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Armenia Armenia: SMILE TO TREAT 2 (HUJ 3)

Dates

13/08/2026   -   26/08/2026

Feedback from 36 volunteers

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Environmental
Children
Cultural

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Spain Poland + more

Fee

USD 710 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
EUR 100 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
16 - 28
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Erevan (Yerevan) (EVN)
Nearest bus/train station
-
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Work

The aim of this work camp is to organize the leisure time of a small group of children with disabilities who are receiving treatment at the center, as well as to carry out environmental work on the center s grounds.Volunteers day begins with environmental tasks, including maintaining the grounds, cleaning the children s playground from weeds and grass, painting, and some renovation work. After the children finish their therapy, volunteers will engage them in activities such as drawing, sculpting, singing, dancing, physical exercises, and games. At the end of the work camp, volunteers and children will organize a final concert-performance.Volunteers will receive certificates at the end of the work camp.

Accomodation and food

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

Location and leisure

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

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Directions to meeting point

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

Additional comments

For volunteers from organizations without bilateral exchange with HUJ: 100 euro For teenage volunteers: 200 euro (in work camps with 3 places for teenagers)

Requirements

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

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Quality Education
Armenia Armenia: HOPESHINE 2 (HUJ4)

Dates

14/08/2026   -   27/08/2026

Feedback from 36 volunteers

Tags

Renovation
Children
Cultural

Already accepted volunteers from

France Serbia + more

Fee

USD 710 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
EUR 100 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 - 28
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
5 Male + 2 Female ( full for < 18)
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Erevan (Yerevan) (EVN)
Nearest bus/train station
-
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Work

The aim of this work camp is to carry out renovation tasks, including painting classroom walls, as well as maintaining and improving the school territory to enhance the learning environment for the children.In the second half of the day, volunteers will play and organize interactive activities with the children. Volunteers are encouraged to create games and activities, assist the children with learning tasks, and play outdoor games to help develop teamwork and cooperation skills.At the end of the work camp, volunteers and children will organize a final concert-performance.Volunteers will receive certificates at the end of the work camp.

Accomodation and food

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

Location and leisure

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

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Directions to meeting point

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

Additional comments

For volunteers from organizations without bilateral exchange with HUJ: 100 euro For teenage volunteers: 200 euro (in work camps with 3 places for teenagers)

Requirements

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

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Quality Education
Germany Germany: Landart Installation in the Lüneburg Heath (ijgd 16011)

Dates

15/08/2026   -   29/08/2026

Feedback from 724 volunteers

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Art
Cultural
Manual Work
1
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

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Turkey Russia Armenia Great Britain Mexico Ukraine Germany Taiwan Spain

Fee

USD 595
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Age
16 - 26
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hamburg (HAM)
Nearest bus/train station
Hamburg or Hanover, Next Trainstation: Soltau We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus or carsharing, that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Wi-Fi
Yes
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Work

The Springhornhof Foundation in the Lüneburg Heath is the funding organisation for one of Europe's pioneering landscape art projects. Renowned artists from all over the world have created more than forty works of land art here since the 1970s. Most of the works in this ‘open museum’ are freely accessible and blend gently into the natural surroundings. Others make a clearly visible statement in the landscape. During the first week of camp, you will help restore some land art works—cleaning surfaces, trimming bushes, and carrying out minor repairs. In the second week, you will get creative yourself—together with Marcel Große, an artist from Hamburg who explores the connection between art and science in his multimedia room installations. You will transfer your own designs onto the circular concrete foundation of a former artwork and then engrave them into the stone using hand tools. Your ideas and stories from nature and technology will thus become a permanent part of the landscape. At the end, you will present your work at a small opening ceremony on site.

Accomodation and food

In the guest studio of the Springhornhof and in the pilgrims' hostel of the parish next door. You cook together. Money for the food shopping is provided to you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any allergies when registering.

Location and leisure

Camp location: Where: Neuenkirchen, Lower Saxony; 85km from Hamburg, 90km from Hanover, 15km from Soltau.
Neuenkirchen has 5.500 residents and is located in the center of the nature park Lüneburg Heath, a unique cultural landscape and one of the most popular destinations for trips in Germany. There is an outdoor swimming pool, an ice cream parlour and you will have the opportunity to go horseback riding or visiting a sheep farm. Apart from that, you will have bikes provided, which you can use for trips into the Heath. Bigger cities like Hamburg, Hannover and Bremen can be easily reached by train. You are close to the adventure park Heidepark Soltau, a kart track, the Serengetipark (Animal Park), a bird park and a climbing park.

Project hosted by

Springhornhof Art Association and Foundation
https://springhornhof.de/

The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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Directions to meeting point

At the train station in Soltau (Han). Somebody from the Springhornhof will be waiting to pick you up and take you to your accommodation at 16:58 and 18:58, when the train arrives.

Additional comments

Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp

Requirements

You should be able to ride a bike, since the working sites are at different locations in the local area and you will cycle to each one.

