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Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan: Youth Volunteer Organization “Leadership” (LSM-01)

Dates

01/04/2022   -   01/04/2024

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Social
Educational
Study

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
17 - 70
Max number of volunteers
4
Still room for
2 Male + 2 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Bishkek (Frunze) (FRU)
Nearest bus/train station
We have small station near the parking in airport to join bus station Bishkek to Karakol. Find for more details in the Directions to Meeting point.

Work

Desirable Skills:
• Website design
• Accounting
• Public Relations
• Media
You will be able to work in the following sphere of activities:
 Assist in the coordination of our youth volunteer and the organization of regular meetings as well as motivation and team-building activities.
 Participate in the organization and implementation of various events.
 Plan and implement short-term international volunteer projects and summer camps together with the program coordinator.
 Get involved in fundraising activities.
 Actively participate in our current projects.
 Hold language courses and discussion clubs.
 Create any PR materials for our organization: possibilities include booklets, mini clips, photo exhibitions, etc.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Volunteers will live with a local host family; they will provide a private room and all the necessary conveniences. You will join your host family for breakfast and dinner while lunch will be provided at the office with other members of the Leadership.

Location and leisure

Weekend Excursion: On the weekend volunteers will have an opportunity to visit Karakol town and see its sightseeing. Another option would be to hike up to the nearby Altyn Arashan health resort where you can enjoy natural hot springs.

Project hosted by

Leadership is a non-profit organization bringing together young volunteers with the mission of involving youth in civil society through volunteerism, project design, and cooperation both locally and internationally. Leadership was founded on November 1, 2005, as a youth volunteer organization under the auspices of the public association Leader, a center of civic society initiatives.

Directions to meeting point

We confirm the meeting place when we send the volunteer an invitation to participate in the camp.
From the airport to the avtovokzal in Bishkek (bus station)

Option 1: From the airport, you must go to the avtovokzal (or the bus station), where you will then get on a bus that goes to Karakol. From the airport, you can either take a marshrutka, which is a large van type of public transportation. When exiting the airport, this van will be to the right. There is a small sign with a van/bus on it where it comes. The marshrutka comes about every 30 minutes. The cost is standard 60 com. Just tell the driver avtovokzal" and he will tell you when you are there. The ride is about 20 to 30 minutes. Note: If you ask taxi drivers where the marshrutka is or when its coming, they will all tell you that it doesn’t exist or isn’t working that day to try and get you to take a taxi instead.

Option 2: Option 2 is to take a taxi from the airport to the avtovokzal. This is an easier but more expensive route. A taxi from the airport to the avtovokzal costs about 700 com (for the whole car). So if you plan to meet up with someone, you can share a cab for the price of 700 coms. If you share with a stranger however they will try to charge you 700 coms each. For this option, people usually just hire the entire cab for 800 coms and it will take you straight to the avtovokzal. Note: You must haggle and bargain for taxi's. 800 is the usual price, but they will try to charge foreigners as much as up to 2,000 com and try to get away with that price. You must say 700 com and be confident and walk away if (when) they say no. The taxi driver will then say okay and take the 700, or walk away and find another taxi driver. With a taxi the trip is about 20 minutes.

From the avtovokzal (bus stop) in Bishkek to Karakol:

Option 1: At the bus stop in Bishkek, there are a line of about 15 marshrutka's (large van like types of transportation) each with its own destination. The second van goes to Karakol. It will be parked in the second spot underneath the sign that says Karakol. The standard price is 400 com (no aggling/negotiating required) and it will take you to the bus stop in Karakol. The entire trip is around 6 hours, and it stops half way through at a rest area where people can use the bathroom and grab a snack or bite to eat. If you have to go to the bathroom before then, just ask the driver to stop and they will stop on the side of the road (or a public outhouse if you are very lucky and there is one near). They often have them at gas stations so if you are shy about going behind a bush, tell the driver to stop at the next gas station with a toilet (which will be an outhouse).

Option 2: The second option is a taxi. Some haggling is again required (they won't try to rip you off as much as at the airport, but they might say a price several hundred com above the normal price). Again say you know the price is 600 and they will usually agree to that price. However, in the summer it can be around 600 com and sometimes even up to 700 com. Step wagons (cars with 7 seats) will cost about 600 com, where a car with only 4 seats will cost about 600 coms. Aim for 600, as it is possible. As above, the trip is about 6 hours, maybe slightly faster (I usually take the marshrutka as there isn't much of a difference but its cheaper). The taxi will also stop half way through at a rest stop and will stop alongside the road if you say you need to go to the bathroom (men will just turn away from the road several meters behind the taxi, where women will find a bush to hide behind when a bathroom stop is needed).

Note: Some taxi drivers will drop you off at the avtovokzal in karakol (same as option 1), but some will take you straight to your home address (for no additional cost). This is something that must be negotiated before you leave. Simply ask the driver if they will drive you to the avtovokzal, or all the way to your home.

Additional comments

Why Kyrgyzstan?

We offer unique opportunity for people who are not afraid of travel hardships, adventures, who enjoy hiking, kayaking, swimming in the lake, living in yurt, camping in the mountains and learning new culture and languages.

Our organization is flexible in receiving couples, friends, not upper-limit aged people.

Note: A volunteer is requested to have basic skills working with disabled people, as well as basic Russian or Kyrgyz language skills. New methods/approaches are always welcomed.

