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Tanzania Tanzania: Youth leadership and Sports (UV.08-03)

Dates

01/05/2024   -   30/04/2025

Feedback from 25 volunteers

Tags

Sport
Study
Educational

Fee

USD 876 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 300 is to be paid after acceptance.

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

Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
4
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Dar es Salaam (DAR)
Nearest bus/train station
Mbagala Bus terminal
Wi-Fi
Yes
Map

Work

Volunteer will be engaged and assist in the activities of the project. Youth Leadership programs include activities such as:-
o Intercultural exchange
o Outdoor education
o organizing events, sports,
o intergenerational knowledge exchange
o work experience,
o public speaking
o Life skills development.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be at the host families located at the eco-village. Basic accommodation facilities like water, electricity and toilets will be available. Expect to share room with other volunteer or family member of the same gender. Food will be provided with the host family. Volunteers with special dietary requirements should inform us in advance for arrangement. Volunteers are expected not to be guest but part of the family, engaging and participate in house chaos and other social activities happening in the family.

Location and leisure

Vigoa is an urban multicultural community located about 25km from Julius Nyerere International airport, Dar es Salaam and about the same distance from Dar es Salaam city Centre. A good number of social services are available including mobile phone signals, Police station, financial and shopping centers, etc. All this makes this community attractive and accessible for people to live, work and visit. The community is accessible through public and private transport systems. Location of Chamazi community provides access to many leisure activities. There is a sports complex, clubs and entertainment centers nearby. Been in this community you have also access to City tour, visiting museums and historical site, a day tour to Bongoyo Island, Swimming and water related relaxation in Bagamoyo or Zanzibar.

Project hosted by

UVIKIUTA-Chamazi Youth center is a place designated to provide youth-led and youth friendly activities in the community. Youth leadership been one of the activities is aiming to offer opportunities to young men and women in developing the ability to analyze their own strengths and weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and abilities to carry them out. We are a collaborative initiative that brings together young people of all backgrounds for mentorship, training, networking, and capacity building.

Directions to meeting point

Vigoa is located about 25km south of Dar es Salaam city Centre. It is accessible by Public transport from the main centers by taking buses going to Mbande Kisewe. Drop off at Mikumi bus stop and walk few meters ahead and on your right side is UVIKIUTA sign. Due to the complex of public transport in Dar es Salaam, volunteers will be picked either at the airport, Bus stations, and railway stations or accommodation facility within Dar es Salaam city Centre. Thanks to technology, volunteers can now use UBBER or BOLT apps to locate the venue by designated transport service providers.

Additional comments

o Once a volunteer is accepted an official invitation letter from us will be issued. Take enough time to apply the since visa or work permit/resident permits application process can take long.
o Visas, Work/resident permits are applied and issued online. Applicants are advised to make their applications through the official Tanzania Immigration website www.immigration.go.tz ONLY or directly through the link: visa.immigration.go.tz and Not through any other links.
o Who need and who does not need visa to come to Tanzania? https://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/countries-which-are-not-required-to-apply-for-visa .
o Resident and work permits are mandatory for project lasting from 91 days.
o Our staff will be available through out to provide support in the process of visa or work/resident permits application.

Requirements

o Have a skills and knowledge on Youth development issues
o Have English language skills and an interest to learn the local Language (Kiswahili). Optional language classes will be provided.
o Skills and Interest to teach foreign languages (English, French, German etc.)
o Interest to work with teenagers and Youth; provide support on homework’s and after school activities.
o Open minded and ready to be challenged
o Interested in other cultures and local realities
o Patient and committed, creative and easy to adopt to the situations
o Able to work under less supervision and minimum resources
o Work under Tanzanian Laws, culture, tradition and customs as regard to teens and Youth care.
o Certificate of good conduct

South Africa South Africa: SAVWA Climate Justice Work Camp (0089)

Dates

04/11/2024   -   18/11/2024

Feedback from 6 volunteers

Tags

Educational
Environmental
Social

Fee

USD 832 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 260 is to be paid after acceptance.

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

Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
5
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Johannesburg (JNB)
Nearest bus/train station
O.R. Tambo International Airport

Work

Type of Work: The South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association (SAVWA) Climate Justice Work Camp is an initiative to encourage our younger generation to realise the rising climate change our world is experiencing.