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production Quality Education
Estonia Estonia: SPARTA 6 (EST TS6)

Dates

16/08/2026   -   27/08/2026

Feedback from 219 volunteers

Tags

Environmental

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Fee

USD 1230 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
EUR 550 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
14 - 18
Max number of volunteers
40
Still room for
14 Male + 16 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Tallinn (TLL)
Nearest bus/train station
Tallinn
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Work

ProgramThere are diverse activities in the camp program: canoeing, water scootering, tubing in the sea, running ATV, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, table tennis, archery, frisbee, disc-golf, trampolines, different competitions, cross, sport orientation in the forest on and on sea (navigation), fishing, bicycle trips to explore the area, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursions historical places of interest in the area, active games, picnics on a seaside, building sand and stones castles on the beach, Estonian sauna party, etc. Bikes are available for the whole camp duration free of charge. WorkThere will be also some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old local park from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, preparing fire woods for heating, berries and herbs picking to give the crop to the orphanage and seniors home, duty in a kitchen and around the camp once in a shift, etc. The work will be organised in cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school. Please note that the work described above is planned for the whole summer and it may change from one shift to another depending on local needs, the season and weather conditions.

Accomodation and food

AccommodationIn wooden huts set by the local school nearby the seaside (500 m away). Please bring your sleeping bag and mat. Showers, toilets are provided in the school and there will be additional bio-toilets set on camping site. You can use traditional Estonian sauna. There is washing machine at the camp. WiFi is available.CateringMeals are served 3 times a day. There are water machines with cold water. Catering takes place in the schools mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants are asked to help cleaning.Medical AidCamp staff members have medical certificates and are able to provide the first aid. And there is a car on call 24/7 which goes to the nearest hospital, which is 40km away, in more serious case of any emergency.

Location and leisure

LocationNova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many historic and cultural sites. More information on www.novavald.ee/index.php/1 The camp is located on former Nova basic schools territory. However, a lot of activities will be taking place at various sites outside Nova.Surroundings and camps infrastructureSchool buildingSports hallTable tennisWooden housesInformation centreRefreshments stall with water coolersGym equipment for fitness exercises on schools territoryFootball fieldBasketball court on the schools territoryVolleyball court on the beach4 lakes within 4 km from the camp side2 sand beaches in the distance from 0,5-7 kmForest Management Centre wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beachHiking paths marked by Forest DepartmentGrocery store and cafe

Project hosted by

ProjectThis camp is organized for teenagers by youth sport club Lukas-Basket which has been running national youth camps for 25 years and International ones for the past 15 years. International teenage camps will be hosted on seaside in the West of Estonia in Laanemaa County in the municipality of Nova. Beautiful nature, numerous historical places, 200 years long tradition of health resort, unique cultural events are the treasures of the County. Nova with warm sea bay, white sand, mushroom and berry crops, picturesque lakes, cobble stone road and many places of interest is ideal place for leisure. The aim of Nova camp is to give young people possibility to have active, healthy and meaningful summer vacations with different sport adventures, to enjoy unspoiled nature and to learn to live in harmony with it, but also to explore and realize their own capacities and limits. The program will include water activities, sport and ball games, eco-hikes, bicycle trips to places of interest, horse riding, fishing, rowing, acquaintance with local culture and many other exciting things. Mens sana in corpore sano (Healthy Spirit in Healthy Body) i this is the main message of the camp Besides all this, camp gives possibility for intensive contacts between local youth and their peers from abroad, showing youngsters the diversity of world cultures, broadening their horizons and encouraging active communication through games and creative activities. Finally, there will be some voluntary work for nature protection and to support local community. The area of the camp is about 3 hectares and it can host up to 60 youngsters on one shift. The age of local participants is 10-18. Local teenagers are mainly Russian-speaking of minority communities of Estonia. Videos from past camps are available here https://www.facebook.com/100001353283293/videos/1230983641495965/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwTAJF6pIGsfeature=youtu.be https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvqGZRs9FZMcxHtJfICjVJaLo6RT1J7B/view?usp=drivesdk

Directions to meeting point

Terminal and arrivals/ departureAirport, bus station, harbor in Tallinn; specially arranged bus to Nova. Pick up in the airport will be organized. Then participants will be accompanied either to the direct public bus or to taxi to go to the meeting point at Oismae tee 177, Oismae Sportmangude Hall (Sport Hall of Games) where group leaders will be waiting for them.On arrival day there is relaxation, getting to know each other, ball games in the sport hall, dinner, lodging for the night at the sport hall. Showers and WC are in the facility of the sport hall. On the next day there is a breakfast at 8 am and departure to camp site. On the last day of the camp there is a breakfast and departure at 11:30 am from the camp with the arrival to Tallinn airport by 13:00. If your departure is scheduled to an earlier hour a special transfer from the camp to the airport can be booked at additional fee. In case of earlier arrival or later departure accommodation in hostel can be booked upon request.

