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Tyskland Tyskland: Animal and plant protection in northern German moor and heathland areas (ijgd 16005)

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05/09/2026   -   19/09/2026

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Alder
16 - 26
Maks. antal frivillige
15
Stadig plads til
1
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Hamburg (HAM)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Bremen or Hamburg, nearest trainstation: - Bademühlen Großes Holz in Badenstedt (Zeven) (bus station) 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.
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Arbejde

You will work with your workcamp group in seven protected areas. In the Fauna-Flora Habitat areas (FFH – habitats of animals and plants protected under EU law) and nature reserves (NSG) "Bullensee and Hemelsmoor", "Hohes Moor", "Großes and Weißes Moor", "Huvenhoopsmoor", you will remove felled trees from former peat cutting areas and heathland to create habitat for endangered and moor-relevant plant species such as sphagnum moss, cranberry and smooth snake.
In the Stellingsmoor landscape conservation area (LSG), your group will clear sensitive moorland areas to preserve the moorland development and habitat for the protected smooth snake. In the Bevern Forest nature reserve, you will check bat boxes.
All activities are professionally supervised by the staff and volunteers of the NABU Ecological Station Oste-Region. In addition to the practical work, you will learn a lot about nature conservation and environmental protection in general as well as the natural habitat of moors and heaths and their protection in particular from the staff and volunteers. You will learn a lot about the local flora and fauna, their relevance for the ecosystem and the various measures to protect them.
The cooperation partners for this work camp are the nature conservation authorities of the districts of Rotenburg (Wümme) and Stade, as well as the NABU groups Bremervörde-Zeven and Stade.

Kost og logi

You will stay in the Badenstedt school hostel, a self-catering house with 4 and 6-bed rooms in the middle of nature. The house has a large kitchen, toilets, communal showers and two common rooms for eating and group activities.
You cook together. Money for shopping will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Beliggenhed og fritid

In your leisure time, you can enjoy your quiet accommodation and the beautiful surroundings by playing sports and spending evenings together around the campfire. There is a table football in the house and outside there is a goal wall, a basketball hoop, a table tennis table, a football pitch with two goals, a barbecue and a campfire area with seating.
After work you can also take the hourly bus to the neighbouring town of Zeven within 10 minutes.
At the weekend trips to Bremen and Hamburg are worthwhile.

Arrangeret af

Ecological NABU Station Oste-Region (German: Ökologischen NABU-Station Oste-Region)
The Ecological NABU- Station Oste Region is an institution of NABU Lower Saxony. The station provides local support to the Rotenburg and Stade districts in their management of protected areas. Its core tasks are primarily the recording of animal and plant species, the initiation, planning, implementation and success monitoring of maintenance and development measures, as well as the planning and implementation of species protection measures.
The station not only works closely with the nature conservation authorities, but also with the NABU Bremervörde-Zeven and Stade district groups to coordinate and initiate necessary measures.

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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Rejsevejledning til mødested

Meeting point and time: at accommodation until 6:45pm on 05/09/2026
Directions to Meeting Point:
From Hamburg airport (travel time to workcamp 2,5 to 3,5h)
From Hamburg main station (travel time to workcamp 1,5 to 2h)
From Bremen airport please take the tram line 6 (direction "Universität") to the stop Bremen Hbf (main station) ((travel time 16min).
At Bremen Hbf (main station) take the bus 630 in the direction “Bahnhof Süd, Zeven” and leave the bus at the station “Bademühlen Großes Holz” in Badenstedt (Zeven) after 65min.
From bus station “Bademühlen Großes Holz”
After leaving the bus, walk 200m in the opposite direction of travel along the road. On the other side of the road is a red brick building, your accommodation, the Schullandheim Badenstedt.

More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com.

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fitness for physically demanding work

Tyskland Tyskland: Nature conservation on the edge of the big city I (ijgd 16021)

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05/09/2026   -   19/09/2026

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Alder
18 - 26
Maks. antal frivillige
14
Stadig plads til
0
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Hamburg (HAM)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof (main train station) – Ahrensburg Bahnhof (train station) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carsharing or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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Nature conservation in great surroundings and sightseeing in the big city! - You can experience both at this camp on the outskirts of the metropolis of Hamburg.
You will be working in the Hoeltigbaum nature reserve, a former military training area. A varied mosaic of different habitats has developed on the Hoeltigbaum during and after the last ice age. The result is a variety of old succession stages consisting of open soils, grasslands, fringing meadows and some woodland with many rare and endangered animal and plant species.
Where tanks once travelled, there is now vast savannah-like grassland where flocks of sheep, goats and Galloway cattle graze all year round. Grazing keeps the areas open, prevents scrub encroachment and preserves biodiversity. You support the animal "lawnmowers" in their work and remove plants such as bracken, lupins, ragwort and small birch trees to prepare the ground for the underlying and displaced heathland. This is an important contribution to nature conservation work, as heavy machinery would destroy the sensitive heathland.
The work takes place on the pastures in the nature reserve. However, the grazing animals have plenty of space to hide and are rarely visible. However, if you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the cattle and sheep at work.
In addition to the practical work, you will learn a lot about nature and environmental protection in general and the nature conservation concept of a semi-open pasture landscape in particular from the employees of the House of Wild Pastures (Haus der Wilden Weiden). You will learn a lot about the local flora and fauna, year-round grazing and cattle and sheep farming in the area of landscape conservation.
Information (unfortunately only in German) about the Hoeltigbaum nature reserve and the House of Wild Pastures (Haus der Wilden Weiden) can be found here:
www.hoeltigbaum.de

Kost og logi

You will stay in two adjoining flats. The front flat has 8 beds in four open-plan 2-bed rooms. The rear flat has 8 beds in one 6-bed room and one 2-bed room. Both flats have a kitchen, a lounge and sanitary facilities. The flats are located in the centre of Ahrensburg near the train station.
You cater for yourselves and cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Beliggenhed og fritid

Your work location is in the Hamburg district of Rahlstedt and your accommodation is in the city centre of Ahrensburg. From both locations, you can reach the Hamburg city centre within 30 minutes by public transport (tickets will be provided). So you can stay in Hamburg right after work and explore the many sights and leisure activities. www.hamburg.de (German) / www.hamburg.com (English)
Or you can visit Ahrensburg Castle and its park, including a disc golf course, which are both just 1 km from your accommodation.
At the weekend, trips to the beaches on the Baltic coast, for example near Lübeck, are well worthwhile.