Volunteer Tasks: Volunteers will have an opportunity to get hands on tasks from they will set in addressing climate justice in our community of Soshanguve, through advocacy, clean up campaign and various methods to get our message out.

We will have various community interactions and work on various activities within the local community. Volunteers are encouraged to bring an open mind as we will have various activities to keep them busy for the work camp period.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Accommodation will be in a house and venue of activities in Soshanguve. Participants will be required to bring their own sleeping bags. The accommodation has a simple bathroom with shower and there is running water. The accommodation and workplace have flushing toilets and do have electricity.

Language: The community has multi-cultural people and English is mostly spoken with local languages such as Ndebele, Zulu, and other local languages

What to bring: Sleeping bag, mosquito spray/lotion, sandals, shoes are advisable. Warm clothes at night, as it may turn out to be chilly; Torch or flash light and arts and cultural items.

Location and leisure

Leisure Activities: The Weekend is meant to be for free tours that the group can organize by themselves at their own expense. All our work camps are reserved for cultural nights when each volunteer can present her/his country and culture.

Requirements: Qualification of participants: Open minded, ready to interact with other people of different cultural background - Positive attitude - Willing to share his/her experiences - Flexible to live/stay in simple living conditions - Flexible to eat local food - No experience needed at all.

Project hosted by

The South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association (SAVWA) will contribute towards the development of South African communities both urban and rural through local, national, regional and international volunteers to work together towards the cultural, economic, socio-political well-being of young people and marginalised persons or groups through empowerment work camps programs and promotion of sustainable development.

The South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association shall work and collaborate with other Volunteer driven organisation, Regional Work Camp Associations, and organisations.

South Africa Volunteer Work Camp Association is a member of Southern African Workcamp Cooperation (SAWC), Partner with Service Civil International (SCI), Full member of Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) and Partner Member of Alliance if European Voluntary Service Organisations.

Directions to meeting point

Book your tickets to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa

Take the Gautrain from OR Tambo International Airport located upstairs of the Arrival Lounge to Pretoria station. Purchase a train card once you exit the airport to follow online on www.gautrain.co.za This is a world class train safe and reliable.

You will change train at Marlboro station take train going towards Pretoria station on Platform A. Once a Pretoria station just wait for SAVWA official to pick you up.

Please reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria and let us know of their date of arrival and departure.

Requirements

The work camp participation fee is strictly Euro 260 and this covers simple accommodation, food and project expenses office running/administrative expenses, certificate of participation during the camp, communication prior to, during and after the camp. Please note that this does not include travel expenses to and from the camp, pick up from airport so participants are asked to reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria.

South Africa South Africa: International Volunteer Day Month (0090)

Dates

02/12/2024   -   16/12/2024

Feedback from 6 volunteers

Tags

Study
Children
Social

Fee

USD 832 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 260 is to be paid after acceptance.

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

Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
5
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Johannesburg (JNB)
Nearest bus/train station
O.R. Tambo International Airport

Work

Recognition of 5th December (World Volunteer Day) to recognise all the valuable volunteers in our community and organisation at large

Volunteer Tasks: The work camp activities will include community work in and around Pretoria and includes working with children and also voluntary services to the community of Soshanguve.
We will honour our volunteers for the month with one special day activity dedicated to all volunteers for the year

Accomodation and food

What to bring: Sleeping bag, sun cream, mosquito spray/lotion, sandals, working gloves and closed shoes are advisable. Rain coat, light working clothes during working hours and warm clothes at night, as it may turn out to be chilly; Torch or flash light;

Accommodation: Accommodation will be in a home, Pretoria. Participants will be required to bring their own sleeping bags. The accommodation has a simple bathroom with shower and there is running water. The accommodation and work place have flushing toilets and do have electricity.

Language: The community has multi-cultural people and English is mostly spoken with local languages such as Ndebele, Zulu, and other local languages

Location and leisure

Leisure Activities: The Weekend is meant to be for free tours that the group can organize by themselves at their own expense. All our work camps are reserved for cultural nights when each volunteer can present her/his country and culture.

Requirements: Qualification of participants: Open minded, ready to interact with other people of different cultural background - Positive attitude - Willing to share his/her experiences - Flexible to live/stay in simple living conditions - Flexible to eat local food - No experience needed at all.