Requirements

Special requirementsParticipants have to be sporty, be ready to run up to 3 km and bike up to 40 km, independent enough, adaptable, curious and interested in active life style. Many activities will take place at different locations outside Nova, so it is crucial that you can ride bike to get there. Please bring sleeping bag, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. It s advisable to take thermal underwear. If possible, please take tick vaccination before coming. Please inform us beforehand about allergies, dietary requirements you have or others prescriptions from your doctor. Generally, the age of participants is 14-17, however exceptions are possible. NB Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp and this policy will be followed strictly Thus, if you cannot quit smoking for a while, it is probably better not to come. Camp common language is English. Local languages are Estonian and Russian.Participation feeUnlike a normal camp there will be not too much of work here. Nevertheless, participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Besides, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration and leadership. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 550 Euro, which covers all camp and program costs including transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp, and which has to be paid by bank transfer before the camp or by participants upon arrival to the camp. The bank details will be provided after the acceptance of the participant to the camp. NB Participants coming from outside Europe are asked to consult with us before paying fee by bank transfer to reduce high banking charges.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Gender Equality
France France: ARGENTINE (JR26/209)

Dates

16/08/2026   -   30/08/2026

Feedback from 109 volunteers

Tags

Renovation

Fee

USD 595
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Age
17 - 28
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
0 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Lyon (LYS)
Nearest bus/train station
AIGUEBELLE
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Work

Your mission: take part in the restoration and enhancement of one of the heritage landmarks of Argentine by helping to clean and restore the Tour des . .veques, located in the heart of the village cemetery, directly facing the church. Over the years, ivy and vegetation have progressively covered the tower, hiding part of its architecture and weakening certain sectionsof the structure. The aim of the project will be to bring this historic monument back to its former glory and allow both residents and visitors to rediscover this important piece of local heritage.128736;65039;The work to be carried out:The first part of the project will focus on carefully removing the ivy and vegetation currently covering large sections of the Tour des . .veques. This work will require patience, precision, and strong teamwork in order to preserve the structure while progressively revealing the original stonework beneath the vegetation.To ensure everyone s safety and provide access to the upper parts of the monument, professional scaffolding will be installed throughout the project. Participants will work in a secure environment and will be supervised by experienced leaders and technical professionals familiar with this type of restoration work.Depending on the progress of the workcamp and the condition of certain areas, small restoration and stone repair tasks may also be carried out. This could include stabilizing or repositioning damaged stones as part of the preservation and enhancement of the site. It will be a great opportunity to discover restoration techniques while actively contributing to a meaningful and visible project for the local community.This workcamp is a unique opportunity to help preserve a historic monument while living a strong collective experience in an exceptional setting in the heart of the French Alps. All equipment will be provided. Strong, closed-toe shoes are highly recommended.

Accomodation and food

Throughout the entire workcamp, you will be accommodated in a room within the village school, offering a simple and friendly colliving environment. Showers, toilets, and the kitchen area will all be located nearby, allowing the group to organize daily life easily and fully enjoy the collective experience.Meals will be prepared collectively by the participants using the facilities available on site. It will also be a great opportunity to share friendly moments together, discover each other s culinary traditions and specialties, and fully experience the spirit of exchange and solidarity that makes international volunteer workcamps so unique.

Location and leisure

Outside of the workcamp, your stay in Argentine will be filled with moments of discovery, sharing, and immersion in the heart of Savoyard mountain life. For two weeks, you will experience a strong collective adventure combining heritage, alpine nature, human encounters, and group living.129406; Walks and discovery of alpine landscapes You will have the opportunity to explore the many trails surrounding the village, between mountains, forests, rivers, and small traditional hamlets of the Maurienne Valley. These walks will allow you to discover preserved and varied landscapes in the peaceful and refreshing atmosphere typical of Alpine villages.9968;65039;Immersion in the heart of the French Alps Located in an exceptional natural environment, Argentine offers privileged access to the mountains and their breathtaking panoramas. Between impressive reliefs, green valleys, and surrounding peaks, you will discover a territory deeply shaped by its history, traditions, and strong connection to nature.127984; Discovering local heritage The project around the Tour des . .veques will also be an opportunity to learn more about the history of the village and Savoyard heritage. The church, cemetery, and old stone buildings all reflect a rich local history that residents will be happy to share with you.129309; Meetings with local residents and village life Throughout the stay, friendly moments will be organized with the inhabitants of the village. Shared meals, informal discussions, and local events will help create connections and offer insight into daily life in a mountain community where hospitality and solidarity remain very important values.128670; Discovering the Maurienne Valley The stay may also provide opportunities to explore the surrounding valley: traditional villages, alpine landscapes, local markets, and natural areas accessible by train or local transport. A great way to discover another side of the French Alps.127922; Group life and collective activities As in all international workcamps, collective living will play a central role in the experience. Games, shared meals, sports activities, spontaneous evenings, and group-organized events will shape daily life and help create strong bonds between participants.127881; A human and intercultural experience above all Beyond the project itself, this stay will above all be a human adventure. Through intercultural exchanges, community life, and the discovery of an authentic territory, everyone will have the opportunity to find their place, share experiences, and contribute to a strong collective dynamic in an exceptional setting in the heart of the Alps.