Arrangeret af

Haus der Wilden Weiden - House of Wild Pastures
The "House of Wild Pastures" is a place of environmental education for day-care centres, schools, families and adult groups.
However, the house is not only a place of learning, but the staff are also responsible for the maintenance of the neighbouring nature reserve "Hoeltigbaum". In order to preserve and develop the species and habitat diversity, the largest part of the nature reserve has been managed for more than 20 years according to the "semi-open pasture landscape" method, an extensive year-round grazing with various grazing animals. The care of these cattle, sheep and goats is also the task of the "House of Wild Pastures".

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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Meeting point and time: at accommodation until 7:30pm on 05/09/2026
From Hamburg airport take S-Bahn S1 (direction Wedel or Hamburg-Blankenese) to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (Hamburg main train station, about 24 min travel time). The S1 is running every 10min.
From Hamburg main station
At Hauptbahnhof (main train station) you have to take the train R80 or R81 in direction of „Lübeck“, “Bad Oldesloe” or “Bargteheide”. Trains are running every 20-30 minutes. After travelling for 18-22 minutes, you should get off at the station “Ahrensburg”.
From Ahrensburg Bahnhof (train station)
You leave the main station through the main exit in the direction of the city centre. In front of the station, turn right along Bahnhofsstr. After approx. 200 metres, the road turns slightly to the left, crosses a bridge over a large, multi-lane road and continues with the street name "Hagener Allee". After approx. 300m you cross a short pedestrian zone (approx. 50m) and then you continue straight ahead along "Große Str." for 100m. You will find yourself in a large square with trees and parked cars and turn right into Königstr. After approx. 150m you will reach house no. 4 on the right-hand side, where you turn left next to the house into the driveway at the back to your two apartments.
More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com.

Yderligere detaljer

Fitness and readiness for physically strenuous and monotonous work; Be sure to bring robust work clothing for rain and cold, but also for sun and heat as well as, and (waterproofed) shoes; you will travel 30 minutes by public transport (tickets will be provided) to the nature reserve;

Krav

Fitness and readiness for physically strenuous and monotonous work; Be sure to bring robust work clothing for rain and cold, but also for sun and heat as well as, and (waterproofed) shoes; you will travel 30 minutes by public transport (tickets will be provided) to the nature reserve;

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Action Sustainable Cities and Communities
Tyskland Tyskland: Save the Mountain Peatlands in Germany (IBG14)

Datoer

06/09/2026   -   20/09/2026

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Alder
18 - 50
Maks. antal frivillige
14
Stadig plads til
1
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Adgang med handicap
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Frankfurt (FRA)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
train stations in Idar-Oberstein or Trier
Kort

Arbejde

Support climate protection and biodiversity by protecting the peatlands on the slopes of the lower mountain range “Hunsrück”. These areas were drained more than 100 years ago for forestry use and thereby lost their important ecological role as valuable and natural CO2 storage. Today, the revitalisation of these peatlands has become an essential task in climate protection, for which we need your help! The work is expected to take place in two different Hunsrück peatland areas: A forest near the tiny village of Hochscheid and an area of open moorland near Morbach. Under supervision of a park ranger you will:
• help improving the water balance to renature the moors and strengthen them for climate change
• close some ditches to control the water flow
• make the area more accessible for environmental education projects
Beware: The work might be physically hard and you will get wet and muddy for sure! Please bring hiking boots, rubber boots, and working clothes.

Kost og logi

You will stay in a spacious community center that includes a huge kitchen with a dishwasher, a living room, toilets, showers, a washing machine, and wifi. There is one big sleeping room with camping beds. Please bring your sleeping bag!
The entire group does grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning together. Food will be bought with the camp budget. To minimize our carbon footprint on the planet, we encourage volunteers to reduce meat and try more sustainable meals.

Beliggenhed og fritid

You are located in Deuselbach in Rhineland-Palatinate, a small village with 260 inhabitants and a pub. Locals are very interested to welcome you, many parties and events will happen. Thalfang (4km away) offers shops and a public pool. The next big city is Trier (40 km), the oldest in Germany, with many Roman sights, a huge cathedral, and plenty of things to do.

Arrangeret af

IBG Workcamps, founded in 1965, engages increasingly in climate protection through forest and peatland projects. Through our trainings, seminars, and Workcamps we strive to encourage young people from all over the world to become active in climate- and nature protection themselves. This camp is organized by IBG in cooperation with “Stiftung Natur und Umwelt Rheinland-Pfalz” (Foundation for nature and environment Rhineland-Palatinate) whose efforts include restoring peatlands but also concerns biodiverse meadows, reintegration of lynx, protection of field hamsters and rare butterflies, and sustaining old tree populations.

Rejsevejledning til mødested

Meeting point: You will be picked up from the bus stop called “Hunsrückhaus/Erbeskopf, Hilscheid”. Please inform your campleader about your arrival time on Sep 6th . Please check for connections from anywhere to Deuselbach www.bahn.com There are regular busses to Deuselbach from the train stations of Idar-Oberstein, Trier and Neubrücke(Nahe).
International bus stops: suitable international bus stops are in Mainz, Saarbrucken and Trier
Most suitable airports: Frankfurt (FRA), Luxembourg (LUX)

Yderligere detaljer

This camp supports the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development by the United Nations and highlights our contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals defined for Climate Action (13) and Life on Land (15).

Krav

Please be aware that ticks can be an issue after spending a lot of time outdoors. In our General Info Sheet you will find suggestions on how you can protect yourself against them. Consider to check whether a vaccination against the tick-borne disease TBE makes sense and is possible in your home country.