Requirements

Program Requirements
Language: Though the working language of international volunteers is English, at least basic knowledge of Russian is recommended to communicate efficiently with local volunteers and staff members of the organization. Beginner’s Russian/Kyrgyz language lessons are provided in the participation fee. Knowledge of other world languages is welcome; this will enable you to hold language courses with local volunteers and other youth in Karakol.

Other skills: To participate in the program you are expected to have past experience with volunteer work, working as a part of a team, and depending on which project, working with teenagers. For certain projects, it is recommended to bring literature and CDs with language teaching programs. We also expect you to be motivated and to actively participate in your own program’s implementation and evaluation process.

Duration of the Program and Your Schedule
To be admitted you must be able to participate for at least one month while the maximum period of involvement is one year. Your work will range from 6 to 8 hours per day, depending on a mutual agreement and the needs of the host organization. Normally volunteers work Monday through Friday, though special events and activities sometimes require their presence during weekends.

Note: We welcome all volunteers who are enthusiastic, creative, and motivated to work with orphan children. Alcohol and drugs are not permitted during the camp or at the accommodation venues. Smoking is not allowed while volunteers are with children.

Insurance: Volunteers should come with their health and accident insurance.

Latvia Latvia: Let's Do Good Together! (YS-2023-02)

Dates

05/06/2023   -   18/06/2023

Feedback from 16 volunteers

Tags

Renovation
Manual Work

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 100 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
16 - 25
Max number of volunteers
8
Still room for
4 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Riga (RSC)
Nearest bus/train station
Bauska

Work

Our collective task in this volunteer work camp will be to clean up and begin revitalizing a relief warehouse that provides support to Latvian and Ukrainian citizens who are facing difficulties - distributing food and non-food items, as well as household and hygiene essentials.
Your task under the supervision of our youth will be to provide support and learn together how to putty, paint walls, as well as place charity products and arrange them as needed.
The job is not a "clean" one and you will definitely need to wear dirty clothes to do this job. Our organization will provide you with all the necessary tools and protective clothing - goggles, masks, and other necessities. Previous experience is not required, and under the guidance of our young people who know the job, you will have the opportunity to learn new things and do good deeds for our people. You will be provided with the opportunity to wash your clothing so that it can be used clean again.
The specific warehouse renovation site will be located 4.5 km away from the center of the city of Bauska - you will be provided with transportation or reimbursed for public transportation to get to the warehouse. Work is planned from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Monday to Friday. We will provide excursions on one of the weekends or weekday evenings.
At the end of the work, a joint event is planned with Latvian and Ukrainian youth to express mutual gratitude for the work done. The event will provide an opportunity to share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate the achievements of the volunteer work camp. It will be a festive occasion with music, food, and activities. Additionally, there will be speeches from representatives of the participating organizations and the local community, expressing their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the volunteers. The event aims to strengthen relationships between Latvian, Ukrainian and volunteers youth, foster a sense of community and promote volunteerism.

Accomodation and food

Living in a volunteer work camp can be an exciting and challenging experience that provides the opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, and use one's time and energy to help others and gain new insights into the world.
The living space will be in a newly renovated youth house that will be a shared space with mattresses and/or a sofa (depending on the number of people). There will be access to showers, amenities, and a kitchen that will allow volunteers to prepare their meals. The hosting organization will provide the necessary products to make meal preparation easier and more efficient.
Living together in a shared space, volunteers will have the chance to get to know other participants and share their experiences. This can provide an opportunity to make new friends and develop social skills. Additionally, living together, participants can collaborate to complete tasks that were assigned to the volunteers, as well as meet other young people from Latvia.
During their free time, young people will be offered opportunities to explore the city of Bauska and its surroundings, as well as to visit Latvia's capital city, Riga. The youth centre will have a television, game console, and board games available for their entertainment.

Location and leisure

Bauska is a small, yet historically significant city in Latvia, located on the banks of the Lielupe, Mēmele and Mūsa rivers, approximately 66 kilometers from Riga. The city was founded around the 15th century and is associated with several important historical events.
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Bauska is Bauska Castle, which was built in the 15th and 16th centuries as a manor of the Livonian Order and later rebuilt as a Renaissance castle. It has now been restored and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city. The city museum offers various historical exhibitions and an insight into the history of Bauska.
Bauska is also known for its other historic castles and castle ruins, such as Rundāle Palace, whose construction began in 1736 and is one of the most beautiful Baroque-style castles in the Baltic states. Moreover, there are several impressive castles and manors within a few dozen kilometers that we offer to visit.
Furthermore, there is plenty of natural beauty in the surroundings of Bauska. For example, Bauska Hill, which hosts several music festivals, as well as the Bauska river valley, offer wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling, and fishing.
Overall, Bauska is a charming city that offers a lot of historical and natural beauty that must be visited by every tourist who wants to explore Latvia's history and culture.
THIS YEAR BAUSKA DISTRICT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS THE YOUTH CAPITAL OF LATVIA 2023!

Project hosted by

NGO “Time For Youth”: Promotion of informal education for young people – trainings, courses, seminars, charity, voluntary work and other types of activities in order to provide full support to children and young people of various social groups, namely, integration into society, as well as raising civic activity of society. Our goal is to find an individual approach to each child and young person in order to make a significant contribution to personal development.
Website: www.laiksjauniesiem.lv
Social media: @laiksjauniesiem

Directions to meeting point

Bauska

Cambodia Cambodia: Trapaing Sangke Fishing Community (TFC) (CYA2307)

Dates

05/06/2023   -   16/06/2023

Feedback from 6 volunteers

Tags

Environmental

Fee

USD 770 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
USD 220 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
17 - 80
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

Organize workshops with local people to promote the understanding of mangroves forest to people lives and collect mangrove seeds, seedling, and planting mangroves in TFC protected area while maintaining the planted mangroves.