Project hosted by

Book your tickets to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa

Take the Gautrain from OR Tambo International Airport located upstairs of the Arrival Lounge to Pretoria station. Purchase a train card once you exit the airport to follow online on www.gautrain.co.za This is a world class train safe and reliable.

You will change train at Marlboro station take train going towards Pretoria station on Platform A. Once a Pretoria station just wait for SAVWA official to pick you up.

Please reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria and let us know of their date of arrival and departure

Directions to meeting point

Book your tickets to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa

Take the Gautrain from OR Tambo International Airport located upstairs of the Arrival Lounge to Pretoria station. Purchase a train card once you exit the airport to follow online on www.gautrain.co.za This is a world class train safe and reliable.

You will change train at Marlboro station take train going towards Pretoria station on Platform A. Once a Pretoria station just wait for SAVWA official to pick you up.

Please reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria and let us know of their date of arrival and departure.

Requirements

The work camp participation fee is strictly Euro 260 and this simple accommodation, food and project expenses office running/administrative expenses, certificate of participation during the camp, covers communication prior to, during and after the camp. Please note that this does not include travel expenses to and from the camp, pick up from airport so participants are asked to reserve a small amount of money for transport to the camp and vice-verse. We advise all volunteers to ask for advice from us when they are planning to book their ticket to Pretoria

Estonia Estonia: WINTER VIKINGS VILLAGE (EST WVV)

Dates

08/12/2024   -   18/12/2024

Feedback from 161 volunteers

Tags

Manual Work

Already accepted volunteers from

France Germany + more

Fee

USD 762 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 195 is to be paid after acceptance.

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

Age
17 - 88
Max number of volunteers
8
Still room for
2 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Tallinn (TLL)
Nearest bus/train station
Tallinn
Map

Work

The main work is the keeping up of Vikings Village which involves cleaning, fixing, painting. Other part of work is helping with various event preparations such as decorations set up, putting tents and tables and other odd jobs depending on event. The work is physical.

Accomodation and food

The accommodation conditions are very simple - in Viking house but beds are provided. Please bring your sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available on site. There are fireplaces where you can prepare meals on Fire, while some meals will be prepared for you indoors at the main house.

Location and leisure

Location30 km from Tallinn along Tartu road, at Pirita river shore. More information: www.viikingitekyla.ee Leisure timeThere are a lot of interesting natural and historical sights and places around the area. This camp is perfect for people who enjoy being close to the nature and are interested in traditions and history. On the last evening there will be a theatrical and special FX performance at the fortress. You can help in preparations of show and other events and enjoy it. It is planned to visit Tallinn the capital of Estonia to see and enjoy its famous Christmas Market https://christmasmarket.ee/en/

Project hosted by

Estonian people have lived in these lands since ancient times and ancient Estonians were known as a wise and mysterious people. They have been described as a nation of witches and sorcerers, and for good reason. While later periods of Estonian history can be learned about in a number of places across the country, the Viking Age (8th to 11th century) in our lands has not received much attention. The Viking Village is the result of one man s long-lived dream and the boldness and initiative of young enthusiasts. It all started in 2005, when the current chieftains of the Viking Village discovered an ancient and mysterious location on the scenic bank of the Pirita River, which could not have been a better place to build an ancient Estonian Viking village.The mission of the Viking Village is to give people a sense of what ancient life was like and to provide a place to relax and learn to know themselves as well as their environment. It is a place where you can take a break from fast-paced modern life and discover the Viking within yourself. The Viking Village is constantly being expanded and improved. Today, we have completed roughly half of the planned village, which means that there is at least as much to come More information: www.viikingitekyla.eeNB This particular shift takes place in winter time and this gives a great chance for participants to learn about ancient winter traditions of Vikings and to experience winter conditions in Estonia i of course having a good fun.

Directions to meeting point

TBC

Requirements

Special requirementsYou need to be open-minded and willing to adapt to the simple conditions of life in Vikings Village. Be ready for independent work as well as teamwork. It is helpful if you have some technical skills: repairs, building, woodwork, fire etc. Driving license is an advantage. Smoking and drinking alcohol are not permitted during the work days. Age of participants 17Participation feeDue to the lack of financial support for the project the participation fee of 195 Euro is requested from volunteers to cover the costs of board, leisure activities and 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 solution.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Latvia Latvia: Chartible Holiday Work Programme (YS-2024-10)

Dates

10/12/2024   -   20/12/2024

Feedback from 33 volunteers

Tags

Social
Cultural

Already accepted volunteers from

Hong Kong

Fee

USD 930 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 350 is to be paid after acceptance.