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Action Life on Land
Tyskland Tyskland: Arts and Environment – Educational Centre Kell am See (IBG15)

Datoer

13/09/2026   -   27/09/2026

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Alder
18 - 40
Maks. antal frivillige
12
Stadig plads til
2 M + 0 K
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Adgang med handicap
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Luxembourg (LUX)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Trier
Kort

Arbejde

Re-design the chill-out-area and maintain to green areas around the educational youth centre Kell am See, an important place for youth work in the whole area of Trier! The educational centre is public, non-profit and offers the opportunity for youth groups, associations and schools to spend some days or weeks here, running a seminar or some other projects. One focus of the offer is on environmental education and outdoor activities. You will play a key role in empowering local youth community.
There will be two big tasks for you:
1. You redesign the chill-out area in the basement of the facility. A local graffiti artist will hold a workshop to share ideas and techniques for the redesign, and you will also design and build new furniture yourselves. Use your creativity and together with the local youth, create the best artistic chilling area!
2. You take care of and maintain the green areas around the regional education centre. Your tasks include cutting the grass and bushes; taking care of the playground and sports grounds; tending the herbs garden and the insect hotel and much more.

Kost og logi

You stay in five conical dorm huts for max. five persons each. It is really great to stay here surrounded by pure nature, with the campfire in the middle of the circle of huts. In the youth centre main building you have your own kitchen including a dish-washer, a living room, and sanitary facilities. For your free time you will find plenty of outdoor facilities (campfire, basketball, football, volleyball…) and a nice indoor room.
Please be aware that the dorm huts have beds and electricity but no heating, so it might be cold at night. Bring a really warm sleeping bag! In the different facilities of the centre as the kitchen and the living room, there is heating. Wifi is available.
You will do the cleaning, grocery shopping and cooking as a team with the other volunteers.

Beliggenhed og fritid

Kell am See is a village 30 km from Trier, surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The area is well known for cycling, hiking and other ways of outdoor activities. In Kell, there is a holiday resort, which offers more than 200 holiday bungalows next to a lake (close to the educational centre). In addition, the region offers plenty of historic sites (castles, museums….). You will get the opportunity to come in contact with local associations, e.g. the local voluntary fire brigade. The number of excursions will be limited but you will for sure visit Trier, famous for its Roman sites, its cathedral and for being the birth place of Karl-Marx.

Arrangeret af

IBG will organise this project in cooperation with the regional youth departement. Their educational centre in Kell am See is public, non-profit and offers the opportunity for youth groups, associations and schools to spend some days or weeks here, running a seminar or some other projects. The centre was renovated ten years ago and additional outdoor and training facilities were installed. For them it is important to get the support of international volunteer for their centre but at the same time they share the aims of international volunteering and want to offer a nice opportunity to you. By participating in this project, you are supporting education on environmental issues (UN SDG 4 and 13).One focus of the offer is on environmental education and outdoor activities.

Rejsevejledning til mødested

Meeting point: You're picked up from the bus stop in Kell am See.

The bus No. 230 goes from Trier to Kell am See every 2 hours. Please inform your camp leaders about your arrival time on Sep 13. You can check for connections from anywhere to Kell am See on: www.bahn.com/en.

Nearest train station: Trier
Nearest international bus stops: Trier, Saarbrucken and Luxembourg.
Most suitable airport: Luxembourg (LUX)

Yderligere detaljer

Please be aware that nights might be cold and bring a warm sleeping bag.

Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education Sustainable Cities and Communities
Estland Estland: KINGU ORGANIC FARM 7 (EST KI7)

Datoer

14/09/2026   -   25/09/2026

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Alder
19 - 68
Maks. antal frivillige
6
Stadig plads til
2
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Tallinn (TLL)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Saverna
Kort

Arbejde

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

Kost og logi

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

Beliggenhed og fritid

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

Arrangeret af

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

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Krav

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

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Tyskland Tyskland: Nature conservation on the edge of the big city II (ijgd 16020)

Datoer

19/09/2026   -   03/10/2026

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Alder
18 - 26
Maks. antal frivillige
14
Stadig plads til
4 M + 1 K
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Hamburg (HAM)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof (main train station) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carsharing or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
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Arbejde

Landscape conservation and nature protection in beautiful surroundings and sightseeing in the big city! You can experience both at this camp on the outskirts of Hamburg.
Under the guidance of staff from the Elbe-Tideauenzentrum, you will mainly work in the Boberger Niederung and Borghorster Elblandschaft nature reserves, as well as in other areas such as the Obere Tideelbe floodplain, Allermöher Wiesen, Horster Moor and Heuckenlock.
The Boberger Niederung nature reserve is exceptionally diverse: sand dunes and heathland, moors, marsh meadows, water bodies and near-natural forests come together on 464 hectares. Around 650 plant species grow here, including many highly endangered or rare species, such as the broad-leaved marsh orchid (a type of orchid). Endangered animal species such as the blue-winged grasshopper, the grass snake and the snipe also have their habitat here. A special feature of the area is the inland dune, which is considered one of the most endangered biotope types in Germany.
Regular maintenance measures are necessary to preserve the open structure and biodiversity of these sensitive habitats. This is where your practical work comes in: you will help mow orchid meadows, remove emerging shrubs such as hawthorn in selected areas (‘clearing’) and take part in litter collection campaigns.
You will also be active in the Borghorster Elblandschaft nature reserve, where you will be removing scrub and ringing invasive black cherry trees. This involves peeling the bark from the trunk to interrupt the transport of nutrients in the tree, preventing the species from spreading further. In one area, you will also remove Japanese knotweed to curb the spread of this highly invasive neophyte. The approximately 225-hectare area is characterised by a varied floodplain landscape and provides a habitat for numerous animal species, including beavers, orioles and ant lions.
During a trip to the Elbe Tidal Floodplain Centre in Hamburg-Moorwerder, you will get an insight into the exhibition and a guided tour of the adjacent Heuckenlock nature reserve – a unique freshwater floodplain with around 100 hectares of riparian forest in the south of the Elbe island of Wilhelmsburg, where white-tailed eagles breed, among other species. You will probably also help with work in the garden or on the outdoor area of the Elbe Tidal Centre.
In addition to the practical work, you will learn a lot about nature and environmental protection in general as well as the nature and habitat in these special nature reserves from employees of the Elbe Tidal Floodplain Centre. You will learn a lot about the local flora and fauna as well as the special need for protection of animals and plants on the Red List:
Information (unfortunately only in German) about the Boberger Niederung and Borghorster Elblandschaft nature reserves and the Elbe tidal floodplain centre can be found here:
https://www.goep.hamburg/boberg/
https://www.goep.hamburg/borghorst/
https://www.goep.hamburg/umweltbildung/elbe-tideauenzentrum.php