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Located in the heart of the Maurienne Valley in the French Alps, Argentine offers an exceptional setting for a volunteering experience combining mountains, nature, and community life. Surrounded by alpine peaks, forests, and hiking trails, the village provides a peaceful and refreshing environment, perfect for disconnecting from everyday life while taking part in a meaningful and useful project.Close to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and easily accessible from Chambery or Albertville, Argentine combines authenticity, local heritage, and wide open spaces. The area is deeply connected to Savoyard history and mountain culture, offering a slower and more genuine way of life focused on nature, sharing, and human connections.Throughout your stay, you will take part in a collective adventure shaped by work in the mornings and moments of discovery and exchange in the afternoons. Between group life, meetings with local residents, walks through alpine landscapes, and friendly evenings together, the experience goes far beyond a simple volunteer workcamp. Argentine quickly becomes a place of encounters, commitment, and unforgettable memories in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Directions to meeting point

128663; Getting to Argentine and 128506;65039; The meeting point is set in front of the Argentine town hall, located in the center of the village.128646; From Lyon: Take a train towards the Maurienne Valley and get off at Aiguebelle SNCF train station.128694; and 9794;65039;Upon arrival:Your group leader will pick you up at Aiguebelle station and accompany you to the workcamp site. Please make sure to arrive on time to help with the organization of group arrivals.128338; More information about train schedules: http://www.voyages-sncf.com

Requirements

In the context of group life, qualities such as listening, respect, tolerance and open-mindedness will be required.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education
Iceland Iceland: SEEDS 066. Photography in Reykjavík - Culture Night (SEEDS 066)

Dates

16/08/2026   -   24/08/2026

Feedback from 251 volunteers

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Art
Study
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Place(s)
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Already accepted volunteers from

Poland Czech Republic

Fee

USD 1345 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
EUR 650 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
16 - 20
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
2 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Reykjavik (KEF)
Nearest bus/train station
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ)
Map

Work

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.

Accomodation and food

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.

Location and leisure

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.

Project hosted by

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.

Directions to meeting point

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) on August 16 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.

Additional comments

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

Requirements

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.

Italy Italy: Wild adventure in Sabina’s Mountain (LUNARTEEN25)

Dates

17/08/2026   -   28/08/2026

Feedback from 292 volunteers

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Manual Work
Environmental
2
Place(s)
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Already accepted volunteers from

Germany Spain Czech Republic + more

Fee

USD 884 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Nearest airport
Roma (Rome) (FCO)
Nearest bus/train station
Closest Airport: Rome Fiumicino FCO, Rome Ciampino CIA Closest train/bus station: Poggio Mirteto train station
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Work

The workcamp will focus on restoring the mountain hut and its surroundings, preparing the place for the winter season and future projects. Participants will engage in hands-on tasks, contributing to the upkeep of the space. The camp will involve volunteers in a variety of maintenance activities, from artistic and painting projects to wood collection and manual work, allowing room for creativity and responding to the immediate needs of the site. The daily workload will be approximately 6 hours per day.

Accomodation and food

Rifugio Cognolo is a charming mountain hut featuring three main areas: a fully equipped kitchen, a multipurpose room, and a covered patio. The hut is off the grid, with electricity provided by solar panels, and does not have Wi-Fi. Facilities include two bathrooms, one of which is an outdoor dry toilet, and solar-heated showers. The indoor spaces will be primarily used by staff for cooking and as shelter in case of rain, while volunteers will sleep in tents in the camping area surrounding the hut. Please note that, considering the altitude of the shelter, it is essential to bring appropriate equipment, such as a thermal sleeping bag, to stay comfortable during colder nights.
Volunteers will take an active role in managing the space, including cleaning and meal preparation, through organized cooking and cleaning shifts. They will have access to a pantry and will plan and prepare weekly menus, taking into account allergies, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs.
Participants can bring typical dry food of their countries to share, but note that there won’t be a fridge.
Alcohol and drugs are not allowed in the camp.

Location and leisure

Rifugio Cognolo sits at 1000m above sea level in the Sabine Mountains, near the village of Casperia. It is reachable by a moderately challenging 2.5 hour hike, offering volunteers the chance to fully immerse themselves in a setting far removed from everyday life, surrounded by beech forests and breathtaking mountain views. The camp is located in Bassa Sabina, about an hour away from Rome, a rural region defined by the striking contrast between rugged mountain ranges, gentle rolling hills, and the fertile plains of the Tiber River valley with olive groves, vineyards, and small hillside villages dotting the landscape.
The free time activity will be organized by the leaders to allow participants to explore the surroundings.
Due to the relative isolation of the mountain hut, visits to Rome or other nearby towns will not be possible during the workcamp.

Project hosted by

The camp is made in collaboration with the association ALA. Since 2009, ALA association has been working to develop the rural area where it is based, revitalizing the spaces it occupies. Over the years, it has transformed abandoned structures into vibrant community hubs, welcoming both locals and international youth, who have been an integral part of the renovation process. The mountains play a central role in the community, serving for years as a space of active work aimed at making them more accessible through trail cleaning and marking. Through non-formal education and a learning by doing approach, the association offers a place to explore and challenge ourselves, discover our limits, and celebrate our strengths.