Accomodation and food

Volunteer will stay together in share bungalows at community center that CYA rents. Volunteers will cook your own food while daily cooking team will be established in the beginning of the project. Food will be local dishes.

Location and leisure

There are plenty of tourist attraction sites such as Teuk Chhou, Bokor national park, Rabit island, and more. . that you can explore during your free day. CLC is on open space in the remote area so beside your free day touring you can also have fun by interacting with local people, teenagers and children during your free time by organizing different activities so bring your flexibility and creativity.

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Trapaing Sangke Fishing Community (TFC) is a community based organization aims at preserve and protect mangrove forest to maintain ecology system and increase lives in the sea such as crap, fish, shrimp, etc. so that fishermen can stay and earn income in their community without migrate to other countries. CYA have been working with TFC since 2012 to support their initiative and through our cooperation in 2014, TFC became a popular eco - tourism site receiving hundreds of tourists every weeks. TFC is a successful project because of the strong support of our volunteers and as usual volunteers are still in needs to work hand in hand with local people in supporting its growth and to make sure local people will keep TFC cleans and more mangroves are plants and nursing.

Kenya Kenya: OLOISUKUT GROUP CONSERVANCY (KVDA/STV/06A)

Dates

05/06/2023   -   26/06/2023

Feedback from 7 volunteers

Tags

Environmental
Social
Educational

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

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

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Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
20
Still room for
8 Male + 12 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Nairobi (NBO)
Nearest bus/train station
Airport pick-up services: • This will be done subject to provision of full flight details. • The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. • Volunteers will stay at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel at a subsidized fees ahead of their project placement.

Work

Volunteer tasks
 Animal conservation
-Regular ground patrols and safari walk.
-Identifying animal species found within the area
-Identify and name indigenous plants and uses.
- Monitoring wildlife movement
 Cultural
-Experience Maasai way of life
- Control cattle grazing, milking and caring for cattle
-Maintain of manyatta houses

 School teaching programme
-Teaching English
-Teaching Arts, Designs & Drawings
-Teaching music
-Playing football with girls and boys
- Playing other games with the children
-Planting of trees
 Gardening and land scaping
 Outreach programme in the local community.
 Extra activities learning life skills bead work, cooking using fire wood, e.t.c.
 Ensure upkeep of the conservancy
 Work with other stake holders in ensuring up keep of the conservancy.
 Extra activities Bird watching for interested volunteers.

Accomodation and food

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
• The volunteers stay within the conservancy with modest amenities.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided within the conservancy.
• Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
• Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated.
• Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended.
• There is no electricity connection at the project but volunteers can charge the electric appliances at the nearest market center.

Location and leisure

EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.

Project hosted by

Project overview
• Oloisukut Group Conservancy is a 23, 000-acre area of community land which borders the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve popularly known as the Mara Triangle, to the North in the Trans Mara District, Rift valley province.
• Oloisukut conservancy is an intriguing conservation concept on land-use owned and managed by the community members of Oloisukut.
• The income generated from conservation has given the land owners a reliable and dependable alternative source of income from the traditional livestock.
• The conservancy has ensured that the northern part of the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem is secured for conservation and hence affording the wildlife the much-needed dispersal areas.
• The area boasts of high density of game including the big five except for the Rhino. Over 300 different species of birds have been identified. Some of the common animal species are; Maasai giraffe, Burschell zebra, waterbucks, elands, lions, leopards, elephants and elusive and timid bushbuck.
• Oloisukut boasts the highest population of elands, giraffes and leopards in the Mara per unit area. Currently we have the biggest pride comprising of 18 adult lions with several cubs.
• Tourism in the conservancy is highly controlled, a move that is aimed at maximizing the client wilderness experience and minimizing environmental impact.

Directions to meeting point

Volunteers will be picked up at the International Arrivals Lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

In the unlikely event of delays on arrival at the airport or enroute, kindly contact KVDA on mobile telephone number +254721650357

Requirements

What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention on the project.

Switzerland Switzerland: Mountain Hiking Trails (Maloja GR) (CH-SCI 10.1)

Dates

06/06/2023   -   17/06/2023

Feedback from 8 volunteers

Tags

Construction
Environmental
Manual Work
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Fee

USD 550
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Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
2 ( full for < 18)
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

The work will involve mainly cleaning and maintenance of hiking trails. We will work with light hand tools, shovel and pick. One part of the work will also be to remove the advanced vegetation on the trails with trimmers and air fans. In case of bad weather with heavy rainfall we will repair and maintain signalation material (stakes, laths, signs) in a dry depot. There might also be some painting work. One day we will root out neophytes in Maloja or Bergell. Most work will be done in the Bergell area, but for certain kind of works we will also be in the Maloja area. So be aware that there may be relatively long journeys to and from work. One of the days in the workcamp you will work at Salecina, the place where you will stay during the workcamp.

Accomodation and food

Salecina has 4-, and 12-bedded rooms, sitting rooms, a library and a room for lectures/seminars and activities. Mattresses, blankets and bed sheets are provided. Towels and sturdy house shoes should be brought. Shared washrooms and toilets are situated on each floor. The use of the washing machine for 5 CHF / washing needs to be arranged with the workcamp hosting partner. Access to the internet is available in some of the living rooms. Food is organised by the employed team. All guests & volunteers perform daily domestic chores: cooking, doing the dishes and cleaning tasks around the house.