Kost og logi

You will stay at Haus Warwisch, a quiet and idyllic self-catering house on the outskirts of Hamburg directly on the Elbe. It offers space for two groups. In your living area there is a 7-bed room, a 6-bed room and a 2-bed room. There is also a kitchen, a dining room and lounge as well as a shower and toilet for men and women. A campfire and barbecue area as well as a football pitch and basketball hoop are available in the outdoor area 70 metres away.
You cater for yourselves and cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Beliggenhed og fritid

In your free time, you can enjoy your quiet accommodation and the beautiful surroundings by taking part in sports and spending evenings together around the campfire. You can also go on excursions to Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany, where a wide range of leisure activities await you.
www.hamburg.de (German) / www.hamburg.com (English)
At the weekend, trips to the beaches on the North and Baltic coast are well worthwhile.

Arrangeret af

Gesellschaft für ökologische Planung e.V. (GÖP) - Society for Ecological Planning
Elbe-Tideauenzentrum - Elbe Tidal Floodplain Centre
The Society for Ecological Planning e.V. (GÖP) is a non-profit nature conservation association. It looks after 14 of Hamburg's 37 nature reserves and runs the Elbe Tidal Floodplain Centre, an important extracurricular educational institution dedicated to the freshwater tidal floodplains, which are unique in Europe. With mostly self-built exhibits on local nature, flora and fauna, the exhibition provides insights into these special features and motivates visitors to try things out and experience them. The staff of the Elbe Tidal Floodplain Centre carry out nature conservation measures in the 14 nature reserves.


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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Rejsevejledning til mødested

Meeting point and time: at accommodation until 7:15pm on 19/09/2026
From Hamburg airport take S-Bahn S1 (direction Wedel or Hamburg-Blankenese) to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (Hamburg main train station, about 25 min travel time). The S1 is running every 10min.
From Hamburg main station / Hamburg ZOB
At Hauptbahnhof (main train station) / ZOB you can take the bus Bus 124 or 224 to Bahnhof Bergedorf and leave the bus at station Kirchwerder Schulweg (travel time 43mins).
From the bus stop, walk 20 metres in the direction of travel and then turn right into Kirchwerder Schulweg. Follow this road for approx. 400 metres to the end until you reach Wrauster Bogen. Turn right and the first house on the right is your accommodation.
More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com

Yderligere detaljer

Fitness and readiness for physically strenuous and monotonous work; Be sure to bring robust work clothing for rain and cold, but also for sun and heat as well as, and (waterproofed) shoes; you will travel 15 to 45 minutes by public transport (tickets will be provided) to the nature reserves;

Krav

Fitness and readiness for physically strenuous and monotonous work; Be sure to bring robust work clothing for rain and cold, but also for sun and heat as well as, and (waterproofed) shoes; you will travel 15 to 45 minutes by public transport (tickets will be provided) to the nature reserves;

Italien Italien: CLEANING OF NATURE RESERVE - 6 (IG26-W012)

Datoer

20/09/2026   -   30/09/2026

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Tjekkiet Tyskland

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Alder
18 - 30
Maks. antal frivillige
5
Stadig plads til
1
Sprog
Engelsk
Nærmeste lufthavn
Palermo (PMO)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Isola delle Femmine
Kort

Arbejde

Work will be run on the little uninhabited island in the middle of the sea every morning. Volunteers will take a boat every day to join this place, therefore, it is compulsory to be able to swim for safety reasons Volunteers will support natural reserve s staff in: restoration of the flora (this action is part of over thirty-year plan put in practice by Lipu and volunteers) and maintenance of existing vegetation (watering plants), maintenance of the protected area (re-building stone paths) cleaning of the protected area from litter (the area is exposed to different marine streams that bring waste from the sea) cooking meals for the group in couple and following shifts other tasks. Work is manual and demands physical effort, it is also tiring due to hot temperature and Southern sun. Work is manual and demands physical effort, it is also tiring due to hot temperature and Southern sun (hat and sunblock are compulsory). Work will be done mainly in the morning and in case of wind or rain that does not allow it to reach the island, some renovation activities will be done at the museum MUST23 such as cleaning the small green area from weeds, stones, watering plants, and painting if needed. Supporting the preparation of the setting for the organisation of cultural events related to books preview.The MuST23 is an immersive and interactive museum dedicated to the memory of the Capaci massacre describing facts and the fight against the mafia made by civic society and organisation managed by Addio Pizzo Travel.The study part may include getting to know the marine biodiversity, discovering how the natural reserve works in Sicily, about legality and the anti-mafia movement.

Kost og logi

LIPU offers a room inside their office. All the volunteers will be accommodated in one common room equipped with 3 bunk beds and share one bathroom. Volunteers should be aware of a very basic condition and willing to live as such Volunteers will be responsible for cooking and cleaning.

Beliggenhed og fritid

Isola delle Femmine is an Italian town in North-Western Sicily, in the province of Palermo. It is next to the sea so volunteers can spend their free time at the beach, do water sports, snorkeling, etc... Isola is a coast-town close to Palermo and connected by bus/train. Palermo is a beautiful city where there are many sights and places to spend the free time.

Arrangeret af

The Isola delle Femmine is a nature reserve established in 1997 by the Sicilian Region and managed by LIPU (Italian league for birds protection) since then. This little uninhabited island is located in a strategic place for the migration of a specific species of bird called Gabbiano reale (Larus michahellis), this area allows them to rest from migration and to grow numerically. The regular support received along the year is not sufficient for the maintenance needed, this is the reason why InformaGiovani with LIPU organize together every year volunteering projects to support the maintenance of the natural reserve and to sensitize the local community towards the place.