Requirements

Volunteers will sleep in tents so they have to bring their sleeping bag. Participants must carry their belongings in a backpack, as they will arrive at the camp site on foot. It is important to bring proper equipment such as comfortable clothes and hiking shoes.

Mongolia Mongolia: Children's home farm-12 (MCE-17)

Dates

18/08/2026   -   31/08/2026

Feedback from 17 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
Construction
Children

Fee

USD 845 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
USD 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
7 Male + 7 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Ulan Bator (ULN)
Nearest bus/train station
Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Khaan International airport or International train station of Ulaanbaatar
Wi-Fi
Yes
Map

Work

The main activities include farming vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, radishes, and others at the farming camp, as well as organizing leisure activities with children from the children’s home. Volunteers may also work on building concrete fences to protect the new farm. It can be quite tiring, but let’s enjoy it.

Accomodation and food

Summer house and Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). Need to bring Sleeping Bag! Cook by volunteers with local staff.

Location and leisure

45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is “BUHUUGIIN HURAL”. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain.

Project hosted by

Since 2000, volunteers from all over the world have participated in summer programs designed to help improve the vegetable farm at the Childcare Center of Mongolia (Children's Home). However, between 2014-2018 they decided to discontinue their farming activities due to a lack of human resources and the unavailability of farming land. In 2017, our organization managed to rent farming land for the Children's Home, and they resumed their farming activities on this new land. As a result, our cooperation with their farm restarted in 2018. One of the main roles of international volunteers will be assisting with the farming work at the Children's Home.

Directions to meeting point

We will pick up volunteers from the airport or train station

Additional comments

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

Requirements

Big friendly heart and to like farming/physical works and be flexible/ adaptable

Estonia Estonia: FAMILY CAMP AT KIIDI FARM (EST F1)

Dates

19/08/2026   -   26/08/2026

Feedback from 219 volunteers

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Manual Work

Fee

USD 820 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 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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Age
3 - 88
Max number of volunteers
40
Still room for
20 Male + 20 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Tallinn (TLL)
Nearest bus/train station
Voru
Map

Work

Various works in the forest: planting pine trees, cutting unwanted trees and bushes, burning old tree brunches and brushwood, preparing firewood for heating the farm; also, some odd jobs around the farm buildings as well as general household work. Most of the work will be outdoors. There can be also some light maintaining works indoors if weather is too rainy. The work will be usually 3-5 hours a day. The rest of the time will be spent to get acquainted with the area, its natural and historical sites as well as with local people. Local people will join the camp for work and leisure.

Accomodation and food

In the farmhouse in 2-4-bedded rooms depending on the size of family. WC, showers, hot water, sauna is available. Hosts will prepare meals themselves, however, participants will be asked to help out in the kitchen. There is a possibility to cook your favourite national dish sharing recipe with others.

Location and leisure

LocationThe charm of Haanja Uplands in South Estonia lies in its lovely hilly landscape, winding roads and numerous lakes. Most of its ancient villages, special dialect, handicraft, and customs have been preserved until today. The whole area, called Vorumaa, is an area of outstanding beauty. It is famous for its diverse and very well-preserved nature. Untouched forests with wildlife, deep valleys, hills, 170 small lakes with extremely clean water, numerous rivers with caves in the steep banks - you can find everything there. Kiidi Farm is situated 15 km south of Voru, capital of the County, which has a population of 12 000 people and lies about 250 km south-east of Tallinn, very close to the Latvian border. The closest town to Kiidi Farm is Rouge (3km) with a population of less than 1000 people. More information here www.visitestonia.com; www.visitvoru.ee Leisure timeThere are many possibilities for leisure time, especially for those who love nature: acquaintance with nature of the area, hiking, swimming, etc. Excursions to the numerous places of interest of the County of Voru, including visit to Haanja National Park with the Estonian highest point are planned. Volunteers will have a very good chance to get in close contact with the local people, experience local traditions and learn some customs i for instance like hot Estonian sauna

Project hosted by

ProjectFor a decade EstYES promotes camps where parents and children can participate together. The idea is to create a kind of temporary community where adults and children can share ideas of voluntary activity for the benefit of rural area. Camp schedule allows adults to act as volunteers like in any other voluntary camp working 4-5 hours a day for practical tasks. Meanwhile children work as well, in the sense that they take part in the activities helping parents and sharing easy tasks with them. Local hosts supported by parents care about the children during the working activities, providing snacks, proposing games and activities, etc. In the daily free time and during days off group excursions and other activities will be organised by the local hosts. Parents can join the camp in pair or alone with their children. Some English is necessary for parents in order to communicate among them and with the campleader. The camp follows a positive experience of almost 20 years VenueIt is a very long tradition for EstYES to organize international workcamps in co-operation with Kiidi Farm located in the Voru County in the South of Estonia. With the support of the state and local authorities the eco- and farm sustainable tourism has been developed in this area. Besides promoting the environmental tourism, this initiative supports rural development, which is an important issue for Estonia. Estonian Association of Farm Tourism has launched several projects, and Kiidi Farm, where the camp takes place, is one of them. It is run by large Piho family with 8 kids, who were kids when we started our cooperation but are young adults of different age now. Nevertheless, they continue to contribute to the camp success. More information on Kiidi Farm is on site www.kiidi.ee