Project hosted by

Salecina is located at the border of Upper Engadin and Bergell in one of the most beautiful landscapes. It is a self-administered holiday centre with an uncomplicated and open atmosphere. The guests cook, clean and do their own things. The house is available to young and old travelling alone, as families or groups eager for education or engaged in social issues. It is a unique place for meetings and discussions. Together with the municipality Bregaglia Salecina offers this workcamp. Bregaglia is an idyllic alpine valley that connects with canton of Graubünden to the north & with Italy to the south. Steep, elegant granite mountains and beautiful forests protect the small villages rich in art and history. It is a paradise for hikers and mountain climbers, but also a quiet refuge for artists.

Additional comments

Due to the remote place mobile connection is low at the place of the accommodation.
SCI Switzerland likes the concept of the self-administered holiday house Salecina and supports the municipality in their work for the public service and the local environmental organisation.

Max. 2 minor volunteers can be accepted.

INCOMING/ADDITIONAL FEE for volunteers applying via Partner organisations & Contacts of SCI: https://scich.org/en/incoming-fee/

Requirements

Most of the work involves fixing the hiking paths. For this reason the volunteers need to be good on their feet and be able to walk on narrow mountain paths. Please bring warm work clothes (we are at 1800 meters above sea), good walking boots, towels and sturdy house shoes/slippers.

Sustainable Development Goals

Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Iceland Iceland: SEEDS 019. Photography & Midnight Sun in Reykjavík (SEEDS 019.)

Dates

07/06/2023   -   15/06/2023

Feedback from 128 volunteers

Tags

Art
Study
2
Place(s)
left

Already accepted volunteers from

Germany United States + more

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 500 is to be paid after acceptance.

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

Work

This is the sixteenth year (since 2008) that SEEDS organises a series of International Photo marathons, while we started organising camps open for teenagers in the year 2010.
Throughout the year, participants from all over the world come to Iceland for an immersive photography-related learning camp. SEEDS coordinators help the participants to develop their unique photographic skills through workshops and feedback sessions on technical settings, compositional considerations, as well as to create conceptual frameworks highlighting the participants’ individual style.
Participants will have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are 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 by taking part in it, capturing it and also by displaying their work during the camp. One of our objectives is to empower young people to use photography to draw attention to environmental and cultural subjects and issues.
Participants should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and working within a flexible time schedule. Participants will be photographing in their free time outside of workshop hours with images to be discussed at group feedback sessions.

Accomodation and food

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms/dorms of up to 6 people. Please bring your own sleeping bag and towel.
Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Participants should bring food, music, games or films and such from their own culture to share at the international evening.

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.

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Directions to meeting point

Meeting time will be 18:00 (6:00 pm) in the afternoon of June 7 at the SEEDS office. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp location. Those arriving earlier the same day are welcome from 10:00 am to the office to drop their bags/luggage and wait for the meeting time.

Additional comments

Participation fee EUR 500 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement of the participant/s. The fee includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and South Shore excursions (1 full day trip each). We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, a glacier, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more.

Requirements

Participation fee EUR 500 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement of the participant/s. The fee includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and South Shore excursions (1 full day trip each). We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, a glacier, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more. 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 South Shore excursions.
Note that this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a regular workcamp; it has a smaller work part and puts more emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact. We may be able to organise some outdoor voluntary work, but it depends on our partners and the weather conditions.
English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. Additional excursions (eg. Hot River Hike, Snæfellsnes or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares in case there is additional free time after the workshops and sessions of the camp.
Weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.

South Africa South Africa: SAVWA Youth Awareness Month (0069)

Dates

16/06/2023   -   30/06/2023

Tags

Social
Children
Cultural

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

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

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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
Johannesburg (JNB)
Nearest bus/train station
O.R. Tambo International Airport

Work

Type of Work: Youth Awareness Month includes Sports and Cultural activities, providing a platform to recognize the role Youth Play in South Africa society

Volunteer Task : This is an exciting project as volunteers have opportunity to work with different communities and interact with children after school.

The camp will require volunteers to be involved in different activities such as building up learning activities which will be used when the volunteers will meet the children from 8am to 4pm daily activities. Volunteers will work in groups.

The work camp will require volunteers to be involved in various sports and cultural activities and as well creating and using objects which will be used when the volunteers will meet the children from 1pm to 5pm daily activities.

Accomodation and food

What to bring: Sleeping bag, sun cream, mosquito spray/lotion, sandals, 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 and arts and cultural items such as drums etc. for the children even sporting equipment such as soccer balls etc. and board games.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be in a house and venue in Soshanguve. Participants will be required to bring their own sleeping bags. The accommodation has a simple bathroom with shower and water available. The accommodation and work place have flushing toilets and do have electricity but should expect normal power cuts lasting to 4 hours on various time slots in the week. (Not every day)

Language: The community has multi-cultural people and English is mostly spoken with local languages such as Sotho, Zulu, and Tshwana to name a few.

Location and leisure

Leisure Activities: The Weekend is meant to be for free tours that the group can organize by themselves. 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 - Ready to do academic work on the project and No experience needed at all. Willingness to guide students especially in cultural and arts activities mostly afternoon work from 2 pm till 4 pm mostly. Some weekends may have excursions with students to different areas of Pretoria.

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.

