atenció: guia no definitiva!! - Servei Civil Internacional de Catalunya
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atenció: guia no definitiva!! - Servei Civil Internacional de Catalunya
CAMPS DE TREBALL INTERNACIONAL DEL SCI-CAT 2009 ATENCIÓ: GUIA NO DEFINITIVA!! SUMARI Què és el Servei Civil Internacional? pàg. Què és el Servei Civil Internacional Catalunya? pàg. Què és un camp internacional de treball voluntari? pàg. Com m’apunto a un camp? pàg. Camps de treball a Austràlia i Pacífic pàg. Camps de treball a Europa pàg. Camps de treball a l’Àrea mediterrània pàg. Camps de treball a Amèrica Llatina pàg. Camps de treball a Àfrica pàg. Camps de treball a Àsia pàg. 2 QUÈ ÉS EL SERVEI CIVIL INTERNACIONAL? El Servei Civil Internacional és una ONG que va néixer l'any 1920, a partir de la trobada d'unes persones que creien que la pau no era només una idea sinó que es podia fer realitat si tots plegats es posaven a treballar i creaven les bases per a la solidaritat entre els pobles que impedís noves guerres. El 1920 es va realitzar el primer Camp Internacional de Treball Voluntari a Verdú (França). Homes i dones alemanys i francesos que fins uns mesos abans havien estat combatent uns contra d’altres en la Primera Guerra Mundial es van reunir per treballar junts. Aquests voluntaris van fer tasques de reconstrucció i recuperació de camps d'aquella zona devastada per la guerra. Era la primera temptativa de reconciliació que feia servir com a mitjà un servei voluntari i no retribuït. A partir de 1924 es va anar elaborant a l’SCI la idea d'un servei civil voluntari internacional com a substitut del servei militar obligatori i nacional. Actualment l’SCI està present en més de 40 països als 5 continents i realitza diversos projectes de treball per la construcció de la pau. El treball d’aquesta organització es basa en la convicció que les persones podem conviure cooperant a través del respecte i sense la necessitat de resoldre els conflictes de forma violenta. Així doncs, a través del treball voluntari donem l’oportunitat d’experimentar aquesta manera de conviure i per alhora contruibuir a la comunitat. Pierre Ceresole, fundador de l’SCI 3 Finalitats de l’SCI ● Fomentar una cultura de pau, la solidaritat internacional, la justícia, l'entesa mútua, la participació política a tots nivells i un respecte pels individus tal com s'indica a la Declaració Universal dels Drets Humans. ●Organitzar treball voluntari col·laborant amb les comunitats locals, reconeixent la funció educativa d'aquest servei. ●Intentar difondre, mitjançant el treball pràctic col·lectiu i comunitari, un sentiment que trenqui les barreres entre la gent i les fronteres entre els països. ●Treballar per crear xarxes per tal d’assolir canvis constructius en les estructures injustes que existeixen en la societat i que divideixen la humanitat. ●Impulsar noves formes de convivència que promouen la participació, la tolerància i la solidaritat i ens ensenyen a qüestionar-nos les nostres pròpies actituds. 1920, primer camp de treball a Verdú 4 QUÈ ÉS EL SERVEI CIVIL INTERNACIONAL CATALUNYA? L’SCI Catalunya és una ONG creada el 1982 per impulsar iniciatives de promoció de la pau. Som part de la xarxa internacional SCI que fomenta activitats de voluntariat internacional com a eina de construcció de pau. Treballem conjuntament amb altres organitzacions del nostre país i socis internacionals per formar el diàleg intercultural, el coneixement mutu entre els pobles, la justícia social i el desenvolupament sostenible com a premisses per a la pau. Per avançar en aquests objectius avancem amb diferents línies de treball: • El voluntariat: camps de treball, voluntariat de llarga durada i intercanvis juvenils. • Formació: cursos, jornades, seminaris i cicles formatius per obrir espais a diferents opinions i presentar discursos i debats que no responguin al discurs dominant. • Cooperació internacional per al desenvolupament: recolzem processos de desenvolupament participatiu que sorgeixen de la pròpia societat civil a països que intenten superar una situació de conflicte violent. Grups de treball de l’SCI Catalunya • Formació. La funció bàsica que té el grup és la de preparar els seminaris de formació per a les persones que participen dels camps de treball internacionals. Aquests seminaris tenen com a objectiu conèixer la realitat política i socioeconòmica dels països on anem, desigualtats socio econòmiques i situació política mundial; coneixements sobre l’SCI i desenvolupament dels camps de treball. • Camps de treballs. L’objectiu és organitzar camps de treball que es fan a Catalunya, País Valencià i Illes Balears. Aquests camps es realitzen amb associacions i entitats afins a la filosofia de l’SCI. • YUWG. Forma part del grup internacional del SCI i pretén apropar activitats de l’SCI a joves en risc d’exclusió social, en concret s’organitzen dos intercanvis juvenils europeus amb les altres branques del SCI. • Comunicació. La comunicació és l’eix que vertebra tot el nostre equip humà, tant sigui personal laboral com socis i voluntaris del SCI. Versa la seva activitat en diversos nivells: difusió de la informació i promoció del SCI a través d’eines com la web, l’agenda bisetmanal i el butlletí així com la comunicació interna entre la resta de grups del SCI. • Sàhara. Grup d’estudi i sensibilització al voltant de la problemàtica al Sàhara on es vulneren els Drets Humans i existeixen comunitats que viuen en camps de refugiats. • Nazarlona. Grup d’estudi i treball que té per objectiu generar un espai per a dones com a constructores de Pau. 5 QUÈ ÉS UN CAMP INTERNACIONAL DE TREBALL VOLUNTARI? És la participació en un projecte de treball voluntari amb persones locals i internacionals. Entenem els camps de treball com una eina per la construcció de la pau a través de la convivència intercultural. La vida en grup es basa en un principi essencial “no hi ha una evolució de l’individu sense una aportació del grup i no hi ha una progressió del grup sense una aportació dels individus”. Característiques dels camps de treball • Hi ha camps durant tot l’any però la majoria es realitzen durant els mesos d’estiu. • La durada és d’entre 10 i 14 dies. • Entre 25h i 40h de treball setmanal. • De 7 a 25 voluntaris de diferents països a cada camp. • Allotjament, manutenció i assegurança en cas d’accidents. • Xerrades i activitats so bre temes d’interès social: pacifisme, ecologia, solidaritat, resolució de conflictes... • Contactes amb la població local i grups promotors. • La participació de persones amb disminucions físiques, psíquiques o sensorials és possible en molts camps, així com la de voluntaris amb nens. Requisits per participar a un camp de treball • Cal participar durant tot el camp sense arribar tard ni marxar abans. • A la majoria de camps l’anglès és la llengua que s’utilitza. Val la pena que valoreu quin és el vostre nivell de coneixement de la llengua per tal de ser conscients de fins a quin punt us podreu comunicar amb el grup. • Normalment no s’admeten grups formats i molt difícilment parelles. • El transport va a càrrec del voluntari/a. • És necessari participar al seminari de formació general, al seminari de formació específica i al seminari d’avaluació. 6 Assegurança Tots els voluntaris/es que participen en un camp de treball han de tenir obligatòriament una assegurança de viatge. Els voluntaris/es que participen en camp de treball a Europa, Japó, Corea, Estats Units i Austràlia tenen l’assegurança inclosa amb l’SCI en la quota. Els voluntaris/es que participen en camps de treball qualsevol país excepte els esmentats anteriorment, l’assegurança no està inclosa en la quota. En aquest cas, és necessari que es faci una assegurança. La pot fer a través de l’SCI (pel cost d’1€ al dia) o bé a través d’una companyia d’assegurances. El voluntari/a ha de presentar a l’SCI un document que acrediti que té una assegurança per a viatjar. L’assegurança de l’SCI: • Cobreix accidents i malalties produïdes durant el camp. • Té una durada limitada a l’estada al camp. • No cobreix els accidents que es produeixin durant el viatge del voluntari al camp i malalties que provinguin de problemes físics o mentals existents prèviament al camp. • No cobreix la pèrdua o robatori d’objectes personals. • Hi ha indemnitzacions limitades en cas d’invalidesa o mort. Formació La formació és una eina valuosa i essencial per als voluntaris/es que garanteix l’experiència al camp de treball sigui més enriquidora, per això és un requisit indispensable per participar als camps. Té com a objectiu general reflexionar i sensibilitzar sobre la realitat política i socioeconòmica mundial i introduir-nos en l’educació per la pau. Dates previstes per a la formació 2009: 6 i 7 de juny o 4 i 5 de juliol. Seminari de formació general que té com a objectiu reflexionar sobre la realitat política i socioeconòmica mundial i els principis de l’educació per a la pau. 27 de juny. Seminari de formació específica de camps a països del nord, que s’encamina a preparar el viatge i l’experiència del camp de treball. 11 de juliol. Seminari de formació específica de camps a països del sud, que s’encamina a preparar el viatge i l’experiència del camp de treball. 3 i 4 d’octubre. Seminari d’avaluació, es realitza a la tornada dels camps i és l’espai per compartir i valorar l’experiència i proposar noves accions. 7 Com m’apunto a un camp? 1. Cerca els camp de treball i consulta si queden places al Cercador de Camps de www.sci-cat.org. 2. Registra’t com a voluntàri/a. 3. Tria els camps que t’interessin (més d’un per si no hi hagués plaça). 4. Omple els formularis d’inscripció: a) Es troben a: 1) www.sci-cat.org – Voluntariat – Projectes de curta durada (Camps de treball) 5. Realitza el pagament de la quota d’inscripció (165€) que inclou: a)30€ de quota de soci/a al SCI, 78€ de tasques administratives i 57€ dels seminaris de formació i avaluació. b) Fes l’ingrés al número de compte de La Caixa: 2100-3001-65-2200322889 • En el cas que finalment decideixis no participar al camp no es tornarà la quota (excepte en casos justificats). • En el cas de no poder emplaçar-te en els camps escollits o per cancel·lacions de camps, se’t retornarà a finals de setembre la quota de formació i d’administració (135€). 6. Fes-nos arribar la documentació: a) Full d’inscripció per correu electrònic a l’adreça [email protected] b) Rebut de pagament i fotocòpia del DNI, NIE o passaport (ho pots portar en persona a l’oficina de l’SCI, per fax al 93 441 70 18 o a l’adreça [email protected]) 7. Es tramita la teva sol·licitud i et truquem per informar-te on has estat emplaçat. 8. Envia el full de confirmació de participació a l’SCI i a l’organització d’acollida. 9. Reps el full de ruta o infosheet sobre el teu camp de treball: és el document on t’explicaran de manera acurada tot allò necessari a preparar i com arribar al teu camp de treball. 10. Participa en els seminaris de Formació (mesos de juny i juliol). 11. A la tornada, participes al seminari d’avaluació (mes d’octubre). 8 AUSTRÀLIA I PACÍFIC AUSTRALIA Languages for World Peace Host: Spielwelt German Parents Association Inc., a not for profit organisation, runs children’s programs in German. They want volunteers from many languages to enrich the program and widen the horizons of the children. Work: Vols will spend the first few days interacting with children (3-5 years old) who are learning German as a second language. In the evenings, the vols will be planning exciting activities for children to explore ways that languages can be used as a means to achieve world peace. The volunteers will then run the activities with 40 children (6-10 years old) during a four day program. Accommodation: Scout Hall with kitchen, showers, toilets. Bring your own bedding and camp mattress. Food will be prepared by the volunteers. Study: As above. Some visits and sight-seeing will be arranged. Language: English, German and your own. Location: Canberra Terminal: Canberra Airport, or Jolimont Centre (bus depot in Canberra), or Canberra Train Station Extra: Please write a page explaining your motivation. Code: AU-IVP Number: 1 Country: Australia Topic: Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 24/09/2009 Date end: 02/10/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Notes: It will also be necessary to provide a police check or ‘work with children’ declaration, whichever is relevant in your country. VANUATU Marou, Vanuatu Description: Marou Village, Emao Island, 1.5 hours from the capital, Port Vila. Emao is a small island composed of six different communities, Marou being largest with a population of 181. There is a marine conservation area in the village. Work: Volunteers will work with the community to continue projects started at the previous workcamp: 1. Lay up stones at the seaside for cyclone protection. 2. Dive to remove ‘crown of thorns’ star-fish from the reef. 3. Assist with building of a community hall. Accommodation: Communal hut, very basic with no electricity, water must be carried by bucket for washing and for flushing toilets. Mattress supplied. Volunteers should bring sleeping bag. Family camp: There will be the opportunity for parents to bring children (total 4 children for the camp). Volunteers will be required to sign a ‘work with children’ form or supply a police record check. Study: Sustainability, waste management and recycling, global warming. Please note: Travel within Vanuatu is booked as a group. You will not be able to arrive late or leave early unless you do so at your own expense. This will be expensive as the boat will cost the same for one person as for 12. Code: VU-IVP Number: 1 Country: Vanuatu Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 01/09/2009 Date end: 14/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Extra cost: 110 Euros ($AUD 216) which must be paid in local currency (Vatu 16,500) on arrival. This fee will pay for your food, accommodation, insurance and internal fares, and a small proportion will go towards the further development of workcamps in Vanuatu. EUROPA ALBANIA Working with disadvantaged and disabled children and youth in Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa in Tirana Description: Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa in Tirana supports and help people in difficulties as poor children and youth, older people that are alone, divorced women etc. They support children end youth in difficulties especially during the summer holidays. The workcamp will be organized in suburb of Tirana, especially in Kamez, where will be about 100 youth, which are about 14-16 years old. The volunteers will organize entertaining and creative activities and offer social support. In the afternoon volunteers will work with disabled children in the center. Work: Organising entertaining and creative activities. Accommodation: In Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa centre in Tirana Language: English and Albanian. Code: AL-PVN Number: 5.2 Country: Albania Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 17/07/2009 Date end: 31/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 75 Working with disadvantaged and disabled children and youth in Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa in Tirana Description: Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa in Tirana supports and help people in difficulties as poor children and youth, older people that are alone, divorced women etc. They support children end youth in difficulties especially during the summer holidays. The workcamp will be organized in suburb of Tirana, especially in Kamez, where will be about 100 youth, which are about 14-16 years old. The volunteers will organize entertaining and creative activities and offer social support. In the afternoon volunteers will work with disabled children in the center. Work: Organising entertaining and creative activities. Accommodation: In Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa centre in Tirana Language: English and Albanian. Code: AL-PVN Number: 5.1 Country: Albania Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 01/07/2009 Date end: 15/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 75 Working with disadvantaged and disabled children and youth in Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa in Tirana Description: Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa in Tirana supports 9 and help people in difficulties as poor children and youth, older people that are alone, divorced women etc. They support children end youth in difficulties especially during the summer holidays. The workcamp will be organized in suburb of Tirana, especially in Kamez, where will be about 100 youth, which are about 14-16 years old. The volunteers will organize entertaining and creative activities and offer social support. In the afternoon volunteers will work with disabled children in the center. Work: Organising entertaining and creative activities. Accommodation: In Missioners of Charity Mother Teresa centre in Tirana Language: English and Albanian. Code: AL-PVN Number: 5.2 Country: Albania Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 17/07/2009 Date end: 31/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 75 Work with children in Marqinet Description: The work camp will take place in Marqinet, a rural area on the outskirts of Tirana that was severely damaged by the explosion of an illegally located disarmament depot in March 15th, 2008. Many unskilled civilians, including teenagers, had worked in the disarmament depot and have thus lost their jobs. Many suffer from post traumatic stress, but, more importantly, from the harsh socio-economic conditions plaguing Albania's many marginalized communities. We will work 45 hours per day with about 50 children, conducting activities ranging from an intensive English course (at the children's request) to daily sports activities to arts and crafts sessions to an outing to a nearby pool. In the evenings we will organize intercultural activities with the volunteers as well as a few evening events for the entire village (i.e. a dance show, a puppet theater show, a movie night). One of the aims of the camp will be to beautify the area surrounding the school so that the children can use it to play outdoor sports such as volleyball and basket ball. Currently, there are no amenities provided there and the area itself lacks greenery; it is not an environment suitable to the children's needs. We look forward to reading your applications! Language: English and Albanian Work: Assisting in school activities and beautifying the area outside the school Study part: Human Rights and Non-discrimination Accommodation: In a house close to the school Language: English and Albanian Qualifications: Interest in working with children Code: AL-PVN Number: 8.2 Country: Albania Topic: 8. Socially Disadvantaged Date start: 15/08/2009 Date end: 29/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 75 Work with disabled children in Shkodra Description: Preferable arrival day in Shkodra 06.08.2009 Madonnina del Grappa is a residence for disabled people from Italy established in Shkodra since 1996. It offers sanitary service, medical support and physiotherapy, social activities, professional courses and other cultural or social activities for disadvantaged children. The camp Traveling Workcamp in Balkan Description: In the framework of action plan of SAVA and Peace Messengers working group, PVN Albania is organizing for this summer a traveling workcamp organized from SCI branches in Balkan, PVN Albania, VCV Vojvodina, Volontariat Slovenia. Peace Messengers will first meet in Albania to prepare the study part program of the workcamps. The program is about peace promotion issues, with focus on Human Rights and social issues. After visiting the camps all Peace Messengers will be gathered again for evaluation and discussing about initiatives after the camp. Work: Preparing and running study part in different workcamps Accommodation: in the hosting organizations Language: English Code: AL-PVN Number: 11.1 Country: Albania Topic: 11. Others Date start: 21/07/2009 Date end: 08/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 75 ARMENIA Zatik Location: Zatik orphanage The orphanage Zatik is located in Yerevan. There are 135 orphan children living in the orphanage. Work:The volunteers will have 2 main tasks: aesthetic education of children and ecological work on the territory of the Cattle Breeding complex of Zatik orphanage. In the morning the volunteers will carry out ecological work on the territory of the Cattle Breeding complex. In the afternoon the volunteers will work with children to organize a big concert in different languages. Volunteers will teach children different national and foreign songs and dances of the countries where the volunteers come from. During the workcamp volunteers will organize different workgroups for children, where they can draw, sculpture, dance, sing. Children will also play intellectual games, attend elementary English, German and French and other language courses by their wish, physical training classes and other things according to the talents and abilities of the volunteers. Volunteers will have to bring CDs with children songs and a developed idea on his/her own part of the concert. Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in the orphanage. They will be provided with beds. X: Participation fee 50 Euro Code: AM-HUJ Number: 5.1 Country: Armenia Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People 10 Date start: 15/07/2009 Date end: 04/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 30 Notes: Participation fee 50 Euro Botanical Garden Location: National Botanical Garden- Yerevan The Botanical Garden is situated in the north-eastern part of Yerevan.(80 ha of semi-desert habitat). The Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Science is responsible for plant collections in Armenia. It holds rich herbarium as well as collection of 1070 species which represent 40% of the national collection and shrubs which represent 51% of the collection. The collection of Armenian flora includes around 200 species of endemic, rare and declining plant species, and provides a basis for the study of Armenian flora, and the ecological interactions of species, in a relatively natural environment. Work: The main aim of this camp is to give assistance to the staff of National Botanical Garden in variety of environmental maintenance projects: taking care of spaces of the Garden, clearing the paths, taking out the weeds, cultivating the trees, preparing the trees for planting, cleaning of the territory etc. Also the volunteers will visit for several days the branch of Botanical Garden in Tsovinar village in Sevan lake region to do ecological works there and will have rest on the beach after the work. The staff of the Botanical Garden will organize interesting seminars for volunteers on the theme of environment and nature. Accommodation and food: Volunteers will live in separate building on the territory of the Botanical Garden. They will be provided with mats. X: Participation fee 50 Euro Code: AM-HUJ Number: 6.1 Country: Armenia Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 07/07/2009 Date end: 25/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 30 Notes: Participation fee is 50 Euro 11 SOS Kinderdorf Location: SOS Childrens village The camp is situated in Abovyan (15km from Yerevan) in the SOS Children s Village where children-orphans found their new mothers, sisters and brothers and live in families. 6-7 children live in separate cottages with their SOS mothers. SOS Children s village in Armenia is built and is financed by SOS-Kinderdorf international nongovernmental social development organization. SOS Children's Villages revolve around the effort to give children who have lost their parents or who are no longer able to live with them a permanent home and a stable environment. The SOS Children's Village family-like structure is formed by four basic principles: mother, brothers and sisters, house and village. This camp has become a popular and traditional one and children are looking forward to meet the volunteers in summer Work: Volunteers will participate in most activities with the children and have a variety of different tasks: they will organize art workshops - painting, sculpturing, handicrafts, dancing, singing, sports. The main aim of the camp is the organization of a big performance and an exhibition of works which will be presented in the end by volunteers and children. Each volunteer or group of volunteers from the same country will teach a group of 5-10 children his national dance, song or stage an original performance. Volunteers together with trainers will organize and participate in Funfootball games selection organized in the village. Also the volunteers will do ecological work on the territory and will paint the cottages. Accommodations: Volunteers will live in a comfortable cottage on the territory of the village Code: AM-HUJ Number: 5.2 Country: Armenia Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 29/06/2009 Date end: 18/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 30 Notes: Participation fee 50 Euro Rehabilitation Center Location: Yerevan Rehabilitation Center for Children The camp is situated not far from the center of Yerevan, next to the artificial Lake Yerevan, the Armenian Brandy Factory which is famous all over the world and near USA Embassy in Armenia. The territory of the Rehabilitation Center was former Governmental rest house. The camp will be opened for the 15th time and has become a popular and traditional one. Most of the children are having treatment here every year and are looking forward to meet the volunteers in summer. Work:The aim of this camp is to organize the leisure of children with motor-system infringement and cardiovascular system diseases and to do some environmental work on the territory. During the summer period children live in Rehabilitation Center together with their mothers. Volunteers day will begin from ecological work: maintaining the territory, cleaning children s playground from weeds and grass. After the children finish their therapy, volunteers gather together with children to draw, sculpture, sing and dance, do physical training, play games. At the end of the camp volunteers and children will organize a farewell party. Volunteers will bring along a lot of ideas, spirit, love and warmth, kindness and make the stay of these children in this Center a great holiday. They make these children feel that they are needed, full-valued and help them to open their talents and abilities. There must be a strict discipline in the camp. The workcamp is organized together with OSCE office in Yerevan. (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe). Accommodation and food: Volunteers will stay in a separate comfortable cottage on the territory of the Rehabilitation Center and sleep on beds. Special requirements: Volunteers are requested to read methodic literature about work and special games for disabled children. Volunteers are also asked to bring different games and face-paint for the work with children. Code: AM-HUJ Number: 4.1 Country: Armenia Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 07/07/2009 Date end: 25/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 30 Notes: Participation fee is 50 Euro AUSTRIA Meeting Place - Paths of Peace, K tschachMauthen/Pl cken, Carinthia Description: Many traces have been left by the First World War in the mountains between the Ortler Group and the Isonzo River during the years 1915-18. More than thirty years ago, a small group of mountaineering joined forces with the intention of restoring and re-opening some of the old wartime paths which led up these mountains. In 1973 this idea evolved into the founding of the Association named: “FRIENDS OF THE DOLOMITES”. Their motto became: "Paths which once separated us, shall unite us today" and the name "PATHS OF PEACE". The friends of the Dolomites are working here since 1983, with the help of their International team of volunteers to reconstruct old trails, as well as excavate and reconstruct historical sites. As a result of such efforts, the impressive Open Air Museum, up in the mountains, is free of charge and accessible to everyone. Basically, everyone is welcome to join us, regardless your age, gender or whether you have specialized skills or not, anyone can help. Our requirements are: Personal dedication, tolerance, ability to improvise, think independently and to be a good team player with the volunteers from the Friends of the Dolomites (most volunteers are Austrian, German, Hungarian and Italian). It is essential to be able to work on mountain construction sites, to be in good physical condition and be surefooted on rocky and uneven terrain. The work will be hard, but useful and very important. We appreciate volunteers who are open-minded, interested in war history, flexible and with good teamwork spirit. Those who are looking for a cheap holiday, please abstain. Work: In the working camps of the Open Air Museum of the Great War in the mountains (1915-1917), on the Kleinen Pal (Pl cken Pass) there are many tasks that must be achieved: Clearing and maintaining, as well as marking the existing trails; applying wood varnish protector to wooden structures; mounting or placement of information plates; excavation and clearance of war time trenches and shelters (caverns) as well as reconstructing collapsed rock walls. Study: Here you can combine the experience of being in some of the most beautiful natural surroundings with locations where history took place. Interact, chat, sing, laugh and converse with the multi-national team of volunteers! In your free time you can visit the Museum. Accommodation: The first night you will be accommodated in the base camp dormitories (1,275 meters). On Monday you will walk your way up to the work camp in the mountain, which is about 1h to 1+1/2h hike. From Monday to Friday accommodation will be in the mountain camp (1,800 meters) in a cabin dormitory or tents. On Friday volunteers will return back to the base camp for the weekend at their own leisure. Showers are limited to the weekend so adequate change of clothing in the mountain is recommended. Wholesome freshly cooked food (including meat) will be served in the work camp. Supplies and luggage will be sent up by cable car (weather permitting) Language: German/English/Italian. Code: AT-SCI 12 Number: 3-1 Country: Austria Topic: 3. Peace and Disarmament Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 01/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 4-5 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Extra info: Good physical condition. We kindly request a letter of introduction mentioning what inspired or motivated you to volunteer with us, as well as some of your qualifications and mountain environment experience that you can contribute with, for the team. Meeting Place - Paths of Peace, K tschachMauthen/Pl cken, Carinthia Description: Many traces have been left by the First World War in the mountains between the Ortler Group and the Isonzo River during the years 1915-18. More than thirty years ago, a small group of mountaineering joined forces with the intention of restoring and re-opening some of the old wartime paths which led up these mountains. In 1973 this idea evolved into the founding of the Association named: “FRIENDS OF THE DOLOMITES”. Their motto became: "Paths which once separated us, shall unite us today" and the name "PATHS OF PEACE". The friends of the Dolomites are working here since 1983, with the help of their International team of volunteers to reconstruct old trails, as well as excavate and reconstruct historical sites. As a result of such efforts, the impressive Open Air Museum, up in the mountains, is free of charge and accessible to everyone. Basically, everyone is welcome to join us, regardless your age, gender or whether you have specialized skills or not, anyone can help. Our requirements are: Personal dedication, tolerance, ability to improvise, think independently and to be a good team player with the volunteers from the Friends of the Dolomites (most volunteers are Austrian, German, Hungarian and Italian). It is essential to be able to work on mountain construction sites, to be in good physical condition and be surefooted on rocky and uneven terrain. The work will be hard, but useful and very important. We appreciate volunteers who are open-minded, interested in war history, flexible and with good teamwork spirit. Those who are looking for a cheap holiday, please abstain. Work: In the working camps of the Open Air Museum of the Great War in the mountains (1915-1917), on the Kleinen Pal (Pl cken Pass) there are many tasks that must be achieved: Clearing and maintaining, as well as marking the existing trails; applying wood varnish protector to wooden structures; mounting or placement of information plates; excavation and clearance of war time trenches and shelters (caverns) as well as reconstructing collapsed rock walls. Study: Here you can combine the experience of being in some of the most beautiful natural surroundings with locations where history took place. Interact, chat, sing, laugh and converse with the multi-national team of volunteers! In your free time you can visit the Museum. Accommodation: The first night you will be accommodated in the base camp dormitories (1,275 meters). On Monday you will walk your way up to the work camp in the mountain, which is about 1h to 1+1/2h hike. From Monday to Friday accommodation will be in the mountain camp (1,800 meters) in a cabin dormitory or tents. On Friday volunteers will return back to the base camp for the weekend at their own leisure. Showers are limited to the weekend so adequate change of clothing in the mountain is recommended. Wholesome freshly cooked food (including meat) will be served in the work camp. Supplies and luggage will be sent up by cable car (weather permitting) Language: German/English/Italian. Code: AT-SCI Number: 3-2 Country: Austria Topic: 3. Peace and Disarmament Date start: 08/08/2009 Date end: 22/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 4-5 Culture and Renovating Aid, Waldorf School Sch nau, Lower Austria Description: The Waldorf-school Sch nau and kindergarten is educating children with the principles of Rudolf Steiner. Sch nau is close to Leobersdorf (15 minutes to walk) where there is the next railway-station and around 50 km south of Vienna. It is quite small with one shop and a Heurigen, a typical Austrian Pub. The school itself is situated in old buildings from the monarchy time. There is a lot of nature around and you will have the possibility to work and relax in an old parkway. On the weekends there is the possibility to visit Vienna, Baden or have a tour to the mountains this will depend on the initiative of the volunteers. Sometimes there are events in the Waldorf-school. Every summer a new part of the school building and the garden is renovated. This year the plan is to build a small house for the court, to do some gardening, to build a fence and to do renovation work. In the evenings there is the possibility to have a campfire. You can have more info about the school at http://www.waldorf-schoenau.at/. Work: Woodwork, renovation work, gardening etc. No previous experience is required Accommodation: In classrooms on the floor volunteers need to bring sleeping bags and mat Language: English Code: AT-SCI Number: 9-1 Country: Austria Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 08/08/2009 Date end: 29/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Alpine Framing Encouragement "Back to the roots" in Gradental and Asten, Carinthia Description: When time seems to run away, we sometimes remeber our roots. Some people believe to find them in nature, without being aware that live in mountainous areas is connected with lots of dangers and additional efforts. Working and living in the Alps are well known Austrian clich s, but in reality life there is hard and unfair. The Austrian mountain farming and highland agriculture are under considerable economical and social stresses and strains. Falling food prices, industrial alimentary production and movement of labour endanger the 4000 year old tradition. The Austrian mountain farmers face a hard present and an unknown future. Alpine farming doesn’t represent a social tradition only, but is also very important for a healthy mountain ecosystem and a rich biodiversity. Since 20 years the Austrian Alpine Association (OeAV) has been supporting people and the environment in the Alps, three years ago SCI Austria started a cooperation with OeAV. We want to support the farmers in improving and renewing the protection forest above their homesteads. We will plant trees, that are domestic for this mountain area. On the other hand we will remove bushes and trees from the mountain pastures. Our volunteers have to be in a good physical condition as we will work at steep hillsides on the mountain. We will work in the Gradental and the Asten, which is in the west of Carinthia and part of the Alps. The volunteers will get an intensive feeling of how the mountain farmers work and live and will get in contact with Austrian volunteers from the OeAV ("the Austrian Alpine Association"). Work: planting trees and cleaning alpine meadows from 13 natural cover and brushes. Accommodation: The accommodation will be basic in either a guest house or in huts in the mountains. We will receive good organic food (also meat) and the mountain scenery is beautiful and impressive. Study: The volunteers will get an intensive feeling of how the mountain farmers work and live and will get in contact with Austrian volunteers from the OeAV. For our free time different mountain expeditions and the visit of a local exhibition are planned. Language: English Code: AT-SCI Number: 6-1 Country: Austria Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 19/07/2009 Date end: 01/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Extra info: Special motivation letter needed, stating volunteers mountain experience! BELARUS Lets save Belarus for us Description: Place of the project is Mogilev district in the forest on the lake side. The idea of carrying out this camp is based on possibility to give a chance for teenagers from unhappy families to integrate into community of voluntary NGO, to spend their free summer time in interesting and useful way, to meet people who use their free time for social work, to give them possibility to meet and to understand youth from other countries through communication with foreign participants. Work: organizing different language workshops for teenagers, technical work (cutting wood, water support), you should be ready for a physical work. Study: During the camp it will be different workshop in field o Human Rights, Ecology, theatrical for teenagers, the volunteers will visit some historical places. Accommodation: In tents, ecological toilet in forest, you will cook at open fire. Language: English Extra info: Sleeping bag and sleeping mat, gum boots (insect repellent, sun protecting lotion, warm clothes in case of bad weather might be also very useful), your own tents are welcome. Different materials about your country: books, postcards, tapes, traditional recipes from your country. High spirits and readiness for unexpected situations! Extra info: experience in work with children (but not compulsory)! Code: BY-SCI Number: 5.1 Country: Belarus Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 24/07/2009 Date end: 06/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 BELGIUM TER DENNEN ( Lanaken near Hasselt) Description: Ter Dennen is a Red Cross centre for asylum seekers. After arrival in Belgium, refugees are sent to a centre where they receive food and a shelter. Ter Dennen MPI OOSTERLO REAGGAE GEEL (Geel near Antwerp) Description: MPI Oosterlo is an activity centre, which provides children, youngsters and adult people with a mental disability useful day activities according to their strengths. The first week there is a summer camp for these people, theme: Absurdistan, an opinionated country in Europe . The second week they work together with Reggae Geel, a yearly reggae festival, where 15.000 young people come to listen and to party music. This is an integration activity for the disabled people to be active with young people. W: the first week organizing workshops: painting, photo, film, theatre, storytelling, recycling material The second week the international volunteers will help the people with a mental handicap to build up the festival A: first week inside a building, second week on campsite in tents X: the festival area is not always easily accessible for wheelchairs Q: interest in working with mentally disabled peopleCode: BE-VIA Number: 4.1 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 02/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: first week inside a building, second week on campsite in tents X: the festival area is not always easily accessible for wheelchairs Q: interest in working with mentally disabled people TER DENNEN ( Lanaken near Hasselt) Description: Ter Dennen is a Red Cross centre for asylum seekers. After arrival in Belgium, refugees are sent to a centre where they receive food and a shelter. Ter Dennen is a quite isolated place in a green surrounding. Around 200 refugees from more then 20 countries stay there, of which 70 are children and youngsters. Since a lot of people from different backgrounds live together there and the asylum procedure is not always successful, life in the centre is not always easy. W: organizing leisure time activities for children and youngsters who live in the centre A: staying in the centre. No self-cooking possible, vegetarian food is possible. Q: respecting the house rules (no alcohol, no smoking inside the buildings). 14 X: not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children Code: BE-VIA Number: 1.1 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 1. Antiracism, Antifascism, Refugees and Ethnic Minorities Date start: 26/07/2009 Date end: 09/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 MPI OOSTERLO REAGGAE GEEL (Geel near Antwerp) Description: MPI Oosterlo is an activity centre, which provides children, youngsters and adult people with a mental disability useful day activities according to their strengths. The first week there is a summer camp for these people, theme: �Absurdistan, an opinionated country in Europe�. The second week they work together with Reggae Geel, a yearly reggae festival, where 15.000 young people come to listen and to party music. This is an integration activity for the disabled people to be active with young people. W: the first week organizing workshops: painting, photo, film, theatre, storytelling, recycling material� The second week the international volunteers will help the people with a mental handicap to build up the festival A: first week inside a building, second week on campsite in tents X: the festival area is not always easily accessible for wheelchairs Q: interest in working with mentally disabled peopleCode: BE-VIA Number: 4.1 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 02/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: first week inside a building, second week on campsite in tents X: the festival area is not always easily accessible for wheelchairs Q: interest in working with mentally disabled people MILIEUBOERDERIJ PALINGBEEK (Zillebeke near Ieper) Description: Milieuboerderij Palingbeek is a very remote day centre for 15 adult men and women with a mental disability. Their aim is to give these people a useful day job with respect for the human being and nature. The farm and the nearby educative centre are open for children and groups who want to learn about farming and ecology. If you are musical, bring your instruments with you. W: maintaining the ecological gardens, taking care of the animals, preparing free time activities for mentally disabled people from the day centre including preparation of meals, organising a sports day. A: sleeping on mattresses inside a hayloft X: not accessible for wheelchairs Code: BE-VIA Number: 4.2 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 02/09/2009 Date end: 16/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: sleeping on mattresses inside a hayloft X: not accessible for wheelchairs ELDORADO WINTERSLAG (Genk) Description: Eldorado Winterslag is a welfare organization offering activities for children, teenagers and youngsters. The volunteers will be organizing activities for and with the target group, including painting, a quiz, etc. There will also be a soap box race on the project. W: the creation of soap boxes and the organization of a race, entertaining the children, organizing activities A: sleeping in the youth house on mattresses on the floor Q: creativity and social skills to work with children and youngsters X: Not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children. Code: BE-VIA Number: 5.1 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 05/07/2009 Date end: 18/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: sleeping in the youth house on mattresses on the floor Q: creativity and social skills to work with children and youngsters X: Not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children DE STERRENWIJZER (Olen / Antwerp) Description: De Sterrenwijzer is a house for elderly, where they follow the Steiner philosophy, and offer a broad range of activities to the elderly. It is situated in a green surrounding and constructed with organic architecture. On the project they already realized (with help from professionals and international volunteers) a wood shed, textile work-place, eco-fair-trade store and a gathering place. W: The construction of a nursery and garden. This implies wood construction, work on roof, painting (biologically), adapt the garden to childrens needs, etc. S: The project is offering lots of opportunities for philosophical discussions and intergenerational meetings through music and camp fire. A: In tents, if bad weather inside sleeping accommodation is foreseen. Code: BE-VIA Number: 5.2 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 06/07/2009 Date end: 19/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: In tents, if bad weather inside sleeping accommodation is foreseen. LEKKER GEC (Gent) Description: Lekker GEC is an organic & vegetarian restaurant & social-inclusion-training centre . It is part of GEC (=Ecological Centre Gent) where different ecoorganisations work together. Its situated across the main railway station of Gent. Local volunteers as well as a (long term) international volunteer which will work together with the group in kitchen & on renovation jobs. On 12/07 the 'Big Jump' is organised, where lots of people will jump into the river in the city-centre to lobby for cleaner water & rivers. Volunteers will take part in practical running (& jumping!) of the event. W: rotation system alternating between work in the kitchen, painting, plastering walls and the organisation of the big jump S: human and environment, organic and fair trade, ecological footprint A: in the GEC or in tents at the local city-beach X: not accessible for vols with children Code: BE-VIA Number: 6.1 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 6. Environment 15 Date start: 05/07/2009 Date end: 18/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: in the GEC or in tents at the local city-beach X: not accessible for vols with children KASTEEL NIEUWENHOVEN (Sint-Truiden) Description: The castle is the location of an ecological and spiritual guest- and course centre. The most important mission of the organisation is to offer a place where people get inspired to heighten the quality of their lives and to achieve their ideals in a creative way. W: renovation of buildings, clear away used rooms, help maintaining and constructing the perm culture garden, construction of a stable S: workshop about perm culture, information about the history of the castle, meditations or reunions to support personal growth A: sleeping on mattresses in a room inside the project Q: respect for the rules in the organisation X: not accessible for wheelchairs Attention: especially groups are welcome Code: BE-VIA Number: 6.2 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 02/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Attention: Group camp NATUURPUNT BEGIJNENDIJK (Begijnendijk, near Leuven) Description: In the valley of the Demer, young ecovolunteers are working on a recently conversed natural reserve project. An abandoned agricultural zone is being transferred into a bio diverse area. There will be also 10 Flemish volunteers on the work camp W: to cut foreign dominant trees, mow the grasslands, maintain fences, open walking trails and take care of the sheep and goats. Organizing neighbour festivity. Heavy, dirty, but satisfying work! A: Basic living conditions, in tent (no shower but natural pool, ...). The camp place is close to an alternative community house of some local volunteers where nature and music are integrated in the everyday life. X: Not accessible for wheelchairs. Code: BE-VIA Number: 6.3 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 29/08/2009 Date end: 13/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: Basic living conditions, in tent (no shower but natural pool, ...). The camp place is close to an alternative community house of some local volunteers where nature and music are integrated in the everyday life. X: Not accessible for wheelchairs. DE WROETER (Kortessem, near Hasselt) Description: De Wroeter is a non-residential centre for socially disadvantaged people, some of them have a minor disability. It is situated in a beautiful countryside area. Growing vegetables and fruit in an ecological way is the main activity, next to maintaining the lanes, flowers and trees and occasional building activities. The objective of the organization is to enlarge the social integration of the people by giving them work or useful daytime activities. RIZSAS (Betekom, near Leuven) Description: Rizsas is a project on a small farm where useful daytime activities are organized for youngsters who need special care: school drop-outs, family problems, On the farm the youngsters find time and space to find/redefine their interests and capacities. W: the first week garden work (Permaculture) and cleaning of the surrounding (cleaning the animal houses), making bread, preparing an open event for the neighbourhood, The second week the youngsters arrive and activities will be organized with them, maintaining of the ecological garden, A: Living in primitive conditions, sleeping in tents. X: Not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children. Code: BE-VIA Number: 8.2 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 8. Socially Disadvantaged Date start: 24/08/2009 Date end: 07/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: Living in primitive conditions, sleeping in tents. X: Not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children. NA FIR BOLG (Vorselaar, near Antwerp) Description: Na Fir Bolg is a three day family festival (3/75/7) with the focus on folk music. Last year they received 6000 spectators. The organisation started 12 years ago out of different groups who needed funding for environmental investments. They want to provide an alternative for commercial festivals. For this they choose to work only with volunteers. W: building up and breaking down of the festival, electricity, water, tents, also creative input like decoration. A: in tents X: not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children. Code: BE-VIA Number: 9.1 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 28/06/2009 Date end: 12/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: in tents X: not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children. BOOMBAL FESTIVAL (Lovendegem, near Gent) Description: Boombalfestival is a 4-days folk music and dance festival for young and old. Atmosphere and social contact are very important on this small-scale and 16 multicultural festival (3000 visitors) S: Study part around dance initiation and musical workshops. Personal music instruments very welcome W: building up and breaking down the festival (tents, dance floors, decoration, electricity, water) . Free time during the festival. A: during the festival in tents, the rest of the camp inside a house. X: Not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children. Attention; Group Camp (groups are welcome) Code: BE-VIA Number: 9.2 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 22/08/2009 Date end: 04/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 14 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Attention; group camp COHOUSING, LA GRANDE CENSE (Clabecq) Description: Co housing originally is a Danish concept, where families live together, having their private house with kitchen, small garden and bathroom. But apart from that there are a lot of community shared locals. In Clabecq, a big farmhouse is being reconstructed into a co housing project for 21 families. Different nationalities are living together there, so there is a mix of languages spoken at the project and there will be different moments shared with families of the co housing community (fire with music etc.) W: move materials from old to new kitchen, start the construction of an ecological garden, saw wood, renovate walls S: idea of co housing A: inside the shared community parts of the farmhouse Q: not afraid of physically heavy work X: not accessible for wheel chairs and vols with children Code: BE-VIA Number: 10.1 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 10. Ideology and Spirituality Date start: 13/07/2009 Date end: 26/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: inside the shared community parts of the farmhouse Q: not afraid of physically heavy work X: not accessible for wheel chairs and vols with children FIESTA MUNDIAL (Balen, near Antwerp) Description: Fiesta Mundial (3 days) is a world party in the true sense of the word. 10 years ago it started out of the initiative of local development workers who all had there projects in Africa. To inform and motivate 10.000 spectators about globalisation workshops, an exotic market and music is organized. The festival is in the middle of a nature and recreation centre. W: building up and breaking down the festival, electricity, water, tents, also creative input like decoration. A: Inside a house X: Not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children Code: BE-VIA Number: 9.3 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 20/09/2009 Date end: 03/10/2009 Number of volunteers: 9 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: Inside a house X: Not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children DE BEREKLAUW (Herent, near Leuven) Description: De Bereklauw project exists thanks to the charismatic owner of a farm who has created an alternative community of people living independently from consumer society. The project brings together an unique group of young people and artists coming from various parts of the world. They try to live and work in an ecological, partly self-sufficient way, by growing their own fruit and vegetables, by recycling materials, exchanging food and materials with others and by keeping some animals. W: maintenance of the house and the garden, ecological gardening, restoration, painting, taking part in artistic events taking place at the venue. A: primitive and basic accommodation, interest in community life and art, if you prefer you can bring your tent X: not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children. Code: BE-VIA Number: 10.2 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 10. Ideology and Spirituality Date start: 26/07/2009 Date end: 09/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: primitive and basic accommodation, interest in community life and art, if you prefer you can bring your tent X: not accessible for wheelchairs and vols with children. RUDOLF STEINERSCHOOL LOHRANGRIN (Wilrijk/near Antwerp) Description: The project is a school following the Steiner philosophy. The idea is not just preparing children to the society nowadays. The school wants the children to become free, independent people who are able to change the society in the future according to their needs. And they dont mean just material needs, but also what people need for personal growth, development of feelings, thinking, etc. During the project, there will be some shared moments with children. W: renovation of an old farm at the school: most of it at the roof, but also inside renovation of walls, floor, etc. S: Steiner philosophy and education A: inside the school building X: not accessible for wheel chairs and vols with children Code: BE-VIA Number: 10.3 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 10. Ideology and Spirituality Date start: 15/08/2009 Date end: 29/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A: inside the school building X: not accessible for wheel chairs and vols with children DIGGIEBOERDERIJ (Brakel) and FERME LE DORLOU (Ath) Description: VIA and SCI, the two Belgian SCI branches, organise one camp to enable Belgian and international volunteers to discover and discuss Belgium, it's peculiar political system and cultural issues, globalisation and organic farming. The camp will take place at two farms, situated at a distance of 12 km from each other. Diggiefarm is a Flemish children farm which proposes educational activities (feeding the animals, making bread) to school groups, youth movement, disabled and disadvantaged children, ... Dorlou is a Walon organic farm (mainly animals) which sells its own products, has a restaurant and a camping for tourists and opens its doors to school groups. W : One week in each farm - harvesting, feeding the 17 animals, repairing fences, doing some demolition work, S: Aims of the educational farming, positive aspects of organic farming and debates about globalization. Discovery of Belgium, its communities and its cultural specificities. A : On beds in comfortable rooms at the Diggie and on your own mattresses in tents or in the barn at Le Dorlou. X: Not accessible for wheelchairs Code: BE-VIA Number: 10.4 Country: Belgium - Flemish Topic: 10. Ideology and Spirituality Date start: 29/08/2009 Date end: 12/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: PLACEMENT THROUGH SCI BELGIUM AND NOT THROUGH VIA!!! Hotton Description: This year is the second edition of the LaSemo festival. This event is set up by the association Squid, constituted only by volunteers. LaSemo is a festival with tempting musical program which also gives a major place to street entertainments. It is also the first large-scale longlasting festival in the French region of the country. One of the main purposes of the association is to show that it is possible to respect the environment, to bring something to local collectivities to the region while enjoying itself. www.lasemo.be W: Volunteers will help setting up and taking down the festival facilities (tents, fences, decor, stages). They will make some of the decor elements (painting, drawing). During the festival volunteers will attend the concerts. They will work with local volunteers. S: Presentation of the project and the sustainable development. Discussion about the theme of the ecological responsibility and the ecological imprint. Meeting with the present associations. A: Volunteers will sleep in group in tent Q: Like to work in group and like manual work T: The festival will take place in a beautiful place in Hotton X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 9.2 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 05/07/2009 Date end: 17/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Notes: The date is change 2 days earlier start... Rixensart Description: The Centre for Refugees in Rixensart is an open centre for asylum-seekers (in opposition with the closed centres where refugees are forbidden to go outside, work or go to school). Its main tasks are to feed, accommodate and provide social and medical aid to asylum-seekers. The refugees stay in the centre during the whole 1st stage of the procedure (4 months at least). The centre hosts maximum 160 people (mostly families) and is located in the residential area of Rixensart. Promoting intercultural understanding and proposing new activities to the residents of the centre are the main aims of the workcamp. (www.fedasil.be) W : Organising creative workshops for the refugees of the Centre (mostly with children): theatre, handicraft, artwork, musical evening (drums, guitar), games, sport, S : Belgium as a hosting country: asylum procedure, Belgian federal system, etc. A: Volunteers will sleep in a large room of the centre L : Good knowledge in French required because most of the refugees DO NOT speak English Fraipont Description: The Merisier centre is a centre for asylumseekers created by Red Cross. The centre can accommodate 320 residents. It hosts major isolated persons and families. All these persons stay by waiting for a decision about their application for asylum. Several activities (animation, trainings) are organized by the centre to integrate it in best into its environment. W : In the morning, renovation of the sport place and the childrens room. In the afternoon, volunteers and residents will share some workshops about music, dance S : Study about asylum procedures, the Belgian system A : Volunteers will sleep in the centre Q : Like living together and meeting different cultures T : A village situated near Liege X : Not accessible to wheelchairs. Code: BE-SCI Number: 2.1 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 2. North-South Solidarity Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 01/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Mons Description: The workcamp will be organised with two different community houses: the International House and the Saint-Paul House. The International house offers 42 beds to students coming from the Third World countries. It also provides them with some information about Belgium and its institutions and tries to raise awareness about north-south issues through events with different NGOs. On the other hand, the Saint-Paul House offers around 50 beds to homeless and socially disadvantaged men and provides the residents with some tools to reintegrate the society (health and administrative advice, day-to-day management, training and work). W: General maintenance work (painting, cleaning, gardening).Organization of some common events for both houses and its residents such as barbecue and concert. S: North South and intercultural issues and rehabilitation of marginalised people A: Group accommodation in the International house and meals at the Saint-Paul house Q: Like manual work and be open to meet African students and disadvantaged people T: In the centre of the city of Mons X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 2.2 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 2. North-South Solidarity Date start: 23/08/2009 Date end: 06/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 5 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 18 Manage Description: La Clarine is an association taking care of mentally disabled people aged 20 years and over by giving them the opportunity to work in a farm and therefore to be as independent as possible and opened to the outside world. The association focuses on the recognition of the disabled abilities. The products of farm (jam, cheese, vegetables and fruits) are sold on local markets by the disabled themselves. During the school year La Clarine also hosts classes who visit the farm and then gives the opportunity to the disabled to explain their work. Farmers (disabled people) come in the morning and leave at 4:00 PM every day. www.laclarine.be W: General farm activities, gardening, cleaning up the cowsheds and the house of the association. Overall restoration of the farmhouse. Volunteers will be working together with the disabled farmers until 4:00 PM. In the evening volunteers will stay at the farm with their group only. S: The integration and socialization of disabled people A: Volunteers will sleep in group in the new sideward of the association L: Good knowledge in French to communicate with the farmers Q: Not to be put off by unrewarding tasks such as cleaning up the stables T: Location of the camp: Manage is a little town near the city of La Louvičre X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 4.1 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 26/07/2009 Date end: 08/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Hemptinne Description: The Centre de Hemptinne is a residential centre for mentally disabled people. It hosts 54 adults living in 6 groups of different ages and abilities. The residents take part everyday in collective and appropriate work which allows them to carry out a task from its beginning to its end, to approach the professional world and to promote their activities (farming, making aromatic vinegar and liqueur, growing chicory, etc.) The Centre provides the disabled people with appropriate leisure activities: hippotherapy, swimming in the pool of the Centre, creative workshops, etc. All those activities give them the opportunity to build relationships with other people and contribute to the creation of a place matching their abilities, their needs and their desires. W : Installation of a fitness track outside and gardening. Some painting work inside. Possibility for the volunteers to take part in the residents� leisure activities and workshops S : The integration and socialization of people with specials needs. A : Accommodation in the centre Q : Open-minded. Interested in encountering with disabled people. The work camp could be psychologically tiring T : Jauche is a small village located 30 km away from Namur and Leuven and 50 km from Ličge and Brussels X : Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 4.2 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 02/08/2009 Date end: 15/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 7 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Notes: Fill in a motivation letter to your application form Bruxelles, Chevetogne Description: The Belgian committee of support for the Sahraoui people welcomes this year 12 children from 8 to 12 years old resulting from refugees� camps situated in the southwest of Algeria. The purpose of this stay is to enable children to leave the heavy climatic conditions of the desert and to discover the outside world. Kids will be in Belgium for 6 weeks where they will take part in activities and be welcomed in host families. www.arso.org W: Animation and accompaniment of children in several activities: excursions, games� The volunteers will also take care of the logistics. The first week in the forests and the second week near the coast. S: Problem and raising sensitization on the situation of the Sahraoui people A: Volunteers will sleep in the rooms with children Q: Languages: Spanish and French. Experience in childrens� animation is a good point X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 5.2 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 15/07/2009 Date end: 31/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 4 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Notes:Camp is full Orp-Jauche Description: CAP-J is an association who organizes activities with children and young people. The organization of the workcamp will enable a meeting, sports activities and works with the bigger ones. A work of partnership will be made between several associations of the village during the workcamp. Volunteers will work with the village people and will participate to sports activities with young people. W: Renovation of social apartments. Development and maintenance of a natural reserve and roads. Sports and entertaining meetings with the young people of the region S: Information meeting between the volunteers and the associations A: Volunteers will sleep in a premise of the village Q: Basic knowledge in French can be an advantage. T: A small village located 50 km away from Brussels and Liege. X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 5.3 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 08/08/2009 Date end: 16/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Bruxelles Description: Don Bosco T�l� Services is a young centre situated in a popular district in Brussels who organizes different types of activities throughout the year (creative workshops, homework school, sport�) for children and youngsters coming from a densely populated area in the centre of Brussels and mostly from immigrated origins. http://www.guidesocial.be/tele-service/page.php?page=3 W : Prepare in the morning activities for children aged 6 to 12 coming to the centre and animate in the afternoon (arts and crafts, cooking, sports, daily trips in the country or at the sea side) S : Immigration and integration issues A : Volunteers will sleep in the Don Bosco Centre where Bruxelles 19 Bruxelles Description: Don Bosco T�l� Services is a young centre situated in a popular district in Brussels who organizes different types of activities throughout the year (creative workshops, homework school, sport�) for children and youngsters coming from a densely populated area in the centre of Brussels and mostly from immigrated origins. http://www.guidesocial.be/tele-service/page.php?page=3 W : Prepare in the morning activities for children aged 6 to 12 coming to the centre and animate in the afternoon (arts and crafts, cooking, sports, daily trips in the country or at the sea side) S : Immigration and integration issues A : Volunteers will sleep in the Don Bosco Centre where they will run the activities Q : Animation experience and creativity are good points L : Good knowledge in French to communicate with children and prepare the activities with the staff T : In the centre of Brussels X : Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 5.4 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 16/08/2009 Date end: 30/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Borzee Description: The nature centre of Borzee is a social tourism centre in a small hamlet of the Ardennes. The centre hosts pupils for their school camps. It hosts too families or individuals on holidays and also associations for trainings and seminars all year long. In the activity program the centre mainly organises nature awareness activities (walks, treasure hunts, observation activities, farm activities) as well as sport and expression activities. About 40 people work daily in the centre of whom 10 guides. The encounter is privileged throughout all activities. W : Volunteers will work at the rehabilitation and development of an old traditional farm. They will finish the restoration of the roof with the reprocessed material and will fit out the surroundings of the building. The volunteers will also work in green spaces. S : Reflection about touristic products and love for the environment and the patrimony A : Group accommodation in the building of the centre L : English but some basic knowledge in French will be an asset if you want to communicate with the staff Q : Like physical outdoor work T : Borzee is located 2 km away from La Roche-enArdennes in the middle of a small valley of the Belgian Ardennes X : Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 6.1 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 01/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Mozet Description:The Mozet property is a social tourism centre which hosts school groups, youth movements, associations, families and companies throughout the year. It is located in a wonderful country landscape and the building is a 11th century farm castle. Many activities are aimed at raising awareness on nature and patrimony such as trainings about nature pedagogy, discovery walks and wild cooking day�The property is also managed according to sustainable development principles.(www.mozet.be) W: Volunteers will help with the improvement and maintenance of the park: cutting trees and vegetation, preparing and ploughing the ground for plantation, clearing trying to use all ecological techniques. S: Discussion about ecocivism, biodiversity and environmental awareness activities A: Group accommodation in a small house next to the castle L: English but basic knowledge in French can be useful to communicate with the staff Q: Special interest for environmental issues and be not afraid by some heavy tasks T: In the village of Mozet, in the countryside, 14 km away from Namur - isolated X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 6.2 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 12/09/2009 Date end: 25/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Li�ge Description: Espace Fraternel is a self-managed group housing. It was created 20 years agoby Germain Dufour, a capuchin priest in Liege, roadsweeper, former senator for the ecologist party, then communist candidate. Those people live in bad economical and social conditions that�s why they live there all together. Some of them are paperless while the others are dependant on drugs and alcohol. Everybody does the cooking, the cleaning and takes care of the plants and the animals. Residents and volunteers will live together and will make the yard better. W : Restoration of a yard. Evacuate all the cumbersome wastes and establish a friendly green space. Excavation and reconstruction of a wall. S : ecology, pluralism, " A city for whom, a city for what ? ", The new poverty � Informal debates and visit of associations of Ličge. A : Volunteers will sleep together in one room close to the association. Q : Like manual and outside work and be open to meet disadvantaged people. T : In the centre of Ličge city. X : Not accessible to wheelchairs. Code: BE-SCI Number: 8.1 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 8. Socially Disadvantaged Date start: 08/08/2009 Date end: 23/08/2009 20 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Florenville, Chiny Description: The Youth House of Florenville contributes to the social and cultural development of the region by giving youngsters the opportunity to meet each other and discover new leisure activities. To this end it has taken part very concretely, in the organization of the Tale Festival of Chiny along with the Cultural Centre of Beau Canton for the past few years. The Festival lasts one week-end. It offers a wide range of tales told in French by genuine story tellers. Most tales are for adults and youngsters but some children tales are also programmed. http://www.beaucanton.be/maisondesjeunes and http://www.conte.be W : Volunteers will help local volunteers with the preparation and arrangement of the site. They will put up and take off facilities (chairs, stages, sound systems). During the festival, they will be in charge of the staff area: hosting of the artists, helping with logistic things (food, accommodation). S : Interest of using an unknown cultural media such as tales, work and mission of a youth club. Encounter with the artists A : Volunteers will sleep in a premise in Chiny L : Very good knowledge in French is essential to communicate with the locals Q : Be interested in art and cultural activities. Huge physical work. T : Chiny is a village located in the Belgian Ardennes near the French border X : Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 9.1 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 04/07/2009 Date end: 18/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Floreffe Description: For the eighth time the association �Z� will organise the festival �Esperanzah� which is a world music festival. Its aim is to favour open-mindedness, exchanges, meetings and (north-south) cultural crossing. The 2009 theme will be the decent work under the axle of equitable and socially ethical music. The event will gather for 3 days musicians from all over the world and lots of associations working for a fairer and better world. The whole event tends to promote through world music and party time human and environmental values and peace and equality between people. www.esperanzah.be W: Volunteers will help with setting up and taking down the festival facilities (tents, fences, decor, stages�). They will make some of the decor elements (painting, drawing�). During the festival, volunteers will attend the concerts. They will work with local volunteers. S: Discussion about food sovereignty, decent work and fair music A: Volunteers will sleep in group in one of premises of the Abbey Q: Show a sense of initiative. Volunteers with some artistic skills are really welcomed T: The festival will take place in the beautiful Abbey of Floreffe, close to Namur X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 9.3 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 25/07/2009 Date end: 06/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Autelbas Description:The Autelbas castle is an architectural ruin located in a charming little village of the Province of Luxembourg. The workcamp�s purpose will be to consolidate and protect architectural elements; some of them dating from the XVth century. The castle of Autelbas is a protected site. W : Rubble work, cleaning and cementing of walls with special materials and techniques. The works will be supervised by a professional builder who is in charge of the ruins conservation S : Conservation of architectural heritage, history and role of such a castle in the village A : Volunteers will sleep next to the castle Q : This workcamp is not recommended to people suffering from vertigo. The consolidation works entail the wearing of safety helmets and glasses and use of ladders and platforms all the time. Workcamp for serious and motivated volunteers T : Autelbas is a small village near Arlon (Province of Luxembourg, close to the borderline of Luxembourg) a small town which attracts quite a few tourists during summer X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 9.4 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 02/08/2009 Date end: 15/08/2009 Number of volunteers: Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 Brakel and Wodecq Description: VIA and SCI, the two Belgian SCI branches, organise one camp to enable Belgian and international volunteers to discover and discuss Belgium, it's peculiar political system and cultural issues, globalisation and organic farming. The camp will take place at two farms, situated at a distance of 12 km from each other. Diggiefarm is a Flemish �children farm� which proposes educational activities (feeding the animals, making bread) to school groups, youth movement, disabled and disadvantaged children, ... Dorlou is a Walon organic farm (mainly animals) which sells its own products, has a restaurant and a camping for tourists and opens its doors to school groups. W : One week in each farm - harvesting, feeding animals, repairing fences, doing some construction and demolition work S : Aims of the educational farming, positive aspects of organic farming and debates about globalization. Discovery of Belgium, its communities and its cultural specificities. A : On beds in comfortable rooms at the �Diggie� and on your own mattresses in tents or in the barn at �Le Dorlou� Q : Be interested in farm activities and be not put off by heavy tasks. T : Wodecq and Brakel are located at the linguistic boarders between Ath and Courtrai X: Not accessible to wheelchairs Code: BE-SCI Number: 10.1 Country: Belgium - Walloon Topic: 10. Ideology and Spirituality Date start: 29/08/2009 Date end: 12/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 80 21 BULGARIA Garvan Description: The Garvan village, Silistra Municipality, is situated in the north-eastern part of Bulgaria a few km away from the Danube river. The main objective of the project setting up conditions for development of ecological tourism by means of accommodation, cooking /after providing the needed food products/ from local traditional recipes and making the tourists familiar with the life style and habits of the people in Garvan village.. Work: The volunteers will have the chance to show their fantasy when: - preparing the site for the construction of an arbour; - making the base and the actual construction of an arbour from wood – they will be provided with a model, but each of the volunteers will be able to apply an individual approach and change the model if he desires to. For that purpose, the organization will provide wood, nails, hammers, frame-saws, cement, hoes, etc. The work will be 5 days a week. Days off: Saturday – 08.08.2009 – excursion to SREBARNA Biosphere Reserve and the town of Silistra. The main elements of the programme include a walk around the lake of SREBARNA and visits to the sights of ancient Silistra. The volunteers should prepare sandwiches for the day. Sunday – 09.08.2009 – free programme – a walk in the nature or other – in case the volunteers want to take a walk, they will have a guide with them. In the evening the volunteers will be invited at the Community center of Garvan village where they will be able to make themselves familiar with the local beliefs, traditions and manners. Saturday 15.08.2009 – a meeting-concert with the local artists, the mayors and the community centers’ secretaries of the three villages, representatives from “Chitalista” Informational centre and representatives from the Tourist Information center of Silistra. The meeting will take place at the Dobrudzha house in Garvan village. After the meeting we’ll organize a camp fire and a barbeque to see the guests off. Study part: Introduction to the local traditions and history of the Garvan village. One-day excursions to the Srebarna natural reserve and the town of Silistra. Accommodation: The accommodation is arranged for all of the participants, as the Municipality of Garvan would undertake the night lodging for the whole period of the camp. The volunteers would spend the nights in a municipal building. The house is in a suitable status and provides the obligatory living conditions. This living place would give the volunteers the opportunity to be together longer time. Volunteers will cook themselves. The products will be provided by the Community Center and the local society as well. All cooking appliances and cooking conditions are provided. Language: English Travel: to Sofia or Varna Code: BG-CVS Number: 6.1 Country: Bulgaria Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 03/08/2009 Date end: 16/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: The volunteers should have working clothes, gloves, anti-mosquito lotion and anti-allergic medicaments (just the people with specific allergies), because the sites are very close to the Danube River. Alcohol drinking allowed only in small quantities and no smoking in the accommodation. Meeting point will be organized in Silistra on arrival. Sandwiches will be provided in the departure day. CROATIA Croatian Music Festival Description: FESTI/ART Work: Zabok is located 45 km far away of Zagreb and the Croatian Music Festival is one of the most important music event in Croatia where about 45 young bands participate. Volunteers will help in the organization and in the promotional activities of the festival, building stages for the concert and lean/decorate the local Youth Club. Accommodation: Youth club, sleeping bags and mats are necessary. Language: English Site: Zagreb Code: HR-VCZ Number: 9 Country: Croatia Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 01/06/2009 Date end: 15/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Participation fee 10 euro TUNE ME UP (Kukljica-Island of Ugljan) Description: W: Kukljica is a tourist and fishing town on the southeastern side of the island of Ugljan. Volunteers will dedicate the most of their time to teaching children the basics of guitar playing in order to organize a musical event at the end of work camp. S: volunteers will get to know the architecture and the cultural heritage of Kukljica, and participate in the workshop of making a traditional product of Kukljica: siknjica. A: Elementary school. Sleeping bags required. Toilets are inside the school and the showers 100 m away. L: English T: Zadar Code: HR-VCZ Number: 5.1 Country: Croatia Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 05/07/2009 Date end: 14/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 8+8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: X: Participation fee 10 euro. Motivation letter is required.. A police statement certifying that volunteer has not been punished is also required. SUPETAR (Island of Brač) Description: W: The camp has been organized for the fifth time in cooperation with St. Anna Home for Children without Parental Care from Vinkovci. Volunteers will organize workshops for children from the Home on the following topics: dancing, acting, drawing, jewellery-making, juggling, sports. Volunteers will also help in preparing daily meals and occasionally spend time with children on the beach. A: Food and accommodation will be arranged in a local children's home. Showers, toilets, sheets and blankets provided. L: English T: Split DATES TO BE CONFIRMED Code: HR-VCZ Number: 5.2 Country: Croatia Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 12/07/2009 Date end: 26/04/2009 Number of volunteers: 5 22 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: X: Partcipation fee 10 euro. Motivation letter with a short description of their skills and qualifications and 2 references along with their application form. A police statement certifying that volunteer has not been punished is also required. LOVINAC 2009 (Lovinac) Description: W: Sveti Rok, Lovinac Municipality, in LikaSenj County, half way between Zagreb and Split. This camp is the result of a long and successful cooperation between VCZ and Association Banica and it is organized for ninth time. Vols’ work will include working with locals kids and organizing different workshops and possibly small local events with local kids and local volunteers S: Peace topic, team building, ecological soap and detergent making workshop. Excursion to one of National Parks in the region and Adriatic coast will be organized. A: Centre for day care and domestic help for senior citizens Sveti Rok. x:moivation letter required L: English T: Lovinac Code: HR-VCZ Number: 5.3 Country: Croatia Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 15/08/2009 Date end: 29/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: X: Participation fee 10 euro. Motivation letter, reference letter and police statement certifying that volunteer has not been punished required. The workcamp is not accessible for wheelchairs. DALMATIA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL (Kaštel Kambelovac-Split) Description: W: Located only 15km from Split on the beautiful Adriatic coast, Kaštel Kambelovac is one of the 7 towns of the Kaštela Bay characterized by medieval castles. Volunteers will help in organizing the 11th annual Dalmatia World Music Festival, one of the biggest in the region. The main tasks include preparation of traditional local food, building stages for concerts, buying groceries, etc. The work is organized on daily basis and the working time si very flexible. A: Private house L: English T: Split Code: HR-VCZ Number: 9.1 Country: Croatia Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 06/07/2009 Date end: 19/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Free places for males: No Free places for females: No Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: X: Participation fee 10 euro SRB 2009 (Donji Srb) Description: W: Srb is located in Zadar county.Volunteers will work on cleaning paths and river and on making informative panels. S: Volunteers will be introduced with the culture and history of Srb. A: School. Sleeping bags and mat required. L: English T: Zadar REFUGIUM URSORUM (Kuterevo) Description: W: Kuterevo is small village near Mount Velebit. Volunteers will work on maintenance of natural pools that keep rainwater for bears and others animals. S: sustainable development, eco-tourism and Brown Bear. A: Volunteers' house. Sleeping bags are necessary. The accommodation is very modest! L: English. T: Zagreb Code: HR-VCZ Number: 6.2 Country: Croatia Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 03/08/2009 Date end: 17/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: 40 euro participation fee. Preko 2009 (Preko, Islan of Ugljan) Description: W: Volunteers will take part in a researching project led by the University of Agronomy. They will clean an olive tree groove where a kind of olive (puljka) grows up. An expert will work with volunteers. A: Private house, sleeping bags needed. S: eco education Language: English T: Zadar Code: HR-VCZ Number: 6.3 Country: Croatia Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 16/05/2009 Date end: 30/05/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: No Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Partecipation fee 10 euro. Grdoselo 2009 (Grdoselo, Pazin) Description: W: Volunteers will clean and arrange paths around Grdoselo and clean landfills. A: in tent, sleeping bag and mat necessary. S: ecological issues. T: Pazin X: Participation fee 10 euro. Code: HR-VCZ Number: 6.4 Country: Croatia Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 14/06/2009 Date end: 24/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 9 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 23 Hand by hand 3 (Slatina) Description: W: Slatina is located in Virovitica-Podravina County, 180kn eastern of Zagreb. Volunteers will organize art workshops with disabled people. The main goal is to connect people with different potential and develop respect and tolerance among young people A: NGO centre with all facilities. Sleeping bags are necessary. S: please bring information about regulation and social integration of people with disabilities in your country. X: motivation letter required L: English T: Slatina Code: HR-VCZ Number: 4.1 Country: Croatia Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 09/08/2009 Date end: 23/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 CZECH REPUBLIC Tvarozna Lhota Description: Location: The village of Tvarozna Lhota lies in the White Carpathian mountains region in the southeast of the Czech Republic, only a few kilometres away from the Slovak border. The region is rich in traditions and beautiful nature. The village is surrounded by protected areas preserving cultural landscapes with mosaics of meadows and forests. A branch office of INEX-SDA is located in the village of Tvarozna Lhota. Its South Moravian Centre ( IN Klub ) runs various environmental and community projects. Work: picking up herbs for infusion production (local NGO product herbal teas), terrain work outdoors in children educational and tourist centre in a village vicinity, preparation for the opening of the local rural centre salas Travicna for the new season. Accommodation and board: Inklub- INEX SDA branch in the village, sleeping bag and light mat needed. Cooking together, small kitchen available in the Inklub. Leisure activities: Trips in nature, folklore-cultural events. Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.1 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 17/04/2009 Date end: 02/05/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Description: Location: Kostelecke Horky in Eastern Bohemia is a small village with about 150 inhabitants situated in the rolling landscape between Divoka and Ticha Orlice rivers. It is situated in North Eastern Bohemia, not far from the town Hradec Kralove, 6 km from the important railway junction Chocen. You will help local NGO INEX SDA Kostelecke Horky. Work: Work will be mainly manual. Organisation branch runs two building, where work will take place. The first one is building of training centre. The main work for volunteers will painting, cleaning, gardening (making the hey) and other small reconstruction works. The second one is rural centre of Blue stone house used for environmental education programmes in schools, where volunteers will help with building/reconstruction works making the fences, etc. It will be main part of work on this project. Accommodation and board : Basic in a former village school (bathroom, hot water available), sleeping bag needed. Cooking together from local and common resources in a school kitchen. Leisure activities: Traditional folklore event burning of witches (1.5), bring your music instruments. Volunteers can make a trips to surroundings towns (Litomysl, Rychnov nad Kneznou, Letohrad,...) and visit old castle ruins (Potstejn, Litice) and very beatifull scenery of Orlicke mountains) Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.2 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 28/04/2009 Date end: 13/03/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Svojsin Description: Location: Svojsin is an ancient village located in Western Bohemia 40km west from Pilsen, the world capital of beer. This village was founded in the 12th century during the first colonisation of low settled regions in Bohemia. This region has a very long and striking history. Czech, German and Jewish people were living here for centuries. But many things changed during and after the Second World War. Work: Renovation of chateau park and courtyard, cutting off invasive plants, cleaning works in area of chateau court and sounding works in basement of chateau, help in chateau park in Svojsin. Accommodation and board: Accommodation is in the chateau, neither sleeping bag nor light mat is needed. Meals will be partly prepared, partly made by participants. Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.3 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 14/06/2009 Date end: 28/03/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: See pictures on www.svojsin.cz Mezno Description: Location: The little village called Mezno lies about 70 km south from Prague. There are about 250 people living in Mezno and attached villages. Volunteers will have a chance to experience the life in an average Czech village. The purpose of this camp is to bring the world to Mezno. Work: Manual: Volunteers will help with work in local woods; they may help with cultivation of public places in Mezno or surrounded villages. The work will be MANUAL, HARD and DEMANDING! : Social: Volunteer shall prepare a presentation about their countries, which they will present among locals and also to pupils of a close-by village school in Borotin. Volunteers may also be asked to help with a local event The kid s day 2009 . Accommodation: In a local firehouse . Take your sleeping bag and light mat. Breakfasts and dinners will be made by volunteers themselves, lunches will be provided in a local restaurant. Leisure activities: Since volunteers will, above all, work manually, there will be some leisure program provided in the afternoon. So bring any ideas how to fulfil your free time and prepare some presentation about your country which you will present among locals and other volunteers. Also some trips to surrounding towns and sightseeing places will be made. Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.4 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 14/06/2009 Date end: 27/03/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 24 Haczko Description: Location: A small village of Skalice nad Svitavou, about 35 km north from Brno, the capital of Moravia. The nearest town is Boskovice surrounded by a beautiful countryside (Moravian Karst with wonderful caves and abyss Macocha) and a rich history. Work: Volunteers will help to construct and decorate Haczko. It is a loft of an ancient mill in the village used for teenagers to spend their leasure time and to organise some events for public. Accommodation and board: In the mill, cooking together from common resources. Take your sleeping bag. Leisure activities: trips in the area (caves, castles, ruins, nature sightseens), collective discussions, parties and lectures with local people. Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.5 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 04/07/2009 Date end: 17/03/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: Special competences are not recomanded, fancy for wood working and reconstructions are welcomed Dysina Description: Location: Little village of Dysina in western Bohemia near the city of Pilsen. Work: Manual work on village public spaces and park, at the end of workcamp will be folk - culture festival in the village, volunteers will help with technical organization. Accommodation and board: Volunteers will be accommodated in the school and meals will be served in the school canteen. Take your sleeping bag. Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.8 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 24/08/2009 Date end: 06/03/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Tvarozna Lhota II Description: Location: The village of Tvarozna Lhota lies in the White Carpathian mountains region in South Moravia, only a few kilometres away from the Slovak border. The region is rich in traditions and beautiful nature. The village is surrounded by protected areas preserving cultural landscapes with mosaics of meadows and forests. A branch office of INEX-SDA is located in the village of Tvarozna Lhota. Its South Moravian Centre (IN Klub) runs various environmental and community projects. Work: manual work outdoors - help in a farm construction, help with activities for public on the farm, picking of herbs for a local herbal tea. Leisure activities: Trips in nature, folklore-cultural events. Accommodation and board: Inklub - INEX SDA branch in the village, take your sleeping bag and light mat! Cooking together, small kitchen available Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.6 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 19/07/2009 Date end: 03/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Tvarozna Lhota III Description: Location: The village of Tvarozna Lhota lies in the White Carpathian mountains region in South Moravia, only a few kilometres away from the Slovak border. The region is rich in traditions and beautiful nature. The village is surrounded by protected areas preserving cultural landscapes with mosaics of meadows and forests. A branch office of INEX-SDA is located in the village of Tvarozna Lhota. Its South Moravian Centre (IN Klub) runs various environmental and community projects. Work: herb collection, collection of special local berries for making tea, jam and local brandy. Outdoor work on enviromental children centre (sheep farm) - maintenance of terrain. Accommodation and board: Inklub- INEX SDA branch in the centre of the village, take your sleeping bag and light mat! Cooking together, small kitchen available in the Inklub, two bathrooms Leisure activities: Trips, culture, games Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.9 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 06/09/2009 Date end: 21/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Prcice Description: Location: The little town of Sedlec-Prcice lies in the valley called Cesky Meran, between the towns Tachov and Benesov. A new infocentrum with a gallery, a regional museum and a relaxation garden called Atelier Prcice was opened here last year. Work: Volunteers will help with the reconstructions, paintings and cleaning of the Atelier. They will also work on the relaxation garden (e.g. planting trees). Accommodation and board: In the Atelier which is situated just in the centre of the town. Take your sleeping bag and light mat. Breakfasts and dinners will be made by volunteers themselves. Lunches in a restaurant. Leisure activities: Trips to castles of Konopiste, Vrchotovy Janovice, historical towns of Tabor and Pisek, horse farm, outdoor museum Vysok Chlumec. Kostelecke Horky II Description: Location: Kostelecke Horky is a small village with about 150 inhabitants situated in the rolling landscape between Divoka and Ticha Orlice rivers in East Bohemia, 6 km from the important railway junction Chocen. You will help local NGO INEX SDA Kostelecke Horky. Work: The main part of work for volunteers will placing and installation of boards of natural trail. Other part: work for village benefit: cleaning public areas, wood making for winter, reconstruction work in a rural centre Blue stone house. Accommodation and board: Basic in a former village school (bathroom, hot water available), sleeping bag and warm clothing is needed. Cooking together from local and common resources in a school kitchen. Leisure activities: Volunteers can visit close surroundings historical and cultural towns (Litomysl, Rychnov nad Kneznou, Letohrad,...) and visit old castle ruins (Potstejn, 25 Litice) and very beatifull scenery of Orlicke mountains. Code: CZ-INE Number: 11.10 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 11. Others Date start: 25/09/2009 Date end: 11/10/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Hartenberg start Description: Location: The ruin of the Hartenberg castle with its neglected park, river, forest and a fairy tale-like valley. The castle is situated in western Bohemia, near the town of Sokolov. The surroundings are rich in interesting animals and plants. The amazing history of the castle goes back to the 13th century. Its current sad condition is the result of the eviction of the Sudeten German inhabitants after the WWII and of the communist arrogance (the castle was purposely set on fire several times). Work: 1. preparation of the camp building the camp and backround, preparing works for archeologic camp, other manual works 2. preparation of events Hartenberg summer of culture, Environmental conference and Hartenberg training educational activities primary school in region Accommodation and board: In the castle area in tents, nearby a river. Take your sleeping bag and a light mat. Participants will cook from common resources in the kitchen. Bring your national recipes. Seminars, meetings: Possibility to meet deputies, to meet people from Nature Protection Association, from Czech NGOs. Opportunity to meet Czech-German (Sudeten) questions. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.1 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 30/05/2009 Date end: 13/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Modra Description: Location: The traditional viniculture village in Southern Moravia, near the small town of Velehrad and 6km from Uherske Hradiste. Work: Work outdoors in archeological open-air museum (digs), construction of a historical museum of Slovanian houses from wood, bushes, hay and other natural materials. Manual help with cultural events. Seminars, meetings: Craftsmen handy making traditional products, meeting with experts in rural and countryside revitalisation, local folklore etc. Accommodation and board: Basic in community house, take your sleeping bag and light mat! Common cooking from local resources. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.2 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 22/06/2009 Date end: 05/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Uhersky Ostroh Description: Location: The workcamp is situated in Slovacko region in South Moravia, in small town with 4500 inhabitants. This region is known for its strong folklore Hartenberg I Location: The ruin of the Hartenberg castle with its neglected park, river, forest and a fairy tale-like valley. The castle is situated in western Bohemia, near the town of Sokolov. The surroundings are rich in interesting animals and plants. The amazing history of the castle goes back to the 13th century. Its current sad condition is the result of the eviction of the Sudeten German inhabitants after the WWII and of the communist arrogance (the castle was purposely set on fire several times). Work: Work within the castle area: removing rubble and stones within the castle site, arranging of the paths and castle environment. Hard manual work. Accommodation and board: In the castle area in tents, nearby a river. Take your sleeping bag and a light mat. Participants will cook from common resources in the kitchen. Bring your national recipes. Seminars, meetings: Possibility to meet deputies, to meet people from Nature Protection Association, from Czech NGOs. Opportunity to meet Czech German (Sudeten) questions. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.4 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 27/06/2009 Date end: 11/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: See more info on http://www.hartenberg.cz Cimburk I Description: Location: The Cimburk castle is situated 4 km from the small town of Korycany (south Moravia, Kromeriz district). It is almost lost in the forest of Chriby mountains, quite isolated from civilization. The castle was founded in the 14th century and abandoned in 1705. Now you can find only ruins which form a significant landmark in the lovely countryside. Work: You will help with securing the castles statics. The work includes: clearing walls from vegetation, building walls of stones, painting, auxiliary building activities, sorting archaeological material. Accommodation and board: Accommodation depends on the weather. In case of a very cold and rainy weather, 26 volunteers will sleep in the castle bastion, otherwise in tents and in a small wooden dormitory above the outdoor kitchen. Take your sleeping bag and warm clothes, it can be cold during the night. Cooking together from common resources in very basic conditions. The shower is provided 2 or 3 times a week at the swimming pool in the town of Korycany which is 4 km away. Leisure activities: Trips to the surrounding countryside, visiting nearby historical towns and monuments (Kromeriz UNESCO town, Velehrad monastery, Buchlov castle), traditional Moravian music and wine tasting in a wine cellar etc. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.5 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 01/07/2009 Date end: 22/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: We work even if it’s raining. Accommodation is rather uncomfortable. Good choice for people who are fond of a medieval kind of a living. For more information you can see on: www.branapamatek.cz/cimburk Hartenberg II Description: Location: The ruin of the Hartenberg castle with its neglected park, river, forest and a fairy tale-like valley. The castle is situated in western Bohemia, near the town of Sokolov. The surroundings are rich in interesting animals and plants. The amazing history of the castle goes back to the 13th century. Its current sad condition is the result of the eviction of the Sudeten German inhabitants after the WWII and of the communist arrogance (the castle was purposely set on fire several times). Work: Work within the castle area: removing rubble and stones within the castle site, arranging of the paths and castle environment. Hard manual work. Accommodation and board: In the castle area in tents, nearby a river. Take your sleeping bag and a light mat. Participants will cook from common resources in the kitchen. Bring your national recipes. Seminars, meetings: Possibility to meet deputies, to meet people from Nature Protection Association, from Czech NGOs. Opportunity to meet Czech-German (Sudeten) questions. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.6 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 11/07/2009 Date end: 25/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: See more info on http://www.hartenberg.cz Becov Description: Location: The historical town of Becov with its big castle lies on the river Tepla in the Sladkovsky forest Preserved Area in the west of Bohemia. The nearest big town is Sokolov. Work: Terrain arrangements of watch-out place, work in forest, cutting invasive plants, arranging of the paths and castle environment, a bit of archaeology digs. Accommodation and board: In the youth dormitory. The meals will be partly served in a canteen, partly prepared by the volunteers from the common resources in the dorm kitchen. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.7 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 13/07/2009 Kynzvart Description: Location: On the site of a famous castle that belonged to the councillor Metternich in the 19th century. The Kynzvart castle is situated in the westernmost corner of the Czech Republic, in the region of Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), in the so-called "spa triangle" Karlovy Vary Marianske Lazne - Frantiskovy Lazne. The town of Lazne Kynzvart lies about 11 km from Marianske Lazne (Marienbad). The castle has a charming park and an amazing history which goes back to the 13th century. Work: Work in the park, revitalisation of a park brook, cleaning of historical stairs, removing fallen branches, help with gardening. Accommodation and board: In the castle area in a house. Take your sleeping bag and light mat. Bathroom and small kitchen available. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.8 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 01/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 11 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: You can find more info on www.kynzvart.cz Grabstejn Description: Location: The Grabstejn castle is situated near a small village of Chotyne, in the north of the Czech Republic. Staying in the castle is quite romantic. It is surrounded with a beautiful mountainous countryside which is perfect for hiking. Public transport is rather limited in the area. There is only a local train going to the nearest major town of Liberec, so the main means of transportation will be your feet :-). The camp is therefore suitable mainly for people who do not mind long walks and who enjoy being in the nature. It is possible to go swimming in a near-by lake, climb the highest mountain of the local mountain range, visit several castles and other interesting sights. Grabstejn was formerly a medieval castle, lately rebuilt to a chateau. It was severely destroyed under the communist regime during the second half of the 20th century (it was used as a military storehouse), but nicely rebuilt and restored during the last 15 years. Now there are guided tours with some exhibits inside and during summer there are festivals and concerts. Work: The Work is manual! Volunteers will work 7 hours per day in Grabstejn’s park, doing different task according to the current needs. For example: cutting, removing and burning invasive vegetation, cleaning, arranging the paths, construction work. It may also involve some work in the castle itself, such as scraping the walls etc. Accommodation and board: In the castle, equipment and conditions are simple and just basic. It is necessary to bring a sleeping bag, light mat and own eating set! Volunteers will cook for themselves. Sleeping is on wooden floor in some castle room which is currently available. Sometimes it could be a bit dusty. Cooker is available too, but shopping and food preparation is volunteers responsibility. Shops are in nearby towns, around 30 - 45 min. by walk. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.9 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 20/07/2009 Date end: 02/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 27 Hartenberg art Description: Location: The ruin of the Hartenberg castle with its neglected park, river, forest and a fairy tale-like valley. The castle is situated in Western Bohemia, near the town of Sokolov. The surroundings are rich in interesting animals and plants. The amazing history of the castle goes back to the 13th century. Its current sad condition is the result of the eviction of the Sudeten German inhabitants after the WWII and of the communist arrogance (the castle was purposely set on fire several times). Work: This year there is not the first art workcamp at Hartenberg. A group of volunteers worked on drawingdocumentation of the castle and its surroundings. This collection of drawings will be published on websites one month before this years workcamp together with the description of this year theme and description of the tools needed. This project is recommended to art-loving volunteers. Accommodation and board: In the attic of an old house (one common room). Take your sleeping bag and a light mat, also bring some warm clothes, it can be cold at night. There is a kitchen, a common room and a studio in the house. Participants will cook from common resources in the kitchen. Seminars, meetings: Possibility to meet deputies, to meet people from Nature Protection Association, from Czech NGOs. Opportunity to meet Czech-German (Sudetten) questions. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.10 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 25/07/2009 Date end: 15/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: See more info on http://hartenberg.cz Holesov Description: Location: Small Moravian town of Holesov, well-known for its large pre-war Jew community (which unfortunately does no longer exist there) Work: At the former Jewish cemetery, removing invasive plants and bushes, cleaning the place, help with technical preparation of the festival of Jewish culture in Holesov. Accommodation and board: : In the towns former smithery, a sleeping bag and a light mat necessary. Participants prepare all the meals except for lunches. Activities: Getting to know Jewish culture, trips (Kromeriz, Olomouc and others), hiking, swimming, concerts and films during the festival Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.11 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 01/08/2009 Date end: 14/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: Work might be demanding, weekends are usually working days (because of the festival), days-off during the week. Project is realised in co-operation with Federation of Jewish Communities of the Czech Republic. Volunteers interested in Jewish culture are welcome! For more information see: http://www.olam.cz/workcamp/index.html Hartenberg III Description: Location: The ruin of the Hartenberg castle with its neglected park, river, forest and a fairy tale-like valley. The castle is situated in Western Bohemia, near the town of Sokolov. The surroundings are rich in interesting animals and plants. The amazing history of the castle goes back to the 13th century. Its current sad condition is the result of the eviction of the Sudeten German inhabitants after the WWII and of the communist arrogance (the castle was purposely set on fire several times). Work: Work within the castle area: removing rubble and stones within the castle site, arranging of the paths and castle environment. Hard manual work. Accommodation and board: In the castle area in tents, nearby a river. Take your sleeping bag and a light mat. Participants will cook from common resources in the kitchen. Bring your national recipes. Seminars, meetings: Possibility to meet deputies, to meet people from Nature Protection Association, from Czech NGOs. Opportunity to meet Czech-German (Sudeten) questions. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.12 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 01/08/2009 Date end: 15/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: See more info on http://www.hartenberg.cz Cimburk II Description: Location: The Cimburk castle is situated 4 km from the small town of Korycany (south Moravia, Kromeriz district). It is almost lost in the forest of Chriby mountains, quite isolated from civilization. The castle was founded in the 14th century and abandoned in 1705. Now you can find only ruins which form a significant landmark in the lovely countryside. Work: You will help with securing the castles statics. The work includes: clearing walls from vegetation, building walls of stones, painting, auxiliary building activities, sorting archaeological material. Accommodation and board: Accommodation depends on the weather. In case of a very cold and rainy weather, volunteers will sleep in the castle bastion, otherwise in tents and in a small wooden dormitory above the outdoor kitchen. Take your sleeping bag and warm clothes, it can be cold during the night. Cooking together from common resources in very basic conditions. The shower is provided 2 or 3 times a week at the swimming pool in the town of Korycany which is 4 km away. Leisure activities: Trips to the surrounding countryside, visiting nearby historical towns and monuments (Kromeriz UNESCO town, Velehrad monastery, Buchlov castle), traditional Moravian music and wine tasting in a wine cellar etc. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.13 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 14/08/2009 Date end: 04/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: We work even if it’s raining. Accommodation is rather uncomfortable. Good choice for people, who are fond of medieval kind of living. For more information you can see on: www.branapamatek.cz/cimburk Teplice Description: Location: Teplice is a historic spa town in northern Bohemia, near Usti nad Labem. It is situated in the plain of Bilina river, which separates the Ore Mountains (Czech: Krusne Hory) from the Czech Central Mountains (Czech: Ceske stredohori). The oldest written record about the town comes from the 12th century when Judith, the wife Czech king Vladislav II, founded a convent for Benedictine nuns, which was destroyed in the Hussite Wars in the 15th century. A legend says that the town's thermal springs were discovered in year 762 but the first authentic mention of baths in Teplice comes from the 16th century. Over time, 28 the spas became renowned all over Europe and they were commonly visited by many famous people. Teplice was the first place where Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Ludwig van Beethoven met. Work: Volunteers will help to clean mural paintings in a chapel decorated in valuable Beuron style. The cleaning will be done with a traditional method using old bread. The work will take place mainly on a wood scaffold. Volunteers will work in height (everybody will be provided with a climbing rope and a helmet). A few volunteers may work on the ground. Accommodation and board: In the building of local secondary school. Take your sleeping bag and light mat. Cooking together in the school kitchen. Leisure activities: Trips to the Czech Central Mountains, Terezin and Prague, open air film projections, nature bath near the city, school playing-field (beach volleyball, football,softball). Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.15 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 03/08/2009 Date end: 16/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Hartenberg IV Description: Location: The ruin of the Hartenberg castle with its neglected park, river, forest and a fairy tale-like valley. The castle is situated in Western Bohemia, near the town of Sokolov. The surroundings are rich in interesting animals and plants. The amazing history of the castle goes back to the 13th century. Its current sad condition is the result of the eviction of the Sudeten German inhabitants after the WWII and of the communist arrogance (the castle was purposely set on fire several times). Work: work within the castle area: removing rubble and stones within the castle site, arranging of the paths and castle environment. Hard manual work. Accommodation and board: In the castle area in tents, nearby a river. Take your sleeping bag and a light mat. Participants will cook from common resources in the kitchen. Bring your national recipes. Seminars, meetings: Possibility to meet deputies, to meet people from Nature Protection Association, from Czech NGOs. Opportunity to meet Czech-German (Sudeten) questions. Code: CZ-INE Number: 9.14 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 15/08/2009 Date end: 29/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: See more info on http://www.hartenberg.cz Lipanka I Description: Location: Lipanka is a children summer camp, situated in a small mountain spa town of Lipova Lazne in eastern Bohemia near the town of Jesenik. The children’s programme includes hypotherapy, massage and breathing therapy in caves. Work: The work has two parts: work with the children help to organize their free time. Participants will be included into the children’s daily programme, help with the programme preparation. Second type of work: manual help in the camp garden (gardening), work in the camp centre building painting, cleaning, etc. according to the current needs. Accommodation and board: In the camp centre within the children’s camp, take your sleeping bag. Boarding together with children. Code: CZ-INE Number: 5.1 Usti nad Labem Description: Location: Usti nad Labem is a big town in North - West Bohemia on the river Elbe where a big Gypsy minority lives. Living together with white majority leads in some cases to social troubles. Co-operation: Foundation Clovek v tisni (People in Need) Work: Reconstruction of the Community Centre and organising leisure time for Gypsy children, singing, drawing, trips. Weekend trip with children to sand rocks. Accomodation and board: Volunteers will stay in a big common room at the Drop in centre. They will prepare meals for themselves. Seminars: Learning about social exclusion, social and ethnical discrimination in Czech Republic Code: CZ-INE Number: 5.2 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 03/07/2009 Date end: 12/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 30 Notes: Motivation letter is strictly required!Age 18 -30 years old. Special fee 15 EUR Asram I Description: Location: Association Yoga in daily life has its base in a little village of Strilky in Southern Moravia near the town of Kromeriz. Work: Volunteers will live and work in the Yoga Centrum in a castle. Mainly they will work in the kitchen, in the park, in the garden or help where needed, e.g. cleaning. Accomodation and board: In the castle on beds, vegetarian food only, keep Asram rules (girls and boys in separate bedrooms, silence, recycling, etc.). Please notice that drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden. Take your sleeping bag. Seminars, meetings: For those who are interested in Yoga, in the particular system "Yoga in Daily Life". Trips, swimming in pool nearby, singing, camp fires. Code: CZ-INE Number: 5.3 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 04/07/2009 Date end: 17/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: Motivation letter is required. Lipanka II Description: Location: Lipanka is a children summer camp, situated in a small mountain spa town of Lipova Lazne in eastern Bohemia near the town of Jesenik. The children’s programme includes hypotherapy, massage and breathing therapy in caves. Work: The work has two parts: work with the children help to organize their free time. Participants will be included into the children’s daily programme, help with the programme preparation. Second type of work: manual help in the camp garden (gardening), work in the camp centre building painting, cleaning, etc. according to the current needs. Accommodation and board: In the camp centre, take your sleeping bag. Common meals with the children. Code: CZ-INE 29 Number: 5.4 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 12/07/2009 Date end: 25/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 2 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: For non-smokers preferably. Motivation letter is required! Preferably volunteers with interest in work with children and gardening. Skola hrou Description: Location: In the small village of Skalice nad Svitavou, about 35 km north from Brno, the capital city of Moravia. The nearest town is the historical town of Boskovice, surrounded by a beautiful countryside (Moravian Karst with wonderful caves and the Macocha abyss, the biggest light hole in central Europe). Work: Volunteers will spend the time with a group of children or teenagers to help them improve their English through various activities and games. Accomodation and board: In a reconstructed mill, cooking together from common resources. Take your sleeping bag. Leisure activities: Trips in the area (caves, castles, nature sightseeing), collective discussions, playing games with locals. Code: CZ-INE Number: 5.5 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 02/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: Experiences with children highly recommended. Motivation letter is required. Hartenberg enviro Description: Location: Ruin of castle Hartenberg, neglected castle park, river, forest, fairly tale valley. Area rich in interesting animals and plants. The amazing history of the castle goes back to the 13th century, current sad state of the castle is the result of eviction of the Sudeten German inhabitants and of the communist bad will (castle was several times set on fire on purpose). The castle is near town of Sokolov in Western Bohemia. Work: Mainly work for volunteers will be prepare backround for environmental conference, which will take place in Hartenberg castle. Other part of work will be renovation and rebuliding works on ruins of castle. Accomodation and board: In the castle area in tents, near by a river. Take your sleeping bag and light mat. Participants will cook from common resources (bought food) in the kitchen. Take your recipe. Seminars, meetings: Volunteers should prepare some short paper about environmental access in their country. Code: CZ-INE Number: 6.1 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 13/06/2009 Date end: 27/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 16 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: See more info about the camp on http://www.hartenberg.cz Chaloupky Description: Location: Central part of Czech Republic, region called Highlands (Vysocina) near town Okrisky. It is a landscape of rolling hills, woods and fields. Not far away are beautiful towns Trebic and Telc protected by UNESCO with many historical sights. Centre for environmental education Chaloupky is situated in the country on the edge of a wood, near small hamlet. The centre has spacious Prachov Description: Location: The Museum of Nature is situated in the protected area of The Czech Paradise in northeast Bohemia. Work: Cleaning and arranging water tanks for frogs and amphibians, terrain arrangements, some help in the Museum of Nature and other places of interest. Accommodation and board: In a tourist hostel with standard equipment, you don’t need to bring your sleeping bag. Boarding in a near-by restaurant (not suitable for vegetarians). Leisure: Trips to the beautiful nature of the Czech Paradise Protected Area sand rocks, castles, swimming, debates on ecological issues. Code: CZ-INE Number: 6.3 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 26/07/2009 Date end: 09/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 7 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Asram II Description: Location: Zdarec is a small village at the northern foot of the highland Ceskomoravska vrchovina in the centre of the Czech Republic. It is placed one kilometre far from an important regional town Skutec, which has 3000 inhabitants. Surrounding countryside consists of small fields, meadows, streams, woods and stone quarries. There is a junction of three railway lines at the opposite edge of the village. Work: Manual: Mainly building ecological house from straw makeing clay plaster, walls from straw parcels and sinking of windows, etc. Cleaning of the stream, gardening in Yoga centre eco-friendly garden, herb collecting. Accomodation and board: Sleeping in the common room (140 m2) on the foam mattresses. Take your sleeping bag 30 !!! There is a possibility to sleep in own tents. Only vegetarian foods. Seminars, meetings: For those who are interested in Yoga, in the particular system "Yoga in Daily Life". Code: CZ-INE Number: 6.4 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 27/07/2009 Date end: 07/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 18 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Palava Description: Location: The Centre for Ecological Education of Palava lies in the southernmost part of Moravia, in a famous wine region near by the Austrian border. The nearest town is the pretty historical town of Mikulov. The Palava region is one of the most beautiful protected areas in the Czech Republic. Work: Cleaning the meadows from invasive plants in protected areas, terrain arrangements on a natural educational trail, eco-leisure activities for children in a children camp (only few days). Accommodation and board: In a house belonging to the Protected Area authorities, take your sleeping bag and a light mat. Common cooking. Leisure activities: Taking part in the European night of the flittermouse on September 1. Many hiking trips, visiting the UNESCO landscape monument in the Lednice-Valtice area. Code: CZ-INE Number: 6.5 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 17/08/2009 Date end: 28/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 14 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: You can find more info on www.palava.cz Fulnek Description: Location: Small town situated in north-eastern Moravia, which is very historically rich. It was located nearby the ancient amber road, connecting Baltic and Mediterranean regions. Work: denotation of the nature trail, installing of the information boards of nature trail, cleaning and other works together with highschool students Accommodation and board: 1) in dormitory with showers, kitchen (breakfast and dinner will be prepared themselves), possibility to use local gym and playground 2. In the camp 2km from Fulnek, showers, small kitchen is available. Take your sleeping bag and light mat !!! Leisure activities: visiting outdoor museum in Ronov pod Radhotěm, Kunn castle,tramberk, trips to surrounding, etc Code: CZ-INE Number: 6.6 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 23/08/2009 Date end: 06/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Notes: Take some info materials about your country Nova zeme Description: Location: The camp is organised in cooperation with the New Land association (Nova zeme = New Land) which has already implemented many summer activities in this abandoned (the nearest village is 11 km away) but exceptionally beautiful, hilly area of Cesky les (The Czech Forest), near the western border of the Czech Novy prales Description: Location: The camp is situated in a mountainous area at the foot of Jizerske mountains in the north of Bohemia, close to the Polish border. Nearby is the city of Liberec with all amenities and the majestic Jested mountain. Co-operation: With local NGO Friends for Nature Liberec Work: Preparation work for tree planting and the planting itself, cleaning the forest, removing pieces of wood. The aim is to recover original mixed forests destroyed by monoculture planting. Be prepared to work in all types of weather. Water-proof clothes and boots necessary. The work is manual and rather hard. Accomodation and board: In scout dormitory in Liberec with two bedrooms. There is small kitchen for preparing the meals. Bathroom with 2 showers is available. Leisure activities: Hiking in beautiful landscape, trips to Liberec and other towns, ecological discussions. Code: CZ-INE Number: 6.8 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 13/09/2009 Date end: 26/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 13 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 DONITRA ( Osinalice ) Description: ENVI, CONS, MANU Workcamp, organized by NGO DoNitra, whose main activity is running self-developing programs and courses, will be held in the clean nature of protected area Kokorinsko. This location is full of sand-stone rocks, Castles, frogs. The DoNitra will show to the volunteers sample of their splendid workshops during the workcamp. Work: Volunteers will work on the construction of a fence for animals and a land sauna. Gardening, painting and some household will part of the day's routine. Accommodation: In a reconstructed barn, in 5 rooms with total capacity for 12 people. Others: only vegetarian food. Code: CZ-DUH 31 Number: 6.2 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 09/08/2009 Date end: 22/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 DUHA CENTRUM ( Kocvaruv Mlyn ) Description: ENVI, CONS, MANU Workcamp, organized by Duha Centrum local group, with ecological theme will take place at the children camp site in Kočvarův Mln in the southern part of Bohemia. The camp is located in the beautiful and well-known fishing protected area. There are two UNESCO sites in the reach of the workcamp site. Work: 10 czech volunteers and 10 foreigners will help with cleaning of the creek and the forest and making the facilities functional for the children camps (building the small wooden base tents, a voleyball court, the campfire...) which will take place there during the summer. Accommodation: In tents with wooden base. Shower and toilets are available in a part of mill-house. There is one wooden two-floor house with kitchen and living room, where the volunteers will cook and is possible to sleep in case of bad weather. Others: Not acessible for weelchairs, during the workcamp there will be outdoor activities for the ones interested, bring swim suits, suitable age 18-25. Code: CZ-DUH Number: 6.1 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 28/06/2009 Date end: 11/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Duha Dlazka ( Rajnochovice ) Description: ENVI, MANU Workcamp, organized by Duhas local group Dlazka, will be held in the eastern part of the Czech Republic (Moravia), where the camps for children usually take place. Work: Work on camp background: cleaning wood and camp, painting small huts, help with digging as well with repairing. Accommodation: Bungalows with 4 beds we recommend your own sleeping bag, but if necessary, linen and blankets are provided. Others: Not acessible for weelchairs, several kinds of outdoor sports and games are played, good shape is advised ;) Not advised for smokers. Code: CZ-DUH Number: 6.3 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 30/08/2009 Date end: 05/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 DUHA IURIDICA ( Karlstejn ) Description: CONS, ENVI Iuridica, a Duha local group, has rented a house in Karlstejn and adapted it into a Naturefriends house which serves for bag packers as a cheap accommodation center, trainings and summer camps are organized here as well. Karltejn is a small village with few hundred inhabitants about south-west from Prague in the valley of the Berounka river, in a marvelous hilly landscape dominated by a famous medieval Czech castle. EXPEDICE NATURA ( Brusov ) Description: ENVI, MANU Expedice Natura is an organisation running the camp site situated in the natural protected area in North Bohemian region in the area with Volcano Mountains (no volcano has been active for last few thousand years). Workcamp is taking place at the camp site, where summer camps for children are usually organised, surrounded by forest. Work: Volunteers will maintain the buildings and surrounding area. Volunteers will also help with cleaning a natural reservation nearby, especially a forest. Work can be hard, experiences with manual work more than welcome! Accommodation: In small huts, two people in each, showers and bathroom are in a separate building. Others: Ticks and mosquitos can appear in this area, better to bring repelent. Code: CZ-DUH Number: 6.4 Country: Czech Republic Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 15/09/2009 Date end: 30/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 14 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 FRANCE Name: PLANETE LILAS 1 Description: « Planete Lilas» project takes place in a district park, south of Paris. Its aim is to create and reach a planet friendly biologic agriculture, including fair trade and sustainable development principles, a space open to the residents of the district, a place for discussion and a collective garden. 2009 will be the third year we propose this work camp. Volunteers will work for the garden promotion: sowing, weeding, harvesting, market-garden tunnels building, and also work with the members of the association, children workshops animation, local events participation. A: tents Code: FR-SCI Number: 6.1 Country: France Topic: Environment Date start: 03/07/2009 Date end: 23/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 32 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 PLANETE LILAS 3 Description: Planete Lilas's project takes place in a district park, south of Paris. Its aim is to create and reach a planet friendly biologic agriculture, including fair trade and sustainable development principles, a space open to the residents of the district, a place for discussion and a collective garden. 2009 will be the third year we propose this work camp. Volunteers will work for the garden promotion: sowing, weeding, harvesting, market-garden tunnels building, and also work with the members of the association, children workshops animation, local events participation. Accommodation: tents Code: FR-SCI Number: 6.3 Country: France Topic: Environment Date start: 14/08/2009 Date end: 31/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 RENNES I Description: This workcamp takes place in Rennes in a centre for physically disabled people. Volunteers will be in charge of the animation: games, discussions, presentation of their countries. Volunteers with artistic skills are welcome. Accommodation at the centre. We ask volunteers on these workcamps to be at least 20 of age. A letter of motivation is requested to secure the application. Code: FR-SCI Number: 4.1 Country: France Topic: Disabilities Date start: 06/07/2009 Date end: 25/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 4 Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 Notes: NOTE: A letter of motivation is requested to secure the application. RENNES II Description: This workcamp takes place in Rennes in a centre for physically disabled people. Volunteers will be in charge of the animation : games, discussions, presentation of their countries. Volunteers with artistic skills are welcome. Accommodation at the centre. We ask volunteers on these workcamps to be at least 20 of age. A letter of motivation is requested to secure the application. Code: FR-SCI Number: 4.2 Country: France Topic: Disabilities Date start: 03/08/2009 Date end: 21/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 4 Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A letter of motivation is requested to secure the application. MARSEILLE Description: NOEUX-LES-MINES 2 Description: This APF center (Association of handiccaped persons of France), in the north of France, welcomes physically heavily handicapped persons. W : Volunteers will take part to animation activities and to the residents daily life with the animation team of the center. They will do some artistic works : paintings, decoration... according to their abilities. Accommodation in the centre. Language : It is necessary to speak fluent french We ask volunteers to be at least 20 years old, very motivated for this camp and to speak French. They have to send a motivation letter in french with the standard application form. No volunteer will be accepted until we get this motivation letter. Code: FR-SCI Number: 4.5 Country: France Topic: Disabilities Date start: 10/08/2009 Date end: 30/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 Notes: We ask volunteers to be at least 20 years old, very motivated for this camp and to speak French. They have to send a motivation letter in french with the standard application form. No volunteer will be accepted until we get 33 this motivation letter TONNEINS 1 Description: The workcamp will take place in an APF center (Association of handicapped persons of France) in the south of France. This center is a residence for physically heavily handicapped persons. The workcamp will focus on animation activities. Work : Volunteers will take part to animation activities (like outings, parties, presentation of the countries of volunteers, etc.) and to the residents daily life with the animation team of the center. Accommodation in the centre. Language : It is necessary to speak a very fluent french. We ask volunteers to be at least 20 years old, very motivated for this camp and to speak French. They have to send a motivation letter in french with the standard application form. No volunteer will be accepted until we get this motivation letter. Code: FR-SCI Number: 4.6 Country: France Topic: Disabilities Date start: 05/07/2009 Date end: 26/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 Notes: We ask volunteers to be at least 20 years old, very motivated for this camp and to speak French. They have to send a motivation letter in french with the standard application form. No volunteer will be accepted until we get this motivation letter. TONNEINS 2 Description: The workcamp will take place in an APF center (Association of handicapped persons of France) in the south of France. This center is a residence for physically heavily handicapped persons. The workcamp will focus on animation activities. Work: Volunteers will take part to animation activities (like outings, parties, presentation of the countries of volunteers, etc.) and to the residents daily life with the animation team of the center. Accommodation in the centre. Language : It is necessary to speak a very fluent french. We ask volunteers to be at least 20 years old, very motivated for this camp and to speak French. They have to send a motivation letter in french with the standard application form. No volunteer will be accepted until we get this motivation letter. Code: FR-SCI Number: 4.7 Country: France Topic: Disabilities Date start: 02/08/2009 Date end: 23/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 Notes: We ask volunteers to be at least 20 years old, very motivated for this camp and to speak French. They have to send a motivation letter in french with the standard application form. No volunteer will be accepted until we get this motivation letter. CHATEAUNEUF Description: This APF center (Association of handiccaped persons of France), in Chateauneuf-sur-Cher, in the heart of France, welcomes physically heavily handicapped persons. Work : Volunteers will take part to animation activities (outings) and to the residents daily life in collaboration with the animation team of the center. Volunteers will have to present their country : please bring some things of your MAISON BLANCHE Description: In a small village, in the East of France, near Belfort, the Maison Blanche residence welcomes elderly people. W : the volunteers will be asked to do two types of work : renovating the building in the morning (painting...); organizing activities for the elederly in the afternoon (visits, pique-niques, ...). It would be really appreciated if the volunteers came with their guitars, traditional songs and dances, national recipes... and lots of ideas. A: accomodation in an independant house of the center Language : it is necessary to speak french.. We ask volunteers to be at least 20 years old, very motivated for this camp and to speak French. They have to send a motivation letter in french with the standard application form. No volunteer will be accepted until we get this motivation letter. Driving licence would be an asset (a vehicle will be lent to the volunteers). Code: FR-SCI Number: 5.1 Country: France Topic: Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 06/07/2009 Date end: 24/07/2009 Number of volunteers: Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 Notes: We ask volunteers to be at least 20 years old, very motivated for this camp and to speak French. They have to send a motivation letter in French with the standard application form. No volunteer will be accepted until we get this motivation letter. Driving license would be an asset (a vehicle will be lent to the volunteers). X : non accesible for wheelchairs JEUNESSE & NON-VIOLENCE Description: Jeunesse et Non violence Association promotes non violence among the youth, trough the organisation of workcamps and international exchanges. Volunteers will be part of a group of 40, and will work on the renovation of a shelter, used to accommodate the group (weeding, tidying up, and masonery). Afternoons may be devoted to artistic activities (dancing, theatre, etc.) and education to non violence. Accommodation under canvas (please bring your own tent), veg. meals. Code: FR-SCI Number: 10.1 34 Country: France Topic: Ideology and Spirituality Date start: 06/07/2009 Date end: 20/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 AUI 1 Description: SCI-FR 11.1 AUI 1 04/07-25/07 15 vols This workcamp is organised in partnership with Action d’Urgence Internationale (AUI), which steps in when a natural disaster occurs. It also intervenes to promote disaster prevention through different actions. The workcamp takes place in the Alps. They will assist the renovation of a 9th century archaeological heritage silver mine, and the rehabilitation of the exterior site. Volunteers are meant to work 35 hours per week. They will be accommodated under large canvas, in beds. A sleeping bag is requested. This workcamp is not accessible to persons with a wheelchair. Code: FR-SCI Number: 11.1 Country: France Topic: Others Date start: 04/07/2009 Date end: 25/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A sleeping bag is requested. This workcamp is not accessible to persons with a wheelchair AUI 2 Description: This workcamp is organised in partnership with Action d’Urgence Internationale (AUI), which steps in when a natural disaster occurs. It also intervenes to promote disaster prevention through different actions. The workcamp takes place in the Alps. They will assist the renovation of an archaeological heritage silver mine, and the rehabilitation of the exterior site. Volunteers are meant to work 35 hours per week. They will be accommodated under large canvas, in beds. A sleeping bag is requested. This workcamp is not accessible to persons with a wheelchair. Code: FR-SCI Number: 11.2 Country: France Topic: Others Date start: 01/08/2009 Date end: 22/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: A sleeping bag is requested. This workcamp is not accessible to persons with a wheelchair. ARMEE DU SALUT 1 (to be confirmed) Description: In Paris, with an NGO dealing with homeless, volunteers will help renovating a music studio.Hard work Accomodation and meals within the NGO building. Volunteers will have to work with disadvantaged, and the should be open minded and ready to find any way to communicate with them. Code: FR-SCI Number: 8.1 Country: France Topic: Socially Disadvantaged Date start: 17/08/2009 PLANETE LILAS 2 Description: Planete Lilas project takes place in a district park, south of Paris. Its aim is to create and reach a planet friendly biologic agriculture, including fair trade and sustainable development principles, a space open to the residents of the district, a place for discussion and a collective garden. 2009 will be the third year we propose this work camp. Volunteers will work for the garden promotion: sowing, weeding, harvesting, market-garden tunnels building, and also work with the members of the association, children workshops� animation, local events participation. A: tents Code: FR-SCI Number: 6.2 Country: France Topic: Environment Date start: 25/07/2009 Date end: 12/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 GUICHEN Description: Volunteers will participate to the construction of ecological building for the Association Culture Bio.They will then assist the setting, the animation, and the tidying up of the biggest bio-friendly fair of Brittany. Discovering local culture. Accommodation is likely to takes place in mobilehomes. Code: FR-SCI Number: 6.5 Country: France Topic: Environment Date start: 26/09/2009 Date end: 13/10/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 BERGES DE LA DEULE Description: The project is around environmental protection. It consists in sailing on little boats through differents sites along the river Deule, closed to Lille, in the north of France. The volunteer will actively participate in the rivers environment protection by working directly on pollution effects : cleaning the riversides, the water and fauna and flora protection. Work: The aim of the project is to participate in the rivers environment protection by working directly on pollution effects Accomodation : tents non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 6.6 Country: France Topic: Environment Date start: 20/07/2009 Date end: 02/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: non accessible for wheelchair FORT DE JOUY Description: In the East of France,near Commercy, the Fort de Jouy is an old military fort from the 19th century. The vols wil help renovate it with building work (masonry, carpentry). Accomodation : in a hostel. 35 Language : It is good but not obligatory to speak a little bit of French because 15 other french volunteers will be present�! non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.1 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 03/08/2009 Date end: 15/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: non accessible for wheelchairs. NO MORE PAIRS CHATEAU DE BLAMONT Description: The association Cle de Voute du Blamontois, created in 1991, is renovating a medieval castel in the village of Blamont, between Nancy and Strasbourg. Work: The volunteers will help with building work (masonry), repairing the walls, stone-cutting, clearing the site and general maintenance of the site. Accomodation : The volunteers need to bring their own tent and sleeping bags. Language: It is good but not obligatory to speak a little bit of French because 10 other french volunteers will be present! non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.2 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 05/07/2009 Date end: 19/07/2009 Number of volunteers: Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: X : non accessible for wheelchairs DONZY FESTIVAL (to be confirmed) Description: In the center of France, in the small village of Donzy (Nievre county), the volunteers will help organizing the Festival of the Rare and Unusual : building the stages, cleaning, but also they will be given the opportunity to create their own representation about their country's specialty, dances, songs.... Artistic and dynamic volunteers welcome. Accomodation: tent non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.3 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 19/08/2009 Date end: 31/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: non accessible for wheelchairs ETAPLES Description: With an association from north of France working on saving maritim heritage, the goal of this workcamp is to repair old boats which will be exhibited in a maritim museum. Work: repair old boats for a maritim museum Accomodation : house Asked for : curiosity for boats and maritim history. Non accessible for wheelchairs. Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.4 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 17/08/2009 Date end: 30/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Non accessible for wheelchairs. LA CHAPELLE-BOUEXIC Description: La Chapelle-Bouexic in Britany is bringing a new workcamp in 2009. Volunteers will assist the renovation of little ancient buildings, and the the cleaning of wood pieces. They will discover the local culture and elaborate a show in cooperation with artists. Accomodation in the former city hall. non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.5 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 27/06/2009 Date end: 15/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: non accessible for wheelchairs NO MORE PAIRS BOQUEN-POULANCRE Description: Boquen cultural Association is hosted in a typical peasant's stone house from the centre of Brittany. It is ready to receive you for maintenance and organisation works and weeding, dry toilets to experiment, etc. Accomodation: in the house (in the countryside).A sleeping bag is necessary. non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.6 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 01/08/2009 Date end: 14/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: non accessible for wheelchairs SOURCE-SEINE/ Blessay(to be confirmed) Description: In the center of France, in Dordogne, near Dijon, volunteers will work with the local population of one of our smallest village to restore their medieval church : masonry, painting... A : town hall building. X : non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.7 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 00/00/0000 Date end: 00/00/0000 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 MAISON DE LA NATURE Description: The Maison de la nature of Sundgau is an educational centre promoting ecology. Created in 1999, it is situated in Altenach, a village in Alsace, near Switzerland and Germany. Work : This summer, volunteers will help restoring a traditional oil mill by natural means (cob) and ancient tools. They'll go to the working place by bike (3 Kms) 36 Accomodation : tents. Bathrooms, toilets and kitchen inside the building. non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.8 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 09/08/2009 Date end: 21/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: non accessible for wheelchairs SIRIUS Description: Trough multi sites cultural projects, Sirius Association works for the improvement of poor districts in Paris. In 2009, Sirius realises a video installation called "reve en ville, ville de reve" ("dream in the city, city of dream") aimed at bringing different districts together thanks to artistic practices.Volunteers will assist the making of the decor and the setting of a video interactive exhibition, in the north of Paris. They will participate to the organisation of the traditionnal 14th of July Bal (French national Day). A : in a building. X : non accessible for wheelchairs Code: FR-SCI Number: 9.9 Country: France Topic: Art, Culture, History Date start: 06/07/2009 Date end: 31/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: X : non accessible for wheelchairs Workcamp confirmed Dates have been modified as followed : 06/07/09 31/07/09 ICELAND Nature reserve of Thorsmork* (The forest of Thor) Description: LOCATION: The Thorsmork natural reserve is one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, surrounded by natural boundaries like mountains, ice caps and Glacier Rivers & lagoons. The Thorsmork area is bounded by Krossa River to the south, Markarfljot River to the west, Ljosa River to the north and the ice cap Myrdalsj kull to the east. Thorsmork is an idyllic place of exceptional meteorological conditions hidden in the embrace of glaciers and mountains and was actually a fjord from the ocean about 12.000 years ago. The weather here is also often known to be better and less windy than in the immediate surrounding areas - making it a great destination to go to when the weather is lousy elsewhere. The glacier lagoon here is very popular to visit as well. Thorsmork is a place of breathtaking landscapes and a fauna of great variety. It is the home of 170 seminiferous plants as well as a variety of trees, moss and fern. The main reason for the variety of plants and trees is probably attributed to the fact that the area has been exempt from sheep and horsegrazing for over 100 years - sheltering them from their apparent negative impact on the flora. Thorsmork is one of Iceland s brightest pearls in the string of beautiful areas of the country, surrounded by rugged and beautiful mountains, glaciers and glacial rivers, decorated with small birch woods and silver lined with humming brooks. Locals also appreciate Thorsmork very much and visit it frequently the whole year round. Few brooks and rivers have to be forded to get there. Thorsmork is famous for spectacular nature and is very popular to visit and go hiking. There are many hiking trails Western Fjords - Seaman s Festival LOCATION: Bildudalur and Talknafjordur are small fishing towns, at Arnarfjordur and Talknafjordur respectively; communities in the Icelandic western fjords, where the main trades are/were fishing and fish processing. However, during the last years and due to the introduction of the quota system in the Icelandic fishing sector, the towns lost their share in the fishing amounts to be caught and this has strongly hit the economy and living situation in the area, which will be one of the issues addressed during the workcamp. In the past years the emphasis on 37 alternative industries has been more visible, similar to other fishing villages. This area in the south of the Western fjords is famed for its beautiful landscape and good weather with warm and sunny summers with gentle breezes, conditions which are hospitable for fishing, swimming, hiking and a variety of other activities. Langibotn in Geirthjfsfjordur is one of the places where the story of Gisli Sursson took place, which is one of the most famous Icelandic sagas. Although the saga is only preserved whole in later manuscripts, it was most likely written down in the early 13th century with action occurring between 940-980 A.D. Gisli Sursson's Saga is a classic outlaw saga that is centred on the internal struggles of Gisli, the saga's protagonist, a 10th century settler who ends up outlawed - that is, being declared a person who could be legally killed by anyone finding him - after he avenges the death of his blood brother. Differing from the typical Icelandic Saga, it uses the common theme of vengeance to divide loyalties within with family instead of strengthening familial bonds. From Langibotn, you can walk up to the cliff Einhamar, where Gisli was killed. The vicinity offers a variety of interesting places to explore and hiking and mountain climbing are popular. The sheer beauty of the region attracts people and tourism has started to play an increasing role recently. The distance from Reykjavik is 475 km (7 hours drive) by the Whale Bay tunnel but only 300 km via Stykkisholmur and by the ferry to Brjanslaekur. It is perhaps one of Iceland's most remote areas. Bildudalur and Talknafjordur are located in the Icelandic Western Fjords, which are too often missed by visitors due to its distance (real and perceived) from Route 1, the circle road, and from other population centers. The West Fjords are a mass of fjords, mountains and isolated villages on spits of lands surrounded by water and mountains. The area includes its own glacier, the magnificent, remote Hornstrandir and Europe's westernmost point of land at Latrabjarg, there, millions of birds nest in the cliffs making it a must for bird watchers. WORK/PROJECT: Volunteers will be working on few different projects in two different towns, Bildudalur and Talknafjordur, located in the Icelandic Western fjords. The tasks are varied and will depend on the weather conditions and sailing conditions as one of the working sites need to be reached by boat; Geirthjofsfjordur. Volunteers tasks will be mainly building and maintaining hiking trails and pathways in the area. Additional tasks may include putting up signs and descriptive information charts for the trails, clearing old oil tanks from the abandoned farm lands in Geirthjofsfjordur and general clearing of the coast line in both fjords, Arnarfjordur and Talknafjordur. ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a local house; sleeping on mattresses on the floor; therefore bringing a warm sleeping bag is highly recommended. Food ingredients will be provided and a kitchen will be available, volunteers will share the duties of preparing and cooking meals. LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp, high proficiency is not required. STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts. TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavik (Reykjavik), KEF. Domestic airport is Bildudalur (BIU). SEEDS organises the minibus option, a shared transport from Reykjavik to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites. SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Excursions in the area as boat trips and hikes will be arranged for volunteers. For more information on our past projects feel free to download our Annual reports for the years 2007 and 2006. Code: IS-SEE Number: 6.02. Country: Iceland Topic: Environment Date start: 02/06/2009 Date end: 16/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Excursions in the area as boat trips and hikes will be arranged for volunteers. The highlands of Iceland - The famous Kjolur road! LOCATION: The Icelandic highlands or the interior are a true pearl to all nature lovers and outdoors people. It is accessible all year round on 4WD cars and most Highland routes involve crossing unbridged rivers. If volunteers really want to get away from it all, the interior of Iceland is like nothing you have ever experienced. The mountainous centre of the island, with its rocky deserts, craggy mountain peaks, ice caps, volcanoes, hidden valleys and hot springs, is an awesome and untouched wilderness. Lake Hvitarvatn on the Kjolur highland road glints icy-blue at the foot of the Langjokull glacier, and in the barren black sands of Sprengisandur the arctic river beauty blooms bright magenta. The interior was long all but inaccessible. Outlaws hid out for years at a time in the highlands, rustling sheep and keeping away from law-abiding citizens, while folklore tells of both natural and supernatural beings who lay in wait for unwary highland travellers. Travellers between north and south sometimes had to cross the highlands: for instance for the assembly of Althingi (parliament) each summer, delegates had to ride from every corner of the country to ingvellir in the southwest, journeys across the interior were never undertaken lightly; such travel was risky and lives were often lost. Today the interior is crossed by two mountain roads, via Kjolur and Sprengisandur, which are only open in summer, after the snow has thawed in spring. Volunteers will be staying close to the glacier Hofsjokull and near to the rivers Hvita and Thjorsa. The mountains in the area -reach up to 1500m- were formed during a volcanic eruption in the later part of the ice age. The area is still dynamic and great geothermal activity takes place in the surroundings. The environment is very diverse, both in shape and colour. The mountains are very weathered and have very little continuous growth, as the forces of nature, like glaciers, water flow, ice bursts etc. have been fast working in these mountain highlands. WORK/PROJECT: Volunteers will be working on few different projects; general cleaning of the area after winter, building and maintaining hiking trails and pathways and putting up signs and descriptive information charts for the trails. There is a camping site in the area that has to be fixed and marked properly to prevent unnecessary damage to the nature. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to discover new hiking or tracking pathways and mark them. In the area there is an old house that has become a danger hazard; the house needs to be demolished so it can be built up in its original form; depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks, this first group will start demolishing the house and taking the different materials apart in order to be taken to the recycling centres. ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a local mountain house; sleeping on mattresses on the floor; bringing a warm sleeping bag is highly recommended. Food ingredients will be provided and a kitchen will be available, volunteers will share the duties of preparing and cooking meals. LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp, high proficiency is not required. STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts. S/he will arrange and organise few activities that intend to raise awareness and to encourage the participants to undertake simple but easy-to-implement actions which will affect the way we use our resources and we deal with the environment and the world we live in. TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflav k (Reykjav k), KEF. SEEDS organises a minibus option, a shared transport from Reykjav k to the camps and vice- 38 versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites. SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Remote places located in natural areas of extreme beauty. Outdoor activities as hikes in the area will be arranged for the volunteers. For more information on our past projects feel free to download our Annual reports for the years 2007 and 2006 on www.seedsiceland.org Code: IS-SEE Number: 6.03. Country: Iceland Topic: Environment Date start: 15/06/2009 Date end: 29/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Remote places located in natural areas of extreme beauty. Outdoor activities as hikes in the area will be arranged for the volunteers. Island of Videy festival - Videyjarhatid LOCATION: Videy or Wood Island is the largest island of the Kollafjord Bay (1,7 km2) with its highest point rising 32 m above sea level. It is divided by a short isthmus and the western part is called The West Island (Vesturey). The large part, with the church and Videyjarstofa (Videy House), is called The Home Island (Heimaey) and the south-eastern part is called The East Island (Austurey). The island is of volcanic origins and was formed about 2 million years ago; several spots on the island depict beautiful basaltic columns, while it is well vegetated and boggy in places. About 156 species of higher plants have been found on the island and the avifauna is highly interesting. At least 30 species of breeding birds have been counted, the most common ones are eiders and the lesser black backed gull. Archaeological excavations have disclosed the fact, that the island was inhabited already in the 10th century. In the 12th century a church was built on the island and in 1225 an Augustine monastery was established there, which was a centre for pilgrimage in the Middle Ages until it was abolished in 1539 after the reformation had started in Iceland. The Videyjarstofa house was built in 1755 and is thus the first construction made of stone and cement in the country. The church was consecrated in 1774 and is the second oldest one still standing. The island became the seat of the first Icelandic treasurer and later the first Icelandic subgovernor, Mr Skuli Magnusson. In the beginning of the 20th century the country's first harbour for ocean going vessels was built on the eastern part of the island and a hamlet developed there. The last inhabitant left it in 1943, when the harbour of Reykjavik had taken over. There are hiking and cycling paths around the island and there is no motor traffic allowed. It also inhabits intriguing sculptural art work, amongst them all nine pairs of basalt pillars that comprise Richard Serra s work Afangar and Yoko Ono's peace column. The island has been subject of interest lately, regarding the potential moving of open air folk-museum Arbaejarsafn to the island. Other places of interest on Videy are related to archaeological research, the village. At the eastern end of the island is the site of the abandoned fishing village and Videyjarnaust, at the southwest of the island, it is a memorial to the twenty men who lost their lives when the cutter Ingvar sank off Videy in 1906. Dramatic formations of columnar basalt may be seen on the shore. WORK/PROJECT: Volunteers will be living and working on the island of Videy, the city of Reykjavik will be our host and we will work on environmental or nature related matters. Most of the project will be dedicated to coastline cleaning. The island is located not far out of the capital s coast and sea currents bring considerable amounts of trash to its shores. Volunteers will also play a crucial role for the preparation Thorshofn & Langanes Peninsula - Happy days festivities! Description: LOCATION: Thorshofn* is a compact, busy little town at the base of the Langanes Peninsula in the North-East of Iceland, located at the Thistilfjordur. The entire district (including farms and the village of Bakkafjordur) has 479 Inhabitants (01.12.2007) and they base their livelihood on fishing, fish processing and commerce serving the surrounding rural farming area. It is probably the best place in Iceland to experience what it is like to live in an isolated village almost 60 miles, 100 km, from the next village. Around 400 people live in the village itself and the distance from the capital is 629 km by the Whale Bay tunnel. The Langanes peninsula is the last word in Icelandic remoteness and it narrows like a spear point toward northeast and its fowling cliffs have been and still are a means of sustenance for those, who live there. Nowadays, the area is very sparsely populated. Most farms have been abandoned during the last few decades. Some of the remaining farmers tend the breeding colonies of the eiders and collect their down, clean it and sell at high prices. Nature lovers often spend days on end at the densely populated bird cliffs watching gannets, puffins, guillemots, brunnich's guillemots, black guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, fulmars etc. One of the best places for the observation of the gannets is Cliff Storikarl off the bird cliff Skoruvikurbjarg. Other bird species colonise different parts of the peninsula, such as the arctic terns near the farm Ytra-Lon. 39 * The name Thorshofn is the harbor of Thor. Thor is the thunder god. His wife s name is Sif. Thor is the son of Odin the most powerful god. Odin s horse Sleipnir put one of its eight feet down in Asbyrgi, hence the horseshoes shape. It is a must to visit the ponds in Asbyrgi on your way to Dettifoss. WORK/PROJECT: The county administration of the Langanes district (Langanesbyggd) will be our host and we will be working on environmental related matters. Volunteers will be mainly working on reforestation tasks; planting trees will be the main job while others may include follow up on survival and growth of trees planted in the past. Additional task, depending on advance of the reforestation project, will be cleaning up the coastline in the area, as one of the biggest pollution issues in the area is the litter brought to the shore due to sea currents that even bring timber as far as from Siberia. During the volunteers stay they may be helping the locals preparing for the celebration of Katir dagar (Happy days), a festival held in the town every July! ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in the local sports centre, sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Therefore a warm sleeping bag is highly suggested. Within the facilities of the centre volunteers will have a kitchen to cater themselves. Food will be provided and meals will be then prepared/cooked by volunteers. There will be access to the nearby local swimming pool and sport centre with top-quality facilities. LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp, but high proficiency is not a requirement. STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts through organised activities as workshops, presentations, simulations, discussions, games on topics related to environment, nature protection and sustainability as use of resources, globalisation, millennium development goals, global warming, fair trade, recycling, consumption, etc. TERMINAL: Closest International Airports: Keflavik (Reykjavik), KEF and Akureyri; nearest domestic airport is Thorshofn (THO), while the closest bus stop is in town. SEEDS organises the minibus option, a shared transport from Reykjavik to the camps and vice-versa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites. SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Free entrance to the local modern swimming pool, sports centre facilities. Excursions will be arranged by the local contacts. For more information on our past projects feel free to download our Annual reports for the years 2007 and 2006 on www.seedsiceland.org Code: IS-SEE Number: 6.05. Country: Iceland Topic: Environment Date start: 06/07/2009 Date end: 20/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Free entrance to the local modern swimming pool, sports centre facilities. Excursions will be arranged by the local contacts. Nature & Heritage centre in the East of Iceland LOCATION: The heritage and nature conservation centre and its reserve are located in a very isolated area in the East of Iceland, far from any urban centre; volunteers shall be aware of the location remoteness and its extreme natural beauty. There are no public transportation services to the closest town and entertainment alternatives are connected to the gorgeous nature, walking and hiking 40 Date end: 17/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation/contribution fee of EUR 150,- (Euros). Remote places located in natural reserved areas of extreme beauty. Guided hikes and free time activities in the area will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers. The group will have the opportunity to learn about the environment and culture of Iceland through working on the reserve; the centre and its staff hold a wealth of information which will be available. Sudureyri Talknafirdi - Like in the old days!! (1) LOCATION: Sudureyri is located in the district of Talknafjardarhreppur in the Icelandic Western Fjords. Talknafjordur is the main and only considerable-sized town in the district with around 300 inhabitants. Sudureyri, on the opposite western- side of the fjord was the location of an old whaling station built at the end of the 19th century by Norwegian whale hunters, which was on and off operation for around 50 years until the year 1939 and is now deserted. During its busiest times around 110 people lived and worked at the station. Today the great buildings are grand monuments of times past. Nearby is the valley of Sudureyri, Sudureyrardalur, the biggest valley on the south-west side of Talknafjordur. The town of Talknafjordur, sometimes referred to as Sveinseyri, lies near the head of the Talknafjordur, the fjord, and the main sources of income are fishing and farming. It differs from the other so-called Western Fj rds in the fact that there is geothermal activity and the water is used for heating and in the swimming pool. Talknafjordur is located around 400 Km from the Icelandic capital Reykjavik and around 160 Km from Isafjordur, the biggest town in the Western Fjords. WORK/PROJECT: SEEDS volunteers will once again join a project in the community of Talknafjordur and its surrounding area. Volunteers will specifically continue working at the old whaling station in Sudureyri. Volunteers work will mainly be focused on renovation and reconstruction works in the old buildings and former facilities of the whaling station, and continue the work of the last 2 years by other groups of SEEDS volunteers. After being abandoned for more than half a century, some of the buildings have collapsed and the ruins are spread all around in the area. The main aim in the longer-term of the project is to rebuild the facilities and have an art gallery and historic exhibit about the whaling station, whaling in Iceland, its history and the different developments throughout the last 2 centuries on the topic as its impact in the local socio-economical circumstances. The group will be divided in different teams and tasks will be rotated. One of the sub-groups will be in charge of catching the fish, collecting berries and gathering the ingredients as Icelanders used to cater themselves some decades ago when the country and this region in particular were very isolated and transport of foreign goods and products was almost non-existent. Fishing gear, boat, as needed equipment and training will be provided by our local hosts. In case of unsuccessful journeys to catch our food , we will have at our disposal a boat to sail to the nearest convenience store, on the other side of the fjord in the town of Talknafjordur. ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: Volunteers will be hosted in a local house at Sudureyri, will sleep on bunk beds in shared rooms and are asked to bring their own sleeping bags. Electricity will be available for short periods of time a day (with a diesel generator), but a fully equipped kitchen running on gas is at disposal. Geothermal hot pots are easy to be reached by boat on the opposite side of the fjord, as the swimming pool, convenience store and additional facilities in the town of Talknafjordur. LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement. STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. Reykjavikur Marathon - Marathon in Reykjavik. LOCATION: Reykjavik*, the Icelandic capital, has been called Europe's hottest capital. Slick advertising campaigns have championed the city's famed nightlife. But there is more to Reykjavik than pubs and clubs. Reykjavik held the prestigious title European City of Culture in the year 2000; a welcome recognition of the energetic and colourful cultural life of the capital. The world's northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America, is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. The population of the city is about 120,000 (40% of Iceland's population) in the metropolitan area and 200,000 (60% of Iceland's inhabitants) including its suburbs. It is growing steadily and 45% is younger than 30 years old. Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources, geothermal power and glacial rivers. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene. Visitors experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital- whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it, or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic on almost all sides. In the summer, one can sit by the harbour at midnight and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again. *The name Reykjavik means smoky bay: Given by the first settlers that arrived to the area due to the high geothermal activity and the constant rise of steam out of the hot springs around. WORK/PROJECT: The City of Reykjavik will be our host again for the fourth year in-a-row during this sports event, which is the largest one in the country. We will be working in a very practical, sometimes repetitive way, preparing for the marathon as well as working during the marathon run itself. Before the events, SEEDS volunteers will be engaged in preparing the packages for the local and international runners, those packages are delivered at registration and contain among others the shirts and numbers for each participant, detailed information about 41 the marathon and the city. Volunteers will prepare the sports hall were registrations are taken and help during the registration itself. On the run day, diverse tasks in different locations along the circuit will be performed. As volunteers will work during the weekend the marathon takes place, they will have two days off during the regular working/business days (Monday to Friday). The Reykjavik Marathon (Reykjavikur Marathon) will take place on August 22nd. The working load will be heavier in the last days prior to the weekend and during the weekend itself. Volunteers will work before, during and after the marathon (one day), helping in the many different activities related to the preparation and execution as re-arranging all again, once the marathon is over. ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be lodged in a building located in the centre of Reykjavik, sharing a large room and sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Volunteers are expected to cook their own meals, ingredients will be provided and the common tasks will be shared fairly. LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp; high proficiency is not a requirement. STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts through organised activities. We intend to raise awareness and to encourage the participants to undertake simple but easy-to-implement actions which will affect the way we deal with the environment and the world we live in. TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavik (Reykjavik), KEF. Closest bus terminal in Reykjavik. EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 150,- (Euros). Excursions and free time activities in the area will be arranged for the volunteers. Passes to access free of charge the city's seven geothermal swimming pools and beach and the chance to live the northernmost capital city in the world and one of the smallest! For more information on our past projects feel free to download our Annual reports for the years 2007 and 2006. Code: IS-SEE Number: 9.08. Country: Iceland Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 10/08/2009 Date end: 24/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 14 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 150,- (Euros). Excursions and free time activities in the area will be arranged for the volunteers. Passes to access free of charge the city s seven geothermal swimming pools and beach and the chance to live the northernmost capital city in the world and one of the smallest! Eastern fjords - Nature & Heritage conservation Description: LOCATION: The heritage and nature conservation centre and its reserve are located in a very isolated area in the East of Iceland, far from any urban centre; volunteers shall be aware of the location remoteness and its extreme natural beauty. There are no public transportation services to the closest town and entertainment alternatives are connected to the gorgeous nature, walking and hiking journeys during the free time, boat trips organised by our hosts and the creativity of the group. This project is adequate for volunteers enjoying isolated places with splendid nature and looking for peaceful surroundings as the quietness of the area. The site is bounded by the sea and High Mountains reaching up to 600 meters in height. The reserve is managed as a conservation site for environmental education and sustainable tourism; hosting a number of environmentally important flora and fauna including one of Iceland s largest colonies of Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea), 600m sea cliffs hosting significant numbers of nesting sea birds (including Puffin, Kittiwake and Fulmar) and is home to the elusive arctic fox. There are at least 150 species of plants, 47 bird species and the four Icelandic mammals many of which you will see whilst 42 Maximum age: 70 Notes: SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation/contribution fee of EUR 150,- (Euros). Remote places located in natural reserved areas of extreme beauty. Guided hikes and free time activities in the area will be arranged for SEEDS volunteers. The group will have the opportunity to learn about the environment and culture of Iceland through working on the reserve; the centre and its staff hold a wealth of information which will be available. WF Iceland 10. Iceland Sudureyri Talknafirdi - Like in the old days!! (2) Description: LOCATION: Sudureyri is located in the district of Talknafjardarhreppur in the Icelandic Western Fjords. Talknafjordur is the main and only considerable-sized town in the district with around 300 inhabitants. Sudureyri, on the opposite -western- side of the fjord was the location of an old whaling station built at the end of the 19th century by Norwegian whale hunters, which was on and off operation for around 50 years until the year 1939 and is now deserted. During its busiest times around 110 people lived and worked at the station. Today the great buildings are grand monuments of times past. Nearby is the valley of Sudureyri, Sudureyrardalur, the biggest valley on the south-west side of Talknafjordur. The town of Talknafjordur, sometimes referred to as Sveinseyri, lies near the head of the Talknafjordur, the fjord, and the main sources of income are fishing and farming. It differs from the other so-called Western Fjords in the fact that there is geothermal activity and the water is used for heating and in the swimming pool. Talknafjordur is located around 400 Km from the Icelandic capital Reykjavik and around 160 Km from Isafjordur, the biggest town in the Western Fjords. WORK/PROJECT: SEEDS volunteers will once again join a project in the community of Talknafjordur and its surrounding area. Volunteers will specifically continue working at the old whaling station in Sudureyri. Volunteers work will mainly be focused on renovation and reconstruction works in the old buildings and former facilities of the whaling station, and continue the work of the last 2 years by other groups of SEEDS volunteers. After being abandoned for more than half a century, some of the buildings have collapsed and the ruins are spread all around in the area. The main aim in the longer-term of the project is to rebuild the facilities and have an art gallery and historic exhibit about the whaling station, whaling in Iceland, its history and the different developments throughout the last 2 centuries on the topic as its impact in the local socio-economical circumstances. The group will be divided in different teams and tasks will be rotated. One of the sub-groups will be in charge of catching the fish, collecting berries and gathering the ingredients as Icelanders used to cater themselves some decades ago when the country and this region in particular were very isolated and transport of foreign goods and products was almost non-existent. Fishing gear, boat, as needed equipment and training will be provided by our local hosts. In case of unsuccessful journeys to catch our food , we will have at our disposal a boat to sail to the nearest convenience store, on the other side of the fjord in the town of Talknafjordur. ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: Volunteers will be hosted in a local house at Sudureyri, will sleep on bunk beds in shared rooms and are asked to bring their own sleeping bags. Electricity will be available for short periods of time a day (with a diesel generator), but a fully equipped kitchen running on gas is at disposal. Geothermal hot pots are easy to be reached by boat on the opposite side of the fjord, as the swimming pool, convenience store and additional facilities in the town of Talknafjordur. SEEDS Iceland 11. Iceland The Icelandic interior! Far away from it all! Description: LOCATION: The Icelandic highlands or the interior are a true pearl to all nature lovers and outdoors people. It is accessible all year round on 4WD cars and most Highland routes involve crossing unbridged rivers. If volunteers really want to get away from it all, the interior of Iceland is like nothing you have ever experienced. The mountainous centre of the island, with its rocky deserts, craggy mountain peaks, ice caps, volcanoes, hidden valleys and hot springs, is an awesome and untouched wilderness. Lake Hv t rvatn on the Kjolur highland road glints icy-blue at the foot of the Langjokull glacier, and in the barren black sands of Sprengisandur the arctic river beauty blooms bright magenta. The interior was long all but inaccessible. Outlaws hid out for years at a time in the highlands, rustling sheep and keeping away from law-abiding citizens, while folklore tells of both natural and supernatural beings who lay in wait for unwary highland travellers. Travellers between north and south sometimes had to cross the highlands: for instance for the assembly of Althingi (parliament) each summer, delegates had to ride from every corner of the country to Thingvellir in the southwest, journeys across the interior were never undertaken lightly; such travel was risky and lives were often lost. Today the interior is crossed by two mountain roads, via Kjolur and Sprengisandur, which are only open in summer, after the snow has thawed in spring. Volunteers will be staying close to the glacier Hofsjokull and near to the rivers Hvita and Thjorsa. The mountains in the area -reach up to 1500m- were formed during a 43 volcanic eruption in the later part of the ice age. The area is still dynamic and great geothermal activity takes place in the surroundings. The environment is very diverse, both in shape and colour. The mountains are very weathered and have very little continuous growth, as the forces of nature, like glaciers, water flow, ice bursts etc. have been fast working in these mountain highlands. WORK/PROJECT: Volunteers will be working on few different projects; general cleaning of the area after the summer, repairing and maintaining hiking trails and pathways and fixing up signs and descriptive information charts for the trails. There is a camping site in the area that has to be fixed and marked properly to prevent unnecessary damage to the nature. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to discover new hiking or tracking pathways and mark them. In the area there is an old house that has become a danger hazard; the house needs to be demolished so it can be built up in its original form; depending on the advance of the mentioned tasks and the work done by a group of SEEDS volunteers in June, this group will start/continue/finish demolishing the house and taking the different materials apart in order to be taken to the recycling centres. ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a local mountain house; sleeping on mattresses on the floor; bringing a warm sleeping bag is highly recommended. Food ingredients will be provided and a kitchen will be available, volunteers will share the duties of preparing and cooking meals. LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp, high proficiency is not required. STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts. S/he will arrange and organise few activities that intend to raise awareness and to encourage the participants to undertake simple but easy-to-implement actions which will affect the way we use our resources and we deal with the environment and the world we live in. TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavik (Reykjavik), KEF. SEEDS organises a minibus option, a shared transport from Reykjavik to the camps and viceversa, which apart from being cheaper and more convenient, allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites. SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Remote places located in natural areas of extreme beauty. Outdoor activities as hikes in the area will be arranged for the volunteers. For more information on our past projects feel free to download our Annual reports for the years 2007 and 2006 Code: IS-SEE Number: 6.11. Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 24/08/2009 Date end: 05/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 120,- (Euros). Remote places located in natural areas of extreme beauty. Outdoor activities as hikes in the area will be arranged for the volunteers. WF Iceland 12. Iceland Sólheimar Eco village Description: Project and location: WF Iceland 13. Iceland Westman Islands - Vestmannaeyjar Description: LOCATION: The Westman Islands are a group of 15 to 18 islands, depending on how they are classed. The islands were formed by submarine volcanic eruptions along a 30 km long fissure lying southwest to northeast. The largest island is Heimaey, 13.4 km2 and has almost 4.500 inhabitants. Most of the islands have steep sea cliffs, and are well vegetated. Bird hunting and egg collecting are traditional to the islanders culture but hunting and fishing are the traditional mainstays of the island economy. Rich fishing grounds surround the islands. For many years Heimaey was one of Iceland s largest fishing stations. During the main season, people, from all places and walks of life, flocked here to work long hours and earn money. The population of the town trebled and the number of boats multiplied. Today, ships are larger and more technologically advanced production has moved from land-based freezing plants to factory ships and consequently the hustle and bustle of the main season is much a thing of the past. On 23rd January, 1973, an eruption began in Heimaey just before two o clock in the morning. A fissure opened on the eastern side of the island, only 300-400 metres from Kirkjubaeir; the most easterly houses in the town. The inhabitants of Heimaey were woken by the police and fire brigade as they drove around, raising the alarm with their sirens. People streamed down to the docks. Fortunately the weather had been stormy the day before and most of the island s fleet of 60-70 fishing boats had stayed in harbour. The boats ferried the town s people to safety in Thorlakshofn. In March, molten lava threatened to close the harbour approaches. In a desperate attempt to stop the flow, seawater was pumped on to the lava. This method proved very effective. Today the harbour is considered to be even better than before. The eruption ended on 3rd July, 1973. In six months a new volcano, Eldfell, 225m high, had appeared on the island and a new lava field lay to the east and covered 3.3 km2. Around 360 houses had been buried and many others badly damaged. Before the eruption 5.300 people lived on Heimaey, 2.000 of these moved back immediately after the eruption ended. Slowly but surely more families returned and began to rebuild their community. WORK/PROJECT: Volunteers will be working on preserving Eldfell, the youngest mountain in Iceland which was formed in a volcanic eruption in 1973, with few different tasks. Volunteers work will be focused on the part of the mountain that is mostly affected by the wind by cleaning, seeding and fertilising the area. The work will be very hands on and demanding since it is impossible to bring working equipment to the mountain. ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be hosted in a local house; sleeping on mattresses on the floor; therefore bringing a warm sleeping bag is highly recommended. Food ingredients will be provided and a kitchen will be available, volunteers will share the duties of preparing and cooking meals. LANGUAGE: English will be the official language in the camp, high proficiency is not required. STUDY THEME: Environmental messenger in the project. 44 S/he will be in charge of delivering ecological and global education messages to both, International volunteers and local hosts. TERMINAL: Closest International Airport: Keflavi k (Reykjavi k), KEF. Domestic airport is Vestmannaeyjar (VEY). SEEDS organises the minibus option, a shared transport from Reykjavik to the harbour in Thorlakshofn, where the ferry Herjolfur takes the volunteers to the islands and vice-versa, apart from being cheaper and more convenient, it allows volunteers to meet fellow campers and have a relaxed trip, while stopping on the way for interesting and tourist sites. SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 90,- (Euros). Excursions, trips and hikes in the area will be arranged for volunteers during their free time. For more information on our past projects feel free to download our Annual reports for the years 2007 and 2006 www.seedsiceland.org Code: IS-SEE Number: 6.12. Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 18/05/2009 Date end: 01/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: SPECIAL REMARKS / EXTRAS: Participation fee EUR 90,- (Euros). Excursions, trips and hikes in the area will be arranged for volunteers during their free time. WF Iceland 14. Iceland Hornafjordur & Hofn Description: LOCATION: Hornafjordur is a blooming community in the realm of the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajokull, in the South-East part of Iceland. Hofn, the town, and the countryside are located at the base of Vatnajokull, and the scenery is breathtaking. Vatnajokull National Park, the largest National Park in Europe, is partly situated within the community region. There are various museums in the area such as folk museum, maritime-museum, a glacier exhibition and the centre of Thorbergur Thordason (a major figure in Icelandic literature). The municipality holds 2.112 inhabitants (1. Jan. 2009). The breakthrough in the fish industry in the dawn of 20th century created new possibilities for the community. Hofn's growth in the 20th century from a small village to today's town resulted from the development of a relatively diverse fishing industry. The landed catch is now more varied than in other fishing towns, including high-value species such as the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), a good part of the Icelandic lobster catch is landed at H fn. In recent years lobster has become a central part of the towns image, for instance with a "lobster festival" being held each summer. Hofn actually means harbour, though repeated dredging has proved necessary to keep the entrance safe from sand deposits. Apart from the town of Hofn the region has been an agricultural area. In many ways it has been lagging in economic terms, to a large extent because of special natural conditions. Number of glacial rivers cut the area in parts and before they were hemmed in by barriers and bridged, all transportation was very difficult. The last river was bridged in 1974 and with it the road encircling Iceland was finished. An example of the natural conditions is the eruption in Vatnajokull in the year 1996. A number of active volcanoes are under Vatnajokull. The flood which resulted because of the eruption broke down large bridges and caused damage of roads and electric lines. A video tape of the flood can be seen at the Glacier Exhibition in H fn and the remains of the floods can still be seen when travelling through the area. WF Iceland 15. Iceland Green army in Reykjavik Description: >PROJECT and LOCATION: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the 45 mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The world s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. If you are lucky than you will be able to see the northern lights glowing in the sky. Our task is to help the local authorities to make the city center a better place to stay. We will clean tags, paint old houses and we will also work in the green areas in skjuhl and Elli a rdalur. We will also clean the coastline in the city area. Accommodation: we will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. LANGUAGE: The language of the work camp is English TERMINAL/REGION: Reykjav k Keflav k Int. airport. EXTRA: Extra participation fee is 90 euros. Free access to the swimming pool, excursions will be provided by our hosts. For more information please visit our website http://www.wf.is Code: IS-WF Number: 6.22 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 19/04/2009 Date end: 03/05/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 WF Iceland 16. Iceland Green army in Reykjavik Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The world's northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. If you are lucky than you will be able to see the northern lights glowing in the sky. WORK: Our task is to help the local authorities to make the city center a better place to stay. We will clean tags, paint old houses and we will also work in the green areas in skjuhl and Elli a rdalur. We will also clean the coastline in the city area. Accommodation: we will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. LANGUAGE The language of the work camp is English bTERMINAL/REGION: Reykjav k Keflav k Int. airport. EXTRA:: Extra participation fee is 90 euros. Free access to the swimming pool, excursions will be provided by our WF Iceland 17. Iceland Green army in Reykjavik Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The world s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. If you are lucky than you will be able to see the northern lights glowing in the sky. WORK: Our task is to help the local authorities to make the city center a better place to stay. We will clean tags, paint old houses and we will also work in the green areas in skjuhl and Elli a rdalur. We will also clean the coastline in the city area. Accommodation: we will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. LANGUAGE The language of the work camp is English b TERMINAL/REGION: Reykjav k Keflav k Int. airport. EXTRA: : Extra participation fee is 90 euros. Free access to the swimming pool, excursions will be provided by our hosts. For more information please visit our website www.wf.is Code: IS-WF Number: 6.46 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 14/06/2009 Date end: 27/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 WF Iceland 18. Iceland Green army in Reykjavik Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling 46 thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The world s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. If you are lucky than you will be able to see the northern lights glowing in the sky. WORK: Our task is to help the local authorities to make the city center a better place to stay. We will clean tags, paint old houses and we will also work in the green areas in skjuhl and Elli a rdalur. We will also clean the coastline in the city area. Accommodation: we will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. LANGUAGE The language of the work camp is English b TERMINAL/REGION: Reykjav k Keflav k Int. airport. EXTRA: : Extra participation fee is 120 euros. Free access to the swimming pool, excursions will be provided by our hosts. For more information please visit our website www.wf.is Code: IS-WF Number: 6.48 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 12/07/2009 Date end: 25/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 WF Iceland 19. Iceland Green army in Reykjavik Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The world s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. If you are lucky than you will be able to see the northern lights glowing in the sky. WORK: Our task is to help the local authorities to make the city center a better place to stay. We will clean tags, paint old houses and we will also work in the green areas in skjuhl and Elli a rdalur. We will also clean the coastline in the city area. WF Iceland 20. Iceland Green army in Reykjavik Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The world s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. If you are lucky than you will be able to see the northern lights glowing in the sky. WORK: Our task is to help the local authorities to make the city center a better place to stay. We will clean tags, paint old houses and we will also work in the green areas in skjuhl and Elli a rdalur. We will also clean the coastline in the city area. Accommodation: we will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. LANGUAGE The language of the work camp is English b TERMINAL/REGION: Reykjav k Keflav k Int. airport. EXTRA: : Extra participation fee is 120 euros. Free access to the swimming pool, excursions will be provided by our hosts. For more information please visit our website www.wf.is Code: IS-WF Number: 6.55 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 06/09/2009 47 Date end: 19/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 21. Iceland - WF Iceland WF Iceland 22. Iceland Green army in Reykjavik Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: In Reykjavik you can experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, space, clean air, nature, culture - and Reykjavik has them in spades. It has the features of a modern, forward-looking society which are complemented by a close connection to beautiful nature. The population of the Reykjavik Capital Area is about 200,000. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. The world s northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast. If you are lucky than you will be able to see the northern lights glowing in the sky. WORK: Our task is to help the local authorities to make the city center a better place to stay. We will clean tags, paint old houses and we will also work in the green areas in skjuhl and Elli a rdalur. We will also clean the coastline in the city area. Accommodation: we will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. LANGUAGE The language of the work camp is English b TERMINAL/REGION: Reykjav k Keflav k Int. airport. EXTRA: : Extra participation fee is 120 euros. Free access to the swimming pool, excursions will be provided by our hosts. For more information please visit our website www.wf.is Code: IS-WF Number: 6.60 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 20/09/2009 Date end: 03/10/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 WF Iceland 23. Iceland Siglufj r ur THE VILLAGE FAR AWAY IN THE NORTH Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: 24. Iceland Hverager i THE VILLAGE OF THE HOTSPRINGS Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: Siglufj rdur is the northernmost town in Iceland, located at the foot of towering mountains on the shore of a small fjord bearing the same name. Fishing and the processing of marine products provide the principal source of employment for the town's 1,600 residents, as the settlement has developed around one of the country's best Hverager i is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjav k. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The SEEDS Iceland 48 name Hverager i means hot springs garden. Geothermal energy is Hverager i s lifeblood, and you probably won t find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. A very interesting site is Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. The whole valley explodes with hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. WORK: Most of the work will be related to the environment, such as maintaining walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village and/or planting trees. The amount and type of work will depends largely on weather conditions, therefore we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time. Accommodation: We will be staying in the local theatre, on mattresses on the floor. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. LANGUAGE The language of the work camp is English. TERMINAL/REGION: Intl. Airport: Keflav k (KEF), Reykjav k. EXTRA: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this work camp. Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions, such as hikes with local guides, will be arranged. For more information please visit our website HREF="http://www.wf.is" target="_blank">www.wf.is Code: IS-WF Number: 6.01 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 17/05/2009 Date end: 31/05/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 WF Iceland 25. Iceland Hverager i THE VILLAGE OF THE HOTSPRINGS Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: Hverager i is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjav k. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hverager i means hot springs garden. Geothermal energy is Hverager i s lifeblood, and you probably won t find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. A very interesting site is Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. The whole valley explodes with hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. WORK: Most of the work will be related to the environment, such as maintaining walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the 26. Iceland - WF Iceland WF Iceland 27. Iceland Hverager i THE VILLAGE OF THE HOT SPRINGS Description: PROJECT and LOCATION: Hverager i is a small town of about 1,700 inhabitants that lies some 45 km east of Reykjav k. This friendly little community sits on top of a highly active geothermal field which provides heat for hundreds of greenhouses where fruit, flowers and vegetables are produced throughout the year. Even bananas grow in these greenhouses! The name Hverager i means hot springs garden. Geothermal energy is Hverager i s lifeblood, and you probably won t find such a natural wonder in the middle of a populated area anywhere else in the world. A very interesting site is Gufudalur, the lovely Steam Valley behind the town. The whole valley explodes with hot springs, geysers, mud pots, fumaroles and steaming vents. WORK: Most of the work will be related to the environment, such as maintaining walking paths, cleaning and beautifying the hot spring area in the middle of the village and/or planting trees. The amount and type of work will depends largely on weather conditions, therefore we have to be flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time. Accommodation: 49 We will be staying in the local theatre, on mattresses on the floor. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. The food will be supplied for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. LANGUAGE The language of the work camp is English. TERMINAL/REGION: Intl. Airport: Keflav k (KEF), Reykjav k. EXTRA: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this work camp. Free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions, such as hikes with local guides, will be arranged. For more information please visit our website HREF="http://www.wf.is" target="_blank">www.wf.is Code: IS-WF Number: 6.07 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 14/06/2009 Date end: 02/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 WF Iceland WF Iceland 28. Iceland Eskifjordur Description: Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbour with direct sailing to Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. Itis built on a small sand spit and up the slopes of the mountain which rises above the town.Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since 1798. One of the several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world’s best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop. Work: Our work during this camp will mainly be planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions such as a fishing boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. 29. Iceland Sólheimar Eco village Description: Project and location: Sólheimar Eco-Village, founded in 1930, is the first community in the world where the so-called able and disabled people live and work together. Inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner, Sólheimar has focused on cultivating both the individual and the environment and it is the first community in Scandinavia to practice organic farming. Today, Sólheimar (the home of the sun) is a charming village of about 100 inhabitants, renowned for its international, artistic and ecological atmosphere, which prides itself on its varied cultural, social and sporting activities. The village is only a one-hour drive from Reykjavik. The volunteers have free access to the swimming pool and the gym. For additional information, visit: www.solheimar.is. Work: We will mostly work in the Ölur Forestry Centre (the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland) and in the Sunna Organic Cultivation Centre. During our stay, other tasks may arise depending on the needs of the community. The work in Ölur, and in the village as well, will mostly consist in building paths and planting trees in Southern Iceland Farm Forest. In Sunna we will be planting vegetables, eradicating weeds and other gardening work. Leisure time: We will have free access to the swimming pool and the fitness center. Excursions will be provided by our hosts. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in a nice house with double bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The house is fully equipped and has a big living room. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. Our host in Sólheimar offers a cooked lunch every working day. Evening and weekend meals shall be cooked by the volunteers. Food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the workcamp is English. 50 Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.17 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 19/06/2009 Date end: 02/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this workcamp. WF Iceland 30. Iceland Neskaupstaður Description: Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium size town by Icelandic standards. With its 1.420 inhabitants, it has the largest population in the East Fjords. The town has been growing and prospering since the early 1900´s and is almost completely self sufficient thanks to the fishing industry. Nestled in the middle of nowhere, the town has all the necessary facilities and stores: a bakery, local dairy products, supermarkets, banks, a post office, a school, sports hall, a swimming pool, a church, a hospital, the harbor, a airstrip, a hotel, a jazz club, a rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to have all the services you would expect in a larger town, all but an optician! On the east side of town a wildlife reserve and recreational area face the ocean. In the lower section of the reserve, called Hagi, lies the famous Páskahellir (Easter Cave), a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10 to 12-million-year-old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, in the best Icelandic tradition, various folk tales are associated with the cave. Neskaupstaður can be reached only by driving through a one-way tunnel. Fjarðabyggð is an association of different communities in Icelandös Eastfjords. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place on earth: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during your stay in the east. Our tasks will depend on the general situation in Fjarðabyggð, the working site of this camp. Work: During this camp we will mainly help cleaning and beautifying the town and its surroundings. We will also continue collecting waste on the shores, planting trees, weeding and building hiking paths. Other tasks might also involve doing some repair work at a nearby community centre which will host the volunteer groups arriving later in the summer. The work will depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please, keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for rough and unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, lots of great hiking trails. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by our hosting partner. Accommodation and food: We will be staying in a house own by the local community in Neskaupstaður. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre nearby. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair part of the WF Iceland 31. Iceland Neskaupstaður Description: Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium size town by Icelandic standards. With its 1.420 inhabitants, it has the largest population in the East Fjords. The town has been growing and prospering since the early 1900´s and is almost completely self sufficient thanks to the fishing industry. Nestled in the middle of nowhere, the town has all the necessary facilities and stores: a bakery, local dairy products, supermarkets, banks, a post office, a school, sports hall, a swimming pool, a church, a hospital, the harbor, a airstrip, a hotel, a jazz club, a rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to have all the services you would expect in a larger town, all but an optician! On the east side of town a wildlife reserve and recreational area face the ocean. In the lower section of the reserve, called Hagi, lies the famous Páskahellir (Easter Cave), a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10 to 12-million-year-old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, in the best Icelandic tradition, various folk tales are associated with the cave. Neskaupstaður can be reached only by driving through a one-way tunnel. Fjarðabyggð is an association of different communities in Icelandös Eastfjords. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place on earth: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during your stay in the east. Our tasks will depend on the general situation in Fjarðabyggð, the working site of this camp. Work: During this camp we will mainly help cleaning and beautifying the town and its surroundings. We will also continue collecting waste on the shores, planting trees, weeding and building hiking paths. Other tasks might also involve doing some repair work at a nearby community centre which will host the volunteer groups arriving later in the summer. The work will depend on weather conditions and that’s why we have to be flexible. Please, keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for rough and unfriendly weather, even though, hopefully, it will be nice most of the time. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, lots of great hiking trails. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by our hosting partner. Accommodation and food: We will be staying in a house own by the local community 51 in Neskaupstaður. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre nearby. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair part of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of this camp is English. Extra Info: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this workcamp. International Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavik. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the location of the project. WF Iceland will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp’s site at a fair price. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.09 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 18/06/2009 Date end: 02/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 32. Iceland - WF Iceland Neskaupstaður Description: Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium size town by Icelandic standards. With its 1.420 inhabitants, it has the largest population in the East Fjords. The town has been growing and prospering since the early 1900´s and is almost completely self sufficient thanks to the fishing industry. Nestled in the middle of nowhere, the town has all the necessary facilities and stores: a bakery, local dairy products, supermarkets, banks, a post office, a school, sports hall, a swimming pool, a church, a hospital, the harbor, a airstrip, a hotel, a jazz club, a rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to have all the services you would expect in a larger town, all but an optician! On the east side of town a wildlife reserve and recreational area face the ocean. In the lower section of the reserve, called Hagi, lies the famous Páskahellir (Easter Cave), a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10 to 12-million-year-old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, in the best Icelandic tradition, various folk tales are 52 everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre nearby. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do his/her fair part of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to try new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of this camp is English. Extra Info: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this workcamp. International Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavik. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the location of the project. WF Iceland will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp’s site at a fair price. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.25 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 23/07/2009 Date end: 06/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 33. Iceland - SEEDS Iceland Þórshöfn in Langanes Description: To truly sense the remote beauty of the north-east, the charming little fishing village of Þórshöfn on the north-eastern coast is the right place to go. The town of Þórshöfn with its 388 inhabitants lies at the very tip of the Langanes peninsula. There are plenty of outdoor activities to choose from: hiking, salmon and 53 Date end: 19/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 10 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 35. Iceland - WF Iceland Notes: This camp is one of our best camps every summer WF Iceland 34. Iceland Þingeyri in Dýrafjörður Description: Project and location: Þingeyri at Dýrafjörður is a beautiful village that is located on a spit of land bearing the same name. The village is a part of the Ísafjörður town municipality that includes also Hnífsdalur, Flateyri and Suðureyri. Þingeyri is 49km away from Ísafjörður on a paved road. Þingeyri is 409km away from Reykjavík when driving the southern part of the Westfjords and then passing the heaths Hrafnseyrarheiði and Dynjandisheiði. This is a small village with a population of just a little more than 300 people. It is known as one of the oldest trading places in this area. A famous iron foundry is still in operation in Þingeyri, whose reputation at the beginning of the century even reached beyond the shores of Iceland. Þingeyri is the location for the Western fjords Viking project. Recently the locals built a Viking ship at the location. Anyone interested in the lifestyle and history of the ancient Vikings should pay a visit to the Viking project at Þingeyri and perhaps discover the hidden dormant Viking in all of us. Work: During this workcamp we will help our hosts to maintain and improve the area around þingeyri. We will plant trees, build hiking paths, take fences down and do other environmental tasks needed. We will also do some work in the Viking village. Icelanders are quite easy going, so take it easy too, even if we might not know what, when, where… we are going to work. It’s part of the Icelandic culture and part of the experience! Leisure time: We will enjoy the wild nature and hike a lot. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation and Food: In the local school. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries Language: The language of the camp will be English. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF, the closest domestic airport is in Ísafjörður. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair price with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland. Code: IS-WF The longest day of the year Eskifjordur Description: Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbor with direct sailing to Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. It is built on a small sand spit and up the slopes of the mountain which rises above the town. Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since 1798. One of the several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world’s best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop. In this time of the year there is almost no night in Iceland, be ready for the daylight all around the clock. Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We will also 54 continue to clean up the coastline and even plant some trees, make hiking paths and take old fences down. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. Leisure time: We will have free access to the local swimming pool. Excursions such as guided hikes with locals or a fishing boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair part of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 90€ for this workcamp. Language: The language of the camp is English. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project. WF Iceland will organize a minibus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair prize with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.06 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 14/06/2009 Date end: 28/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 36. Iceland - WF Iceland Hiking camp in Borgarfjordur Eystri Description: Project and location: The northernmost Fjord in the Eastfjords is called Borgarfjörður Eystri, where also the small fishing village with the same name is situated on. It is located in a dramatic spot, in between rhyolite peaks and the Dyrfjöll Mountains (1136 m). The area is very famous for stories of elves. Locals even believe that the queen of Icelandic Elves lived in the town. Álfaborg (Elf Rock), a small nature reserve is a tourist highlight of the area until now. Close to the town, you can also find the Islet Hafnarhólmi, a puffin colony with 10,000 pairs. Iceland’s best known artist Jóhannes S Kjarval grew up close to Borgarfjörður Eystri and took much of his inspiration from the area. Work: There are many hiking trails in the area – we will walk all the trails fixing the sticks during the hikes. We will also help the locals with all kind of small projects in the local community and clean the coastline. Leisure time: Hiking trips will be arranged by the local partner. Accommodation and food: In a house owned by the local community, participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag. The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. 55 It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: Basic English is required. Terminal/Region: Int. airport is Keflavik airport. Next national airport is Egilsstadir. WF Iceland will organize a bus trip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair prize. The volunteers will have the change to go around Iceland if they take the minibus both ways. We will of course stop on the way to visit interesting places. Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this workcamp. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.61 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 14/06/2009 Date end: 28/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 37. Iceland - WF Iceland Seyðisfjordur Description: Project and location: The long, calm, deep fjord of Seyðisfjörður twists and turns 17 kilometres from its mouth to the head of the fjord, where the town of the same name shelters beneath Mt. Strandartindur and Mt. Bjólfur. In the valley above the town, the river Fjarðará cascades from the edge of the heath above in innumerable beautiful 56 Extra: There is an extra participation fee of 90 Euros for this workcamp. Terminal: international Airport: Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF). The closest national airport is located in Egilsstadir WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize with stops in some of the most beautiful places in Iceland. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.11 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 27/06/2009 Date end: 11/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 38. Iceland Fáskrúðsfjörður /Stöðvarfjörður Description: Project and location: Fáskrúðsfjörður was the main port for French fishermen in the 1900s in East Iceland both prior to and well after the turn of the century. At Fáskrúðsfjörður there was a French consul, a French hospital and a French chapel. The street names are still in Icelandic and in French. The mountain slopes in Fáskrúðsfjörður are partially grown with bushes, including wild aspens on the north coast. Sandfell mountain very near to Fáskrúdsfjörður is a cone-shaped, rhyolite mountain on the south side of the fjord, rising to a height of 743 meters. When molten rhyolite lifts older 57 most of the time, hopefully. website www.wf.is Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions will be organized by the hosting partner. 39. Iceland - WF Iceland Accommodation & Food: We will be staying in a house owned by the local community. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the camp will be English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 90€ for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Egilsstaðir airport is 60 km away from the project WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair price. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.10 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 27/06/2009 Date end: 11/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our Eskifjordur Description: Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbour with direct sailing to Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. Itis built on a small sand spit and up the slopes of the mountain which rises above the town.Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since 1798. One of the several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world’s best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop. Work: Our work during this camp will mainly be planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, 58 hopefully. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions such as a fishing boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries Language: The language of the camp is English. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. The national airport in Egilsstaðir is 40 km away from the project. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for the price of 90€ (including lots of sightseeing on the way). Extra: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 90 - for this workcamp. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.28 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 27/07/2009 Date end: 10/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 14 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 40. Iceland - SEEDS Iceland Eskifjordur Description: Project and location: Eskifjörður is a major fishing town (population: 972) and an export harbour with direct sailing to Europe, which is located at the northern shore of the fjord Eskifjörður. Itis built on a small sand spit and up the slopes of the mountain which rises above the town.Its main industries are fishing and small-scale farming. Eskifjörður became an authorized trade port in 1786 and has been a commercial center since 1798. One of the several shops in Eskifjörður, Gamlabúð, built in 1816, houses the Maritime Museum Of East Iceland. Eskifjörður town faces the mountain Hólmatindur, from the top of which you can view some of the tallest mountains in the Icelandic interior. One of the favored sights in the area is the Helgustaðanáman mine, which is one of the world’s best-known sources of Icelandic spar. The area, which is just a ten-minute drive from the town, is a nature reserve and open to all, free of charge. A swimming pool with hot pots (geothermal pools) and a sauna is located in Eskifjörður, as well as a gallery and crafts shop. Work: Our work during this camp will mainly be planting trees, taking old fences down and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. We may also clean up the coastline and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, 59 hopefully. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, guided hikes with locals. Excursions such as a fishing boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation: We will be staying in a nice community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries Language: The language of the camp is English. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. The national airport in Egilsstaðir is 40 km away from the project. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for the price of 90€ (including lots of sightseeing on the way). Extra: There is an extra participation fee of EUR 90 - for this workcamp. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.52 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 04/09/2009 Date end: 19/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 14 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 41. Iceland - SEEDS Iceland Eistnaflug - Heavy rock festival in Neskaupstaður Description: Project and location: Neskaupstaður is a medium sized town by Icelandic standards, has the largest population (1.420 inh.) of any of the towns in the East Fjords, is almost completely self-sufficient and has grown and prospered since the early 1900‘s, thanks to the fishing industry. Its remoteness has led to a necessary self-sufficiency, including the town having its own bakery, dairy, supermarkets, banks, post office, school, sports hall, swimming pool, church, hospital, harbour, airstrip, hotel, jazz club, rescue centre, etc. In fact, it seems to have all the services you would expect in a larger town except an optician! To the east of the town, facing the ocean, there is a nature reserve and recreational area. The lower section of it, called Hagi, is the location of the renowned Páskahellir (Easter Cave), which is essentially a rock vault over the shore. Holes left by thick, 10-12million-year-old tree trunks may be seen inside the vault and, as is typical in Iceland, there are various folk tales associated with the cave. Neskaupstaður is only reachable after driving through a one-way tunnel. Eistnaflug is a Heavy Rock festival which will be held for the 5th time this year. More than 40 bands will play and around 1.000 Icelandic and foreign visitors will join the festival. It will take place from the 9th to the 12th of July. More information on www.eistnaflug.is Work: We will help the organizers of the festival with different tasks, for example preparing the venues before the concerts and put them in shape afterwards, helping with the control 60 outside of the places, We will also prepare the camping site where the guests are going to stay and help the locals to keep it clean during the festival. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursions such as a boat trip will be organized by our hosting partner. Accommodation and food: We will be staying in a house own by the local community in Neskaupstaður. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre near by. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair part of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries Language: The language of this camp is English. Extra Info: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 90 euros. International Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project WF Iceland will organize a minibus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair price. Code: IS-WF Number: 9.39 Country: Iceland Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 07/07/2009 Date end: 15/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 8 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 30 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 42. Iceland - WF Iceland Lugna in Seydisfjordur - art festival Description: Project and location: The long, calm, deep fjord of Seyðisfjörður twists and turns 17 kilometres from its mouth to the head of the fjord, where the town of the same name shelters beneath Mt. Strandartindur and Mt. Bjólfur. In the valley above the town, the river Fjarðará cascades from the edge of the heath above in innumerable beautiful waterfalls, down to Lón (the lagoon) at the head of the fjord. A road leads up from the fjord, along by the river, to the Hérað district, 26 km away across Fjarðarheiði heath. Once a hazardous place to travel, the heath is now crossed in a mere half-hour by a high-quality road, commanding splendid views of the surrounding area. The route (Stafirnir) down into Seyðisfjörður by the Fjarðará river is one of Iceland's most spectacular roads. More information on www.sfk.is LungA is an art-festival for young people. It has unique artistic ambition and a very diverse program with the participation of domestic and foreign artists which draws attention to the town. Visual arts, music, circus and outdoor events interweave a very entertaining and interesting program that appeals to the large crowd of locals and guests. LungA is first and foremost a festival with the purpose of summoning people in creation and to strengthen awareness and knowledge about art and culture. 61 LungA is a terrific venue for those who are thinking of further art studying or teaching at art schools. More information on www.lunga.is Work: We will help the local people with the preparation of the festival and to run the activities during the busy days when the festival will take place. The volunteers will have the opportunity to participate and help with the workshops which are scheduled. During the festival we will setup the venues before and after the concerts and control the entrances if needed. There are many other tasks available and we will have to be flexible and willing to give a helping hand when ever that is necessary. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, excursions will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation: We will be staying in the local community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the work camp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries Language: The language of the workcamp will be English. Terminal: international Airport: Reykjavík - Keflavík (KEF). The closest national airport is located in Egilsstadir WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the camp site for a fair prize. Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 150,Code: IS-WF Number: 9.20 Country: Iceland Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 10/07/2009 Date end: 24/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 30 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 43. Iceland - WF Iceland Hvammstangi Description: Project and location: Hvammstangi is the most densely populated area in the west Húnaþing County. It is a service centre for the surrounding neighbourhood and also a school site and an administrative centre (Bank, Post Office, Health Institute). It has a population of 580 people. Hvammstangi has a good harbour and shrimps are the main fishing industry along with small fishing vessels. The cultural life in Hvamm-stangi is very diverse it offers choirs, a drama society, the Kormákur sports society, a community centre for young people. From Hvammstangi is only a short travel to Vatnsnes with a wealth of varied historical sites, beautiful scenery, great views of the mountains at Strandir and last but not least a seal habitat within easy walking distance. Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the town and the surrounding area. The work can be, for example: planting trees, cutting grass, weeding, painting, sweeping, fixing walking paths… We might also clean the coastline and help removing old fences. Sometimes we might also 62 join the local youngsters (about 40 aged 15 to 25) working for the community during their holidays in different nature conservation- and environmentaloriented activities as planting trees and construction of hiking paths. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair part of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of this camp is English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee of 120€ for this workcamp to be paid upon arrival. The closest airport is the International Airport in Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). There are public buses going to Hvammstangi. In addition WF offers a minubus ride for the volunteers from Reykjavik to the camp site for the price of 25€. Code: IS-WF Number: 6.12 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 14/07/2009 Date end: 28/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 44. Iceland - SEEDS Iceland Vestmannaeyjar - festival :-) 63 organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation & Food: In the community and Sport center of Heimaey. Participants are asked to bring their own warm sleeping bags. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair part of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the workcamp is English. Terminal: International Airport in Reykjavík Keflavík (KEF). WF Iceland will organize a bus and boattrip from Reykjavik to the workcamp site.The price of the minibus (including the ferry) is 25 Euros for one direction for one person. Extra: Xtra participation fee EUR 150,Code: IS-WF Number: 9.24 Country: Iceland Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 22/07/2009 Date end: 05/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 35 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 45. Iceland - WF Iceland Culture and Environment in Reykjavik Description: Project and location: 64 and help the local authorities to make it a better place to stay. This includes varied types of environmental tasks as well as e.g. cleaning tags and painting old houses. We will be working outside and help amongst others the environmental department to take care of all the parks and green spots in the heart of Reykjavík. Accommodation & Food: We will stay in an accommodation owned by the community. Mattresses will be provided. The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair part of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries. Language: The language of the workcamp is English. Extra info: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of 150 Euros. We will have free access to all the geothermal swimming pools in Reykjavík and excursion will be provided by our hosts. Code: IS-WF Number: 9.49 Country: Iceland Topic: 9. Art, Culture, History Date start: 26/07/2009 Date end: 08/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 65 46. Iceland - WF Iceland Fjardabyggd Description: Project and location: “Fjarðabyggð" is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp. Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local swimming pool and sports centre. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries 47. Iceland - SEEDS Iceland Fjardabyggd Description: Project and location: “Fjarðabyggð" is a association of different communities in the Eastfjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður. The towns have a lot of things in common: They are all small fishing villages with steep mountains just behind the houses. In this area you will find most of the things that makes Iceland a unique place on a global scale. The fjords are magnificent and the sea is full of life, the birdlife is very rich and you can find a great variety of hiking paths. You will get to know the area during your stay in the east and it depends on the tasks and the situation in Fjarðabyggð where you will be working during the camp. Work: Most of the work will be cleaning and beautifying the towns and the surrounding area. We will also clean the coastline, plant some trees and even make hiking paths. The work available will depend on the weather condition and that’s why we have to be a bit flexible. Please keep in mind that the work might be physically hard and you should be prepared for unfriendly weather, even though it will be nice most of the time, hopefully. Leisure time: Free access to the local swimming pool, great places for hiking. Excursion or a boat trip will be organized by the hosting partner. Accommodation: In a community center. Mattresses will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. We will have showers at the local 66 swimming pool and sports centre. Food: The food will be provided for the duration of the workcamp and everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking/cleaning. It would be nice to share new and different dishes, so please remember to bring along recipes from your own countries Language: The language of the camp will be English. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (Reykjavík), KEF. The closest national airport to the camp site is located in Egilstaðir. Egilsstaðir airport is 40 km away from the project. WF Iceland will organize a bus from Reykjavik to the workcamp site for a fair price. Extra: There is an extra participation fee for this workcamp of EUR 90,Code: IS-WF Number: 6.36 Country: Iceland Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 09/08/2009 Date end: 23/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 14 Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: For more information please visit our website www.wf.is 1. Ireland - VSI Ireland 2. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:May 5, 2008, End: May 19, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-1 SONAIRTE (Co. Meath) *Mixed age* Sonairte (www.sonairte.org) was established in the late 1980s, it is a visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable development. As well as an Energy Courtyard, there is a walled organic garden and 3. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:June 1, 2008, End: June 13, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-5 SUNRISE (Co. Clare) Hosted by the Sunrise Education Trust, these projects take place on a small organic farm, focusing on attaining inner and outer peace through work and cooperative development. www.sunrisefarmireland.org Work: Construction of a polytunnel, reconstruction of small buildings, organic planting. Skills in gardening, construction and forestry would be useful. Study: Volunteers will learn about sustainable ecology, vegetarianism and nutrition and homeopathic first aid. If volunteers are interested they can also learn and practice yoga. Accommodation: Dorm-style or camping if preferred. Important: Food is strictly vegetarian only. Compost toilets. No internet available at Sunrise. Terminal/Region: Sunrise is very isolated in a rural area with no local public transport; it’s situated in the Slieve Aughty, excellent for hillwalking. Local attractions include Lough Derg and the area is well known for traditional music. Extra info: The accommodation is wheelchair accessible, worksite has partial wheelchair access, please check with VSI. Number of Volunteers: 8 4. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:June 21, 2008, End: June 27, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:IE-VSI-4-6 IASBAH (Co. Galway) The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and 67 Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total. Work: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational therapy, arts and crafts, shopping day trips and a disco. Volunteers work for one week at a time, you are encouraged to apply to take part in two of the weeks but you must take a week off for rest in between (volunteers must provide for themselves during this time). Study: Health, Education, Social Care, Disability Awareness, Occupational Therapy. Accommodation: Dorms or twin rooms. Meals provided by the centre Language: Very Important: Advanced to fluent English is essential in order to be able to communicate with the participants. Qualifications: Volunteers must be motivated, enthusiastic and have a sense of fun for this extremely worthwhile and enriching experience. Volunteers working and/or studying in the Health, Education or Social Care disciplines are particularly welcome. However, experience is not essential as training is provided. Terminal/Region: Important: The meeting point for all the projects is in Dublin. All volunteers will meet in the morning of the arrival day at the IASBAH National Resource Centre (approximately 45 minute bus journey from Dublin city centre), regardless of where the week takes place. All volunteers must therefore spend the previous night in Dublin. Extra info: Training will be provided by IASBAH at the beginning of each week of the project. In addition to the SCI application form, volunteers will need to send us a motivation letter and each vol will be interviewed by phone. We also need to verbally check two referees, and receive a signed Declaration Form from by the vol, VSI will send details of these extra requirements on receiving application forms. Number of Volunteers: 6 5. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:June 21, 2008, End: July 5, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-7 GLENSTAL ABBEY (Co. Limerick) Glenstal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in County Limerick in the south-west of Ireland (www.glenstal.org). The abbey, situated between the plains of the Golden Vale and the mountains of Slieve Felim, is surrounded by lakes, streams, exotic trees planted in the nineteenth century and some of the last remnants of Ireland's primeval oak forest. The Abbey is home to a community of monks. Glenstal Abbey works to preserve and promote ecological balance. Work: Conservation of primeval oak woodland. The work is physically demanding. Study: Vols will learn about woodland conservation. Accommodation: Half the vols will camp, the others will sleep in a dorm in a small house on the grounds, bring a sleeping bag and if sleeping in the dormitory bring a single bed sheet too; in your application form please state whether or not you are able to camp. All meals 6. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:June 21, 2008, End: July 4, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-11 ARTS FOR PEACE (Co. Offaly) The Arts for Peace Foundation (www.artsforpeace.ie) is a global organisation based in Ireland. The central mission of the project is to provide residential, recreational respite programmes for children and young people affected by conflict. The aims of the organisation are to create peaceful coexistence, while empowering the young people through its programmes of recreational sports and arts activities. So far the Foundation has worked with teenagers from Palestine and the community of Moyross in Limerick, Ireland and in 2008 will host programmes with young people from Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Ireland. Work: Includes planting shrubs/trees, weeding, replacing fences, general household chores, painting and decorating and maybe light carpentry. Carpenters, gardeners and those with building skills extremely welcome. Bring work gloves and work boots. 6 of 12 volunteers in total. Accommodation: On floors in Durrow Abbey House, bring sleeping bag and mat. Study: Vols will learn about the work of the Arts for Peace Foundation, as well as have the opportunity to explore the themes of social inclusion. Terminal/Region: Durrow Abbey House is situated in an isolated area in beautiful countryside, by the Esker Riada hills, 6.5 km from Tullamore. St Colmcille founded a monastery at Durrow Abbey in the sixth century. Today, the site's structures include a fine High Cross, a holy well and a derelict nineteenth-century Protestant Church. The surrounding land is edged by some of the last remaining virgin Oak forest of Ireland, and is home to a family of Sika deer. Number of Volunteers: 6 7. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:June 26, 2008, End: July 12, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:IE-VSI-4-3 CUISLE (Co. Roscommon) The Irish Wheelchair Association is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and educational integration of people with physical disabilities, Cuisle is their holiday centre (www.cuisle.com). Work: Socialising and interacting with the holiday guests and accompanying them on trips. The age and background of the guests varies, all the guests are physically disabled and some of the guests may have speech impairments and / or learning disabilities. Activities will include lots of entertainment and 68 music, if you play a musical instrument please bring it with you. Vols are also asked to help in the kitchen for approximately one hour each day. Study: Disability issues. Accommodation: Dorm. Meals are provided by the centre. Language: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the guests. Qualifications: Volunteering at Cuisle is a lot of fun and is a very rewarding experience. Vols need flexibility, initiative and independence. Terminal/Region: Cuisle is in an isolated area in the countryside, in the grounds of Donamon Castle, 15km from Roscommon Town. Extra info: Important: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied and a motivation letter will be requested. Number of Volunteers: 4 8. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:July 4, 2008, End: July 10, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:IE-VSI-4-7 IASBAH (Dublin) The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total. Work: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational therapy, arts and crafts, shopping day trips and a disco. Volunteers work for one week at a time, you are encouraged to apply to take part in two of the weeks but you must take a week off for rest in between (volunteers must provide for themselves during this time). Study: Health, Education, Social Care, Disability Awareness, Occupational Therapy. Accommodation: Dorms or twin rooms. Meals provided by the centre Language: Very Important:Advanced to fluent English is essential in order to be able to communicate with the participants. Qualifications: Volunteers must be motivated, enthusiastic and have a sense of fun for this extremely worthwhile and enriching experience. Volunteers working and/or studying in the Health, Education or Social Care disciplines are particularly welcome. However, experience is not essential as training is provided. Terminal/Region:Important: The meeting point for all the projects is in Dublin. All volunteers will meet in the morning of the arrival day at the IASBAH National Resource Centre (approximately 45 minute bus journey from Dublin city centre), regardless of where the week takes place. All volunteers must therefore spend the previous night in Dublin. Extra info: Training will be provided by IASBAH at the beginning of each week of the project. In addition to the SCI application form, volunteers will need to send us a motivation letter and each vol will be interviewed by phone. We also need to verbally check two referees, and receive a signed Declaration Form from by the vol, VSI will send details of these extra requirements on receiving application forms. Number of Volunteers: 6 9. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:July 5, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-8 GLENSTAL ABBEY (Co. Limerick) Glenstal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in County Limerick in the south-west of Ireland (www.glenstal.org). The abbey, situated between the plains of the Golden Vale and the mountains of Slieve Felim, is surrounded by lakes, streams, exotic trees planted in the nineteenth century and some of the last remnants of Ireland's primeval oak forest. The Abbey is home to a community of monks. Glenstal Abbey works to preserve and promote ecological balance. Work: Conservation of primeval oak woodland. The work is physically demanding. Study: Vols will learn about woodland conservation. Accommodation: Half the vols will camp, the others will sleep in a dorm in a small house on the grounds, bring a sleeping bag and if sleeping in the dormitory bring a single bed sheet too; in your application form please state whether or not you are able to camp. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers in the kitchen of the house. The showers are a 20 minute walk from the accommodation. Terminal/Region: Glenstal is in an isolated area, the cottage is about 2km from the village of Murroe. Most evening entertainment will be camp-based; if you play a musical instrument please bring it with you. Extra info: Not suitable for wheelchairs. Volunteers are encouraged to use alternative forms of transport to air travel. Number of Volunteers: 12 10. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:July 11, 2008, End: July 17, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:IE-VSI-4-8 IASBAH (Dublin) The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total. Work: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational therapy, arts and crafts, shopping day trips and a disco. Volunteers work for one week at a time, you are encouraged to apply to take part in two of the weeks but you must take a week off for rest in between (volunteers must provide for themselves during this time). Study: Health, Education, Social Care, Disability Awareness, Occupational Therapy. Accommodation: Dorms or twin rooms. Meals provided by the centre Language: Very Important: Advanced to fluent English is essential in order to be able to communicate with the participants. Qualifications: Volunteers must be motivated, enthusiastic and have a sense of fun for this extremely worthwhile and enriching experience. Volunteers working and/or studying in the 69 Health, Education or Social Care disciplines are particularly welcome. However, experience is not essential as training is provided. Terminal/Region: Important: The meeting point for all the projects is in Dublin. All volunteers will meet in the morning of the arrival day at the IASBAH National Resource Centre (approximately 45 minute bus journey from Dublin city centre), regardless of where the week takes place. All volunteers must therefore spend the previous night in Dublin. Extra info: Training will be provided by IASBAH at the beginning of each week of the project. In addition to the SCI application form, volunteers will need to send us a motivation letter and each vol will be interviewed by phone. We also need to verbally check two referees, and receive a signed Declaration Form from by the vol, VSI will send details of these extra requirements on receiving application forms. Number of Volunteers: 6 11. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:July 19, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:IE-VSI-4-4 CUISLE (Co. Roscommon) The Irish Wheelchair Association is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and educational integration of people with physical disabilities, Cuisle is their holiday centre (www.cuisle.com). Work: Socialising and interacting with the holiday guests and accompanying them on trips. The age and background of the guests varies, all the guests are physically disabled and some of the guests may have speech impairments and / or learning disabilities. Activities will include lots of entertainment and music, if you play a musical instrument please bring it with you. Vols are also asked to help in the kitchen for approximately one hour each day. Study: Disability issues. Accommodation: Dorm. Meals are provided by the centre. Language: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the guests. Qualifications: Volunteering at Cuisle is a lot of fun and is a very rewarding experience. Vols need flexibility, initiative and independence. Terminal/Region: Cuisle is in an isolated area in the countryside, in the grounds of Donamon Castle, 15km from Roscommon Town. Extra info: Important: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied and a motivation letter will be requested. Number of Volunteers: 4 12. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:July 25, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:IE-VSI-4-9 IASBAH (Co. Roscommon) The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total. Work: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational 13. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-9 BALLYBAY (Co. Monaghan) Camphill Ballybay (www.camphill.ie) is one of 60 Camphill communities around the world and one of 14 in Ireland which offers people with intellectual disabilities a sheltered environment in which their educational, therapeutic and social needs can be met. At the community there is a small farm building, a weavery, candle-making workshop, a wood workshop and garden buildings, complete with glasshouse and plastic tunnels. The farm and vegetable garden are run along organic/ biodynamic lines. Work: Picking fruit and general gardening work. Study: Vols will learn about the Camphill philosophy and life in the community. Accommodation: Bunkbeds in a small house. Vols will cook for themselves in their own kitchen. Terminal/Region: Ballybay is in an isolated area, located in the countryside, just south of the border with Northern Ireland. Extra info: Important: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied. Number of Volunteers: 6 14. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:July 28, 2008, End: August 18, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-2 SONAIRTE (Co. Meath) *Mixed age* Sonairte (www.sonairte.org) was 70 established in the late 1980s, it is a visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable development. As well as an Energy Courtyard, there is a walled organic garden and nature trail. The reception area provides free info on sustainable living to the public and there is an Eco-shop and cafe. Work: Mainly dealing with visitors by helping in the Eco shop, Reception and Mustard Seed Café. Gardening, involving planting, weeding and harvesting vegetables and soft fruit. Assisting with event days and Farmers Markets. Study: Organic Gardening Accommodation: Basic, mixed, in 2 rooms in the Centre on foam mattresses, bring a sleeping bag. In line with the ecological ethos of the Centre, food is vegetarian only. Volunteers cook and clean for themselves on a rota basis. Language: Important: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the public. Qualifications: Volunteers must enjoy working with the public and have an interest in sustainable living. Terminal/Region: Sonairte is in an isolated area, situated in a farm complex of noted historical interest on the banks of the River Nanny, within walking distance to the small coastal town of Laytown. Local sites of interest include Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb, Knowth and Dowth. Laytown is one hour north of Dublin city by train or bus. Extra info: Unsuitable for wheelchairs. Volunteers are encouraged to use alternative forms of transport to air travel. Number of Volunteers: 6 15. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:IE-VSI-1-1 MOSNEY (Co. Meath) Mixed Age Mosney is a former holiday resort, which now provides housing for almost 700 residents from 50 different countries seeking asylum in Ireland. There are approximately 100 children aged 4 to 12yrs resident in Mosney, volunteers are needed to help run a Summer Activity Camp for some of these children. Work: Organising activities: sports, arts, drama etc. for the children, day trips are also planned. Study: Asylum-seeking process in different countries (please bring info from your country), interculturalism. Accommodation: Shared, in former holiday chalets on the site. Volunteers will prepare their own breakfast in the chalets, other meals provided by the centre. Qualifications: Volunteers should have experience of working with children, preferably on summer camps, in arts/ crafts, drama and/or sports. Terminal/Region: Approximately 48 km north of Dublin in Co. Meath. The centre is quite isolated, there is a regular bus service to Drogheda, the nearest large town, which takes about 15 minutes. The centre is located next to a beach; there is a small supermarket on the site. Extra info: Important: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied. Number of Volunteers: 10 16. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:August 8, 2008, End: August 14, 2008 17. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:August 9, 2008, End: September 8, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:IE-VSI-4-5 CUISLE (Co. Roscommon) The Irish Wheelchair Association is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and educational integration of people with physical disabilities, Cuisle is their holiday centre (www.cuisle.com). Work: Socialising and interacting with the holiday guests and accompanying them on trips. The age and background of the guests varies, all the guests are physically disabled and some of the guests may have speech impairments and / or learning disabilities. Activities will include lots of entertainment and music, if you play a musical instrument please bring it with you. Vols are also asked to help in the kitchen for approximately one hour each day. Study: Disability issues. 71 Accommodation: Dorm. Meals are provided by the centre. Language: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the guests. Qualifications: Volunteering at Cuisle is a lot of fun and is a very rewarding experience. Vols need flexibility, initiative and independence. Terminal/Region: Cuisle is in an isolated area in the countryside, in the grounds of Donamon Castle, 15km from Roscommon Town. Extra info: Important: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied and a motivation letter will be requested. Number of Volunteers: 4 18. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:August 17, 2008, End: August 29, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-6 SUNRISE (Co. Clare) Hosted by the Sunrise Education Trust, these projects take place on a small organic farm, focusing on attaining inner and outer peace through work and cooperative development. www.sunrisefarmireland.org Work: Creating paths in a forest, organic planting and possibly creating native woodlands. Skills in gardening, construction and forestry would be useful. Study: Volunteers will learn about sustainable ecology, vegetarianism and nutrition, homeopathic first aid. If vols are interested they can also learn and practice yoga. Accommodation: Dorm-style or camping if preferred. Important: Food is strictly vegetarian only. Compost toilets. No internet available at Sunrise. Terminal/Region: Sunrise is very isolated in a rural area with no local public transport; it’s situated in the Slieve Aughty, excellent for hillwalking. Local attractions include Lough Derg and the area is well known for traditional music. Extra info: The accommodation is wheelchair accessible, worksite has partial wheelchair access, please check with VSI. Number of Volunteers: 8 19. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:September 8, 2008, End: September 22, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-3 SONAIRTE (Co. Meath) *Mixed age* Sonairte (www.sonairte.org) was established in the late 1980s, it is a visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable development. As well as an Energy Courtyard, there is a walled organic garden and nature trail. The reception area provides free info on sustainable living to the public and there is an Eco-shop and cafe. Work: Sonairte becomes an apple lover’s paradise at this time. Harvesters and peelers please apply. Gardening, including planting, harvesting and weeding. Assisting at the reception desk, eco shop and café on days Sonairte is open to the public. Assisting with event days and Farmers Market. Study: Organic Gardening Accommodation: Basic, mixed, in 2 rooms in the Centre on foam mattresses, bring a sleeping bag. In line with the ecological ethos of the Centre, food is vegetarian only. Volunteers cook and clean for themselves on a rota basis. Language: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the public. 20. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:October 5, 2008, End: October 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-10 BALLYTOBIN (Co. Kilkenny) Ballytobin is one of 60 Camphill communities around the world and one of 14 in Ireland which offers those in need of special care a sheltered environment in which their educational, therapeutic and social needs can be met(http://www.camphill.ie/content/ballytobin/ho me.htm). The Ballytobin Community cares for approximately 50 children and adults, most of whom will be on holiday during the camp. Ballytobin is involved in the Bio Energy and Organic Fertiliser Services Project which provides fuel and energy needs of the Community through the production of biogas (methane) by the anaerobic digestion of farm wastes. Work: Manual/ gardening work on the grounds of Ballytobin, details to follow. Study: Volunteers will learn about the Camphill philosophy and life in the community. Accommodation: In the houses of the community. Terminal/Region: Ballytobin is in an isolated, rural area in the south east of Ireland near Callan town, approximately 15 km from Kilkenny City. Extra info: Important: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied. Number of Volunteers: 6 21. Ireland - VSI Ireland Begin:October 6, 2008, End: October 20, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IE-VSI-6-4 SONAIRTE (Co. Meath) *Mixed age* Sonairte (www.sonairte.org) was established in the late 1980s, it is a visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable development. As well as an Energy Courtyard, there is a walled organic garden and nature trail. The reception area provides free info on sustainable living to the public and there is an Eco-shop and cafe. W Sonairte becomes an apple lover’s paradise at this time. Harvesters and peelers please apply. Gardening includes planting, harvesting and weeding. Assisting at the reception desk, eco shop and café on days Sonairte is open to the public. Assisting with event days and Farmers Market. Study: Organic Gardening Accommodation: Basic, mixed, in 2 rooms in the Centre on foam mattresses, bring a sleeping bag. In line with the ecological ethos of the Centre, food is vegetarian only. Volunteers cook and clean for themselves on a rota basis. Language: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the public. Qualifications: Volunteers must enjoy working with the public and have an interest in sustainable living. Terminal/Region: Sonairte is in an isolated area, situated in a farm complex of noted historical interest on the banks 72 of the River Nanny, within walking distance to the small coastal town of Laytown. Local sites of interest include Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb, Knowth and Dowth. Laytown is one hour north of Dublin city by train or bus. Extra info: Unsuitable for wheelchairs. Volunteers are encouraged to use alternative forms of transport to air travel. Number of Volunteers: 6 1. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:April 19, 2008, End: April 26, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-1 ETA BETA, EDUCATIONAL FARM Castelfiorentino (Firenze) ENVI EDU The workcamp period will be spent in Eta Beta's educational farm. The farm is open until 2005 and until now thousands of children came in with their teachers to have an experience of natural life with animals, plants and field natural sciences; but now some redesign and building work are necessary to enhance a better access of children. This little special farm (about 2500 m2) is the only one in the range of about 40 km. The work consists in finishing to build the farm building, draw and build garden paths and stairs, organize the areas in which the farm is organized, clean from weeds, take care of plants and trees. There will be also occasion to learn about the bees world, because this insects are breeded here with biological methods. The scenario of the camp is a blossoming Tuscany, one of the best times to stay; not too hot, but warm enough to enjoy to stay outside. Accomodation is quite spartan in tents, but with the work progress of the build activities volunteers can stay under their own new builded roof! If you have your own bike, take it with you. It is nice to drive in the hills, and easier to reach the village which is about 3,5 Km from the farm. If you can't to bring your bike, you can hire one in the village for 20 euros/week. Number of Volunteers: 8 2. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:May 4, 2008, End: May 14, 2008 Topic: North South solidarity Campcode:IT-SCI-2-1 FOCUS SOMALIA – Torino (Piemonte) STUDY The workcamp is organized by the SCI Piemonte in cooperation with IID Accommodation: IDAA, which is an association of Somali women, deals with issues related to Somalia, both in Somalia and in Merca area, but also from Italy and Kenya. The 7th and 8th of May in Turin will be held a conference of Somali women form "the diaspora", whom are refugee in different European countries, due to state of permanent civil war that span through the last decades. This conference follows a similar event held in Nairobi, which was attended by women coming from different areas of Somalia. During the work camp volunteers will cooperate at the success of the conference mostly with piratical and hands-on activity. A big part of the work will also help advertise and make more visible the conference with info-desks and fliers. To better prepare the volunteers to the different tasks there be an initial study part on the political situation in Somalia and the Somali refugees Number of Volunteers: 6 3. Italy - SCI Italy 4. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:June 8, 2008, End: June 22, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:IT-SCI-9-01 ZEROGRAVITA’ I- Sordevolo (Biella) HERI MANU The association "Zero gravità. Villa Cernigliaro per arti e culture" (Zero gravity. Villa Cernigliaro for arts and cultures) is a no profit organization aiming to promote initiatives in the following fields: social solidarity for people with mental handicap, creating opportunities for young artists to express themselves in different arts, spread the knowledge about historical issues happened in the Biellese country that have seen the participation of important personages like Benedetto Croce, Giulio Einaudi, Franco Antonicelli, Gustavo Colonnetti and so on. All these personages have lived in Villa Cernigliaro during the II° World War and have been active in restoring democracy in Italy. Zero gravity operates in the famous green hills nearby Biella and it has operators well qualified, with several years of experiences in national and European projects. The aim of the camp is to help the operators in running a successful cultural season, to preserve and valorise a beautiful place that is recognized for architectonic qualities by the italian cultural and environmental ministry department. Zero gravity operates inside a well restored greenhouse and has the facilities to use for its activities the park of Villa Cernigliaro. The volunteers will help the operators in the cultural activities like ticket office bureau, audio and light equipment, attending disabled guests, maintenance work, paintings, cutting grass and clean a strech of woodland. Everything for five day a week and no more than seven hours for day: kitchen duties will be fulfilled in rotation. The official languages of the camp will be english and italian; volunteers will live and sleep inside Villa Cernigliaro. Number of Volunteers: 6 5. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:June 16, 2008, End: June 27, 2008 73 Topic: Others Campcode:IT-SCI-11-2 UTOPIA CITY I- Rome RENO The Municipality of Rome has lended to SCI Italy an old house which has become the centre of the SCI-Italy activities at local, national, international level. The project called "La Città dell'Utopia" (The City of Utopia) is an International Permanent Active Citizenship project. The project consists in putting together international and local associations (and experiences..) on participative democracy and active citizenship, voluntary work, intercultural and sustainable experiences. Meetings, workshops, initiatives are organised in this place and it will be a centre opened to the different realities of the district. The project includes a hostel, an intercultural bar and many international and grass-root activities. Work: The workcamp will take place in an old house that the municipality of Rome has lended to the SCI Italy in order to organize local and international activities. The volunteers of the work camp will be involved inside the project “La Città dell'Utopia” in maintenance works on the building, like renovation of rooms and gardening, and also depending on the programmation, in supporting some cultural events. Please notice that the living conditions are quite primitive, a bathroom with hot water and beds are available. Number of Volunteers: 8 6. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:June 26, 2008, End: July 8, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:IT-SCI-1-1 FORUM SOLIDARIETA’ – Collecchio (Parma) FEST For the tenth year many local associations, coordinated by “Forum Solidarietà”, has organized a Multiethnic Festival. It takes places in the “Parco Nevicati” in Collecchio, a town near Parma whose local administration has always been very open to social issues. The aim of the festival is to help the immigrants and local population know each other better, focusing on culture, tradition and habits. Concerts, dances, ethnic food prepared by the different communities, exhibitions of arts and crafts from the countries of origin etc. are planned. A special afternoon section is focused on children. Public discussion and round tables of the various issues of immigration and integration are as well included. Volunteers are expected to help preparing the park for the festival, setting up equipment, taking care of various aspects of the organization (Kitchen, back-stage, exhibitions): They will help in the surveillance during the nights, cleaning during the festival and in the dismounting of equipment at the end. The study part will be on immigration issue in Europe and northern Italy in particular; meetings with the immigrants communities, volunteers associations, local testimonial are as well planned. The camp language will be English. Some knowledge of Italian is welcome, to better interact with the locals. Also Knowledge of Spanish and French might be useful, being spoken by many immigrants. If you also know some Swanili or Arabic you are most welcome!!!! Number of Volunteers: 12 7. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:June 28, 2008, End: July 12, 2008 8. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 2, 2008, End: July 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-9 ISOLA DELLE FEMMINE I – Palermo (Sicily) ENVI "Women Island" is a very small island on the north coast of Sicily, close to Palermo. Since few years the island is a natural reserve managed by the environmental organization "LIPU" (italian birds protection league) that organize scientific researches, clean up the island and organize small tours for groups of students. The volunteers will be asked in the morning (from 9.00 am to 12.30 am) to clean up the island from rubbish convoyed by the sea and in creating small stone-paths; while they will work on the cost in the afternoon (from 4pm to 7pm). The work can be hard because volunteers are expected to work during the daytime under the sicilian sun: temperatures can be very warm! Due to safety reasons the participation in the camp is open only to volunteers able to swim (every day they go to the island by boat). All the vols will be hosted in a nice house that is just on the shore, in front of the island! (males and females will share the same rooms). Number of Volunteers: 8 9. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-3 ECOVILLAGGIO DI GRANARA – Parma ENVI The Granara Ecological Village is an experiment of sustainable development for an open community in which different activities such as solar panel engineering, bioarchitecture, holistic health care, environmental education, social activities, theatre and art workshops combine to try and create the grounds for a new awareness in the lives of those who reside or simply visit the village. This year’s project focuses on the preparation of the facilities for the theatre festival that we hold in Granara again this coming August, as well as 74 the completion of the straw-and-clay cottage that will serve as a library and document center for the village. This year’s work will be structured in two separate teams (though each volunteer can change and try both ): team 1 will be building a wall in one of the work-rooms of the village, and plastering it with clay, they will learn the making of clay-bricks for a natural heat-accumulator wall, called “trombe wall”, and help in the completion of the library by putting up the glasses of the “window-wall”. Team 2 will be working on the outside facilities, renovating the tables, solar showers, compost-toilets, circus and outer stage , and also around the village and in the woods thereby, preparing sites and paths for the upcoming theatre festival. Number of Volunteers: 15 10. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:IT-SCI-8-01 CASTAGNETO PO – Torino (Piemonte) DISA AGRI Since 1991, the workcamp has been organized with “In/contro” social cooperative, in a residential centre located in the countryside of Castagneto Po, among the green Turin’s hills (north-western Italy), where people with mental disabilities live and work together. Volunteers will help in agricultural works and in the maintenance of the buildings together with the guests. Willingness to fully participate in the life of the community and to share daily problems and achievements trying to socialize and interact with all its members, flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation are essential characteristics. A basic knowledge of Italian language is preferred in order to communicate with guests. Accommodation in tents, using kitchen and all facilities of the community. For more information: www.scipiemonte.it 5 Reserved places for SCI-D Number of Volunteers: 7 11. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:IT-SCI-9-02 ZEROGRAVITA’ II- Sordevolo (Biella) HERI MANU The association "Zero gravità. Villa Cernigliaro per arti e culture" (Zero gravity. Villa Cernigliaro for arts and cultures) is a no profit organization aiming to promote initiatives in the following fields: social solidarity for people with mental handicap, creating opportunities for young artists to express themselves in different arts, spread the knowledge about historical issues happened in the Biellese county that have seen the participation of important personages like Benedetto Croce, Giulio Einaudi, Franco Antonicelli, Gustavo Colonnetti and so on. All these personages have lived in Villa Cernigliaro during the II° World War and have been active in restoring democracy in Italy. Zero gravity operates in the famous green hills nearby Biella and it has operators well qualified, with several years of experiences in national and european projects. The aim of the camp is to help the operators in running a successful cultural season, to preserve and valorize a beatiful place that is recognized for architectonic qualities by the italian cultural and ambiental ministry department. Zero gravity operates inside a well restored greenhouse and has the facilities to use for its activities the park of Villa Cernigliaro. The volunteers will help the 12. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 19, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-5 ASPROMONTE LIBERAMENTE - Villa San Giovanni (Reggio Calabria) ENVI RENO The project AspromonteLiberaMente is organized by 6 schools of Reggio Calabria area, in cooperation with the National Park of Aspromonte and local associations. The main aim of the project is the environmental education and the recovery of the environmental resources. The “Aspromonte Liberamente” wants to convert ex military base USAF on Nardello Mountain in a scientific laboratory for the eco-sustainable development, for monitoring of the pollution, for experimentation of alternative energy and also a place as an astronomic observatory. Work: Making new path from “Grotta dei Tamburinari” to Gambarie, and remaking of “Water path” with techniques of environmental engineering, their system of signs and information about the places. Jobs of maintenance in the hostel. Study part: the history of the project with photos and videos. Living conditions: Accommodation in a hostel which is situated in the montains ( Nardello Mountain- altitude 1800m). From this place there is a fabulous panorama (a view to Sicily and Eolie’s Islands). The volunteers are accommodated in the hostel but it is possible to pitch own tent and sleep outside. The structure is without running water and light. Water is provided by tanks and electricity by a generator in the evening. The bathrooms are inside the hostel but showers and washbasins are outside. Food will be prepared by the organizers of the camp (a traditional italian and regional kitchen- very good). The shifts of the volunteers will be responsible for daily tidying of the hostel and service in the kitchen. The living conditions are not very comfortable but the atmosphere of the workcamp compensate at all the inconveniences. Language: English/ Italian, calabrian language , gesture. WHAT TO BRING: Mountain’s wear (sweater, winter jacket ecc. ), trekking shoes, long trousers, torch, sleeping bag and a materace, summer clothes( bathing costume ). Number of Volunteers: 20 13. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 19, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-6 SESTU – Cagliari (Sardegna) ENVI SOC This camp is organized in collaboration with the town council of Sestu, and it is the follow up of the camp of 2007. It consists in the cleaning of an abandoned area inside the town. At the end of the camp the volunteers will plant trees in the ground together with the young people of the town. 75 Accommodation: is in the primary school of town. Study: part about environment and non violence values. Language: Italian and English. Number of Volunteers: 8 14. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 19, 2008, End: July 29, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-8 GELA I – Gela (Sicily) ENVI MANU The "Biviere di Gela" is a small natural reserve close to the town of Gela, on the southern coast of Sicily. After many years of industrial development and implantation of very high impact industries and agriculture, at the beginning of the '80s a new approach to environment protection has started in the area. The reserve is one of the consequence of this new approach. The protected area include a small lake, a wet zone and some fields. The natural reserve is managed by the environmental organization "LIPU" (birds protection league) that organize scientific researches, clean up the island and organize small tours for groups of students. The volunteers will be asked to clean up the area, to build fences, help in build wooden observation station for bird-watching, other manual works. The work is not hard but volunteers are expected to work during the daytime under the Sicilian sun: temperatures can be very warm! Number of Volunteers: 8 15. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-7 KAMBIO – Torre Pellice (Torino) ENVI RENO The association KANBIO it is carry on a project of practice experience of life endurableness, al social and environmental level. At volunteers it will be request to help in the work of restructure builds, cleaning the bush and paths, to rebuild dry walls and wooden enclosures for domestic animals. The aim it is to have experience, in day to day live-sharing, of a self-subsistence research based on selfproduction and self-consume. The project it is in a rural area, at 800 m. of altitude; volunteers will be hosted in a geodetic dome in the bush, with basic services (solar-shower, compost toilettes, camp cooker, etc.) Number of Volunteers: 12 16. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:July 23, 2008, End: August 5, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-4 BIRICICLABILE – Anzio (Roma) DISA ENVI Biriciclabile is the main project of A Ruota Libera Onlus that is working on the area of Anzio since 2005's winter. Through the recycle of olds bikes repaired by people with disabilities, Biriciclabile has start a path that going from the education to the diversity, as a better potential, helping to evalute the ability of people with fewer opportunity; to the environment protection education, by recycling second-hand bikes; and the education of using common goods, sharing bikes, that are avalable for free from our borrowing bikes service, managed by people with disability that are 17. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:IT-SCI-8-02 ACQUI TERME – Alessandria (Piemonte) DISA AGRI Since 1991, the workcamp has been organized in a residential centre run by “In/contro” social co-operative, situated in the historical town of Acqui Terme (north-western Italy, 90 km from Turin and 60 from Genoa) where people with mental disabilities live and work together. Volunteers will help in agricultural works and in the maintenance of the buildings together with the guests. Willingness to fully participate in the life of the community and to share daily problems and achievements trying to socialize and interact with all its members, flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation are essential characteristics. A basic knowledge of Italian language is preferred in order to communicate with guests. For more information: www.sci-piemonte.it Accommodation: in tents, using kitchen and all facilities of the community. Number of Volunteers: 10 18. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IT-SCI-6-10 GELA III – Gela (Sicily) ENVI MANU The "Biviere di Gela" is a small natural reserve close to the town of Gela, on the southern coast of Sicily. After many years of industrial development and implantation of very high impact industries and agriculture, at the beginning of the '80s a new approach to environment protection has started in the area. The reserve is one of the consequence of this new approach. The protected area include a small lake, a wet zone and some fields. The natural reserve is managed by the environmental organization "LIPU" (birds protection league) that organize scientific researches, clean up the island and organize small tours for groups of students. The volunteers will be asked to clean up the area, to build fences, help in build wooden observation station for bird-watching, other manual works. The work is not hard but volunteers are expected to work during the daytime under the Sicilian sun: temperatures can be very warm! Currently open only for vols from Germany, Greece and Hungary Number of Volunteers: 3 19. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:August 16, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:IT-SCI-11-3 76 ETA BETA II - Castelfiorentino (Toscana) RENO ENVI Spring and fountains recovering. From old times to recent past springs were important halting and meeting places. Tuscany was crossed until antiquity from important roads. Although is not arid, in summer is not easy to find fresh and clean water, because of the particular geological structure. Fountains where built before modern acqueducts age to make easier access to water for people and animals on trip. Nowadays our springs and fountains are almost forgotten or in bad state of conservation. Even though fountains are spride in the countryside it should be a great act of civic virtue to preserve them. Cause it is an exacting camp we'll love to have crafted and resolute volunteers as well. Work on fountains have to do with cleaning up, excavations, building up, hydraulics, restoration, painting.If you have a bike, it's a good idea to bring it. Nice trips possible in the hilly outskirts. If you haven'ta bike or you can't manage to bring yours, its possible to rent a Mountan Bike locally (costs of renting are about 20 euro a week). Number of Volunteers: 8 20. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:August 20, 2008, End: September 7, 2008 Topic: North South solidarity Campcode:IT-SCI-2-2 SOLIDARIETA’ CON L’AFRICA – Imola (Bologna) SOCI SCI Italy in collaboration with the Friar Monastery of Imola organizes a missionary workcamp in solidarity with Africa. The volunteers will work collecting pieces of furniture, bicycles, clothes, books and miscellaneous to be sold in a “second-hand” market. The goal of the camp is to get funds to drill three wells in DawroKonta (Ethiopia) and raise awareness on North/South countries issues. The volunteers will stay in the Friar Monastery in Imola (near Bologna). Some knowledge of Italian is welcome, as the activity is supported by 80 local volunteers. The work is tiring and it is not suitable for people allergic to dust. 6 Reserved places for SCI-D Number of Volunteers: 10 21. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:September 8, 2008, End: September 21, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:IT-SCI-8-03 MENSA POPOLARE – Torino (Piemonte) DISA MANU Volunteers will carry the following activities: 1) help in the preparation of the lunch and of the supper in the restaurant managed by the cooperative In/contro. Volunteers shall interact with the staff working in the restaurant. The staff is composed of: people with mental disabilities, and refugees; 2) clean a center managed by the cooperative In/contro where people with mental disabilities follow some activities 3) VERY IMPORTAN Terminal/Region: volunteers shall socialize with the people with mental disabilities, a basic knowledge of Italian language is preferred. Accommodation (not luxurious) in a centre managed by the cooperative In/contro, using kitchen and facilities of the community. This workcamp will take place in the city of Torino. For more information: www.sci-piemonte.it Number of Volunteers: 8 22. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:September 24, 2008, End: October 5, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:IT-SCI-11-4 UTOPIA CITY II- Rome To be confirmed! RENO FEST The Municipality of Rome has lended to SCI Italy an old house which has become the centre of the SCI-Italy activities at local, national, international level. The project called "La Città dell'Utopia" (The City of Utopia) is an International Permanent Active Citizenship project. The project consists in putting together international and local associations (and experiences..) on participative democracy and active citizenship, voluntary work, intercultural and sustainable experiences. Meetings, workshops, initiatives are organised in this place and it will be a centre opened to the different realities of the district. The project includes a hostel, an intercultural bar and many international and grass-root activities. Work: The workcamp will take place in an old house that the municipality of Rome has lended to the SCI Italy in order to organize local and international activities. The volunteers of the work camp will be involved inside the project “La Città dell'Utopia” in maintenance works on the building, like renovation of rooms and gardening, and also helping the preparation of the Festa del Casale, event organized in order to start the activities of the Casale for the year 2008/2009. Please notice that the living conditions are quite primitive, a bathroom with hot water and beds are available. 6 Reserved places for SCI-D Number of Volunteers: 10 23. Italy - SCI Italy Begin:September 28, 2008, End: October 12, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:IT-SCI-11-5 PICCOLO PIANETA DELLE MARGHERITE– Casale Monferrato (Alessandria) MANU Volunteers will work together with the members of “Senape” Cooperative (some of them are underprivileged with mental or physic diseases) that manage the dog kennel of city of Casale Monferrato) fencing the area for the dogs, posing tiles in dog’s boxes and making some photographic reportage of the dogs for realize a calendar for 2008.Volunteers will be involved in two projects of the cooperative for the re-use of second hands clothes and bikes.Study part about personal and collective growth. Food will be vegetarian. Number of Volunteers: 8 1. Macedonia - CID Macedonia Begin:July 20, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:MK-CID-9-1 KUMANOVO YOUTH OPEN FESTIVAL Located in the middle of a long valley 35 km (21 m) to the northeast of Skopje, Kumanovo is one of Macedonia’s larger cities. The city and its outlying villages exemplify Macedonia’s unique multi-ethnic blend, containing as they do Albanian, Roma, Serbian and Turkish minorities. Organizing youth open festival will be the best way and place to foster the multiethnic cooperation, because people of all ethnicities present meet in the centre everyday. The three day summer festival should promote multiethnic cooperation and should aim to strengthen the peace in the region Work: First 4 days of the work camp will be divided into two sessions. The morning session will focus on providing 77 skills about conflict management, conflict resolution, peace and Human Rights. Peace Messengers are invited to act in these days. The afternoon sessions will be more creative and will focus on making a 3 day festival in the centre (square) of Kumanovo. Study: A team of EVS already present in Kumanovo will be working with the volunteers on different issues such as organizing the musical performances (if any) organizing street actions, paining and photography, sports etc. Peace Messengers will organize workshops on conflict resolution. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a big apartment in Kumanovo. There are 4 beds in the apartment and 4 matrices will be places for the other volunteers. The apartment has a functional kitchen so the volunteers will cook themselves. Some meals will be provided by the host organization Terminal/Region: Kumanovo Extra info: People with experience in animation, street performances, musicians, artists etc. are highly welcome to apply Number of Volunteers: 8 1. Macedonia - CID Macedonia Begin:July 20, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:MK-CID-9-1 KUMANOVO YOUTH OPEN FESTIVAL Located in the middle of a long valley 35 km (21 m) to the northeast of Skopje, Kumanovo is one of Macedonia’s larger cities. The city and its outlying villages exemplify Macedonia’s unique multi-ethnic blend, containing as they do Albanian, Roma, Serbian and Turkish minorities. Organizing youth open festival will be the best way and place to foster the multiethnic cooperation, because people of all ethnicities present meet in the centre everyday. The three day summer festival should promote multiethnic cooperation and should aim to strengthen the peace in the region Work: First 4 days of the work camp will be divided into two sessions. The morning session will focus on providing skills about conflict management, conflict resolution, peace and Human Rights. Peace Messengers are invited to act in these days. The afternoon sessions will be more creative and will focus on making a 3 day festival in the centre (square) of Kumanovo. Study: A team of EVS already present in Kumanovo will be working with the volunteers on different issues such as organizing the musical performances (if any) organizing street actions, paining and photography, sports etc. Peace Messengers will organize workshops on conflict resolution. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a big apartment in Kumanovo. There are 4 beds in the apartment and 4 matrices will be places for the other volunteers. The apartment has a functional kitchen so the volunteers will cook themselves. Some meals will be provided by the host organization Terminal/Region: Kumanovo Extra info: People with experience in animation, street performances, musicians, artists etc. are highly welcome to apply Number of Volunteers: 8 1. Moldova - AVI Moldova Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 25, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:MD-AVI-1-1 Tarna Rom "Tarna Rom" is an association that promote the rights and culture of Romany minority in Republic of Moldova. For many years this organization is running travel camps for people that whish to discover gipsy culture and their way of life. During two weeks the participants (international and from romany comunity) get deep into the understanding the history and the past of Gipsys from Moldova, their past and actual problems in a transition society. The camp is a mobile one and the conditions are simulated as in an old Gipsy camp , with evening fire, song and dances. Work: Volunteers have to clean and restablish some of historical and cultural monuments close to their camping area, near to Nistru river, the eastern border of the country, and to install, remove the mobile camp. Accommodation: The volunteers will sleep in their tents (to bring) and will build improvised baths and toilets. Also the food should be made by volunteers themselves, provided by hosting org. Language: English, as well as Romanian and Russian Number of Volunteers: 10 2. Moldova - AVI Moldova Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:MD-AVI-4-4 TOGETHER WITH US (Edinet) For the third time since 2006, AVI Moldova is planning to implement a work-camp in Edinet to assist the local center for disabled children. The center is run by the NGO “Oameni pentru Oameni” (People for people) which aims at supporting the community’s children by offering them a place to meet and play games, do their homework, or relax. Special emphasis is put on the integration of disabled kids. The center was founded in 2004 and originally offered specialized services (speech therapists, psychologists), but had to close in 2005 when financial support was cut. After a period of struggling, the center has been running again on a very basic level since the summer of 2006. Work: Volunteers are supposed to participate in implementing the holiday program, organizing workshops on different subject, games, concerts, assist motor disabled children in excursions to different places and nature, intercultural activities like interactive presentation of their countries, discussions with local youth. Accommodation: We will live in a host family, but we’ll cook and eat at the center Study: Situation of (disabled) children in Moldova and integration of disadvantaged people in the society. Language: English (the children will mostly speak Romanian and Russian, so these languages are an asset). Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Netherlands - VIA Netherlands Begin:June 20, 2008, End: July 3, 2008 Topic: Ideology and spirituality Campcode:NL-VIA-10-1 Okido Yoga, Laren Description: The camp partner is a yoga centre, specialised in teaching Okido Yoga. During courses in the yoga centre, an attempt is made to communicate the eastern way of living. Furthermore, the centre promotes a healthy lifestyle and non-violent communication. Work: Volunteers will work in the garden of the yoga centre, as well as renovating the bathrooms inside. Besides that, the vols will get to know the way of living that belongs to OkidoYoga (e.g. meditation, massages and a balanced vegetarian diet). Study theme: Okido Yoga lifestyle (balancing body and mind, integrating in the eastern way of living and learn to communicate non-violently). The link between the aims of Okido Yoga and SCI will be explored. Accomodation: Within the Okido Yoga Centre. Please bring a sleeping bag. 78 Language: English. Qualifications: None. Region: Laren, Gelderland. Other useful information: As part of the lifestyle integration, the served food will be vegan. Alcohol and drugs (caffeine and sugar included) are not allowed. Be prepared for this! Number of Volunteers: 12 2. Netherlands - VIA Netherlands Begin:July 5, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:NL-VIA-1-1 AZC, Markelo Description: AZC Markelo is an asylum seeking centre, where about 400 refugees stay, awaiting the decision on their asylum procedure. Work: organising activities – sport, games, theatre, handicrafts - for the children (4-18 years). Study theme: conflicts in countries where the refugees come from. Accomodation: Vols will be housed somewhat 5 km from the asylum seeking centre, maybe in tents, and will travel by bicycle. Vols will cook themselves. Language: English. Qualifications: Affinity with children is important. Region: Markelo, Gelderland Other useful information: Additional motivation letter is required. Number of Volunteers: 10 3. Netherlands - VIA Netherlands Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Peace and disarmament Campcode:NL-VIA-3-1 EMMA, Utrecht Description: RENO, CONS, MANU, STUDY, PEACE EMMA is a study-center for world, peace and environment. EMMA wants to inspire and facilitate people for global actions and activities for improving society. There is a UNESCO-library and some rooms that are used by a lot of different local NGO's and other volunteer organizations, which range from the local amnesty international to dance groups . EMMA is localized is a former boyscout building which is always in need of renovation. Work: Renovating the building, mainly by painting. There will be some construction work outside and some gardening. Study: Cultural stereotypes and prejudice Accommodation: Indoor, bring your own sleeping beds, it is possible to bring your own tent and put it in the garden. Language: English, Dutch Qualifications: Technical skills are not required but would be very helpfull. Terminal/Region: Utrecht Number of Volunteers: 12 4. Netherlands - VIA Netherlands Begin:August 15, 2008, End: September 5, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:NL-VIA-5-1 Zomerweken \"Zon in huis\", Utrecht Albert van Koningsbruggen is a nursing home in Utrecht. The residents are mostly elderly people who suffer from a defective memory and/or physical disabilities and have a potential to get a feeling of loneliness. Although they need intensive care, they are willing and vital enough to join excursions, activities in the 1. Northern Ireland - IVS Northern Ireland Begin:May 26, 2008, End: June 6, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:UK-NI-6-1 GLEBE HOUSE (Co. Down) Glebe House is a cross community residential centre on the east coast. It caters for young people, children and adults from catholic and protestant communities. It aims to provide a positive experience for people from all sections, enabling them to live, play and work together, and in doing so, come to understand their different points of view and experience alternatives to violence and conflict and ways of living in peace. Work: Assisting with the Glebe House Open Day on Sunday 1st June. The group will help with the preparations for this major fundraising event and will help out on the day. There will be some gardening and other environmental work at the Centre. Study: There will be time set aside for discussions on topics relating to Northern Ireland Politics and history, the Northern Ireland Peace process and its future direction. Number of Volunteers: 8 2. Northern Ireland - IVS Northern Ireland Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:UK-NI-5-1 BARCROFT COMMUNITY CENTRE (Co. Down) Barcroft is a housing estate of 4,000 people, on the edge of Newry City; it suffers from a lack of facilities and activities for children during the summer. The local community centre is planning its 20th annual summer scheme for children age 6 - 18 years and needs volunteers to help with the activities. Work: Volunteers will be involved in organising games, arts and crafts, helping out with excursions and sporting events. Vols would need to bring along an old set of clothes, boots etc. as a lot of our activities are water based outward bound. This year we would ask volunteers to bring some items from their own 79 countries/cultures, as we may ask for them to speak to the children about their cultural backgrounds. Vols need motivation to work with children, good English an advantage. Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied. Number of Volunteers: 12 3. Northern Ireland - IVS Northern Ireland Begin:September 1, 2008, End: September 14, 2008 Topic: North South solidarity Campcode:UK-NI-2-1 TOOLS FOR SOLIDARITY (Belfast) Tools for Solidarity (TFS) collects, refurbishes and ships out old and unwanted hand tools and sewing machines to skilled trades people, organisations, crafts people and vocational schools in Africa. TFS has full time volunteers and some EVS volunteers. Work: Preparation for shipment of sewing machines and equipment to projects in Tanzania. This will involve sorting out materials, boxing up equipment, filling a container with sewing machines and other materials for the project. There will also be some work in dismantling and sorting out for future shipments. The work will involve a lot of lifting and moving. Study: Development Education on the work of TFS and on other relevant issues. Accommodation: House in north Belfast with close access to the city centre. Vegetarian food. Number of Volunteers: 8 4. Northern Ireland - IVS Northern Ireland Begin:September 1, 2008, End: September 12, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:UK-NI-6-2 GLEBE HOUSE (Co. Down) Glebe House is a cross community residential centre on the east coast. It caters for young people, children and adults from catholic and protestant communities. It aims to provide a positive experience for people from all sections, enabling them to live, play and work together, and in doing so, come to understand their different points of view and experience alternatives to violence and conflict and ways of living in peace. Work: A major clear and tidy up after the busy summer children’s programme, including cleaning, redecoration, painting, reorganisation of programme areas, gardening, picking apples, work on the land, weeding, strimming and clearing paths in the wildlife area. There will be time set aside for discussions on topics relating to Northern Ireland Politics and history, the Northern Ireland Peace process and its future direction. Number of Volunteers: 12 1. Norway - ID Norway Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:NO-ID-11-1 VALLERSUND GÅRD, Fosen Vallersund Gård is a Camphill community, a residential and work community for adults in need of special care. The residents include mentally disabled adults and previous drug addicts. The farm is located about 3 hours from Trondheim, on the west coast of Norway – directly at the sea. The site is under historical preservation. There’s a windmill providing electricity to the farm, a heating system using ocean water to warm the houses and an ecological 1. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:July 5, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:PL-SCI-8-1 MONAR GAUDYNKI (near Elk) Description: SOCI OWA- SCI Poland has been successfully co-operating with Monar for 12 years already. Monar is the biggest Polish NGO dealing with drug and alcohol addicts, homeless people and HIV infected. The one in Gaudynki is a centre dealing mainly with drug addicts. It is situated in the picturesque area of the Kingdom of the Great Masurian Lakes in the north-east part of Poland, among fields and forests, far away from the hectic cities. In the Monar Gaudynki there are about 30 patients, between 20-30 years old, who work and live together undergoing a group therapy. Work: The main task of volunteers is to socialise with the community, by helping them in their everyday work (gardening, cleaning, working in the kitchen, renovating etc.) and taking part in leisure time activities with them. Games, camp-fires, sport activities, workshops with/for the residents will bring fresh energy and relaxation to the centre. During the second week volunteers go together with the patients on a camping trip to the beautiful area on the lakeside. In between there is a collective excursion to witness a reconstruction of the one of the greatest Medieval battles. Study: The problem of drug addiction, anti-drug therapy, multiculturalism. Accommodation: In the house of the community, in one or two rooms and in big tents during “biwak”. Extra info: No drugs, no alcohol. Smoking allowed. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 8 2. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:July 5, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PL-SCI-9-2 HOLUCZKOW (Sanok district, near Przemysl) Description: RENO, HERI 10 vols (+ 5 local vols) The project will take place in an undisturbed part of south-east of Poland, in a small village called Holuczkow in district Tyrawa Woloska. The place is set in a beautiful region of Carpathian mountains (Salt Mountains), close to the Ukrainian Border. Located in a richly diverse cultural setting, it has always been a place where members of different national and ethnic minorities lived together in harmony (Ruthens, Polish, Jewish, German, Gipsy). The place faced big historical regional events, movement of borders, conflicts and repatriation of civilians after the World War II. Through reparation work, historical workshops, art and interactions with local community we will try to explore the unique history of the place. We also expect the project to bring some life to the village, which has deteriorated, whilst facing the challenges of modernity. Work: The volunteers will do cutting down of bushes and trees, reparation work at graveyard (working alongside a professional stone-worker 80 and woodcutter) and shrines (if possible). Study: Art and history workshops - multicultural history of the region, national minorities in Poland. Participating in awareness rising for the local culture. Accommodation: Basic, in the village school. Language: English and/or Ukrainian. Qualifications: Motivation for physical work. Motivation letter required. Extra info: Not accessible for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 10 3. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:PL-SCI-1-2 ZABIKOWO (near Poznan) Description: RENO Zabikowo, initiated in 1941, was one of forced labour camps for Jews building a motorway from Frankfurt/Oder aiming to include Poznan and afterwards whole Poland in the net of German motorways. The camp was closed in 1943 and prisoners were sent to other forced labour camps or to Chelmno/Ner extermination camp. Subsequently the area was used as Security Police prison mostly for the Polish suspected by Gestapo of anti-Nazi collaboration. Finally, after the war till 1948 it served as a camp for interned German civilians. Work: Restoration and documentation of gravestones saved from a former Jewish cementary, excavating and exploring channels to check the hypothesis that they might have been used as escape routes by the prisoners, arrangement of a memorial exhibition, other maintenance works in the camp area. Study: History of the camp, Chelmno/Ner extermination camp, Jewish culture, peace & human rights, genocide nowadays (esp. Tibet), neo-nazism and neo-fascism. Accommodation: Inside, sleeping on mattresses, shared facilities, sleeping bags needed. Language: English Qualifications: Interest in the topic. Extra info: Not accessible for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 8 4. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PL-SCI-9-1 NEMOLAND (near Jelenia Gora) Description: HERI, CONS Situated in the Polish mountains (Karkonosze) at the border of Germany and Czech Republic, Nemoland is an international centre which wants to contribute to the appreciation and the development of the region by means of projects for conservation, protection and promotion of its culture and ecological activities. Mining projects are threatening the environment and therefore the development of economical alternatives such as rural tourism is important to oppose such industrial plans. Work: Volunteers will finish the construction and decoration of the legend center of Nemo, and in the meantime prepare some theatre or artistic performance about local history to be played and displayed during a festival organized by Nemo. Study: Local history of the region, integrating ecological and environmental aspects, cultural and social issues. Accommodation: In Nemo Center. 5. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:PL-SCI-1-5 REFUGEE CENTER II (Linin, near Warsaw) Description: KIDS, EDU There are 19 centers for asylum seekers in Poland and very often new one is opened. Most of the refugees in Poland are Chechens. Linin is a small city and nice city, not far away from Warsaw and it will be the second project in this center. The aim of the workcamp is to bring energy of volunteers and spirit of international solidarity to the center. Work: Organizing games, art classes, sport events for children and teenagers, English teaching. Study: Workshops on refugees in Poland and worldwide. Accommodation: Close to the center. Qualifications: Knowledge of Russian language will be very welcome and helpful. Extra info: Not accessible for wheelchairs. Workcamp closed for Russian volunteers due to the rules of the center. Number of Volunteers: 8 6. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:PL-SCI-1-3 REFUGEE CENTER I (Smoszewo, near Warsaw) Description: KIDS, EDU There are 19 centers for asylum seekers in Poland and very often new one is opened. Most of the refugees in Poland are Chechens. The aim of the project is to bring energy of volunteers and spirit of international solidarity to the center. Work: Organizing games, art classes, sport events for children and teenagers, English teaching. Study: Workshops on refugees in Poland and worldwide, SCI peace message. Accommodation: In the center. Qualifications: Knowledge of Russian language will be very welcome and helpful. Extra info: No possibility of vegetarian food. Not accessible for wheelchairs. Workcamp closed for Russian volunteers due to the rules of the center. Number of Volunteers: 8 7. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:PL-SCI-5-1 INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS (Petrykozy near Warsaw) Description: KIDS 7 vols (+ 7 local vols) Petrykozy is a small village located 30 kilometers from Warsaw. They have a beautiful heritage park and country manor. Heritage Park is where the international workshops will take place. They are addressed to children and organized by the Informal Artists and Animators Group. We would like to connect the workshops with the ideas of international dialog. 81 Work: Preparing workshops for children: promoting, planning, collecting materials and distributing them to each day's activities. Every volunteer will have a chance to make and lead his own workshop. All volunteers will also prepare a short performance to present their cultures to the local society. Study: How to create interesting workshops for children, how to safely work with children and ideas for international dialog. Accommodation: At school. There’s possibility to use Internet. Qualifications: Creative, open-minded volunteers with communicative English. Experience in working with children is welcome. Extra info: Not accessible for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 7 8. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:PL-SCI-4-1 RADWANOWICE (near Cracow) Description: DISA Organized in cooperation with Brother Albert Foundation in local center for disabled people. Situated in Radwanowicebeautiful village surrounded by forests, about 15km from Cracow. Foundation takes care of mentally and physically handicapped people (age 18-62) through organizing and leading social homes (stationary care) as well as integration schools, workshops, rehabilitation camps. The aim of the camp is an integration of inhabitants and the volunteers, who will try to change a bit their everyday life routine. Work: Help in organizing games and artistic workshops: preparing an exhibition of drawings or/and photographs together with residents, provide integrational activities, help with daily task of the inhabitants. Study: History of Brother Albert Foundation, mental disabilities issue, SCI peace message Accommodation: In the Foundation. Qualifications: Lots of joy and patience Extra info: No drugs and alcohol allowed. Religion play very important role in the therapy and volunteers are ask to respect that. Number of Volunteers: 8 9. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:August 9, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PL-SCI-6-1 ZIELONA PRZESTRZEN (near Szczecinek) Description: ENVI, RENO The number of vols can be extended to 10. Green Space is a fairly new association based on the enthusiasm of two people who've settled in the quite isolated village in the beautiful surroundings of lakes, forests and rolling hills of Pomorze in the northwest of Poland. The association focus is to act for the benefit of the traditional character of the countryside and the environment in general. They mean to do this through the educational actions. http://zielona.org/Green_Space Work: The volunteers will help with the general clean up after the demolition of the walls of the barn and the building. In the future these will become an office and place for workshops. Apart from this there is a stone wall to be fixed and a garden path of wood and stones to lay. Shortly – it is manual labour and can become tough sometimes. Accommodation: The volunteers will sleep on the sleeping mattresses in the loft of the house. The kitchen and the bathroom is also in the house but these are to be used only as an 10. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:August 9, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PL-SCI-9-3 SIEMUSZOWA (Sanok district, near Przemysl) Description: RENO, HERI 10 vols (+ 5 local vols) The project will take place in an undisturbed part of south-east of Poland, in a small village called Siemuszowa in district Tyrawa Woloska. The place is set in a beautiful region of Carpathian mountains (Salt Mountains), close to the Ukrainian Border. Located in a richly diverse cultural setting, it has always been a place where members of different national and ethnic minorities lived together in harmony (Ruthens, Polish, Jewish, German, Gipsy). The place faced big historical regional events, movement of borders, conflicts and repatriation of civilians after the World War II. Through reparation work, historical workshops, art and interactions with local community we will try to explore the unique history of the place. We also expect the project to bring some life to the village, which has deteriorated, whilst facing the challenges of modernity. Work: The volunteers will do cutting down of bushes and trees, reparation work at graveyard (working alongside a professional stone-worker and woodcutter) and shrines (if possible). Study: Art and history workshops - multicultural history of the region, national minorities in Poland. Participating in awareness rising for the local culture. Accommodation: Basic, in the village school. Language: English and/or Ukrainian. Qualifications: Motivation for physical work. Motivation letter required. Extra info: Not accessible for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 10 11. Poland - OWA Poland Begin:August 16, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:PL-SCI-1-4 MAJDANEK (Lublin) Description: RENO, ARCH In the time from 1941 to 1944 Majdanek served the Nazis as a concentration camp. The camp was going to be the source of a free workforce for the realization of the plans to build a German empire in the east. It has been the second largest of its type in Europe. Around 300.000 people of 50 different nations have been imprisoned in Majdanek. Nowadays Majdanek operates as a State Museum - every year around 90 thousands people come to visit it. Work: Maintenance works at the memorial site, archaeological works, educational work in archives. Study: History of the camp, concentration camps and death camps, Holocaust, Polish-German relations after WWII, peace & human rights. Accommodation: Very Good. In a school dormitory 5 minutes from Majdanek. Language: English. Qualifications: Interest in the topic and strong motivation needed. Extra info: Not accessible for wheelchairs. Age limit 26, only Polish and German volunteers. 82 Number of Volunteers: 8 1. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:June 20, 2008, End: July 4, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-1 Chestnut trail, Amarante Portugal Work: Its objectives and tasks will be to clean the left side of Tâmegas's river (at Sweet Chestnut trail) and conduct some natural regeneration of chestnut and some forest water species. Accommodation: volunteers will be accommodated at Casa de Cultura e Juventude de Amarante – Amarante's Youth and Culture House and main meals will be prepared by an fair trade organization (Cor de Tangerina) managing a vegetarian and biological restaurant. Language: English and Portuguese Terminal/Region: The reference will always be the Amarante Tourism Station (Amarante Town Hall building – Alameda Teixeira de Pascoaes) and the contact phone will always be the mobile phone no. (+351) 913 051 999 (Miguel Pinto). LISBON - PORTO By train: Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station (every hour beginning at 05:55 am until 06:55 pm) – Porto / Campanhã Railway Station (hour beginning at 09:05 am until 09:05 pm 09:05) – Ticket price: from € 19,50 to €27,50 (For further information see http://www.cp.pt) By bus: Lisbon (every hour starting at 07:00 am until 12:00 am and 03:00 pm) – Porto (10:25 am; 11:30 am; 12:25 am; 03:30 pm; 06:30 pm) – Ticket price: € 15,50 (For further information see http://www.redeexpressos.pt) PORTO-AMARANTE By train: Porto (07:26 am; 11:26 am; 03:26 pm) Changing at Livração - Amarante: (08:54 am; 12:54 pm; 04:54 pm). Ticket price: € 6,87 (For further information see http://www.cp.pt) By bus: Porto (07:00 am; 08:00 am; 09:00 am; 10:00 am; 11:00 am; 01:00 pm; 03:00 pm) – Amarante (07:50 am; 08:50 am; 09:50 am; 10:50 am; 11:50 am; 01:50 pm; 03:50 pm) – Ticket price: € 5,20 (For further information see http://www.rodonorte.pt) Number of Volunteers: 20 2. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 15, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-1 d’Orfeu River World Camp, Águeda, Portugal Work: d’Orfeu River World Camp aims at promoting interaction between young people and local community and its environmental and social cultural patrimony through spaces optimization/recovery, creation and maintenance of structures supporting association’s activities as well as communitarian activities such as Rio Povo – platform event of multi artistic scope. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated at d’Ormitorium, the artistic permanent residence for foreign volunteers hosted by d’Orfeu. Except breakfasts and coffee-breaks, the meals will be taken in canteens of local entities. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: Lisbon - Águeda By train from Lisbon (Lisbon - Aveiro + Aveiro Águeda): • 30 of June – Lisbon 02:09 pm – Águeda 06:21 pm or Lisbon 04:09 pm – Águeda 07:07 pm • 01 of July – Lisbon 07:09 am – Águeda 11:11 am or 08:09 am – Águeda 3. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-2 Pedrógão Adventure 2008, Coimbrão, Portugal Work: Camp’s theme is related to tracks cleaning and clearing up, biking track construction, leisure park preparation and suspended bridges circuit. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in camping tents at Parque de Campismo do Pedrógão – Pedrógão Camping Park. Meals will be served in restaurant. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to reach Leiria LISBON - LEIRIA (138 km) Departure: (07:00 am; 08:30 am; 09:00 am; 10:30 am; 12:00; 02:30 pm; 03:45 pm; 04:30 pm; 06:15 pm; 07:00 pm) Arrival: (09:15 am; 10:15 am; 11:30 am; 12:15 pm; 02:15 pm; 04:45 pm; 05:30 pm; 06:25 pm; 08:15 pm; 09:15 pm). Ticket price: €10. Frequency: Daily Further Information in http://rede-expressos.pt Number of Volunteers: 20 4. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 15, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-2 The Village and it’s People, Santa Comba Dão, Portugal Work: The working part of this Camp is constituted of 5 working hours at most, per day, of training, pictures/images collecting and organisation of the Festival of short movies called “CURTES”. The methodology of collecting information and its preservation through time consists of making short movies, where the participants of the Camp, together with other youngsters of the village, will show their personal ideas about the “Village and it is People”. Young participants on this project will benefit, totally free of charge, of special training, under the format of Technical Workshops of Video and Multimedia. Study: The theme of the Camp is about preservation and valuing the historical and cultural human heritage,; the assumption and the consciousness of its vital importance and the contribution of the preservation of the cultural identity of a region; developing bounds of union and sharing among the members of a community Accommodation: lodgement will be assured in a Youth Centre with several dormitories; main meals will be made by the volunteers and the 83 animators, in the Youth Centre which is properly equipped with a kitchen and dinning room. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to get to Santa Comba Dão / Study: Joaninho? Local Animators and Volunteers will pick up the participants at the train or bus station of Santa Comba Dão. Please see www.cp.pt and www.redeexpressos.pt. From Lisbon: 1st option: Intercidades Train (After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the Santa Apolónia Train Station. There you have the following train departures to Santa Comba Dão: 8h01m and 11h55m. Arriving time to Santa Comba Dão: 10h53 or 14h47. The cost of the ticket is €15,50. ; 2nd Option: Express BUS to Santa Comba Dão. After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the BUS Station of Sete Rios. There you can pick an express bus to Santa Comba Dão in the following time: 10h30m – arriving at Santa Comba Dão about 14h00. Ticket cost: €11.20 From Oporto: 1st option: Intercidades/ Regional Train - From this city the itinerary s the following: Oporto/Campanhã Train Station – Pampilhosa Train Station (with changing train) – Santa Comba Dão. Departure from Oporto/Campanhã: 10h15m; arrinving to Pampilhosa Station: 11h40m; Departure from Pampilhosa Station, after changing train: 12h03; arriving Santa Comba Dão: 12h35m. Ticket cost: From Oporto to Pampilhosa: €12.50. From Pampilhosa to Santa Comba Dão: €6.40. Number of Volunteers: 20 5. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-3 ÉvoraYouth in Action´, Évora, Portugal Work: sportive events liveliness and promotion for Evora young people living near green areas. We will do sportive animation addressed to children and young people that are in green areas of évora, will be done as well as experiences exchanging between participants. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated at Évora Senior University building. Meals will be served in the same place, prepared by a catering company. Language: Portuguese, English and French Terminal/Region: How to reach Évora? LISBON – ÉVORA (131 km) By train: Lisbon/ Oriente Railway Station – Évora Railway Station; Train (Intercidades): Departure (07:51 am; 01:51 pm; 05:51 pm). Arrival (09:50 am; 03:50 pm; 07:50 pm). Ticket price: €10,00 Train (Intercidades and Regional): Departure (06:51 pm). Arrival (08:57 pm). Ticket price: €11,50 Further Information in www.cp.pt By bus: Lisbon/ Sete Rios Bus Station – Évora Bus Station; Departure: (08:00 am; 08:30 am; 09:30 am; 10:30 am; 11:45 am; 12:00; 01:45 pm; 02:15 pm; 04:00 pm; 05:15 pm; 05:45 pm; 07:30 pm; 08:30 pm; 10:00 pm) Arrival: (09:30 am; 10:15 am; 11:00 am; 12:15 pm; 01:35 pm; 01:30 pm; 03:15 pm; 04:50 pm; 05:45 pm; 07:00 pm; 07:15 pm; 09:00 pm; 10:15 pm; 11:45 pm). Ticket price: 10.80 €. Frequency: Daily Further Information in http://www.redeexpressos.pt/ Number of Volunteers: 20 6. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 8, 2008, End: July 22, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-3 Revitalizing Villages from Pulo do Lobo, Mértola, Portugal Work: Tasks of up-keeping and recovery the natural and constructed heritage of Amendoeira da Serra, Mosteira, Corte Gafo de Baixo, Corte Gafo de Cima Villages. Some of these activities may be physically demanding. Accommodation: Hosting Center - Centro de Acolhimento da Amendoeira da Serra (CAAS), in Amendoeira da Serra – Mértola. Language: Portuguese and English Extra info: Camp responsible Marta Afonso Phone: 00 351 286 610 000 Email: [email protected] Auxiliar contact Patrícia Turra Phone: 00 351 286 610 000 Email: [email protected] Number of Volunteers: 14 7. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-4 INTERCULTURALID@DES, Sanguedo, Portugal Work: We want with this project promoting intercultural dialogue and create spaces to promote a intercultural learning; to raise to awareness and mutual respect for diversity, and allow the knowledge of other cultures and regions. The organization prepared some workshops in order to prepare and improve the performance of young people in the fieldwork and to interact with the people and with the environment. Accommodation: The accommodation will be in the headquarters of the Association, in rooms equipped with 8 / 10 single beds, access to bathrooms, locker rooms, kitchen and gym. Each volunteer will have available a set of sheets and a pillow. The food will be made by participants with the help of a cook and / or in the restaurant. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to reach to Sanguedo? Option 1: Train | Lisbon - Sanguedo Board Station of Oriente destined to Porto Campanhã (regular times between 6:00 and 21:30). Then, should embark on the train of Porto - Campanhã to Porto Study: Bento (Regular Hours, intervals of approximately 5 minutes). Then moving up walk (about 5 minutes) to Batalha Square where they will have to take a bus from the Alsa City (preferably) to Sanguedo (Church) and go about 500 meters to the place of the field. Optionally may travel on buses from Auto Viação Feirense, but they have less regular schedules for Lourosa / Sanguedo. More information www.cp.pt Option 2: Bus | Lisbon Sanguedo Board Station of Oriente, catch the coach from Renex destined to Feira/Porto. Then moving up walk (about 10 minutes) to the Hospital where you should embark on a bus of Auto Viação Feirense destined for Lourosa / Sanguedo. More information on www.renex.pt (only available in Portuguese) Extra info: Do not advise travel after the 15:00 for departures in Lisbon since buses between Porto - Sanguedo and Santa Maria Fair Sanguedo cease to operate after the 19:30. The trip by taxi is more expensive, and the 84 approximately € 0.42 per km. Number of Volunteers: 20 8. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-4 Arqueoroma, freixo de Numão, Portugal ARCH Work: The objective of this program is to give continuity to an archeological research project and the desire to turn the archeological place into a museum that has been developed since 1980. - Maintenance and restoration aiming at turning the archeological place into a museum; - Methodological digging, with an archaeologist help; - Soil riddling and floating aiming at collecting different elements (coals, seeds, bones …) for analysis; - Materials washing and labeling. Accommodation: volunteers will be accommodated at ACDR Youth Centre, composed of 2 dormitories and 8 rooms. Meals will be served in the youth centre restaurant. Terminal/Region: How to reach Freixo de Numão: 1st option – By car - Coming from Porto use A25 road until Celorico da Beira turning to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. 4 Km before Vila Nova de Foz Côa use national road 222 towards Freixo de Numão. - Coming from Lisbon or south use A23 road in Torres Vedras towards Guarda and use A25 road until Celorico da Beira changing to IP2 road towards Vila Nova de Foz Côa. 4 Km before Vila Nova de Foz Côa use national road 222 towards Freixo de Numão. - Coming from Spain use A25 road until Celorico da Beira and turn to IP2 road towards Vila Nova de Foz Côa. 4 Km before Vila Nova de Foz Côa use national road 222 towards Freixo de Numão. 2nd option – By bus Coming from anywhere in Portugal, catch a bus to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Please contact ACDR (phone no. 00351 279 789 573) in advance so that we can pick you up at the Bus Station. Coming from abroad take your way to Guarda where you will catch a bus to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Please contact ACDR (phone no. 00351 279 789 573) in advance so that we can pick you up at the Bus Station. 3rd option – By train Coming from Porto catch a bus at Douro’s line, Campanhã Railway Station or Study: Bento Railway Station until Freixo de Numão – Mós do Douro Railway Station. Please contact ACDR (phone no. 00351 279 789 573) in advance so that we can pick you up at the Railway Station because there are no other transfers to Freixo de Numão. Coming from abroad take your way to Guarda and catch a bus to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Please contact ACDR (phone no. 00351 279 789 573) in advance so that we can pick you up at the Bus Station. Number of Volunteers: 20 9. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-5 The Fantasy World, Santa Comba Dão, Portugal Work: The Camp subject is about communitarian and social intervention and it’s objectives are: to develop artistic workshops, for a two week period of time, lasting 5 hours a day, involving different age groups: children 10. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-5 A Moving Village, Santa Comba Dão, Portugal SPORT Work: The camp subject is about social and communitarian intervention, Sports and Health – Intergenerational Contacts and Equal Opportunities. This Camp intends to benefit every one involved, both direct and indirectly, with two weeks in Movement, by giving to the entire community a Show of different sports, happening simultaneously in different grounds of the Municipality of Santa Comba Dão. Different Sports, from the most radical ones, like Slide, Rappel, TT, to the most traditional ones like traditional community games, 85 promoting this way the intergenerational contacts and the richness of tits knowledge and life experiences. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to get to Santa Comba Dão / Study: Joaninho? Local Animators and Volunteers will pick up the participants at the train or bus station of Santa Comba Dão. Please see www.cp.pt and www.redeexpressos.pt. From Lisbon: 1st option: Intercidades Train (After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the Santa Apolónia Train Station. There you have the following train departures to Santa Comba Dão: 8h01m and 11h55m. Arriving time to Santa Comba Dão: 10h53 or 14h47. The cost of the ticket is €15,50. ; 2nd Option: Express BUS to Santa Comba Dão. After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the BUS Station of Sete Rios. There you can pick an express bus to Santa Comba Dão in the following time: 10h30m – arriving at Santa Comba Dão about 14h00. Ticket cost: €11.20 From Oporto: 1st option: Intercidades/ Regional Train - From this city the itinerary s the following: Oporto/Campanhã Train Station – Pampilhosa Train Station (with changing train) – Santa Comba Dão. Departure from Oporto/Campanhã: 10h15m; arrinving to Pampilhosa Station: 11h40m; Departure from Pampilhosa Station, after changing train: 12h03; arriving Santa Comba Dão: 12h35m. Ticket cost: From Oporto to Pampilhosa: €12.50. From Pampilhosa to Santa Comba Dão: €6.40. Number of Volunteers: 20 11. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-6 Dream of Jazz, Loulé, Portugal FEST Work: The project Dream of Jazz is strictly connected to the International Loulé Jazz Festival, mostly because this one was created to help in the promotion of the Festival. Besides the tasks of promotion/publicity, in the days of the shows part of the logistic of the Festival will be also in charge of the volunteers of the camp, but always saving time so that the participants can assist the shows. Accommodation: The accommodation will be in a Gym of a school, and the food will be prepared by a cooker. Language: English Terminal/Region: FARO Airport distances 15 KM from Loulé The organization will provide transportation from Faro airport to Loulé, for that to happen the participants must contact the organization to inform the hour of the arrival. LISBON-LOULÈ By train: Lisbon/ Station Oriente (08:40; 10:20; 13:20; 17:20; 18:40) = Price changes between 19€ or 17,50€ By train: Porto/Loulé (05:47; 06:52; 09:47; 13:47; 15:47) = Price changes between 46,50€ / 37,00€ or 45,00€ (More information’s in: http://www.cp.pt) By Bus (daily): Lisbon (08:15; 10:30; 12:30; 15:15; 18:30) = Price 17.50€ By Bus (Monday to Friday, except Holidays): Porto (06:00; 08:00; 10:30; 14:00) = Price 24€ (More information’s in: http://www.rede-expressos.pt ) Number of Volunteers: 14 12. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 16, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-7 13. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 16, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-6 Mãos À Obra – Let’s do itt, Vilar Formoso, Portugal Work: Our aim is to improve our sports facilities by creating a new area which will allow us to organize other kind of outdoor activities like mini-golf and athletics and some extreme sports such as sliding, escalade, rappel and skating. Accommodation: They’re assured by the association and the community center Language: Portuguese, French and Spanish Terminal/Region: How to get here By train: from Lisbon, Porto or abroad. Take the train to Vilar Formoso. You can hop off in Aldeia de Study: Sebastiao or Vilar Formoso. Call us and we’ll pick you up at the train station. By bus or car: From Lisbon: take the highway A1 to Torres Novas and then pick the A23 to Guarda, when you get there take the A25 to Vilar Formoso From Porto: take the highway A1 to Mealhada and then take the A25 to Vilar Formoso From abroad: Vilar Formoso is the Portuguese town in the border with Spain, ring us when you get there and we’ll pick you up. Number of Volunteers: 20 14. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 16, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-7 YouthEvora: Sport for all!, Évora, Portugal SPORT Work: Organization main aims for this work camp are: sportive events liveliness and promotion for young people living in rural areas 86 near Évora. The activities will be done in the green areas of the rural areas. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated at Évora Senior University building. Meals will be served in the same place, prepared by a catering company Language: Portuguese, English and French Terminal/Region: How to reach Évora? LISBON – ÉVORA (131 km) By train: Lisbon/ Oriente Railway Station – Évora Railway Station; Train (Intercidades): Departure (07:51 am; 01:51 pm; 05:51 pm). Arrival (09:50 am; 03:50 pm; 07:50 pm). Ticket price: €10,00 Train (Intercidades and Regional): Departure (06:51 pm). Arrival (08:57 pm). Ticket price: €11,50 Further Information in www.cp.pt By bus: Lisbon/ Sete Rios Bus Station – Évora Bus Station; Departure: (08:00 am; 08:30 am; 09:30 am; 10:30 am; 11:45 am; 12:00; 01:45 pm; 02:15 pm; 04:00 pm; 05:15 pm; 05:45 pm; 07:30 pm; 08:30 pm; 10:00 pm) Arrival: (09:30 am; 10:15 am; 11:00 am; 12:15 pm; 01:35 pm; 01:30 pm; 03:15 pm; 04:50 pm; 05:45 pm; 07:00 pm; 07:15 pm; 09:00 pm; 10:15 pm; 11:45 pm). Ticket price: 10.80 €. Frequency: Daily Further Information in http://www.redeexpressos.pt/ Number of Volunteers: 20 15. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 17, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-8 Avanca 2008 International Work camp, Avanca, Portugal Study: With more than two decades of existence, Cine-Club of Avanca produces, distributes and exhibits cinema works and audiovisuals beyond organizing, since 1997, the International Meeting of Cinema, Television, Video and Multimedia&;. Volunteers in this work camp are involved in various levels of the organization, providing a determinant support for the success of this International Meeting. Being AVANCA an idea sharing favored space, creative fusion and cultural interchange between, professionals, students and cinema and multimedia lovers, IWC volunteers will naturally participate and dive in this international, culture and creative atmosphere. Accommodation: lodgment will be in tents in a specific place of Egas Moniz School, in Avanca School cook will provide meals. Some of these meals will take place in restaurants of Avanca Language: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish Terminal/Region: How to get to Avanca? To Foreign Volunteers that travel to Portugal by plane: Getting to Avanca since the International Airport of Lisbon www.ana.pt 1.Bus transfer to the train station of Lisboa-Santa Apolónia;. www.carris.pt or by Taxi. 2.Intercity Train Lisboa–Santa Apolónia – Aveiro or ALFA service train Lisboa-Santa Apolónia – Aveiro www.cp.pt 3.Urban Train North railway - AveiroAvanca www.cp.pt Getting to Avanca since the International Airport of Oporto www.ana.pt 1.Surface subway transfer to the train station of Porto- São Bento www.metrodoporto.pt or by Taxi. 2.Urban Train North railway - Porto - São Bento - Avanca www.cp.pt Number of Volunteers: 20 16. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 17. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-9 Chã da Bica, Montalvo, Portugal ARCH Work: This work aims at continuing the digging started in 1999 in Chã da Bica archaeological station. Discoveries allow us to say that we are in the presence of a tardo roman thermal building of middle of III/IV century a.C. Field work will essentially consist of digging, gathering and registration of cultural materials, temporary storage of findings, design, topography and topographical survey. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in their own camping tents at Constância Camping Park. Lunch and dinner will be served at Constância E.B.2.3/S Luis de Camões School. Language: Portuguese, English and French Terminal/Region: How to reach Constância? Prior to reach Constância, you must reach Entroncamento. To reach Entroncamento: By train from Lisbon: 1st option Intercidades Train. Departure from Oriente Railway Station (Lisbon) - 01.04 pm. Arrival to Entroncamento Railway Station - 02.04 pm. Ticket price 10€. After your arrival to Entroncamento Railway Station please contact us (914738379 or 962873840) and we will pick you up. 2nd option Regional Train. Departure from Oriente Railway Station (Lisbon) - 01.22 pm. Arrival to Entroncamento Railway Station – 02.41 pm. Ticket price: € 7,50. After your arrival to Entroncamento Railway Station please contact us (914738379 or 962873840) and we will pick you up. Number of Volunteers: 20 87 18. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 25, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-10 Óbidos for everyone, Óbidos, Portugal Work: -Offering thematic visits to get familiar with the Portuguese region. -Offering the contact with nature in many ways, such as the speleological way. -Having contact with other cultures. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accomodated in the Óbidos sport complex Language: Portuguese, English, French Terminal/Region: How to reach Óbidos: -Train – DEPARTURE, Gare do oriente station, Lisbon (5:38, 6:38, 9:57, 17:17, 19:57) ARRIVAL Óbidos(8:16, 9:32, 13:03, 19:57, 22:48) -Bus (Rápida Verde) – DEPARTURE, Campo Grande station, Lisbon (8:15, 9:30, 12:00, 13:15, 15:45, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15, 20:15, 21:00) ARRIVAL Óbidos(9:20, 10:35, 13:10, 14:20, 16:55, 18:20, 19:25, 20:25, 21:20, 22:05) Furter information: Trains www.cp.pt Buswww.rodotejo.pt and http://rede-expressos.pt Number of Volunteers: 20 19. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 28, 2008, End: August 11, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-11 Baco – Vale de Mouro, Coriscada, Portugal ARCH Work: Camp main objectives are: invigorating Vale do Mouro archeological project, divulging this patrimony, the local culture and the council. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in building. They will be in charge of its organization and maintenance and main meals will be prepared by workers of the Association Language: Portuguese and French Terminal/Region: By train, from Lisbon to Celorico da Beira Railway Station or to Vila Franca das Naves Railway Station. Then catch a taxi (CSC may transport you in case of being contacted). In case you are coming from Porto you have to change train in Pampilhosa Railway Station. By bus (Joaltur), leaving Lisbon at 08:00 am near Sete Rios towards Vila Nova de Foz Côa. You must leave the bus in Rabaçal cross-roads (Meda Council) by 02:00 pm and proceed on foot during 15 minutes (you may contact the association for transport). Lisboa – Guarda train schedule Number of Volunteers: 20 20. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:July 28, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-9 Dancing in the world, Carvalhais, Portugal Work: The camp’s theme is connected to the preparation and organization of a international world dance festival. Participants will have the opportunity to know the region’s natural and cultural patrimony. The program will include entertainment and inter cultural exchange of activities as well as dance workshops. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in tents at Parque de Campismo do Bioparque – Bioparque Camping. Main meals will be prepared by participants with youth leaders’ help. Language: Portuguese, English and French Terminal/Region: How to reach Carvalhais? By bus from Lisbon 1st option Express Bus (Rede Expressos): Lisbon – Study: Pedro do Sul Departure – 02:00 pm; Arrival – 06:15 pm By bus from Porto 1st option Express Bus (Rede Expressos): Porto Study: Pedro do Sul Departure – 05:15 pm (bus changing in Albergaria); Arrival – 07:20 pm Go to: www.rede-expressos.pt Number of Volunteers: 20 21. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-12 Chalcedony, Braga, Portugal Work: The camp’s theme is related to environment and consists of infesting cleaning tasks in Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês – National Park of Peneda-Gerês, Park’s nursery up-keeping, works for Associação Pedras Brancas – Association White Rocks (involving linen cycle), works in the newer Garrano centre, fluvial beach cleaning. Accommodation: participants will be accommodated at Associação Pedras Brancas – White Rocks Association; food will be prepared by volunteers with the responsible cooker help. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to reach Braga? From Lisbon: 1st option (Train) Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station - Braga: Catch a train (Intercidades or Alfa Pendular) to Braga’s Railway Station. Information in http://www.cp.pt 2nd option (Bus) 31 of July: Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station (01:00 pm) – Braga (05:30 pm): ticket price: € 17.50 01 of August: Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station (09:00 am) – Braga (01:30 pm); ticket price: € 17.50 Information in http://www.renex.pt From Porto: 1st option (Train) Porto Campanhã – Braga Catch a train (Intercidades or Alfa Pendular or Urbano) to Braga’s Railway Station. Information in http://www.cp.pt 2nd option (Bus) 31 of July: Porto (04:30 pm) – Braga (05:30 pm); ticket price: € 4.50 01 of Agosto: Porto (12h00 am) – Braga (01h30 pm); ticket price: € 4.50 Information In http://www.renex.pt Number of Volunteers: 20 22. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-13 Nature Conservation in the National Park of Peneda Gerês, Ponte da Barca, Portugal Work: The main objective of this project is to allow young people the opportunity to contribute to nature conservation in Portugal´s only national park, by carrying out activities that follow the principles of nature conservation and sustainability in line with local traditions and by involving the residents of the local rural community. In the morning, participants will be involved in volunteer work.The volunteers’ tasks will consist of defining, cleaning and interpret walking trails and possibly identify other opportunities for activities in the natural environment. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to reach Lindoso? To get to Lindoso, you must first reach Ponte da 88 Barca, except if you are traveling on Eurolines which has a stop in Lindoso. To get to Ponte da Barca: From Lisbon By train (option A): Lisboa St.ª Apolónia - Braga (option B): Lisboa St.ª Apolónia - Viana do Castelo (via Porto) Information at http://www.cp.pt By bus (Barquense): Lisboa (Gare do Oriente) at 13h00-Ponte daBarca Information at http://www.barquenseviagens.com or [email protected] or tel. 00 351 258 452842 From Porto- By train (option A): Porto Campanhã - Braga (option B): Porto Campanhã - Viana do Castelo Information at http://www.cp.pt By bus (Barquense): Porto (Campo Mártires da Pátria) at 17h45-Ponte da Barca From Braga By bus: Braga (several departure times)-Ponte da Barca on Salvador Alves Pereira (tel. 00 351 258 521504 or 00 351 258 521 303) or Barquense at 19h00. From Viana do Castelo- By bus (Barquense): Viana (12h15)-Ponte da Barca By bus (AV Cura): Viana (12h30 and 13h30)-Ponte da Barca. More information at [email protected] or tel. 00 351 258 806 839 From Ponte da Barca – By bus: Ponte da Barca (12h10 and 18h20) to (Parada) Lindoso on Salvador Alves Pereira (tel. 00 351 258 521504 or 00 351 258 521 303) Extra info: Mobile phone no.: +351.96 70 50 038 E-mail: [email protected] Contact person: Carlos Fernandes Number of Volunteers: 20 23. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-10 Flavours of Native Land, Santa Comba Dão, Portugal Work: This Camp intends to preserve the history and the ancient recipes and put them in real practice, exhibiting the products in a Gastronomy Fair, basically of desserts. Interviews and practical workshops have as main objectives to collect testimonies and life stories about traditional cooking practices, enhancing the “Hows”, the whys” and the “what for”, promoting real intercultural dialogues at the dinning table, around the most delicious desserts of ancient times, from today and perhaps from the future…All the recipes will be preserved on a DVD e the special flavours can be tasted in the Gastronomic Fair. Accommodation: lodgement will be assured in a Youth Centre with several dormitories; main meals will be made by the volunteers and the animators, in the Youth Centre which is properly equipped with a kitchen and dinning room. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to get to Santa Comba Dão / Study: Joaninho? Local Animators and Volunteers will pick up the participants at the train or bus station of Santa Comba Dão. Please see www.cp.pt and www.redeexpressos.pt. From Lisbon: 1st option: Intercidades Train (After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the Santa Apolónia Train Station. There you have the following train departures to Santa Comba Dão: 8h01m and 11h55m. Arriving time to Santa Comba Dão: 10h53 or 14h47. The cost of the ticket is €15,50. ; 2nd Option: Express BUS to Santa Comba Dão. After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the BUS Station of Sete Rios. There you can pick an express bus to Santa Comba Dão in the following time: 10h30m – arriving at Santa 24. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-11 A village meeting: São Lourenço’s Party, Santa Comba Dão, Portugal Study: This Camp intends to preserve a tradition – St. Lawrence Party. In 2007, for several reason the celebrations of St. Lawrence day didn’t take place. The Youth Association intends, in 2008, to bring back the tradition and with it bring together a whole village. Accommodation: lodgement will be assured in a Youth Centre with several dormitories; main meals will be made by the volunteers and the animators, in the Youth Centre which is properly equipped with a kitchen and dinning room. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to get to Santa Comba Dão / Study: Joaninho? Local Animators and Volunteers will pick up the participants at the train or bus station of Santa Comba Dão. Please see www.cp.pt and www.redeexpresos.pt. From Lisbon: 1st option: Intercidades Train (After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the Santa Apolónia Train Station. There you have the following train departures to Santa Comba Dão: 8h01m and 11h55m. Arriving time to Santa Comba Dão: 10h53 or 14h47. The cost of the ticket is €15,50. ; 2nd Option: Express BUS to Santa Comba Dão. After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the BUS Station of Sete Rios. There you can pick an express bus to Santa Comba Dão in the following time: 10h30m – arriving at Santa Comba Dão about 14h00. Ticket cost: €11.20 From Oporto: 1st option: Intercidades/ Regional Train - From this city the itinerary s the following: Oporto/Campanhã Train Station – Pampilhosa Train Station (with changing train) – Santa Comba Dão. Departure from Oporto/Campanhã: 10h15m; arrinving to Pampilhosa Station: 11h40m; Departure from Pampilhosa Station, after changing train: 12h03; arriving Santa Comba Dão: 12h35m. Ticket cost: From Oporto to Pampilhosa: €12.50. From Pampilhosa to Santa Comba Dão: €6.40 Number of Volunteers: 20 25. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-14 Apple\'s Route, Bragança, Portugal 89 Work: The theme of the field is related to the environment and the natural environment in general the purpose is to supply to a greater approximation of the various communities and to drawing up for Community. The specific objectives of the healthy field proceed to the cleaning up of the edges of the Maças river, maintenance of mills, tourist environmental walks, a warm welcoming with the local community, cleaning of left garbage, leisure times on kayaks walks, trips to the frontier villages between Portugal and Spain, debates on the river maças and his edges, finishing with a acquaintance next to this river. Accommodation: The accommodation will be at the communitarian home and eventually some days in tents in the Camping Park. The food will be made by volunteers and the presenters, as well as in restaurant. Language: Portuguese / Spanish / French Terminal/Region: How to get to Quintanilha Via Portugal Lisbon/Porto By train: Lisbon (Stª Apolónia) toward to Porto (Camapnhã) By bus (East Station) toward to Porto (Batalha Square or Trav. Passos Manuel) Timetable of the “Rede de Expressos e Rodo Norte”, 5 to 6 daily buses Porto/Bragança By bus (Praça da Batalha ou Trav Passos Manuel) toward to Bragança Timetable of the “Rede de Expressos e Rodo Norte”, 5 to 6 daily buses Bragança/Quintanilha By bus (Station) toward to Quintanilha Timetable of the “Rodo Norte”, departure at 16,30 Via Spain Madrid/Zamora By bus Zamora/International bridge to Quintanilha By bus 90 Km International bridge to Quintanilha/Quintanilha Number of Volunteers: 15 26. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 18, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:PT-IPJ-11-1 Solidarity!, Granja do Ulmeiro, Portugal Work: In what concerns specific objectives of August 2008 work camp, these combine in the promotion of a global, active and understanding volunteering. Thus the specific objectives are: Promoting co-responsible volunteering and youth understanding; Promoting a work camp to educate and train youngsters for local intervention; Persuading youngsters to be multipliers of social and understanding economies practices; Placing the camp at the disposal of Granja do Ulmeiro community; Promoting intercultural learning. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated at AJP International Centre building. Meals will be prepared by volunteers with youth leaders’ help. Language: Portuguese, English and Spanish Terminal/Region: How to reach Granja do Ulmeiro/Alfarelos? From LISBON By train (Lisbon-Oporto): Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station (02:09 pm; 03:39 pm; 04:09 pm) – Coimbra B (03:45 pm; 05:31 pm; 05:45 pm). Ticket prices: € 20,00 / € 15,00. (Further information in http://www.cp.pt ) By Bus: Lisbon (02:00 pm; 02:30 pm; 03:15 pm) – Coimbra (04:25 pm; 04:50 pm; 05:40 pm). Ticket price: € 10,80 (Further information in http://www.redeexpressos.pt ) To Granja do Ulmeiro/Alfarelos: By train: Coimbra B (04:43 pm; 05:25 pm; 06:23 pm) – Alfarelos (05:09 pm; 05:45 pm; 06:40 pm). Tichet price: € 1,32. From PORTO By train (Porto-Lisbon): Porto (02:52 pm; 03:47 pm; 04:47 pm) – Coimbra B (03:56 pm; 04:44 pm; 05:44 pm) Ticket price: € 15 / € 10,5; (Further 27. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:PT-IPJ-1-1 Intercutural Dialogue, Lisboa, Portugal KIDS Work: The workcamp will be in the Cultural Centre of Bairro da Quinta da Fonte, Apelação, in which the children and teenagers from the nearby social neighbourhood spend their free time. More or less 15,6% of the neighbourhood residents are foreigners, particularly from the Portuguese-speaking African countries During two weeks, the volunteers will participate in the implementation of certain activities that were previously planned and organized, for the children and teenagers that live in Bairro da Quinta da Fonte, Apelação. Additionally, the volunteers are expected to organise, as a team, leisure activities with the children and teenagers who use to go to the Centre. Accommodation: The volunteers will be hosted in the school of Apelação (15 minutes on foot from the Cultural Centre, where they will work). Tends will be provided by the school. Please bring your own sleeping bags and towels.Breakfast and dinner: will be prepared by the volunteers. lunch: Provided by the municipality. Language: English Terminal/Region: BY PLAIN: Once you are at the Lisbon Airport, You must take the bus number 208 or 750 (the bus costs more or less 1,35 euros and the travel lasts around 15 min) to Estação do Oriente and get off in the last stop. If you are planning to arrive to Apelação by different means, please inform us in advance to give you further details. CAMP COORDINATORS PHONE NUMBER Study: Patrícia: Tel (00351) 91 791 65 20; [email protected] Ana Castanho: Tel (00351) 96 313 96 88; [email protected] Number of Volunteers: 10 28. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 11, 2008, End: August 25, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-21 Arqueovento, Freixo de Numão, Portugal ARCH Work: The objective of this program is to give continuity to an archeological research project and the desire to turn the archeological place into a museum that has been developed since 1980 with the permanent support of this association and the Portuguese Youth Institute. -Maintenance and restoration aiming at turning the archeological place into a museum; Methodological digging, with an archaeologist help; -Soil riddling and floating aiming at collecting different elements (coals, seeds, bones …) for analysis; -Materials washing and labeling. Accommodation: volunteers will be 90 accommodated at ACDR Youth Centre, composed of 2 dormitories and 8 rooms. Meals will be served in the youth centre restaurant. Language: Portuguese, English and French Terminal/Region: 1st option – By car - Coming from Porto use A25 road until Celorico da Beira turning to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. 4 Km before Vila Nova de Foz Côa use national road 222 towards Freixo de Numão. - Coming from Lisbon or south use A23 road in Torres Vedras towards Guarda and use A25 road until Celorico da Beira changing to IP2 road towards Vila Nova de Foz Côa. 4 Km before Vila Nova de Foz Côa use national road 222 towards Freixo de Numão. - Coming from Spain use A25 road until Celorico da Beira and turn to IP2 road towards Vila Nova de Foz Côa. 4 Km before Vila Nova de Foz Côa use national road 222 towards Freixo de Numão. 2nd option – By bus Coming from anywhere in Portugal, catch a bus to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Please contact ACDR (phone no. 00351 279 789 573) in advance so that we can pick you up at the Bus Station. Coming from abroad take your way to Guarda where you will catch a bus to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Please contact ACDR (phone no. 00351 279 789 573) in advance so that we can pick you up at the Bus Station. 3rd option – By train Coming from Porto catch a bus at Douro’s line, Campanhã Railway Station or Study: Bento Railway Station until Freixo de Numão – Mós do Douro Railway Station. Please contact ACDR (phone no. 00351 279 789 573) in advance so that we can pick you up at the Railway Station because there are no other transfers to Freixo de Numão. Coming from abroad take your way to Guarda and catch a bus to Vila Nova de Foz Côa. Please contact ACDR (phone no. 00351 279 789 573) in advance so that we can pick you up at the Bus Station. Number of Volunteers: 20 29. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 13, 2008, End: August 26, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-15 Penha Garcia – On the route of fossils 2008, Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal HERI Work: The work planification includes the turistic guide to icnofossils, paleozoic museum maintenance, and paleontologist patrimony cleanning. We also have planned some visits to Monsanto and Idanha-a-Velha historical villages, “Parque Natural do Tejo Internacional” and “Gardunha” mountain. Accommodation: Accomodation will be provided in a particular house placed in a Penha Garcia farm. Meals will be prepared by participants with monitors help. Language: Portuguese, English and Spanish Terminal/Region: How to reach Penha Garcia: We wait you to arrive the 13th of August, till 17:00 o´clock, in the Castelo Branco Railway Station. The organization will provide the transport to Penha Garcia. To reach Castelo Branco city you can travel by train from Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station at 9:56 or 13:27 (further information in: www.cp.pt), or by bus from Lisbon (near the zoo) at 9:50, 13:00 or 14:00 and from Porto at 10:00 or 10:45 (further information in: www.rede-expressos.pt). It would be great if you could, previously, inform us about the prevision for your arrival. Number of Volunteers: 16 30. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 13, 2008, End: August 27, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-12 Traditional we also, Pechão, Portugal Work: The camp theme is related to Pechão Traditional Parties. There are different activities: cleaning, painting and signaling of the surrounding area as well as “small bridges” near the sport zone cleaning and painting. These activities will certainly give to young people a new contact with a different culture inserting them in an intercultural learning mind. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in male and female dormitories with cabins especially placed in Pechão Sport Zone multivalent rooms.Some meals will be prepared at Brejo’s Social Centre and in the camp and others will take place in restaurants. Some meals will be prepared with volunteers participation, namely in the Centre and in the camp. Menu will be composed of regional food but always considering participants’ nourishing needs and habits. Language: Portuguese, English and French Terminal/Region: How to reach Pechão? By train or bus from Lisbon: 1st option Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station – Faro / Olhão: Catch a train (Intercidades or Alfa) for Faro or Olhão Railway Station; then catch a bus from Faro or Olhão to Pechão (schedules and prices in Annex A) 2nd option Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station – Faro / Olhão: Catch a bus (Eva or Renex) for Faro or Olhão Bus Station; then catch another bus from Faro or Olhão to Pechão (schedules and prices in Annex A) By bus from Faro (airport): Option Faro Airport – Faro: Catch a bus (Urban) to Faro’s bus station; catch another bus from Faro to Pechão Number of Volunteers: 20 31. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 16, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-16 Adventure and Patrimony, Pombal, Portugal Work: Volunteers’ tasks will consist of cleaning the Anços River that springs up near Redinha. The participants will camp over at the installations of Quinta Sant’Ana. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to reach Pombal? LISBON - POMBAL (by train) AP N0. 123 Lisbon (Santa Apolonia Railway Station) - 08:00 am – Pombal Railway Station - 09:28 – Ticket price: € 26 IC N0. 511 Lisbon (Santa Apolonia Railway Station) - 08:30 am – Pombal Railway Station 10:12 - Ticket price: € 17 IC N0. 523 Lisbon (Santa Apolonia Railway Station) - 09:30 am – Pombal Railway Station 11:08 – Ticket price: € 17 Further information in http://www.cp.pt Extra info: Phone no.: +351.236 216 609 Fax no.: +351.236 216 609 e-mail: [email protected] Contact person: Gil Barros Number of Volunteers: 20 32. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 18, 2008, End: September 1, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-13 3 Points… environment, animation and culture 2008, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal 91 Work: Phase I – “The village of Arcos de Valdevez” - preparation of the working spaces definition of the animation types - preparation of the animation activities to develop with children Phase II – “Monte do Castelo Track Cleaning” pedestrian track recognition and cleaning cleaning of leisure spaces Phase III – “Community and Environment” - environmental and cultural sensitizing workshops - Rio Vez leisure spaces cleaning - Development of the animation activities near the children and the youngsters Accommodation: the volunteers will stay in “Pousadinha” a kind of Youth Hostel that belongs to the organization. This building was capacity to receive 30 persons at the same time; it was 7 rooms, 8 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 dinner room and a living room. Food: meals will be prepared by the volunteers with the help of the young leaders and/or the cook Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to arrive in Arcos de Valdevez? LISBON – BRAGA Train: Lisbon/Orient Railway Station (08:04; 14:04; 19:04) – Braga (11:55; 17:45; 22:45) (for further information consult www.cp.pt) Bus: Lisbon/Orient Railway Station (07:00; 08:30; 13:00; 15:00; 16:30) – Braga (11:30; 13:40; 17:30; 19:30; 22:10) (for further information consult www.renex.pt) In order to obtain information about the trip that you must do to come to Arcos de Valdevez you must contact us to the e-mail: [email protected] or to the phone number: 00351 258514026, we will give you all the information necessary. Number of Volunteers: 20 33. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 18, 2008, End: September 1, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:PT-IPJ-9-14 MIMICK YOURSELF, Santa Comba Dão, Portugal Work: The Camp subject is about social and communitarian intervention and Intercultural Dialogue. The camp aims to promote mobility and youth exchange of Portuguese and European youngsters and intercultural dialogue, without words, through non-formal educational processes – Mimicks and Clown Techniques. Youngsters will participate in several workshops of Clown Techniques and Circus Arts and they will prepare a final exercise on the theme Cultural Diversity that will be integrated in the 9th Theatre Festival of the Youth Association that will be presented to the whole Local Community. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to get to Santa Comba Dão / Study: Joaninho? Local Animators and Volunteers will pick up the participants at the train or bus station of Santa Comba Dão. Please see www.cp.pt and www.redeexpresos.pt. From Lisbon: 1st option: Intercidades Train (After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the Santa Apolónia Train Station. There you have the following train departures to Santa Comba Dão: 8h01m and 11h55m. Arriving time to Santa Comba Dão: 10h53 or 14h47. The cost of the ticket is €15,50. ; 2nd Option: Express BUS to Santa Comba Dão. After arriving at Lisbon please go (by taxi is the easiest way) to the BUS Station of Sete Rios. There you can pick an express bus to Santa Comba Dão in the 34. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 18, 2008, End: September 1, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-17 Euro.Abrantes III, Abrantes, Portugal Work: The camps’ theme is related to environment protection. It aims at carrying out environmental and leisure parks cleaning and maintaining tasks; rivulet fauna and flora cleaning and acknowledgement; ash trays cleaning and distribution at Nazaré beach; buildings façades and walls cleaning; waste gathering in Castelo de Almourol – Almourol Castle and Abrantes village; surveillance actions against fire, among others. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in an apartment leased by Cres.Ser and meals will be prepared by volunteers with a cooker’s help. Language: English and Portuguese Terminal/Region: How to reach Abrantes? By train from Lisbon: Train (Intercidades) (Lisboa – Oriente Railway Station – 07:18 pm – Abrantes – 08:49 pm) or Inter-Regional (Lisboa – Oriente Railway Station 12:18 pm – Abrantes 01:58 pm) Average ticket price: 10€ By bus from Lisbon: Sete Rios Bus Station (Rede Expresso – Lisbon) – 01:00 pm – Abrantes Bus Station – 02:15 pm; Average ticket price – 8€ Number of Volunteers: 18 35. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:August 31, 2008, End: September 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-18 Gândaras open to the World, Lousâ, Portugal Work: This Camp is developed attending to promotion citizenship for young people that was related to international dimension as a way to do citizenship pratices. Volunteers’ tasks will be: cleaning the mill and surrounding area; leisure activities; social communication with local community; cultural visits in the region. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in building. Meals will be prepared by volunteers with youth leaders help. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to reach Lousã? Prior to reach Lousã, you must reach Coimbra. And to reach Coimbra: By train: Lisbon/ Oriente Railway Station (11:04 am; 01:04 pm; 02:04 pm; 03:04 pm; 04:04 pm; 06:04 pm) – Coimbra B Railway Station (12:55 pm; 03:10 pm; 03:51 92 pm; 05:12 pm; 05:59 pm; 08:09 pm). Ticket price: € 18 / €15. Porto/ Campanhã Railway Station (10:15 am; 12:10 pm; 02:15 pm; 03:10 pm; 04:15 pm; 06:15 pm) – Coimbra B Railway Station (11:20 am; 01:25 pm; 03:20 pm; 04:30 pm; 05:17 pm; 07:20 pm) Ticket price: € 13/ € 10; (Further information in http://www.cp.pt ) By bus: Lisboa Bus Station (02:00 pm; 02:30 pm; 03:15 pm) – Coimbra Bus Station (04:25 pm; 04:50 pm; 05:40 pm). Ticket price: € 10,80 Porto Bus Station (02:00 pm; 02:30 pm; 04:30 pm) – Coimbra Bus Station (03:25 pm; 03:55 pm; 05:55 pm). Ticket price: € 10 (Further information in http://www.rede-expressos.pt ) Number of Volunteers: 15 36. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:September 1, 2008, End: September 15, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:PT-IPJ-5-1 Dialog for an intercultural suburb, Lousâ, Portugal Work: Regarding the objectives of the workcamp: We want to: –o promote intercultural learning -to organize pedagogical activities for children and young people –To develop non formal education methodologies –To motivate for responsible and active participation –To valorize the potential, creativity and dynamism of a group of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds –To give to know other kind of realities and forms of doing and working on social inclusion –To improve the physical and human conditions of the living contexts in this suburb Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a flat provided by the municipality. Meals will be prepared by volunteers with youth leaders’ help. Language: Portuguese, English , french and Spanish Terminal/Region: How to reach Coimbra / Bairros do Planalto? LISBON By train: Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station – Coimbra B / Ticket prices: € 20,00 / € 15,00. (Further information in http://www.cp.pt ) By Bus: Lisbon – Coimbra Ticket price: € 10,80 (Further information in http://www.rede-expressos.pt ) PORTO By train: Porto – Coimbra B - Ticket price: € 13 / € 14; (Further information in http://www.cp.pt ) By Bus: Porto – Coimbra - Ticket price: € 10 (Further information in http://www.redeexpressos.pt ) Number of Volunteers: 20 37. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:September 1, 2008, End: September 15, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:PT-IPJ-11-2 Intercultural Granja, Granja do Ulmeiro, Portugal Study: In what concerns specific objectives of September 2008 work camp, these combine in the promotion of a global, active and understanding volunteering. Thus the specific objectives are: Promoting co-responsible volunteering and youth understanding; Promoting a work camp to educate and train youth for local intervention; Persuading youth to be multipliers of social and understanding economies practices; Placing the camp at the disposal of Granja do Ulmeiro community; Promoting intercultural learning. 38. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:September 1, 2008, End: September 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-19 Biological agriculture, Carvalhais, Portugal AGRI Work: The camp’s theme is connected to learn techniques and advantages of the biological agriculture. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in student’s residence and/or tents at Parque de Campismo do Bioparque – Bioparque Camping. Main meals will be prepared by participants with youth leaders’ help. Language: Portuguese, English and French Terminal/Region: How to reach Carvalhais? By bus from Lisbon 1st option Express Bus (Rede Expressos): Lisbon – Study: Pedro do Sul -Departure – 02:00 pm; Arrival – 06:15 pm By bus from Porto 1st option Express Bus (Rede Expressos): Porto Study: Pedro do Sul -Departure – 05:15 pm (bus changing in Albergaria); Arrival – 07:20 pm Go to: www.rede-expressos.pt The ply between Study: Pedro do Sul and Carvalhais will be arranged by the Centre. Number of Volunteers: 20 39. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:September 5, 2008, End: September 19, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:PT-IPJ-11-3 Fair Trade and Bio Festivities, Amarante, Portugal Work: The theme of this International Workcamp is related to Fair Trade and Biological Production.Its objectives and tasks will be to know and spread the concepts sustaining Fair Trade and Biological Production, to help small biological producers of Amarante (vintage, cleaning, fruit and vegetables 93 gathering, aromatic herbs picking, etc.), to organize during 2\3 days an Fair and Biological Trade Market and visit stores and places selling Fair and Biological Trade products. Accommodation: volunteers will be accommodated at Casa de Cultura e Juventude de Amarante – Amarante's Youth and Culture House and main meals will be prepared by an fair trade organization (Cor de Tangerina) managing a vegetarian and biological restaurant. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to reach Amarante? The reference will always be the Amarante Tourism Station (Amarante Town Hall building – Alameda Teixeira de Pascoaes) and the contact phone will always be the mobile phone no. (+351) 913 051 999 (Miguel Pinto). LISBON - PORTO By train: Lisbon / Oriente Railway Station (every hour beginning at 05:55 am until 06:55 pm) – Porto / Campanhã Railway Station (hour beginning at 09:05 am until 09:05 pm 09:05) – Ticket price: from € 19,50 to €27,50 (For further information see http://www.cp.pt) By bus: Lisbon (every hour starting at 07:00 am until 12:00 am and 03:00 pm) – Porto (10:25 am; 11:30 am; 12:25 am; 03:30 pm; 06:30 pm) – Ticket price: € 15,50 (For further information see http://www.rede-expressos.pt) PORTOAMARANTE By train: Porto (07:26 am; 11:26 am; 03:26 pm) - Changing at Livração Amarante: (08:54 am; 12:54 pm; 04:54 pm). Ticket price: € 6,87 (For further information see http://www.cp.pt) By bus: Porto (07:00 am; 08:00 am; 09:00 am; 10:00 am; 11:00 am; 01:00 pm; 03:00 pm) – Amarante (07:50 am; 08:50 am; 09:50 am; 10:50 am; 11:50 am; 01:50 pm; 03:50 pm) – Ticket price: € 5,20 (For further information see http://www.rodonorte.pt) Number of Volunteers: 20 40. Portugal - IPJ Portugal Begin:September 14, 2008, End: September 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:PT-IPJ-6-20 Serra da Lousã Mills Track III, Lousâ, Portugal Work: Volunteers’ tasks will be: cleaning the mills and surrounding area; equip mills track with signs; leisure activities; social communication with local community; cultural visits in the region. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in building. Meals will be prepared by volunteers with youth leaders help. Language: Portuguese and English Terminal/Region: How to reach Lousã? Prior to reach Lousã, you must reach Coimbra. And to reach Coimbra: By train: Lisbon/ Oriente Railway Station (11:04 am; 01:04 pm; 02:04 pm; 03:04 pm; 04:04 pm; 06:04 pm) – Coimbra B Railway Station (12:55 pm; 03:10 pm; 03:51 pm; 05:12 pm; 05:59 pm; 08:09 pm). Ticket price: € 18 / €15. Porto/ Campanhã Railway Station (10:15 am; 12:10 pm; 02:15 pm; 03:10 pm; 04:15 pm; 06:15 pm) – Coimbra B Railway Station (11:20 am; 01:25 pm; 03:20 pm; 04:30 pm; 05:17 pm; 07:20 pm) Ticket price: € 13/ € 10; (Further information in http://www.cp.pt ) By bus: Lisboa Bus Station (02:00 pm; 02:30 pm; 03:15 pm) – Coimbra Bus Station (04:25 pm; 04:50 pm; 05:40 pm). Ticket price: € 10,80 Porto Bus Station (02:00 pm; 02:30 pm; 04:30 pm) – Coimbra Bus Station (03:25 pm; 03:55 pm; 05:55 pm). Ticket price: € 10 (Further information in http://www.rede-expressos.pt ) From Coimbra to Lousã: You must catch a sub . Romania - SCI Romania Begin:July 15, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RO-SCI-9-1 Matau Mãþãu is a village based south part of Romania, near Campulung Muscel. It is know for the highest hill in Romania (1017 m) and also for the largest number of intellectuals in the country. Accommodation: The volunteers will be hosted in a students' shelter. Toilets and washing places will be available. Work: During the workcamp the volunteers will help arranging a park for the people in Matau with benches and places where children can play. Study part: Meting local people who also participate in the works around the camp, presentation of the local traditions. The camp will also be visited by a Peace Messenger from SCI-Romania. Language: English Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Russia - Passage Zebra Russia Begin:June 5, 2008, End: June 21, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-PZ-9-1 MUSIC DIVING, Kaluga The festival Empty Hills(Kaluga region). Recently there have appeared more and more musicians whose style cannot be described within the frames of standard pop-culture. At the same time various original ways of promoting ideas have developed. These conditions were enough to start an annual nonformat music festival Empty Hills. The 5-day open-air event in June 2007 gathered 15000 people and more than 100 bands on 4 stages. The atmosphere of freedom, culture diversity, friendship, esthetical enjoyment and unity gave rise to a huge volunteer movement. The festival background developed into exceptional conditions for creative forms of promoting ideas of peace, human rights, environmental protection. Language: The festival camp is situated in the countryside among the cities of Moscow, Kaluga and Tula. It is far from civilization although the ambulance and the police will be present there. W. Volunteers will work about 6 hours a day and help with installing the stages, putting the decorations, registration of the participants, collecting garbage, selling T-shirts, distributing leaflets, taking lots of pictures and making notes. 2 volunteers of the group will help daily in the open-air canteen. After the event you will move to Kaluga or Moscow (to be confirmed) and make reports about the festival in English. These reports will be used on the English version of the website . Please note, that the work during the festival can be physically hard (but all open-air!) and the working schedule can vary from a day to a day (sometimes the help is necessary in the early morning when the trash from the night party is to be picked up). Please bring your camera! Accommodation: The conditions of your stay are very basic, even survival. You will stay in tents for 7 or 8 days – and in host families in 94 Tula/Kaluga/Moscow (to be confirmed). A sleeping bag and a sleeping mat are absolutely necessary. The eco-toilet will be available, but the shower will be naturally heated from the sun. Generally everybody at the festival swims in the river (please take your swimming suite, a cap and sun cream – it’s going to be sunny and hot!). Please note, that no Internet access and no telephone connection (except for emergent calls) will be available during the festival days, but you can easily use both during the city part. F. Volunteers will have meals in the open-air canteen of the festival. Please, inform us in advance if you are vegetarian. During the home stay the meals will be provided with the host family. E. The festival provides a wide range of entertainments: apart from high-quality music it offers drums and dance workshops, fire shows, etc. During your stay in a host family you will have a chance to try traditional Russian food and to learn more about the Russian culture. NB. Please note that the camp is not recommended to people with the poor health since the physical work is all in the open air (take a raincoat and hard shoes and long trousers & long-sleeved coat in case of a rain, mosquitoes and cross-country strolls), it can be hot during the day and the working schedule can be split into several sessions some of which are to be done even late at night or early in the morning. Number of Volunteers: 6 2. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:June 5, 2008, End: June 17, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-W4U-6-1 Moscow backwoods, Moscow Nature-historical park “Bitsevski Les” is situated in the south-west of Moscow. It’s a forest unique with its landscapes and interesting environment. There are ponds and springs, hills and meadows, you can easily meet lots of squirrels and birds in the forest. The park authority is located on the edge of the forest. It’s an enclosed territory where you can find squirrels, pheasants, ducks in the open-air cages, a pharmaceutical garden, exposition of rare plants, and benches perfect for sunbathing in free time :)The park authority is close to the metro station and a food/clothes market. The group task is to make a path to the class under open sky (about 5 m long); to make a ground under the class and to plant some bushes and flowers around it; to start verandah construction by the ecocentre building. Other time you will also take care of flowers and herbs, clean forest, plant the grass, cut bushes, and dig the ground round the trees. Also possible is one or two days visiting and helping some other Moscow parks.The camp will start from Russian language lessons to make you feel here more comfortable. The group will live in a school 2030 minutes walking (or 1 stop by metro) from the park authority in two classes on the floor on sport mats. Shower is very small with warm (not really hot) water. If the weather is fine and if you want it will be also possible to stay in tents in the territory of the park authority. You will do cooking by your own (so don’t forget recipes of your traditional food). Shopping will be done by the camp coordinators in the open-air market or supermarket with help of the kitchen team. We have Internet-access in the park authority, so it’s not a problem for mailing in the evenings. Sightseeing tour to Moscow famous places, including Kremlin and Red Square at the first weekend of the camp, excursions in the park 3. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:June 9, 2008, End: June 22, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:RU-SF-5-2 \"CENTAUR-1\", Karelia, Petrozavodsk Republic of Karelia is situated in the north-west part of Russia. The most of the territory is Taiga area and half of it is covered with forests of pines and birch trees. It is often said that Karelia consists of stones, lakes and forests. The region is famous for its high ecology and diversity of flora and fauna. The camp takes place in Petrozavodsk, the capital of Karelia republic which has been found by Piter the Great simultaneously with St.Petersburg in 1703. Initially it was a small settlement supplying the weapon factory. Nowadays it is a very nice, modern and clean city with highly developed industry and very active social life. The project is organized in cooperation with youth organization "Centaur" which is active in the field of work with disabled children especially using the method of horsing therapy. Work: Volunteers are expected to help to conduct the work with disabled children in a day-to-day life as well as during the horsing therapy as horse-breeders. Furthermore participants will look after the horses - help with cleaning, feeding and taking care of them. Also volunteers will be involved in renovation of fans of the riding-hall for horses, cleaning the territory for the new riding hall and probably in construction of the consumer services building. Study: Volunteers will be trained with the basic principles of conducting activities with children with disabilities as well as will get to know how to work with horses and use the horsingtherapy. Leisure time: Excursions round Petrozavodsk city and visits to local museums. Boat trips to islands. Sport activities and games such as football, volleyball, badminton etc. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the wood building of the youth organization (3 persons per room). The canteen is situated in the same building, volunteers will be asked to help with cooking. The shower is available in the next building of orphanage. In case of necessity volunteers could be hosted by families of Russian participants of the work camp. Language: English, any level of Russian is welcomed. Terminal/Region: Petrozavodsk train station and airport. 95 Location: Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia. Extra info: Don't forget to take a sleeping bag, warm and waterproof clothes, national music CDs, games and good mood. Number of Volunteers: 10 4. Russia - Ecocenter Zapovedniks Russia Begin:June 16, 2008, End: June 29, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-ECZ-6-1 Dealing with forest fire (Moscow region) The project is organized by Ecological Center Zapovedniks (ECZ) in cooperation with Greenpeace Russia and Administration of protected areas of Taldom. Nature Reserve Zhuravlinaya Rodina; and joined territory suffer from fire every summer. Often it happens because of local people, who burn dry grass. Every year hundreds of birds and animals die because of people's foolishness. There were also cases of people deaths and houses are burnt quiet often. The grey crane and many rare and Red Book's birds nest on the territory of the Reserve. That's why this place attracts ecotourists and birdwatchers. The main aim of the work camp is to teach volunteers how to deal with fire on the nature territories, including preventive measures against fire. We will work out a plan how to protect other green territories from fire in those regions, from which volunteers come from and where they can initiate such work upon return. Language: English, Russian could be useful. Work: lectures and practical trainings on extinguishing of fire; reconstruction of ecological trail, rubbish on river banks cleaning, help in a forest nursery in the ecologic station, ecologic lessons for local people. Accommodation: wooden house with beds. The house is in a village, the nearest town is in 10 km, Moscow is in 120 km. Toilet and shower are outside and very simple. Water from well. Banya (Russia sauna) is possible. Swimming in the pond. Cooking by themselves. Separate rubbish collecting. Study: Lecture or film about ecologic system in Russia, study trips, bird watching and plants learning, the Crane museum, excursion to the fire station. Terminal/Region: Moscow train station or airport. Qualifications: Motivation letter on separate list explaining how you plan to use this knowledge in future. 11 vols will be Russian. Number of Volunteers: 22 5. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:June 21, 2008, End: July 12, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-SF-9-1 \"FAR-FAR EAST\", Republic of Saha (Yakutia) The republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is part of Far East Federal district of the Russian Federation. The area of Yakutia territory is more than 3 million square kilometers; it is the fifth part of the country. The territory of Republic occupies almost all northeast part of the Asian continent, having stretched with the north on the south on 2000 km and from the west to the east - on 2500 km. Republic of Sakha is not only the biggest region of Russia, but also the most severe on climatic conditions. In the sharp continental climate of Yakutia the amplitude of fluctuations of temperature of air makes 100°C (from +40°C in the summer up to-60°C in the 6. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:June 23, 2008, End: July 6, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SF-6-1 \"SIBERIAN MIRACLE OF NATURE\", Krasnoyarsk, the river Mana Krasnoyarsk is the largest industrial and cultural center of Eastern Siberia, capital of Krasnoyarsk region. The jail was founded in 1628 in the center of Russia between small river Kachi and great Yenisei. The status of the city of Krasnoyarsk has received in 1690 when Siberia has been finally attached to Russia. In 1822 it became the center of the Yenisei province. There are unique landscapes, mountain landscapes, a mighty Siberian wood and well-known reserve "Stolby". This creation of the nature represents exotic rocky eminences among a taiga in spurs of East Sayan Mountains. Territory of reserve is 47 000 hectares. The camp is organized in cooperation with Ecological - computer center of Krasnoyarsk city which is working in the field of ecological education for youth. Work: The camp consists of 2 parts- ecological events in the Krasnoyarsk city and rafting along the river Mana. During work in city the volunteers will be asked to help in preparation for ecological campaigns and educational work for visitors of the reserve "Stolby" park of flora and fauna "Roev Ruchey", tourist complex "Bobrovyi Log". During rafting by the river Mana 96 the volunteers will have educational work among tourists, cleaning banks of the river. Also, volunteers will be asked to organize English and German lessons for Russians students participants of the camp. Study: Volunteers will get acquainted with specific Russian Siberian culture. Also volunteers will participate in ecological workshops. Leisure time: excursions round the city Krasnoyarsk, to museums, natural reserve "Stolby". During rafting by the river the volunteers will participate in carnival, play volleyball, traditional Russian games, walk in the forest. Accommodation: in Krasnoyarsk volunteers will live in the Russians families of camp's participants. During rafting along the river volunteers will live in tents, food will be prepared on fire. Language: English, Russian is welcome. Terminal/Region: Krasnoyarsk train station, airport Location: Krasnoyarsk region, Krasnoyarsk, Area Mansky, river Mana. Extra info: An encephalitis vacation is strongly recommended! Don't forget to take a sleeping bag, warm and waterproof clothes, crème against mosquitoes, national music CDs, games and good mood. Also it would be great if volunteers can bring a plate, a spoon and a cup (metal or plastic ones to use while rafting). Number of Volunteers: 8 7. Russia - Ecocenter Zapovedniks Russia Begin:June 23, 2008, End: July 5, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-ECZ-6-2 Park Kuz’minki, Moscow The project is organized by Ecological Center Zapovedniki (ECZ) and Nature Historical Park Kuz’minki. Kuz’minki is unique territory with beautiful nature and old architecture. The archeologists found steps of bee-hunters tribes who lived there in XI – XIII. Since that time beekeeping is very popular in there. In XVII Peter I presented these lands to the barons Stroganov’s when farmsteads were established. There are many rare birds and plants which are registered in the Red Book. In 2006 2 ecological trails were opened, one of them for handicapped children. Now Park is very famous and favorite recreation zone for many people. This fact has a back side – garbage in the Park and destroyed culture and nature objects. People can’t keep the Park in order enough to prevent all possible destruction and that’s why help of volunteers is very necessary and important. The aim of the project is to help the Park stuff take care of the Park territory, to promote volunteers ideas among local people and pay more attention to the Park’s life. The main work activity will take place in the Park administration (EcoCenter). The nearest metro station is in 30 minutes’ walk or in 15 min by bus. Language: English Work: volunteers will take care of flower garden and work in tree garden, to keep the farmstead and Park in order – to cut bushes, to improve landscape, to renovate an ecological tourist trail, to build duck-house; to organize and participate in the ecological action with and for the locals. Accommodation: kindergarten or school. More details about the accommodation TBC. Lunches in canteen, breakfasts and dinners cooked by yourself. Study: ecological and historical excursions – 8. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:June 28, 2008, End: July 17, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:RU-SCG-1-1 “Nukher gathers friends,” Barguzin valley Barguzin and Kurumkan regions of the Republic of Buryatia are situated to the north-east of lake Baikal in a picturesque valley of Barguzin river between two snow-covered mountain ridges. The valley is rich in natural and archeological monuments. Among them there are sacred places of Buryats: a bull-stone, healing mineral springs, and ancient rock paintings. Buryats constitute 30% of the 30,000 population of the valley. “Nukher” in Buryat-Mongolian means “friend,” “guard”. In 2006 “The First Nukher of Chingis khan” was produced by Ulan-Ude film studio “Urga” dedicated to the beginning of lifelong friendship between Chingis khan – Temijin and Boorchu, his 1st knight. Since it is the 1st film in Buryat devoted to the heroic forefathers of Buryat nation it has become an important phenomenon in contemporary life of the Buryats. What is it to be a modern nukher? How to adapt new ideas to ancient traditions? The main idea of the workcamp “Nukher gathers friends” is to promote liberal values, human rights education and intercultural dialogue. Being a part of the YTNF project the workcamp will contribute to the overcoming of isolation of Buryat villagers and their inclusion into global democratic processes. Volunteers should bring with them materials in order to present situation with human rights in their countries in an innovative and creative way. Study: The vols will stay in a typical Buryat village and will learn Buryat culture via communication with local inhabitants and vols. They will also have a short introduction into Buryat history and traditions. Horse has always had an important place in Buryat-Mongolian life and culture being a close friend of a nomad. As Buryat epics say, a hero and his destrier are born on the same day. Many poetic words and songs are devoted to the horse in Buryat oral tradition. The vols will learn the Buryat way of horse rearing and horsemanship. Work: traveling on horseback to Buryat villages giving HR presentations. In order to promote Buryat culture and language “The First Nukher of Chingis khan” will be shown in Buryat villages as a part of HR presentations. Accommodation: In a village school. Sleeping bags are required. Number of Volunteers: 24 9. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 13, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-W4U-9-1 Groooooshine Grooooove,Samara region Samara Region is situated in the midland of Russia. It is considered one of the most beautiful places in the country because of its picturesque landscapes and favorable geographical position. Long rows of Zhiguli 97 Mountains stretch along the biggest river in Europe - Volga. Samara has a rich history and cultural life. There are many historical monuments, old buildings and museums, theatres and exhibitions here. Every summer, Samara hosts the Grushin Festival, devoted to a musical genre called "Bard singing". These are lyrical songs usually accompanied by the guitar and comparable with the French chanson. Some 150 thousand fans from all over the Russia, Ukraine and other countries come to listen to performances by the most famous artists in the genre. People live in tents during the festival and while direct personal contact among the fans and performers is a big part of the fun. Work: The project consists of two parts: first, the assistance in organizing the Grushin festival, the annual national festival of bard music. The second part of the project will deal with preparation of the performance of the modern Russian children fairy- tale and later on the international and Russian volunteers will visit some children summer camps of Samara region with the show. Accommodation: For the period of the festival you will live in tents and cook by yourselves. Please, bring the national recipes. When the festival is over you will be engaged in the territory cleaning together with the rest of the staff. Then you go back to Samara and will live in the SSTTU dormitory. For the boarding school #117 in Samara accommodation will be provided in a classrooms. Girls will live in one room and boys in another with shared toilet and bathroom. You will cook by your own in a kitchen of the school. Free time activities. Festival: you can take sunbaths and swim in the river Volga as well as take part in concerts and sports competitions (football, boating, sailing etc). There is a grand final show where you can take pictures of the winners of the festival. Samara: you will enjoy a cultural program in Samara including river trips, visits of Stalin Bunker, different museums etc. Language: English R: Do not forget to take a sleeping bag, a tent, spoons and plates, musical instruments and national costumes with you. Location: Samara region , the Volga river island Terminal/Region: 31 June (Moscow, World4U office) or 1 July (Samara) Number of Volunteers: 10 10. Russia - Passage Zebra Russia Begin:July 2, 2008, End: July 13, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-PZ-9-3 MUSIC APPRENTICE, Krasnoyarsky krai “The Sayan Ring Festival”, Krasnoyarsky krai. The 5-day-long festival demonstrates performing arts of the South-East Siberia including traditional overtone singing, playing folk instruments, ritual dancing, shamanistic ceremonies – and apart from this - outstanding world-music players from Russia and from abroad (e.g. last year they had guests from France, Scotland, etc.). Language: The fest takes place in Shushenskoe – a small town situated in 80km from the capital of Khakassy, Abakan. This part of South-East Siberia is covered in taiga forests, while the town itself is very near the world-known Yenisey river. W. Volunteers will work 4-6 hours a day, during which they will be involved into the technical support of the festival (installing the stage, picking up garbage), as well as actively participating in the informational 11. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:July 4, 2008, End: July 20, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SF-6-2 \"TAJMAZI\", Caucasus,North Osetia-Alania Northern Osetia-Alania is the republic of Russian Federation situated in the Northern part of Caucasus mountains. The half of its territory consists of middle and high mountains and canyons. It is a very wild land with the variety of flora and fauna. The camp takes place in one of the picturesque canyons on the base of youth sport camp called "Tajmazi" situated 2000 m above the sea level where students of Taganrog State university spent summer holidays living and working together. The idea of the workcamp is an intercultural communication and promotion of voluntary work among youth. Work: Volunteers together with students will help in camp renovation: repair summer houses, renovate kitchen, arrange footpaths and local road to the village. Study: Volunteers will get acquainted not only with Russian culture, but will also learn specific of Caucasus region and its lifestyle. Leisure time: Volunteers can go hiking to mountains and waterfalls, explore the surrounding and enjoy the beauty of nature, spend evenings near the fireplace singing songs with the guitar, play football or ping-pang. There is also the possibility to visit local mountain village and 98 learn the specific life there. The bravest ones could have a chance to try paragliding from the mountains in a pair with the experienced instructor. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in summer wood houses, shower and toilets are outside, also possible to use Russian banya (sauna) instead of shower. The meals will be cooked by cookers in the canteen, but volunteers will also have chance to prepare their own dishes. Language: English. Terminal/Region: Rostov-on-Don airport or train station, Taganrog train station. Location: 2000 m above sea level, Tajmazi canyon, Northern Osetia-Alania Republic, Russia. Extra info: Bring warm and waterproof clothes, working shoes and clothes, national music CDs, games and good mood. Number of Volunteers: 6 12. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 5, 2008, End: July 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-W4U-6-2 WONDER MOUNTAINS, Voronezh region Voronezh is situated in the centre of Russia and officially called the center of Black Soil Region. Besides Voronezh was the most important boundary fortress of Russia from the 8-th century up to the 17-th century. "Divnogorie" is The National museum and nature preserve in the open air, with sufficient historical meaning (http://divnogorie.narod.ru). It's 130 km from Voronezh. There are archeological, architectural monuments in Divnogorie, such as cave temples of the 17 century, Mayatskoye settlement (dates back to the 9 century), Bronze Age mounds. For the last 10 years the children theme-camping "Ancient Slavs" has been organized in Divnogorie in summer. Work: The idea of the project appeared 2 years ago. The theme-camping "Ancient Slavs" is provided to give the children an opportunity to find out the Motherland history, their roots by playing the role-game. When children know their past, they are more confident about their future. International volunteers bring invaluable role of native speakers in order to acquaint kids with other traditions and cultures. On the other hand, you will have the possibility to get in touch with Russian Ancient culture, to know about traditions, customs, crafts of the Slavs of the 9th century. The volunteers will be involved in working with children (including participating in Slavic holidays - song festival, Ivan Kupala's Day (midsummer). You are expected to provide some national spare time activities for the children. Also, volunteers will be engaged into ecological work: clearing and renovating the territory of the camp. Accommodation: Accomodation will be provided in tents (3-4 persons per one). You will live on the territory of Slavic camp (100 participants). Food: You'll cook by yourselves on the campfire. Language: English R: Please bring sleeping bags and working clothes, strong and rubber boots, mosquito repellent. Favorite CDs, guitars and other musical instruments are always welcomed. Besides Slavic costumes are welcomed too. Excursions to cave temples, national reserve "Divnogorie", training Slavic crafts, mountain climbing, swimming (the rivers Tikhaya Sosna and Don). Location: Voronezh region 13. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 18, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-SF-9-2 \"BREAD AND SALT\", Karelia, Pitkaranta Republic of Karelia is situated in the north-west part of Russia. The most of the territory is Taiga area and half of it is covered with forests of pines and birch trees. It is often said that Karelia consists of stones, lakes and forests. The region is famous for its high ecology and diversity of flora and fauna. Pitkaranta city is situated 200 km apart of Petrozavodsk at the bank of the picturesque Ladojskoe Lake. The most beautiful place nearby is Valaam Island the spiritual center of Russian Orthodox Church. The project is realized on the base of Pitkaranta Creative Centre for Kids. It aims not only to help in organizing activities with local kids, but also to allow Russians and Poles to live and work together. This is Russian-Polish bilateral workcamp, Russians are recruited by SFERA and Poles - by OWA-Poland. However it is also listed in the workcamp summer program because it can happen that not enough volunteers from the "invited countries" will apply and in that case the volunteers of the other countries will get an opportunity to join the camp. In this case sending organizations will be informed on time. The special topic of the camp is Russian-Polish relations. Work: The task of the volunteers is to elaborate out and fulfill different cultural, educational and entertainment activities with children such as language workshops, country presentations, sport activities and games. Participants will be also involved in a staging of a theater play in English. The performance will be played with the participation of volunteers and children from the Creative Centre for Kids and could be connected with Russian-Polish relations. Study: Volunteers will research and learn a lot about the history and modern stage of RussianPolish bilateral relations in different aspects of life: traditions, perspectives, historical background, existing situation and stereotypes towards each other's cultures. Leisure time: Excursions round the city and its surroundings. Different sport events, evening programs, fishing, swimming, boating. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the Creative Centre for Kids with all the facilities. The food is provided in the dining room, volunteers will eat together with local kids. Language: English, any level of Russian is welcomed. Terminal/Region: Petrozavodsk train station and airport. Location: Pitkaranta, Republic of Karelia, Russia Extra info: don't forget to take a sleeping bag, warm and waterproof clothes, crème against mosquitoes, national music CDs, games and good mood. Number of Volunteers: 10 14. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:July 7, 2008, End: July 20, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:RU-SF-5-3 \"CENTAUR-2\", Karelia, Petrozavodsk 99 "CENTAUR-2" Republic of Karelia is situated in the north-west part of Russia. The most of the territory is Taiga area and half of it is covered with forests of pines and birch trees. It is often said that Karelia consists of stones, lakes and forests. The region is famous for its high ecology and diversity of flora and fauna. The camp takes place in Petrozavodsk, the capital of Karelia republic which has been found by Piter the Great simultaneously with St.Petersburg in 1703. Initially it was a small settlement supplying the weapon factory. Nowadays it is a very nice, modern and clean city with highly developed industry and very active social life. The project is organized in cooperation with youth organization "Centaur" which is active in the field of work with disabled children especially using the method of horsing therapy. Work: Volunteers are expected to help to conduct the work with disabled children in a day-to-day life as well as during the horsing therapy as horse-breeders. Furthermore participants will look after the horses - help with cleaning, feeding and taking care of them. Also volunteers will be involved in renovation of fans of the riding-hall for horses, cleaning the territory for the new riding hall and probably in construction of the consumer services building. Study: volunteers will be trained with the basic principles of conducting activities with children with disabilities as well as will get to know how to work with horses and use the horsingtherapy. Leisure time: Excursions round Petrozavodsk city and visits to local museums. Boat trips to islands. Sport activities and games such as football, volleyball, badminton etc. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the wood building of the youth organization (3 persons per room). The shower is available in the next building of orphanage. The canteen is situated in the same building, volunteers will be asked to help with cooking. In case of necessity volunteers could be hosted by families of Russian participants of the work camp. Language: English, any level of Russian is welcomed. Terminal/Region: Petrozavodsk train station and airport. Location: Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia Extra info: don't forget to take a sleeping bag, warm and waterproof clothes, national music CDs, games and good mood. Number of Volunteers: 10 15. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:July 8, 2008, End: July 21, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SCG-6-1 Chivyrkuy Bay, Lake Baikal The Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT) is an non-profit organization, with a mission to promote local sustainable development of Lake Baikal and surrounding areas through lowimpact ecotourism. This mission is grounded in building environmentally friendly trails that are safe and enjoyable for hikers of all ages and levels of experience. ESBT is carrying out trailbuilding projects around Baikal in two-week summer camps composed of international volunteer crews. ESBT projects concentrate on environmental education, restoration, social responsibility and leadership, on improving the health and well-being of local people, preserving indigenous peoples, their cultures and traditions, as well as promoting intercultural interaction. It all began with a simple yet daunting idea - to build a trail circumventing one 16. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 8, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:RU-W4U-5-1 \"L&L\" -SHARE YOUR LOVE AND LIGHT, Samara Samara region is situated in the middle of Russia on the cost of biggest European river Volga. This is one of the most beautiful places in country because of its landscapes and favorable geographical position. Samara has its own reach history (It was founded in 1586) and for that reason the city is famous for its culture. This is one of the biggest city in Russia (population more than 1,5 million). Work: The main idea of the camp is a Cultural exchange. On the one hand to give Russian children a glimpse to different cultures, on the other - to show foreign volunteers Russian culture. Every day (excepting weekend) international and Russian volunteers will be sent to different children camps in Samara region with prepared culture program on the topic "Cultures of different countries" (showprogram for children with many games and competitions). One Program will take about 3-4 hours. The program supposes your active participation and willing to communicate with children. Positive mind and good mood are necessary. The national symbols of your country and your own ideas about variants of activities with kids are very-very welcome. Accommodation: The rooms for 3-4 persons in the students hostel of Samara State University of economics. Food: 3 times a day in the university canteen. Free time activities: The Russian students have 100 prepared the great cultural program for you, visiting the bunker of Stalin, National park "Samarskyaia Luka", etc. The rest of the time is full by different excursions, Interesting lection about Russian culture. Language: English R: It would be nice to bring with you some parts of the national clothes, pictures, songs, music and national games of your country. Motivation letter is required! Special medical requirements: All volunteers are involved in work with children of any kind have to take medical certificates with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to the Russian Committee of Health Control in Education all teachers/consolers are obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so you have to bring HIV- test certificate with them or pass it in Russia. Location: Russia, Samara Terminal/Region: 7 July (Moscow, World4U office) or 8 July (Samara) Number of Volunteers: 10 17. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 24, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-W4U-11-2 RAY OF LIGHT, N.Chelny Naberezhnye Chelny City is located in the centre part of Russia. Two great cultures (Russian and Tatar) and religions (Orthodox and Muslim) get together very well in this city. Many Russian artists and poets made their masterpieces in this picturesque place. N. Chelny is famous for the KamAZ cars (winners of rally "Paris-Dakar") plant. Work: The project is organized in co-operation with Russian student organization. Volunteers will work in Baby asylum and National park. National park "Nizhnyaya Kama" is a park of unique plants, trees and bushes. You will take care of them, protect of vermins. Besides sometimes we will clean riverbank and do some construction work on the territory of park. Baby asylum: age of babies 0-4 years. You will walk with children, organize different games, adopted to their age. Besides do easy construction work on the territory of asylum. Accommodation: You will live in the territory of National park in wooden houses with restroom, shower, canteen, bedrooms. Free time activities: We prepared wide entertainment program to you to learn great Russian culture for 2 weeks. Visiting famous museums, KAmaZ plant, Ice Palace, Organ Hole, and finally great party in your honor:-)! Language: English R: Please bring working clothes, swimming suit and the games for your future friends and ourselves?, cards with sights of your Counties & Cities etc. All volunteers are involved in work with children of any kind have to take medical certificates with their resent vaccinations and tests indicated. According to the Russian Committee of Health Control in Education all teachers/consolers are obliged to have HIV test annually updated, so you have to bring HIV- test certificate with them. Location: Russia, Republic of Tatarstan, Naberezhnye Chelny city Terminal/Region: 9 July 10:00 - 16:30, Moscow, World4U office Number of Volunteers: 10 18. Russia - Passage Zebra Russia Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history 19. Russia - Youth Memorial Russia Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:RU-YM-1-1 “Learning from history”- Kutschino, near Perm, Urals The Center for the Support of Democratic Youth Initiatives (Youth Memorial) is a civic non-profit organization established in 1998 by the Perm branch of the International Society “Memorial”. The aim of the “Youth Memorial” is to engage young people in social and political activities, in civil actions and protection of young people’s rights. No one knows how many people suffered and died in the Soviet Gulag camps. Historians estimate that between 12 and 20 million people were sent to the Gulag between 1928-1953, and as many as 95 percent may have perished. Under Khrushchev and Brezhnev the numbers dropped off sharply. Nevertheless about 10,000 people were sent to the camps for political offenses, and thousands more were committed to mental hospitals. Until now, not one of the Gulag camps in the former Soviet Union has been turned into a memorial museum, which could serve both as a reminder of the past and a warning for the future. The Memorial Museum of the History of Political Repression and Totalitarianism in the USSR, located in Russia’s Ural region on the site of the Perm-36 Gulag camp, seeks to address this need. In 1972, Perm-36 was converted into the main Soviet camp for political prisoners, and many of the USSR’s most prominent dissidents, including Vladimir Bukovsky, Sergei Kovalev, Anatoly Marchenko, Yury Orlov, Anatoly Scharansky, Vasyl Stus, and Gleb Yakunin, served time there. Work: help with restoration and repair-andrenewal operations, land improvement on the territory of the formal political prison. An average working day is about 5 hours. Study: history of political repressions in USSR, guided tours at the museum Perm 36, studying of its exhibitions, video materials etc., meeting with the employees of the Museum and human rights activists, with the experts and the former political prisoners, discussions on the topic totalitarianism and terrorism in the history and today, democracy in Russia and Europe yesterday and today. Extra info: participating in games, sport activities, swimming, excursions to the city Perm, to the cloister “Uspenskiy”. Accommodation: in wooden houses on the riverside near the village, the volunteer will reside in 2 rooms with 5-6 two-level-beds in each. The shower and the toilet are outside of the house. There is also Russia “banja” on the camp. Cooking, cleaning will be done by the volunteers themselves. A computer for films and so on is available. Sleeping bags are desirable. Number of Volunteers: 20 20. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 29, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-W4U-11-2 101 SELIGER-LAKE, Tver Tver Region is the soul of Russia. It has numerous monuments of history, architecture, archeology and culture. It is also a spiritual center due to the temples and monasteries, among which the Nilova Pustyn Monastery, the national relic of Russia, has the exceptional value. The area has a favorable geographical position between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The distance up to Moscow is 167 km and up to St. Petersburg is 485 km. The area has several hundred lakes; the largest and most famous among them is the pearl of the Central Russia the Seliger Lake - Russian nature heritage. Work: You will renovate an ancient monument Nilostolbenskiy monastery. It is situated on the small island in the middle of the beautiful and one of the most attractive lakes in Russia Seliger. Few years ago the participant from Korea have found a grave cast iron plate of 17th century during her volunteer work. Fair to say it was quite impressive discovery! You are supposed to participate in all these kind of works: masonry, brickwork, carpentry work and painting. Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided in tents (3-4 persons per one). Food: You will cook for yourself on fire and eat in the self-organized canteen right in the camp. Please bring sleeping bags and mats. The specific of your work and accommodation is quite interesting: the monastery is situated on the island and your camp - on the mainland. Therefore, every morning you as a member of a small fleet consisted of boats, canoes, rafts and so on will travel from the one bank to another to your working place. The travel time is approximately 40-50 minutes one way. Language: English R: Volunteers should be patient to orthodox religion. Please bring working clothes, mosquito repellent, your favourite games, musical instruments, swimming suit, more extra socks and underwear, raincoat. Location: Tver region, Ostashkov area, Neprie village. Terminal/Region: 13 July 10:00 - 14:30, Moscow, World4U office Number of Volunteers: 10 21. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SCG-6-3 ”Kika trail”, Kika settlement, Lake Baikal The Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT) is an non-profit organization, with a mission to promote local sustainable development of Lake Baikal and surrounding areas through lowimpact ecotourism. This mission is grounded in building environmentally friendly trails that are safe and enjoyable for hikers of all ages and levels of experience. ESBT is carrying out trailbuilding projects around Baikal in two-week summer camps composed of international volunteer crews. ESBT projects concentrate on environmental education, restoration, social responsibility and leadership, on improving the health and well-being of local people, preserving indigenous peoples, their cultures and traditions, as well as promoting intercultural interaction. It all began with a simple yet daunting idea - to build a trail circumventing one of the oldest and most beautiful lakes on Earth, “the pearl of Siberia” - Lake Baikal. A trail over 2000 kilometers long, connecting seven national parks and reserves and providing easy access to Baikal’s breath-taking views and panoramas. For more than 30 years this idea was nothing but a dream, dismissed as Quixotian, impractical, overly ambitious, and 22. Russia - Ecocenter Zapovedniks Russia Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-ECZ-6-3 VOLGA RIVER (Samara region) The project is organized by Moscow Ecological Center Zapovedniks and Samarskaya Luka National Park. The park is situated in the center of European part of Russia, where the Zhiguli Mountains and the Volga River makes a peculiar peninsula with astonishing landscapes and splendid scenes. The Samarskaya Luka National Park – is the biosphere reservation of UNESCO. The territory is rich of archeological monuments and associates with the names of such legendary persons in Russian History as Ermak, Razin, Pugachev, painter Repin. In the Soviet Union time at the Usinskiy Tumulus (the place of the camp) there was a tourist base, that was lost over time during the Perestroika economic crisis, and now there are the ruins of buildings and heaps of rubbish. The main idea of the project is: cleaning of the territory as it possible and reequipping the clearing in the educational ecological field center for children, youth and tourists, and, creating of the recreational zone for the park visitors. Language: English. Work: improvement of the territory – installation of benches, toilets, info-boards, cutting of shrubs and brushwood, cleaning of the construction rubbish, creation and renovation of the camp, help in construction and renovation of eco-trail in Park. 102 Study: excursions on the eco-trails in the Park and Zhigulevsky Reserve, 2days study tour up to the Zhiguli Mountains; seminars about recycling and ecological using of the nature resources. Excursion to the archaized Bogatirskaya Sloboda – traditional Russian fight, costume show, boating on the Volga River; excursions to the Museum of the famous painter Repin, in the Stepan Razin’s cave and to the Ethnographical Museum. Accommodation: at the meadow on the Usinskiy Kurgan at the Volga bank (7 km to the nearest village) in the tents, bring your one (optional). Cooking by themselves on a open fire, use a Volga River as a bath. Toilet is outside and very simple. No electricity. As the camp place a bit far from civilization, your ideas, games and music instruments for evening programs more then welcome! Terminal/Region: Samara, Zhigulevsk Extra info: A vaccination for encephalitis is recommended! Qualifications: This camp is ONLY for the wild nature lovers; for healthy and rich of spirit persons, who want to test themselves in extreme conditions of wild nature. 10 vols will be Russian. Number of Volunteers: 20 23. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 14, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-W4U-11-3 OLD MANOR, N.Novgorod Podviazie is an old village situated on the steep bank of Oka river, just half an hour far from Nizhny Novgorod, regional capital, near Dudin monastery. The village is placed between steep bank and fathomless pit. The manor in Podviazie has being changed its owners from the 14th century, however always being the most ancient, largest and the most notable manor in the region. The most important innovators for the manor were Priklonskie, family of the Moscow State University Head, who owned the manor in the 18th century. His successor, regional tycoon Rukovishnkov has implemented in the manor the most innovative technical and architecture decision. The manor has gained its new view in the 19th century. Unfortunately during the Russian revolution and Wars the manor was destroyed, so that just ruins remind us about the former glory of Podviazie. Work: Project implies two main directions. First is renovation of the manor, which includes: Cleaning of the territory; - Cutting down the verdure in the park; - Masonry work in the manor; - Making bricks from the loam for the paths. Second is preparation of volunteer festival, ethnic open-air, devoted to the manor and promoting of volunteer movement. This work will be done partly with local volunteers. This direction of work will include: - Preparation of territory for the stage; - Preparation the place for guest-camping; - Organizing places for parking and infrastructure for camping; Support to local volunteers in other preparatory work; - Cleaning the place after festival. Volunteers are also welcome to participate in the festival itself. People with creative way of thinking are more than welcomed! Your artistic, musician and other talents will be supported! The work is going to be intensive, sometimes hard, but interesting and energetic! We are looking for really motivated volunteers who are interested in history, archeology, architecture and ready to share with people their positive energy! You will be deeply diving in the 24. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:July 15, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:RU-SF-4-1 \"VERAS\", Nizhny Novgorod Nizhniy Novgorod was founded in 1221 at the place of fusion of two Great Russian RiversVolga and Oka. From 1932 till 1990 it was named Gorky in Great Russian writer Maxim Gorky honor. It is situated 500 km from Moscow. The city has a rich history and more then 600 historical, architectural and cultural sights testify to it. The city is inscribed in the list of 100 cities of the world with high cultural and historical profile by UNESKO. It is famous by its traditional handicrafts such as "Hohloma" and "Gorodetskaya". The workcamp is organized in cooperation with charitable organization "Rainbow" which aims to help and social rehabilitation of children and youth with disabilities. Work: Volunteers will be involved in renewing of the rooms of the center for disabled children. They will work together with local students from the engineering academy. The concrete task are moving furniture, leveling the walls, reflooring rooms, gluing the wallpapers, placing the ceiling, cleaning etc. Study: Volunteers will get to know how to live and work with disabled children. Leisure time: Excursions round Nizhny Novgorod city and visits to local museums, swimming in Volga river. On weekends volunteers could take part in trips to small towns of the region and visit the handicraft factories. Also there are a lot of cinemas and theatres in the city. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the city in the families which have children with disabilities. They will eat together with the members of the family and also can cook traditional dishes. Language: English, any level of Russian is welcomed. Terminal/Region: Nizhny Novgorod train station and airport. Location: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Extra info: Take working shoes and clothes, national music CDs, games and good mood. Number of Volunteers: 7 25. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 15, 2008, End: July 29, 2008 103 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-W4U-6-3 DEEP IN SIBERIA, Uyar Siberia... A huge area on the map of Russia and a huge white spot in the mind of a foreigner. It is very often associated with a 500C frost, "Siberian barber" - the famous film by Study:Mikhalkov, bears and wild beardy Russian people in felt boots and furry hats :) Its scope takes your breath away, its nature is not similar to anything you have ever seen, its people are absolutely unique and very hospitable. So... you have a chance to feel it by your own :) Krasnoyarsk, founded in early XVII century, is an industrial, scientific and cultural center of the Krasnoyarsk region in Eastern Siberia. The region alone is ten times as big as Great Britain and 4.5 times as big as France. Its territory stretches for 4.000 kms from north to south and encompasses a variety of climatic zones - steppe and taiga, tundra and arctic desert. Krasnoyarsk is situated on the banks of one of the greatest Russian rivers the Yenisei. The state nature reserve "Stolby"(translated as "pillars") boasts a hundred of quaintly-shaped rocks found in taiga, it is one of the main attractions of the city favoured by citizens and visitors. The city counts with a bit less than a million people. In 2003 it was named "The most accommodated among Russian cities". Nowadays it also deserves the name of The city of fountains, as there are 140 of them around the city. It's a major cultural and educational center with 5 theatres, 3 concert halls, many museums, galleries and around 13 higher educational institutions. Uyar is a local city of just 60 years old. The Trans-Siberian Railway "Moscow - Vladivostok" passes through it. So you will arrive right to the project site by a direct train form Moscow. But!!! The distance is a little bit big :) So please, be prepared for a 3-4 day train. In fact traveling across Russia and "living" in a train is a unique experience, a wonderful chance to see the country and to make a united volunteer team even before the project has started! Work: Your task will be to plant 16 000 :) seeds of conifers (pine, cedar, fir-tree) on the territory of a national reserve. So you will experience working in a forester's shoes. Besides you will have a chance to take part in a territory cleaning, ploughing up virgin land and building fences. Accommodation: Most probably in tents (2-4 persons). Please bring sleeping bags and mats. Another possible option is living in a local school and eating in the canteen. You should be prepared for both? Food: You'll cook for yourself on fire and eat in a self - organized canteen right in the camp. Free time activities: Rafting on Mana river, taking part in a singing competition and festival (three days), ethnic holiday. Excursions to Taiga :), orthodox churches, nature reserve "Stolby". Language: English R: Motivation letter is required! Please, bring working clothes, mosquito repellent, your favorite games, musical instruments, swimming suit, extra socks and underwear, raincoat. Location: Uyar city - 100 km from Krasnoyarsk Terminal/Region: 11 July 10:00 - 16:00, Moscow, World4U office Number of Volunteers: 6 26. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:July 16, 2008, End: August 5, 2008 27. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 16, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-W4U-11-4 MEDIEVAL CITY, Voronezh Voronezh is situated in the centre of Russia and officially called the center of Black Soil Region. Besides Voronezh was the most important boundary fortress of Russia from the 8-th century up to the 17-th century. "Divnogorie" is The National museum and nature preserve in the open air, with sufficient historical meaning (http://divnogorie.narod.ru). It's 130 km from Voronezh. There are archeological, architectural monuments in Divnogorie, such as cave temples of the 17 century, Mayatskoye settlement (dates back to the 9 century), Bronze Age mounds. Work: Mayatskoye settlement was first mentioned at the end of the 14th century. There are medieval fortress' remains, settlement, craft 104 manufacture centre referential to the SaltovoMayatskaya archeological culture, which is wellknown all over the world and has been investigated since 1975 by Soviet and Bulgarian and Hungarian expedition under the leadership of Pletneva Study: Accommodation: 2008-year excavations are organized in collaboration with Lipetsk Teachers Training University, under the leadership of professor Bessudnov Accommodation:N. and Belgorod State Institute. Volunteers will do different kinds of archeological works together with the students of historical departments. Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided in tents (3-4 persons per one). You will live together with the archeological group (60 participants). Food: You'll cook by yourselves on the campfire. Free time activities: Excursions to cave temples, national reserve "Divnogorie", training Slavic crafts, mountain climbing, swimming in the rivers Tikhaya Sosna and Don. Language: English R: Please bring sleeping bags and working clothes, strong and rubber boots, mosquito repellent, suntan lotion. Favorite CDs, guitars and other musical instruments are always welcomed. Historical costumes are welcomed too. Fee 70 euros Location: Voronezh region Terminal/Region: 15 July (10:00 - 17:00, Moscow, World4U office) or 16 July (Voronezh) Number of Volunteers: 10 28. Russia - Passage Zebra Russia Begin:July 17, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-PZ-6-1 TRACING THE SAINTS, Voronezh, Divnogorie Language: The camp will take place in the countryside in the south of the Voronezh region. It is a small village which is nevertheless is known allover the south of Russia for its unusual landscape, miraculous chalk formations, Red List species of animals and plants, rich history and archeological heritage which includes a church carved in the chalk rocks. A small part of the territory is a preserve which includes an open-air museum. All the rest represents outstanding leisure opportunities for hiking, swimming (since the place is situated around the infall of two rivers), camping (there are 2 natural springs with the drinking water), photographing. Nowadays the place is very popular with tourists but their chaotic visits and camping at the non-sanctioned places pose a serious threat to the nature and the monuments. The aim of the program is to develop the leisure opportunities which can be offered by the administration of the preserve on the legal basis. W. Volunteers will work about 6 hours a day and help with marking the walking paths, picking up garbage, preparing the camping sites. They will be also involved in preparation of the Night of Museums ; an openair event with a number of performing activities, live music and a bonfire. For the last 3 days of the camp you will move to Voronezh city and make reports about the camp and the place in English. These reports will be used on the English version of the Divnogorie official website . Please note, that the work can be physically hard (but all open-air!) and the working schedule can vary from a day to a day depending on the weather (Since it can be very hot during the day and the work will be split into 29. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SCG-6-7 Ulan-Ude, Baikal The Artistic Youth Theatre of Ulan-Ude was founded in 1980. The current 60-80 seat theatre was dug out of a basement and constructed over a five year period by the actors themselves. Besides a stage it houses an art gallery and a bar now. The theatre is a place of social happenings education and assistance for non-profit organisations. It was one of the first theatres in Russia, which gained financial independence. This year the Youth Theatre of Ulan-Ude organizes a volunteer post at a picturesque shore of lake Baikal with the aim to protect unique nature of the lake. Baikal often called a sacred sea of Siberia is the deepest and most ancient lake in the world. More then a half of participants of the workcamp will be local volunteers. Work: building special places for garbage, collecting rubbish, talk to tourists and local people about the importance of not leaving garbage at the shore of the lake. Accommodation: primitive and basic accommodation in tents Extra info: Vegetarian food is not available. No alcohol. Number of Volunteers: 20 30. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-W4U-6-5 TIME MACHINE.EPISODE 4., Ryazan Ryazan is situated in the very center of the European part of Russia, is often referred to as 105 the symbol of Russian province. Ryazan is the old picturesque town with many churches, museums and theatres. It was founded over 900 years ago. The Kremlin is the most ancient place of interest in Ryazan. Ryazan is a birthplace of a famous Russian poet Sergey Esenin. Some of the Nobel Prize laureates were born here too. The population is over half a million people. There are several national parks and reserves around Ryazan region. The National park "Mescherskiy" is famous for the beautiful lakes and rivers (some of them are with "peat water"), coniferous forests, animals from the Red Book. Work: The project is organized in co-operation with the RCEA (Ryazan creative education Association). Our group will travel along the river Pra by the canoes and sport catamarans with the family camp (children with their parents and group of the students). Our group (together with the Russian students) task aims at helping the National park. The work will consist of cleaning river bank, construction and renovating recreation places, possibly, plant trees on the fire places (there were some big fires in 2007). The communication with the children from the camp (national plays and songs), eco-studies for students are also planed. A, Food: We will live in tents and cook by ourselves (with the members of the camp) on the fire. Accommodation will be provided in the classrooms in Ryazan. Shopping - there are many supermarkets in Ryazan, but no one shop and pharmacy on our way along the river. Cleaning in the river, sometimes - moving tourist douche. There are Internet-cafes and post-offices in Ryazan. Free time activities: International cultural events, friendly evenings with Ryazan people near the fire with guitars, fishing, stars observing on the river-bank:-), etc. Language: English R: Please bring working clothes, sleeping bag and tourist carpet, spoon and plate, knife, mosquito repellents, swimming suit, extra socks and underwear from wool and cotton, raincoat, quick dry pumps, closed ankle boots or trainers, wool sweater, scarf or sun hat, torch and matches ... ...and the games for the children and ourselves:), cards with sights of your Counties & Cities, musical instruments (not big:) etc. Volunteers with experience in water tourism, renovation work, with manual skills are really welcomed! Volunteers with heavy diseases are not recommended to take part in this workcamp, it could be hard to get to hospital very fast. Location: National park "Mescherskiy". Ryazan region (in 40-80 km apart of Ryazan) Terminal/Region: 19 July 10:00 - 16:30, Moscow, World4U office Number of Volunteers: 10 31. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SCG-6-4 Barguzin, near Lake Baikal Baikal Charity Fund (BCF), noncommercial organization, officially started its work in 2000. The main activity of Baikal Fund is rehabilitation of disabled children. The Fund is trying to help and support them in their full development. They organize different sport, tourist and cultural activity for children, provide them and their families with material, professional psychological and methodic help, realize projects on social rehabilitation, support scientific researching, work with volunteers and cooperate with other organizations. On the base of BCF Baikal Fund of Local Community was established. Its basic goal is to support initiatives coming from local people on 32. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SCG-6-5 Svyatoy Nos, Lake Baikal The Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT) is an non-profit organization, with a mission to promote local sustainable development of Lake Baikal and surrounding areas through lowimpact ecotourism. This mission is grounded in building environmentally friendly trails that are safe and enjoyable for hikers of all ages and levels of experience. ESBT is carrying out trailbuilding projects around Baikal in two-week summer camps composed of international volunteer crews. ESBT projects concentrate on environmental education, restoration, social responsibility and leadership, on improving the health and well-being of local people, preserving indigenous peoples, their cultures and traditions, as well as promoting intercultural interaction. It all began with a simple yet daunting idea - to build a trail circumventing one of the oldest and most beautiful lakes on Earth, “the pearl of Siberia” - Lake Baikal. A trail over 2000 kilometers long, connecting seven national parks and reserves and providing easy access to Baikal’s breath-taking views and panoramas. For more than 30 years this idea was nothing but a dream, dismissed as Quixotian, impractical, overly ambitious, and just crazy. And yet, for the past five years, a group of enthusiastic local environmentalists along with hundreds of volunteers - have been transforming the impossible dream into reality. It’s called the Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT). Svyatoy Nos is the biggest peninsula in Baikal. To both sides of it there are two largest bays: Chivyrkuy and Barguzin. Workcamp is organized on the territory of Zabaikalski National Park at the bed of the peninsula. One of the tasks of ZNP is the protection and preservation of nerpa (sweet water seal, Baikal endemic) population. To the west of Svyatoy 106 Nos peninsula Ushkanyi islands are situated, with the largest nerpa breeding ground. Zabaikalski National Park is also an important bird conservation area. Among its rare species are black stork, golden eagle, peregrine falcon, white-tailed sea eagle, and hooded crane. A route up to the Svytoy Nos plateau is one of the most popular at Baikal. Its peak is situated at the height of 1877 m over the sea level, and on a sunny day there is a wonderful view to Baikal and Olkhon island. If you are strong enough for the ascent it will take from 3 to 5 hours to the peak. This year workcamp will be set at the bed of the plateau. The work will be carried out mostly at a flat section of the ascension route, 4-5 km long. Vols will work in 2-4 kms from the camp. Work: cleaning of the trail corridor, widening and marking of the trail, building bridges. Accommodation: in a stationary tent camp. Note that there are no hot showers at this camp - but you can always heat water for bathing or take a refreshing swim in Baikal! Extra info: Participation Fee: 250 Euro Number of Volunteers: 15 33. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 4, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-W4U-11-4 NUN\'S YARD-1, Moscow region The building of the Homestead is the realization of Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna Romanova desires, the granddaughter of Victory, the Queen of Great Britain. She was thinking about the building of this homestead, but her tragic death in 1918 prevented the realization of this project. In 1992 the social service in the Marfo-Mariinsky Homestead was recommenced. A brief historical commentary: Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna shared her martyr death in the mine in Alapaevsk with 3 sons of Grand Duke Konstantine Konstankinovish.- Princes Ioann, Igor and Konstantin. The sister of Grand Duke K.K.Grand Duchess Olga was grand-grandmother of Prince Charles (Great Britain). Work: You will deal with the reconstruction of the Cathedral (the end of 18 c.), the building of Monastic blocks, priest's house, the opening of craft workshop (icon-painting, embroidery), the building of household constructions, the development of the charter lands, the accomplishment of the territory, the provision of Convent's life. Accommodation: Summerhouses where you will live are pretty simply equipped so do not expect many luxury:). Kitchen, dining room, shower, bio-toilet are in separate buildings. Food: 3 meals a day and even more :) will be provided, vegetarian food and cooking by yourself is also possible. Language: English R: Volunteers should be patient to orthodox religion. Some skills in carpentry and masonry are welcomed but not necessarily. Take with you some repellents. Free-time activities: Visiting the Kremlin in Volokolamsk, the orphanage and having tea there; Borodino museum - place where the biggest battle between Russian and Napoleon's forces at 1812 Patriotic war took place. In 1 km apart of the Homestead there is a forest with a beautiful lake. It's possible to swim, catch fish, and gather berries and mushrooms. Location: 143627, Moscow region. The Homestead of the Marfo-Mariinsky Convent of Charity. 125 km from Moscow Terminal/Region: 20 July 10:00 - 13:00, Moscow, World4U office 34. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:July 25, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-W4U-6-7 SUN ECLIPSE, Altay Altai - one of the mountain region of Russia, is located on the south part of Siberia near China and Mongolia boarders. You can find almost all types of the Eurasian landscapes in this region on the small distance. You'll live on the protected territory on the slope of the highest mountain of Altai - Beluha (4506 m). You'll meet people with the old Russian religion and style of life. The place is very popular among the tourist from all over the world. On the 1 August 2008 this region will be one of the best place for the Sun eclipse observing. Work: The work will consist of cleaning mountain foot, river bank, construction and renovating recreation places, taking out garbage. Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided in tents (3-4 persons per one). Food: You'll cook by yourselves on the campfire. You'll visit Russian Bunya (sauna) in the village. Free time activities: International cultural events, friendly evenings with local people with guitars, fishing, stars observing? Language: English R: Please bring warm sleeping bags and working clothes, tourist carpet, spoon and plate, knife, strong boots, wool sweater, scarf or sun hat, torch and matches, swimming suit, extra socks and underwear from wool and cotton, raincoat, mosquito repellent, suntan lotion, sunglasses and glasses for eclipse, guitars and other musical instruments. Climbing equipment and experience are welcome!:). Volunteers with experience in tourism, with manual skills are really welcomed! Volunteers with heavy diseases are not recommended to take part in this workcamp, it could be hard to get to hospital very fast. Motivation letter is required! Please, take into consideration that this place is very popular to visit. Therefore we should be sure about your 100% participation till the 1st of June!!! In order to book a train ticket beforehand. Fee 50 euros Location: Altai mountains, p. Tunegur, 350 km from Biysk town Terminal/Region: 21 July 10:00 - 17:00, Moscow, World4U office Number of Volunteers: 8 35. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:July 25, 2008, End: August 11, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-SF-11-2 \"ARSKOE\", Ulianovsk, Arskoe Ulianovsk is one of the oldest cities in Russia (founded in 1648). It is famous by its culture and beautiful Churches and Temples. Ulianovsk is also well known by the fact that Vladimir Lenin was born and lived first 17 years here. The camp is situated in village Arskoe - 15 km. from the Ulianovsk town. The camp is organized in close cooperation and on the territory of the Orthodox Temple complex of Ksenia Peterburgskaya (XVII century). In 2002 the priest Alexey Kormishin has organized the works on the territory of the complex in order to build the new building of the Temple and it has been finished in 2003. Nowadays the territory of the Temple complex needs to be renewed. 107 People working in the Temple are orthodox, but they are very open-minded and tolerant, they respect all religions and traditions. On the other hand they expect volunteers to respect Orthodox traditions. Extra info: no drugs or alcohol allowed! Work: help with renewing the territory of the Temple complex such as planting trees and gardens, taking care of flower-beds, placing the stairs, collecting garbage on the territory of the complex, plastering the walls and storing the firewood for a winter etc. Also volunteers are expected to work with children from the parochial school in order to organize small work shops, entertainment etc. Volunteers will be able to choose which kind of work to do. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the building of school all together (up to 10 people) in one or two rooms. The food will be provided in the canteen by the cook of the Temple, volunteers will be asked to help with the cooking and present their national dishes. Cold summer shower and bathrooms are available only outside. Once per week volunteers can take a real Russian banya (sauna). Qualifications: not required Language: English, Russian Study: According to the wishes volunteers can participate in the workshops about Orthodox traditions as well as painting, embroider basic principles of looking after cows and horses. Leisure time: various excursions in to historical and cultural places of interest of Ulianovsk, sport activities, swimming, swimming in the saint springs, exhibitions, plays, and other entertaining activities concerning intercultural learning... Terminal/Region: Ulianovsk train station Number of Volunteers: 8 36. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:RU-SF-5-5 \'FRIENDSHIP 2008\", Nizhny Novgorod region "FRIENDSHIP 2008" Nizhniy Novgorod was founded in 1221 at the place of fusion of two Great Russian Rivers -Volga and Oka. From 1932 till 1990 it was named Gorky in Great Russian writer Maxim Gorky honor. It is situated 500 km from Moscow. The city has a rich history and more then 600 historical, architectural and cultural sights testify to it. The city is inscribed in the list of 100 cities of the world with high cultural and historical profile by UNESKO. It is famous by its traditional handicrafts such as Hohloma and Gorodetskaya Diveevo is a small town in Nizhny Novgorod region, it is famous for its orthodox ancient Serafimovo-Diveevsky monastery and saint spring of Serafim Sarovsky. The project is organized on the base of children summer camp "Lighthouse" which is situated 50 km from Nizhny Novgorod, not far from Diveevo. The workcamp is run in cooperation with public organization "Linguistic abilities developing center" which is working in the field of organizing linguistic activities for children and youth. Work: Volunteers will be involved in organizing animating and educational activities for children. They are expected to conduct linguistic workshops and presentation of their countries for children. Another task for the volunteers is to elaborate and organize the days of their own countries for all children in the 37. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:July 28, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SCG-6-6 “On the enchanted shore”, Baikal Trail “Turka-Goryachinsk” The Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT) is an non-profit organization, with a mission to promote local sustainable development of Lake Baikal and surrounding areas through lowimpact ecotourism. This mission is grounded in building environmentally friendly trails that are safe and enjoyable for hikers of all ages and levels of experience. ESBT is carrying out trailbuilding projects around Baikal in two-week summer camps composed of international volunteer crews. ESBT projects concentrate on environmental education, restoration, social responsibility and leadership, on improving the health and well-being of local people, preserving indigenous peoples, their cultures and traditions, as well as promoting intercultural interaction. It all began with a simple yet daunting idea - to build a trail circumventing one of the oldest and most beautiful lakes on Earth, “the pearl of Siberia” - Lake Baikal. A trail over 2000 kilometers long, connecting seven national parks and reserves and providing easy access to Baikal’s breath-taking views and panoramas. For more than 30 years this idea was nothing but a dream, dismissed as Quixotian, impractical, overly ambitious, and just crazy. And yet, for the past five years, a group of enthusiastic local environmentalists along with hundreds of volunteers - have been transforming the impossible dream into reality. It’s called the Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT). The trail is connecting 2 large villages on the eastern shore of Baikal: Turka and Goryachinsk. The trail under construction is mostly intended for tourists who rest at Goryachinsk resort. It is planned to make a part of it accessible for people in wheel-chairs. Workcamp will be set in one of the most picturesque sites on Baikal shore, not far from the well-known natural monument “Turtle”. vols will work in 2-4 kms from the camp. Work: cleaning of the trail corridor, strengthening the trail, building log-paths. 108 Accommodation: in a stationary tent camp. Note that there are no hot showers at this camp - but you can always heat water for bathing or take a refreshing swim in Baikal! Participation Fee: 230 Euro Number of Volunteers: 15 38. Russia - Passage Zebra Russia Begin:July 30, 2008, End: August 14, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-PZ-9-4 The Ambassador from B-612, Altai The project takes place in the republic of Altai in the South-East Syberia. It is held in cooperation with the Russian Office of Exupery Heritage Association and the Ministry of Education of the Altai republic. One third of the population of the republic are Altaians, the official language is Altaian. Although the Altaian language is widely used in everyday life (mass media, schools) it is pushed out by the Russian language which has a higher social status than the native one. The annual amount of the literature issued in Altaian has seriously decreased. The mission of the camp is to distribute the recently issued Altaian translation of “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery among the schools in remote villages and towns. Language: The republic of Altai is situated in the South-East Siberia, near the Mongolian and Kazakh borders. It is famous for its mountains and natural resources, as well as for its unique culture. The camp itself doesn’t really have a permanent location since you will move from one village from another. You will start from the capital of the republic Gorno-Altaisk and move along the route established. W. You will prepare the presentation of the book and a small performance to be shown to the schoolchildren. You will also write a camp diary and make a report about your impressions. You will probably talk to the mass media representatives. Accommodation: You will stay at the schools and host families. Mats and shower will be provided, but the sleeping bag is necessary. F. Food will be provided by the schools, but there is a chance that sometimes you will have to prepare the food yourself in the shared kitchen. Please note that the vegetarian food is not easily available in Altai since vegetarianism historically is not popular in that area. E. You will have a couple of free days in Gorno-Altaisk as well as a number of days camping in the Altaian nature which is famous for its exceptional natural beauty. During the camp you will have a chance to learn about the traditional Altaian arts & skills (khoomey, dances, shaman ceremonies, etc.) N Extra info: Please note, that this is not a typical camp. You should be ready to adapt quickly to a new environment every evening, although it may seem stressful. You should be open to a totally different culture background. People with photography skills and the experience of writing reports as well as performers and animators are the most welcome! You should be initiative in proposing ideas and able to cooperate with the other team members. Number of Volunteers: 6 39. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-W4U-6-4 SIBERIAN WORLD, Siberia Siberia... A huge area on the map of Russia 40. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-SF-9-3 \"SAILING THE DREAM\", Kirov region Kirov was founded in 1374 and named Vyatka by the name of the river. It is a big industrial Russian city. Kirov is famous abroad for its traditional handicrafts such as "Dymkovskaya" toy. The project is organized in collaboration with Association of young journalists in Kirov region which works in the field of youth journalism. The Association exists the third year and today it covers about 500 persons. The Association is a member of the Russian public organization "League of young journalists" and "The Union of journalists of Russia". The biggest action which the Association does every year is the Festival of youth press "Sailing the dream". The second year the festival is opened for foreign volunteers who are expected to take part in it along with Russian participants. Work: The workcamp consists of 3 parts. The 1st part is preparatory. Volunteers and young journalists will get acquainted with activity of the youth organizations, youth editing. After each visiting volunteers will be offered to write articles about their impressions. The 2nd part is 109 participation in festival of children's and youthful press "Sailing the dream" which will take place out of the city in the children's camp "Eagle". During this part volunteers will be the participants of round tables, seminars, press conferences, meetings with well known journalists of the city and country, social actors. The 3rd part is final. Volunteers with young journalists will work under creation of special newspaper about youth which is called "The youth word". The newspaper will be printed in Russian and English languages. Study: Volunteers will get acquainted with Russian culture and way of journalism. Leisure time: Visiting historical places of Kirov and traditional handicraft factories, evening fires, parties sport games and other entertaining activities concerning intercultural learning. Accommodation: during the first and last parts of the workcamp volunteers will be hosted by families of local volunteers, during the festival: in the wooden houses with all facilities (2-3 persons per room). Language: English. Terminal/Region: Moscow train station and airport (the meeting point in Moscow is planned), Kirov train station. Location: Kirov, Russia Extra info: Please bring with you national music instruments and CDs, games, good mood and your ideas for having nice time together. Number of Volunteers: 7 41. Russia - Passage Zebra Russia Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-PZ-9-5 PHOTOMARATHON, Nerechta, Kostroma A group of vols is invited to participate in a photomarathon in which many local participants will take part with the aim to attract the attention to the problems of the city (pollution, transport, poverty, unemployment), to its historical heritage and with new eyes to fall in love with its beauty. Please, take your cameras with you! The volunteers will take walks around the city being included into groups of Russians. The goal of the camp is a photo exhibition in one of the most visited places of Nerekhta. The example of similar photomarathon tasks you could download from here http://video.mail.ru/mail/supreme2003/allinone/4 .html . The results of the camp will be shown on the open air presentation in one of the most populated district of Nerekhta city. Language: Nerekhta is a town of the Kostroma region. Population: ca. 30 000 inhabitants. It is easy to reach from Moscow or Nizhni Novgorod. It is one of the most interesting places not only in the region but likewise in Central Russia. Nerekhta is a town-museum with centuries-old history. W. Volunteers will have to reflect their impressions of the city with photos. Their task will be also to prepare the photo exhibition. Please, be prepared for long walking, flexible time schedule (early morning photo sessions, night photographing). Accommodation: You will stay in the youth center with showers, toilets, bed linen and centralized canteen. The youth center provides diversity of workshops like ceramic, painting and other handcrafts, also traditional Russian. Host organization “Peoples Planet” Foundation http://www.nerehtaplaneta.ru/index.php?m1=volanters F. Meals 3 times a day, no need to cook. Vegetarian food available. N Extra info: 40 Euro extra fee, motivation letter! PLEASE BRING YOUR CAMERA We don’t provide with films volunteers who bring not a 42. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 18, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-SF-11-1 \"KUNGUR\", Perm region, Kungur Kungur is an ancient town on western Ural founded in 1648. It is located in a place of merge of the rivers Sylva and Irene, approximately in 100 km from Perm. Remarkable beauty of this place, the historical and architectural monuments, and also world famous Ice cave attracts the tourists from all over the world. Kungur is a large industrial and trading center of the Perm region located on the crossing of transport ways, connecting the European part of the country with Siberia. The camp is organized by the Perm city public charitable organization "Centre of support of democratic youth initiatives", which is active in the field of social help and services to the aged and ill people, who injured within political reprisals. This camp has been organizing every year since 2001. Work: The participants will renovate the flats of elderly people who have suffered from the political repressions. The work includes painting the walls, ceilings, floors, window frames. As not everyone is familiar with this craft, so the leaders form little teams of 3 or 4 with at least one who has already gathered some experience in it and can teach them. Study: The educational part of the workcamp program will include discussions among volunteers about the basic ideas of the camp (for example, "Overcoming of the totalitarian past"), meeting with active workers of the organizers "Memorial" and other Perm public organizations. Leisure time: visiting of the Memorial museum of history of political reprisals "Perm - 36", excursion round Perm city and Kungur town, architectural constructions of 18-19 centuries: temples and churches, merchant manors etc., meeting with local artists and sculptors, trip to Belogorskiy monastery. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the house of youth tourism and excursions, bathrooms are available on the floor. Volunteers will cook by themselves. Language: English. Terminal/Region: Perm airport, train station Location: Kungur, Perm region, Russia. Extra info: Please bring with you a sleeping bag, working shoes and clothes, national music CDs, games and good mood! Number of Volunteers: 10 43. Russia - Ecocenter Zapovedniks Russia Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-ECZ-6-4 BOL’SHAYA KOKSHAGA (Mari El Republic) The project is organized by the Moscow Ecological Center Zapovedniks (ECZ) in cooperation with the Bol’shaya Kokshaga Reserve. For many years in order to preserve biodiversity and natural forest renewal the entry on the territory of the Reserve was forbidden. 110 But recently an active ecological work with children and students is held, a net of ecological educational trails and excursion routes are developed. Language: English. Russian language skills could be useful. Work: main group will live and work in Starozhil’sk. Main tasks are to develop ecological trails - to install benches and infoboards, to develop tourist sites, to collect garbage on the tourist trails. Also design work on the interior of the visit-center and landscape design are possible. 2 small groups (at will) will live and work deep in the Reserve: ranger work with inspectors and improvement work on the cordon and territory. Accommodation: Starozhil’sk – a small settlement about 40 km from the capital of Mari El Republic – Yoshkar-Ola. There are food shops, post office. No Internet. Main group in Starozhil’sk will live in a big house with a wooden beds, mattresses and blankets. No sleeping sheets. Electricity. Toilet is outside and very simple. Shower in the nearest River Kokshaga. Banya (Russian sauna) is provided. Cooking by themselves in a fully-equipped place. Small groups will live at the cordon in the wooden houses at about 10 km from Starozhil’sk. As the camp place is a bit far from civilization, your ideas, games and music instruments for evening programs are more then welcomed! Study: study trips deep to the Reserve, lecture and films about fauna and flora of this region; about history, traditions and culture of Mari El people. Excursion to Yoshkar-Ola, Ethnographical Museum, mini-Zoo and trip to the Volga River. Language: English. Russian language skills could be useful. Terminal/Region: Yoshkar-Ola 12 vols will be Russian Number of Volunteers: 24 44. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 18, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-W4U-11-5 NUN\'S YARD-2, Moscow region The building of the Homestead is the realization of Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna Romanova desires, the granddaughter of Victory, the Queen of Great Britain. She was thinking about the building of this homestead, but her tragic death in 1918 prevented the realization of this project. In 1992 the social service in the Marfo-Mariinsky Homestead was recommenced. A brief historical commentary: Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fedorovna shared her martyr death in the mine in Alapaevsk with 3 sons of Grand Duke Konstantine Konstankinovish.- Princes Ioann, Igor and Konstantin. The sister of Grand Duke K.K.Grand Duchess Olga was grand-grandmother of Prince Charles (Great Britain). Work: You will deal with the reconstruction of the Cathedral (the end of 18 c.), the building of Monastic blocks, priest's house, the opening of craft workshop (icon-painting, embroidery), the building of household constructions, the development of the charter lands, the accomplishment of the territory, the provision of Convent's life. Accommodation: Summerhouses where you will live are pretty simply equipped so do not expect many luxury:). Kitchen, dining room, shower, bio-toilet are in separate buildings. Food: 3 meals a day and even more :) will be provided, vegetarian food and cooking by 45. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:August 10, 2008, End: August 20, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-W4U-6-8 SUNCITY, Anapa Black sea coast in general and Anapa in particular is a Russian national resort. Beautiful weather, warm sea, fine sand, diversity of fruits etc. There are a lot of places to visit here mineral mud lake, waterfalls, rich flora and fauna. Besides this the area is very rich with a historical objects. Work: SUNCITY is a creative, ecological and social project. The idea to hold a festival appeared more than three years ago. In August 2006, twenty five persons participated in the festival SUNCITY. There were built more than 50 sand sculptures and compositions. In 2007, the organizers plan to extend the scale of the festival. We invite young people to reveal ones' talents, make a contribution to the cleanliness of the environment, and just to spend positively ten days at the coast of the beautiful Black Sea. - creative - the construction of sandcastles on the Black Sea coast; - ecological - garbage removal from the wild beach. To promote the idea that ecology is much more mentality than science; - social - we are for the development of freedom spirit, personal merits, on the one hand, and for mutual understanding and community cohesion, on the another. Visit our website: www.suncityfest.ru Approx. schedule: * 7.30 a.m. - Wake up! * 7.30 a.m.- 8.30 a.m. building of the foundation for sand compositions * 8.30 a.m. -9.00 a.m. - breakfast * 9.00 a.m.10.00 a.m. - cleaning the sea coast * 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. - building sand compositions * 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. - lunch time and siesta * 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. - sport activities * 7.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m. - camp accomplishment activities * 8.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. - dinner after 8.00 p.m. party time Accommodation: You will live in tents on the Black Sea coast. Food: The cooking will be done by your own. Collective food prepared on camp fire and gas cooker. Free time activities: Sports (water sports competitions, beach volleyball and football), music (contest of musical talents, singing, playing guitar, discotheque), excursions (national reserve park Utrish, Anapa city), body-art. Language: English R: Motivation letter is required! Please, take into consideration that Anapa is a resort area. Therefore we should be sure about your 100% participation till the 1st of June!!! In order to book a train ticket beforehand. Average temperature in August +28...+33?C 111 Location: the Black Sea coast, Vityazevo village, Anapa, the Krasnodar Territory Terminal/Region: 8 August 10:00 - 16:00, Moscow, World4U office Number of Volunteers: 25 46. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:August 12, 2008, End: August 29, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-SF-9-4 \"YOUTH OF THE WORLD\", Nizhny Novgorod Nizhniy Novgorod was founded in 1221 at the place of fusion of two Great Russian Rivers :Volga and Oka. From 1932 till 1990 it was named Gorky in Great Russian writer Maxim Gorky honor. It is situated 500 km from Moscow. The city has a rich history and more then 600 historical, architectural and cultural sights testify to it. The city is inscribed in the list of 100 cities of the world with high cultural and historical profile by UNESKO. It is famous by its traditional handicrafts such as "Hohloma" and "Gorodetskaya". The workcamp aims to organize the festival of world cultures in Nizhny Novgorod in order to promote international voluntary movement, intercultural awareness and tolerance. Work: Volunteers are expected to participate in different cultural events and meetings with public people of the city with the purpose to introduce the experience of work with youth abroad. Participants will prepare the exhibition of the countries they come from and organize the presentations of their cultures for the inhabitants of the city. A group of the volunteers will also create a short movie about the workcamp and other social activities which will be held simultaneously in the city. Study: Volunteers will learn a lot about Russian and other participants' cultures. Leisure time: Excursions round Nizhny Novgorod city and visits to local museums, swimming in Volga river. On weekends volunteers could take part in trips to small towns of the region and visit the handicraft factories. Also there are a lot of cinemas and theatres in the city. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the hostel with all facilities (3 persons per room). There is one canteen per floor and volunteers will cook breakfast and supper by themselves. Lunches will be organized additionally in the city. Language: English, any level of Russian is welcomed. Terminal/Region: Nizhny Novgorod train station and airport. Location: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia Extra info: Please bring with you national music CDs, games, any useful information or materials for presentation of your country and good mood. Number of Volunteers: 10 47. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:August 13, 2008, End: August 26, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SCG-6-2 Krokhalinaya Bay, Lake Baikal The Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT) is an non-profit organization, with a mission to promote local sustainable development of Lake Baikal and surrounding areas through lowimpact ecotourism. This mission is grounded in 48. Russia - Siberian Creative Group Russia Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RU-SCG-6-8 Path to clean Baikal, Zabaikalski National Park (ZNP) The Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT) is an non-profit organization, with a mission to promote local sustainable development of Lake Baikal and surrounding areas through lowimpact ecotourism. This mission is grounded in building environmentally friendly trails that are safe and enjoyable for hikers of all ages and levels of experience. ESBT is carrying out trailbuilding projects around Baikal in two-week summer camps composed of international volunteer crews. ESBT projects concentrate on environmental education, restoration, social responsibility and leadership, on improving the health and well-being of local people, preserving indigenous peoples, their cultures and traditions, as well as promoting intercultural interaction. It all began with a simple yet daunting idea - to build a trail circumventing one of the oldest and most beautiful lakes on Earth, “the pearl of Siberia” - Lake Baikal. A trail over 2000 kilometers long, connecting seven 112 national parks and reserves and providing easy access to Baikal’s breath-taking views and panoramas. For more than 30 years this idea was nothing but a dream, dismissed as Quixotian, impractical, overly ambitious, and just crazy. And yet, for the past five years, a group of enthusiastic local environmentalists along with hundreds of volunteers - have been transforming the impossible dream into reality. It’s called the Eastern Siberian Baikal Trail (ESBT). Work: widening and renovating the trail and building bridges, camping areas, steps, and toilets. The trail begins in the mountain wilderness of Zabaikalski National Park and ends on the shores of Chivyrkuisky Gulf. The project starts from the settlement of UstBarguzin. From there, project participants will take a forest road to the trailhead and begin a 54-kilometer hike through wild taiga forest. You will traverse the pass over the Barguzin mountain range while carrying your personal belongings, camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, etc.), tools (axes, saws, shovels), and all of the food for the entire project. Covering 2-15 kilometers a day, you will clear and mark the trail as you walk, building rest stops and campsites and constructing small bridges. Although the trip is demanding, you will be greatly rewarded by the untouched, quiet beauty of snowy mountain tops, the endless seas of Siberian pines, exquisitely fresh and fragrant air, and perhaps some encounters with Siberian wildlife! At the end of the hike, on the shores of Chivyrkuy Gulf, is the breathtaking (and warm) Khrohalinaya Bay. For two weeks you will live and work together in some of the most beautiful places around Lake Baikal. You can fish, go for a quick dip in the river after a day of satisfying work, or pick berries and mushrooms in the woods. Accommodation: in a temporary camp sites along the way, vols will share two-person tents. Note that there are no hot showers at this camp - but you can always heat water for bathing or take a refreshing swim in the river! Extra info: The first half of the project is extremely difficult, and you must be in good physical shape to hike through taiga with a heavy backpack. Age limit 45. Participation Fee: 250 Euro Number of Volunteers: 15 49. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:August 24, 2008, End: September 10, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-W4U-11-7 MYSTERIOUS ISLAND-1, Karelia Project will take place at the fantastic island of Valaam - one of the most picturesque places and beautiful monasteries in the Northwest of Russia. It is sometimes called "Mount Athos of the North". Valaam, surrounded by the archipelago of more than 50 beautiful small islands, is situated in Ladoga Lake - the biggest freshwater lake in Europe with the average width of 83km!! and maximum depth of 230m!. During its centuries-old history, the Monastery has undergone devastation and desolation time and again. But, by God's mercy, every time it revived again. In atheistic Soviet Union Monastery has also undergone devastation. But on December 14, 1989, a ship moored in the harbour, there were the first six monks on board and gradually monastic life started to revive. Since that day, the new history of Valaam began. A great amount of temples and churches are situated here, a lot of pilgrims 50. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:September 8, 2008, End: September 20, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RU-SF-9-5 \"MIX OF CULTURES\", Karelia, Petrozavodsk Republic of Karelia is situated in the north-west part of Russia. The most of the territory is Taiga area and half of it is covered with forests of pines and birch trees. It is often said that Karelia consists of stones, lakes and forests. The region is famous for its high ecology and diversity of flora and fauna. The camp takes place in Petrozavodsk- the capital of Karelia republic which has been found by Piter the Great simultaneously with St.Petersburg in 1703. Initially it was a small settlement supplying the weapon factory. Nowadays it is a very nice, modern and clean city with highly developed industry and very active social life. The project is organized in cooperation with regional public organization "Initiative", which is working in the field of promotion and development of volunteering as well as organizing and strengthening of international youth cultural exchanges. The camp aims to foster intercultural awareness and understanding. Work: Volunteers will prepare and conduct cultural presentations and language workshops 113 for youth in schools of Petrozavodsk city. The topics of presentations are the cultures of volunteers' countries, voluntary movement abroad etc. Also participants of the camp are expected to conduct the days of intercultural communication in schools of the city. Another type of activity for volunteers is preparation and demonstration of photo-exhibition about their countries, cultures and traditions. Study: Volunteers will learn a lot about Russian and other participants' cultures. Leisure time: Excursions round Petrozavodsk city, visits to local museums (historical museum, museum of local lore, art museum). There are possibilities for walking trips outside the city, sport activities, cinema etc. Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the hostel of Pedagogical college (3 persons per room). The canteen, bathroom and shower are available on the same floor with living rooms. Volunteers will cook for them self. Language: English, any level of Russian is welcomed. Terminal/Region: Petrozavodsk train station and airport. Location: Petrozavodsk, Republic of Karelia, Russia Extra info: Don't forget to take warm and waterproof clothes, national music CDs, games, any useful information or materials for presentation of your country and good mood. Number of Volunteers: 10 51. Russia - World 4U Russia Begin:September 10, 2008, End: September 30, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RU-W4U-11-8 MYSTERIOUS ISLAND-2, Karelia Project will take place at the fantastic island of Valaam - one of the most picturesque places and beautiful monasteries in the Northwest of Russia. It is sometimes called "Mount Athos of the North". Valaam, surrounded by the archipelago of more than 50 beautiful small islands, is situated in Ladoga Lake - the biggest freshwater lake in Europe with the average width of 83km!! and maximum depth of 230m!. During its centuries-old history, the Monastery has undergone devastation and desolation time and again. But, by God's mercy, every time it revived again. In atheistic Soviet Union Monastery has also undergone devastation. But on December 14, 1989, a ship moored in the harbour, there were the first six monks on board and gradually monastic life started to revive. Since that day, the new history of Valaam began. A great amount of temples and churches are situated here, a lot of pilgrims come every summer to visit Holy Earth and to help in renovation works. You can see photos of Valaam at www.valaam.ru Work: The distance from St.Petersburg to Valaam is approximately 220km. A lot of monks live here today, some of them renovate old churches, other work in the fields. A lot of people help them to save cultural heritage, and due to them a lot of churches of Valaam are already renovated. You task will be to help the monks in cleaning the fields, cutting down grass, preparing firewood. You will work in the kitchen, with domestic animals, in the garden. Very often volunteers are asked to help at the monastery farm, which is known by its wonderful atmosphere and kitchen! Attention: the physical work is really PHYSICAL! Besides this, according to the monastery rules you should be wearied in a proper way. What means: no open torso for boys (and for girls of course). So, boys are asked to have long trousers and T-shirts and girls are asked to 52. Russia - SFERA Russia Begin:September 18, 2008, End: September 29, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:RU-SF-5-10 \"Golden autumn\", Nizhny Novgorod region, Semenov district Nizhniy Novgorod was founded in 1221 at the place of fusion of two Great Russian Rivers: Volga and Oka. From 1932 till 1990 it was named Gorky in Great Russian writer Maxim Gorky honor. The city has a rich history and more then 600 historical, architectural and cultural sights testify to it. It was inscribe in the list of 100 cities of the world with high cultural and historical profile by UNESKO. Semenov is a small town not far from Nizhniy Novgorod. It is located at the Sanakhta River. It was founded in 17 century. The city is famous for its factory of hohloma painting, which is one of ancient kinds of Russian skills all over the world. The camp is organized by the Regional Center of family and children support "Young Nizhegorodets". It was opened in 1981 as a children's healthimproving camp. Since 2006 it became a rehabilitation centre for children. Every year the center hosts about 3000 children with their parents, partly they are from socially disadvantaged families and orphanages. The others are children suffering from disordered motor function, they are accompanied by their parents. The center is located in a very picturesque place not far from the Kerzhenskyi reserved area on the river shore. There is an oak-wood and birch grove around the center. Work: The volunteers are expected to help to organize a role game titled "Fairy tales of Kerzhenskyi forest" for children and their parents. Also the volunteers will be offered to make the entertaining activities and sport games for children as well as to support the decoration of the children's rooms. Horsing therapy is one of the ways of children treatment in "Young Nizhegorodets" so work as a horsebreeder is the other possible activity for the volunteers. Location: Nizhny Novgorod region, Semenov district, Belasovka village. The distances: 100km from Nizhniy Novgorod, 25 km from Semenov. Accommodation: in the center building, in rooms for 3-4 persons, bathroom available. Meal is prepared in the canteen. Leisure time: 114 Walking in the forest, visiting of a gymnasium. The volunteers will be able to ride horses. Also it's possible to make a tour of the Semenov and Nizhniy Novgorod and Gorodetc town, to visit Semenov factory of hohloma painting and to paint a matreshka by your self. Language: English, Russian are welcome. Terminal/Region: Nizhny Novgorod train station/ airport Number of Volunteers: 8 1. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:May 19, 2008, End: May 29, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-1 TRSIC, Loznica Trsic is a small village famous as the birthplace of Vuk Karadzic, the reformist of Serbian language and orthography. Because of its historical importance, this village has turned into a museum. Today it is a place frequently visited by tourists. The local partner organization (www.trsic.com) works on development and improvement of rural and eco tourism. This workcamp’s goal is to educate local people in the field of preserving heritage and other values for the sake of generations to come. Work: Volunteers will work on cleaning the forest from garbage, clearing the vegetation and marking the paths connecting Vuk’s birth house and 5 km distant XIV century Tronosa monastery. Apart of the manual work, the volunteers will take part in educative workshops together with the locals. That is why the students of Serbian and other Slavic languages are very welcome. Accommodation: In a house nearby, built in the same style as Vuk’s house from the eighteenth century. Volunteers will prepare food themselves. Language: English Location: Trsic is situated close to Loznica in the western part of Serbia Terminal/Region: Belgrade Number of Volunteers: 10 2. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:June 15, 2008, End: June 23, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-2 LUDAS LAKE I, Subotica Lake Ludas, an eolic lake surrounded with marsh, steppe and forest habitats, is famous as an ornithological reserve. It is one of the oldest protected areas in the world and listed as a wetland of international importance (Ramsar Site from 1977). Apart from preserved natural values (bird, fish and wetland plant species), the area boasts rich cultural heritage (archaeological findings, rural and sacral architecture, traditional culture, especially good rural cuisine). The beauty of the landscape and of the lake with the tall reed beds represents a special value of the Reserve. Work: Volunteers will be included in the project of preparing a wooden walkway (wooden pillars posted in the marsh mud, covered with planks). This project is a part of the umbrella–project of bird–monitoring which will continue throughout the summer. Accommodation: in the Research Station “Ludas”. Food will be provided in a local restaurant. Language: English Location: Lake Ludas is located 12 km from Subotica Terminal/Region: Belgrade Participation fee: 15 € 3. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-3 LUDAS LAKE II, Subotica Lake Ludas, an eolic lake surrounded with marsh, steppe and forest habitats, is famous as an ornithological reserve. It is one of the oldest protected areas in the world and listed as a wetland of international importance (Ramsar Site from 1977). Apart from preserved natural values (bird, fish and wetland plant species), the area boasts rich cultural heritage (archaeological findings, rural and sacral architecture, traditional culture, especially good rural cuisine). The beauty of the landscape and of the lake with the tall reed beds represents a special value of the Reserve. Work: Volunteers will be included in the project of wet meadows revitalization by removing reed, tree branches and clearing other vegetation. Accommodation: in the Research Station “Ludas”. Food will be provided in a local restaurant. Language: English Location: Lake Ludas is located 12 km from Subotica Terminal/Region: Belgrade Participation fee: 15 € Number of Volunteers: 15 4. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:July 7, 2008, End: July 20, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RS-VSS-11-1 CAJETINA, Uzice Cajetina village is situated on the mountain Zlatibor, a well-known tourist resort near Tara Mountain National Park and the authentic ethno village of Sirogojno. Mokra gora and the famous film director Kusturica’s Ethno–village Mecavnik are also nearby. Zlatibor offers unforgettable scenery and a unique climate. Work: The volunteers will clean the surrounding of an old spring water fountain. The project includes revitalization of dry grasslands by cutting bushes and weeds, making the signs and marking the walking paths, construction and installation of garbage cans, as well as construction of a stone wall. Accommodation: in a school. Language: English Location: Cajetina is a small town in the western part of Serbia, about 200 km from Belgrade. Terminal/Region: Belgrade Special remarks: There is a possibility for long walks and a lot of opportunities to discover flora and fauna of this mountain region. Local volunteers will be involved in the work. Participation fee: 15 € Number of Volunteers: 12 5. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 20, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:RS-VSS-5-1 RAVNI I, Uzice Ravni village is situated on the mountain Zlatibor, a well-known tourist resort near Tara Mountain National Park and the authentic ethno village of Sirogojno. Mokra gora and the famous film director Kusturica’s Ethno–village Mecavnik 115 are also nearby. Zlatibor offers unforgettable scenery and a unique climate. The Ravni summer camp aims to provide fun, education and safe environment for children, in order for them to enjoy the school holidays period. The children are between 10 and 15 years old and the scheme is open to 40 children per one camp. Work: The international volunteers will work on preparing the summer camp activities together with the staff (educators, organizers, a nurse and a doctor) and local volunteers. The volunteers will help in supervising the group of children while doing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities (arts, field studies on local biodiversity and environment, crafts and games, sport events and excursions). Volunteers will supervise the children, help them to develop their English language skills and will conduct some workshops for children on their own. Tasks will also include helping in daily preparations of the scheme and cleaning up after it. Accommodation: In a school with beds. Sleeping bags are required for two nights outdoor – in tents near the bank of the river Rzav. Number of volunteers: 5 international + 5 local Language: English Location: Ravni village is located 230 km from Belgrade. Terminal/Region: Belgrade Qualifications: Volunteers must send a motivation letter that describes their experience in working with kids, as well as their thoughts and suggestions for specific activities (games, sports, crafts, etc.) Extra info: Volunteers must have a good level of English and be very motivated to work with children. Smoking and drinking of alcohol is permitted only when volunteers are away from the children. Number of Volunteers: 5 6. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RS-VCV-9-1 PHOTO-SYNTHESIS (Despotovac) Despotovac is a town and a municipality located in Serbia, around 130 kilometres southeastern of Belgrade. Its name stems from word "Despot" in Serbian, which means supreme ruler. The town has a total population of 4,363 people. Near Despotovac, there is the Manasija monastery, founded by Despot Stefan Lazarevic between 1407. and 1418. Another interesting point is the waterfall of Lisine, the highest one in Serbia. Concept of this camp is organising photography workshops by international and local volunteers, with the aims to discover new potentials and values of Despotovac and to point out some intercultural values through a creative process. Work: Volunteers will be divided in small groups each day, and every group will get a thematic task for photographing on that day. Second part of daily activities will be selection of the best photographs of that day in order to form a collection for main exhibition of photographs and presentation of selected material. Study: In the afternoon hours, volunteers will be able to spend time in creative art-workshops, which will be organised for local children. In that way volunteers can be of great help to artist who will run the workshops. Also, volunteers can use football and basketball fields. There will 7. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:July 15, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RS-VCV-9-2 ART-AREA (Becej) PVP Becej is typical, multinational town in Vojvodina, more than 900 years old, situated on right bank of river Tisa, 53km north from Novi Sad. There are a numerous cultural –historical monuments, more than 12 different nationalities and it is an example of tolerant town in the heart of Vojvodina. With this camp volunteers work will encourage non-affirmed artists to expose themselves and not to be afraid of critics – volunteers will give them the example! Main subject of the camp and volunteers work will be peace. Promoting peace in multiethnic town like Becej is more than necessary because of lack of intercultural communication. Work: We will work in groups or all together. During the camp our job will be easy, painting, wood cracking and painting murals. Through our art-works and behaviour we will promote peace. Local artists will come to visit us and help them if needed. Also non-affirmed artists will be more than welcome to join us. At the end of camp there will be big exhibition of all art products in a gallery. Study: We will have workshops on peace, intercultural learning and conflict resolution. We will make visits to a castle near Becej, Novi Becej – town next to Becej, Novi Sad, lake and river Tisa. Accommodation: We are going to sleep in tents in Goranski park near youth club. Sleeping mats and sleeping bags are necessary. Toilets and showers are next to the park, in sports centre. We will make our own food. Language: English. Qualifications: We are looking for volunteers who are deeply interested in topics of peace, intercultural learning and conflict resolution. Terminal/Region: Novi Sad Extra info: This is a PVP camp – a motivation letter is needed! Please bring something that will represent your culture and country. Number of Volunteers: 10 8. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:July 16, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RS-VCV-11-1 COLOURED HOUSE OF KIDS AND CULTURE (Backo Petrovo Selo) Backo Petrovo Selo (Petereve - Hungarian) is typical multinational settlement in the municipality of Becej, more than 900 years old, with 7318 inhabitants. Backo Petrovo Selo stands on right bank of river Tisa, 62km from Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina. There are a numerous cultural and historical monuments, more than 12 different nationalities and it is perfect example of tolerant place. During the summer, Backo Petrovo Selo (BPS) is a quite 116 active village, with several summer festival dedicated to its multicultural wealth with participation of few hundred kids and youth. BPS has three active ethno-artistic societies which are the stakes of cultural life. All of them are practicing in the “Culture house” which is the place of theatre, dance, painting, youth etc. The aim of this work camp is giving new colour of “Culture house” and through work motivation of youth and kids from BPS to take active role. Work: Volunteers will work on painting the interior of „Culture house“. Volunteers will also be involved in preparation of intercultural evenings, parties, film projections... Study: Various workshops, pool and Tisa river visits, excursion to »Fantast« lake and castle. Volunteers will visit orthodox monastery and catholic church and town hall. Volunteers will have opportunity to enjoy in the festival »Cucumber days«. Volunteers will be introduced with our traditions and customs. Accommodation: Workcamp will be situated on five minutes from the centre of Backo Petrovo Selo, in the rooms of local football club. Sleeping bags are necessary. All meals will be prepared by volunteers. Showers and toilettes are available. Language: English. Qualifications: No special qualifications are required. Craft in painting the walls is welcome :) Terminal/Region: Novi Sad Extra info: Please bring some characteristic games and/or food from your country. Number of Volunteers: 10 9. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:July 19, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RS-VCV-11-2 SUMMER IN RUSKI KRSTUR 2 (Ruski Krstur) Ruski Krstur is a village of 5000 people located 70km northwest from Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina. It is inhabited by the Ruthenian national minority (98% of the village). These people speak their own language and have their own customs. Once you get to know them, they are open and friendly people, but their community is still closed to the outside. In 2007 we did our first workcamp there. For most local people it was first chance to show and open themselves to different cultures, traditions and characters. There is a swimming pool built on the Danube-Tisa-Danube canal at the end of the village, which is meeting place of the people during summer. However, the place needs reconstruction and repairs. Work: The main work is that together with people from Ruski Krstur volunteers make some repairs including painting, cleaning, making wooden benches and a walking path and doing some smaller construction work to fulfil the space around the swimming pool. Study: There will be few different workshops created by the locals to show Ruthenian culture and tradition. Volunteers will have an excursion to Novi Sad, second largest city in Serbia, with visits to historical, cultural and environmental sites. Accommodation: In local school's dormitory, which is half an hour away by walk from the workcamp place, so participants will be provided with bicycles. Sleeping bags are not necessary. Food will be prepared by locals and camp volunteers. Language: English Terminal/Region: Novi Sad Number of Volunteers: 10 10. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 8, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RS-VCV-9-3 CREA(C)TIVITY (Morovic) Morovic is a village of 3000 people, located about 70km southwest from Novi Sad, near the border with Bosnia and Croatia. Two rivers flow through the village, Bosut and Studva. The village is surrounded by wonderful forests and a network of canals, but despite the natural beauty, the riverbanks have been neglected and ignored by local people. There is a general feeling of disinterest among the village people towards the problems and the potentials of the local community. Intensive communication and interaction with the local people should help them adopt a more positive attitude towards their own village. Work: We will organize an art colony (a group of international and local volunteer artists) to create paintings on topics of natural beauty, healthy environment, etc... We should also make some creative workshops with the local kids. In addition, we will spend a smaller amount of time on manual work - cleaning and arranging the riverbanks. Study: Workshops on painting, knitting hammocks, introduction to local folklore and dances, getting to know the centuries-old oak forests, practice in preparing typical local fish stew. Visits to Novi Sad Accommodation: A local ecological organization has transferred two used railway coaches to the riverbank and re-arranged them as a sleeping place, an office and a cafeteria. Volunteers will be placed there. No need for sleeping bags. On some days, we will make our own food. On other days, local people will be proud to present their cuisine and cooking skills. Language: English Qualifications: Artistic talent in painting is welcome! :) Number of Volunteers: 10 11. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:RS-VCV-5-1 PAINTING WITH KIDS, (Sajkas) Sajkas is a village with 5000 inhabitants located near Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina. Near Sajkas are rivers Danube and Tisa. In this project local youth will be take part, kids from 10 to 15 years old. They will be helping volunteers with their work, volunteers will be teaching them to paint and also they will play games and/or have workshops with the volunteers. Work: Volunteers will be working together with local kids on painting a border wall in a park and walls in a youth club and they will have all the freedom to paint whatever they like. Also, they will be working on planting some trees in the park. During this workcamp, there will be a rock concert, and volunteers will be helping with organization. Study: In the afternoons, volunteers will make some workshops or games with/for the children. There will be visits to the orthodox monastery of Kovilj, local cultural and historical sites, nearby rivers, Novi Sad city and presentations of traditions and local culture. Accommodation: Sleeping is in the school on mattresses. Volunteers will need to bring their own sleeping bag. Also, showers, toilets and kitchen are provided. Volunteers will be 117 preparing food for themselves in a school kitchen. Terminal/Region: Novi Sad. Qualifications: Some talent for painting, and motivation to work with kids. Therefore, a motivation letter is necessary. Number of Volunteers: 10 12. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:July 21, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:RS-VSS-5-2 RAVNI II, Uzice Ravni village is situated on the mountain Zlatibor, a well-known tourist resort near Tara Mountain National Park and the authentic ethno village of Sirogojno. Mokra gora and the famous film director Kusturica’s Ethno–village Mecavnik are also nearby. Zlatibor offers unforgettable scenery and a unique climate. The Ravni summer camp aims to provide fun, education and safe environment for children, in order for them to enjoy the school holidays period. The children are between 10 and 15 years old and the scheme is open to 40 children per one camp. Work: The international volunteers will work on preparing the summer camp activities together with the staff (educators, organizers, a nurse and a doctor) and local volunteers. The volunteers will help in supervising the group of children while doing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities (arts, field studies on local biodiversity and environment, crafts and games, sport events and excursions). Volunteers will supervise the children, help them to develop their English language skills and will conduct some workshops for children on their own. Tasks will also include helping in daily preparations of the scheme and cleaning up after it. Accommodation: In a school with beds. Sleeping bags are required for two nights outdoor – in tents near the bank of the river Rzav. Number of volunteers: 5 international + 5 local Language: English Location: Ravni village is located 230 km from Belgrade. Terminal/Region: Belgrade Qualifications: Volunteers must send a motivation letter that describes their experience in working with kids, as well as their thoughts and suggestions for specific activities (games, sports, crafts, etc.) Extra info: Volunteers must have a good level of English and be very motivated to work with children. Smoking and drinking of alcohol is permitted only when volunteers are away from the children. Number of Volunteers: 5 13. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 5, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VCV-6-1 CLEAN RIVERS (Ljig) Ljig is a small town of 5000 people in central Serbia at the foot of Rajac mountain. It is place 85km south of Belgrade. Ljig also the location of one of the youngest spas in Serbia. A location ecological organization is trying to protect the Ljig river through various activities. Work: Volunteers will explore the current 14. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 8, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-4 SURCIN, Belgrade Surcin is the youngest Belgrade municipality. It’s located 17 km west from the city centre. Sava River is close by. The place is surrounded by a cultivated area and remnants of old oak forests. It represents real oasis of fresh air. The area of the Sport Centre is a very pleasant place ideal for camping, sports and picnic activities. Work: The volunteers will repair the existing and construct new resting places and benches, clean the Tvrdenjava lake surroundings within the Sport Centre and should take part in putting in order vegetation nearby the foot and bike paths. Accommodation: in a school, sleeping bags and mats are needed; breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the volunteers themselves in the school, lunch will be provided in the local restaurant within the Sport Centre. Language: English Location: Surcin Terminal/Region: Belgrade Participation fee: 15 € Number of Volunteers: 12 15. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:July 27, 2008, End: July 9, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-5 GRZA, Paracin Grza well is one of the largest karst springs in Serbia. In the last 15 years the maintenance of Grza has been quite neglected. The mountaineer’s home and the track to the spring are in a very bad shape. Intensified unplanned building of summer cottages ruins the environment and illegal tree cutting intensifies erosion. Work: Project consists of several phases: making trash bins, clearing forest trails and vegetation; marking tracking paths. In the last phase of the project, volunteers will make photos of the area, which will be used for promo material (postcards, brochures, exhibition, etc.). Accommodation: In the mountaineer’s cottage: a local cook will be in charge of preparing food. Language: English Location: Grza is situated 25 km from Paracin and 3km from the nearest village. Terminal/Region: Belgrade Special remarks: Visits to monasteries in the surroundings, tracking tours and visits to nearby villages, the fair and local concerts in Paracin are planned. 118 Special requirements: Volunteers should have any kind of photo camera with them and be interested in photography. Participation fee: 15 € Number of Volunteers: 10 16. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:July 31, 2008, End: August 11, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VCV-6-2 NOBODY’S DOG (Becej) Becej is typical, multinational town in Vojvodina, more than 900 years old, situated on right bank of river Tisa, 53km north from Novi Sad. There are a numerous cultural –historical monuments, more than 12 different nationalities and it is an example of tolerant town in the heart of Vojvodina. Becej is a town with a big number of abandoned dogs, so local community started to deal with that problem. There are only two employed people who have all the obligations, so the main idea of the camp is helping them and the dogs. There are about 120 dogs in the dog shelter. Work: General work will be taking care of dogs, building and painting houses, cleaning, cutting grass, arranging the garden in the shelter and making dog collars. Study: Various workshops, pools and the Tisa river visits, excursions to «Fantast» castle, and the nearby town Novi Becej. Volunteers will visit orthodox and catholic churches, cultural centre and town hall. Also, volunteers will have a tour on the river Tisa by boats and we will go to visit the dog shelter in village Djurdjevo. Accommodation: Workcamp will be situated in the centre in one of the biggest parks in Becej, under the tents. Sleeping bags and sleeping mats are necessary. Showers and toilettes are nearby. Food will be prepared by volunteers and it will be mainly vegetarian. Language: English. Qualifications: It is important that you are not afraid of dogs! Terminal/Region: Novi Sad Extra info: Please bring information about dogs, games and/or food from your country. Number of Volunteers: 10 17. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RS-VSS-9-1 KOSJERIC I – SOUNDING, Uzice Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia, well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people initiated workcamps to increase and affirm cultural and tourism potentials through interaction between the citizens and the volunteers in an international atmosphere. Work: The idea for the music workshop is based on image and sound interaction and wider communication, as well as on a possible collaboration with other workshops taking place in Kosjeric camps (mural, graffiti and theatre workshop). The work process will be divided into three phases: a) Sound and spaces – the participants would create music for the video material that will be recorded in various localities; b) Sound and movement – the participants will make several improvisations together with the theatre workshop that will take in hand stage movement; c) Sound and colour – in cooperation with the mural workshop; the 18. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RS-VSS-9-2 KOSJERIC II – ARTBURG HILL (visual art workshop), Uzice Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia, well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people initiated workcamps to increase and affirm cultural and tourism potentials through interaction between the citizens and the volunteers in an international atmosphere. Work: The aim of the workshop is to create permanent art installations on different town sites. The idea is to present gradation/degradation of the human living soul through its life stages. On the specific town locations, every stage of the human life would be presented through a symbol: childhood (rocking chair), love life (bench), sorrow (altered piece of rock), festivity (table) and old age. The workshop will consist of two phases. In the first – brainstorming for ideas, leaning on our past experiences and building up the theme. In the second – implementing the idea either in the studio or in the open. The materials used could be wood, stone, ceramic tiles, glass, etc. The main goal is to create discrete and enduring interactive town exhibition that is to stay with the Kosjeric locals. Visit: www.ktowngroup.org.yu/artcamp Accommodation: local host families Language: English Location: Kosjeric, a small town in Eestern Serbia, 130 km from Belgrade Terminal/Region: Belgrade Qualifications: basic tool skills, basics in drawing, painting... (It is not necessary to be a professional, especially not a sculptor, nothing classical anyway). Number of Volunteers: 7 19. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RS-VSS-9-3 KOSJERIC III – STREET GALLERIES: mural and art of making graffiti, Uzice Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia, well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people initiated workcamps to increase and affirm cultural and tourism potentials through interaction between the citizens and the volunteers in an international atmosphere. Work: The workshop will consist of two groups organized around the idea of “street galleries”. First group’s task will be painting murals and introducing innovations to the technical 119 procedure of the wall painting itself. The basic medium shall be acrylic façade painting. However, interventions and experiments with the third dimension are also sought after. The primary goal of the second group work is introducing new forms of expression, graffiti art and spreading popular culture through interaction with young people. An art that’s been marginalized throughout decades and classified as subculture gets its own legitimate place and recognition through a phenomenon of a “street gallery”. Synthesis and collaboration between these two groups is possible depending on ideas and agreement among members. According to their own affinities, the participants will decide between two groups in order to express their creativity to the full extent. First camp days will pass in getting acquainted with basics of mural painting and graffiti, as well as in exchanging ideas among participants themselves. Apart from the masterpiece, there is also a possibility of creating stencils, tags. Visit: www.ktowngroup.org.yu/artcamp Accommodation: local host families Language: English Location: Kosjeric, a small town in Western Serbia, 130 km from Belgrade Terminal/Region: Belgrade Qualifications: Participants are expected to have basic art skills Number of Volunteers: 7 20. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RS-VSS-9-4 KOSJERIC IV – PERFORMING ARTS, Uzice Kosjeric is a small town in the western part of Serbia, well known for its beautiful nature. A group of young people initiated workcamps to increase and affirm cultural and tourism potentials through interaction between the citizens and the volunteers in an international atmosphere. Work: Throughout the series of the specific performing techniques and improvisation process, the work will explore the possibilities of creating theatre images and stories in everyday life situations (on the park bench, in the restaurant, etc.) Within easy-to-follow theatre games and workshops, the participants will create a material which will not depend on text. Dramaturgy based on a dream–like logic allows combining theatre images, actions, sound and text. The accent is put on exploring the interaction between the performers themselves and the relationship performers–audience– space, rather than on creating a finished theatre piece. Visit: www.ktowngroup.org.yu/artcamp Accommodation: local host families Language: English Location: Kosjeric, a small town in Western Serbia, 130 km from Belgrade Terminal/Region: Belgrade Special requirements: The workshop is intended for non–actors, but also for experienced performers willing to enjoy group dynamics. Number of Volunteers: 7 21. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:RS-VSS-9-5 TIMACUM MINUS, Knjazevac Serbia once was a part of the great Roman Empire. Some of the emperors were born in Eastern Serbia where important archeological 22. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-6 OBEDSKA BARA, Pecinci Special Nature Reserve Obedska Bara is one of the oldest protected areas in the world and a wetland of international importance (listed as a Ramsar site). Obedska bara, a famous ornithological site, is an oxbow lake surrounded by marsh and forest habitats. Wetlands are among the world’s most threatened ecosystems and this one has been gravely degraded, the most important problem being the overgrowing and disappearance of wet meadows. Work: Volunteers will be included in the project of wet meadows revitalization “Return of the Ibis’’ by removing tree branches and clearing other vegetation. This will be the eleventh camp we organize here; because of our activities, several bird species have returned so far and the working site has the richest bird fauna in the reserve. Accommodation: in the hotel “Obedska bara”. Food will be provided in the hotel restaurant. Language: English Location: Obedska bara is located 50km from Belgrade Terminal/Region: Belgrade Special remarks: Lectures on wetlands and Obedska Bara’s recent environmental problems will be given. An excursion to a medieval church and a fortress in the area, a visit to the local bread museum and a trip to the nearby Belgrade are foreseen as well. Volunteers can also swim in the lake and the Sava River, row a boat across the lake, watch the birds and explore the beautiful nature of the area. Participation fee: 15 € Number of Volunteers: 15 23. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-7 ZASAVICA, Sremska Mitrovica The Special Nature Reserve Zasavica is located west of Belgrade, along the Sava River, and covers 671 ha. This is one of the reserves with a very strong management system and in the last five years it organized very successful 120 international voluntary workcamps. Surrounded by the fragments of marshes, hygrophilous forests and meadows, the river ecosystem dominates the area. It is characterized by the presence of rare and endemic species of animals, being endangered not only in Serbia but also in Europe, such as the fish Umbra krameri and others. However, scientists discovered that a number of invasive alien species spread on account of native species. This condition made us realize the need for clearing the Reserve from the introduced species. Work: The volunteers will clean the Reserve Zasavica from invasive alien species that adversely affect the habitats they invade economically, environmentally or ecologically. Accommodation: In a house inside the Reserve, with several bedrooms. Location: Zasavica (www.zasavica.org.yu) is located one hour by bus from Belgrade. Terminal/Region: Belgrade Special remark: This area offers educational and recreational possibilities, including bird watching (with a short course), sport fishing, camping and hiking. Participation fee: 15 € Language: English Number of Volunteers: 12 24. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:August 11, 2008, End: August 22, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RS-VCV-11-3 KINDERGARTEN BG (Backo Gradiste) Backo Gradiste (Bacsfoldvar-Hungarian) is typical multinational settlement in the municipality of Becej, more than 900 years old, with 5455 inhabitants. It is situated on right bank of river Tisa, 35km from Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina. There are a numerous cultural and historical monuments, more than 12 different nationalities and it is perfect example of tolerant place in the heart of Vojvodina. Kindergarten which will be renovated is a part of this thinking and one idea of creating beautiful and safe environment for kids of Backo Gradiste. Work: Volunteers will work on designing and reconstruction of the one part of the kindergarten yard which is overgrown in weed. Work will consist of digging (to prepare the land) and planting, and painting the swings and little train, etc. Also, painting a new wall is considered as well as a brand new stork nest. Volunteers will have professional help in arranging the place. Volunteers will also be involved in preparation of intercultural evenings in the park, parties, film projections. Study: Various workshops, visit to swimming pool in Becej and river Tisa, excursions by bikes to »Pearl island« and Becej-mere. Also, volunteers will have opportunity to visit orthodox and catholic churches. During the camp, volunteers will have opportunity to enjoy in the night life in Backo Gradiste and to meet local inhabitants through the two manifestations, »Fish dish« contest and traditional village celebration. Volunteers will have a visit to local municipality. Volunteers will be introduced with our traditions and customs. Accommodation: Workcamp will be situated in the kindergarten near the centre of Backo Gradiste. Sleeping bags are necessary. All meals will be made by volunteers in the kindergarten kitchen. Showers and toilettes are nearby. Language: English. Terminal/Region: Novi Sad Extra info: Please bring some characteristic 25. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RS-VSS-11-2 YOUTH CENTER – Making Tradition, Valjevo On its 35th anniversary, the local NGO (www.istrazivaci.co.yu), started reconstructing their old premises and establishing the Valjevo Youth Center. Since 2005 workcamps give their contribution to its construction. Work: This year Research Society organizes the camp with the same aim as in the previous two years – finishing this building construction and promoting it. Volunteers will help creation of this building in many different ways – from the work on its promotion to some real construction work. Accommodation: in the family houses of the Youth Center members; food by local municipality or in restaurants or in camp kitchen. Language: English Location: Valjevo, small town in western Serbia approximately 100 km South West from Belgrade. Special remarks: Several days of the camp will be organized in such a way as to introduce participants to the Research Society activities including special excursions (considering trekking, caving, watching stars, etc.); participation of the locals included in the project. Participation fee: 15 € Number of Volunteers: 10 26. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 17, 2008, End: August 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-8 STARA PLANINA, Knjazevac Stara planina is the largest and most beautiful mountain in Eastern Serbia. It is a Nature park, protected for its extraordinary natural values. Unfortunately, this area is neglected and most of the natural and tourist potentials are unrecognized and unused. The idea is to show values and possibilities of sustainable tourism development. Work: The group will continue with the last year’s workcamp activities: reconstruction of tracking paths, creation of marking signs. Volunteers will also help old local people in their everyday duties in the countryside. Accommodation: In a renovated school. Language: English Location: village Custica, 30 km from Knjazevac in eastern Serbia, 280 km from Belgrade Terminal/Region: Belgrade Special remarks: Volunteers with special interest in sustainable tourism and with certain experience in this subject. Participation fee: 15 € Number of Volunteers: 10 27. Serbia - VOLUNTARY SERVICE OF SERBIA Begin:August 17, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:RS-VSS-6-9 DELIBLATO SANDS, Kovin Deliblatska pescara (Deliblato Sands) used to be a real small desert some 150 years ago, when most of its area (approx. 300 km2) was forested to prevent sand from further spreading 121 by wind. However, some of its habitats have remained untouched and are under protection as special nature reserves. Its precious natural resources have not been used sufficiently for educational purposes. This camp is the continuation of the activities of Young Researchers of Serbia on revitalizing the Deliblato Sands areas. Work: The volunteers will assist in constructing a house – the information point at the entrance of this protected area – and in renovating forest paths. Accommodation: In a house. Language: English Location: Deliblato is between towns of Kovin and Vrsac, 70 km away from Belgrade. Terminal/Region: Belgrade Special remarks: During the workcamp the participants will be shown the area of Deliblato Sands. Excursions to lakes near the town of Bela Crkva and the Danube (and swimming there) are foreseen. Workshops and lectures on nature conservation of this endangered habitat are planned as well. Special requirements: Some experience in manual and handicraft work, not obligatory. Participation fee: 15 € Number of Volunteers: 15 28. Serbia - Volunteers Centre of Vojvodina Begin:August 22, 2008, End: September 4, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:RS-VCV-11-4 ZRENJANIN BEER FEST (Zrenjanin) Zrenjanin is a town of 100.000 people, 50km northeast from Novi Sad. At the end of summer it is hosting a beer festival, which incorporates music and folklore performances, art exhibitions and sport events and competitions. We would like to have international volunteers working together with the local ones. This would give a chance for the (generally isolated) young local people to be a part of an international team, make friends, work and learn together with their peers from abroad. Work: Helping in technical organization of the international folklore music and dance festival (which is one part of the «big» event). This includes setting up stages and equipment, giving out promotional material on the streets of Zrenjanin, watching over the instruments and costumes, communicating etc. Study: Introduction to the environmental and cultural diversity of the area – visits to the protected nature parks and orthodox monasteries around Zrenjanin. Attending the folklore and other events and performances during the festival. Accommodation: In a sports centre, with showers and toilets. Meals will be available in a sport club's restaurant. Language: English Terminal/Region: Zrenjanin Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:June 15, 2008, End: June 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:SK-INE-11-1 Bojnice, Bojnice Description: ENVI/MANU Work: Cleaning, gardening and maintenance work at the castle and its surroundings. Accommodation: Lodging will be provided in the castle, with all facilities needed. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare meals themselves in the kitchen from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is 2. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:June 22, 2008, End: July 5, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SK-INE-6-1 Sihla, Sihla Description: ENVI/MANU Work: Manual work at the horse farm: repair fences, and cleaning meadows. Maintenance works in the village Sihla. Helping with the organization of exhibition and the horse race. Accommodation: Probably in the local school in Lom nad Rimavicou. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Language: English Qualifications: MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station Bratislava; Sihla bus stop. Sihla is approximately 280 km east from Bratislava. The nearest bigger city is Brezno. Extra info: Age limit: 20+ For more info about the location: www.sihla.sk, www.hucul.sk Number of Volunteers: 10 3. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:June 29, 2008, End: July 12, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:SK-INE-4-1 Integra, Bratislava Description: DISA Work: The volunteers will organize free time activities (e.g. workshops, trips, games etc.) for mentally and physically disabled children. Volunteers who want to help them in social integration are welcomed. Accommodation: Lodging will be provided directly in the building of the facility for disabled children. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Meals will be provided by the local partner in the local canteen. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Qualifications: MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava. The capital of Slovakia – Bratislava is situated in south-western part of Slovakia next to the border with Austria and Hungary. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ For more info about Bratislava: www.bratislava.sk Number of Volunteers: 6 4. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SK-INE-9-3 Black Castle 1, Zlatno Description: RENO/ENVI Work: Reconstruction works in the area of an ancient castle – “Black Castle“. It will involve manual works, such as walling, digging, 122 cleaning the area, cutting the grass. Accommodation: Lodging will be provided in tents, on a meadow. Warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Field toilet, showers and drinking water will be provided. However it is far from the civilization so there is no electricity and no public transport. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, field kitchen is available. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Qualifications: HDW - Hard Work; MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Zlatno Bus stop. The camp will take place in the middle of the forest close to the village Zlatno, approximately 130 km east from Bratislava. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks! For more info about the location and also photos from previous workcamps: www.ciernyhrad.sk Number of Volunteers: 10 5. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SK-INE-6-3 Senne, Senne Description: ENVI Work: Monitoring birds, doing environmental works in meadows (raking, making hays, cutting grass) cleaning, maintenance work in the surroundings of the village Senne, reconstruction of the walking paths and of an ornithological building. Accommodation: Lodging will be provided in a local school/kindergarden. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare food themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava or Kosice, Senne bus station. The small village Senne is 15 km far away from the town Michalovce in the eastern part of Slovakia. The nearest big city is Kosice. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ If you have pollen allergy you may have a hard time here. For more info about the project: http://www.sovs.sk/eng_index.htm Number of Volunteers: 10 6. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 4, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SK-INE-9-6 Levice, Levice Description: ENVI/MANU Work: Manual and environmental works in the area of an old local Calvary. Accommodation: Lodging will be provided in a dormitory in the town centre. Sleeping bag needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Levice train/bus station. The town Levice is 132 km far away from Bratislava, in the southern part of Slovakia. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ For more info about the location: www.levice.sk Number of Volunteers: 10 7. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:SK-INE-4-2 SPOSA, Stiavnicke Bane Description: SOCI Work: Volunteers will prepare free-time activities for a summer camp for autistic children with their families. They will be a support and help for parents and siblings of these children during the therapy and creative workshops. Volunteers who want to take part in the camp with autistic children and their families are welcomed. Accommodation: Lodging will be provided by the local partner in the cottage. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and mountains. Meals will be provided by the local partner in the canteen of the cottage. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Qualifications: MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava, Stiavnicke Bane bus station. The camp is located in Siavnicke Bane – 4 km from Banska Stiavnica. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ For more info about the location: www.banskastiavnica.sk Number of Volunteers: 5 8. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SK-INE-9-7 Sklabina 1, Sklabina Description: RENO/ENVI Work: Renovation and reconstruction of an old historical building and the ruins of the Sklabina Castle from the 13th century. Gardening works and taking care of livestock (goats). Accommodation: Lodging will be provided where the workcamp will take place, in an old building. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Qualifications: HDW - Hard Work Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava; Sklabina bus station. Sklabina is situated about 230 km north - east from Bratislava, close to the city Martin. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ People with dust allergy can have a hard time here. For more info about the location: www.martin.sk, www.castles.sk/sklabina.php Number of Volunteers: 10 9. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SK-INE-9-8 Casta, Casta Description: RENO/MANU Work: Renovation of an old Jewish cemetery: renovating the old walls and the gate, cutting grass and tree, marking the walking path. Making the records on the cemetery and the graves. Study: Holocaust and history of World War 2 Accommodation: Lodging will be provided in a local school. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. Volunteers will prepare food themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is 123 possible. Language: English Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Casta bus station. Casta is a village situated in the West - very close to Bratislava and to a nice town Pezinok. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ For more info about the location: http://www.obec-casta.sk Number of Volunteers: 10 10. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SK-INE-6-4 MOTYCKY, Motycky Description: ENVI Work: Marking tourist paths, bike paths, cleaning the paths. Accommodation: Probably in a local cottage. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible. Qualifications: MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDED Language: English Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Motycky bus station. Motycky is a village very close to Banska Bystrica. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ For more info about the location: www.motycky.wgz.cz Number of Volunteers: 10 11. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:August 9, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SK-INE-9-9 Saris, Velky Saris Description: RENO/ENVI Work: Revitalizing the old ruins of the Saris Castle in Slovak Carpathians: Renovation works, cleaning the area, making wooden fences, taking care of livestock (goats), making records about tourists, making the records of fauna and flora, collecting certain river stones. Accommodation: The Saris Castle is situated on the top of 300 m high volcanic hill, covered by old forest (it is Nature Reserve) upon the river Torysa. Lodging will be provided in little double-bedded scout cottages or tents, on a meadow amidst the ruins of the castle. Warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Field toilet, showers and drinking water will be provided. However it is 3 km far from the civilization so there is no electricity, no water-supply and no public transport. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, field kitchen is available. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava or Kosice; train to Presov; Velky Saris bus station. Velky Saris is a little town near Presov located in the Eastern part of Slovakia. From Velky Saris you can get to the ruins of the Saris Castle – the place of the workcamp. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks! For more info and pictures about the project: www.hrad.wbl.sk Number of Volunteers: 10 12. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:August 10, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history 13. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:August 13, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:SK-INE-11-2 ZILINA, Stanica, ZILINA SK-INE 11.2 ZILINA Stanica 13/08/2008 – 23/08/2008 Vols: 10 Description: ENVI/MANU Work: Gardening, cleaning, cutting, building garden furnitures (benches, tables) ENVIRONMENT The project is to work in a natural space which is in the center of a city, surrounded by roundels where the automobile activity is important. How to build a creative, safe, high quality open space ? The aim will be to clean and to make it more attractive for Zilina's citizen, walkers, animals, families by planting trees and flowers, refurbish space, create gardening furnitures (benches, tables). How create a peaceful space in an urban environment ? ART & LANDSCAPE Furthermore, this garden belongs to Stanica, a cultural space so the second theme will be the link between art and nature. How transform this open space in a temporary stage for cultural events ? Could a garden be an exhibition gallery ? Accommodation: In a room in Stanica or tents in the garden. Sleeping bag needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Zilina train station. Extra info: Age limit: 18 + For more info about the location: www.stanica.sk Number of Volunteers: 10 14. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:August 18, 2008, End: August 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SK-INE-6-5 Teenage Camp Cunovo, Hrusovska zdrz Description: ENVI Work: Monitoring birds, doing environmental works in meadows (raking, making hays, cutting grass, cleaning). Accommodation: Lodging will be provided in tents, on a meadow. Warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Field toilet, field shower and drinking water will be provided. However it is far 124 from the civilization so there is no electricity and no public transport. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, field kitchen is available. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Cunovo bus station. Near to the village Cunovo which is located very close to the capital Bratislava, there is the river Danube with an islands area with many birds Hrusovska zdrz. Volunteers will be transported by a boat there :) Extra info: Age limit: 16 - 18 No alcohol, no drugs Fee: € 80 If you have pollen allergy you may have a hard time here. The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks! For more info about the project: http://www.birdlife.sk/eng_index.htm Number of Volunteers: 10 15. Slovakia - INEX Slovakia Begin:September 7, 2008, End: September 20, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SK-INE-9-11 Banska Stiavnica, Banska Stiavnica Description: MANU/ENVI Work: Manual works in the area of a Calvary in Banska Stiavnica, manual and gardening works in the area of a Scout House. Accommodation: Lodging will be provided in the Scout House in the centre of Banska Stiavnica. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All the meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible. Language: English Qualifications: HDW - Hard Work Terminal/Region: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava, Banska Stiavnica bus station. The old mining and gold city Banska Stiavnica is located about 180 km east of Bratislava. Extra info: Age limit: 18+ For more info about the location: www.banskastiavnica.sk Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:June 23, 2008, End: July 10, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:SI-SCI-4-1 Dva topola 1, Izola Muscular Dystrophy Association of Slovenia bought an old former hospital with a park situated close by the shore of Izola. Project has been established to organize physical assistance to the disabled for their daily routine and to provide social rehabilitation for them in contacts and conversation with young people from other countries with different views, ways of thinking, culture and knowledge. One of the basic aims is that the disabled and the volunteers spend some pleasant weeks by the sea. Work: Assistance in moving around, assistance in swimming in the sea, assistance in distributing food and tiding, organising entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses,...). Study: workshop on muscular dystrophy Accommodation: in the centre Dva topla Language: English Qualifications: good organisation, creativity and a sense of responsibility are necessary. Terminal/Region: Ljubljana, Trieste x: Early camp Number of Volunteers: 6 2. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:June 27, 2008, End: July 6, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SI-SCI-9-1 Jeziki na obisku, Pisece Pi¹ece is a small town in a demografic endangered pat of Slovenia. For years now, local community is organising different activities connected with Slovene language with the aim to enrich activities in local community, especially for youth. This year they will organise a workcamp for youth and students who are studing Slovene language/speaks Slovenian as foreign language and give them an opportunity to study and improve their knowlege of Slovene in Slovenia. Work: assistance at reconstruction of the hayrack and Slovene language workshops. Study: art, culture, history Accommodation: in aschool (sleeping rooms, bathroom). Sleeping bags are needed. Lunch will be provided in a school kitchen, breakfast and diner is prepared by volunteers Language: Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, English (basic knowledge of Slovene is needed) Qualifications: basic knowledge of Slovene, students of Slovene language Terminal/Region: Ljubljana, Zagreb Extra info: only volunteers with the knowledge of Slovene language Number of Volunteers: 24 3. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:June 30, 2008, End: July 18, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:SI-SCI-5-1 Igralnica Nove Poljane, Ljubljana Every summer we organise a camp for children who spend their holidays at home in Ljubljana, who are mostly poor children from big parts of Ljubljana which are grown in the age of the so called transition. The neighbourhood Poljane is very big, there are a lot of children, families that are not very communicative. Work: we offer activities for this children. Our camp intends to help children from poor families to increase their socialisation. This camp wants to offer this children equal opportunities also to enjoy holidays full of freedom, fun and creativity. Accommodation: student rooms, good to bring sleeping bags too Language: English Qualifications: Camp is not accessible for wheelchair users, volunteers from 20 and more years old, experiences with children and organising workshops for children Terminal/Region: Ljubljana Number of Volunteers: 6 4. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:SI-SCI-4-2 Dva topola 2, Izola Muscular Dystrophy Association of Slovenia bought an old former hospital with a park situated close by the shore of Izola. Project has been established to organize physical assistance to the disabled for their daily routine and to provide social rehabilitation for them in contacts and conversation with young people from other countries with different views, ways 125 of thinking, culture and knowledge. One of the basic aims is that the disabled and the volunteers spend some pleasant weeks by the sea. Work: Assistance in moving around, assistance in swimming in the sea, assistance in distributing food and tiding, organising entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses,...). Study: workshop on muscular dystrophy Accommodation: in the centre Dva topla Language: English Qualifications: good organisation, creativity and a sense of responsibility are necessary. Terminal/Region: Ljubljana, Trieste Number of Volunteers: 6 5. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 25, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SI-SCI-9-2 Grascina Podgrad, Vransko The manor house Podgrad in Vransko was for a long time abandoned and not used by local community. Now it is in the process of renovation. The aim of this process is to create a cultural center that will enrich life in a small town Vransko with different artistic acticities. Work: renovation of the wooden window frames and sutters at manor house; the work will mainly consist of sanddusting and painting. Cleaning of tha manor park, remobing old plants and planting new trees. s: preservation of historic buildings, arhitectual interventions in historically rich environment Accommodation: basic dormitory-like accomodation in the manor house Language: English (organising team speak Japanese, Freanch and Italian) Terminal/Region: Ljubljana airport Extra info: Weelchair accessability is poor. Families are welcome, provided they are willing to participate in baby-sitting activities. Number of Volunteers: 16 6. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SI-SCI-6-1 Saltpans, Secovlje The saltpans of Secovlje are a technical and ethnological patrimony (UNESCO Convention on wetlands), which is of great importance for substainance of the littoral ecosystem. The camp will help stopping the disappearance of picturesque Mediterranean landscape. Volunteers will contribute to reactivation of saltpans with the aim of recreate the traditional way of producing salt. Work: Work will consist of reconstruction of some saltpans pools, helping Rinaldo, the last saltman by the traditional salt harvest and raising awareness among people through the media. Work will be very demanding especially because of the summer heat (aver. temp. is above 30C). Study: Getting familiar with saltpans ecosystem, study trips in the vicinity. Accommodation: Old house near the sea used for storing the salt, no electricity and no running water (showers will not be provided every day). The volunteers will prepare food by themselves. Language: English Qualifications: Highly motivated volunteers with a sense for self-initiative at work and also 7. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:SI-SCI-4-3 Dva topola 3, Izola Muscular Dystrophy Association of Slovenia bought an old former hospital with a park situated close by the shore of Izola. Project has been established to organize physical assistance to the disabled for their daily routine and to provide social rehabilitation for them in contacts and conversation with young people from other countries with different views, ways of thinking, culture and knowledge. One of the basic aims is that the disabled and the volunteers spend some pleasant weeks by the sea. Work: Assistance in moving around, assistance in swimming in the sea, assistance in distributing food and tiding, organising entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses,...). Study: workshop on muscular dystrophy Accommodation: in the centre Dva topla Language: English Qualifications: good organisation, creativity and a sense of responsibility are necessary. Terminal/Region: Ljubljana, Trieste Number of Volunteers: 6 8. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:August 13, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:SI-SCI-4-4 Dva topola 4, Izola Muscular Dystrophy Association of Slovenia bought an old former hospital with a park situated close by the shore of Izola. Project has been established to organize physical assistance to the disabled for their daily routine and to provide social rehabilitation for them in contacts and conversation with young people from other countries with different views, ways of thinking, culture and knowledge. One of the basic aims is that the disabled and the volunteers spend some pleasant weeks by the sea. Work: Assistance in moving around, assistance in swimming in the sea, assistance in distributing food and tiding, organising entertainment, cultural events and various social occasions (games, courses,...). Study: workshop on muscular dystrophy Accommodation: in the centre Dva topla Language: English Qualifications: good organisation, creativity and a sense of responsibility are necessary. Terminal/Region: Ljubljana, Trieste Number of Volunteers: 6 9. Slovenia - SCI Slovenia Begin:September 12, 2008, End: September 19, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:SI-SCI-4-5 Semic, Semic The aim of the camp is to organize physical assistance to the disabled, paraplegics and tetraplegics, for their daily routine and to 126 provide social rehabilitation for them through contacts and conversation with volunteers. Work: The vols will help paraplegics and tetraplegics (the members of our association). They will talk with them and spend time together, play chess and cards. The volunteers will not need to help our members in a sense of personal hygiene. During the camp we will organize some tours around Bela Krajina and South of Slovenia. Study: the volunteers will learn about problems of day to day life of our members. Accommodation: in a house together with our members Language: English and Slovenian Qualifications: the association prefers students of humanistic sciences, we would be glad to accept a student which is a paraplegic too. Volunteers older that 21 years Terminal/Region: Ljubljana, the association will take care of the transport from Ljubljana Extra info: motivation letter obligatory Number of Volunteers: 6 1. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:May 19, 2008, End: June 1, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ES-CAT-6-1 CAN PIPIRIMOSCA (Valls, Tarragona) ENVI, AGRI, CONS Can Pipirimosca is an organic permaculture farm where associations and individuals can learn and practice an alternative sustainable lifestyle. The farm is runned all the year with the help of volunteers. The different spaces of the farm are also offered to associations to organize meetings, activities and seminars related to social, cultural and environmental issues. It is placed in a country house that is being arranged to become a farm-hostel /cultural-centre where groups of different people from all over the world can volunteer, share and learn. Work: Constructing a house using car tires; joining the daily work on gardening, agriculture… Study: Tire house construction, Permaculture. Accommodation: Very basic accommodation (big room inside the house), swimming pool,… Language: English and Spanish. Extra info:Motivation letter is requiered. Families and people of mixed ages are welcome. No accessibility for wheelchairs. Terminal/Region: The farm is about 2 km far away from Valls. Number of Volunteers: 10 2. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:May 19, 2008, End: June 1, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ES-MAD-11-1 CASA MUNILLA Munilla (Burgos) Casa Munilla is a group of people that aims to promote close contact with nature in order to awaken the healing potential that lies in everyone. They are reconstructing an old house to welcome guests that want to experience a simple community lifestyle and recover inner balance. The house is in Munilla a small village in the Valley of Valdebezana. Work: renovation and also giving a hand at the orchard. You should like physical work outdoors. Study: sustainable life style Accommodation: in the house Language: English and Spanish Extra info: interest in community living Number of Volunteers: 4 3. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:June 11, 2008, End: June 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ES-CAT-11-1 MAGIC MARKET (Sta. Susana, Barcelona) SOCI, ENVI The magic market is organized by the city council of Santa Susana, which is a seaside village, situated in the province of Barcelona. It is an annual event, organized on the street and free to everybody who wants to participate. In this “feria” they expect to develop and to promote those forms of interacting which enhance a respectful way of relating to other persons and with the environment. Work: To help in setting up and to dismantle of monographics for cultural subjects, to help in the recreational activities for people with physical disabilities, to support child activities, to run circus workshops, to distribute material of environmental interest … Study: Culture, ecology and children. Accommodation: Small houses equipped in the installations of a camping (Bungalows). Vegetarian food will be provided. Qualifications: Excitement in cultural subjects. Knowledge on information Technology, interest in natural medicines, knowledge about setting up and dismantling of stages (musical and theatrical); free time instructor, social-cultural entertainers, social educators, fine arts, artistic expression. Language: High level of Spanish. Extra info: Demands motivation letter, in which –in Spanish- you show your excitement in cultural subjects and the interest in the foreseen activities. Number of Volunteers: 18 4. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:June 28, 2008, End: July 13, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ES-CAT-6-2 LITHICA (Ciutadella Menorca) ENVI, ARCH Líthica is a non lucrative association that has developed an ambitious project to restore the "marés" (natural quarries). Their objectives are recovering the historic and cultural heritage, executing conservation projects and spreading the biodiversity in Menorca, which still preserves a great part of its natural areas and traditions. Volunteers will have the possibility to take part in any activity provided by Líthica, such as tai-chi or excursions of environmental interest. Work: Maintaining plants in the botanic garden, cleaning and loping to restore the paths, landscaping a little quarry which shall become a viewpoint. Study: Cultural heritage and biodiversity. Accommodation: In a house of the City Hall. Qualifications: Is not required, but is good to know that the work can be a little bit hard. Language: Spanish and English. Extra info: No accessibility for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 11 5. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:June 29, 2008, End: July 13, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ES-CAT-11-2 LAST DEFENCE OF CATALONIA (Vallbona de les Monges, Urgell) ARCH, HERI The municipality of Vallbona de les Monges wants to restore historical parts of 127 the defence line which passed through the countryside of Vallbona during the Spanish Civil War. This work shall contribute to the awareness-rising of what happened to the local society of this region in the time of 1938-1975 and make visible bunkers, galleries and trenches which where used to struggle against the invading power of the former dictator Franco. Volunteers will have the opportunity to talk to historical consultants and witnesses to understand better the happenings of this time. Work: Making visible parts of the defence line through archaeological extraction; removing earth and stones from the surroundings in order to have access to the former defence structure, etc. Study: The Spanish Civil War seen from the Catalan perspective. Accommodation: In a hostel which is part of a monastery. The kitchen will be in another building. Language: Spanish and Catalan. Extra info: No accessibility for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 10 6. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:June 30, 2008, End: July 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ES-CAT-6-4 EL PANAL (La Rioja) ENVI, ARCH PANAL was founded in the region of La Rioja, in order to protect and take care of the natural and cultural heritage of that area. It tries to integrate the local community in shared acitivities to recover heritage places for common socio-cultural use.This organization collaborates with a local agriculture cooperative, which means that the volunteers will also get to know the maintenance of the traditional agriculture respectful with the environment. Work: Restoration of pictures, sculptures and images, recuperation of gardens and woods, rehabilitation of buildings and development of other cultural activities. Study: Sustainable agriculture and biodiversity of the region. Accommodation: In an old housing estate, 800m out of the town.Volunteers will have to cook their meals. Vegetarians welcome. Language: English and Spanish. Extra info: Volunteers of different age are welcome. No accessibility for wheelchairs Number of Volunteers: 17 7. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:June 30, 2008, End: July 14, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:ES-MAD-4-1 JUST FUN, Madrid and another city AMPAO is a parent’s association of children and young adults with mental disabilities (from 10 to 30 y.o.) that aims to reinforce their learning potential, social development and wellbeing through free time activities around the year. Each summer they organise a camp to discover another place and have fun together. W. Volunteers will support the teamers (professionals and also other volunteers) during all camp activities. Sports, visits, games, nights out … will be daily part of the hectic program. Although most of the participants are independent and autonomous they might need certain supervision for the everyday activities (like getting dress…) therefore the volunteers will also be there to give a hand. Own initiatives 8. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ES-MAD-6-2 CICONIA NIGRA Tarifa (Cadiz) Since 1997 the environmental group La Cigüeña Negra (COCN) has been studying and struggling to preserve the rich wildlife and ecological biodiversity of Tarifa (very South of Spain), a well known spot for bird-watching lovers as most birds migratory routes cross this area. Their scientific research is focused on endangered bird species and is done on voluntary basis. At the same time COCN carries on an environmental education program and many environmental voluntary activities. As a result of their raise awareness campaigns among the local population, the whole area is been officially protected as a natural park. Work: Maintenance and renovation of the birdwatching centre (Estacion Ornitologica de Tarifa) that needs to get ready for the bird census campaign of early migratory species of the season. This means painting, cleaning and signalising the area. Study: Environmental problems of the area. Accommodation: at the Bird-watching centre. Simple living conditions. Language: English and Spanish Extra info: High interest in environment and nature protection. Number of Volunteers: 9 9. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:July 15, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:ES-MAD-8-1 BASIDA-MANZANARES Manzanares (Ciudad Real) BASIDA is an NGO that gives medical and psychosocial support to HIV-positives and drugs addicted. Since 1987 they opened three centres run by multi-professional voluntary staff. Manzanares, a small village in Castilla-La Mancha, is the location for one of these houses. The aims of body and mind recovery and social rehabilitation are achieved by close team work, showing that someone really cares, to those who for a long time have only experienced social exclusion. There the residents have found a new frame, where is possible to regain hope and self-steam. Work: Sharing everyday life at the Centre: mainly giving a hand in the maintenance of the place, like cooking, laundry, cleaning, carpentry or gardening in a rotational basis. Personal care of residents who might need it (such as helping out to get dressed) is also possible, but only if 128 you really feel prepared for it. Important part of your stay will be socialising with the community. International volunteers are a welcome fresh air to their reduced social life, therefore knowledge of Spanish is essential. Accommodation: shared rooms among the volunteers. Study: seminar on HIV prevention and sociocultural aspects of the illness Language: Spanish Extra info: Alcohol and cigarettes are strictly forbidden. Any other kind of drug too. Bear in mind that you will be living in a therapeutic community and internal regulations must be taken seriously. Motivation letter to prove high interest in the project required. Number of Volunteers: 8 10. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:July 15, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:ES-MAD-8-4 CASA PADRE DAMIAN 1 Salamanca CARITAS runs a centre for homeless people in the city of Salamanca where they offer not only temporary shelter but personalised approaches for achieving self-autonomy and wellbeing. They welcome volunteers to enhance the social life of the centre and give in return a further vision of the meaning of poverty and social exclusion in so called rich countries. Work: key words are sharing and to be there for the others: sharing everyday life in the centre. In practical terms this involves joining workshops, group dynamics, outdoor visits, giving a hand at the kitchen, a bit of renovation tasks, and most important socialising with the residents. Very important: There won’t be free weekends as the camp is meant to be a very intense learning experience. Though there will be free afternoons during the week. Accommodation: at the centre Language: Spanish Study: poverty and social exclusion in Europe Extra info: international volunteers will join a group of local volunteers. Drinking alcohol or smoking in the centre is forbidden. High and serious interest in social issues is required. Send motivation letter. Number of Volunteers: 2 11. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:July 17, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ES-CAT-6-5 EL PANAL (Beceite) ENVI, ARCH PANAL was founded in the region of La Rioja, in order to protect and take care of the natural and cultural heritage of that area. It tries to integrate the local community into shared acitivities to recover heritage places for common socio-cultural use. Together with the town-hall of Beceite the idea of making visible a big cave which is hidden by nature at the moment came up. In future there could take place events arranged by the people from the village. Work: Making visible a big cave and cleaning the surrounding of it. Study: Ecological Tourism and Sustainable Travelling. Accommodation: In a rural house 800m out of the village. Volunteers will have to cook their meals. Vegetarians welcome. Language: English and Spanish. Extra info: Volunteers of different age are welcome. No accessibility for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 17 12. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ES-CAT-11-3 MEMORIAL OF THE POPULAR ARMY (Pujalt) ARCH, HERI The municipality of Pujalt (Anoia) has been working on the visibility of historical places related to the Spanish Civil War for six years. Its aim is to promote knowledge about past conflict issues and point out the situation, especially of the Catalan society in this period, which was suffering great repression by the dictator Franco. Volunteers will have the opportunity to get in touch with historical consultants and witnesses of this epoch. Work: Making visible parts of the defence line structures through archeologically extraction; removing earth and stones from the surrounding in order to have access to the former defence refuges, etc. Study: The Spanish Civil War seen from the Catalan perspective. Accommodation: In shacks of brushwood with sanitary installations and a kitchen. Language: Spanish and Catalan. Extra info: No accessibility for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 10 13. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:July 28, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:ES-CAT-4-4 SERVEI SITGES CAPAC (Sitges) Servei Sitges Capac (SSC) is part of the town hall administration and works for defending the rights of disabled people in order to improve their life quality. Therefore SSC runs campaigns to inform the public about the right of disabled people to get the same work opportunities as anybody else and struggles for a better inclusion by providing free-time activities and trainings for them. Work: Accompanying a group of disabled people during their free-time activities and especially while their staying at the beach. Study: Training about difficulties disabled people in Sitges are faced with. Accommodation: In a house provided by the town hall with a camping kitchen. Qualifications: Experience on working with disabled people. Language: Catalan, Spanish and English. Extra info: Open to volunteers only without any disability. Famílies and people of different age welcome. Terminal/Region: Sitges is a lovely town with nice beaches not far away from Barcelona. Number of Volunteers: 10 14. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:July 28, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ES-CAT-6-3 MASIA LA TORRE (Nogueruelas, Teruel) ENVI The Association Airina has started their activities in 2003 to support the rural project in Masia la Torre, Nogueruelas. During all this time many environmental, social and cultural activities have been done: workshops about medicine plants, therapy of the laughter, art and nature, baking bread, astronomy, etc. The place of the Masia la Torre can be used by social movements from the city as a meeting point as well. Volunteers will be able to join activities 129 such as Yoga, painting, corporal expression, Spanish lessons… Work: Cleaning the surrounding; gardening aromatic and autochthonic plants, constructing benches out of tree trunks; restoration of a threshing machine as a decorative and educational tool. Study: Environmental issues related to the region of Teruel. Accommodation: In tents in a camping area which offers good access to showers and toilets. The food will be vegetarian; volunteers will help in cooking. Language: English and Spanish. Extra info: Motivation letter is required, because it is good to be aware about rural world and being very motivated. Families are welcome as well as people of mixed age. No accessibility for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 4 15. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:July 31, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:ES-CAT-4-1 Fundació Catalana per la Parálisi Cerebral (Sant Carles de la Ràpita) INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND WITHOUT ANY DISABILITY THIS EXCHANGE IS OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS EITHER WITH CEREBRAL PALSY (15 VOLS) OR WITHOUT ANY DISABILITY (15 VOLS) FCPC (Fundació Catalana per la Paràlisi Cerebral) is a non lucrative organization that was created by a group of parents of adult people with cerebral palsy. Its main objective is to cover all the aspects of the life of people affected by cerebral palsy and their families. FCPC organizes all throughout the year several activities and projects such as the following: residential shelter and individual programs for people with cerebral palsy; learning and dynamic leisure-time activities; sports activities for federate players with cerebral palsy; individual support for adult people with cerebral palsy; social integration weekly activities and projects; weekend excursions...FCPC also organizes conferences, videos and exhibitions at schools and other public centres in order to work towards the normalization of life of people with cerebral palsy. Work: The main objective of the exchange is to involve both people with cerebral palsy and without any disability in an intercultural learning experience by means of living together during the whole of the activity, in order to work towards the normalization of life of people with cerebral palsy. All the participants in it will therefore live together 24 hours per day and take part without distinction in the proposed sports, leisure and cultural activities. This experience is for all participants one of personal growth that will increase their responsibilities, understanding of our society and personal selfesteem. The exchange, on the one hand, gives participants without any disability the chance to know and learn about the difficulties that disabled people have to overcome in their daily life. They will learn to take care of the needs of the others in an intense and rich exchange, helping them whenever they need to in order to learn that people with cerebral palsy are not so different from any non-disabled young. Participants with cerebral palsy, on the other hand, will improve their capacities, knowledge and potential while having fun together with other young people like them within an adapted 16. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:ES-MAD-8-2 BASIDA-NAVAHONDILLA Navahondilla (Madrid) This is the Centre that BASIDA runs in Navahondilla, a small village between Madrid and Avila. Otherwise it is the very same project description as ES-MAD 8.1. Please read it carefully! Number of Volunteers: 10 17. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:ES-MAD-8-5 CASA PADRE DAMIAN 2 Salamanca CARITAS runs a centre for homeless people in the city of Salamanca where they offer not only temporary shelter but personalised approaches for achieving self-autonomy and wellbeing. They welcome volunteers to enhance the social life of the centre and give in return a further vision of the meaning of poverty and social exclusion in so called rich countries. Work: key words are sharing and to be there for the others: sharing everyday life in the centre. In practical terms this involves joining workshops, group dynamics, outdoor visits, giving a hand at the kitchen, a bit of renovation tasks, and most important socialising with the residents. Very important: There won’t be free weekends as the camp is meant to be a very intense learning experience. Though there will be free afternoons during the week. Accommodation: at the centre Language: Spanish Study: poverty and social exclusion in Europe Extra info: international volunteers will join a group of local volunteers. Drinking alcohol or smoking in the centre is forbidden. High and serious interest in social issues is required. Send motivation letter. Number of Volunteers: 2 18. Spain - SCI Catalonia 130 Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ES-CAT-11-4 CASTLE OF THE ARMY PILOSA (Anoia, Pujalt) ARCH, HERI The municipality of Pujalt (Anoia) wants to renovate the heritage remains of the castles, towers and fortresses from the 11th century, which where used to defend the border between two cultures: the Christian and the Arabian. The castle of the Army Pilosa has not been recovered so far; therefore this workcamp will be the first archaeological intervention to make visible great architectonical structures of the High Middle Ages. Work: Archaeological recovering of different parts of the Castle of the Army Pilosa. Study: The border castles of Catalan territory. Accommodation: In shacks of brushwood with sanitary installations and a kitchen. Language: Spanish and Catalan. Extra info: No accessibility for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 10 19. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 24, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ES-MAD-6-3 GREFA Majadahonda (Madrid) GREFA is an environmental association that focuses on protection of endangered wild species and conservation of natural habitats since 1981. Among other projects they run a hospital and recuperation centre for wounded animals aiming to their reintroduction into nature once they are healed. They also organised trainings and environmental education activities for all ages. Work: renovation at the centre: making and signalising outdoor paths, improving accessibility for kids and wheelchairs visitors, gardening, that involves bricks laying, moving stones, paving, painting and planting. You should like manual work outdoors. Accommodation: at the centre Study: environmental protection Language: English and Spanish. Extra info: high interest in environmental issues. Motivation letter needed. Number of Volunteers: 14 20. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:August 11, 2008, End: August 20, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:ES-CAT-4-2 Fundació Catalana per la Parálisi Cerebral (Sant Carles de la Ràpita) INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND WITHOUT ANY DISABILITY THIS EXCHANGE IS OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS EITHER WITH CEREBRAL PALSY (15 VOLS) OR WITHOUT ANY DISABILITY (15 VOLS) FCPC (Fundació Catalana per la Paràlisi Cerebral) is a non lucrative organization that was created by a group of parents of adult people with cerebral palsy. Its main objective is to cover all the aspects of the life of people affected by cerebral palsy and their families. FCPC organizes all throughout the year several activities and projects such as the following: residential shelter and individual programs for people with cerebral palsy; learning and dynamic leisure-time activities; sports activities for federate players with cerebral palsy; individual support for adult people with cerebral palsy; social integration weekly activities and 21. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:August 11, 2008, End: August 24, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:ES-CAT-4-5 SERVEI SITGES CAPAC (Sitges) Servei Sitges Capac (SSC) is part of the town hall administration and works for defending the rights of disabled people in order to improve their life quality. Therefore SSC runs campaigns to inform the public about the right of disabled people to get the same work opportunities as anybody else and struggles for a better inclusion by providing free-time activities and trainings for them. Work: Accompanying a group of disabled people during their free-time activities and especially while their staying at the beach. Study: Training about difficulties disabled people in Sitges are faced with. Accommodation: In a house provided by the town hall with a camping kitchen. Qualifications: Experience on working with disabled people. 131 Language: Catalan, Spanish and English. Extra info: Open to volunteers only without any disability. Famílies and people of different age welcome. Terminal/Region: Sitges is a lovely town with nice beaches not far away from Barcelona. Number of Volunteers: 10 23. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:August 14, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ES-MAD-6-4 TAMARAGUA Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) The municipality of Puerto del Rosario has carried out several environmental campaigns to promote preservation of the coast and ravines. They want to raise awareness among the local population of the values of the natural surroundings and also of the common responsibility of conservation. The international volunteers will join their efforts to encourage the local youth to get involved in active protection of the environment. Work: cleaning and maintenance of natural areas of the seaside and ravines. Accommodation: in a youth hostel Study: traditional culture of the island. Language: English and Spanish Extra info: for nature lovers, work hard. Age limit 30 y.o. Number of Volunteers: 14 24. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:ES-MAD-8-6 CASA PADRE DAMIAN 3 Salamanca CARITAS runs a centre for homeless people in the city of Salamanca where they offer not only temporary shelter but personalised approaches for achieving self-autonomy and wellbeing. They welcome volunteers to enhance the social life of the centre and give in return a further vision of the meaning of poverty and social exclusion in so called rich countries. Work: key words are sharing and to be there for the others: sharing everyday life in the centre. In practical terms this involves joining workshops, group dynamics, outdoor visits, giving a hand at the kitchen, a bit of renovation tasks, and most important socialising with the residents. Very important: There won’t be free weekends as the camp is meant to be a very intense learning experience. Though there will be free afternoons during the week. Accommodation: at the centre Language: Spanish Study: poverty and social exclusion in Europe Extra info: international volunteers will join a group of local volunteers. Drinking alcohol or smoking in the centre is forbidden. High and serious interest in social issues is required. Send motivation letter. Number of Volunteers: 2 25. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:August 16, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:ES-MAD-8-3 BASIDA-ARANJUEZ Aranjuez (Madrid) This is the Centre that BASIDA runs some km away from Aranjuez, a nice town between Madrid and Toledo. This house is isolated in the 26. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:August 21, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:ES-CAT-4-3 Fundació Catalana per la Parálisi Cerebral (Capmany, Girona) INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND WITHOUT ANY DISABILITY THIS EXCHANGE IS OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS EITHER WITH CEREBRAL PALSY (15 VOLS) OR WITHOUT ANY DISABILITIES (15 VOLS) FCPC (Fundació Catalana per la Paràlisi Cerebral) is a non lucrative organization that was created by a group of parents of adult people with cerebral palsy. Its main objective is to cover all the aspects of the life of people affected by cerebral palsy and their families. FCPC organizes all throughout the year several activities and projects such as the following: residential shelter and individual programs for people with cerebral palsy; learning and dynamic leisure-time activities; sports activities for federate players with cerebral palsy; individual support for adult people with cerebral palsy; social integration weekly activities and projects; weekend excursions...FCPC also organizes conferences, videos and exhibitions at schools and other public centres in order to work towards the normalization of life of people with cerebral palsy. Work: The main objective of the exchange is to involve both people with cerebral palsy and without any disability in an intercultural learning experience by means of living together during the whole of the activity, in order to work towards the normalization of life of people with cerebral palsy. All the participants in it will therefore live together 24 hours per day and take part without distinction in the proposed sports, leisure and cultural activities. This experience is for all participants one of personal growth that will increase their responsibilities, understanding of our society and personal selfesteem. The exchange, on the one hand, gives participants without any disability the chance to know and learn about the difficulties that disabled people have to overcome in their daily life. They will learn to take care of the needs of the others in an intense and rich exchange, helping them whenever they need to in order to learn that people with cerebral palsy are not so different from any non-disabled young. Participants with cerebral palsy, on the other hand, will improve their capacities, knowledge and potential while having fun together with other young people like them within an adapted environment. Participants without any disability will support participants with cerebral palsy in their daily needs at any time of the day, and they may help them to get dressed, eat, drink, go to the bathroom, have a shower or accomplish the activities. The FCPC will provide some professionals to be in charge of the whole group during the exchange, as well as training on what cerebral palsy is previous to the beginning of the exchange for all participants who specifically ask for it. Study: the reality of cerebral palsy; social integration among young people from different nationalities; sport activities as a means of social integration. Accommodation: Adapted rooms in the Youth Hostel Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Participants 132 don’t need to cook by themselves. Language: English, Spanish and Catalan. Basic knowledge of Spanish is advisable. Qualifications: Motivation letter is required! Extra info: Wheelchair accessibility; age limit: 30 years old (some exception can be made). Terminal/Region: Sant Carles de la Rápita is a small village at the seaside. Number of Volunteers: 30 27. Spain - SCI Madrid Begin:August 25, 2008, End: September 7, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:ES-MAD-9-2 SPACE FOR GAMES Monleras (Salamanca) Monleras is a small village that, as many other in the region of Castilla, is struggling against unstoppable depopulation and general decay of rural culture. The whole neighbourhood is committed to search alternatives for their common future. Preservation of cultural and natural resources plays a very important role in all their planning. Last years they carried out a research on traditional games of the region that, in former times, used to be played by adults and children a like. This meant strengthening group bonds while having fun together. Now they want to set an open space for the community and visitors to start playing again: Game Territory (El territorio del juego) Work: Mostly preparation of an outdoor area where these traditional games will be played. Other renovation work of community interest might be done as well. You should like physical and outdoor work. Study: Eco-development as an alternative to depopulation. Accommodation: Some rooms of the cultural centre Language: English Extra info: Interest in simple rural lifestyle and community development. Number of Volunteers: 10 28. Spain - SCI Catalonia Begin:September 7, 2008, End: September 20, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:ES-CAT-9-1 LA MUGA CAULA (Figueres) FEST Amics de Les Escaules is a socio-cultural non-profit organisation which provides activities for people from the village to develop the community life. For 3 years it has been organising the art festival La Muga Caula which focuses on poetry and performance and wants to create a space for artists from the local area and abroad to meet and exchange ideas. The work camp will take place in a very rural region and give opportunity to the volunteers to participate in work shops during the festival and create their own performance. Work: Prepare exhibition rooms, help with catering, run info desk, child care… Study: Arts and social transformation. Accommodation: Either in private houses or tents. Qualifications: Skills on documenting (video, photo…) are welcome. Language: English and Spanish. Extra info: No accessibility for wheelchairs. Number of Volunteers: 4 1. Sweden - IAL Sweden Begin:June 14, 2008, End: June 23, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SE-IAL-6-1 2. Sweden - IAL Sweden Begin:June 29, 2008, End: July 13, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SE-IAL-9-1 WADSTENA FOGELSTA RAILWAY (Vadstena) The Wadstena Fogelsta Railway Preservation Society, based in Vadstena at the lake Vättern, southern Sweden, is restoring and maintaining the last remaining section of a former narrow gauge railway system. Work: Clean the track from vegetation and change sleepers, which can be physically demanding. Qualifications: People working on the track must not have any hearing or vision impairment. The camp is not accessible for wheelchairs. Study: Transportation history. Extra info: Visit our home page at www.wfj.se Number of Volunteers: 8 3. Sweden - IAL Sweden Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SE-IAL-6-2 PVP/NONVIOLENT LIVING, (Stockholm & Sollefteå) IAL’s local group in Stockholm and Vita Hästen, a small collective of 10 residents, are organising a workcamp to focus on the connection between ecology, nonviolence, simple life style, vegetarianism and collective living. From July 30th to August 3rd the whole camp, including the Vita Hästen collective, will travel 500 km north of Stockholm to the Urkult festival close to Sollefteå. Work: Starting Sunday 20th in the morning with two days of studying/exploring nonviolent living. Then one week of renovation helping Ecocollective Vita Hästen with exterior house painting, removing an outhouse, window repair and gardening. At Urkult festival 30th to 3rd help out with different tasks making the festival run smoothly. Study: On the topic of nonviolent living. After the first two days of study there will be a few 133 discussion evenings involving local associations and also practice nonviolent living. At Urkult festival we will try to somehow spread the idea and practice of nonviolent living. Accommodation: At the Eco-collective in Stockholm: Simple conditions, on mattresses partly in the eco-collective house, partly to be determined. At the Urkult festival near Sollefteå: In a big military tent. Qualifications: Strong interest in ecology, nonviolence, simple life style, vegetarianism and collective living desirable. Street theatre, performance, renovation and cooking skills especially welcome. Extra info: You will need to pay for your own travel cost Stockholm-Sollefteå, about 60-80 EUR return ticket. Wheelchair accessibility difficult. Families with children welcome. The camp food, to be prepared by the volunteers, will be vegan and/or vegetarian. Opportunities to participate in morning yoga workshops. Check search engine for update/changes. Number of Volunteers: 9 4. Sweden - IAL Sweden Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SE-IAL-6-3 VÄXHUSET (Söderhamn) Växhuset is an organisation working with alternative sources of energy and sustainable development. Outside Söderhamn, approx. 250km north of Stockholm they’re building an ecological centre with gardening according to perm culture methods, café and youth hostel, using natural materials and sun & wood heating. It’s situated beautifully in the forest close to a lake; canoes and boats can be borrowed as well as bikes for trips around. The project in located in the countryside but with good bus connections. Work: Mainly with the building of our ‘Sun ship’; a house made or soil, wood, straw and used materials which will be entirely supported by sun energy, also a bit of gardening and other works Accommodation: In two tents, toilets and shower inside. Vegetarian & ecological cooking. Volunteers will cook for themselves. Extra info: Read more about the projects on www.vaxhuset.se. Number of Volunteers: 12 5. Sweden - IAL Sweden Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SE-IAL-6-4 FÄRNEBO FOLKHÖGSKOLA (Österfärnebo) Färnebo folkhögskola is the school of the peace, environmental and solidarity movements in Sweden. The school work for democracy, international equality, the economical use of the world´s resources, just peace, equality of the sexes and human rights. It is situated in Österfärnebo, a village with about 1500 inhabitants situated 80 km north of Uppsala. Work: 3/4 work and 1/4 studies. Garden work, cut trees and hedges and plantation. There will also be some painting, roofing, repairing and cleaning work. Working and study time will be flexible depending on weather. Volunteers will cook and clean for themselves on a rotate basis. Volunteers must be aware that some of the work will be done on roof, ladders and scaffolding. Therefor volunteers should not be afraid of hights (the hights will not be very high 6. Sweden - IAL Sweden Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:SE-IAL-6-5 WEST COAST FOUNDATION (Skärbo) The West Coast Foundation is a publicly owned foundation that maintains most nature reserves in western Sweden. One of these reserves is Skärbo, nicely located by a lake in a forested area approximately 180 km north of Gothenburg. Skärbo is an 18th century farm, and the historic landscape of the farm will eventually be restored. Work: Restoration and preservation of the surrounding landscape, such as clearing of overgrown pastures and meadows. Accommodation: In an old rustic farmhouse. Qualifications: Interest in nature preservation and manual work. Ability to swim is desirable. Number of Volunteers: 8 7. Sweden - IAL Sweden Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: North South solidarity Campcode:SE-IAL-2-1 EMMAUS (Småland) "Emmaus kvarn" is a solidarity organization collecting and sending used clothes, shoes, medical equipment etc. to Third World countries. There are about 10 people living and working at Åkvarn, situated in the forest of Småland, southern Sweden (about 270 km NE Malmö). A few miles away, there is a nice lake and in the village we have sauna and a big room for parties! Work: The work at the camp will be indoor and outdoor painting, renovation and garden work. Accommodation: The group will live together in a nice house, with modern cooking equipment and several bedrooms. Extra info: The camp is unfortunately not accessible for wheel chairs. We hope that the group will be a mixed group, both according to sex and age. If you have an international driving license, please bring it! The people at Emmaus are looking forward to a nice meeting! Number of Volunteers: 10 134 8. Sweden - IAL Sweden Begin:August 11, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:SE-IAL-9-2 BREDSJÖ (Bergslagen) Bredsjö is a small village in a mountaineer mining district in Sweden with lakes and forest closeby. Here you´ll find a non-profitable cultural cooperative working for the countryside. We will offer two weeks filled with experiences from nature and culture in Sweden. Work: Renovating our station house. Study: We offer drama/theatre workshops. Accommodation: Common, spartanite in a old Folkets Hus (“peoples house”) in the village. Showers in a school in the neighbour village. We will arrange transports. Extra info: Not accessible for wheelchairs. Option for vegetarian food. No alcohol or other drugs. Number of Volunteers: 12 1. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:June 9, 2008, End: June 20, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:CH-SCI-11-1 GENEVE LOISIRS (Laconnex) Genève Loisirs is a non-profit association that offers holiday camps for young people between 5 and 15 years old. The camp prices vary and they are open for all the young people of the region. The aims are e.g. to favor the acquisition of different sports and artistic activities and to rise the youngsters awareness of sustainable development. Work: the installation of the camp makes it necessary to organize the infrastructure (tents, equipment etc.) under the supervision of the responsible. The international volunteers will work with other volunteers in the construction of the camp. Work on weekdays from 8.30 a.m. until 18.00 p.m. with a lunch break. No work with the children. Accommodation: in tents, camp kitchen and camp toilet. Language: English; local language: French Terminal/Region: Geneva Number of Volunteers: 5 2. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:June 29, 2008, End: July 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:CH-SCI-6-1 JARDINS DE COCAGNE (Geneva) Description: AGRI, ENVI, The «Jardins de Cocagne» (dreamland gardens) are a consumer-producer cooperative founded in 1978. Their aim is to provide their members (400 families) with organic vegetables through collective farming of the land. The cooperative is involved in many development projects and in farming training with African countries, advocating the right of food sovereignty in both the North and South. Work: work in the fields with about 20 different vegetables, hoeing, weeding, planting, sowing, harvesting, irrigation, maintenance of the nearby environment (hedge, forest), work in the vineyard and the apple plantation, organisation of the vegetables distribution. Accommodation: the volunteers will sleep in their tents (to bring). There is tap water, toilets are outside. Workcamp language: English. Number of Volunteers: 8 3. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:CH-SCI-1-1 TRANSIT CENTRE FOR REFUGEES (Volketswil) Refugees who apply for asylum in Switzerland have to live in so called Transit Centres for about 6-12 months. During this time their life is dominated by waiting and uncertainty about their future. They are not sure if they can stay or if they have to leave the country and they are not given a working permission. In the transit centre in Volketswil live around 100 people, among them families with children. The aim of this camp is to organise activities with and for them and to spend an interesting and joyful time with the asylum seekers. The workcamp will take place during the school holidays so the children will be very happy to have you there to organise activities for them. Work: activities with the adults, teenagers and children of the centre. Study: Refugees, asylum seekers Accommodation: an apartment in the transit centre Qualifications: high motivation, ability to take responsibility and doing something on your own initiative. Creative people with artistic and/or manual skills are very welcome. Extra info: minimum age 20 Number of Volunteers: 10 4. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:July 19, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:CH-SCI-1-2 HOLIDAYS FOR CHILDREN REFUGEES (Vétroz) The asylum sector of the social office of Valais organizes summer camps in the nature for about fifty asylum seekers children between 7 and 10 years the first week and about fifty asylum seekers children between 10 and 14 years the second week.. Work: daily organization of a group of around 8 children with the help of an assistant, participation in the creation of different activities, practical participation in the daily camp life Accommodation: Tents Qualifications: be motivated, flexible and responsible to take care of the children during the days, the evenings and some over-night watch, appreciate community life, be creative, sportive and take initiatives during the games, activities and bricolage, adapt to the multicultural aspect of the summer camp (different nationalities, languages and mentalities), participate in all of the activities (meetings, cleaning, daily organisation of tools and materials), be fluent in French and send a motivation letter in French Extra info: Minimum age 20 Number of Volunteers: 6 5. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:CH-SCI-4-1 HOME FOR THE BLIND „MÜHLEHALDE“ (Zürich) „Mühlehalde“ (www.muehlehalde.ch) is a home for the blind, located in the city of Zurich. It accommodates around 80 mostly elderly women and men who have become visually 135 impaired of blind during their lives. Mühlehalde offers them the required care, support and rehabilitation so that they can live as independently as possible with their visual impairment. Work: The volunteers will be working in the garden of the home during four days a week. They will continue a project which aims at making a part of the garden accessible by terracing a hillside. Work includes raising the terrain, constructing a path and possibly planting vegetation. A professional gardener will be present to instruct the volunteers. The physical work which is expecting the volunteers requires good health. Please bring appropriate shoes (i.e. hiking shoes) and clothing (also for rainy days). On one day a week the volunteers will undertake activities with the residents of the home, e.g. on the Swiss national holiday on the 1st of August. Encounters will also be possible on other days, for instance during shared meals or discussions with the residents. Study: People with disabilities, welfare policy. Accommodation: In the youth culture house „Dynamo“ (see camp CH-9.1), located directly at the Limmat river (www.dynamo.ch). Qualifications: High motivation, social competence. A motivation letter is required. Language: English, local language is German. To facilitate communication with the residents, a basic knowledge of German will be beneficial. Number of Volunteers: 10 6. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:CH-SCI-6-2 FOUNDATION LANDSCHAFT UND KIES (Belp) The foundation “Landschaft und Kies” was founded in 1976 by the Bernese gravel industry and is still carried by them. The main tasks of the foundation: formation in ecology, public relations for promoting the worth of the nature in gravel pits, practical work within the gravel pits (constructing a maintaining of ecological areas, protecting of seldom animals and plants). Taking care after protected areas owned by the foundation. Work: To remove undesirably plants, which are causing problems to the ecological system, like the Canadian Goldenrod. U: House for groups in Belp Study: Ecology and economy Terminal/Region: Belp Extra info: Hard work Number of Volunteers: 8 7. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:CH-SCI-1-3 TRANSIT CENTRE FOR REFUGEES (Embrach) Refugees who apply for asylum in Switzerland have to live in so called "Transit Centres" for about 6 months. During the time waiting for the decision about their future (do they have to leave the country or not?), they are not given a working permission. Uncertainty about their future and boredom make these days difficult. In Embrach are living up to 120 people, mainly single adults but also families with children. Sports and games should bring them some fun and a change to their daily life during the camp. Work: Organising activities, for adults as well 8. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 5, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:CH-SCI-6-7 OEKOTOPIA (Uettligen) Pro Natura is a private non-profit organization founded in 1909. It’s the largest nature conservation organization in Switzerland. Nature and environment education is an important field of Pro Natura activities. One of these activities is “Ecotopia”, a national meeting of nature conservation groups with 200 - 300 young people. It’s a ten days lasting tent camp that is mainly organised by volunteers. This summer it’s taking place at an organic farmers place near Berne. Work: Before the camp, the volunteers will set up small and very big tents and other infrastructure for the camp. During the camp, the volunteers will be helping in the kitchen. After the camp, the volunteers will help to strike the tents. Accommodation: In Tents Study: Environmental education, ecology Terminal/Region: Uettligen Number of Volunteers: 8 9. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:CH-SCI-6-3 ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE HERZBERG (Asp) The “Herzberg Centre” on the Jura hills above the town of Aarau had been founded 70 years ago in order to have adult education according to the Scandivian model. Almost as traditional is its co-operation with SCI Switzerland. All over the year, the Centre is organising events on topics like Nature, Philosophy, Culture and Politics. Another focus is music weeks. Work: Creation of a herb spiral and other elements, to cut wood, possibility to take lessons in felting Accommodation: In bedrooms of the centre Language: English; local language is German Extra info: Especially suitable for volunteers with children, and for handicapped people! Number of Volunteers: 12 10. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:CH-SCI-6-4 BELLE ETOILE (Souboz) Belle Etoile is a biologically run farm in mountains of the Jura (1000 m above see level). The surrounding is very beautiful, the place is remote: The next village, Moutier, is a 3 hours walk away from the farm. The farm is owned by a family. They are specialised on mother cows. Work: Construction of a pond for amphibians, 136 fixing of solarpanels, interior works Study: Ecology and agriculture Terminal/Region: Moutier Accommodation: In the house, in the caravan and eventually in a Tipi Extra info: Suitable for children Number of Volunteers: 12 11. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:August 3, 2008, End: September 24, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:CH-SCI-6-5 CHESTNUT CULTIVATION ALMA (Breno) The farm „Alma“ is situated in Italian speaking part of Switzerland. The project “Alma” tries to find new ways against the difficult situation, in which a lot of farmers in Europe’s mountains find themselves. The main aim is to produce in a sustainable way on the meadows of the Alps. The farm is bringing up Scottish highland cows and is using horses to transport material to the Alps. Another important activity lies in cultivating the chestnut trees and their fruits. Work: Working on the meadows and in the valley: cultivating the chestnuts; ameliorate the roads, reconstruction of a fountain Study: Alpine economy, chestnut Accommodation: At the Alps in barns, in the valley in a civil protection building Number of Volunteers: 8 12. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:CH-SCI-9-1 YOUTH CULTURE HOUSE DYNAMO (Zurich) The Youth Culture House Dynamo is a centre for different culture activities. There are different events and offers taking place there: Dance, theatre, concerts, workshops for media and web design, metal constructions, jewellery making. If you want to get an insight view into an institution for youth cultural work, which should have a preventive and integrative effect, this is the right camp for you. Work: Design of the surrounding: pedestrians, visitors and users of the Dynamo shall receive an entertaining, humorous and interesting attention. This will be done by paintings and small renovation works. You will get know how in technical work. In the second phase of the camp a creative community project will be developed. Accommodation: In the centre Qualifications: technical interest, interest in youth culture Terminal/Region: Zurich Number of Volunteers: 8 13. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:August 10, 2008, End: August 22, 2008 Topic: Peace and disarmament Campcode:CH-SCI-3-1 PEACE VILLAGE (Broc) Broc is situated in the French-speaking part of Switzerland between Fribourg and Lausanne in an agricultural countryside, 700 meters above sea level. It lies near the famous old county of Gruyères and the Lake Gruyère. Since its foundation in 1983, the association “Peace Village” has been working for peace construction. Its focus lies on the following aspects: solidarity, non-violence, intercultural exchange, a simple life style and spirituality. Work: mainly renovation work in and around the buildings 14. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:August 17, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Peace and disarmament Campcode:CH-SCI-3-2 NO MORE WAR (Ehrendingen) The military budgets are rising, new weapons are tested, foreign and interior policy are militarised, intolerance is spreading around the world. SCI Switzerland is offering in the frame of this study camp the possibility to discuss new concepts of peace policy with different perspectives and activists from different organisations. The volunteers will live at the cooperative “Gipsgrueb” in Ehrendingen, near Zurich. Work: 50% of the time helping the co-operative in helping to work in the biological garden und to bring in firewood. 50% of the time is dedicated to the study part. Study: Peace Policy, antimilitarism & globalisation, Human Rights. Meetings with different representatives of NGOs. Accommodation: Simple, in the barn or in tents Extra info: Please write a motivation letter Terminal/Region: Oberehrendingen Number of Volunteers: 10 15. Switzerland - SCI Switzerland Begin:August 17, 2008, End: September 7, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:CH-SCI-6-6 COOPERATIVA PIANTA MONDA (Menzonio) Since more than 10 years now, the cooperative “Pianta Monda” is gradually realising its vision of a communitarian and ecological lifestyle on a formerly abandoned alpage in the Vallemaggia (Ticino Alps). Their main activities are: renovation the buildings and preservation of the environment, with growing organic vegetables and herbs, and with ecological tourism. Work: Renovate stone walls for terraces, clean the site from bushes, various building and renovating tasks in houses and paths, cutting wood, haying and garden work (some of it is physically hard work) Accommodation: In one of the houses, very simple conditions (cooking on fire, ecological toilet, no hot water, no electricity). Language: English; the project people speak German, English, French and Italian. local language is Italian Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:UA-ALT-9-1 Brody, Lviv region Project partner: Lviv regional youth labour centre. Project: The project will take place in Brody, a town located 130 km from Lviv. The city is well known due to its cultural and historical places, such as Brody Castle. Work: The volunteers will carry out maintaining and renovation works on the territory and inside work. The project will be realised in cooperation with Ukrainian and international volunteers. 137 Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a student hostel. Food will be provided in the canteen three times a day. Location: Brody is 130 km to the east from Lviv Leisure time: In their free time, the volunteers will be able to get to know the environment, play sports, meet local youth, and visit local discos. What to bring: working clothes, gloves, strong shoes, swimming suit, mosquito repellents, flesh light, musical instruments, detailed information about your country, your flag (will be used for geographical and historical quizzes), national games and recipes, good mood and motivation! Language: English Terminal/Region: Lviv Nearest Airport: Lviv International Airport (web: www.airport.lviv.ua ) Meeting point: On 6 of July in Lviv. Place to be specified in the infosheet. Number of Volunteers: 20 2. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:UA-ALT-5-2 HIV/AIDS prevention campaign, Kyiv Region Project: Ukraine is the country of Europe with the highest rate of HIV infection spreading. With this workcamp we continue the work we started in 2002. The feedback we got last time inspired us to make a similar camp this year. Many teenagers in Ukraine are attending camps in summer. We want the volunteers – people of approximately same age – to explain the danger of AIDS to them, as well as raise awareness about ways of prevention of getting HIV infected. Work: The volunteers will be visiting the summer camps in Kyiv region. There they will carry out work on raising awareness of the teenagers by performing a play, prepared by professional stage director. Thus to be expected from volunteers to perform on stage. This moving camp will first start with preparation activities. With the help of the AIDS experts, volunteers will work out the plan of actions – inventing the types of events they can carry out: games, competitions, performances, etc. Volunteers will visit about 6-8 summer camps. Accommodation: Sport base or on the territory of the visited teenager camps. Leisure time: excursions in Kyiv, sunbathing, etc. What to bring: Sleeping bag, mat, sportswear, swimming suit, mosquito repellents, and all the stuff you find necessary for organising the work, musical instruments, CDs and whatever you want. Language: English Special requirements: MOTIVATION LETTER, performance skills preferable, skills on HIV prevention, possible theatre experience of activities of this kind. Terminal/Region: Kyiv Passenger (Kyiv-Pas Railway Station) Nearest Airport: Kyiv Boryspil (KBP) http://www.kbp.kiev.ua/ Meeting point: On 06.07 in Kiev. Place to be specified in the infosheet. Number of Volunteers: 15 3. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:UA-ALT-5-3 Summer with English, Kharkiv region Project partner: Regional Youth Centre of 4. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:UA-ALT-6-4 Kharkiv Zoo, Kharkiv Project partner: Regional Youth Center of European Cooperation “Planet XXI”. Project: It is the third experience of our collaboration with the Zoo in Kharkiv. The previous three were dedicated to its 110th anniversary. This time we will continue the tradition for improving leaving conditions of animals. This will include reconstruction of old cages and to build new ones. Our main aims is: to reach the perfect conditions for animals, to be an integral part of the nature, observe the happy lives of our fourfooted friends, their reproduction and growing of their quantity. Work: The work of the group will include the renovation and reconstruction of animal expositions: some open-air cages. Maybe some cleaning and weeding, making a flower-bed. The Zoo is located in the park zone in the center of the city. Accommodation: A city hall building (rooms for 3-6 persons with common toilet sink and shower in the corridor). Meals - 3 times per day. 138 Leisure time: activities in the group, intercultural learning, meetings with Ukrainian students, sightseeing, sport and cultural activities, disco, swimming pool, weekend with paddling down the river Severskij Donets and everything what we will able to create for ourselves to make our camp exciting. Language: English (Russian, Ukrainian). Special requirements: Here you can find some information about: - Kharkiv Zoo http://www.zoo.kharkov.ua/ (in Russian) Kharkiv http://www.kharkov.ua/index-e.phtml Terminal/Region: Kharkiv Nearest airport: Kharkiv International Airport www.aeroport.kharkov.ua Meeting point: On the 13en of July in Kharkiv. Place to be specified in the infosheet Number of Volunteers: 12 5. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:UA-ALT-6-5 Khortytsya, Zaporizhzhya Project: The project will take place on Khortytsya Island which Island includes the Cossack fortress, the Cathedral of St.Nicholas, the Museum of History of Cossacks with authentic items pertinent to every-day life of Cossacks. On the island of Khortytsya, in the middle of the Dnipro River, on the WesternSouthern part of the city, the headquarters (sich) of the Zaporizhzhya Cossacks was based between 16th and 18th cent. (The word Zaporizhzhya means "beyond the rapids," i.e., of the Dnipro.) For nearly three centuries the Zaporizhzhya Cossacks served as the rallying point for Ukrainian struggles against social, national, and religious oppression. Work: Volunteers will do cleaning work around the riverside of the river Dnipro. Duration of work 5 hrs a day, 5-6 day a week. It is also planned that volunteers will attend evaluation seminar by the end of work camp where journalists will be present. Accomodation: will be provided on the territory of the recreation centre. Toilets and showers are available inside the building. Unfortunately, there could be difficulties with hot water. The food will be provided at the recreation centre. Location: Zaporizhzhya. Leisure time: You can learn history, culture and life of Zaporizhzhya. Visits to numerous museums, exhibitions, preserve, boat trip around the Island on the Dnieper River will be organised. Language: English What to bring: musical instruments, national games, info on your country, working clothes, gloves, thin paintbrushes, swimming suit, good mood and motivation. Terminal/Region: Dnipropetrovsk Nearest Airport: Dnipropetrovsk Meeting point: On the 13en of July in Zaporizhzhya. Place to be specified in the infosheet. Number of Volunteers: 12 6. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 2, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UA-ALT-11-6 Dzherela, Kyiv region and Kyiv Project partner: Charity Association for people with learning, emotional and behavioural disabilities “Djerela”. http://www.djerela.kiev.ua/ 7. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UA-ALT-11-7 Teterivka & Nova Borova, Zhytomyr Region & Rivne Region Project: Within this project we aim to create better social and ecological conditions in the orphanages. Since 2003 “Ecoclub” is running renovation workcamps in orphanages in Western part of Ukraine (renovating windows by installing heat insulation). This work camp will be held in Zhytomyr Region of Ukraine (renovating windows by installing heat insulation). The project will be in Teterivka orphanage for boys and Nova Borova orphanage for girls. Work: Together with Ukrainians international volunteers will do windows renovation. Sometimes work can be hard, 6 hours a day. Accomodation: participants of the work camp will be placed in the house of the orphanage in two separate rooms for boys and girls. There is a toilet and a shower. The food will be provided. But it is supposed that volunteers will prepare light breakfasts themselves. During the work camp volunteers will have chance to taste traditional food. Location: Teterivka and Nova Borova, Zhytomyr region Leisure time: forest walking, 139 outing to the local reservoir, familiarizing with local traditions, fire games, Ukrainian songs learning, games, entertainment, dancing. By the end of work volunteers and the members of eco-club will have a picnic outdoors. Language: English What to bring: working clothes, gloves, sleeping-bag, comfortable footwear, bathing / swimming suit, musical instruments, flash-light, traditions of your native country. Terminal/Region: Zhytomyr Nearest Airport: Kyiv Boryspil (KBP) http://www.kbp.kiev.ua/ Meeting point: Zhytomyr city on 20th of July. The place will be specified in the infosheet. Number of Volunteers: 15 8. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:UA-ALT-9-8 Lviv, Lviv city Project partner: Lviv Regional Youth Labour Centre Project: The city of Lviv, founded in the late Middle Ages, was a flourishing administrative, religious and commercial centre for several centuries. The medieval urban topography has been preserved virtually intact (in particular, there is evidence of the different ethnic communities who lived there), along with many fine Baroque and later buildings. The territory of central part of Lviv – 120ha of the property at its centre now listed as a part of the World Heritage, was designated as a National Historical and Architectural Reserve Work: The volunteers will be working on the territory of the Historical Centre of Lviv City. They will be involved in performing wide variety of tasks aiming at preservation and restoration of the parts of Ensemble of the Historic Centre: - earthworks, - painting, plastering, masonry works, not requiring high skills and qualifications. Volunteers will work 5-6 hrs per day 5 days a week. It is also planned that volunteers will attend evaluation seminar in Lviv by the end of workcamp where journalists will be present. Accomodation: Student Hostel, the food will be provided Location: Lviv (Halychyna), Ukraine. Leisure time: There will an opportunity to visit many of museums and other interesting places in Lviv. Language: English What to bring: working gloves, comfortable footwear (strong shoes), working clothes, CD’s, DVD’s etc, musical instruments, detailed information about your country, national games, good mood and motivation. Terminal/Region: Lviv Nearest Airport: Lviv International Airport (web: www.airport.lviv.ua ) Meeting point: On the 20th of July in Lviv. Place to be specified in the infosheet. Number of Volunteers: 30 9. Ukraine - SVIT Ukraine Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 12, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:UA-SVI-4-1 RADUGA (Donetsk region) DISA, ENVI, SPORT The project is realized jointly with Raduga NGO from Donetsk, which is running rehabilitation center for children and young people with disabilities (cerebral palsy, autism etc.). In the center, disabled children and young people regularly meet and do different crafts, also some sport and music exercises. Due to financial reasons and also a lot of support and care needed for these people, their families cannot afford to take them 10. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UA-ALT-11-9 Orphanage, Odesa Project partner: Odesa Centre of Social Services for Youth Project: The orphanage is located at the resort district of the city Odesa, 500 m from the sea zone and a beach zone “Lanjeron”. The orphanage is placed inside the building of a former kinder garden. It adopts the “children of street”, the children who experienced violence in the family and those who came themselves or where brought here. The main aim of the orphanage is to help children and teenagers that appeared in the crisis situations. Nowadays it is a place where any child that became alone could receive food and lodging. Work: Cleaning courtyard territory, painting of summerhouses, planting of greenery. We expect volunteers that have some skills in painting and art. Accomodation: volunteers will live in the house of orphanage. The food will be provided there. Location: Odesa Leisure time: in the free time the tours to the central part of the city are planned, visiting of the theatres/museums is also possible. Trips to discotheque, cater trips, trips to the beach. It is also possible that will be a journey for a few days to the children of orphanage that will have a rest on Kimborska Kosa in the Mykolaiv region. Language: English What to bring: gloves, comfortable footwear (strong shoes), working clothes, sun protection cream and a cap, sleeping bag, swimming suit. Terminal/Region: Odesa Nearest Airport: Odesa Meeting point: in Odesa on 27.07.08. The place will be specified in the infosheet. Number of Volunteers: 12 11. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UA-ALT-11-10 Club of young naturalists, Kharkiv Project partner: Regional Youth Centre of European Cooperation “Planet XXI”. Project : This year YCEC “Planet XXI” is going to organize the 5th international volunteer project in Kharkiv Zoo. In 2005 Kharkiv Zoo celebrated its 110th anniversary. Kharkiv Club of young naturalists was one of the first in the world. During the years many youngsters who followed this naturalists school became outstanding specialists in biology. Since 1925 year thousands of boys and girls, having been 140 the members of this club, became professional biologists of the highest level. But unfortunately, a building, where this club was situated, is burned. This year was made a new project of the club of young naturalists. The group of volunteers will help in some construction and cleaning works. Work: The work of the group will include finishing renovation works inside the building. This may include painting, cleaning, washing and so on. Volunteers might help with arranging flower beds outside the club. The Zoo is located in the park zone in the center of the city. Accomodation&Food: A city hall building (rooms for 4-6 persons with common toilet sink and shower in the corridor). Meals - 3 times a day. Location: Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine and its first capital. It can truly be named a Ukrainian megapolis. It’s situated in North-East of Ukraine in the confluence of three rivers. Its population is 1470000 people. It’s one of the biggest scientific and cultural centers. Kharkiv is the city of student’s and has 80 higher educational establishments. The city is famous for its great traditions and extraordinary historical past. In 2004 Kharkiv celebrated its 350th anniversary. One of the most important points if interest in Kharkiv is a city Zoo which is located in the center of the city in the park area. Leisure time: Lots of sport facilities are available, swimming pool, rollerblade, , picnics, swimming and paddling in river, meetings with Ukrainian people, excursions around the city, disco and everything what we will able to create for ourselves to make our camp exciting. Language: English (Russian, Ukrainian). Special requirements: Here you can find some information about: - Kharkiv Zoo http://www.zoo.kharkov.ua/ (in Russian) Kharkiv http://www.kharkov.ua/index-e.phtml What to bring: musical instruments, detailed information about your country, your flag (will be used for geographical and historical quizzes), national games and recipes, good mood and motivation. Terminal/Region: Kharkiv Nearest airport: Kharkiv International Airport www.aeroport.kharkov.ua Meeting point: in Kharkiv on 27.07.08. The place will be specified in the infosheet. Number of Volunteers: 12 12. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:UA-ALT-6-11 Forest’s friends, Dnipropetrovsk region Project partner: Dnipropetrovsk association for regions development Project: Dnipropetrovsk region is one of the most developed in Ukraine. It has favorable geographic location, high industrial and scientific potential, highly developed agriculture, it is also reach in natural resources. Dnipropetrovsk is one of the largest and most beautiful cities in Ukraine. It is situated on the Dnieper River and has 1.5 million inhabitants. Dnipropetrovsk was founded by the Russian empress Ekaterina II. It was the place where the first European democratic republic emerged – Zaporiz’ka Sich (Cossacks republic). Dnipropetrovsk region has rich flora and fauna. The project will be held on the basis of a forestry, which is located near the big regional centre Dnipropetrovsk (200 km). It is one of the most picturesque places in Dnipropetrovsk region. Vast green plantations, boundless fields with crops, clean lakes and absence of industrial plants and transport – all that gives feeling of complete unity with nature. 13. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UA-ALT-11-12 Orphanage, Kharkiv Project partner: Regional Youth Center of European Cooperation “Planet XXI”, Kharkov orphanage №14. Project: The project is going to take place in of the city orphanages, in There are two main aims of this project. First is to renovate playground facilities of the orphanage and second is to socialize with children that were left without parental care. These kids have very few communication with the outside world, especially with foreigners. We aim to introduce them to different cultures of the world and broaden their knowledge. We are also hoping that attention of volunteers, your sheer enthusiasm and involvement with make those kids happier Work: The work of the group will include improving facilities of the orphanage and its playgrounds. This may include some painting of the kid’s rooms, but mostly volunteers will be busy with making flower beds and fixing up the playgrounds. Accomodation: In the orphanage (in the room with common toilet sink and shower in the corridor). Meals - 3 times a day. Location: Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine and its first capital. It can truly be named a Ukrainian megapolis. It’s situated in North-East of Ukraine in the confluence of three rivers. Its population is 1470000 people. It’s one of the biggest scientific and cultural centers. 141 Kharkiv is the city of student’s and has 80 higher educational establishments. The city is famous for its great traditions and extraordinary historical past. In 2004 Kharkiv celebrated its 350th anniversary. There are a lot parks in the city and volunteers will live right next to a little park which is perfect for those who like jogging. Here you can find some information about Kharkiv http://www.kharkov.ua/index-e.phtml Leisure time: Lots of sport facilities are available, swimming pool, rollerblade, picnics, swimming and paddling in river, meetings with Ukrainian people, excursions around the city, disco and everything what we will able to create for ourselves to make our camp exciting. Languages: English. Special requirements: You may be not allowed to smoke and drink alcohols on the territory of the orphanage What to bring: detailed information about your country, your flag (will be used for geographical and historical quizzes), national games and recipes, games for the children, arts and crafts to make with kids, good mood and motivation. Terminal/Region: Kharkiv Nearest Airport: Kharkiv Meeting point: On the 27.07.08 in Kharkiv. Place to be specified in the infosheet. Number of Volunteers: 12 14. Ukraine - SVIT Ukraine Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:UA-SVI-6-1 MEDVEZHANKA (Lugansk region) ENVI, MANU Medvezhanka is a protected area located 60 km. from Lugansk. This territory is remarkable for its picturesque landscapes typical for steppe, and huge water reservoir. Since mid nineties regional environmental NGO “Zeleny Svit” is lobbying for creation of regional landscape park to raise protected status of this area, improve possibilities for environmental protection, scientific work and recreation; local authorities and population also support this idea, but there is delay at regional administration to officially establish the park. The project is realized in partnership with “Zeleny Svit” and aimed to do practical work to improve territory of the future park, and draw attention of regional administration to the area and the need to create park for better preservation of local nature and landscape. Work: installing information signs and markers around the territory of Medvezhanka, preparing site for information center of the Park, preparing background for ecological and tourist routes along natural springs, cleaning up the springs and river. Study: Information about the protected area, system of environmental protection and protected areas in Ukraine, work of environmental NGOs, history of the region. Accommodation: in the tents, in field conditions. Kitchen and sanitation facilities are available, volunteers will cook for themselves. Bring a sleeping bag. Number of Volunteers: 10 15. Ukraine - SVIT Ukraine Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 14, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:UA-SVI-9-1 POTOTSKY PALACE (Chervonograd, Lviv region) HERI, RENO, ENVI Pototsky palace is located in Chervonograd, Lviv region. The palace was built in XVII century and is nowadays used as museum. The palace was surrounded by 16. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:UA-ALT-9-13 Pereyaslav-Khmelnytskyy, Kyiv region Project partner: Pereyaslav-Khmelnytskyy Centre of Social Services for Youth. Project: The camp is situated in the suburban part of Pereyaslav-Khmelnytskyy. This town has rich history and a lot of places to see. It is situated on the banks of one of the most beautiful rivers in Ukraine - the Dnieper, 100 km to the southeast of Kyiv – the capital of Ukraine. There are 17 museums and 7 magnificent parks, so volunteers will enjoy this place. Work: We continue the 11 year project, repairing the historic objects and cultural monuments, participating in the work on the territory of the historic and cultural recreation area in Pereyaslav-Khmelnytskyy. Volunteers will help the workers of the Museum of Ukrainian Folk Architecture through different activities to restore the museum exhibits and to clean the territory of the museum. Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided in student hostel. The volunteers will cook breakfast and dinner by themselves and a hot lunch will be provided. Location: Pereyaslav-Khmelnytskyy, 100 km to the south-east of Kyiv. Leisure time: As it was mentioned above there are a lot of museums in Pereyaslav-Khmelnytskyy, so volunteers can explore the history and culture of the Central Ukraine. Bus trip to Kyiv will be organised. Sunbathing and swimming in the Dnieper River and the lake are possible. What to bring: Working clothes, sleeping bag, swimming suit, a mat, pocket flashlight, shoes, sportswear, mosquito protection liquid, tapes, musical instruments and everything you need… Terminal/Region: Kyiv Nearest Airport: Kyiv Boryspil (KBP) http://www.kbp.kiev.ua/ Meeting point: On the 3rd of August in Kyiv. Place to be specified in the infosheet Number of Volunteers: 15 17. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 18, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:UA-ALT-5-15 142 Sunflower Youth Festival camp, Dnipropetrovsk region Project partner: Dnipropetrovsk branch of Alternative-V Project: The project will be organised in cooperation with the National Metallurgical University of Ukraine on the base of student's summer camp "Druzhba" (Friendship) - very popular summer time leisure place among students and graduates. It's situated on the Samara river bank in the middle of beautiful forest in the Orlovschina village. (Dnipropetrovs’ka oblast, Novomoskovskiy region) with picturesque views of natural reserve. It is 1 hour by bus from the city of Dnipropetrovsk (former Ekaterinoslav) - the biggest city in central Ukraine. It is 1 hour by bus from the city of Dnipropetrovsk (former Ekaterinoslav) - the biggest city in central Ukraine where Empress Kathryn the Second used to stop on her way to Crimean estates in the Potemkinskiy castle. Work: Volunteers will create and organise an intercultural exchange activities for students involving them into the actions: intercultural evenings, exhibitions, discussions, workshops, concerts, games, sports competition, parties, disco etc. The idea of the camp is to involve Ukrainian students into an active intercultural exchange with the group international volunteers, to promote volunteering and to give information on who volunteer is, to extend students outlook with new ideas for unforgettable student summer! Accommodation: All volunteers will be accommodated in small nice bungalows with rooms for 3-4 people. Shower and washing facilities are available on the territory of the camp. Food will be provided in the camp canteen. Be ready for simple conditions and food. Leisure time: You will find the camp as the place for active leisure time with great social resources. Camp has different sport facilities, for example a football field, basketball and volleyball areas, big and table tennis. There is a river’s beach in the camp for sunbathing and swimming. Camp is surrounded by four(!) other students camps close by. Cross camp activities will be an open option for Sunflower team. On week-ends you will have time to visit Novomoskovsk with city market, city of Dnipropetrovsk Language: English Special requirements: We would appreciate to know about your motivations, ideas, hobbies and experiences from motivation letter attached to application form when you apply. Participants should be ready for simple living conditions and should be flexible for changes in the camp schedule. Good motivation letter is your advantage to get a place with this project. We look for creative, open minded and active participants to make it the best experience 2008! What to bring: sleeping bags, roll mat (not necessary), raincoats, caps with peak and sunglasses, sunprotection lotion. Mosquito repellent is highly recommended to have with you. Musical instruments, DJs decks, pictures, stories, CDs, art projects, installations, creative ideas, national food and drinks etc for the great cultural exchange! Please take some materials, pictures, stories or anything else concerning activities of your local voluntary organizations or your own voluntary experience to share. Terminal/Region: Dnipropetrovsk Nearest Airport: Dnipropetrovsk Meeting point: On the 3rd of August in Dnipropetrovsk. Place and time is to be specified in the infosheet Number of Volunteers: 12 19. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:August 10, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:UA-ALT-9-16 Kharkiv Philharmonic, Kharkiv Project: The history of the Kharkiv Philharmonic was started in 1874 as the first stationary Opera House. The theater had a big stage, a fourcircle auditorium and unique acoustics. It was wooden and for this reason the building was taken apart in 1880th because of fire risk. During the next 120 years the troupe didn’t have its own place, but finally the Opera was “moved” to its actual place. But it was prone to damage again, complete and rebuild again and again. Every event, every milestone in the history caused changes in the architecture, style and destination of the building. We can see extraneous features of the different centuries and different countries (elements from Tyuirly palace of Paris, portraits of Russian composers, allegorical agricultural and winemaking pictures and catacombs recondite under the foundation…). But in spite of its really hard destiny the unique cultural and architectural monument of our city fortunately held out against pitiless time including two destroying World Wars…From 1991 the Kharkiv Philharmonic is located in the long-suffering building, but looked like really pure… Don’t let the spiritual wealth to go to ruin! Location: Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine and its first capital. It can truly be 143 named a Ukrainian megapolis. It’s situated in North-East of Ukraine in the confluence of three rivers. Its population is 147000 people. It’s one of the biggest scientific and cultural centers. Kharkiv is the city of student’s and has 80 higher educational establishments. The city is famous for its great traditions and extraordinary historical past. In 2004 Kharkiv celebrated its 350th anniversary. Work: We will help to restore the front of the Philharmonic, build the fountain, which will located forward of the building, clean and put in order inside. Maybe painting and some “makeup” work. We will work in the place where every brick penetrates with history; we will touch directly the spirit of the classical music, which is passing the time! Accommodation: A city hall building (rooms for 4-6 persons with common toilet sink and shower in the corridor). Meals - 3 times a day. Leisure time: activities in the group, intercultural learning, sightseeing, sport and cultural activities, swimming pool, weekend with paddling down the river Severskij Donets and everything what we will able to create for ourselves to make our camp exciting. Special remarks: Here you can find some information about: Language: English (Russian, Ukrainian). Special remarks: Here you can find some information about: • The Kharkiv Philharmonic http://www.jamesarts.com/KHRKVPHILWEBPA GE.htm http://www.kharkov.com/news/?p=110&secure= &till= = (in Russian) • Kharkiv http://www.kharkov.ua/index-e.phtml Terminal/Region: Kharkiv Nearest airport: Kharkiv International Airport www.aeroport.kharkov.ua Meeting point: on July 27th in Kharkiv place will be specified in infosheet Number of Volunteers: 12 20. Ukraine - SVIT Ukraine Begin:August 13, 2008, End: August 27, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:UA-SVI-5-1 PARASKOVEYEVKA (Artemovsk) RENO, KIDS, DISA Boarding School for mentally disabled children is located in Paraskoveyevka village, 5 kilometers away from Artemovsk, southeastern Ukraine. There are about 150 children in the boarding school aged 7-16 years old, among them 12 orphans. Children stay at the boarding school during the whole year and have special education program. During the workcamp it is planned to renovate outside playground and sport facilities, arrange green corner in the school and organize activities with children. Work: arranging green corner (building up shelves for plants and mini-zoo); renovating playground and installing outside sport equipment, playing with children. Study: information about the boarding school and children, excursions to the salt mines and local area. Accommodation: in the boarding school, kitchen and sanitation facilities are in the building. Food will be served in loal canteen. Number of Volunteers: 13 21. Ukraine - SVIT Ukraine Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:UA-SVI-6-2 GOMOLSHA (Kharkiv region) ENVI, MANU National Nature Park “Gomolshansky lisy” is located in the south-east 22. Ukraine - Alternative Ukraine Begin:August 16, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UA-ALT-11-17 PROMOTION CAMPAIGN, Zhytomyr Region and Rivne region Project Partner: UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS Project: The project is aimed at promoting active participation in the social life among young people, participation in the development of the local community and at promoting youth leadership in social, economic and political spheres. Work: The core group will consist of 7 international volunteers including 2 campleaders and 2 experts-trainers on volunteering issues. The age of the participants will vary from 18 to 30. Volunteers should be prepared to present their national volunteering traditions and info on similar projects realized in their countries; to discuss and share information about volunteering issues. During first 3 days volunteers will stay together and will have an introductory seminar. After this introductory phase, the group will be travelling through Zhytomyr and Rivne Regions visiting Youth Centres. During the first half of the day international group together with local youth will be involved in performing community development tasks, which might include environmental, construction, renovation, social, cultural and archaeological work. Later on, in discussion groups facilitated by the experts, young people will have the chance to speak about volunteering issues. Accomodation: Indoor. Food will be prepared partly by volunteers, partly organized. Leisure time: excursions around Zhytomyr and Rivne cities, picnics, swimming in river, learning history, culture and life of Zhytomyr and Rivne region. You will be able to explore the Zhytomyr and Rivne, visit museums and many other interesting places! Language: English. What to bring: musical instruments, national games, info about your country, working clothes, gloves, swimming suit, good mood and motivation. Special requirements: MOTIVATION LETTER Terminal/Region: Zhytomyr Nearest Airport: Kyiv Boryspil (KBP) http://www.kbp.kiev.ua/ Meeting point: On 16th or 23rd of August in Kyiv. Exact date and place to be specified in the infosheet. 144 Number of Volunteers: 15 23. Ukraine - SVIT Ukraine Begin:August 20, 2008, End: September 8, 2008 Topic: Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities Campcode:UA-SVI-1-1 DOBRE RAZOM 2 (Kharkiv and Kyiv) EDU, STUDY, KIDS The camp is organized in the framework of “Youth Transcending New Frontiers” project, which is taking place in Ukraine, Moldova, Russia and Belarus. In the project framework volunteer groups are organizing activities on human rights education, social inclusion, racism and xenophobia. During the workcamp it is planned to address the problem of racism in Ukraine through making a film about racism. The film will include research and comparing situation, attitudes with other European countries, information events for students, schoolchildren and local NGOs, public actions. Activities and filming will take place in Kharkiv and Kyiv. During the workcamp it is planned to do filming, cut will be made at later stage, and film will be used for educational activities in schools in Ukraine. Work: detailed elaboration of scenario, filming, preparing and running workshops and public actions Study: information about situation with racism and anti-racism movement in Ukraine, comparison of situation with other European countries. Accommodation: at the students’ dormitories, schools. Volunteers will cook for themselves. Bring a sleeping bag. Qualifications: experience in anti-racism field or strong motivation; creative skills, skills or experience in making films would be an asset. Motivation statement is needed. Number of Volunteers: 10 24. Ukraine - SVIT Ukraine Begin:September 12, 2008, End: September 25, 2008 Topic: Sexuality and Gender Campcode:UA-SVI-7-1 STRONG-EQUAL! (Kharkiv) EDU, KIDS, STUDY The camp will be held in Kharkiv. Women from small cities of Ukraine have insufficiently advanced active vital position. The purpose of project is to raise awareness and level of knowledge of young people on gender issues, initiate discussion on roles of male and female in society. This subject does not receive enough attention in Ukraine, and is crucially important due to changes in society and lifestyle, cultural transformation. Target group of this educational project is senior pupils of secondary schools. The project includes preparation and organization of educational activities at secondary schools. Work: elaboration and participation to seminars and discussions, preparation and participation to information sessions with creative elements for young people, distribution of informational materials. Study: about history and culture of the region, visits to interesting places around Kharkiv. Accommodation: in the student dormitory of university (beds and bed clothes are available), kitchen and sanitation facilities are in the house. Volunteers will cook for themselves. Bring a sleeping bag for excursions. 