Directions to meeting point

TBC

Requirements

Special requirementsThe camp is open for families with their children, generally aged 3 to 13, however the kids age is flexible. Parents can come in pairs or alone. English is the camp common language.Participation feeSince we do not receive any funds to support your participation in this camp neither from the state nor from private sponsors, you are asked to contribute towards cost of board, lodging, local transport, leisure time program, etc. The fee has to be paid by participants by bank transfer, and it is 255 Euro for every adult and 195 Euro for every child.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Sustainable Cities and Communities
Tanzania Tanzania: Eco village |Youth leadership (TZ.UVI-2619)

Dates

23/08/2026   -   05/09/2026

Feedback from 38 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Study
Social

Fee

USD 941 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 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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Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Dar es Salaam (DAR)
Nearest bus/train station
The nearest bus/Ferry terminal: Dar main railways station, Ferry terminal
Wi-Fi
Yes
Map

Work

  1. Eco-village activities: Assist in sustainable farming like organic gardening, forestry (Tree nurseries establishment), and waste management involving composting, recycling.

    2. Assist on daily activities of the Youth center that includes general cleaning, garden and setting/preparing seminar and conference halls for various events.

    3. Assist in welcoming and attending visitors of the Youth Center

    4. Assist in teaching foreign languages for Youth and adults. (Could be English, French etc.)

    5. Assist teens on remedial classes after school hours.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be at the residential house at the Eco village. Volunteers should expect to share rooms. Three meals will be provided at accommodation where volunteer will enjoy actively participation in meals preparation, dish washing and kitchen cleaning. For sustainability reasons, we will consume only food available in the area/Region. However vegetarian meals will be available.

Location and leisure

Chamazi is an urban community in the Temeke district of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the area is also home to the Azam Football Club and its stadium, the Azam complex stadium. It is also home of UVIKIUTA Youth center and proposed eco village development. It's a developing area that was once rural and is now a mix of informal settlements and a growing community, with increasing businesses and services. Chamazi is located about 20km from Dar es Salaam international airport. It covers the area of 27.1 square kilometers and population of 203,327 as per 2022 census. Major economic activities of the community are agriculture/urban farming, construction, and various small-scale formal and informal businesses and services.

Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays will be free. However, you are advised as well to have an allowance of extra 2-3 days before or after the project to enjoy the most of Dar es salaam and nearby attractions. To have a great time in Dar es Salaam, enjoy the city's cultural and historical sites, relax at its beaches, and experience the local life through markets and food. Popular activities include visiting the National Museum, exploration of kivukoni fish markets, coco beach relaxation, for a day trip, consider an island escape to Bongoyo Island or historical town of Bagamoyo. Other options include a week trip to Zanzibar or Mikumi National Park.

Project hosted by

Chamazi Youth center is facility owned by UVIKIUTA-Tanzania. The center serves the dual purpose of accommodating unstructured social interaction among different age groups and providing instructional classes all in a safe, supervised environment. The center offers activities and services during non-school hours to children and teens (ages 10-18), including recreation, health and fitness, citizenship and leadership development, remedial classes, Learning foreign Languages, Volunteering and counseling for problems such as drug and alcohol abuse.

It is a place where various Youth and adults’ trainings and other social events are conducted. Another project of UVIKIUTA is the proposed eco-village which is expected to be intentionally designed to be sustainable and regenerate its social and natural environments. It is a model of living that integrates four dimensions of sustainability—ecological, economic, social, and cultural—through participatory local processes. The project aims contribute in lowering environmental impact, often by using renewable energy, locally sourced food, and regenerative practices.

Directions to meeting point

Pick up point will be either any accommodation with Dar es salaam city center or Airport

Additional comments

Information regarding who needs or not need visa to come to Tanzania is indicated in the Immigration Tanzania website: https://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/countries-which-are-not-required-to-apply-for-visa . Online Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website www.immigration.go.tz . Ordinary visa with humanitarian and charity activities (A6) is recommended. Volunteer with no relevant visa will not be accepted to join the project. UVIKIUTA provides supporting documents required for visa application.

Requirements

No special requirements beyond a willingness to participate and an enthusiasm for making a difference. However, these minimum requirements must be met:

  1. Age Eligibility: volunteers to be at least 16 years old, though some allow younger participants with parental consent.

  2. A Positive Attitude: Enthusiasm, an open mind, and the ability to work well with others.

  3. Adaptability: The capacity to adjust to new environments, unexpected changes in plans, and different living conditions

  4. Commitment: Reliability and the dedication to see a project through, even if it is short-term

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Action Sustainable Cities and Communities
Japan Japan: Maki 4 (NICE-26V-0824A)

Dates

24/08/2026   -   29/08/2026

Feedback from 82 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
Environmental
Social

Fee

USD 652 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
JPY 9000 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
6 - 99
Max number of volunteers
5
Still room for
2 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Tokyo (TYO)
Nearest bus/train station
The nearest international airport is Tokyo (NRT or HNH). From Tokyo to the meeting point near the project, it takes 5 hours by express bus. Volunteers need to arrive at the airport in Tokyo by the end of Aug. 23 and can leave there from the beginning of Aug. 30.