Germany Germany: HALLE (WESTFALEN) (PRO-H1)

Dates

25/06/2023   -   09/07/2023

Feedback from 83 volunteers

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Fee

USD 550
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Age
17 - 26
Max number of volunteers
15
Still room for
8 Male + 7 Female ( full for < 18)
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Hannover (HAJ)
Nearest bus/train station
Halle

Work

Building and maintaining primitive structures at the school camp area, forestry work, i.e. taking care of trees, permaculture and homesteading work (i.e. tending the vegetable garden), if time allows: building a small log-house or primitive shelter. You will have the opportunity to learn some basic survival skills like making fire, plant identification, animal tracking, etc.

Accomodation and food

Participants will be accommodated in the school s primitive camp. There are a few primitive shelters as well as a tipi tent to sleep in. Sleeping indoors in a big room is also possible. Participants are welcome to use the outdoor facilities; we have outdoor-showers (solar bags) and modern, sustainable composting toilets. Cooking will be done by the group itself. Vegetarian or vegan food is possible.

Location and leisure

The Natur- und Wildnisschule is located in a remote area outside the town of Halle (Westfalen), in the federal state of Nordrhein-Westfalen. The school is surrounded by a rich forest landscape with a lot of wildlife.

Project hosted by

Host organization is the Natur- und Wildnisschule Teutoburger Wald (Nature and Wilderness School Teutoburg Forest). We are an education center, teaching nature connection and survival skills in workshops and classes.

Directions to meeting point

Halle train station

Requirements

Spain Spain: Casa Jazmín I (ESDA-3523)

Dates

30/06/2023   -   10/07/2023

Feedback from 181 volunteers

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Environmental
Construction

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France Italy Turkey Belgium

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 250 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
3 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Alicante (ALC)
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

The work will be mostly environmental and constructional. The idea is to help renovate a house that is serving as a volunteering centre in which it will be established environmental-friendly and sustainable agriculture in the gardens in the future.

La Casa Jazmín is recently renovated but there are still some pending tasks to complete. Volunteers will carry out some basic tasks like painting, throwing out extra materials and organising spaces.
Apart from the house renovation tasks, this project will have lots of different other tasks for the volunteers. We are collaborating with the local organisations in the towns around and they always need help from our volunteers. As we are organising the tasks according to the actual needs of the town, the work that you will do during the camp will vary but mainly will be about renovating, painting, organising spaces, decorating and doing environmental cleanings, trash pick up from the hiking paths or beaches etc.

There are 5 Caza Jazmin camps starting from the end of June to end of August and once one task is over, the volunteers will pass to the other one and we can not guarantee in which camp you will be doing what task as it will be depending on the previous group`s speed.

Accomodation and food

The volunteers will stay in a volunteer house, with three rooms with several bunkbeds and bathrooms. They will share rooms with four to six other volunteers. The house includes a nice kitchen in which the volunteers will cook for themselves in the guidance of the camp leaders.
You can either bring your own sheets or a sleeping bag. There are beds and pillows but no sheets or pillow covers.

Location and leisure

Sanet is a small town in the southwest of Spain close to Dénia (communidad de Valencia). It lays in the beautiful countryside, surrounded by hills which are great for hiking - there are a lot of hiking trails to discover. There is a local swimming pool available and Dénia is only 5 minutes by cars.
The house is located right in the middle of town, so there are great opportunities to interact and socialize with the locals and to truly experience the Spanish countryside.
Furthermore, the volunteers can make excursions to Ondara and El Vergel, local towns close to Sanet. The surrounding villages like Benimelli and Ràfol d'Almunia can also be visited. There will also be day trips to the beach which is about 15 minutes by car from Sanet.

Project hosted by

This project is organizedand hosted by De Amicitia. De Amicitia is an environmental non governmental organisation that is funded in 1998 and actively working in the youth field and volunteering for 12 years. The main activity of the organisations is organising workcamps and local/ international youth projects in collaboration with the town halls and local associations.

Directions to meeting point

ARRIVAL: ALICANTE AIRPORT (ALC) from 17:00 to 18:00

The camp leaders will pick up the volunteers from the airport. Our team will be at the airport after 17:00 so it's not possible to meet the participants before 17:00. The exact meeting point will be the exit gate of the airport. The location will be explained by our camp leaders somedays before the camp.

DEPARTURE: Please organise your departure after 11 am. Our team will take all the volunteers to the ALICANTE Airport at 09:00 am, before it is not possible.

Requirements

The extra fee has be paid by card ( in the exceptional cases we can accept bank transfer as well) 3 weeks before the camp as a confirmation of participation.

If we don't recieve the fee and the flight/bus tickets of the volunteer, we will consider that she/he will not attending to project and we will give opportunity to other volunteers that are on the waiting list.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production
France France: BIG WOODEN GAMES (CONCF-6301A)

Dates

30/06/2023   -   15/07/2023

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Senegal Italy France Turkey Spain

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 200 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
15 - 17
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
1
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Lyon (LYS)
Nearest bus/train station
CLERMONT-FERRAND train station

Work

You won't be bored on this workcamp, where we offer you to participate in different construction and manual workshops!
We invite you to participate in two different projects in the Gauthiere district. First, your objective will be to make large wooden world games that you will test during a neighbourhood party on the 11th of July. Then the games will be given to the social centre's animators, to be used with the children and young people of the neighbourhood.
The second workshop will be organised by the organisation Nogozone, which has been organising participatory workcamp for several years with the inhabitants. Their 2023 project aims to create a sheltered space for sharing and conviviality. You will participate in the construction of a large wooden hut with a bread oven. Several tasks will be proposed: the making of the mud bricks for the oven, the assembly and lifting of the structure of the hut as well as small complementary DIY workshops. Working alongside a technical leader, you will learn to use hand and power tools and to do DIY.

