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Turkey Turkey: LAVENDER HARVEST (GHD-05)

Dates

16/07/2024   -   29/07/2024

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Agricultural
Manual Work

Already accepted volunteers from

Japan

Fee

USD 400
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
14
Still room for
7 Male + 6 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
 
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Work

The main work in the camp will be harvesting lavender. On some days during the camp, a trip to the Fisheries Directorate will be organized and information about crayfish will be provided and volunteer activities will be held for those who want to support the work. Additionally, volunteers will provide organizational support in the Triathlon event that coincides with the camp dates.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be in the dormitory on the historical island located in Lake Eğirdir. Volunteers will stay in rooms for 4 people. Each room has a shower and toilet. 3 meals will be provided.

Location and leisure

Isparta is located in southwestern Türkiye and is located in the Göller Yöresi (Lake District) in the north of the Mediterranean Region. Eğirdir is a district 34 km away from Isparta and on the shores of Lake Eğirdir. Cultural activities and trips are possible in spare time.

Project hosted by

-Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry Fisheries Research Institute
-Youth Sports District Directorate
-Eğirdir Forest Management Directorate
-Eğirdir Municipality

Directions to meeting point

The nearest airport is Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport. There are buses from airport to Eğirdir. A meeting point in Eğirdir center will be update in specific infosheet.

Requirements

Please don’t forget to bring your sleeping bag and mattress for accommodation and suitable shoes and clothes for work.

Turkey Turkey: SCHOOL RENOVATION (GHD-06)

Dates

04/08/2024   -   14/08/2024

Feedback from 13 volunteers

Tags

Manual Work
Renovation

Already accepted volunteers from

Germany

Fee

USD 400
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
6 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Trabzon (TZX)
Nearest bus/train station
 
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Work

The aim is to paint school walls, classrooms and floor lines for playgrounds.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be provided in apartment located in the same garden as the school. Male and female volunteers will stay in separate apartments. Meals will be cooked by volunteers in the kitchen in the school building.

Location and leisure

The camp will take place at Hüseyin Vehbi Fettahoğlu Schools in Çaykara district of Trabzon. Volunteers can go to Uzungöl, a highly touristic natural beauty on their off days.

Project hosted by

-District Directorate of National Education
-Çaykara Hüseyin Vehbi Fettahoğlu Primary School
-Çaykara Hüseyin Vehbi Fettahoğlu Secondary School

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is Trabzon Airport.

Requirements

Please don’t forget to bring your sleeping bag and suitable shoes and clothes for work.

Turkey Turkey: TALENT KIDS with SPECIAL NEEDS (GHD-09)

Dates

13/08/2024   -   27/08/2024

Feedback from 13 volunteers

Tags

Children
Manual Work

Already accepted volunteers from

Spain

Fee

USD 400
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 35
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
3 Male + 3 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Kayseri (ASR)
Nearest bus/train station
 
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Work

To accompany children with special needs in workshops, to keep observation reports, to be responsible for cleaning and organisation in the workshop and garden, in the whole camp area, to support all the work that needs to be done in the camp area such as gardening, horse care, kitchen work. Volunteers provide support for a maximum of 6 hours in different jobs between 09:15 and 18:00. After 18:00, volunteers are free to make their own plans. Mondays are free days. 6 days a week work will be done.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be in dormitories and tents. Its forbidden to stay in out of camp site. 3 meals will be provided at the campsite. It is strictly forbidden to consume alcohol in the camping area and to come to the camping area drunk.

Location and leisure

The camp will take place at the Little Prince Academy Göreme. Every Monday is a free day, volunteers can make their own programs (such as a trip to Cappadocia). Expenses on the day of the trip belong to the volunteer.

Project hosted by

The Cappadocia Disabled Talents Association was established in 2016 in the Cappadocia Region of Nevşehir with the aim of enabling individuals with special needs to discover their talents and interests and to reveal their creativity through their experiences in scientific, social, artistic and cultural fields.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point in Göreme will be update on the specific info sheet.