. Be ready to provide attentive care from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday to Friday. It is also important to have nice exchange with several children sleeping in the school building! Some group activities will be arranged by the school and teachers.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will stay in the school. Meal will be provided. Sleeping bag is necessary (mat is also recommended since the floor is hard). Water is very valuable, so the volunteers should be aware of not wasting it when washing the clothes and taking a bath.

Location and leisure

Location: The school is located in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the city, so you can sometimes enjoy café, night market, etc. in the evening (but not till too late!). Leisure: Visitation to the other community school around, local sports, visit around Kuala Lumpur city, and the cultural heritage of Malaysia, cultural exchange events.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2018 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) is a non-profit organization that caters to the needs of children in and around Chow Kit. They run two drop-in centers in Chow Kit and one safe home for children who are in need of temporary guardianship. YCK operate in partnership with Ministry of Women and Child Welfare. YCK developed out of Nur Salam and was incorporated in 2011. The past workcamps since 2018 Sep. have been successful and in 2024, 48 vols. from Japan, Mexico and Italy joined 4 workcamps with creating great impact!

Additional comments

Study theme: Situation of refugees and other disadvantaged children in each country. Local SDGs (2030 goals) of YCK Participation fee: 1,050 MYR (225 EUR by the rate on 2025 Feb. 16th) for 14 days and 800 MYR (172 EUR) for 9 days to be paid on your arrivals. 10% less for repeaters of MOVE workcamps or those from less expensive countries. Other: The Local SDGs made by the project leader (in Japanese, but you can see the pictures!) https://www.nice1.gr.jp/files/user/reports/YckAyaka2023.pdf

Requirements

High motivation to work with the kids and to respect local culture/ way. Experience of similar type of service is welcomed!

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Reduced Inequalities