Accomodation and food

You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay.
You will be accommodated at the two-star campsite “Les Sablons” in Pont-du-Chateau (with a swimming pool and activities), in one-person tent and with a marquee tent for socializing. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of meals, prioritizing products from the market and local producers. Free WIFI is available at the campsite and you will be able to wash your clothes by hand or in the machine at the campsite (extra fee).

Location and leisure

The urban area of Clermont-Ferrand is Auvergne's lively capital. It is located in an exceptional volcanic area, at the foot of the Puy de Dome volcano which summit can be accessed with a panoramic train. During your stay, you will be able to enjoy the town's summery energy and the countryside which is located right on its doorstep (hiking over the volcanoes, swimming in the lakes, etc.). It will be a rich and diverse experience.

Project hosted by

Since 1993, Concordia has been organizing international workcamps with the city of Clermont-Ferrand, which shows how well this partnership works. The city has elaborated participative projects in cooperation with the local population. Every year, we come back to active neighbourhoods, where inhabitants created familial gardens and non-profit organizations develop their activities.
This workcamp offers you the opportunity to participate in the life of the La Gauthiere district, where several Concordia workcamps have already been hosted to build wooden street furniture. This neighbourhood is undergoing a major urban transformation. You will be welcomed in the Nelson Mandela Space, which is located in a wooded park. This local structure is a place of cultural diffusion and popular education. Its organisation is based on three areas of activity: socio-cultural activities, accommodation for associations and a concert hall. You are expected by the team of animation of the local space that will provide a room for your bag and meals. Local young people will be able to take part in the workcamp alongside and help you discover their area.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at the train station of CLERMONT-FERRAND at the end of the afternoon on the 30th of June. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the Info Sheet, sent one month before the beginning of the workcamp.
From PARIS, you can take the train from PARIS – Bercy train station to CLERMONT-FERRAND. Regular departures are scheduled throughout the day, about every two hours and the rides lasts for about 3 hours and half.
From LYON, you can take the train from LYON - La Part-Dieu train station to CLERMONT-FERRAND. Regular departures are scheduled throughout the day, and it takes about 2 hours and half.
If you are coming first by plane, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress free travel.
If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than aeroplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.
The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website:
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Additional comments

The accommodation is located outside of the city of Clermont-Ferrand, in a little town in the countryside.
Bring work clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games.
For more information visit: https://www.clermontauvergnetourisme.com

Requirements

Please note that it is recommended to know how to swim.

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships to achieve the Goal Sustainable Cities and Communities
Italy Italy: TORO and COLLE D ANCHISE TEEN (IBOIT16TEEN)

Dates

30/06/2023   -   09/07/2023

Feedback from 37 volunteers

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Manual Work
Agricultural
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Place(s)
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France Spain + more

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

USD 550 to be paid now.
EUR 200 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
14 - 17
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Roma (Rome) (FCO)
Nearest bus/train station
Campobasso

Work

The planned work is based on derived resources, i.e. waste and reused materials such as demolition and scrap stone. Volunteers, guided by community mentors , will select the material and partly realise the walls and micro architecture/design. - Selection of stones and traditional masonry equipment - Meeting with stonemasons and stone artists to try out simple manual work. - Harvesting of agricultural products in orchards with master agronomists .- Experience the LAVENDER FACTORY for the Colle d Anchise Community Festival.SINGLE SHIFT per day 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM alternating, depending on the detailed programme we will share with the group the organisation and harmonise ideas so as not to disappoint expectations), with days when we will do e.g. 7-12AM and then 5-7:30PM.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will be accommodated in a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom facility. There is a kitchen to share breakfast, lunch and dinner. Volunteers will take turns in preparing meals.

Location and leisure

Nature, archaeology and history excursions of cultural sites and/or museums are planned.

Project hosted by

The camp stems from IBO Italy s collaboration with the Association Liberi di essere , which deals with the promotion and development of the territory in the province of Campobasso.The camp includes activities to support local communities, in particular the municipalities of Toro and Colle d Anchise for Living with Care towards a Solidary Molise and Shared Good Practices .- The objective of the activity in the Municipality of Toro is to enhance a rural trail Il Sentiero di_Vino and traditional artefacts such as dry-stone walls and small shelter artefacts (formerly used by shepherds: e.g. cleaning a snowbox or working on a fountain).Agriculture and breeding and/or milk processing activities are also planned. All this is aimed at regenerating the fabric of the local and resident community of all ages. Thus being actors in a local folk/material culture, if only for a limited time. The aim of the camp is also to leave room for relations with locals and share common moments to acquire or experience knowledge from the elders in order to raise awareness of the value of the heritage of community knowledge . - In Colle d Anchise they will work directly in support of the Fondazione Anchise onlus, an association that supports the elderly and has as its mission the construction of a house as a day centre for activities.

Directions to meeting point

Volunteers will be expected at the central train station in Campobasso.