Rejsevejledning til mødested

Isola delle Femmine train station

Krav

Since volunteers will take a boat every day the ability to swim is compulsory for safety reasons. Interest in environmental issues, protection of sea and coast. High motivation is requested. Volunteers should be aware of a very basic condition.

Frankrig Frankrig: Sustainable Project in an Eco Castle (FR-SCI W.6)

Datoer

20/09/2026   -   03/10/2026

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Renovering
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Miljø og natur

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Alder
18 - 99
Maks. antal frivillige
5
Stadig plads til
2 M + 2 K
Sprog
Engelsk
Nærmeste lufthavn
 
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Gare SNCF Wissembourg

Arbejde

Volunteers will take part in a multicultural and eco-responsible community living project, experiencing life in a supportive community and sustainable environment throughout the camp.

You will also have the opportunity to work directly on the restoration of castle structures, contributing to the long-term preservation of this historic site. Tasks will include the renovation of existing ecological and sustainable buildings, interior renovation and layout work inside the castle building, restoration of beam heads, and the creation of new window openings.

Kost og logi

Participants will be accommodated in dormitory (bring your own sleeping bag). Volunteers will be responsible for preparing meals and washing up. Vegetarian meals are also available. You can find some old photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/154450404@N06/albums/72157716376004811/

Beliggenhed og fritid

yes

Krav

Volunteers must bring work clothes and personal protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, glasses, FFP2 masks) for work on the site. Safety helmets and hearing protection will be provided. For daily life, you will need to bring a sleeping bag, flashlight/headlamp and also earplugs (if you are a light sleeper).

Tyskland Tyskland: Hands-On Climate Action: Restore the Moor! (DE-SCI W10.13)

Datoer

25/09/2026   -   09/10/2026

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Miljø og natur
2
Plads(er)
tilbage
no more teens

Pris

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Alder
18 - 99
Maks. antal frivillige
8
Stadig plads til
2
Sprog
Engelsk
Nærmeste lufthavn
 
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
We highly recommend to use green travel options, if possible. In case you have to take a flight Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) are the closest options. From there you will have to continue your journey by public transportation (trains, buses) to Ulmen (a city in the federal state Rheinland-Pfalz). From there you will be picked up at specific times and brought by car to the accomodation of the camp in Ueß.

Arbejde

During the project weeks, ditches are sealed. To achieve this, materials are transported into the area using wheelbarrows over wooden planks, boards are hammered and screwed into the ground, and sacks filled with sawdust and wood chips are used—or the material is directly compacted into the ditches to seal them. Teamwork is essential in this process. Additionally, shrubs and young trees such as birch, spruce, and willow are cut down and removed from the mire. The work is hands-on, wet, and muddy, but at the same time, great care is needed to avoid damaging the fragile mire vegetation. To protect the peatland, volunteers move exclusively on wooden walkways, which they build themselves.

Kost og logi

During your stay, you will be accommodated in a very cozy holiday cottage at Center Parcs Park Eifel, surrounded by the beautiful nature of the volcanic Eifel region. The house is fully equipped and designed for groups up to 8 people. The cottage includes a living area, four bedrooms, a bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a terrace where you can relax outdoors. You will cook together in the group and there is also a laundry in the Center Parc where you can wash your clothes. Please note that their will be two people accommodated in one room and that Center Parcs Eifel is a holiday cottage village.

Therefore, at Center Parcs Park Eifel, you can enjoy a wide range of free activities during your stay, including unlimited access to the Aqua Mundo swimming area, outdoor sports fields, and nature trails. Whether you prefer swimming, playing sports, joining free entertainment programs, or simply relaxing and exploring the park, there are plenty of options to stay active and enjoy your time in a beautiful natural setting.

Beliggenhed og fritid

The Volcanic Eifel region is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Explore scenic hikes through lush forests, rolling hills, and striking volcanic landscapes, discovering ancient craters, serene lakes, and breathtaking viewpoints. Whether you enjoy leisurely walks or more active adventures, the area offers countless opportunities to unwind and reconnect with nature.

Just a short drive away, you can visit charming towns, additional crater lakes, or the legendary Nürburgring racetrack for an exciting change of pace. For even more fun, Center Parcs in the region offers a wide range of free activities during your stay – from indoor and outdoor, swimming pools to sports courts, playgrounds, and nature trails – ensuring endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation.

Krav

Enjoyment of nature and outdoor work – in both sunshine and rain are necessary. Please bring rubber boots and weatherproof clothing that can get dirty, sure-footedness.

Tyskland Tyskland: Cultural Center in Countryside (ICJA2614)

Datoer

26/09/2026   -   10/10/2026

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Alder
18 - 26
Maks. antal frivillige
12
Stadig plads til
3 M + 2 K
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Frankfurt (FRA)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Bedheim is 8 km from the train station of Hildburghausen and 15 km from the train station of Bad Rodach. Hildburghausen is between Suhl (Thüringen) and Coburg (Bavaria)

Arbejde

Volunteers are invited to help with the care and maintenance of this social centre and its various areas. There is work outside and inside: The meadow orchard must be cleared of bushes and, depending on the weather, apples can be collected and processed into apple juice. The work in the organic vegetable garden also depends on the weather, usually the volunteers help with the harvest of fruit and vegetables. In the castle itself, there is painting and cleaning work to be done to maintain the building. Encounters with kids and people of the region are foreseen. Overall, there is a wide variety of tasks - something for everyone!

Study: We may learn more about the natural beauty of the environment. We can make excursions to places of cultural and historical interest (e.g. Weimar, the city of Goethe and the former concentration camp Buchenwald). We can have discussions and lectures about German history, society, culture and politics (the German East-West border was only 9 km away from Bedheim). There will be the possibility to meet pupils of a local primary school. Please prepare yourself for an exchange about the culture and living conditions in your countries

Kost og logi

Bedheim castle offers simple group accommodation in the “Remise” – former coach house. Beds will be provided, no sleeping bag needed. Meals will be prepared by the group (less meat but a lot of very good vegetables and fruits from the nursery). Warm water is provided by a solar collector and electricity. Please note: Rooms are heated with one big wood-burning stove. It can be chilly for people, who are used to central heating.