Work

Volunteers will help their organic farm by weeding in the rice and vegetable fields, planting vegetables, taking care of goats and chicken and also renovate the trails and the traditional house, help their house works such as cooking, washing, carrying the stuffs from the down village. Be ready to work for quite a long time (06:00-18:00 with some brakes) and hard. Kids may sometimes be separated to plan in the nature with care of some adults.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will sleep in a few rooms of the house that is a very beautiful cultural heritage and equips the basic facilities such as water, electricity and a bath room! They will have meals, meetings and social life with Kyodo Gakusha members in the main building (just 30 meters far). Meals will be cooked by volunteers together with the members by turns. Sleeping bag is not necessary.

Location and leisure

Maki is located in the beautiful place near “Japanese Northern Alps”, at about 900 meters asl. and there is something remained here that most of Japanese areas have lost in modernization. Other activities - Various play in the nature! As this is only 6 days workcamp, there is no free day, so if the volunteers want to enjoy the sightseeing (e.g., Hakuba), they should do it before/ after the workcamp!

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Kyodo Gakusha (since 2000 here), a cooperative community where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who want to learn farming, who want to live in the nature, etc. They have 5 communities in Japan incl. Maki and grow animals and vegetables in an ecological, organic way. Maki is located in a very isolated area (not accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains!), so it once became an abandon village in 1970s and then, was revived by Kyodo Gakusha. Over 10 people were living till several years ago, but less and less in these years (almost nobody in the winter), so vols. are needed even more!
*Outcome of this project: In 2025, we had 20 STVs for 4 short term workcamps and 3 LMTVs from 9 countries who greatly contributed to their protecting the houses, farming and caring animals that was difficult to finish by the time they needed without volunteers! See the long-term goal of this project as Local SDGs made by the previous project leader at https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/2019-ep3-188767935 (only in Japanese, sorry, but you can still enjoy the pictures!)

Additional comments

Study theme - 2030 goals of Kyodo Gakusha and children's growth in each country Participation fee - 9,000 JPY (50 EUR by the rate on 2025 Nov. 3rd) of NICE Volunteers fee need to be paid in advance either by Card or PayPal. This is used for the project preparation/ coordination such as the transportation of the staff/ camp leaders, visa invitation cost, publications, etc. while the meals and the accommodation are provided by the local host by free (so, your fee is not used for those things!). Child is exempted, but need to pay 6,000 JPY per child for the meals instead to be paid on the arrivals. Other - The popular documentary film for this place was broadcasted in 2015 at arayashiki-movie.jp/en/.

Requirements

Families (no age limit for the children!) are specially welcomed! Up to 4 persons (1-2 kids) per family. Parents volunteers need to be physically strong and flexible to respect the way of the local host. Motivation letter is needed!

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger Reduced Inequalities
Iceland Iceland: SEEDS 070. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - August (SEEDS 070.)

Dates

25/08/2026   -   02/09/2026

Feedback from 251 volunteers

Tags

Art
Study

Already accepted volunteers from

Hungary

Fee

USD 1345 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
EUR 650 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
16 - 20
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
5 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Reykjavik (KEF)
Nearest bus/train station
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ)
Map

Work

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.

Accomodation and food

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.

Location and leisure

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.

Project hosted by

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.

Directions to meeting point

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) on August 25 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.

Additional comments

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

Requirements

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.

Indonesia Indonesia: Star Paws Stray Cat Project (Summer STV 02)

Dates

30/08/2026   -   12/09/2026

Feedback from 2 volunteers

Tags

Animals
Cultural
Environmental

Already accepted volunteers from

Spain

Fee

USD 808 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
IDR 3800000 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
17 - 99
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Jakarta (CGK)
Nearest bus/train station
Semarang Poncol Train Station Semarang Tawang Train Station Semarang Internationla Airport Achmad Yani
Map

Work

This project focuses on two main activities. Raising awareness of local people against animal abuse, spreading the message to start doing good things for stray animals around us. Supporting the cat lover community by helping them to maintain the shelter, street feeding, and fundraising. By joining this project, volunteers will also learn how to pet a cat properly and have a chance to practice Indonesian Traditional Cultural Arts.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers stay on the 1st and 2nd floor of the Star Paws Building. Shared room with the other volunteers, shared bathroom and toilet, shared kitchen & fridge, Wifi available. The accommodation is close to the ATM, food stall, and supermarket. There is also a laundry shop available nearby.

Location and leisure

Located in Semarang City which is famous for its blend of cultures. Volunteer will have a chance to explore the cultural sites and historical sites of Semarang City during the workcamp.

Project hosted by

Star Paws is a sociopreneur business that works on the animal issue, especially cats.
Some people just ignore the existence of stray cats in their neighborhood or even see stray cats
as pests. They live in the traditional market, housing area, and also the streets. Often, we find
kittens being dumped inside a box on the street and in the traditional markets. People just don't
want to be bothered by the newborn kitten and think that dumping the kittens in the traditional
market will solve the problem. In fact, almost all kittens die instead of surviving. It is not different
from slowly killing them.