Requirements

What to bring: Torch, sturdy hiking-type shoes, work gloves, sleeping bag or sheets and pillowcase, personal medication, mosquito repellent. If you can play a musical instrument, bring it with you.Documents: Identity Card, European Health Card

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Great Britain Great Britain: Rock Farm Conservation Project (CONCUKTEEN01-23)

Dates

03/07/2023   -   09/07/2023

Feedback from 18 volunteers

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Environmental
Social
Manual Work

Already accepted volunteers from

Italy France Philippines Spain Belgium Serbia

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

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

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Age
16 - 17
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
4 Male + 1 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
London (LGW)
Nearest bus/train station
Meet at Brighton Station for transports.

Work

Volunteers will carry out environmental and sustainable conservation volunteering while learning hands on practice in carbon-negative food production and sustainability. Volunteers tasks would range from tree work to planting and growing. There will be harvesting fruits and vegetables for market and some building work.

Accomodation and food

  • Volunteers will help erect and then sleep in large Canvas style tents.
    - There will be two outdoor showers for volunteers to use.
    - The host will provide a small furnished cabin in the camping area for use as a meeting/resting place.
    - Two other covered buildings for eating and cooking, one with a wood burning stove
    - Two more covered outdoor cooking spaces (just a canopy, no walls) with pizza oven
    - The site would provide food for self catering (dry goods and fresh produce) for two meals per day, plus one hot meal cooked together with farm staff.

    Please be aware this is sustainable style living and project! Make sure to bring warm clothes and warm items to sleep in.

Location and leisure

  • There are two farm shops within short walking distance for any food/snack needs, and two villages within an hour’s walk.
    - Public bus transport is quick and easy to the Worthing beach and other locations (but not so easy to Brighton).
    - Walking trails throughout the area.
    - The project Coordinator will help volunteers make plans for their free time - but volunteers will be expected to contribute ideas and suggestions for activities.

Project hosted by

Rock Farm is a therapeutic growing project open to everyone, restoring both the landscape and people through an innovative market garden model. We grow fruit and vegetables using regenerative, permaculture, and no dig principles, with absolutely zero pesticides or herbicides. We are at the cutting edge of embedding productive crops in a forest garden ecosystem, which sinks large amount of carbon into the soil instead of emitting it and provides the backbone of our sustainability and therapeutic curricula. Retreats, camping, workshops and horticulture courses are also available at Rock Farm, especially for marginalised people.

Directions to meeting point

Volunteers need to be at Brighton station at 4pm UK time the latest.

Requirements

All activities organised during free time are covered by the extra fee paid to Concordia. Volunteers should however bring some cash if they want to buy gifts or personal items during any visits. Leisure time spent with the other volunteers is central to the international volunteer experience. volunteers are expected to participated in groups based leisure activities.

South Africa South Africa: SAVWA Sports Development Programme (0070)

Dates

03/07/2023   -   17/07/2023

Tags

Sport
Social
Children

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

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

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Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
6
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female ( full for < 18)
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: Empowering young people in Sports development skills and intensive work camp project with hands on initiative, addressing issues on Gender using sports methodology.

Volunteer Task The Sports Development Programme will require volunteers to be involved in different sports activities such as learning simple sports and games activities. Volunteers will interact and teach children sports and artistic activities they have. Volunteers will be able to interact with the community also.

This is an exciting project as volunteers have opportunity to work with different communities and interact with children in sports development and impact leadership skills to the children.

Accomodation and food

Soshanguve, Pretoria

What to bring: Sleeping bag, sun cream, mosquito spray/lotion, sandals, Sports shoes are advisable. Light working clothes during working hours and warm clothes at night, as it may turn out to be chilly; Torch or flashlight and arts and cultural items such as drums etc. for the children even sporting equipment such as soccer balls etc. and board games to share.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be at the centre in Soshanguve. Participants can bring their own sleeping bags. The accommodation has a simple bathroom with shower and there is running water. The accommodation has flushing toilets and does have electricity but should expect normal power cuts lasting to 4 hours on various time slots in the week. (Not every day)

Location and leisure

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

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 - Ready to do academic work on the project and No experience needed at all. Willingness to guide students especially in cultural and arts activities mostly afternoon work from 2 pm till 6 pm mostly. Some weekends may have excursions with students to different areas of Pretoria

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.

Additional comments

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.

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.

Turkey Turkey: LETS SPEAK ENGLISH-1 (GHD-03)

Dates

03/07/2023   -   11/07/2023

Feedback from 11 volunteers

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Social
Language

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Hungary France + more

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

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

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Age
14 - 17
Max number of volunteers
22
Still room for
9 Male + 4 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Izmir (ADB)
Nearest bus/train station
SEFERIHISAR

Work

This camp is a great chance for teenagers to improve English in an international group with fun. Apart from the light daily work, there will be 3 hours outdoor English lessons, afternoon language activities, night games, cultural night and national dance activities. There will be Turkish youngsters as well in the group. So, you will have a chance to learn a lot about them and you will introduce your culture and country. You will play games altogether. It will be a great camp, great fun. Besides English practices and activities, volunteers will be responsible for the daily cleaning of the site including the area, kitchen, bathrooms and tents. The work in this camp will be light as practicing English is the main aim of the camp. Volunteers and participants will clean the beach / campsite and do similar activities together.

Accomodation and food

Under tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Male and female participants will stay in separated tents. If you prefer privacy, you must bring your own tent. Food will be prepared and served by the host with the help of participants

Location and leisure

Seferihisar is Turkey s first slow city (Citta Slow) in the West of Turkey. The campground is located by the sea. It is about 10 km from the city center. You will swim in a crystal clear sea, awarded the blue flag.

Project hosted by

SEKADER is a local NGO aiming to socialize disabled people of the area through water sports. They hired a camping site where they teach swimming, canoeing and diving to disabled people. To raise a fund to cover the costs of the camping site they run a camp to practice English.