Beliggenhed og fritid

Bedheim castle is located in the west of Thuringia, close to the Bavarian border. The nearest bigger town is Coburg (28 km away). Bedheim is surrounded by the extraordinarily beautiful Franconian landscape. Usually weather is fine, but it can be rainy and quite cold in Autumn .

Arrangeret af

Bedheim castle was first mentioned in the year 1169 and was destroyed and reconstructed several times in its long history. During the last 30 years, the castle has become a sociocultural center for this remote region. Currently, it offers meeting places for social and cultural initiatives. With historical rooms, the garden café, various types of gardens and its location surrounded by beautiful nature, it is a perfect place to meet with friends, enjoy a good piece of cake, or spend holidays. There are small concerts and exhibitions now and then and one flee market taking place. You also can play table tennis and football. Since 1992, the association has been organizing workcamps. Volunteers enjoy spending their time meeting and work together with the inhabitants. An organic garden, and an architect's office are the basis for the existence of the residents. If you like a simple analogue life with a basic standard, this is the right place for you Last but not least: a nice cat named Rudie is waiting to be petted by the volunteers!
The aim of this project is to create an atmosphere where people with or without disabilities may come, live and work together without any prejudice against handicap, nationality, or religion.

Rejsevejledning til mødested

You will get detailled information with infosheet

Yderligere detaljer

Some basic knowledge of German or English is recommended. Please bring rain and working clothes, slippers,and warm pullovers with you. You can also bring pictures or special food items from your country. Rubber boots and additional working clothes will be provided.

Krav

Some basic knowledge of German or English is recommended. Please bring rain and working clothes, slippers,and warm pullovers with you. You can also bring pictures or special food items from your country. Rubber boots and additional working clothes will be provided.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production
Tyskland Tyskland: OH-W08 "Guardians of Lohra Castle" (OH-W08)

Datoer

27/09/2026   -   09/10/2026

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Colombia

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Alder
18 - 26
Maks. antal frivillige
14
Stadig plads til
14 M + 14 K
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Berlin (BER)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Nearest train station: Gebra / Hainleite (approx. 5 km) Nearest bus stop: Großlohra – Friedrichslohra / Wartehalle (approx. 1 km) Further rail connections are available via Nordhausen (approx. 20 km).
Kort

Arbejde

Volunteers will take part in seasonal maintenance and site care activities that support the everyday functioning and long-term preservation of Lohra Castle and its surrounding grounds. The work focuses on keeping the historic ensemble and its open spaces accessible, safe, and well maintained throughout the year.
Depending on the season, tasks may include clearing leaves and organic material from paths and courtyards, maintaining open spaces around the castle buildings, preparing and stacking firewood for winter heating, assisting with basic upkeep of fences and outdoor furniture, and supporting the cleaning and maintenance of communal halls and shared facilities.
Although the project does not involve technical heritage conservation, the work plays an essential role in sustainable heritage management. Through their contribution, volunteers support the continued use of the castle for cultural, educational, and community activities, whose income is reinvested into conservation and restoration programmes.

Kost og logi

Volunteers will be accommodated in small historic service buildings within the castle complex, in shared rooms with simple but adequate facilities. Rooms are arranged for 2–5 people. Showers and toilets are available, with limited hot water. The overall living conditions are basic, reflecting the historic character of the site.
A fully equipped communal kitchen is located in a separate historic building near the accommodation. Meals are prepared collectively as part of community life, and each participant will be involved in cooking during the stay. Volunteers are encouraged to bring recipes from their home countries to share food traditions with the group.
Accommodation and food during the project are provided by the hosting organisation. Any participation fees charged by sending organisations are not transferred to the host and remain with the sending organisation.

Beliggenhed og fritid

Lohra Castle is located in northern Thuringia, close to the Harz low mountain range, in a rural area characterised by forests, hills, and protected natural landscapes. The castle has medieval origins dating back to the 11th century and developed over several centuries from a fortified complex into a mixed residential and agricultural ensemble. Notable features include a Romanesque double-floored chapel from the 12th century, traces of medieval fortifications and towers, a Renaissance-era manor house, and later farm buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. After decades of abandonment, the site has been gradually revitalised since the 1990s and today functions as a place for cultural activities, education, and volunteer-based site care.
The next small towns are Bleicherode (approx. 6 km) and Nordhausen (approx. 20 km). The castle stands slightly above the surrounding villages and is reached via a forest road and walking paths.
The workcamp takes place in a quiet, countryside setting. Volunteers should not expect urban leisure infrastructure, but rather a nature-oriented environment and simple village surroundings. In their free time, participants can go for walks or hikes in the protected natural area, relax at the castle, or organise informal group activities such as games, music evenings, campfires, or shared cooking.
Depending on the group’s interests, short excursions to nearby towns or cultural sites can be organised together during the stay.

Arrangeret af

Open Houses is a non-profit network whose work dates back to the mid-1980s, when voluntary initiatives began restoring historic buildings in East Germany and gradually developed into an international programme of workcamps and building projects at heritage sites. Its work is rooted in the idea of opening historic places as spaces for common responsibility, intercultural exchange, and non-commercial encounter.

The organisation supports the revitalisation and long-term care of historic buildings and cultural landscapes through volunteer engagement, focusing on everyday maintenance, small-scale renovation, and community-based use of heritage sites. Rather than acting as a sole operator, Open Houses works as an initiator and facilitator, cooperating with site owners, local actors, and partner organisations.

At Lohra Castle, Open Houses coordinates volunteer-based site care and ensures that the castle remains a living place for cultural activities, educational initiatives, and international exchange. The organisation provides overall project coordination, accommodation, work supervision, and group support throughout the workcamp.