Directions to meeting point

If you arrive at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and prefer a domestic flight to Semarang City, you can choose any suitable flight to Semarang Achmad Yani Airport.
But if you would like to use an intercity train, then you have to take a Damri Bus to Jakarta Gambir Station and take any suitable train to Semarang Poncol Train Station or Semarang Tawang Train Station.

Additional comments

Should not have a cat allergy

Requirements

Should not have a cat allergy

Sustainable Development Goals

Life on Land Sustainable Cities and Communities
Tanzania Tanzania: Sports & Youth Leadership (UV-B6-03)

Dates

02/09/2026   -   25/11/2026

Feedback from 38 volunteers

Tags

Educational
Sport
Cultural

Fee

USD 941 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 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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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
▪ The nearest International Airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam; volunteers can wish to connect with local flight to Mafia Islands from Dar es Salaam. ▪ The nearest bus/Ferry terminal is Kilindoni sea Port in the Mafia town. Connecting ferry to Mafia Island is at Nyamisati Port located South of Dar es Salaam city.
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Work

▪ Asist on daily activities of the Youth center that includes general cleaning, gardening and
setting/preparing grounds for Youth activities.
▪ Assist in teaching foreign languages for Youth and adults. (Could be English, French etc.)
▪ Asist teens on remedial classes after school hours.
▪ Assist in organization and coordination of sports activities for the young people
▪ Participate in cross cultural activities aiming to increase youth leadership skills
▪ Participating in various Youth community action activities including volunteering, awareness raising
on various development issues.

Accomodation and food

Food: Food will be provided at the Youth Center. We will have a person managing the kitchen; however, volunteers are expected to join and give hand. For sustainability reasons, we will consume food which is available in the island/Region. However vegetarian meals will be available.
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated at the Youth center hostels where basic accommodation facilities will be provided. Expect to share room other volunteers.

Location and leisure

Mafia Island is one the administrative districts of Coast Region. Is located in the east coast of Tanzania opposite the delta of the Rufiji River. The 20 kilometers wide stretch of water between the delta and the island is called the Mafia Channel. Mafia Island is part of a small Tanzania’s Mafia archipelago in the Indian Ocean consists of one large island and several smaller islands. Surrounded by a protected marine park, the diving, fishing and snorkeling here are the best in the entire region.
Mafia is truly an excellent destination for those wanting to spend a bit of time in the underwater world and interested in nature and outdoor activities. Known for its location of the migratory Whale Sharks, spotting these magnificent creatures is an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. Mafia is a small town however most of social and economic service are available. Mafia Island can be reached by Air transport through Mafia Airport or Sea transport through Kilindoni Seaport.

Weekends and public holidays are free for volunteers. For volunteers engaging for a period of one year, they will also have full holiday of thirty days. However, volunteer has freedom to choose what they would like to do with their holidays. There are so many options for leisure time in Mafia Islands.

Project hosted by

Mafia Youth Mission Center (MMYC) is a community-based facility designed to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for young people. It offers a range of activities and programs that foster personal growth, social development, and recreational opportunities for youth. It is designed to be welcoming and inclusive space, offering a place for young people to connect with peers, access resources, and develop new skills.
Sports and Youth leadership is an initiative by the center offering an opportunity for young people in the community to develop 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.

Directions to meeting point

▪ Volunteers will be picked up at Mafia Airport or Kilindoni sea Port on arrival. Volunteer wishing to inter the island by ship may be picked up in Dar es Salaam and have organized trip to Mafia Island, this will be done on request and more details will be provided.

Additional comments

▪ This project is good for a person who enjoys working outdoors, willing to share leadership roles, and
having a sense of adventure. It is also a good experience for those who are interested to other cultures, working with teens and adults, open minded, flexible and able to work under limited resources and minimum supervision.
▪ This project will be starting every first Monday of a month for smooth preparation of volunteers’ welcoming and training/orientation arrangements.
▪ Minimum participation duration in this project is four weeks and twelve weeks maximum. Volunteer will need to apply for an ordinary visa-category A6. Application will be done online. However, you will receive supporting documents immediately after placement confirmation.
▪ Project information sheet: Will be forwarded to you once placement is confirmed with participation conditions, volunteer code of conduct and participation agreement.

Requirements

Documents the volunteers have to provide: Travel information, motivation letter and certificate of good conduct.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Reduced Inequalities
Iceland Iceland: SEEDS 074. Photography & Fun in Reykjavík - September (SEEDS 074)

Dates

03/09/2026   -   11/09/2026

Feedback from 251 volunteers

Tags

Art
Study
2
Place(s)
left

Already accepted volunteers from

Spain

Fee

USD 1345 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 595 to be paid now.
EUR 650 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
16 - 20
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
1 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Reykjavik (KEF)
Nearest bus/train station
Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ)
Map

Work

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.

Accomodation and food

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.

Location and leisure

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.

Project hosted by

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.

Directions to meeting point

Meeting time is at 16:00 (4:00 pm) on September 03 at the SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.

Additional comments

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

Requirements

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.