Directions to meeting point

Participants should fly to Izmir Airport on the first day of the camp, but must land before 20:00 as the camp leader will meet everyone and transfer them to the campsite at 20:00. Together with the camp leader, you will reach the camp area first by metro and then by public bus. On the last day of the camp all participants will be transferred to the airport after breakfast. So the return flight must be arranged for the afternoon. More info will be on the info sheet which will be sent to the placed participants.

Requirements

Participant must be able to communicate in English at least at basic level. Parents are requested to fill in Authorization and Confirmation forms after the placement. The forms will be sent with the info sheet.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Reduced Inequalities
Kenya Kenya: NEWSTAR DRAMA GROUP (KVDA/STV/07B)

Dates

03/07/2023   -   24/07/2023

Feedback from 7 volunteers

Tags

Art
Festival
Educational

Fee

USD 550 i Fee is paid in two installments:

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EUR 300 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
16 - 99
Max number of volunteers
20
Still room for
8 Male + 12 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Access with disability
Yes
Nearest airport
Nairobi (NBO)
Nearest bus/train station
Airport pick-up services: • The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi • Airport pick up will be done on provision of full flight details. • Volunteers will stay at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel at a subsidized fees ahead of their project placement.

Work

Manual work and Intercultural activities:
• Newstar Drama Group office work.
• Performing arts training.
• Live drama performances.
• Mentorship for artistes.
• Promotional activities including marketing theatre productions.
• Submit Project Report to KVDA

Accomodation and food

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
• Volunteers will stay in a house provided by the local people with very basic living conditions.
• Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
• KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns.
• Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended.
• The Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project.
• Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!

Location and leisure

EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.

Project hosted by

Project overview
Newstar Drama Group was founded in 1993 at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) Nairobi and was registered in 1996 by the Ministry of Culture and Social services. The group is a traveling theatre group that has performed at many high schools, universities, colleges, primary schools, social forums and Kenya National Theatre. Newstar is a member of International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA).

VISION: To advocate for a better life on this earth as the educator to mankind like diseases, education, investment, human rights, good governance, community theatre and youth development.
MISSION STATEMENT: To tap, train and contract performing artistes e.g. Actors, actresses, playwrights, poets, narrators, comedians and theatre arts` directors.

Directions to meeting point

Volunteers will be picked up at the International arrivals lounge and taken to the accommodation ahead of their placement to the project.

In the unlikely event of delays on arrival or en-route, kindly contact KVDA on mobile telephone number +254721650357

Additional comments

THEME: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION, PROMOTION OF GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
• Gender equality implies a society in which women and men enjoy the same opportunities, outcomes, rights and obligations in all spheres of life. Equality between men and women exists when both sexes are able to share equally in the distribution of power and influence; have equal opportunities for financial independence through work or through setting up businesses; enjoy equal access to education and the opportunity to develop personal ambitions.
• A critical aspect of promoting gender equality is the empowerment of women, with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives. Women's empowerment is vital to sustainable development and the realization of human rights for all.
• The project aims to empower the women to actively continue with the struggle to enhance their capacities and ultimately take the lead in community development. This takes cognizance of the fact that despite being overrun by pro-men cultural foundations, women remain the pillar of families and the most vulnerable gender in the current societal set-up.
OBJECTIVES
• Educate the society on diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria and health related issues.
• To promote environmental activities in schools and public forums.
• To perform current Kenyan examination-oriented literature SETBOOKS in high schools like “An Enemy of the people” by Henrik Ibsen, “The River between” by Ngugi wa Thiongo & “Utengano” by Said Mohammed.
• To champion for women empowerment and girl child education.
• To perform community theatre e.g. human rights, good governance, drug abuse awareness, poverty eradication, and development.
• To host and participate in international exchange forums like IDEA WORLD CONGRESSES among others.
• To organize international and local training drama workshops/seminars.

Project activities
• Creative, educational, entertaining and informative plays, comedies, narratives, poems, skits, traditional dances & training workshops
• Live performances on Kenyan examination literature set books e.g. “An Enemy of the people” by Henrik Ibsen and “The River between” by Ngugi wa Thiongo in secondary schools in Kenya.
• HIV/ Aids awareness program in both learning and non-learning forums.
• Running peace building and reconciliation program.
• Junior artistes’ program (children drama 6yrs - 15yrs)
• International artistes training and attachment program (1 month to 6 months) in Kenya, i.e. we attach performing artistes to our group performing projects between 1 month to 6 months.
• Entertainment and educative drama program.
• Exchange program with other artistes’ groups to share experiences.
Project activities
• Creative, educational, entertaining and informative plays, comedies, narratives, poems, skits, traditional dances & training workshops
• Live performances on Kenyan examination literature set books e.g. “An Enemy of the people” by Henrik Ibsen and “The River between” by Ngugi wa Thiongo in secondary schools in Kenya.
• HIV/ Aids awareness program in both learning and non-learning forums.
• Running peace building and reconciliation program.
• Junior artistes’ program (children drama 6yrs - 15yrs)
• International artistes training and attachment program (1 month to 6 months) in Kenya, i.e. we attach performing artistes to our group performing projects between 1 month to 6 months.
• Entertainment and educative drama program.
• Exchange program with other artistes’ groups to share experiences.

Requirements

What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
• These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community.
• Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention on the project.

Sustainable Development Goals

Gender Equality Quality Education