Rejsevejledning til mødested

The meeting point is the bus stop Großlohra – Friedrichslohra / Wartehalle.
If you arrive by train, travel to Gebra / Hainleite railway station. From the station, walk a few metres in the direction of the village to the nearby bus stop and take bus 29 in the direction of Nordhausen. Get off at Friedrichslohra / Wartehalle.
If you miss the bus, it is possible to walk from Gebra / Hainleite towards the castle area (approx. 1 hour). The route includes a steep uphill section, therefore light and easy-to-carry luggage is strongly recommended.
Detailed arrival information and exact arrival times will be sent to selected volunteers in advance.

Yderligere detaljer

Volunteers should be motivated to take part in physically active outdoor work and be prepared for simple living conditions in a rural environment. Flexibility, a cooperative attitude, and willingness to participate in everyday community tasks (such as cooking and cleaning) are essential.
The work takes place in all weather conditions, including rain and cooler days. Participants should bring appropriate clothing and sturdy work shoes.
The project is suitable for volunteers who are interested in heritage, nature, and community life, and who are open to intercultural exchange. Previous experience is not required.

Tyskland Tyskland: Black Forest Pastures – Neuenweg Kleines Wiesental (IBG17)

Datoer

03/10/2026   -   18/10/2026

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Landbrug
Dyr

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Kenya Indien Algeria Mexico Italien

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DKK 2500
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Alder
18 - 32
Maks. antal frivillige
12
Stadig plads til
4
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Adgang med handicap
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Basel/Mulhouse (EAP)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
Schopfheim Bahnhof
Kort

Arbejde

Preserve black forest pastures! In this very special project, you will find yourself on mountain pastures, where you will be responsible for preserving the unique biodiversity and species diversity as well as the traditional practice of cooperative summer cattle grazing.

You will maintain paths and pasture fences on site. As a measure against scrub encroachment on the pastures, you will remove small conifers with hand saws. To preserve the special biodiversity, you will combat and remove some invasive species – especially lupins and broom. You will work together with local farmers active in the association taking care for the mountain pastures. Nature conservation experts will introduce you to the background and objectives of nature conservation tasks. Please be prepared for mountain life and bring god hiking shoes and weatherproof clothing.

Kost og logi

Surrounded by Mount Belchen (1414m), wild pastures, mountain forest, and the beautiful Nonnenmattweiher water protection area, you will stay in a self-catering cabin belonging to the ski club. It has two floors, a front patio with a bench and a view, and a small backyard where firewood is stored and chopped. Downstairs, there's a foyer with a wood-burning stove, a large dormitory with six bunk beds and a small stove, a shower with a two-person washroom, a toilet with a sink, a storage room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Upstairs, there's a toilet with a sink, a urinal with a sink, a large dining room with a wood-burning stove, four bedrooms, each with a bunk bed, and access to the backyard. The bedrooms have mattresses and sheets, but you'll need to bring a warm sleeping bag or a blanket and pillow!

The nearest grocery store is a 20-minute drive away. As a group, you'll cook, eat, clean, and plan together. Food will be purchased with the camp budget. In the neighborhood, you'll find self-service refrigerators where you can buy local cheese, sausage, jam, eggs, and honey. For most local sales and events, you'll need cash!

Beliggenhed og fritid

You're close to the mountain village of Neuenweg on the southern slope of Mount Belchen (1414m). You can go hiking or visit the cows right from the house.

The locals are all incredibly excited to welcome you and will invite you to Oktoberfest on your first day. Towards the end of your stay, they'll also invite you to an extra day with the cattle for the seasonal "cattle drive," when the herd moves from the pastures back to the barn.

Arrangeret af

The area on the southern slope of the Belchen (1,414 m) is characterised by its unique subalpine flora and fauna and is a 1,600-hectare nature reserve. For the first time, IBG is active here at this peak of the Black Forest, working together with the regional nature conservation authority and the local association of mountain farmers. You will maintain and preserve the mountain pastures and their special alpine biodiversity. At the same time, shared summer cattle grazing is also a special cultural asset and represents sustainable agriculture in a unique form.

Rejsevejledning til mødested

Pick-up / Meeting Point:
Schopfheim Bahnhof (train station)
You will be picked up by the camp leaders as a group!
If you arrive and you have time until the pickup time, Schopfheim offers some nice little things to do.

Nearest Airports:
(1 hour) EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
(2.5 hours) Zurich Airport
(3 hours) Strasbourg Airport
(3-4 hours) Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

From your airport of arrival to Schopfheim Bahnhof check connections at: www.bahn.com/en.

Krav

Please be aware that ticks can be an issue after spending a lot of time outdoors. In our General Info Sheet you will find suggestions on how you can protect yourself against them. Consider to check whether a vaccination against the tick-borne disease TBE makes sense and is possible in your home country.

Sustainable Development Goals

Life on Land Climate Action
Tyskland Tyskland: Wild bees, bats and wolves – preserve their habitats! (ijgd 16029)

Datoer

10/10/2026   -   25/10/2026

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Byggeri
3
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tilbage

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Alder
16 - 26
Maks. antal frivillige
13
Stadig plads til
3 M + 0 K
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Bremen (BRE)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
nearest airport: Hamburg or Bremen, nearest station: Bremen and Bahnhof Syke We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carsharing or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Kort

Arbejde

This workcamp focuses on preserving the habitats of endangered species:
You will be directly helping bats, wild bees and wolves, and at the end of each day you will see what you have achieved for nature with your own hands.
Your work will be as varied as nature itself: a particular highlight is the restoration of an old coal bunker in Friedeholz, which we are converting into a safe winter home for bats. You will become a helper for the smallest creatures when we create flowering beds for wild bees and build new insect hotels. At the same time, you will search for clues like a real researcher: you will map the impressive nests of the large forest ant in Hülsenberg and record giant trees over 200 years old that serve as important cavity trees. You will maintain valuable biotopes such as hedges, ponds, an orchard meadow and the unique Syker Wolfsschlucht gorge. Your area of operation is nature itself – from the forests in Friedeholz to Westermark and Hachetal.
You will also get involved in manual work, building natural seating from wood to guide visitors through nature in an environmentally friendly way.
With every step you take, you actively contribute to preserving biodiversity and help to conserve this unique landscape for future generations.
You will be guided by staff from the local forestry office and volunteer members of NABU Syke und Umland e.V. In addition to the practical work, you will learn the secrets of sustainable forestry on exciting excursions and find out a lot about the local flora and fauna and the protection of nature, the environment and endangered habitats.
Are you in? If you feel like getting involved in nature conservation, making friends for life and having an unforgettable time, then don't hesitate to sign up! Places are limited.