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

Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
7 Male + 6 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Riga (RSC)
Nearest bus/train station
Bauska bus station
Map

Work

The tasks are not listed in the sequence of events
We welcome you to our Charitable Work Programme for this holiday season! In this programme we invite you to embrace the holiday spirit by helping disenvataged and vulnerable people when they need it the most. Our ogranization is dedicated to helping foster a better and safer community for those in need and we hope you choose to spend your time doing good work with fellow young people.
During your time with us, you'll have the opportunity to:
× Explore the stunning natural surroundings of our country and its culture while helping locals and in your free time.
× Engage in hands-on activities to help vulnerable people and participate in local culture through Latvian traditions, various activities and tasks with the guidence of one of our members.
× Collaborate with peers in creating a better world for those around us, discovering little known facts and experiencing the winter beauty of the baltic.
× Participate in group discussions and debates on the impact of charitable work in the holiday season, the importance of maintaining holiday traditions and how they differ between countries.
× Take part in team-building exercises and work intended to foster comraderie and character.
× For the past 3 years, we have actively participated in a charity event “Bērnu prieks katrā mājā” (“Children’s joy in every home”), the main goal of the campaign is to create donation packages to bring Christmas joy to children and young people who, due to various life circumstances, are unable to experience the holiday spirit.

Accomodation and food

Meals during the camp will be taken together with the participants, all meals will be served from the cook or cafeteria with delivery. There will be snacks, fruits and vegetables available at any time.

Location and leisure

Bauska, with its rich cultural heritage and scenic environment, is the perfect location for hosting a camp. Right in the heart of the city, we invite you to join us for an exciting week filled with adventures and new discoveries. The camp will take place at the "Laiks jauniešiem" Energy Station, located in Bauska. This dynamic venue offers a vibrant atmosphere for various activities and learning experiences. From here, you'll have easy access to explore the city and discover the beauty of Bauska along with its offerings. We look forward to welcoming you to the camp, where getting to know Bauska will not only be interesting but also an exciting and unforgettable experience! The price also includes accommodation, sleeping will be provided on mattresses or in beds.

Project hosted by

"Laiks Jauniešiem" (Time for Youth) is a dynamic organization committed to empowering and supporting the youth of our community in their personal, educational, and social development. Our mission is to provide a diverse range of activities, events, and services designed to promote the well-being and growth of young people.
Our focus extends beyond merely offering activities; we are dedicated to fostering leadership skills, promoting social inclusion, and creating opportunities for learning and self-improvement. By engaging in initiatives such as charity marathons, educational programs, mentorship services, and sports activities, we aim to cultivate a supportive and enriching environment where young individuals can flourish.
At the heart of our organization is a dedication to active citizenship and community responsibility. We strive to advocate for the needs and rights of young people, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns addressed. Through our efforts, we seek to be a driving force for positive change in the lives of youth, empowering them to realize their full potential and become active, engaged members of society.
"Laiks Jauniešiem" is more than just a youth organization; we are a community of passionate individuals committed to making a difference. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for the youth of our community and beyond.

Directions to meeting point

Adress: Latvia, Bauska parish, Bauska bus station (Slimnīcas iela 11).
To get there from Riga Airport (RIX), take the 22 bus which stops right outside the airport terminal to the "AUTOOSTA" or "CENTRĀLTIRGUS" stop - the price is 2.00 EUR and can be purchased on the bus or at the NARVESEN kiosk in the airport, or online: https://www.rigassatiksme.lv/lv/biletes/bilesu-klasts-un-cenas-1/bilesu-iegade-22-marsruta-autobusa/. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
At Riga Bus Station, look for the RIGA-BAUSKA bus (7480 AS NORDEKA), which departs approximately twice per hour (https://www.1188.lv/satiksme/saraksti/rigas-sao/bauskas-ao/105317/105624/diena/2023-04-08 ) and goes all the way to the final stop, Bauska city bus station, where our representative will be waiting for you.
Any additional information: info@laiksjauniesiem.lv or katrina@laiksjauniesiem.lv

Requirements

. The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), meals, activities.