Kost og logi

You will be staying at the Wöpse seminar house, a self-catering house with 4-bed rooms, on the edge of a landscape conservation area. The house has a kitchen, two bathrooms with showers and toilets, and two common rooms for eating and group activities. There is also a large outdoor area with a lawn where you can play volleyball, football and other games.
You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.

Beliggenhed og fritid

Your spacious accommodation with large outdoor grounds offers plenty of space for group activities such as sportl or board games. The varied landscape around your accommodation is also ideal for hiking.
At the weekend, you can take trips to the 1,200-year-old Hanseatic city of Bremen, the North Sea coast (e.g. Bremerhaven or Cuxhaven) or Hamburg.

Arrangeret af

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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Rejsevejledning til mødested

Meeting point and time: at accommodation until 7:30pm on 10/10/2026
Directions to Meeting Point:
From Hamburg airport (travel time to workcamp 3,5h)
From Hamburg main station (travel time to workcamp 3h)
From Bremen Airport (travel time to workcamp 2h)
From Bremen Hauptbahnhof (main train station 1,5h)
In Syke please catch the bus 150 in the dirction of “Hoya” and leave the bus after 38mins at the stop “Gehlbergen, Bruchhausen-Vilsen”.
From bus station “Gehlbergen, Bruchhausen-Vilsen” to the camp
At the bus stop "Gehlbergen, Bruchhausen-Vilsen" turn right immediately onto Gehlbergen street and follow it as it curves slightly to the left. After 800m turn slightly left on the street Bornbusch. After 200m you will reach your accommodation “Jugendlandheim Wöpse” on the right side.
More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com or https://www.vbn.de/en/

Yderligere detaljer

Fitness for physically demanding work

Krav

Fitness for physically demanding work. Please note: Teenager (volunteers under 18) who apply for this camp have to pay additionally 150€ teenage fee to ijgd for this camp.

Tyskland Tyskland: Diversity, Plants, Care (ijgd 76120)

Datoer

01/11/2026   -   13/11/2026

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Miljø og natur
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Pris

DKK 2500
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Detaljer om projektet

Alder
16 - 26
Maks. antal frivillige
12
Stadig plads til
1 M + 3 K
Sprog
Engelsk
Vegetarmad
Ja
Nærmeste lufthavn
Berlin (BER)
Nærmeste bus-/togstation
BER (Berlin airport), Next Trainstation: Obersdorf We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or car share that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Wi-Fi
Ja
Kort

Arbejde

The Märkische Schweiz Nature Park, 40 km east of Berlin, offers a unique natural and cultural landscape as well as an area for our project in and around the ‘Drei Eichen’ environmental education centre. By cooperating with the nature park administration, we will not only get to know the nature park and its surroundings, but also actively help to shape it.

We are offering this work camp because it is fun to have young people from all over the world with us and because we simply need a lot of hands for some of the work!
People and pets live on the grounds of the Drei Eichen environmental education centre - and there are almost always lots of guests: children, families, seminar groups.
For activities in between, Drei Eichen and its grounds offer many opportunities to learn about plants and animals, nature conservation and alternative ways of life and to actively participate. These include the tipi village and the wilderness education centre, the Zeidlerei station and a pottery workshop. Excursions or courses can be organised here by prior arrangement.

On some days, you’ll give something back to “Drei Eichen” by helping out on the farm—because sometimes we need many hands, for example for woodworking, construction projects and repairs, building nest boxes, or planting new vegetation. We decide this at short notice and depending on the weather.

At various locations in the Märkische Schweiz Nature Park, we will spend a few days helping to carry out various landscape conservation work in different natural areas. Autumn is the time when trees and shrubs are pruned, but also when planting takes place and bulbs are put in the ground. We are happy to help here! We also want to tackle invasive species.
There are many lakes and beautiful scenic areas that invite you to explore and relax after work! In autumn, there are also large migrations of cranes and geese, which rest and feed in large numbers on the nearby lakes. It would be possible to organise an excursion with an expert.
All work, whether in landscape conservation, crafts or creative design, takes place outdoors. We plan together on site, depending on the current weather conditions, on which days we do which work and which days we take off.

Kost og logi

You will stay at the Drei Eichen environmental education centre, located in the middle of the forest, 4km from Buckow (www.dreichen.de). As a group, you will have a flat with kitchen, bathroom, toilet, lounge-kitchen, large balcony and 3 simple multi-bed rooms. We can also provide tents on request. You cook together. Money for shopping will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

Beliggenhed og fritid

For activities in between, Drei Eichen with its terrain offers many opportunities to learn about plants and animals, nature conservation and alternative ways of life and to actively participate.
There are many great options for spending your free time. Among them are GPS tour(s) in the nature park, guided hikes on biodiversity, a visit to the bat museum, trips to surrounding lakes, going to the movies, visiting the pub "lokal." in Buckow, making a campfire; going to an artificial climbing forest or doing a canoe tour in the area. Those who long for more urban hustle and bustle on the weekend can also take a day trip to Berlin or even go to Poland, which is not that far away.
We plan together on site, depending on the current weather conditions, among other things, on which days we do what work and on which days we take off.

Arrangeret af

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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Project Partner: www.dreichen.de

Rejsevejledning til mødested

Obersdorf (approx.1 hr 20 min from Berlin); pickup by shuttle from the train station; please come in groups.
More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com

Yderligere detaljer

Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.
You will receive more detailed information with the specific information sheet for your camp after your enrolment has been confirmed

Krav

It helps if you have an interest in physical work and some strength. Please bring weatherproof and warm work clothes/long sleeves and pants, the work takes place outdoors. Shoes that can withstand water are good - outdoor boots or similar.

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible Consumption and Production Climate Action