145 ÀREA MEDITERRÀNIA 1. Israel - Baladna Israel Begin:July 18, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IL-BAL-6-1 Sakhnen, Heart of the Galilee , Israel Participation Fee: 150 Euros Accommodation: In municipal social centre. Local Community and Project Description: Sakhnin is a very old town, which dates back 3,500 years. The town is situated in the heart of the Galilee and has holy sites for Muslims, Christians and Jews. The town is built over three hills. It is 200-250 meters above sea level, and it is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, the highest of them is 602 meters high. Today there are over 20,000 inhabitants in Sakhnin and most of them make a living from businesses, light industry, and construction work within the neighboring cities. Work Description: Volunteers will work on important site, called The Spring "El-EIN" which lies in the southeast of the town. This served as the main source of drinking water for the people of Sakhnin decades ago. Volunteers will work together to renovate certain parts of the spring which have eroded and deteriorated over the years. Meanwhile the volunteers will help to develop the surrounding area of the spring into a small park with benches, plants and flowers. In addition the work will be at different location of the town as public gardens, painting (drawing) walls of schools in order to interact with the local population and promote the idea of volunteering. All the projects will not only add to the village but will benefit the lives of the people who live there. Cultural Program: Part of the work camp experience includes engaging with international youth as well as with the Arab-Palestinian society. Through projects, discussions and cultural field trips, you will learn about your peers and about Arab-Palestinian culture while contributing to this community. Number of Volunteers: 14 2. Israel - Baladna Israel Begin:August 16, 2008, End: August 29, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:IL-BAL-11-1 Fasouta, Northern Israel Work Type: Educational, Construction. Participation Fee: 150 Euros. Accommodation: In a municipal center. Local Community and Project Description: Fasouta is an Arab Palestinian Christian village with 3,000 inhabitants, located in the far north of Israel and right on the border with Lebanon. It is an isolated town, on a road that leads to nowhere but Fasouta, The village is about 300 years old, and sits crowded atop a small hill from which you can see the Mediterranean Sea as well as deep into Lebanon Work: The camp will be divided into two main activities. First, local and international participants will engage in the creation of educational farm for pupils at the elementary school. These include painting, building and some maintenance and gardening work in order to construct the space for the educational farm. Secondly they will be involved in different field trip visits. Cultural Program: The majority of the work camp will be in Fasouta. However, to enhance participants’ understanding of the Arab-Palestinian situation within Israel, they will visit nearby villages and cities. Beyond the work camp, throughout the experience, participants will become aware of the original Arab Palestinian way of life in the area. Every night, after a hard day of work and intensive education, participants will learn about traditional Palestinian culture via several activities and visits. Youth participating in the work-camp will also learn about the economic, social and political realities faced by Palestinians in Israel, will learn about issues such as the confiscation of Arab lands by the state, and engage in cultural and social activities illustrating the region’s historic importance. Number of Volunteers: 12 3. Israel - Baladna Israel Begin:September 6, 2008, End: September 19, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:IL-BAL-9-1 Nazareth old city, Israel Work Type: Renovation, Art. Participation Fee: 150 Euros. Accommodation: centre at the old city. Local Community &Project Description: Nazareth, famous as the home town of Jesus, is today a city offering visitors a wealth of important religious and historic sites combined with the attractions of a thriving modern Arab city. There are 75 thousand people living in Nazareth and is considered the largest Arab city in Israel. The Old Market The historic heart of the Old City is still a thriving modern market (souk), however due to several reasons it is no longer as it use to be (center of the Galilee). Work: The workcamp will take place at the old city of Nazareth and the participants will be involve in painting, drawing and decorating empty spaces at the old city. In addition engaged with the local in workshops and field study visits. Cultural Program: Part of the work camp experience includes engaging with international youth as well as with the ArabPalestinian society. Through projects, discussions and cultural field trips, you will learn about your peers and about Arab-Palestinian culture while contributing to this community. Number of Volunteers: 12 1. Morocco - CSM Morocco Begin:April 6, 2008, End: May 1, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:MA-CSM-9-05 RABAT An Arabic language session is a special activity that CSM organize every year. Some 80 people coming from different countries participate in them. The objectives of this activity are: - Giving to people the opportunity to get basic knowledge about Arabic language. That knowledge could be useful for him in their studies or in their daily life or in their travels in countries speaking this language. - Giving the opportunity to people to get in touch with the Moroccan culture and its way of life, and in consequences achieve a fruitful cultural exchange. - Giving the opportunity to people has some basic knowledge about this language to brush up it and be adapted to different ways to use it. accomodation and food FAMILLE D’ACCEUIL / HOST FAMILY location - Venue: Rabat Rabat is the capital of Morocco it’s situated on the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is normally hot in summer; however, warm closes are advised to be used in some fresh nights. When you arrive to Rabat railway station “Rabat ville” from the Casablanca airport or when you arrive by international bus to Rabat bus station. Telephone to our office 037262398 or to the persons responsible of the camps: Izat 146 0021267443837, someone will come to take you to your hosting family OR SEND AN EMAIL TO: [email protected] or [email protected] requirements NONE appointement RABAT VILLE TRAIN STATION camp address 13 rue almoahidine , Hassan Rabat centre ( Extra info: 300 euros to be paid at the arrival of the participant ) Number of Volunteers: 10 2. Morocco - CSM Morocco Begin:May 6, 2008, End: June 1, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:MA-CSM-9-02 RABAT An Arabic language session is a special activity that CSM organize every year. Some 80 people coming from different countries participate in them. The objectives of this activity are: - Giving to people the opportunity to get basic knowledge about Arabic language. That knowledge could be useful for him in their studies or in their daily life or in their travels in countries speaking this language. - Giving the opportunity to people to get in touch with the Moroccan culture and its way of life, and in consequences achieve a fruitful cultural exchange. - Giving the opportunity to people has some basic knowledge about this language to brush up it and be adapted to different ways to use it. accomodation and food FAMILLE D’ACCEUIL / HOST FAMILY location - Venue: Rabat Rabat is the capital of Morocco it’s situated on the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is normally hot in summer; however, warm closes are advised to be used in some fresh nights. When you arrive to Rabat railway station “Rabat ville” from the Casablanca airport or when you arrive by international bus to Rabat bus station. Telephone to our office 037262398 or to the persons responsible of the camps: Izat 0021267443837, someone will come to take you to your hosting family OR SEND AN EMAIL TO: [email protected] or [email protected] requirements NONE appointement RABAT VILLE TRAIN STATION camp address 13 rue almoahidine , Hassan Rabat centre ( Extra info: 300 euros to be paid at the arrival of the participant ) Number of Volunteers: 10 5. Morocco - CSM Morocco Begin:July 1, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MA-CSM-5-5 Ain aouda Work: After the successful of CSM experience in this field, and according to people’s requirements , our association will go on organizing English courses to young people aged from 15 to 18 years old with less education sustain opportunities Study: Teaching English Language/EDU-LANG Accommodation: The participants lodge and eat in hosts families . Language: French & English Terminal/Region: 8 cities : Ain aouda, Errachidia, Zagora, Rabat, Salé, Casablanca, Kenitra, Ahfir Extra info: Paricipation fee is 50 Euros Number of Volunteers: 10 6. Morocco - CSM Morocco Begin:July 1, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MA-CSM-5-14 Ain aouda, Errachidia, Zagora Work: After the successful of CSM experience in this field, and according to people’s requirements , our association will go on organizing French courses to young people and childrens aged from 10 to 18 years old with less education sustain opportunities Study: Teaching French Language/EDU-LANG Accommodation: The participants lodge and eat in hosts families Language: French Terminal/Region: 8 cities : Ain aouda, Errachidia, Zagora, Rabat, Salé, Casablanca, Kenitra, Ahfir. Extra info: Participation fee is 50 Euros Number of Volunteers: 5 20. Morocco - CJM Morocco Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MA-CJM-5-5 El Houceima1 Work: Creating a small garden in the city center and visiting patients in the children hospital Accommodation: The volunteers will be lodged in “ institut de technologie appliquée”,quartier Mirador, houceima houceima. Language: English Terminal/Region: From Casablanca Mohammed V airport take the train to Casablanca voyageurs railway station and get off there , there take a small taxi (red color) to the CTM bus station , from there take a bus to Al Houceima CTM station, we will wait you there, see the train timetable Extra info: CJM fee 45 euros to be paid by volunteer on arrival. Number of Volunteers: 20 21. Morocco - CSM Morocco Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MA-CSM-5-19 Errachidia , Casablanca, Rabat, Salé Work: The Workshops of Drama and Animation is a special activity that CSM organize for the third year. Some 20 people coming from different countries participate in them last year Study: Drama and Animation/ART-KIDS-Youth Accommodation: The participants lodge and eat in hosts families . Language: French Terminal/Region: Located at Errachidia , Casablanca, Rabat, Salé. Terminal/Region: Casablanca Mohamed 5 international airport. Extra info: Participation fee is 100 Euros Number of Volunteers: 10 27. Morocco - CJM Morocco Begin:July 16, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MA-CJM-6-3 Nador/Dar Kebdani Work: The work consists of painting some 147 frescoes in the village , collecting dirt and sensibilizing the inhabitants on cleanliness Accommodation: volunteers will be lodged in College El Farabi-Dar Kebdani Language: English Terminal/Region: Dar Kabdani is a small village 15 km the Mediteranean coast. Its 30km away from Nador which is an important city east of Morocco. Chantiers jeunesse Maroc is organizing a workcamp with the collabotation with rural council of Dar Kabdani. Extra info: CJM fee 45 euros to be paid by volunteer on arrival. Number of Volunteers: 20 28. Morocco - CJM Morocco Begin:July 16, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MA-CJM-6-9 Ain Leuh Work: The work consists to built a wall to prevent from rain erosion. The work will be going hand in hand with other activities which will be undertaken by the volunteers themselves :outings , family visits. Accommodation: The 20 volunteers will be staying in " Dar Ettalib" quartier administratif Aïn Leuh centre. Meals will be prepared by volunteers. Language: English Terminal/Region: Ain Leuh is a village situated in the middle Atlas at 95 kms to the south of Fes; and 25 km from Azrou .Iti is famous for the snowfall during winter and middle temperature in summer . The middle Atlas big summits : Michlifen, Hibri and Habri are at a height of 2000 m. Extra info: CJM fee: 45 euros to be paid by volunteer on arrival. You will also have to bring with you working clothes, a sleeping bag , and anything which could contribute to the good progress of the workcamp (game sets , musical instruments cooking recipe etc….) Number of Volunteers: 20 34. Morocco - CJM Morocco Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:MA-CJM-9-21 El Houceima2 Work: You will also have to bring with you working clothes , a sleeping bag, and anything which could contribute to the good progress of the workcamp (game sets , musical instruments, cooking recipe , etc….) Accommodation: The volunteers will be lodged in “ institut de technologie appliquée”, quartier Mirador Language: English Terminal/Region: Al Houceima is a town on the Mediteranean coast East of Morocco on the Rif chain of Mountains. Extra info: CJM fee 45 euros to be paid by volunteer on arrival. Number of Volunteers: 20 41. Morocco - CJM Morocco Begin:July 30, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MA-CJM-6-12 FES, El Bali Work: The work consists of draining the badly engaged ground , making land more fertile planting and watering 42. Morocco - CJM Morocco Begin:July 30, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MA-CJM-11-13 Boulmane, Morocco Work: The work consists of a painting classrooms, gardening and painting some frescoes in a primary school. Accommodation: The 20 volunteers will be staying in a “Internat collège mixte Boulmane”Boulmane Language: English Terminal/Region: Boulmane is small Town situated in the middle Atlas at 85 kms to the south- east of Fes. Iti is famous for the snowfall during winter and mild temperature in summer. Extra info: CJM fee: 45 euros to be paid by volunteer on arrival. Meals will be prepared by volunteers. you will also have to bring with them working clothes , a sleeping bag , and anything which could contribute to the good progress of the workcamp (game sets , musical instruments cooking recipe , etc….) Number of Volunteers: 20 43. Morocco - ACJ Morocco Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MA-ACJ-11-2 Salì, Rabat Salì was a corsair town, it’s 2 Km from the capital Rabat, on the Atlantic, they are separated by a river: Bouregreg. Salì is known by the old town, traditional markets and pirates locals. Work : the volunteers will do two kind of work : 1) some works of maintaining in school+ drawing 2) the volunteers participate to animate with kids( sports….). Partner : the regional delegation of education- Municipality Accommodation : in the school. Number of Volunteers: 15 44. Morocco - CSM Morocco Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MA-CSM-11-39 Marakech/hawz Work: The project will be organized in collaboration with the local delegation of education, it will take place in a center for orphan children, and it consists on painting and cleaning the Classrooms and the surrounded area of the school and the orphanage. Study: ENVI/MANU Accommodation: The full accommodation will be in the local youth house. The food will be prepared by the volunteers’ themselves (2v or 3v per day). 148 Language: French / English Terminal/Region: Marrakech is a very beautiful town situated in the south region of Morocco, it is well known b its nice and animated place Jamaa Elfna Extra info: Participation fee is 50 Euros Number of Volunteers: 15 53. Morocco - ACJ Morocco Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MA-ACJ-11-4 Benslimane, Morocco IBenslimane, Morocco is 40 km from Rabat and 25 km from Casablanca WORK: Gardening+Painting the youth house Accomodation : in youth house. Recommendations to Volunteers: 1) Sleeping bag, working Clothes and every things whish could contribute to the good progress of the work-camps are required. 2) Meals will be prepared by volunteers. 3) The volunteer has to pay 40 Euros to ACJ as Fees participation on arrival in the work-camp. Number of Volunteers: 15 1. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:April 10, 2008, End: April 18, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-01 ISTANBUL A nation wide Youth Festival called “Gepgenç (Ever Young) Festival” was held last year for the first time and going to be held again this year. GENÇTUR is one of the organizing members. The first festival’s theme was “All Equal – All Different” and hosted 5000 young visitors. It was a 6 days ongoing festival and it consisted of 86 workshops on art, music, dance, human rights, peace, etc., 1 panel, a best practice conference based on youth work activities in Turkey, 3 theatre performance, 5 dance shows. 151 NGOs from all around Turkey participated in the festival. This year the festival is going to be an international one, with the participation of 150 NGOs from all over the world. The theme of this year’s festival is “Neighbourliness”. The festival program will consist of workshops, success stories of youth projects, concerts, games, forums, discussions and other activities. Gepgenç Festival will be held in the premises of private Istanbul Bilgi University located in Eyup “Golden Horn”, a historical and natural site in Istanbul. Work: Helping to the organization committee for realizing the festival i.e. to prepare the festival area, to set up stands in the fair area, general cleaning. In order to create an awareness about the pollution, a big “garbage man” statue will be created by the volunteers at the end of the festival by putting together the daily collected garbage. Accommodation: will be in a hostel, sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. The daily transfers between the hostel & the festival area will be arranged and covered by the festival committee. Food: Breakfasts will be served at the hostel, packed lunches and dinners at the university. Language: English Location: Istanbul AG Extra info: 18-30 Number of Volunteers: 15 3. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:May 24, 2008, End: June 7, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-02 CATALCA-ISTANBUL GEN-02 AZIZ NESIN FOUNDATION CATALCA 24.05 - 07.06 RENO – SOCI Well known Turkish humorist-author Aziz Nesin whose books have been translated into 32 languages has established a foundation (http://www.nesinvakfi.org) for taking care the children and supporting them from pre-school education until they graduate from university. Donations, copyrights and sale incomes of his books are the main sources of the foundation. Apart from supplying free of charge accommodation, food and education the foundation is also keen of the social development of the children. Thus many different social, artistic and cultural activities are organized for the children. There ‘s also a farm belonging to the foundation. Work: There are various tasks for the volunteers in this camp. They will be directed by the staff to work on different fields daily. First of all an old barn of the farm is going to be converted to an artist home containing an atelier, a living room and a bed room. Feeding animals, helping in the kitchen, serving meals, general cleaning duties, painting and white washing, simple repairing works, garden landscaping, organizing social activities for the children etc. might be the side works during the camp. Accommodation: In the dormitories of the foundation. 4-5 bedded rooms with common showers and toilets. Sleeping bags and mats are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied in the refectory. Language: English. Location: The foundation is in Catalca town, where is 1 hour from Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 12 2. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey 149 4. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:May 24, 2008, End: May 31, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-101 ART CAMP-1 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW101 FETHIYE 24.05 - 31.05 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling Extra fee for this 1 week camp is 160 Euro. Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities. Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch. Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served. Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Accommodation: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 160.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 5. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:May 31, 2008, End: June 14, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-102 ART CAMP-2 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW102 FETHIYE 31.05 - 14.06 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Rhythm Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities. Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch. Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served. Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Accommodation: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. WORKSHOPS FOR THIS TERM : Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling Number of Volunteers: 15 6. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:June 13, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GSM-11-07 Giresun Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Giresun University. For more information about university please visit: http://www.giresun.edu.tr/ Work: Giresun University, one of the brand new universities of Turkey, has been established in 2006. Beside the education, the senate of University aims to raise the development of the city Giresun as well as its surroundings. Therefore the University organizes many restoration and renovation activities in different villages of Giresun. During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in renovation of village clinic of Avluca. Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in guesthouse Location: The surrounding region has a rich agriculture, growing most of Turkey's hazelnuts as well as walnuts, cherries, leather and timber, and the port of Giresun has long handled these products. Like everywhere else on this Black Sea coast it rains in Giresun all the time and the surrounding countryside has rich green hillsides. As soon as you get beyond the city buildings you get into the hazelnut growing area and the high plateaus (yayla) further in the mountains are gorgeous. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport: Trabzon or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 7. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:June 14, 2008, End: June 28, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-103 150 ART CAMP-3 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW103 FETHIYE 14.06 - 28.06 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities. Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch. Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served. Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Accommodation: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 8. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:June 20, 2008, End: July 5, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TR-GEN-5-03 TEACH CAMP-1 CAN - CANAKKALE Can is a town with 30.000 inhabitants and famous for its ceramic factory. The English language teachers of the 2 different high schools are willing their pupils of 14-17 age group to practice English by close contacts with foreigners. GENCTUR is looking for at least 20 years old volunteers who have a good level of English to realize this aim. Work: Practising English with the teenagers. Accommodation: In the Teachers’ Guest House. In triple rooms with hot showers and toilets. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the venue, some dinners may be offered by the families of the students. Language: English. Special Requirement: Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must have a good level of English and keen on speaking and teaching. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form. Location: Can is in the northwest of Turkey & not very far from Troy. Nearest city is Canakkale. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. 9. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:June 20, 2008, End: July 5, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GSM-9-01 Finike/Antalya Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Finike Municipality. Work: Since 1998 Festival of Finike has been organized with the support of Finike Municipality in cooperation with schools and non governmental organizations. During the first years the Festival had the concept of a fair but later on with the participation of different institutions the concept changed and the Festival reahced its present concept which includes folk dance performances, photo exhibitions, concerts and cultural nights. The Festival lasts for 1 week and during the camp the volunteers will take part in the promotion of the Festival as well as the preparation of the Festival area and logistic support for festival such as decoration of stage and construction of the stands. Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in dormitory Location: Finike is a district on the Mediterranean coast of Antalya Province of Turkey, 90 minutes west of the city of Antalya. Finike is located in the south of the Teke Peninsula, and the coast here is a popular tourist destination. However, Finike is bestknown for its oranges, the symbol of the town. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Antalya or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 10. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:June 22, 2008, End: July 6, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GSM-9-02 Didim/Aydin Partner: We cooperated with Didim Municipality since 1998. In order to have more information please visit: www.didim-bld.gov.tr Work: Didim Municipality is one of the partners of the roving Festival named "Forum Meandros'08 Encounter of History and Art at the Delta of Civilizations". In order to have more information about the Festival please visit: http://www.forummeandros.org . During the camp the volunteers will take part in the promotion of the Festival as well as the preparation of the Festival area and logistic support for festival such as decoration of stage and construction of the stands. In addition, the volunteers will be responsible to assist the sculptors who will be participating in the 'Sculpture Symposium' under the frame of the Festival. Food and accommodation: in a restaurant / guest house Location: Didim (Didyma) was one of the luckiest settlements of antiquity since it sheltered one of the most sacred spots of those times, it is the Temple of Apollo, still standing in Didim with its impressive view, though it has been attacked and burned several times. This lovely Aegean village at the cost welcomes visitors with its history and beautiful beaches. Terminal/Region: the nearest international airport, Izmir or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 151 11. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:June 28, 2008, End: July 12, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-104 ART CAMP-4 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW104 FETHIYE 28.06 - 12.07 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities. Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch. Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served. Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Accommodation: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 12. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:June 30, 2008, End: July 11, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TR-GEN-5-04 AFACAN-1 YENI SAKRAN-IZMIR TR-GEN 5.04 AFACAN-1 YENI SAKRAN 30.06. – 11.07 SOCI / KIDS 5 VOLS GENCTUR is going to organize a summer camp for a group of kids between 10-14 years old whose families are financially supporting for this holiday in a youth centre by the seaside. If you like children, these camps are very good opportunity for you to spend your time at a very beautiful camp site, in order to offer the kids an active holiday by teaching them to use their own abilities while sharing your life experiences with them. Practising English will be part of your job as well. You will be assisting the camp leaders to take care a group of kids during the trips outside of the camp- site as well as all kinds of activities during the camp. We are looking for vols who are at least 20 years old with a good command of English and some abilities on one of the following fields: any sports (like basketball, volleyball, swimming, 13. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:June 30, 2008, End: July 11, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TR-GEN-5-05 KIDS CAMP (Aged 10-14) YENI SAKRAN IZMIR TR-GEN 5.05 KIDS CAMP YENI SAKRAN 30.06-11.07 KIDS 15 KIDS (Aged 10-14) GENCTUR opens the traditional & national kids camp to international kids of 10-14 age group. The main project of the camp is photography although the daily program of the camp consist of different activities like sport, handicrafts, creative drama, music, fine arts, etc. Some days are reserved for trekking and sight seeing tours. International volunteers will be leading or assisting the daily activities. The camp-site is a secure place and kids will not be allowed to leave the camp site by their own. All participants will be met at the airport on the day of arrival and taken to the airport for departure. Accommodation: In Afacan Youth Centre (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the campsite. Language: English. Location: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, 152 in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Extra Fee:...... Euro (To be announced later) Number of Volunteers: 15 14. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 3, 2008, End: June 21, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TR-GEN-5-07 TEACH CAMP-2 TATVAN TR-GEN 5.07 TEACH CAMP-2 TATVAN 03.0721.07 RENO 5 VOLS Tatvan is a lake side town by the biggest lake of Turkey. The municipality is keen of hosting international volunteers in order to broaden the minds of the local youth. The town hosted a work camp last year and want to host 2 more this year. Work: The project of the first camp of this year is practicing English with the local youth. The volunteers will use English as a tool to encourage the local youngsters to learn foreign languages. Apart from the scheduled daily practices, volunteers must be ready to spent some of their free time with the locals as well. This camp offers intensively close contact with the local young population. Qualifications: Volunteers should have a good level of English and be keen of teaching. Accommodation:In a dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Volunteers will prepare the breakfast by the given food. Lunch & dinners will be supplied by the municipality. Language: English. Location: Tatvan is in the east of Turkey, by Van Lake. The nearest cities are Bitlis & Van. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Volunteers will travel all over Turkey from west to the east by coach (22 hours) on the second day of their arrival. Thus 1 overnight in Istanbul is compulsory with an extra cost of 10 Euro. The meals on the way is volunteers responsibility until the group reaches to the camp site. Number of Volunteers: 5 15. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 3, 2008, End: July 21, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GEN-6-06 BIKES ON THE ROAD - VAN TR-GEN 6.06 BIKES ON THE ROAD VAN 03.07-21.07 ENVI/SPORT 10 VOLS This camp aims to draw attention to the pollution in and around the Van Lake which is the biggest lake of Turkey by the Iranian border. The volunteers have to be fit to ride a bike, around 15 km.s daily (of course with breaks). The bicycles will be provided thus there is no need to carry a bike with. The group will tour around Van Lake, overnight in different locations on the way, join in environmental cleaning activities, distribute brochures and draw attention of the locals. There will be local environmentalists as well in the group. Work: Pedalling around Lake Van and collecting garbage, distributing brochures. Food: Will be served by the municipalities on the way. Lunch boxes will be provided. Accommodation: In dormitories. Accommodation: English. Location: The project will start in Istanbul with an orientation meeting. Volunteers will travel all over Turkey from west to the east by coach (22 hours) on the second day of the camp. Thus 1 overnight in Istanbul is compulsory with an extra cost of 10 Euro on bed & breakfast basis. The meals on the way is volunteers 16. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 20, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-03 CBU/Manisa Partner: Our partner is CBU-Celal Bayar University. We have been organizing workcamps with CBU since 1999. For more information about the university please visit: www.bayar.edu.tr Work: CBU-Celal Bayar University has its new campus area, situated outskirt of the city Manisa. The University starts its summer holiday in June till September and it is needed to take care of the beautiful green areas in the campus area as well as to do some practical renovation work during summer. Therefore during the camp, the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental and renovation work in the campus area. Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in a guest house Location: Manisa, situated in the Aegean Region, is an attractive, modern city with a farreaching past. Since the great Ottoman Sultans chose Manisa as the training ground for crown princes, there are many examples of Ottoman architecture, as well as Seljuk. Celal Bayar University Campus is located very close to the city center with its good campus facilities. It takes only 15 minutes on foot to the center from the campus also there are buses every 10 minutes to/from the city center. Terminal/Region: Nearest international airport; Izmir or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 17. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 20, 2008 Topic: Campcode:TR-GSM-0-04 Alasehir/Manisa Partner: This is the first time that we organize international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Alasehir Commodity Exchange Foundation Work: Alasehir Commodity Exchange Foundation established to increase the capacity of small and medium size enterprises as well as to support the vocational training. In addition to their aim, they also donate to primary schools in Alasehir in order to support their education systems. During the workcamp, the volunteers will take part in the renovation of one of the primary schools which has been supported by the Foundation and do some practical environmental work in Alasehir. Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in dormitory Location: Alasehir is a town and a district of Manisa Province in the Aegean region of Turkey. It is situated in the valley of the Kuzucay (Cogamus in antiquity), at the foot of the Bozdag (Mount Tmolus in antiquity). The city is connected to Izmir by a 105km railway. Alasehir began as perhaps one of the first ancient cities with the name Philadelphia. It has several mosques and Christian churches. From one of the mineral springs comes heavily charged water popular around Turkey. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Izmir or Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 18 153 18. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 20, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-05 SDU/Isparta Partner: Since 2002 we have been organizing international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with SDU-Suleyman Demirel University. For more information about the university please visit: www.sdu.edu.tr Work: SDU-Suleyman Demirel University would like to enable its students to participate in an international atmosphere as well as to learn voluntarism by experiencing. Therefore they would like to organize international voluntary workcamp in order to realize their aims. During this camp, the international volunteers together with Turkish volunteers will take part in environmental work in the campus area such as planting trees, flowering, gardening, painting, etc and in addition they will be involving in painting and some practical renovation work. Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in a guest house Location: Isparta is one of the prettiest cities in the Mediterranean region, full of fragrant roses and beautiful lakes of peaceful waters. It is surrounded by impressive caves. Isparta leaves a big impression on the visitors with its Selcuk fortress, its Byzantine churches, its ancient city of Antiocheis and Egirdir Lake, which is one of the most famous lakes for its various kinds of butterflies. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Antalya, Ankara and Istanbul. 18 Vols (+10 Turkish Vols) Number of Volunteers: 28 19. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 7, 2008, End: July 21, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-08 PAVING ROADS - SARKOY TR-GEN 11.08 PAVING ROADS SARKOY 07.07-21.07 RENO 15 VOLS Sarkoy is a seaside town where the population triples in the summer season. The asphalt material that covers the roads in the town is planned to be replaced by paving stones. This is a repeating project. Last 3 years’ camps were successful and the municipality decided to host another international group of volunteers. The volunteers will help the municipal staff for paving the roads by the stones. Work: Paving the roads. Accommodation: In a dormitory with shared bathrooms and showers. Food: Will be supplied in the dormitory. Language: English. Location: Sarkoy is in the northwest of Turkey. The next city is Tekirdag. Terminal/Region: Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 15 20. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-09 MARKET STR. GOMURGEN TR-GEN 11.09 MARKET STR. GOMURGEN 10.07-25.07 RENO 15 VOLS Gomurgen is a small town in central Anatolia that hosted a GENCTUR camp already in 2007. Based on the success of this work camp, the mayor invited 2 21. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 11, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TR-GEN-5-11 SUPPORT TEENS YENI SAKRAN - IZMIR TR-GEN 5.11 SUPPORT TEENS YENI SAKRAN 11.07 – 19.07 SOCI / ART 3 VOLS This is a challenging camp, which needs patient volunteers who are keen or interested in working with teenagers. Volunteers will be working alongside the camp leaders of GENCTUR’s international teenage camp where the teenage participants create a film in groups. You are expected to assist and support program as well as be friends with teenagers. Previous experience will be preferred and a motivation letter with a pass size photo should complete your application form. Please note that you will be dealing with the teens through the given & intensive program all day long. You will spend most of your time with the teens in the camp area with limited private life. Thus contact with the local people will not be possible; however you will have contact with the other groups and the working people in the camp-site. Volunteers may have fun together only after the kids go to the bed and the team cover the daily staff meeting in the camp-site. Leaving the camp area is not allowed due to unexpected emergency cases. There is also a possibility to combine this camp with the previous (GEN-04) or following camp (GEN-15) at the same site. Work: Assisting the camp leaders in a teenage camp. Accommodation:At Afacan Youth Center (www.afacan.info ) , in 3-4 bedded rooms with showers & toilets. Food: Will be served in the center. Language: English. R: Volunteers should be at least 25 years old. Smoking & alcohol is not permitted at the camp in front of the kids. Participants will spend 1 night in a hostel which costs 10 Euro bed+breakfast basis in Istanbul as the group will depart to the camp-site on 12.07 in the morning. Return from the camp-site is on 19.07 in the morning. The journey to Istanbul from the camp-site takes about 10 hours. Location: Yenisakran is in the west of Turkey. The nearest city is Izmir. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. IMPORTAN 154 Terminal/Region: All applications for this camps will be evaluated together on 10th of May. Volunteers should not expect an earlier answer. Number of Volunteers: 3 22. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 11, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-10 LET’S MAKE OUR FILM YENI SAKRAN IZMIR TR-GEN 9.10 LET’S MAKE OUR FILM YENI SAKRAN 11.07 – 19.07 TEEN/ART 15 VOLS Teenagers from different countries are invited to create a “group film” in a youth center. Afacan youth Center is a place where GENCTUR hosts various voluntary and youth camps. www.afacan.info . 15-17 age group participants will use their creativity & express their ideas to write their scenario, act, shoot and direct their films in this camp and the winners will be awarded with a “Y-Oscar” (Young Oscar) Prize. Work: Making a short documentary film about the camp life by using hand cameras and computers. Accommodation: At Afacan Youth Center, in 3-4 bedded rooms with showers & toilets. Food: Will be served in the center. Language: English. R: Participants will spend 1 night in a hostel which costs 10 Euro bed+breakfast basis in Istanbul as the group will depart to the camp-site on 12.07 in the morning. Departure to Istanbul from the campsite is on 19.07 in the morning. The journey to Istanbul from the camp-site takes about 10 hours. Smoking & alcohol is not permitted at the camp. Location: Yenisakran is in the west of Turkey. The center is by the sea-side. The nearest city is Izmir. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Extra Fee: 160 Euro, including 1 night hostel accommodation with breakfast on the day of arrival. Number of Volunteers: 15 23. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 12, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-105 ART CAMP-5 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW105 FETHIYE 12.07 - 26.07 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Painting +Yoga Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from 24. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 24, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GEN-6-12 FAMILY CAMP - ZEYTINLI TR-GEN 6.12 FAMILY CAMP ZEYTINLI 13.07 24.07 ENVI 15 VOLS This camp is a call for the families or single parents who would like to participate in a work camp with their children. Accommodation will be more comfortable comparing the other work camps and special activities will be arranged for the kids. Work: Cleaning the beach to create a public awareness about the pollution. Accommodation: In the guest house of the municipality. There will be big rooms reserved for the kids, mothers and fathers separately. Food: Will be supplied by the municipality. Language: English. Location: Zeytinli is a seaside town by the Aegean coast. It is in the north west of Turkey. The nearest city is Balikesir. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Extra Fee: 50 € per person. Number of Volunteers: 15 25. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 13, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-06 Alanya-1/Antalya Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Alanya Agriculture Association. For more information about association please visit: www.tarim-egitim.org Work: Alanya Agriculture Association has been organizing national youth camps for many years. Their aim is to raise awareness among young people about farming, to keep the young people closer to nature as well as to protect agricultural areas. In order to realize this aim they organize workshops during summer and farming together with the participants. This year they would like to host an international group within their activity. During the camp the volunteers will take part in going on agricultural workshops and farming in the field. Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / under tents Location: Alanya is a seaside resort and district of Antalya on the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The relatively moderate Mediterranean climate, natural attractions, and 155 historic heritage make Alanya a popular destination for tourists. There are innumerable caves and beaches. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Antalya or Istanbul Request: Please do not forget to bring mattress Number of Volunteers: 18 26. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 29, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-13 WORK & TEACH - YALVAC TR-GEN 11.13 WORK & TEACH YALVAC 14.07-29.07 RENO-TEACH 15 VOLS The Regional Boarding Primary School (YIBO) of Yalvac town hosted a group of international volunteers last year and it was a success. Thus the school director would like to host another group this year for a dual project. The volunteers will be requested partly to practice English with the pupils of the secondary school (12-15 years old) and to landscape the garden of the school for the other half of the day. The school has got dormitories, hot showers (like Turkish bath) and sport fields. Work: Practising English with pupils and manual work at the garden. R: Volunteers should speak at least medium level English for this camp. Accommodation: In the dormitory of the school with common toilets and showers. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied in the cafeteria of the dormitory and will be prepared by a cook. Language: English. Location: Yalvac is in the southwest of Turkey. Nearest city is Isparta. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 27. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 18, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-14 MATH VILLAGE - SIRINCE / IZMIR TR-GEN 11.14 MATH VILLAGE SIRINCE 18.07-01.08 RENO-CONS 10 VOLS Have you ever heard of Mathematic Village? Probably not, because it is unique in the world. If you like nature and mathematic this is a tailor made project for you. If you hate mathematic you can still join in this camp as the project is not related with math but helping to build a non formal education center in the nature. Mathematic village is an idea of a university professor aiming to endear math to young people. Around 20 math lovers gather in this center in each 2-3 weeks terms, to learn, exercise and study math. International professors are voluntarily sharing their knowledge with young students. The center is still under construction and international volunteers will help to complete the construction and the landscaping. You can also follow the math courses in your free times. This camp will also give a chance to you to meet & have very close contact with Turkish young people. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco are available at the center. But the next village Sirince, where is only 15 minutes on foot is a very attractive one and famous for home made wines and traditional architecture of its houses. The nearest town Selcuk is the town of world famous Ephessus open air museum. Work: The center is still under construction and international volunteers will help to complete 28. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 19, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TR-GEN-5-15 AFACAN-2 YENI SAKRAN-IZMIR TR-GEN 5.15 AFACAN-2 YENI SAKRAN 19.07. – 30.07 SOCI/KIDS 5 VOLS GENCTUR is going to organize a summer camp for a group of kids between 10-14 years old whose families are financially supporting for this holiday in a youth centre by the seaside. If you like children, this camp is a very good opportunity for you to spend your time at a very beautiful camp site, in order to offer the kids an active holiday by teaching them to use their own abilities while sharing your life experiences with them. Practising English will be part of your job as well. You will be assisting the camp leaders to take care a group of kids during the trips outside of the camp- site as well as all kinds of activities during the camp. We are looking for vols who are at least 20 years old with a good command of English and some abilities on one of the following fields: any sports (like basketball, volleyball, swimming, football, table tennis, etc.) fine arts, handicrafts, music, dance, drama, photography and group games. Volunteers must be able to lead at least 2 workshops or sport activities. Previous experience will be preferred and a motivation letter with a pass size photo should complete your application form. Please note that you will be dealing with the kids through the given & intensive program all day long. You will spend most of your time with the kids in the camp area with limited private life. Thus contact with the local people out of the camp site will not be possible however you will have contact with the other groups and the working people in the camp site. Volunteers may have fun together only after the kids go to the bed and the team cover the daily staff meeting in the camp site. Leaving the camp area is not allowed due to unexpected emergency cases. There is also a possibility to combine this camp with the Teenage Camp (GEN-11) Work: Counselling a group of children between 10 - 14 years of age and leading several activities for the children. R: Participants will spend 1 night in a hostel in Istanbul on arrival as the group will depart to the camp site on 20.07 in the morning. This will cost 10 Euro on bed+breakfast basis. Departure to Istanbul from the camp site is on 30.07 in the morning. The journey to Istanbul from the camp site takes about 10 hours. Accommodation: In Afacan Youth Centre (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. 156 Food: Will be supplied at the campsite. The counsellors will eat together with the group of children whom they are responsible for. Language: English. Location: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Extra info: Smoking & drinking is not allowed during the camp at the campsite in front of the kids. IMPORTAN Terminal/Region: All applications for both camps will be evaluated together on 10th of May. Volunteers should not expect an earlier answer. Number of Volunteers: 5 29. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 19, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TR-GEN-5-16 KIDS CAMP-2 (Aged 10-14) YENI SAKRAN IZMIR TR-GEN 5.16 KIDS CAMP-2 YENI SAKRAN 19.07–30.07 KIDS 15 KIDS (Aged 10-14) GENCTUR opens the traditional & national kids camp to international kids of 10-14 age group. The main project of the camp is photography although the daily program of the camp consist of different activities like sport, handicrafts, creative drama, music, fine arts, etc. Some days are reserved for trekking and sight seeing tours. International volunteers will be leading or assisting the daily activities. The camp-site is a secure place and kids will not be allowed to leave the camp site by their own. All participants will be met at the airport on the day of arrival and taken to the airport for departure. Accommodation: In Afacan Youth Centre (www.afacan.info ) in 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the campsite. Language: English. Location: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Extra Fee:...... Euro Number of Volunteers: 15 31. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-09 Kazanli-1/Mersin Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with EKAD-Ecological Research Association. Work: EKAD-Ecological Research Association has been organizing research activities on caretta caretta turtle in Kazanli beach where the turtle have chosen the beach for spawning. EKAD runs these researches with the support of companies based in Kazanli and they organize national voluntary camps during summer for their field work. This year they would like to host an international group for the first time and during the camp the volunteers will take part in the field work such as hachuring the beach in small groups early in the morning, doing some scientific measurements and marking of the turtle slots as well as cleaning the beaches. Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / in a house Location: Kazanli is a coast-town famous with water turtles and lovely beach and it is 15 km far away from Mersin. Mersin is one of the most provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good bas efor visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of Turkish Mediterannean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteistics of a Mediterannean city. Although Mersin dates from 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient cities. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Adana or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 30. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Campcode:TR-GSM-0-08 Afyonkarahisar Partner: We have been organizing international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Afyonkarahisar Municipality since 2004. In order to have more information please visit: www.afyon-bld.gov.tr Work: Afyonkarahisar Municipality has been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with us in order to raise awareness among the local population about the voluntary work as well as the intercultural dialogue. This year, the Municipality will ask the volunteers to be involved in the renovation of public parks and do some practical environmental work in Afyonkarahisar. Food & Accommodation: In a cafeteria / in a student dormitory Location: The city of Afyonkarahisar is located as a gateway between the sea and the inner regions of Anatolia. The history of the city goes back to 4000BC. The top of the rock in Afyon has been fortified for a long, long time. It was known to the Hittites as Hapanuwa, and was later occupied by Phrygians, Lydian and Persians until it was conquered by Alexander 32. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-10 Alacati/Izmir Partner: We have been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with Alacati Municipality since 2001. In order to have more information about the municipality please visit: www.alacati.com Work: Alacati Municipality has been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with us in order to strength the cultural dialogue between the countries. During the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of the public parks for the children of the village. Food & Accomodation: in a cafeteria / in a building Location: Alacati is situated on Cesme Peninsula, which forms the Gulf of Izmir. Alacati (Alacati, Agrilya), a Mediterranean town on the Western coast of Turkey, which has been famous for its architecture, vineyards and windmills for over 150 years, has now made its name in the world of windsurfing. It is known as the Turkish Riviera, with crystal clear water, consistent and steady wind (for an average of 300 days a year). It is about 70kms to Izmir. Terminal/Region: the nearest international 157 airport; Izmir or Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 18 33. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 6, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-17 BY THE LAKE - TATVAN TR-GEN 11.17 BY THE LAKE TATVAN 21.0706.08 ENVI-RENO 15 VOLS Tatvan is a lake side town by the biggest lake of Turkey. The municipality is keen of hosting international volunteers in order to broaden the minds of the local youth. The town hosted a work camp last year and want to host 2 more this year. Work: The project of the second camp of this year is landscaping by the lake, like last year. Accommodation: In a dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Volunteers will prepare the breakfast by the given food. Lunch & dinners will be supplied by the municipality. Language: English. Location: Tatvan is in the east of Turkey, by Van Lake. The nearest cities are Bitlis & Van. Volunteers will travel all over Turkey from west to the east by coach (22 hours) on the second day of the camp. Thus 1 overnight in Istanbul is compulsory with an extra cost of 10 Euro. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 34. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 25, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-18 MURAL CAMP - TAªUCU TR-GEN 9.18 MURAL CAMP TAªUCU 25.0710.08 ART 15 VOLS Tasucu is a sea-side town in the south of Turkey, with its 10.500 inhabitants. The caves called Heaven and Hell are very famous. Tasucu have got rich nature, clear sea and pretty people. http://tasucubld.gov.tr/bld/default_en.asp The municipality is willing to add some men made beauties to the natural ones and will host the international volunteers for introducing this lovely town to foreign youth. Talented volunteers on drawing and painting are invited to join in this camp. Work: Drawing pictures on the 4 electricity transformer’s walls. Accommodation: In the hotel owned by municipality in triple rooms. Hot showers and WC are available in the room. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be will prepared by volunteers. Language: English Location: Tasucu is a town in the south of Turkey. The nearest city is Mersin Terminal/Region: Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 15 35. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-106 ART CAMP-6 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW106 FETHIYE 26.07 - 09.08 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Painting + Yoga + Short movie Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. 36. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-11 ODTU/Ankara Partner: We have been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with ODTU-Middle East Technical University since 1996. For more information about university please visit: www.metu.edu.tr Work: ODTU-Middle East Technical University has a big forest which is one of the most important green areas of the city of Ankara. The University organizes international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with us in order to raise awareness among young people on voluntarism as well as the environmental protection. During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental work in the forest of ODTU. Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in university dormitory Location: Ankara, the capital city is the living witness of the establishment of the Turkish Republic. Today's modern city, situated at the core of Anatolia, hides an ancient site behind, dating back even to prehistorically times. METU, one of the biggest universities of Turkey, has been recognized as the most competitive and outstanding university in Turkey with 20.000 students. With its town like campus, it is located 15 minutes far away from the city center. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Ankara or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 10 158 Turkey. The nearest city is Kayseri. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 37. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-12 Amasya Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Amasya Municipality. For more information about town please visit: www.amasya.gov.tr Work: Amasya Municipality has been organizing international voluntary workcamps in cooperation with us in order to strength the cultural dialogue. During this camp the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental works such as planting in addition in the renovation of public parks. Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in dormitory Location: Amasya stands in the mountains above the Black Sea coast, the city was built in a narrow valley along the banks of the Yesilirmak River. Although near the Black Sea this area is very high above the coast and has an inland climate, well-suited to growing apples, for which the province of Amasya is famed. In antiquity it was a fortified city high on the cliffs above the river. This area has a long history as provincial capital, a wealthy city producing kings and princes, artists, scientists, poets and thinkers, from the kings of Pontus, through Strabo the geographer, to many generations of the Ottoman imperial dynasty. With its Ottoman period wooden houses and the tombs of the Pontus kings carved into the cliffs overhead Amasya is still attractive to visitors. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 38. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:July 30, 2008, End: August 14, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-19 BUILD A PARK - GOMURGEN TR-GEN 11.19 BUILD A PARK GOMURGEN 30.07-14.08 CONS/RENO 15 VOLS Gomurgen is a small town in central Anatolia that hosted a GENCTUR camp already in 2007. Based on the success of this work camp, the mayor invited 2 groups in 2008. The first work camp will be the follow up of last year’s project : Paving the roads at the open air market place (GEN-09). At the second work camp volunteers will help to build a green area in the village. Both projects are manual and demanding. Volunteers will have a chance to experience the local hospitality. The specialty of this town is its nomadic life. There are 30.000 sheep in the town and in the summer people who live in Gomurgen go to the mountains to graze their sheep. In free days volunteers may visit the nomadic people on the mountains and can participate in the activities like shearing or milking the sheep. Work: Creating a park. Accommodation: In a guesthouse with shared bathrooms and showers, in rooms of 6 people. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Food: Breakfasts & dinners will be prepared by the volunteers by given food, lunches will supplied by the municipality. Some dinners may be supplied by local people. Language: English. Location: Gomurgen is located in the middle of 39. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-13 Alanya-2/Antalya Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Alanya Agriculture Association. For more information about association please visit: www.tarim-egitim.org Work: Alanya Agriculture Association has been organizing national youth camps for many years. Their aim is to raise awareness among young people about farming, to keep the young people closer to nature as well as to protect agricultural areas. In order to realize this aim they organize workshops during summer and farming together with the participants. This year they would like to host an international group within their activity. During the camp the volunteers will take part in going on agricultural workshops and farming in the field. Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / under tents Location: Alanya is a seaside resort and district of Antalya on the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The relatively moderate Mediterranean climate, natural attractions, and historic heritage make Alanya a popular destination for tourists. There are innumerable caves and beaches. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Antalya or Istanbul Request: Please do not forget to bring mattress Number of Volunteers: 18 40. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TR-GSM-5-14 Ibradi/Antalya Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Ibradi District Work: Each year, Ibradi District organizes summer activities for the children of the district in order to provide educational and cultural activities for children. This year, the District would like to host an international group in order to increase the cultural dialogue. Therefore, during the camp the volunteers will take part in summer activities such as intercultural learning, songs and Basic English language classes. All these will be done through games. Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / in dormitory Location: Located 3 hours far from Antalya centrum, Ibradi is a high plain in the Taurus Mountains. The mountains are covered with forests of juniper, cedar and pine, watered by mountain streams that eventually form the Manavgat River. This area was once part of the antique kingdom of Pisidia, near the river Melas. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Antalya or Istanbul Extra info: The motivation letter, which shows the similar past experiences. Number of Volunteers: 18 41. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:August 8, 2008, End: August 24, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-20 159 SCHOOL GARDEN - YENI SAKRAN / IZMIR TR-GEN 11.20 SCHOOL GARDEN YENI SAKRAN 08.08 – 24.08 RENO 15 VOLS Yeni Sakran is a lovely, small sea-side town by the Aegean coast. GENCTUR volunteers planted trees in this town during the National Day celebrations in 2007. This action inspired the mayor to host an international volunteer group for a longer period. So this is your camp now. Work: Landscaping and arranging the garden of the newly built high school. Accommodation: In a building close to the working site. Volunteers will sleep on the floor. Sleeping bag and mattress are necessary. Language: English. Location: Yeni Sakran is in the west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. Terminal/Region: Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 15 42. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:August 9, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-107 ART CAMP-7 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW107 FETHIYE 09.08 - 23.08 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga + Short movie + Modern dance Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities. Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch. Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served. Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Accommodation: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 43. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:August 9, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Others 44. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:August 10, 2008, End: August 24, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-15 Kazanli-2/Mersin Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with EKAD-Ecological Research Association. Work: EKAD-Ecological Research Association has been organizing research activities on caretta caretta turtle in Kazanli beach where the turtle have chosen the beach for spawning. EKAD runs these researches with the support of companies based in Kazanli and they organize national voluntary camps during summer for their field work. This year they would like to host an international group for the first time and during the camp the volunteers will take part in the field work such as hachuring the beach in small groups early in the morning, doing some scientific measurements and marking of the turtle slots as well as cleaning the beaches. Food & Accomodation: in cafeteria / in a house Location: Kazanli is a coast-town famous with water turtles and lovely beach and it is 15 km far away from Mersin. Mersin is one of the most provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good bas efor visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of Turkish Mediterannean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteistics of a Mediterannean city. Although Mersin dates from 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient cities. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Adana or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 45. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:August 14, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GEN-6-21 BEACH & WATERFALL - AKCAKOCA TR-GEN 6.21 BEACH & WATERFALL AKCAKOCA 14.08-28.08 ENVI 15 VOLS Akcakoca is a lovely sea-side town by the Black Sea coast. Volunteers are invited to clean the beach and also to help for landscaping works 160 around the waterfall by working in shifts. Work: Beach cleaning and landscaping. Accommodation: In a student dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be served in the dormitory. Language: English Location: Akcakoca is in the northwest of Turkey. The nearest city is Duzce. Terminal/Region: Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 15 46. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:August 17, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GSM-11-16 Mut/Mersin Partner: We have been organizing work camps with the Mut Municipality since 2000. The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international event in their small town. Work: In the previous experiences in cooperation with Mut Municipality international group of volunteers have taken part in the restoration of a building which became a cultural center now. This year during the camp the volunteers will take part in the environmental cleaning around this building as well as do some practical renovation in Mut Castle. Food & Accommodation: in a cafeteria / in a pension Location: Located 165km far away from Mersin, one of the biggest cities and an important port of Turkey. Mut is a village surrounded by mountains and high plateaus. The region hosts Turcoman, still living with their old traditions in the high plateaus. This Mediterranean village will welcome the volunteers by very interesting customs of Turcoman, wedding ceremonies, natural beauties and historical sites Terminal/Region: The nearest International airport; Ankara or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 47. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:August 18, 2008, End: September 1, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-22 MINI ZOO - EGIRDIR TR-GEN 11.22 MINI ZOO EGIRDIR 18.0801.09 ENVI – RENO 15 VOLS Egirdir is a lovely lake-side town. GENCTUR is cooperating with the municipality for many years and the mayor is very keen on hosting international volunteers in the town for different projects. This year volunteers will work at the mini zoo of the town where mainly domestic animals are protected and exhibited. Work: Developing the psychical conditions of the zoo, environmental arrangement, landscaping. Accommodation: In a guesthouse. Hot showers are available. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be served in a restaurant. Language: English. Location: Egirdir is a lovely lakeside town in the west of Turkey. The nearest city is Isparta. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 48. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:August 23, 2008, End: September 6, 2008 49. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:August 31, 2008, End: September 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-17 Karaburun/Izmir Partner: This is the first time that we organize workcamp in cooperation with Karaburun Municipality. In order to have more information please visit: www.karaburun-bld.gov.tr Work: Karaburun has wonderful beaches which are under protection of the Municipality. During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in the cleaning of the beach and some environmental works close to the beach. Food and accommodation: cafeteria / under tents Location: The Karaburun Peninsula lies in West-Anatolia, on the Turkish Aegean Coast and 45 minutes to Izmir. The Karaburun Peninsula has most probably already been inhabited since prehistory. But the most important traces of settlements date from the classical period. The villagers of the Karaburun Peninsula stay attached to their old traditions and habits, of which hospitality and openheartedness are the most typical qualities. Terminal/Region: the nearest airport is; Izmir 161 or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 50. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:September 6, 2008, End: September 20, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-109 ART CAMP-9 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW109 FETHIYE 06.09 - 20.09 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities. Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch. Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served. Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Accommodation: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 51. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:September 7, 2008, End: September 21, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TR-GSM-6-18 Yenisehir/Mersin Partner: We have been organizing international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with Yenisehir Municipality since 2003. Work: Yenisehir Municipality is very experienced in international youth exchanges and voluntary workcamps. This year, during the camp, the volunteers will take part in the planting trees, flowering and gardening in one of the public parks of the suburb. Food and accommodation: in a cafeteria / in a guest house Location: Mersin is one of the most modern provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good base for visiting the nearby historical sites and 52. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:September 7, 2008, End: September 21, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GSM-11-19 Mersin/Mersin Partner: We have been organizing work camps in cooperation with Mersin Metropolitan Municipality since 2001. For more information about this municipality please visit: www.mersin-bld.gov.tr Work: This year during the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of public parks and in addition in some practical environmental works such as planting, grassing etc. Food and accomodation: in a restaurant / in a guest house Location: Mersin is one of the most provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good bas efor visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of Turkish Mediterannean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteistics of a Mediterannean city. Although Mersin dates from 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient cities. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Adana, Ankara or Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 18 53. Turkey - GSM Turkey Begin:September 7, 2008, End: September 21, 2008 Topic: Campcode:TR-GSM-0-20 KATU/Trabzon Partner: This is the first time that we are organizing an international voluntary workcamp in cooperation with KATU-Karedeniz Technical Universitiy. For more information about university please visit: http://www.ktu.edu.tr Work: In order to support the cultural dialogue and voluntary work among the young people the University has a great enthusiasm to host an international volunteers in their campus areas. During the camp the volunteers will take part in some practical renovation works in campus area. Food and Accommodation: in cafeteria / in dormitory Location: Trabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey. Trabzon is famous throughout Turkey for its anchovies, which are the main meal in many restaurants in the city. Major exports from Trabzon are hazelnuts and tea. Because of the presence of Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon hosts students from all over Turkey, especially the East and the Black Sea region, as well as students from Central Asian states. Terminal/Region: The nearest international airport; Trabzon or Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 18 162 Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 54. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:September 18, 2008, End: October 3, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-23 APPLE PICKING - EGIRDIR TR-GEN 11.23 APPLE PICKING EGIRDIR 18.09 - 03.10 AGRI 15 VOLS The municipality of Egirdir town has got an orchard where they grow local sweet apples. The sale of apples brings extra income to the town budget. Egirdir is used to host international volunteers for many years and all volunteers enjoy being there. Work: The work of the volunteers will be picking & packing apples and loading them into the trucks. Accommodation: In a guesthouse. Hot showers are available. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be served in a restaurant. Language: English. Location: Egirdir is a lovely lakeside town in the west of Turkey. The nearest city is Isparta. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 55. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:September 20, 2008, End: October 4, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-110 ART CAMP-10 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW110 FETHIYE 20.09 - 04.10 ARTS 15 Photography + Kilim Weaving + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Rhythm + Pottery + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities. Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch. Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served. Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Accommodation: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. 56. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:September 21, 2008, End: September 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-24 LEADER TRAINING - YENISAKRAN / IZMIR TR-GEN 11.24 LEADER TRAINING YENISAKRAN 21.09-28.09 TRAIN 15 VOLS This camp is planned for the volunteers who have already been in a work camp either for the first time or many times in their life but never as a leader. First time or active volunteers who are interested in leading work camps in the following years will be trained here about intercultural exchanges, group leading, finances, problems etc. The enthusiasm they have gain in the work camps will be transferred to a real experience through discussions, games, and visits, experimental and practical working methods. This camp will also suit to the people who are training their own group leaders in their organisations. A motivation letter should be supplied together with the application form. A certificate will be given to the participants at the end of the work camp. Extra fee: 150 Euro, covers full board accommodation, training & materials. Work: No practical work. Training will be given through games and study cases. Accommodation: In 2-3 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the campsite. Accommodation: English. Location: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. Terminal/Region: Istanbul Number of Volunteers: 15 57. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:November 1, 2008, End: November 16, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TR-GEN-11-25 OLIVE & OIL - FETHIYE / MUGLA TR-GEN 11.25 OLIVE & OIL FETHIYE 01.1116.11 AGRI-ECO 10 VOLS Yakabag House is an organic farm that produces its own olive, olive oil, wine, vegetables, oranges, jams, pickles etc. using traditional methods. The farm accommodates guests who experience the Mediterranean Turkish lifestyle during their stay. There is an ongoing leather workshop, a swimming pool, table tennis as well as a dance, yoga space for guests in the garden. Ceramic, waterpaint or other visual art teachers prepare workshops during the year. The farm has an olive grove that produces an average of 4 tons of olives, a vineyard, a vegetable garden and an orange garden. Some of Yakabag products are sold at the town market on Fridays. The participants will also have the chance to sell olives in the bazaar that will give them an insider view of Turkish villagers. Work: Clearing the weed under the olive trees to prepare the grove for picking. Picking olives. Grooming olive trees. Disposing the cut branches. Preparing compost. Using the olive mill and press to produce olive oil. Waste management. Accommodation: Dormitory style accommodation in the attic or on the terrace, under the stars. For this option, sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. One other option is 163 to stay in the olive grove with your own tent and sleeping bag. Food: Three meals are served. Breakfast and dinner in the house and lunch in the grove. Language: English Location: Fethiye is in the southwest of Turkey. Age: 20-30 Terminal/Region: Istanbul Extra fee: 30 Euro. Number of Volunteers: 10 58. Turkey - GENCTUR Turkey Begin:December 21, 2008, End: January 3, 2009 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TR-GEN-9-111 ART CAMP-11 FETHIYE TR-GEN 9.AW111 FETHIYE 21.12 - 03.01 ARTS 15 Photography + Traditional Ottoman Waterpainting called Ebru + Leather Mask Making + Wood carving + Metal Enameling + Yoga Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants. Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €. These camps are suitable for creative people both amateur or skilled artists who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods. People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities. Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch. Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served. Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Accommodation: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. Terminal/Region: Istanbul. Number of Volunteers: 15 164 AMÈRICA LLATINA 1. Bolivia - ILP Bolivia Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BO-ILP-6-1 Eco-centro El Poncho. Marquina, Quillacollo, Bolivia Work:Construcción de corrales ecológicos: L@s voluntari@s podrán participar de la construcción parcial de una casita pequeña, dejando algo muy concreto a su paso. Arreglo de camino son como 250 -300 m lineales de un camino de 4-5 m de ancho. Fabricación de letreros con mensajes ecológicos y de educación ambiental para sensibilizar a la población local sobre su comportamiento (basura, mantenimiento camino). Cuidar, regar y mantener los arbolitos que ya se han plantado durante esta estación de lluvias. Vamos a terminar de construir un baño ecológico solar. Study:Permacultura, energias alternativas, bioconstrucción. Accommodation: En las cabañas naturales bipersonales (2 personas) del mismo Ecocentro, donde se dispone de colchones. La comida es ovolacteo-vegetariana y será servida para el grupo. Los baños son naturales y al aire libre. Language: español e inglés Terminal/Region:El Ecocentro El Poncho y la Ecoaldea Qilla Tunari estan situados en Marquina, Quillacollo a unos 20 Km de Cochabamba, Bolivia. Extra info:Cuota: 280 dólares por todo el campo, incluye alojamiento, manutención y guía de trabajo. Tiempo Libre e Integración con la población local de Marquina: Actividad con los niños/as en la escuela de Marquina donde hay unos 330 alumnos, relación con los trabajadores del eco-centro, visita a un huerto permacultural, paseo a las aguas termales de Liriuni. Fines de semana libres en los que se sugerirán actividades para los voluntarios. El ILP, Instituto Latinoamericano de Permacultura es una organización no gubernamental sin fines de lucro. La estructura de trabajo de la organización, está centrada en 4 pilares principales, divididos en 4 pisos ecológicos y 4 anillos que definen el radio de acción de nuestro trabajo; 1)En el ecocentro "El Poncho" probamos y utilizamos tecnologia alternativa apropiada buscamos las mejores soluciones y alternativas, que pueden tener un uso viable dentro del ecosistema en el que nos encontramos. 2)La ecoaldea o ecovilla es el grupo de miembros que se han reunido alrededor del ecocentro para vivir de forma sustentable. 3)Econciencia, cualquier actividad sobre medio ambiente que se realice a nivél nacional y que sea de interés para la población en general, es parte de este trabajo de concientización y se trabaja desde los medios de comunicación hasta marchas y demas actividades. 4)Ecomovimiento pretende cruzar las fronteras y llegar a formar redes de personas y organizaciones en los demás países. ILP se financia a partir de voluntariado, cursos de permacultura para estudiantes, ecoturismo educativo y producción de artesanías. El Poncho no recibe financiamiento alguno, ya que se busca la auto-gestión y autofinanciamiento del proyecto para recobrar la dignidad que los regalitos quitan a nuestra gente. Number of Volunteers: 20 1. Brazil - SVI Brasil Begin:June 12, 2008, End: June 29, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:BR-SVI-5-1 LAR DE MEIMEI, Itajubá Lar de Meimei is a centre for children education where socially disadvantaged people can leave their kids for free to spend the day while they go to work. Today there are 55 kids using the centre every day (morning and afternoon). The kids are from 3 to 6 years old. Work: There will be 4 kinds of work to be done by the volunteers: 1) help the teachers in the classroom activities, mainly related to arts; 2)build and decorate a small park for the kids to play, 3) help with the cleaning and kitchen tasks and 4) help with the traditional “Festa Junina”, when the families of the kids are invited for a traditional celebration. The work in itself will be done from Monday to Friday, mornings and afternoons, and during one saturday, the 28th, the day scheduled for the “Festa Junina”. Before starting the work, the volunteers will have some days with activities planned to introduce them in the social context and in the team of colleagues working in the Lar de Meimei. Study: There will be a short lecture about the social work done by the institution beyond the “Lar de Meimei”. Other lectures related to the social context of the project will be prepared and better described in the infosheet. Accommodation: The 5 volunteers will be acommodated in a house of one local family involved in the Lar de Meimei project. The house is big enough to acommodate well the volunteers and it is very near (10 minutes walk) from the Lar de Meimei. The food for the volunteers will be arranged in the hosting house and in the Lar de Meimei facilities. Language: English, Spanish and/or Portuguese. To promote the interaction with the local workers and with the kids, we prefer volunteers with some knowledge of Portuguese and/or with high-motivations (a letter would be appreciated). Qualifications: We would like to host volunteers highly motivated to be useful, to learn and to bring her/his own ideas on how to improve the educational work done with these kids from 3 to 6 years old. Terminal/Region: Itajubá is a mid-size (rather small for a Brazilian standard) town in the extreme south of the Minas Gerais State, in the Southeast region of Brasil. It has around 90 thousend inhabitants. It can easily be reached by bus from Belo Horizonte or São Paulo. Arrival details will be informed in the infosheet. It is a town surrounded by mountains and full of college students. There are several high-level colleges in the town. Extra info: There is no maximun age limit. We prefer volunteers not younger than 21 years old. Exceptions can be done if well justified. There is a placement fee of EUR 150,00 to be paid by the incoming volunteer in the arrival day to cover SVI Brasil administrative expenses. SVI Brasil is a not-for-profit NGO and its financial administration will be soon available to be checked on-line by everyone interested. Feel free also to ask any clarification you want about how the placement fees are used by SVI Brasil. We strive to be an example of transparency. Number of Volunteers: 5 2. Brazil - SVI Brasil Begin:July 5, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BR-SVI-6-2 MARIA DE BARRO, Nazareno 165 “Projeto Maria de Barro” is a NGO which promote social and environmental local development projects since September 1999. The main project aims to recover extremely eroded soils, developing and applying new environmental technologies. They also create jobs in a poor community and promote environmental conscience. It is located in a very small and not developed town called Nazareno, near by a bigger city called Lavras, in the Minas Gerais state. Work: The volunteers will be involved in 4 kinds of work: 1) production of forest seedlings, 2) collecting forest seeds, 3) planting seedlings and 4) support on environment education lectures for kids and teenagers. Study: Short lectures on the activities held by the “Projeto Maria de Barro” and other related issues will be held. We will also provide one or more lectures/discussion group about the historical exploration of the native forests in Brasil. Accommodation: All the volunteers will be accommodated in the Projeto Maria de Barro lodge, it is a big building where many of the organisation activities are done. There will be very basic facilities there: dormitory, bathroom, toilet and kitchen. Enough food will also be available for the volunteers in the lodge. Language: English, Spanish and/or Portuguese. To promote the interaction with the local workers and the local community, we prefer volunteers with some knowledge of Portuguese and/or with high-motivations (a letter would be appreciated). Qualifications: We would like to host volunteers highly motivated to be useful, to learn and to bring her/his own ideas on how to improve the work done in the “Projeto Maria de Barro”. Terminal/Region: Nazareno is a lovely very small town with only 7 thousand inhabitants, what is very small for a Brazilian standard. Nazareno is not well developed, although it is near by important towns such as Lavras or São João Del Rey. It is located in the centre-south of Minas Gerais State and can easily be reached by bus from Belo Horizonte. Arrival details will be informed in the infosheet. The people from Nazareno are very simple, rural and hospitable. They will be very curious about your international backgrounds! Extra info: There is no maximum age limit. We prefer volunteers not younger than 21 years old. Exceptions can be done if well justified. There is a placement fee of EUR 150,00 to be paid by the incoming volunteer in the arrival day to cover SVI Brasil administrative expenses. SVI Brasil is a not-for-profit NGO and its financial administration will be soon available to be checked on-line by everyone interested. Feel free also to ask any clarification you want about how the placement fees are used by SVI Brasil. We strive to be an example of transparency. Number of Volunteers: 20 1. Mexico - Servicio Civil Mexicano Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:MX-SCI-8-1 Pilateno Work: Construcción de una casa de huésped para un proyecto social del turismo. Recorrido y señalización de las rutas de turismo Elaboración de pulseras, de collares y de pendientes con niños y mujeres de la comunidad Elaboración de un mural con el mapa de la comunidad Study: Ecoturismo como proyecto sustentable, 2. Mexico - VIVE Mexico Begin:October 1, 2008, End: October 20, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MX-VIV-6-1 Tangancícuaro, Michoacán (VIVE24) Work: The local host is an Institution that works in different communities of the State of Michoacan. The education is an important tool to improve the life of the people in any country, and this school is aimed to bring formal education to isolated communities where there are many social problems, lack of work, and where youngsters immigrate to the USA, looking for more opportunities. The school gives tools and experience to the youngsters to develop their lives in the town, and help to improve it. In this frame, a group of International Volunteers is invited to participate in different activities not only ecological but also cultural and social in the town together with the School Students and the people who lives in the village. Moreover, they are invited to participate in cultural activities to promote the awareness about the importance to take care of the environment. The International Volunteers along with the Students of the Institute will explore the Archeological site of the ‘Purepecha’ culture, in the ‘Tangancicuaro’ valley, in order to divulgate the zone not only locally but also regional and national to its preservation and care. Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted in a private house with all facilities at disposal (there are no beds, so please bring your sleeping bag and air mat). Terminal/Region: The closest airports are those located in Mexico city. Language: The official language of the Workcamp: is English, but some Spanish, would be appreciated. Extra info: 190 EURO this fee covers the expenses of the camp, board and lodging, and SOME leisure activities as well as the administration costs, which are needed to organize and run a Workcamp Number of Volunteers: 10 166 3. Mexico - Servicio Civil Mexicano Begin:December 15, 2008, End: January 4, 2009 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:MX-SCI-8-2 Pilateno La ruta del Café Work: Los voluntarios ayudaran en las distintas etapas del proceso de café: recorrido a las huertas, colecta, selección del café, secado, tostado, molido y envasado. Elaboración del jabón y licor de café. Elaboración de un video documental sobre el proceso de café. Study: Problemática del café y el comercio justo Accommodation: La primera semana los voluntarios se hospedaran con familias de la comunidad, y las dos semanas restantes vivirán en la casa de huésped del proyecto de turismo. Language: Español Qualifications: conocimientos en el manejo de camara de video y fotográfica, no indispensable. Terminal/Region: La comunidad de Pilateno está ha 9 kilómetros del municipio de Xilitla en Estado del San Luís Potosí en México. Extra info: El costo es 10 euros/día con un costo total de $200 EUR. Organización de juegos y prácticas de deportes con los niños de la comunidad, elaboración de piñatas, participación en posadas (fiesta tradicional de la temporada de fin de año) y compartir con las familias de la comunidad la cena de navidad y año nuevo. Pilateno, municipio de Xilitla (San Luis Potosí) es un pueblo indígena Náhuatl con 600 habitantes aprox. de que el sustento es fundamentalmente agrario. En sus campos y en el bosque encontrará una gran variedad de plantas y de animales como el plátano, la naranja, el tamarindo, la manzanilla, el papan, las catarinas, el mapache y el oso hormiguero entre otras. Qué llevar: bolsa de dormir, repelente, calzado antiderrapante, sandalias para la ducha, lámpara y mosquitero. Number of Volunteers: 8 Extra info: Cuota de participacion aprox. 90 $ por persona (dólares USA). a la llegada al campo. El proyecto comenzó en el año 1992 por iniciativa de un educador nicaragüense y un cooperante español que viendo la situación complicada y la falta de oportunidades de muchos jóvenes en su ciudad decidieron hacer algo por mejorar su situación aunque en un principio solo fuera en el barrio. Los chavales crecen en condiciones de pobreza, familias numerosas y a veces en un entorno familiar inestable y/o violento. Muchos abandonan la escuela, bien porque deben trabajar para ayudar en la casa, o por la falta de motivación. Esto provoca que se desorienten y que pasen mucho tiempo en la calle ‘como hacen otros del barrio’, con el grave peligro de caer en grupos de Pandilleros (Maras), o en entornos violentos y de drogas (Huele pegas) de los que es mas difícil salir. Actualmente APAN está formado por 10 personas remuneradas entre capacitadores, educadores infantiles, psicólogos y personal que llevan las finanzas, pero también cuenta con una Red de Promotores voluntarios que apoyan la labor de APAN a nivel de barrios y comunidades. Hasta ahora se han podido llevar a cabo varios proyectos porque organizaciones como PCyS (Proyecto Cultura y Solidaridad, española) les consiguen financiación a través de ayuntamientos, diputaciones y organismos de Europa. Gracias a esto tienen ahorita un espacio para los talleres, un centro multiusos y una pista deportiva. 180 chaval@s aprendiendo un oficio y organiza actividades en 22 barrios de la ciudad ( atendiendo a mas de 1050 chavales) de Diriamba para conseguir una formación INTEGRAL de los niños, niñas y adolescentes. Number of Volunteers: 5 1. Nicaragua - APAN Nicaragua Begin:July 18, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:NI-APA-5-1 Diriamba, Carazo, Nicaragua Su objetivo principal es ofrecer un espacio de trabajo en el que conocer la realidad nicaragüense y la de sus niñas , niños, adolescentes y jóvenes en particular. Que la experiencia sirva para promover un compromiso permanente de tod@s por trabajar activamente desde nuestros lugares, al regresar, por la resolución del conflicto Norte-Sur en la medida de lo posible. Compartir la experiencia y el trabajo diario de APAN junto con los profesores, voluntarios, jóvenes y familias. Work: Al llegar, los participantes se organizarán para integrarse en las diferentes áreas de trabajo de APAN: Talleres vocacionales, visitas a familias, excursiones con grupos, actividades educativas, grupos deportivos, ‘Consejo Infantil-Juvenil’, “Red de Niñas”, etc. + nuevas ideas propuestas. Study: Realidad social y cultural de Nicaragua. Políticas sobre la Niñez y Adolescencia. “Código de la Niñez y la Adolescencia”. Formas de seguir colaborando una vez concluido el campo. Accommodation: Con familias de jóvenes beneficiarios del proyecto APAN. Language: español Terminal/Region: Desde Managua se tarda menos de 1 hora: Hay buses y microbuses hacia Diriamba y Jinotepe, cada 20 minutos desde la UCA, Universidad Centro Americana. Al llegar a Diriamba bájate en la parada de “El Reloj”. Toma un moto-taxi (5 córdobas) hasta APAN, junto a la fábrica de ladrillos. (Verás su cancha de fútbol). 167 ÀFRICA 1. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:May 4, 2008, End: May 17, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-1 Serowe Museum, Khama Memorial Museum Work: The work includes landscaping in front of the newly constructed Youth Centre and helping to beautify the area. Working with other Non- Governmental Organizations in the area is also essential Study: Landscaping on Environement Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in tents and roundavels. Terminal/Region: There are a couple of interesting places around Serowe .This includes the Cemetery Of The Khama Empire who was the first President and Chief of the Bamangwato tribe. Extra info: There is as well the Khama Rhino Sanctuary which houses a lot of rhinos and other particular species of wild animals and is growing year by year. Number of Volunteers: 10 2. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:June 2, 2008, End: June 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary Work: Volunteers will assist in different activities in the park including creating roads to create a nice network of roads within the park. other work includes maintenance of directional signs around the park, cutting the grass around the electrified fence Study: Environment Accommodation: Big tents will be provided in the sanctuary at the Mokongwa camping site inside the sanctuary. Terminal/Region: Khama Rhino Sanctuary Number of Volunteers: 10 3. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:June 9, 2008, End: June 21, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-3 Mokolodi Nature Réserve Work: Helping in maintenance of the park by maintaining trail parks, helping in day to day business maintenance of the park Study: Environmental Sanitation Accommodation: Camping equipments including tents will be provided inside the reserve. Terminal/Region: Mokolodi Nature Réserve is located around 15km south of Gaborone Extra info: There are numerous day and evening game drives and some educational lectures. For more information check their website at: www.mokolodi.com Number of Volunteers: 10 4. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:June 23, 2008, End: July 5, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-4 Perma-culture Trust ,Serowe Village Work:Extension of the garden (debushing), Maintenance of the garden (weeding, pruning, watering the vegetables Maintaining the orchard near the office (planting trees and flowers) Feeding chickens and collecting eggs Study: Environmental Conservation & Gardening Accommodation: Volunteers are accommodated in rooms made available by the management. Provision of tents sometimes is available for those who want to use them. Terminal/Region: Serowe Village Extra info: Targeted groups include: Remote area dwellers Rural small communal dwellers Other NGOs Number of Volunteers: 10 5. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:July 7, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-5 Maun, North West of the capital Gaborone Work: Renovation of the camping site, improving nature trails and any other work that may be assigned by the warders Study: Environmental Conservation Accommodation: Camping tents will be provided. Showers and toilets are available at the camping site. Terminal/Region: The village of Maun is around 927km North West of the capital Gaborone. The work camp will take place inside the park Extra info: The site has wild residents include giraffes, wild beast, baboons, warthogs and other species of small animals and birds. Number of Volunteers: 10 6. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:July 7, 2008, End: July 19, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:BW-BWA-11-6 NewXade, Bostwana Work: Building of shelters for the San people under the fund solicited by Permaculture. Volunteers will assist towards provision of labour in the building Study: Construction & Cultural Camp Accommodation: Volunteers will be provided with tents. Showers and toilets are available Terminal/Region: NewXade, Bostwana Extra info: Permaculture Trust of Botswana. Permaculture Trust of Botswana is a rural development NGO that provides assistance in the area of Ecological land-use management Number of Volunteers: 10 7. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:July 15, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-7 Khama Rhino Sanctuary Work: Volunteers will assist in different activities in the park including patrolling with game scouts on rotational basis and provide voluntary work in form of labour Study: Environmental Conservation Accommodation: Camping equipments including tents will be provided inside the reserve Terminal/Region: Khama Rhino Sanctuary lies 25km north of Serowe village 168 Extra info: The sanctuary is a community trust and provides prime habitat for white rhinoceros and many other species of wild animals and birds. Number of Volunteers: 10 8. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:July 22, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-8 Mokolodi Nature Reserve Work: Helping in maintenance of the park by maintaining trail parks, helping in day to day business maintenance of the park Study: Environ mental Conservation Accommodation: Camping equipments including tents will be provided inside the reserve. Terminal/Region: Mokolodi Nature Reserve is located around 15km south of Gaborone in Botswana Extra info: There are numerous day and evening game drives and some educational lectures. For more information check their website at: www.mokolodi.com Number of Volunteers: 10 9. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:July 28, 2008, End: August 8, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-9 TLOKWENG, Botswana Work: Social work, participants are urged to be creative and come up with initiatives that can be a lesson for those kids. Working with children is every day duty. The work will be to help with everyday logistics of the running of the SOS centre and be supportive around those lines. Study: Social Work Accommodation: Participants will be housed and you are urged to bring your own tents if you need privacy. Terminal/Region: Tlokweng is one of the villages surrounding Gaborone in Botswana Extra info: There is Mokolodi Nature Reserve which is also just 15km from Gaborone and as well Gaborone Game Reserve with lions being tamed over there. Number of Volunteers: 10 10. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:September 1, 2008, End: September 13, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-10 Khama Rhino –Serowe Work: Volunteers will assist in different activities in the park including patrolling with game scouts on rotational basis, and provide voluntary work in form of labour, assisting in any kind of work for maintenance for the park Study: Environmental Conservation Accommodation: Camping equipments including tents will be provided inside the reserve. You can bring your own tent Terminal/Region: Khama Rhino Sanctuary lies 25km north of Serowe village. The sanctuary is a community trust and provides prime habitat for white rhinoceros and many other species of wild animals and birds. Extra info: A black rhino has just been 11. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:December 1, 2008, End: December 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-12 Maun Educational Park Work: Renovation of the camping site, improving nature trails and any other work that may be assigned by the warders Study: Environmental Conservation Accommodation: Camping tents will be provided. Showers and toilets are available at the camping site Terminal/Region: village of Maun is around 927km North West of the capital Gaborone Number of Volunteers: 10 12. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:December 1, 2008, End: December 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-13 Khama Rhino –Serowe Work: Volunteers will assist in different activities in the park including patrolling with game scouts on rotational basis Study: Environmental Conservation Accommodation: Camping equipments including tents will be provided inside the reserve. You can bring your own tent Terminal/Region: Khama Rhino Sanctuary lies 25km north of Serowe village. The sanctuary is a community trust and provides prime habitat for white rhinoceros and many other species of wild animals and birds. Extra info: Number of Volunteers: 10 13. Botswana - BWA Botswana Begin:December 1, 2008, End: December 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:BW-BWA-6-11 Mokolodi Nature Reserve Work: Helping in maintenance of the park by maintaining trail parks, helping in day to day business maintenance of the park Study: Environmental Conservation Accommodation: Camping equipments including tents will be provided inside the reserve. Language: Mokolodi Nature Reserve is located around 15km south of Gaborone wide range of animals can be seen in the r Extra info: Apart from the magnificent view of the reserve, other areas include the National Museum and Art gallery in Gabo Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Ghana - VOLU Ghana Begin:June 6, 2008, End: June 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:GH-VOL-6-1 Gyankufa, Jaaman Work: Volunteers will be joined by the local community to brush weeds on the VOLU / Community afforestation project. Dead and 169 diseased branches will also be pruned. New seedlings will be planted in order to extend plantation size. Study: Afforestation Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep in a school block,Lighting is Lanterns/ candles, Water is Bore hole. There will however be sachet water available for dinking Language: English Terminal/Region: Camp area is geographically located in the middle belt of Ghana, which is a forest zone. It is going to be rainy around this period so volunteers should bring rain coats and boots. All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where. Some tourist attractions in the region include Monkey sanctuary at Fiama, and water falls at Kintampo. Extra info: Since work shall mainly involve brushing of weeds in the field, volunteers are asked to bring suitable working boots and rain coats since it may be raining during that period. Planning of camp activities are done at the camp to suit particular environment. 1. Participation fee is 200 Euros for one camp and 300 Euros for two (2) camps. 2. All foreign volunteers should report at the VOLU Secretariat for payment of participation fee and direction to camp site. Inform us of your arrival date, time and flight number to enable us pick you from the airport. 3. Please, arrange for VISA from your country before you enter Ghana. 4. Volunteers should please come through partner organizations. Number of Volunteers: 25 2. Ghana - VOLU Ghana Begin:June 6, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:GH-VOL-11-6 New Ningo, Dangme West Work: Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a computer library. Work will involve mixing of concrete, molding of block, laying blocks, erection of walls etc. VOLU started this project 2 years ago and is rendering continuous service to ensure its completion. Study: Construction of Computer Library Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep in a school block, Lighting is Electricity, Water is Bore hole. There will however be sachet water available for drnking Language: English Terminal/Region: New Ningo, Dangme West. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, South West of the country this area experiences rainfall which is expected to increase around this time of the year. It is located along the coastal savannah belt of the country. The region is noted for the famous Makola Market, the Arts Centre, the wonderfully designed coffins at Teshie and the Shai Hills All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where. Extra info: 1. Participation fee is 200 Euros for one camp and 300 Euros for two (2) camps. 2. All foreign volunteers should report at the VOLU Secretariat for payment of participation fee and direction to camp site. Inform us of your arrival 3. Ghana - VOLU Ghana Begin:July 4, 2008, End: July 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:GH-VOL-11-2 Bamyili, Tamale Work: Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct training centre for the vulnerable. Volunteers are asked to bring suitable working boots and rain coats since it may be raining during that period. Work will involve building of walls, concreting, moulding of blocks etc. Volunteers may also engage in clean-up exercise at the community. Study: Construction of School Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep in a school block, Lighting, Lanterns/ candles, Water, Bore hole. There will however be sachet water available for dinking Language: English Terminal/Region: Camp site is in the Northern sector of Ghana. It is predominantly a savanna zone that is expected to experience some rains around this period. Tamale is noted for its unique cultural life, Larabanga Mosque and Mole National Park. All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where. Extra info: 1. Participation fee is 200 Euros for one camp and 300 Euros for two (2) camps. 2. All foreign volunteers should report at the VOLU Secretariat for payment of participation fee and direction to camp site. Inform us of your arrival date, time and flight number to enable us pick you from the airport. 3. Please, arrange for VISA from your country before you enter Ghana. 4. Volunteers should please come through partner organizations. Number of Volunteers: 25 4. Ghana - VOLU Ghana Begin:July 11, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:GH-VOL-11-3 Adidwan, Sekyere East Work: Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct habitat houses which is aimed at providing simple and cheaper accommodation for the people who have put themselves into corporative. Work will involve mixing of concrete, molding of block, laying of blocks, erection of walls etc. Study: Construction of habit houses Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep in a school block, Lighting is Electricity, Water is Bore hole. There will however be sachet water available for dinking Language: English Terminal/Region: Camp site is located in the forest area which is expected to experience an increase in rainfall. Ashanti Region is noted for its cultural activities which include the famous Kente, Kumasi cultural Centre, Lake Bosumtwe which is a natural Lake. All foreign volunteers 170 will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where. Extra info: 1. Participation fee is 200 Euros for one camp and 300 Euros for two (2) camps. 2. All foreign volunteers should report at the VOLU Secretariat for payment of participation fee and direction to camp site. Inform us of your arrival date, time and flight number to enable us pick you from the airport. 3. Please, arrange for VISA from your country before you enter Ghana. 4. Volunteers should please come through partner organizations. Number of Volunteers: 25 5. Ghana - VOLU Ghana Begin:August 8, 2008, End: August 29, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:GH-VOL-11-5 Hemang,Twifo Hemang,Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira Work: Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a community library. Work will involve mixing of concrete, molding of block, lying of blocks, erection of walls etc. Technical people will be needed for the project so more carpenters and masons are needed. Study: Construction of Community Library Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep in a school block, Lighting, Lanterns/ candles, Water, Bore hole. There will however be sachet water available for dinking Language: English Terminal/Region: Hemang,Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira. It is part of the forest area of the region which holds most of the tourist attractions of the country; these include the castle which has trails of slave trade in Africa. It is expected to experience an increase in rainfall around this time of the year. Other tourist attractions apart from the Castles are the Slave River at Assin Manso, Kakum National Park with the only Canopy walk in West Africa. All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where. Extra info: 1. Participation fee is 200 Euros for one camp and 300 Euros for two (2) camps. 2. All foreign volunteers should report at the VOLU Secretariat for payment of participation fee and direction to camp site. Inform us of your arrival date, time and flight number to enable us pick you from the airport. 3. Please, arrange for VISA from your country before you enter Ghana. 4. Volunteers should please come through partner organizations. Number of Volunteers: 25 6. Ghana - VOLU Ghana Begin:August 29, 2008, End: September 19, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:GH-VOL-11-7 Kwahu Praso, Kwahu South Work: Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a school block. Work will involve mixing of concrete, mouding of 7. Ghana - VOLU Ghana Begin:September 5, 2008, End: September 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:GH-VOL-11-8 Kasapee, Asunsfo North Work: Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a Kindergarten block. Work will involve mixing of concrete, molding of blocks laying blocks, erection of walls etc. Volunteers with some professional background in construction/building are encouraged to volunteer. Study: Construction of community centre complex Accommodation: Volunteers will sleep in a school block, Lighting, is Lanterns/ candles, Water is Bore hole. There will however be sachet water available for drinking Language: English Terminal/Region: Kasapee, Asunsfo North. The camp area is geographically located in the middle belt of Ghana, which is a forest zone. It is going to be rainy around this period Kasapee is noted for cocoa cultivation. Brong Ahafo is already described in camp # 01 can boast of monkey sanctuary and water falls. All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where. Extra info: 1. Participation fee is 200 Euros for one camp and 300 Euros for two (2) camps. 2. All foreign volunteers should report at the VOLU Secretariat for payment of participation fee and direction to camp site. Inform us of your arrival date, time and flight number to enable us pick you from the airport. 3. Please, arrange for VISA from your country before you enter Ghana. 4. Volunteers should please come through partner organizations. 171 Number of Volunteers: 25 1. Ivory Coast - DUNIA Cote D\'Ivoire Begin:July 7, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:CI-DUN-11-1 Binao Work: Volunteers will help to renew the paint, put desks in a state while organizing entertainment evenings with the children of the school and traditional evening with the villagers. Study: Rehabilitation of a primary school Accommodation: In the rooms in village Language: French + simple English Terminal/Region: Binao is located in a region known for its natural appeal. The proximity of the Bandama River, the longest in the country will be one the points of attraction during the camp. Volunteers can visit traditional fishermen with nets and the dugout. Extra info: Participation fees: 160 € Number of Volunteers: 15 2. Ivory Coast - DUNIA Cote D\'Ivoire Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 30, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:CI-DUN-11-2 Zigbohouri Work: The project organized in the partnership of the village association of youth aims to help to build this centre (or to start the construction). The volunteers will work with the young people. Study: Construction of a multi-service centre Accommodation: On the spot in the village Language: French + simple English Terminal/Region: Zigbohouri is 6 km from the city of Bayota. It is a modern village of Bété people. Women produce and sell rice. Beyond the site, volunteers will have the opportunity to discover the face of the traditional country of Bété people through the traditional techniques of rice production used by women specialized in this activity. Extra info: Participation fees: 160 € Number of Volunteers: 15 3. Ivory Coast - DUNIA Cote D\'Ivoire Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 24, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:CI-DUN-11-3 Kossé N\'Gattakro Work: This project aims to help the plants to be transplanted rubber. This work will be done in collaboration with the rubber producers’ cooperative and involvement of young people in the village. Study: Grafting rubber plants Accommodation: In the rooms in village Language: French + simple English Terminal/Region: Kossé N'Gattakro is a village located in the department of M'Bahiakro 450 km on the north-east of Abidjan. This village is a part of the administrative region of the N'ZiComoé whose capital is Dimbokro. Its population of about 1200 inhabitants is comprised mainly of Baoulé. The most important activity is agriculture with coffee and cocoa as the main crops. Extra info: Participation fees: 160 € Number of Volunteers: 15 1. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:April 8, 2008, End: April 29, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-4-1 North Coast, Kilifi Work: Construction of classrooms Creating awareness on Income Generating Activities {IGAs}Character formation. Study: Orphan support & children networking Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: North Coast, Kilifi Mikiringini Primary School Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 20 2. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:April 8, 2008, End: April 29, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-4-2 Western Emuhaya Work: Construction Teaching students Fencing HIV/AIDS discussions Awareness, Luhya culture Courtesy visits to rain makers, Study: HIV/AIDS-Sensitization & fighting stigma. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Western Emuhaya, Mukhombe Primary School, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. 172 Number of Volunteers: 30 3. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:May 9, 2008, End: May 30, 2008 Topic: Peace and disarmament Campcode:KE-KVD-3-5-1 Rift Valley, Transmara Work: AnimationConstructionBrick makingPeace Building Games. Study: Peace Building & Conflict management Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Rift Valley Transmara, Enemasi Primary School, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 20 5. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:June 9, 2008, End: June 30, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:KE-KVD-5-6-1 Western Emuhaya Emukhuya Youth Group. Work: Developing Business plan couching.Marketing strategies discussionsBrick workMicro-finance. Study: Youth Empowerment via Income Generating Activities. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Western Emuhaya Emukhuya Youth Group. Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 6. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:June 10, 2008, End: July 1, 2008 Topic: Sexuality and Gender Campcode:KE-KVD-7-6-2 Nyanza Kuria Mowankwe Self Help Group. Work: Girl Child rights discussionsCultural discussions Study: FGM & Girl Child Education Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Nyanza Kuria, Mowankwe Self Help Group. 7. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:June 10, 2008, End: July 1, 2008 Topic: Sexuality and Gender Campcode:KE-KVD-7-6-3 Rift Valley Transmara Iloowaya Primary School Work: Brick workConstructionReproductive Health iscussionsTeaching & Global discussions Study: Girl Child Education. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Rift Valley, Transmara, Iloowaya Primary School, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 20 8. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:June 10, 2008, End: July 1, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-6-4 Nyanza Kisumu West Work: Road construction,Tree PlantingPoultry KeepingCulture of the Luo Community,fishingVisits to lake Victoria Study: Community empowerment on Income Generating Activities Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Nyanza Kisumu West Otiende, Thim Self Help Group, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 20 9. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:KE-KVD-6-7-1 North Eastern Wajir Work: Planting Trees Camel riding TeachingAnimation Study: Environmental Conservation & Health 173 Education Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: North Eastern, Wajir Primary School, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 10. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:July 10, 2008, End: August 22, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-7-2 Western Emuhaya Ebukhaya Secondary School Work: Environmental Concern; Tree nursery preparation, Tree planting, TeachingAdventure Study: Japanese-Kiswahili Exchange. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Western Emuhaya, Ebukhaya Secondary School Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 11. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-7-3 Nyanza Kuria Kiburunga Women Group Work: HIV/AIDS discussionsBrick workIncome Generating Activity discussionsBasket weaving Study: Women Empowerment Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Nyanza Kuria, Kiburunga Women Group Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 12. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:KE-KVD-5-7-4 Central Naru moru, Naru moru Youth Group 13. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-7-5 Eastern Machakos Kyang’ombe community Work: Farming activitiesIrrigation Study: Food Security Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Eastern Machakos Kyang’ombe community, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 14. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-7-6 Nyanza Bondo, Sanne Landing Children Home Work: Guidance & CounselingNutrition programFarmingSmall group community discussions. Study: Impact of HIV/AIDS; Orphans support. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Nyanza Bondo, Sanne Landing Children Home Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 174 15. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Sexuality and Gender Campcode:KE-KVD-7-8-1 Coast Kwale, Kwale Primary School.Kenya Work: Organized sessions with girl child ConstructionClean up exerciseAdventure to Kwale forest, caves and shrines. Study: Girl Child Education Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Coast Kwale, Kwale Primary School. Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 16. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:August 7, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Sexuality and Gender Campcode:KE-KVD-7-8-2 Eastern Tharaka Kabuabua primary school. Work: Construction-Brick making-Organized classes/sessions on Girl Child Education and impact of FMG Study: F.G.M & Girl child Education Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Eastern Tharaka Kabuabua primary school. Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 17. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:August 7, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:KE-KVD-8-8-3 Eastern, Kibwezi Work: Construction of orphanage Brick workData collection for sponsorship programMicro-finance discussions/activities {basket weaving, poultry farming}Farm work Health issues. Study: Women & children Empowerment Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Eastern Kibwezi Ndiwa Women & Children Empowerment Village. Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 18. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:August 7, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-8-4 Coast Mombasa Daughters of Destiny children Center. Work: Brick making-Construction-TeachingNutrition and baseline survey.-Income generating activities Study: Orphan supportvia income generating activities & children Home networking Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Coast Mombasa Daughters of Destiny children Center. Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 19. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:August 7, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-8-5 Coast. Taita-Taveta Mbulia Community Health Dispensary. Work: -Brick making-Stone carrying-Health care screening-Diagnosis and treatmentHIV/AIDS discussions with small groups of youth-Focus on Voluntary testing & counseling. Study: HIV/AIDS and Community Health. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Coast. Taita-Taveta Mbulia Community Health Dispensary. Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 20. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:September 5, 2008, End: September 26, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:KE-KVD-5-9-1 Western Bumala Didacus Children Home Work: ConstructionTree plantingTeaching Study: Children Welfare 175 Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Western Bumala Didacus Children Home Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 21. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:September 5, 2008, End: September 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-9-2 Nyanza Rachuonyo Kajiei Beach Tree nursery Work: Tree nursery preparationTree plantingDiscussion on fighting social stigmaHealthcare screening Study: Environmental Conservation & HIV/AIDS Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Nyanza Rachuonyo Kajiei Beach Tree nursery Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 22. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:September 5, 2008, End: September 18, 2008 Topic: Sexuality and Gender Campcode:KE-KVD-7-9-3 Coast Taita-Taveta Jora Women Group Work: -Construction of Poultry farm-Microfinance discussions.-Stone carrying-Options on income generating activities research and data collection-Home visits-Mountain climbing {Kasigau Hills] Study: Women Empowerment & Gender parity.{Spanish-Kiswahili Exchange} Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Coast Taita-Taveta Jora Women Group Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Extra info: {6 weeks} Language campSpanish-Kiswahili 2008. Number of Volunteers: 30 23. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:October 7, 2008, End: October 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-10-1 Nyanza Suba Kamgere Primary School Work: Small youth groups discussions on HIV/AIDS Construction Planting treesSensitizing community on knowledge about HIV/AIDS status Study: HIV/AID Study: Fighting Social stigma Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Nyanza Suba Kamgere Primary School, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 30 24. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:October 7, 2008, End: October 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:KE-KVD-6-10-2 Eastern Kitui Kwa-Mutonga Primary School Work: Tree nursery preparationTree plantingCommunity sensitization on Environment good practices. Study: Environmental Conservation Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Eastern Kitui Kwa-Mutonga Primary School, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 20 25. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:November 4, 2008, End: November 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:KE-KVD-11-11-1 Eastern Machakos Kiseveni Women Group. Work: Brick makingDiscussions on good health practices Study: Safe Drinking Water Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Eastern Machakos Kiseveni Women Group, Kenya 176 Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 20 26. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:November 4, 2008, End: November 25, 2008 Topic: Sexuality and Gender Campcode:KE-KVD-7-11-2 Nyanza Kuria Kebaroti Catholic Church Work: Brick makingconstruction Study: FGM & Girl Child Education Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Nyanza Kuria Kebaroti Catholic Church, Kenya Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 20 27. Kenya - KVDA Kenya Begin:November 27, 2008, End: December 18, 2008 Topic: Peace and disarmament Campcode:KE-KVD-3-12-1 Rift Valley Turkana, Kakuma Refugee Camp. Work: Shelter Construction-Food distributionReproductive Health &Sanitation-Youth work activities.-Basic Health Education & awarenessTurkana community Study: Peaceful Co-Existence Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms or a house provided by the host Community. KVDA provides locally available foodstuffs and the volunteers prepare their own meals in turns. Language: English Terminal/Region: Rift Valley Turkana, Kakuma Refugee Camp. Extra info: Participation fees: 200 USD + 80 USD (transportations, orientation day costs and transfer to/from Airport at end of project). What to bring: Eating utensils, bedding, mosquito net, national flag and personal effects. Insurance, health and Visa shall be arranged by the volunteers prior to arrival the country. Number of Volunteers: 20 1. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:May 20, 2008, End: June 4, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:LS-LWA-11-2 Khubelu, Outskirts Maseru Work: Construction of low income houses in support of the lowest of the low income earners in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Lesotho Study: Low income housing (Construction) 2. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:June 17, 2008, End: July 1, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:LS-LWA-6-3 Sekameng, Mafeteng Work: Digging of holes and planting of trees in gullies outside the village Study: Tree Planting Accommodation: Local school with kitchen and toilets but no showers Language: English Terminal/Region: About 70km south of Maseru city Extra info: The Caledon river, Kolo diamond fields and Mafeteng town Number of Volunteers: 20 3. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:June 17, 2008, End: July 1, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:LS-LWA-11-4 Mathebe, Mafeteng Work: Raising the school walls, plastering, mixing of cements and giving workman assistance at work site Study: School construction Accommodation: Local school with kitchen and toilets but no showers Language: English Terminal/Region: Mathebe, Mafeteng in Lesotho Extra info: Atmosphere is pleasant and inviting for tourist attraction. Number of Volunteers: 10 4. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:July 8, 2008, End: July 18, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:LS-LWA-11-5 Mokoallong, Berea Work: Working on the farm. Landscaping, looking after animals and tilling the soil for production of vegetables and other crops shall be the major activities Study: HIV/AIDS work Accommodation: Tents and sheds. No showers. The centre has several accommodation options but if not sufficient the local primary school shall be used. Language: English Terminal/Region: Mokoallong HIV/AIDS Work, Berea District is about 20km outside Maseru city on the Berea Plateau Extra info: Places to visit are Maseru city, Kome cave dwellings, Thaba Bosiu national monument and many more. Number of Volunteers: 15 5. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:July 8, 2008, End: July 18, 2008 177 Topic: Environment Campcode:LS-LWA-6-6 Ha Mphethi, Maseru Work: Digging of holes and planting of trees in gullies outside the village Study: Tree Planting Accommodation: Private houses without showers. Basic pit latrines Language: English Terminal/Region: Ha Mphethi Tree Planting, Maseru District, 43km south of Maseru city near Matsieng royal village Extra info: Visitng the royal village of Matsieng, the historical and cultural village of Morija and the Makhoarane plateau Number of Volunteers: 15 6. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:December 9, 2008, End: December 19, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:LS-LWA-11-7 Mokoallong, Berea Work: Working on the farm. Landscaping, looking after animals and tilling the soil for production of vegetables and other crops shall be the major activities Study: HIV/AIDS Work Accommodation: Tents and sheds. No showers. The centre has several accommodation options but if not sufficient the local primary school shall be used Language: English Terminal/Region: Mokoallong HIV/AIDS Work, Berea District is about 20km outside Maseru city on the Berea Plateau Extra info: Places of interest are Maseru city, Kome cave dwellings, Thaba Bosiu national monument and many more. Number of Volunteers: 15 7. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:December 9, 2008, End: December 19, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:LS-LWA-6-8 Ha Mphethi, Maseru Work: Digging of holes and planting of trees in gullies outside the village Study: Tree Planting Accommodation: Private houses without showers. Basic pit latrines Language: English Terminal/Region: Ha Mphethi Tree Planting, Maseru District, 43km south of Maseru city near Matsieng royal vil Extra info: Visitng the royal village of Matsieng, the historical and cultural village of Morija and the Makhoarane plateau Number of Volunteers: 15 8. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:December 9, 2008, End: December 19, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:LS-LWA-11-9 Tsatsane, Quthing Work: Construction of access road that leads to the village of Tsatsane Volunteers: 20 Study: Road construction 9. Lesotho - LWA Lesotho Begin:December 9, 2008, End: December 19, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:LS-LWA-11-10 Ha Salemone, Maseru Work: Construction of pit latrines at a local primary school Study: Pit latrine construction Accommodation: Classrooms with simple pitlatrines and no showers Language: English Terminal/Region: Ha Salemone, 198km south east of Maseru in the rugged mountains of Lesotho Extra info: Attractive please are the spectacular scenery around Semonkong town and the Maletsunyane Falls (192m). Horse riding and hiking are a must-do Number of Volunteers: 20 1. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:July 2, 2008, End: July 17, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MZ-AJU-6-1 Manhiça District, Maputo Province Work: In cooperation with local Municipality the volunteers will do different communities activities as well as carrying out various environmental tasks and cultural activities with the local community. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Classroom or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: Manhiça District is located about 80 km away from Maputo, Mozambique Capital City. One of its beauty is on the plantations sugar cane (with two factories: Maragra and Xinavane) and bananas that supplies Maputo and all the southern part of Mozambique. Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 2. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:July 2, 2008, End: July 17, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MZ-AJU-6-2 Zalala Beach, Zambezia Province Work: The volunteers will be carrying out various environmental tasks at Zalala beach as well as take part in the community organized activities. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Classroom or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: 27 kms away from 178 Quelimane, the capital of Zambezia Province. Zambezia is located in the center part of Mozambique, about 1665 kms from capital Maputo. Quelimane is Mozambique fourthlargest town with a population of roughly 140,000. This city was almost founded by Muslim traders. Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 3. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:July 25, 2008, End: August 8, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MZ-AJU-11-3 Xai-xai Beach Gaza Province Work: The volunteer will carry out environmental activities together in collaboration with the department of environment. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Classroom or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: Xai-Xai is the name of the capital of Gaza province and is also of a popular beach resort out of town 10km. on the north bank of Limpopo, Xai-Xai was founded in early 20th century as a satellite port to Lourenço Marques and to service local towns. Being so close to the banks of Limpopo River, xai-xai was hit very hard by the floods in 2000. Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 4. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:July 25, 2008, End: August 8, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MZ-AJU-11-4 Chimanimani Manica Province Work: Volunteer will help to build small path along the mountain in order to prevent erosion as well as helping the administration of the nature conservation area to register the number of people living in the reserve. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: In huts or tents provided by the local authorities, self catering and so showers. Terminal/Region: Chimanimani is located at the border between Zimbabwe and Mozambique about 250 km from Chimoio, the capital of Manica Province. Chimoio is the fifth largest city and is the archetypal small southern Africa town Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 5. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:July 25, 2008, End: August 7, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MZ-AJU-11-5 Gorongoza National Park, Sofala Province 6. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MZ-AJU-11-6 Chimoio Manica Province Work: In cooperation with local Municipality the volunteers will do different communities activities as well as carrying out various environmental tasks and take part in the local community activities. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Classroom or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: Chimoio is located about 1100km from Maputo and 460 km from Harare. Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 7. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MZ-AJU-6-7 Tofo Beach Inhambane Province Work: The volunteers will be carrying out various environmental tasks at Tofo beach as well as cultural activities in Inhambane city. They will also take part on the environmental education programmes in the Ponta de Barra area close to Inhambane. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Classroom or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: Inhambane Province is located in the South of Mozambique, about 420 kms from capital city Mozambique (Maputo). The capital of Inhambane Province lies on a natural formed by a deep inlet at the mouth of the small Matumba River. Inhambane it’s the oldest extant settlement between Maputo and Beira Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 179 8. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:September 5, 2008, End: September 20, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MZ-AJU-6-8 Praia do Bilene, Gaza Province Work: The work will consist mainly on carry out many environmental activities (mainly tree plantation along the beach) in collaboration with the local authorities. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Classroom or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: Bilene village is located about 180 km away from Maputo and 60 km from Xai-xai, the capital of Gaza province. It’s a small village very well known due to its beautiful lago on and easy access to the ocean. Bilene is considered one of the most developed beaches in the country. Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 9. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:December 14, 2008, End: December 29, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:MZ-AJU-11-9 Limpopo National Park, Gaza Province Work: With the assistance of the department of Conservation areas of the Tourism Minister the Volunteers will try and preserve local and natural ecosystem as well as working in collaboration with the provincial government to resettling 6,500 of the 20,000 people living within the park boundaries. Take part in the process of reconstruction of the park especially in the process of removing 16 km of fencing on the east side of the park and also promoting environmental education, responsible tourism and sustainable development Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Huts or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: The Limpopo National Park is located in Gaza Province in the southern part of Mozambique, about 200 km away from the capital city of Mozambique (Maputo). The Limpopo National Park is part of the Greater Limpopo Cross frontier Park. Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 10. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:January 10, 2009, End: January 25, 2009 Topic: Others Campcode:MZ-AJU-11-10 Bazaruto National Park, Inhambane Province Work: With the assistance the Department of Conservation areas of the department of National Parks the Volunteers will try and 11. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:January 10, 2009, End: January 25, 2009 Topic: Others Campcode:MZ-AJU-11-11 Catembe Beach Maputo Province Work: In cooperation with local Municipality the volunteers will do tree planting work along the beach and other different communities activities as well as carrying out various environmental tasks. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Classroom or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: Maputo lies within 100km of the South Africa and Swaziland borders an in addition to being the national capital of Mozambique its also capital of the country’s smallest, most densely populated and most southerly province. Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 12. Mozambique - AJUDE Mozambique Begin:January 10, 2009, End: January 25, 2009 Topic: Others Campcode:MZ-AJU-11-12 Ilha de Moçambique, Nampula Province Work: The participant will live and work together with the local volunteer and help in renovating the Local Hospital has well as painting the local Museum and the Fort of the Island. Language: Portuguese and English are the Camp Languages Accommodation: Classroom or Tents, no Shower, Self-Catering. Terminal/Region: Ilha de Mozambique is located about 200 km east of Nampula city, the capital. Declared a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site in 1992 is linked to the mainland by 1.5 km long single lane causeway, the crescent shaped island measures a mere 2.5km from north to south and is at no point more than 600m wide Extra info: All volunteer to bring mosquito repellent and mosquito net, do not forget sun block. Workcamp participation fee is strictly US$210. Number of Volunteers: 20 1. Nigeria - VWAN Nigeria 180 Begin:April 13, 2008, End: May 3, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:NG-VWA-5-007 Education, Shasha,Remo Ogun State Work: A camp will be jointly organized with a training institute where volunteers will join hands with local instructors to empower the youths on self development. The area of imparting knowledge on ICT and Internet / global network will be applied. Moreso, using local equipment to produce crafts or sculpture will be explored Study: Youth Empowernment & Capacity Building Accommodation: Volunteers will be hosted with host family in the community Language: English Terminal/Region: Shasha Area of Iperu-Remo, Iperu in Ogun State Extra info: Creative arts and using local resources to produce valuable materials. Other local volunteers with similar skills will be available at the camp. Number of Volunteers: 15 2. Nigeria - VWAN Nigeria Begin:April 14, 2008, End: May 25, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:NG-VWA-4-3 power, raul, lagos w activity s study theme L Languqge T terminal, location X fees; information what to bring Number of Volunteers: 15 3. Nigeria - VWAN Nigeria Begin:May 11, 2008, End: May 29, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:NG-VWA-11-005 Education,Ewupe Town in Ifelodun area of Otta LGA Work: A strong fence will be mounted round the community primary school to provide security for the students and properties of the school. The walkways to the school will be cleared with all the debris surrounding the school. Study: Fencing Community School - Education Accommodation: Volunteers accommodated in a community school The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, Boarding and Lodging throughout the camp. Language: English Terminal/Region: Ewupe Town in Ifelodun area of Otta Local Government Area of Ogun State Extra info: Arrangements would be made to collect at the international airport any volunteer/s who inform us of his /her arrive before the camp stating the following: Arrival Date, Time, Airline Name and Flight Number. Number of Volunteers: 15 4. Nigeria - VWAN Nigeria Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 31, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:NG-VWA-11-010 Town Hall, Imagbon in Ogun State. Work: The project taken to the roofing level. Needed completion, plastering, fixing the windows and doors, flooring and painting. 5. Nigeria - VWAN Nigeria Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:NG-VWA-11-004 Ecumenical, Igbo-Ora in Ibarapa LGA of Oyo State. Work: A building will be supported by beams on both sides given strength to the structure. Plastering, Roofing and Painting shall be done. Major evening programmes are group discussion, teaching and worship of God. Study: Ecumenical project Accommodation: Volunteers accommodated in a community school The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, Boarding and Lodging throughout the camp. Language: English Terminal/Region: The project is located in the suburb of Igbo-Ora in Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State Extra info: Arrangements would be made to collect at the international airport any volunteer/s who inform us of his /her arrive before the camp stating the following: Arrival Date, Time, Airline Name and Flight Number. Number of Volunteers: 15 6. Nigeria - VWAN Nigeria Begin:October 6, 2008, End: October 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:NG-VWA-11-006 Recreation, Alapoti Town, Ogun State Work: The local missionary school needed some recreational facilities such as volleyball and basket ball pitch, center for sporting activities, drilling gadgets for morning or evening exercise. A small local pit latrine will also be constructed in the middle of the programme. Major local materials will be used in this project. Study: Social Infrastructure Accommodation: Volunteers accommodated in a community school The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria will be fully responsible for your Feeding, Boarding and Lodging throughout the camp. Language: English Terminal/Region: Alapoti Town in the suburb part of Ogun State Extra info: Arrangements would be made to collect at the international airport any volunteer/s who inform us of his /her arrive before the camp stating the following: Arrival 181 Date, Time, Airline Name and Flight Number. Number of Volunteers: 15 1. Senegal - Les Ententes Senegal Begin:July 3, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:SN-LE-11-1 Ententes 1 The Ententes is a non-governmental association created by farmers. It wants to be an economic alternative for its members. Its aims are : an education work, less inequality in villages between Rich and Poor, stopping the emigration to big cities. Work: workcamp of immersion in small rural villages. Volunteers will be separated by groups of 2 or 3 persons and will be hosted in a family. They will participate to the daily tasks of the inhabitants. Accommodation: by host families. Qualifications: very good french speaking. Terminal/Region: arriving between the 30th of June and the 2nd of July at Dakar. Extra info: 107 euros, local transport costs excluded. Number of Volunteers: 20 2. Senegal - La Fenagie Senegal Begin:July 7, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:SN-FEN-11-1 Dionewar 1 FENAGIE is a fishermen’s federation. Its aim is to facilitate the life conditions of its members concerning production’s trade, materials’ purchase, funds’ access and healthcare. Work: varied tasks with the community of fishermen. Study: within a fishermen’s community, on an island near the Saloum river. Accommodation: by host families. Qualifications: very good french speaking. Extra info: arriving the 5th of July at Dakar. The volunteers will be taken charged by FENAGIE two days before and two days after the workcamp in Dakar. Extra info: 60.000 Fcfa (92 euros), local transport costs excluded. Number of Volunteers: 6 3. Senegal - Les Ententes Senegal Begin:August 3, 2008, End: August 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:SN-LE-11-2 Ententes 2 The Ententes is a non-governmental association created by farmers. It wants to be an economic alternative for its members. Its aims are : an education work, less inequality in villages between Rich and Poor, stopping the emigration to big cities. Work: workcamp of immersion in small rural villages. Volunteers will be separated by groups of 2 or 3 persons and will be hosted in a family. They will participate to the daily tasks of the inhabitants. Accommodation: by host families. Qualifications: very good french speaking. Terminal/Region: arriving between the 31th of July and the 2nd of August at Dakar. Extra info: 107 euros, local transport costs excluded Number of Volunteers: 20 4. Senegal - La Fenagie Senegal 5. Senegal - Les Ententes Senegal Begin:October 5, 2008, End: October 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:SN-LE-11-3 Ententes 3 The Ententes is a non-governmental association created by farmers. It wants to be an economic alternative for its members. Its aims are : an education work, less inequality in villages between Rich and Poor, stopping the emigration to big cities. Work: workcamp of immersion in small rural villages. Volunteers will be separated by groups of 2 or 3 persons and will be hosted in a family. They will participate to the daily tasks of the inhabitants. Accommodation: by host families. Qualifications: very good french speaking. Terminal/Region: arriving between the 1th and the 4th of October at Dakar. Extra info: 107 euros, local transport costs excluded. Number of Volunteers: 20 1. Sierra Leone - VWASL Sierra Leone Begin:August 9, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:SL-VWA-11-1 ENVI, CONS Planting - Sierra Leone Work: i. Building Construction, Gardening, Tree Planting, Women and Children’s Rights Sensitisation Study: Environment Accommodation: Volunteer will be accommodated in a simple and pleasant room with some conveniences. Language: English Terminal/Region: Maburveh Village, 48km from Freetown (National Ca Number of Volunteers: 10 2. Sierra Leone - VWASL Sierra Leone Begin:August 30, 2008, End: September 13, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:SL-VWA-11-2 Maburveh Village, S/Leone Work: Building Construction. Gardening, Study Tour of three VWASL community villages. HIV/Aids Sensitisation Study: Environment, Construction & Health Accommodation: Accommodation here is normally in community buildings a school, a 182 community centre and in VWASL camp house once it is ready. Language: English Terminal/Region: Maburveh Village, 48km from Freetown (National Capital Extra info: 150 Euros or 200 USD made by volunteer on arrival in Freetown) Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:April 18, 2008, End: May 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TZ-UVI-6-135 Lake Manyara- ARUSHA Work: Campers will be working on creating fire breaks control between the village boarder corridor and Lake Manyara National Park. Other activities will be tree planting and environment education program for local Youths Study: Preservation of environment and sustainable development Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Lake Manyara- ARUSHA Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 10 2. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:April 18, 2008, End: May 3, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TZ-UVI-6-136 Mto wa Mbu- ARUSHA Work: Campers will participate in agriculture project at Mto wa Mbu. Activities will be cultivating, planting and irrigation. Local young people has been sensitised to go back to land as an alternative way of poverty reduction. Crops will be banana, rice etc. Study: Multicultural society Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Mto wa Mbu- ARUSHA Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 10 3. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:May 9, 2008, End: May 24, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TZ-UVI-6-137 Chamazi, TEMEKE Work: Campers will visit various Primary and secondary schools in area to plant trees. In these way campers they will sensitize the pupils and teachers to plant tree along their school premises and homesteads. Campers will also work to distribute trees to various local people for planting. 4. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:May 9, 2008, End: May 24, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TZ-UVI-6-138 Magole, TEMEKE Work: Campers will participate in tree planting in the area which was formally used a mining plots (Digging sand for construction). The aim of the project is to protect the land against erosion. Depending on the weather, more community will be organised. Study: Environment Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Magole, TEMEKE Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 10 5. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:May 30, 2008, End: June 13, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TZ-UVI-6-139 Mwika, MOSHI Work: Campers will be involved in tree replanting along Kilimanjaro mountain sloops to conserve water sources and natural vegetation. Other activities will organise around in the community. Study: Environment and Ecology Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Mwika, MOSHI, Tanzania Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 10 6. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:May 30, 2008, End: June 13, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TZ-UVI-11-140 Usangi, KILIMANJARO 183 Work: Campers will be involved in construction of a local school class rooms. The project is aiming to provide more room for kids to enrol in primary education next year. Other activities like tree planting will be organised depending on the weather. Study: Construction and Environment Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Usangi, KILIMANJARO Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits You may want to bring some Basic English learning books for kids/Young people from the age of 7 to 14. Toys, pencils, balloons, soccer balls, valley balls and other stuff which might entertain young people to learn will also be welcomed. Number of Volunteers: 10 7. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:June 20, 2008, End: July 5, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TZ-UVI-5-141 Mwanga, KILIMANJARO Work: Campers will help children and Young people with special needs to learn English during their school holidays. Campers wishing to learn Kiswahili (Tanzania official language) this will be also an opportunity. Study: Languages for peace and understanding Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Mwanga, KILIMANJARO Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 15 8. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:June 22, 2008, End: July 12, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TZ-UVI-5-142 Mwanga, KILIMANJARO Work: Campers will be teaching/Coaching kids on various sports. This will include soccer, volleyball, basketball and netball. Sports will help kids to grow healthily but these days sports has become employment opportunity for may young people, so this can help them in future. Sports are used as a tool to advocate for change of behaviours on HIV/AIDS and involvement of Young people in various development activities. Study: Community Sports Leadership Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English 10. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:July 11, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TZ-UVI-11-145 Mwanga, KILIMANJARO Work: The main part of the work will be construction of the health centre in the community. Study: Human recourse sustainability Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Mwanga, KILIMANJARO, Tanzania Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 15 12. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:August 8, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TZ-UVI-5-147 West Unguja- ZANZIBAR Work: International work camp is organised to celebrate International Youth day (12th August). This has been an annual event for UVIKIUT Accommodation: Campers will first participate in a day orientation, following on Youth forum, celebrating of the event and then campers will go to the community. During the forum and project work camp UV. 147.5 will focus Youth and Entrepreneurship. Project: Campers will be involved in construction of local school class rooms. Depending on the weather and availabilities of materials more community activities will be organised Study: Youth and Media Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: West Unguja- ZANZIBAR Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 20 13. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:August 8, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TZ-UVI-5-148 South Unguja- ZANZIBAR 184 Work: : This International work camp is organised to celebrate International Youth day (12th August). This has been an annual event for UVIKIUT Accommodation: Campers will first participate in a day orientation, following on Youth forum, celebrating of the event and then campers will go to the community. During the forum and project work camp UV. 148.8 will focus on Youth and human recourse sustainability. Project: Participants of this work camp will be involved in construction of school in the community. Study: Youth and Human recourse sustainability Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: South Unguja- ZANZIBAR Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 15 14. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:August 8, 2008, End: August 23, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TZ-UVI-11-149 North Unguja- ZANZIBAR Work: This International work camp is organised to celebrate International Youth day (12th August). This has been an annual even for UVIKIUT Accommodation: Campers will first participate in a day orientation, following on Youth forum, celebrating of the event and then campers will go to the community. During the forum and project work camp UV. 149.5 will focus on Youth and media. Project: Participants of this work camp will be involved in construction of school in the community. Study: Youth and Media Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: North Unguja- ZANZIBAR Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 15 15. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:August 29, 2008, End: September 13, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TZ-UVI-11-150 West Manyoni- SINGIDA Work: : Campers will be involved in construction of a local school class rooms. The project is aiming to provide more room for kids to enrol in primary education next year. Other activities like tree planting will be organised depending on the weather. Study Part: 16. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:August 29, 2008, End: September 13, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TZ-UVI-11-151 East Manyoni- SINGIDA Work: Campers will be involved in construction of a local school class rooms. The project is aiming to provide more room for kids to enrol in primary education next year. Other activities like tree planting will be organised depending on the weather. Study: Environment Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: East Manyoni- SINGIDA Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 15 17. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:September 19, 2008, End: October 4, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TZ-UVI-9-152 Chamazi, TEMEKE Work: : This camp will involve campers and Young people who are skilled or have an interest on music. This camp will involve teaching kids basics of music. During the project campers, kids and young people will be able to organised shows give messages to the public of various development issues including HIV/AIDS, Gender equality, Globalisation etc. Study: Children Development / Music Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Chamazi, TEMEKE, Tanzania Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an 185 opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 12 18. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:September 19, 2008, End: October 4, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TZ-UVI-5-153 Magole, TEMEKE Work: This work camp is organised as part of celebration of 25th anniversary of UVIKIUT Accommodation: The apex of the celebration will be on 1st October. Project: The camp will consist of both sports coaches and those who are interested in sports. During the project campers will be involved in construction of sports infrastructure in the community, play and coaching various sports to other volunteers, Young people and kids. . This will include soccer, volleyball, basketball and net ball. Sports will be used as well as a tool to advocate for change of behaviours on HIV/AIDS and involvement of Young people in various development activities. Study: Community sports leadership (UVIKIUTA 25th anniversary) Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Magole, TEMEKE, Tanzania Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Knowledge and interest on sports (any type of sports) will be an added advantage in this project. Number of Volunteers: 15 19. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:October 10, 2008, End: October 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TZ-UVI-11-154 Lushoto, TANGA, Tanzania Work: The host community is undergoing on Education improvement project build more school class rooms to increase the number of pupils enrolling to school, improving existing school facilities etc. Your participation in this project will help the children of this area to have access to the education. Activities will be Collection of building materials [Sand, bricks and stones] from different locations and bring them to the construction site, Construction of foundation to build three classrooms and Building walls. Study: Construction / Children involvement Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Lushoto, TANGA Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 15 20. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:October 31, 2008, End: November 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TZ-UVI-6-155 Mwika, MOSHI Work: Campers will be involved in tree replanting along Kilimanjaro mountain sloops to conserve water sources and natural vegetation. Other activities will organise around in the community. Study: Environment and ecology Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Mwika, MOSHI, Tanzania Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 10 21. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:October 31, 2008, End: November 15, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TZ-UVI-5-156 Mwanga, KILIMANJARO Work: Campers will be teaching/Coaching kids and Youths on various sports. This will include soccer, volleyball, basketball and netball and various kids’ games. Sports will help kids to grow healthily but these days sports has become employment opportunity for may young people, so this can help them in future. Sports are used as a tool to advocate for change of behaviours on HIV/AIDS and involvement of Young people in various development activities Study: Youth and Sports / Recreational Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: : Mwanga, KILIMANJARO, Tanzania Campers will meet at YWCA- Dar es Salaam located along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue dare s Salaam near general post office at 14.00 on 31st October 2008. Campers can be picked at Dar es Salaam airport on special arrangements. Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Special skills: Campers should have knowledge and interest in sports. Campers who are interested to learn sports or playing with kids are also welcomed to apply. Number of Volunteers: 15 22. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:November 21, 2008, End: December 6, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TZ-UVI-11-157 Mkoani, PEMBA , Tanzania 186 Work: The host community is undergoing on Education improvement project build more school class rooms to increase the number of pupils enrolling to school, improving existing school facilities etc. Your participation in this project will help the children of this area to have access to the education. Activities will be Collection of building materials [Sand, bricks and stones] from different locations and bring them to the construction site, Construction of foundation to build three classrooms and Building walls. Study: Construction Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 10 23. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:November 21, 2008, End: December 6, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TZ-UVI-11-158 Chake, PEMBA Work: Kazi za ujenzi wa Taifa is a local term used to describe the voluntary service scheme. The scheme is very popular among the villager and in this case volunteers will join the community members to build a school class room in Chake chake District. Volunteers are requested to be flexible since we might do more activities, you will be informed when we have extra information. Study: Construction Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Extra info: US$200 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Number of Volunteers: 10 24. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:December 12, 2008, End: December 27, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TZ-UVI-5-159 Magole, TEMEKE Work: Campers will help children and Young people with special needs to learn English during their school holidays. Volunteers wishing to teach Kiswahili (Tanzania official language) this will be also an opportunity. Study: The Power of Language in Promotion of peace and Understanding Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, 25. Tanzania - UVIKIUTA Tanzania Begin:December 12, 2008, End: December 27, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TZ-UVI-5-160 Chamazi, TEMEKE, Tanzania Work: This International work camp will take place at UVIKIUTA headquarters base. As an annual event this will also part of celebrating the festival season (Christmas and New Year). Project: Campers will be involved to organised Kids programs, teaching English, drawings, playing with them. Kids will be from the age of 5 to 10 years old or bit older. They will be coming to centre in the morning and depart by afternoon. Depending on the weather, campers might plant trees with kids and teaching them ABC of ecology. They will also prepare Christmas party for orphanage and kids living in difficult situation. Study: The voice of Youth in the society Accommodation: Campers live in very basic and simple accommodations such as in youth hostels, host families, guest houses, empty residential houses, tents, school classrooms, tents etc. Language: English Terminal/Region: Chamazi, TEMEKE, Tanzania Extra info: US$250 and US$30 for orientation payable upon arrival at the orientation centre, cash preferably. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and study visits Special things to bring: You may want to bring some Basic English learning books for kids/Young people from the age of 10-15. Toys, pencils, balloons, soccer balls, valley balls, Christmas crafts and other stuff which might entertain the kids. Charity contribution of US$50 from each camper is welcomed to prepare Christmas gifts and party for Kids living in difficulties. Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:June 16, 2008, End: July 5, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TG-AST-11-1 Kpalime Work: - Renovating social, educational and sanitary infrastructures: volunteers will essentially do building work, woodwork and painting - Preparing and leading a group of painting and discussion with young people of the village on current topics such as children 187 exploitation; environment protection; girls education; AIDS writing and producing a theatre that may educate the population. This kind of workcamp often ends with showing of the works of the group of village painting, theatre production, dance and percussion, batik, ceramic…. Study: Construction of latrines & Reafforestation in Youth Center Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: The town of Kpalimé inhabits around 80’000 people. Here, you can find a post-office, telephone, fax, internet, a hospital, a market, banks, video clubs, hotels, bars and restaurants that offer traditional as well as European food and a swimming pool. It is a friendly town situated in 250m altitude. We will visit the arts centre and the weaving-ateliers of Kpalimé. Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 2. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:July 7, 2008, End: August 6, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TG-AST-11-4 Kpalimé, KLOTO Work: - Renovating social, educational and sanitary infrastructures: volunteers will essentially do building work, woodwork and painting - Preparing and leading a group of painting and discussion with young people of the village on current topics such as children exploitation; environment protection; girls education; AIDS writing and producing a theatre that may educate the population. This kind of workcamp often ends with showing of the works of the group of village painting, theatre production, dance and percussion, batik, ceramic…. Study: Construction of latrines & artistic production Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: Kpalimé, KLOTO. Passing some goats, you reach Missahohé, a picturesque site dominated by the Mount Kloto (960m), from where you have magnificent views over Kpalimé and Mount Agou. Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 3. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:July 12, 2008, End: August 1, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TG-AST-11-2 Agotimé Nyitoe, KLOTO Work: Filling of sachets, putting nurseries in the sachets and watering them, land clearance, planting the seedlings. Volunteers will have to work 5hours per day. The are free in the afternoons when they can deal with cultural activities with the villagers 4. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:July 15, 2008, End: August 4, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TG-AST-11-3 Tové, KLOTO Work: - Renovating social, educational and sanitary infrastructures: volunteers will essentially do building work, woodwork and painting - Preparing and leading a group of painting and discussion with young people of the village on current topics such as children exploitation; environment protection; girls education; AIDS writing and producing a theatre that may educate the population. This kind of workcamp often ends with showing of the works of the group of village painting, theatre production, dance and percussion, batik, ceramic…. Study: Social mobilisation sensitization against STDs/HIV/AIDS Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: Tové, KLOTO - Kouve is a big agglomeration in Tagbligbo far from Lomé about 65kilometres. This village has his speciality; you can find how the inhabitant makes the local alcohol call “SODABI”. You can find the local dancing group and you will be enjoyed in participating the main population activities. Don’t forget that you’ll meet the typical product of Africa Such as banana, orange, avocados. Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 5. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:July 19, 2008, End: August 8, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TG-AST-11-5 Agrippa-Todzi, KLOTO Work: - Renovating social, educational and sanitary infrastructures: volunteers will essentially do building work, woodwork and painting - Preparing and leading a group of painting and discussion with young people of the village on current topics such as children exploitation; environment protection; girls education; AIDS writing and producing a theatre that may educate the population. This kind of workcamp often ends with showing of the works of the group of village painting, theatre production, dance and percussion, batik, 188 ceramic…. Study: Construction of nursery school (continuation Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: Agrippa-Todzi, KLOTO, Agrippa-Todzi is situated not far from the international road lead to the Togo- Ghana border near Kpalimé town. The name of this village implies its touristy aspect since it is situated on a hill in its impressive greenery and a mild climate. With a population coming from two different cultural backgrounds, Agrippa Todzi is used to intercultural exchange and offers great hospitality to strangers. The population consists mostly of peasants and has a high share of young people who are willing to develop their surrounding milieu Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 6. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:July 21, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TG-AST-11-6 Balanka , TCHAMBA Work: - Renovating social, educational and sanitary infrastructures: volunteers will essentially do building work, woodwork and painting - Preparing and leading a group of painting and discussion with young people of the village on current topics such as children exploitation; environment protection; girls education; AIDS writing and producing a theatre that may educate the population. This kind of workcamp often ends with showing of the works of the group of village painting, theatre production, dance and percussion, batik, ceramic…. Study: Library Renovation & artistic production Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: Balanka , TCHAMBA, BALANKA is a village situated in the Central Region of Togo and far to 400 km from Lomé. The population is round 8330 inhabitants. The village is not far from Benin (5 Km). The population lives from agriculture. Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 7. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:July 24, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TG-AST-6-7 Togoville , VO Work: Filling of sachets, putting nurseries in the sachets and watering them, land clearance, planting the seedlings. Volunteers will have to work 5hours per day. The are free in the afternoons when they can deal with cultural activities with the villagers Study: Reafforestation/Environment Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and 8. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TG-AST-6-8 Gapé, ZIO Work: Filling of sachets, putting nurseries in the sachets and watering them, land clearance, planting the seedlings. Volunteers will have to work 5hours per day. The are free in the afternoons when they can deal with cultural activities with the villagers Study: Reafforestation/Environment Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: This village is located at 75 km approximately of Kpalimé and is located in the prefecture of Zio. The Gapé center is agglomeration gathering more than 130 villages Gapé Akpakpedomé is one of the villages whose dynamism of the Clubs of the mothers is to be encouraged. These women want to deal with themselves because of the economic socio difficulties, which they have with the daily newspaper. They already initiated a village case» local saving bank” and want to create green spaces for their daily need and financial autonomy. Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 9. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 21, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:TG-AST-11-9 Assahoun, AVE, tOGO Work: Filling of sachets, putting nurseries in the sachets and watering them, land clearance, planting the seedlings. Volunteers will have to work 5hours per day. The are free in the afternoons when they can deal with cultural activities with the villagers Study: Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: Assahoun, AVE. Assahoun 189 is small town located at the center of the axis Kpalimé-Lome. It is a crossroads city with a very hospital population. For more than two decades, Assahoun was useful as a city locates where ASTOVOT organizes its training week end for volunteers. Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 10. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 24, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:TG-AST-4-10 Kpalimé : ENVOL Work: The activities generally consist in leading the children in the different groups: drawing, painting and modelling group; singing and dancing group; singing and dancing group; tale and sketch group etc. The volunteers will have to work five hours time in the morning. They are free in the afternoon when they could exchange their knowledge with the local population. The volunteers can present typical cultural aspects of their country as songs, and can participate to community activities as sensitization about how to promote local development about hygiene and environment protection for their free time. Study: Socio- educative animation with mentally handicapped children Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French and English Terminal/Region: Kpalimé : ENVOL Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 11. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:August 7, 2008, End: August 27, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TG-AST-5-11 Kouvé, Togo Work: The activities generally consist in leading the children in the different groups: drawing, painting and modelling group; singing and dancing group; singing and dancing group; tale and sketch group etc. The volunteers will have to work five hours time in the morning. They are free in the afternoon when they could exchange their knowledge with the local population. The volunteers can present typical cultural aspects of their country as songs, and can participate to community activities as sensitization about how to promote local development about hygiene and environment protection for their free time. Study: School session Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French / English Terminal/Region: Kouvé, Togo Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 13. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:August 13, 2008, End: September 3, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TG-AST-5-13 Kouma Adame, Togo Work: The activities generally consist in leading the children in the different groups: drawing, painting and modelling group; singing and dancing group; singing and dancing group; tale and sketch group etc. The volunteers will have to work five hours time in the morning. They are free in the afternoon when they could exchange their knowledge with the local population. The volunteers can present typical cultural aspects of their country as songs, and can participate to community activities as sensitization about how to promote local development about hygiene and environment protection for their free time. Study: School session Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: Kouma Adame, Togo Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 14. Togo - Astovoct Togo Begin:August 16, 2008, End: September 6, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:TG-AST-5-14 Danyi Yikpa, Togo Work: The activities generally consist in leading the children in the different groups: drawing, painting and modelling group; singing and dancing group; singing and dancing group; tale and sketch group etc. The volunteers will have 190 to work five hours time in the morning. They are free in the afternoon when they could exchange their knowledge with the local population. The volunteers can present typical cultural aspects of their country as songs, and can participate to community activities as sensitization about how to promote local development about hygiene and environment protection for their free time. Study: School session and Socio- educative animation with children Accommodation: Simple, Convenient and Comfortable rooms Language: French & English Terminal/Region: Danyi Yikpa, Togo Extra info: Volunteers are invited to carry with them some games and anything that can contribute to lead the children. They can even present typical cultural aspects of their countries (songs, dances, games) Number of Volunteers: 20 1. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:April 5, 2008, End: April 19, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-4 Mwera village , Kakiri county Wakiso PROJECT BACKGROUND This project was initiated by one of the community member who had compershon for the disadvantaged children especially orphans who offered his house and part of his land to cater for the children. Currently there is piggery project, one cow and some demonstration plots for crop husbandry .There is also need for an MTV / LTV for this project. Volunteers will be accommodated in the project house. VENUE : MWERA ORPHANAGE HOME DATE : APRIL 5th to 19th 2008 ACTIVITY : a) Agriculture (Crop and Animal Husbandry Management) b) Looking after Orphans. LOCATION : Mwera village , Kakiri county Wakiso District about ‘ 30km North west of Kampala. NO.OF PARTICIPAN Terminal/Region: 15 PARTICIPATON FEE : US $150 Number of Volunteers: 20 2. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:May 3, 2008, End: May 17, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-5 Kabarole District about 300km in western BACKGROUND This project was found by the community numbers of Rweihamba Village in order to support the less privileged children in that area in terms of school academic ,medical care, clothing , beddings etc. Kabarore District in one of those areas with quite number of orphans due to HIV/ AIDS Scourge in the century. Most of these vulnerable children live with extended members of family mainly grand parents who are too old to look after them. It against this background that UVDA was invited by the community member of Rweihamba to come and help them set up some school facilities etc. for the project. The project is located near Mt. Rwenzori, Queen Elizabeth National park, Kibale Forest reserve and near one of the 75 crater lakes known as lake Nkruba. It is possible to see varieties of bird species, Monkies. etc from the project. Kabarole District as a population of 359 ,180 people VENUE : Rweihamba Destitute Children’s centre DATE : FROM MAY 3rd to 17th 2008 ACTIVITY : Construction of school facilities for over 100 children LOCATION : The project is located 22 km from Fort-portal town in Kabarole District about 300km in western part of Kampala NO. OF PARTICIPANT 3. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:May 31, 2008, End: June 21, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-6 Busia town at Bunyide village, ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION OF LWAGULA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AND TREE PLANTING LOCATION: The project is located about 30kms from Busia town at Bunyide village, Buhehe Sub County, Samya Bugwe County, Busia District on the border of Uganda and Kenya. Busia town is about 250kms from Kampala and one gets off from Rumino Trading Center to Bunyide village. VENU Extra info: LWAGULA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL DAT Extra info: MAY 31ST TO JUNE 21ST .2008 3 WEEKS NO OF PARTICIANT Study: 25. PARTICIPATION FE Extra info: $200 Number of Volunteers: 25 4. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:July 5, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-7A NAMALEMBA VILLAGE BUSIKI COUNTY VENU Extra info: NAMALEMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL DATE Study: JULY 5TH TO JULY 26TH 2008 3WEEKS ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION OF 2 CLASSROOM BLOCK, HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION LOCATION: NAMALEMBA VILLAGE BUSIKI COUNTY, MAGADA SUB COUNTY, NAMUTAMBA DISTRICT FORMERLY PART OF IGANGA DISTRICT PARTICIPATION FE Extra info: $200 NO OF PARTICIPAN Terminal/Region: 20 Number of Volunteers: 20 5. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:July 6, 2008, End: July 27, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-7B RWEIHAMBA VILLAGE, KABAROLE DISTRICT ACTIVITY: Further construction of the proposed school facilities for over 100 children at Lake Kanyanswinga shores and provision of basic nutrition, health care and social interaction to orphans in the area and repair safe housing for the elderly people who are the care taker of most of those destitute children. LOCATION: RWEIHAMBA VILLAGE, KABAROLE DISTRICT, 35KMS FROM FORT-PORTAL TOWN PARTICIPATION FE Extra info: US $200 VENU Extra info: KANYANSWINGA CRATER LAKE COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AND ORPHANAGE PROJECT RWEIHAMB Accommodation: DATE Study: JULY 6TH TO JULY 27TH 2008 3 WEEKS Number of Volunteers: 20 6. Uganda - UVDA Uganda 191 Begin:August 9, 2008, End: August 30, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-8A Lwemuna Primary School ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION OF 3 CLASSROOM BLOCK, HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION. LOCATION: Lwemuna Primary School is located in Bushakiro village, Bamutanda parish, River Manafa District former part of Mbale District approximately 260kms East of Kampala. VENU Extra info: LWEMUNA PRIMARY SCHOOL MBALE DATE Study: AUGUST 9TH TO AUGUST 30TH 2008 3WEEKS PARTICIPATION FE Extra info: $200 NO OF PARTICIPANT Study: 20 Information: UVDA was invited to Bushakiro village in 2004 to help the community to construct another new school building since there was only one school block of 3 classrooms and an office constructed by the government and the parents plus some old mud and wattle buildings constructed 70 years ago. Number of Volunteers: 20 7. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:August 10, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-8B KIRIBAKKA BRIGHT ACADEMY ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION OF 3 CLASSROOM BLOCK FOR SKILLS TRAINING LESSONS AND A STORE. LOCATION: KIRIBAKKA BRIGHT ACADEMY IS LOCATED AT NAKASWA VILLAGE, KAKUKULU PARISH, KASAWO SUB COUNTY, NAKIFUMA COUNTY, MUKONO DISTRICT, ABOUT 50KMS EAST OF KAMPALA CITY OFF MUKONO KAYUNGA ROAD AT NAMALIRI TRADING CENTER. PARTICIPATION FE Extra info: $200 NO OF PARTICIPANT Study: 15 VENU Extra info: KIRIBAKKA BRIGHT ACADEMY SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL NAKASWA DAT Extra info: AUGUST 10TH TO AUGUST 31ST 2008 3WEEKS The construction of technical Skills block is aimed at equipping students with skills for example carpentry and joinery, tailoring and designing, motor mechanics, shoe making cloth making etc. Number of Volunteers: 15 8. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:September 7, 2008, End: September 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-9B DABAN VILLAGE, DABAN ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 CLASSROOM BLOCK OF DABAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL LOCATION: DABAN VILLAGE, DABAN SUB COUNTY, DABANI CATHOLIC MISSION, BUSIA DISTRICT NAER THE BORDER OF UGANDA AND KENYA VENU Extra info: DABAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL DATE Study: SEPTEMBER 7TH TO SEPTEMBER 28TH 2008 3 WEEK Study: PARTICIPATION FE Extra info: $200 NO OF PARTICIPANT Study: 15 Number of Volunteers: 15 9. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:October 11, 2008, End: October 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-10 BAKASIBIRAEMBALE VENU Extra info: BAKASIBIRAEMBALE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTAITIV Extra info: PROJECT MPIGI DAT Extra info: FROM OCTOBER 11TH TO OCTOBER 25TH 2008 2 WEEKS ACTIVITY: ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION (TREE PLANTING) ELDERLY PEOPLES SUPPORT INTIATIVES, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND HIV/AIDS AWARNESS AND COUNCELLING. LOCATION: BAKASIBIRAEMBALE IS LOCATED IN MPIGI DISTRICT 30KMS FROM KAMPALA WESTERN PART OF UGAND Accommodation: IN MAWOKOTA COUNTY BACKGROUND Bakasibiraembale community development initiative project Mpigi was found in 2004 by youth members of Mpigi village some of whom are living and working in Kampala the capital city. Number of Volunteers: 20 10. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:November 8, 2008, End: November 22, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-11 BUWEMBE VILLAGE, BULUMBI ACTIVITY: FURTHER CONSTRUCTION OF BUWEMBE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND ENVIROMENTAL CONSERVATION. LOCATION: THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN BUWEMBE VILLAGE, BULUMBI SUBCOUNTY, BULUMBI COUNTY, BUSIA DISTRICT APPROXIMATELY 230 KMS FROM KAMPALA AND 25 KMS FROM THE UGANDA-KENYA BOARDER. VENU Extra info: BUWEMBE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL DAT Extra info: FROM NOVEMBER 8TH TO NOVEMBER 22ND 2008 2 WEEKS NO. OF PARTICIPANT Study: 15 PARTICIPATION FE Extra info: US $150 BACK GROUND: UVDA was invited to Buwembe to help in the construction of that school which was in a very bad state. Since them, several international work camps have been organized and the school has a number of class room from senior 1 to senior 6. Number of Volunteers: 15 11. Uganda - UVDA Uganda Begin:November 29, 2008, End: December 13, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:UG-UVD-11-12 FOOTO PRIMARY SCHOOL ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION OF FOOTO PRIMARY SCHOOL, REPAIR OF OLD SCHOOL STRUCTURE, TREE PLANTING ALONG MANAFA RIVER, HIV/AIDS AWARENESS AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION. LOCATION: FOOTO PRIMARY SCHOOL IS LOCATED AT FOOTO VILLAGE, BULEKYEKE SUB-COUNTY BUDUDA COUNTY, MANAFA DISTRICT, MBALE ABOUT 360 KM EAST OF KAMPAL Accommodation: VENU Extra info: FOOTO PRIMARY SCHOOL MBALE DATE; NOVEMBER 29TH TO 192 DECEMBER 13TH 2008 3 WEEKS PARTICIPATION FE Extra info: US $ 200 NO. OF PARTICIPANT Study: 15 BACKGROUND: Footo primary school is located on one of the slopes of Mt. Elgon near the boarder of Kenya and Uganda. Number of Volunteers: 15 1. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:April 30, 2008, End: May 14, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-1 Kyalalankuba Community school Work: Molding bricks for construction for the extension of a one classroom block at Kyalalankuba community school. Volunteers will also do other light work at the community school. Volunteers will also be expected to work with kids. Study: Construction Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Volunteers sleep in tents, classrooms, dormitories and simple guesthouse. What an experience to try out new way of life in a new environment. It brings new knowledge and strengthens one’s tolerance levels and gives an understanding of the existence of differences. Language: English Terminal/Region: Kyalalankuba Community school. About 4 kilometers from the town centre. Solwezi is about 600 kilometers from Lusaka. Extra info: The work camp participation fee is 210 Euro, a cheaper way of touring Zambia while contributing to community development. Volunteers pay cash direct to YAZ office on arrival. Volunteers are advised to carry extra 20 Euro for airport transfer. A taxi is about 20 Euro from the airport to YAZ offices. Please use only taxis that are painted Blue and white, which is the official color for all public transport in Zambia. Food Volunteers are encouraged to prepare food in the camp. Some of the dishes prepared in the camp include Zambian dishes and other global dishes depending on the volunteers and where they are coming from. Sharing of culture is encouraged in this manner hence allowing volunteers to be oriented to the global culture and reducing cultural shock. Number of Volunteers: 20 2. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:June 11, 2008, End: June 24, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-2 Mongu Work: Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Volunteers sleep in tents, classrooms, dormitories and simple guesthouse. What an experience to try out new way of life in a new environment. It brings new knowledge and strengthens one’s tolerance levels and gives an understanding of the existence of differences. Language: English Terminal/Region: Mongu is located in the Western Province boarding the Kafue National Park. It is about 581 Km away from the capital city Lusaka. Mongu is one of the busiest destinations for tourists coming to attend the famous Kuomboka Traditional Ceremony. Extra info: The work camp participation fee is 210 Euro, a cheaper way of touring Zambia while contributing to community development. Volunteers pay cash direct to YAZ office on arrival. Volunteers are advised to carry extra 20 Euro for airport transfer. A taxi is about 20 Euro from the airport to YAZ offices. Please use only taxis that are painted Blue and white, which is the official color for all public transport in Zambia. Food Volunteers are encouraged to prepare food in the camp. Some of the dishes prepared in the camp include Zambian dishes and other global dishes depending on the volunteers and where they are coming from. Sharing of culture is encouraged in this manner hence allowing volunteers to be oriented to the global culture and reducing cultural shock. Number of Volunteers: 15 3. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:July 4, 2008, End: July 17, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-3 Livingstone Work: Landscaping at Maramba Youth Center and HIV/AIDS outreach activities. Other work will be planning interesting indoor and out door activities for the youth and children. Volunteers should be self motivated, able to plan interesting and exciting games, motivation workshops, music and singing competition etc for the Youth. Let’s have fun while imparting and sharing knowledge. Study: Construction Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Volunteers sleep in tents, classrooms, dormitories and simple guesthouse. What an experience to try out new way of life in a new environment. It brings new knowledge and strengthens one’s tolerance levels and gives an understanding of the existence of differences. Language: English Terminal/Region: 15 Km from Livingstone town and 38 Km from the Mighty Victoria Falls. It is about 472 Km from the capital city Lusaka. Extra info: The work camp participation fee is 210 Euro, a cheaper way of touring Zambia while contributing to community development. Volunteers pay cash direct to YAZ office on arrival. Volunteers are advised to carry extra 20 Euro for airport transfer. A taxi is about 20 Euro from the airport to YAZ offices. Please use only taxis that are painted Blue and white, which is the official color for all public transport in Zambia. Food Volunteers are encouraged to prepare food in the camp. Some of the dishes prepared in the camp include Zambian dishes and other global dishes depending on the volunteers and where they are coming from. Sharing of culture is encouraged in this manner hence allowing volunteers to be oriented to the global culture and reducing cultural shock. Number of Volunteers: 20 4. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:July 14, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-4 Kyalalankuba Community school Work: Setting and laying the foundation for the Building of one classroom block in Kyalalankuba. Volunteers will also do other light work. Study: Construction of Classrooms Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Volunteers sleep in tents, classrooms, dormitories and simple guesthouse. What an experience to try out new way of life in a new 193 environment. It brings new knowledge and strengthens one’s tolerance levels and gives an understanding of the existence of differences. Language: English Terminal/Region: Kyalalankuba is located in North Western province 600 Km away from the capital city Lusaka. Kyalalankuba is located 4Km away from Solwezi town centre Extra info: The work camp participation fee is 210 Euro, a cheaper way of touring Zambia while contributing to community development. Volunteers pay cash direct to YAZ office on arrival. Volunteers are advised to carry extra 20 Euro for airport transfer. A taxi is about 20 Euro from the airport to YAZ offices. Please use only taxis that are painted Blue and white, which is the official color for all public transport in Zambia. Food Volunteers are encouraged to prepare food in the camp. Some of the dishes prepared in the camp include Zambian dishes and other global dishes depending on the volunteers and where they are coming from. Sharing of culture is encouraged in this manner hence allowing volunteers to be oriented to the global culture and reducing cultural shock. Number of Volunteers: 20 5. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 4, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-6 Ndola - Copperbelt Province Work: To be advised soon. Study: Later Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Volunteers sleep in tents, classrooms, dormitories and simple guesthouse. What an experience to try out new way of life in a new environment. It brings new knowledge and strengthens one’s tolerance levels and gives an understanding of the existence of differences. Language: English Terminal/Region: Ndola is located in the heart of the copper belt province 321 km from the capital city Lusaka. The International airport in Ndola is about 20 km from the city centre. Ndola is second largest city after Lusaka and has the beautiful scenery that no one can afford to miss. Extra info: The work camp participation fee is 210 Euro, a cheaper way of touring Zambia while contributing to community development. Volunteers pay cash direct to YAZ office on arrival. Volunteers are advised to carry extra 20 Euro for airport transfer. A taxi is about 20 Euro from the airport to YAZ offices. Please use only taxis that are painted Blue and white, which is the official color for all public transport in Zambia. Food Volunteers are encouraged to prepare food in the camp. Some of the dishes prepared in the camp include Zambian dishes and other global dishes depending on the volunteers and where they are coming from. Sharing of culture is encouraged in this manner hence allowing volunteers to be oriented to the global culture and reducing cultural shock. Number of Volunteers: 20 6. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:August 11, 2008, End: August 24, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-7 Mfuwe Work: Continuation of the construction of a 7. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:September 15, 2008, End: September 26, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-9 Livingstone, Maramba Youth Centre Work: Community musical concerts, cleaning orphanages, teaching children in different Schools about child rights, Child rights football match, debates etc. HIV/AIDS Outreach activities will also be done for the Youth in the second week of the Workcamp. Study: Together we stand up to Protect Children against any form of Abuse and Prevent HIV/AIDS among the Youth” Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Volunteers sleep in tents, classrooms, dormitories and simple guesthouse. What an experience to try out new way of life in a new environment. It brings new knowledge and strengthens one’s tolerance levels and gives an understanding of the existence of differences. Language: English Terminal/Region: Livingstone, Maramba Youth Centre, 15 Km from Livingstone town and 38 Km from the Mighty Victoria Falls. It is about 472 Km from the capital city Lusaka. Extra info: The work camp participation fee is 210 Euro, a cheaper way of touring Zambia while contributing to community development. Volunteers pay cash direct to YAZ office on arrival. Volunteers are advised to carry extra 20 Euro for airport transfer. A taxi is about 20 Euro from the airport to YAZ offices. Please use only taxis that are painted Blue and white, which is the official color for all public transport in 194 Zambia. Food Volunteers are encouraged to prepare food in the camp. Some of the dishes prepared in the camp include Zambian dishes and other global dishes depending on the volunteers and where they are coming from. Sharing of culture is encouraged in this manner hence allowing volunteers to be oriented to the global culture and reducing cultural shock. Number of Volunteers: 20 8. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:October 13, 2008, End: October 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-11 Available later Work: Renovation of a community school. Study: Construction Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Volunteers sleep in tents, classrooms, dormitories and simple guesthouse. What an experience to try out new way of life in a new environment. It brings new knowledge and strengthens one’s tolerance levels and gives an understanding of the existence of differences. Language: English Terminal/Region: 21 Km from Livingstone town and 38 Km from the Mighty Victoria Falls. It is about 472 Km from the capital city Lusaka. Extra info: The work camp participation fee is 210 Euro, a cheaper way of touring Zambia while contributing to community development. Volunteers pay cash direct to YAZ office on arrival. Volunteers are advised to carry extra 20 Euro for airport transfer. A taxi is about 20 Euro from the airport to YAZ offices. Please use only taxis that are painted Blue and white, which is the official color for all public transport in Zambia. Food Volunteers are encouraged to prepare food in the camp. Some of the dishes prepared in the camp include Zambian dishes and other global dishes depending on the volunteers and where they are coming from. Sharing of culture is encouraged in this manner hence allowing volunteers to be oriented to the global culture and reducing cultural shock. Number of Volunteers: 20 9. Zambia - Youth Association Zambia Begin:October 20, 2008, End: November 2, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ZM-YAZ-11-10 Kilelabalanda Work: Construction of a volunteer teacher’s house. Work to be done includes continuation of the construction of the teacher’s house. Study sessions and excursions to Mutanda Falls, the monument (ancient paintings and the falls), and Kaole Falls will also be done. Study: Theme: Together we stand up to Protect Children against any form of Abuse and Prevent HIV/AIDS among the Youth Accommodation: Basic accommodation is provided. Volunteers sleep in tents, classrooms, dormitories and simple guesthouse. What an experience to try out new way of life in a new environment. It brings new knowledge and strengthens one’s tolerance levels and gives an understanding of the existence of differences. Language: English Terminal/Region: Kilelabalanda, Solwezi is in 195 ÀSIA 1. India - SCI India Begin:July 9, 2008, End: July 24, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:IN-SCI-6-1 Kodagu (Coorg) Work: Tree Plantation, Cleaning and restructuring of playground, Interation with local people. A two-day trekking programme is also being organised as a part of the workcamp. Study: Environment Language: English Accommodation: : Simple Vegetarian food and dormitory accomodation will be provided. Terminal/Region: About Kodagu (Coorg): Coorg is located in the ghats of the state of Karnataka and also called the Scotland of India. 252 kms from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level lies Madikeri, the district headquarters of Kodagu. Coorg Extra info: Equivalent of Euro 150/ in Indian Rupees payable in Delhi, Omkareshwara Temple, Raja Seat, Abbe Falls, Bhagamandala, Talacauvery, Irpu falls Number of Volunteers: 15 1. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 14, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:ID-IIW-9-10 Bali Camp / Bali Island The aims of the camp are to get to know Balinese culture and tradition, sharing knowledge and experience in voluntary service activities, to spread out the ideas of international workcamp and voluntary service more to the young volunteers in Bali. Work: Cultural and traditional learning, school visit for cultural and games exchanges, language lessons, learning dancing, painting and traditional music. Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag and mattress needed, self cooking Location: Denpasar Bali Island. Meeting Point: KISARA PKBI Daerah Bali office. Jalan Gatot Subroto IV No 6 Denpasar Bali Airport: Ngurah Rai Denpasar airport Special remarks: Cultural activities, please be ready with your traditional clothes, costumes, song, dance, music, etc for exchange. Fee: Participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, materials and insurance during the project Number of Volunteers: 10 2. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:July 1, 2008, End: July 14, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:ID-IIW-9-5 BALI CAMP (Den Pasar) Cultural camp organized in cooperation with KISARA Bali. This will be the fourth cultural project organized there. The aims of the camp are to get to know Balinese culture and tradition, sharing knowledge and experience in voluntary service activities, to spread out the ideas of international workcamp and voluntary service more to the young volunteers in Bali. Work: Cultural and traditional exchanges like dancing, music, painting, languages, and school visit for cultural and games exchange, etc. Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag and mattress needed, self cooking Language: English must be spoken during the camp among the participants. Qualifications: Cultural activities, please be ready with your traditional clothes, costumes, song, dance, music, etc for exchange. Terminal/Region: Ngurah Rai Denpasar airport Extra info:Participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, materials and insurance during the project Number of Volunteers: 10 3. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:July 2, 2008, End: July 12, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ID-IIW-6-8 Karimun Jawa camp I / Karimun Jawa island The main aim of the camp is to increase the awareness of the local people and youth to keep their environment as well as the natural resource there. Work : school visit for environment education, games for environment education, cleaning beach with students and local people around, some preservation action, snorkeling, and other activities related to environment education. Special remarks : Very beautiful sea side and view, please stick on the schedule planned (volunteers tent to disappear during the project). Please be on time in the meeting point because the boat sails only once a week and impossible to arrange second departure also do not forget your bathing suits and sun block. Be ready for sun burnt J Location : Karimun Jawa island, around 4 hours by boat from Semarang harbor Accommodation: Guess house, sleeping bag needed, food will be provided Language: English should be spoken among participants Meeting point : IIWC office Jl. Jembawan Raya no 8 Semarang 50124 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, +6224 7603503 Airport : Ahmad Yani Semarang airport ; Train Station : Tawang Semarang train station Fee : participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, material and insurance. Additional fee of US $ 30 will be charge to the volunteer for the transportation fee to the island. Number of Volunteers: 10 4. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:July 16, 2008, End: July 26, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ID-IIW-6-9 Karimun Jawa camp II / Karimun Jawa island The main aim of the camp is to increase the awareness of the local people and youth to keep their environment as well as the natural resource there. Work : school visit for environment education, games for environment education, cleaning beach with students and local people around, some preservation action, snorkeling, and other activities related to environment education. Special remarks : Very beautiful sea side and view, please stick on the schedule planned (volunteers tent to disappear during the project). Please be on time in the meeting point because the boat sails only once a week and impossible to arrange second departure also do not forget your bathing suits and sun block. Be ready for sun burnt J Location : Karimun Jawa island, around 4 hours by boat from Semarang harbor Accommodation: Guess house, sleeping bag needed, food will be provided Language: English should be spoken among participants Meeting point : IIWC office Jl. 196 Jembawan Raya no 8 Semarang 50124 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, +6224 7603503 Airport : Ahmad Yani Semarang airport ; Train Station : Tawang Semarang train station Fee : participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, material and insurance. Additional fee of US $ 30 will be charge to the volunteer for the transportation fee to the island. Number of Volunteers: 10 5. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:July 31, 2008, End: August 13, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:ID-IIW-9-11 Prambanan Camp / Prambanan Project: This is the first project in Prambanan temple the project will get help from expert archaeologist, volunteers will help to rebuild the temple, Prambanan temple is one of the amaze herritage from Indonesian ancestors, the temple still in under construction because the earthquake in Yogyakarta last time, Prambanan also as the most favorite tourist object. The main aims of the camp is to help the archaeologists to rebuild Prambanan temple Work: construction work, cultural exchange among participants and local people around, etc. Special remarks : construction work, be ready with hard work, volunteers will work totally in outside sun burn will easy to get prepare your sun block. J Location: . Accommodation: Host family, need sleeping bag, self cooking Language: English should be spoken among participants Meeting point : IIWC office Jl. Jembawan Raya no 8 Semarang 50124 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, +6224 7603503 Airport : Ahmad Yani Semarang airport ; Train Station : Tawang Semarang train station Fee : participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, material and insurance Number of Volunteers: 10 6. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:August 6, 2008, End: August 19, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:ID-IIW-4-12 Surabaya camp / Surabaya East Java The main aims is to share care and happiness feeling with disable children. Work: playing games, funny performance, sing a song together, drawing pictures, coloring pictures. Special remarks : Innocent children, loves, cares, and patient really need to face the children, big smiles, and many ideas about games and performance also needed J Location: Surabaya East Java Accommodation: Host family, need sleeping bag, self cooking Language: English should be spoken among participants Meeting point : Surabaya East Java (exact place will confirm) Airport : Juanda Surabaya airport ; Train Station : Pasar Turi train station Fee : participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, material and insurance Number of Volunteers: 10 8. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:August 6, 2008, End: August 19, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:ID-IIW-9-14 Blora camp / Blora Central Java The aims of the camp is to increase the reading habit of English among the local students, encourage them to learn more as well as to learn Indonesian culture by joining the festival for Independence Day. Work: School visits, English Competition, Organizing Bazaar and cultural night, Discussion, crazy games for Independence Day, cooking session, games and cultural exchanges, etc. Special remarks: be ready to organize bazaar and English competition for students, many ideas for games, competition and cultural exchange. So enthusiastic local children, be patient and have big big smiles!!! Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag and mattress needed, self cooking Location: Mlangsen Village, Blora Central Java Indonesia. Language: English should be spoken among participants Meeting Point: IIWC office Jalan Jembawan Raya No 8 Semarang Indonesia Airport: Ahmad Yani Semarang airport Fee: Participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, materials and insurance during the project Number of Volunteers: 10 7. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:August 6, 2008, End: August 19, 2008 9. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:August 6, 2008, End: August 19, 2008 197 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:ID-IIW-5-15 Tandang camp / Semarang Central Java The main aims are to increase the skill of the street children, create activities that will attract the children so that they spend more time in the shelter than in the street, Giving the children other opportunity to make living rather than going to the street. Work: School visits, skill development for the children, teaching personal health and sanitation, games and cultural exchange, charity activities to help the development of children community center there. Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag is needed, self cooking. Location: Tandang Village, South Semarang, Central Java Indonesia. Language: English should be spoken among participants Meeting point: IIWC office, Jalan jembawan Raya no 8 Semarang, Central Java Indonesia. Terminal/Region: Ahmad Yani Semarang Airport. Special remarks: Street children area, please note that bad sanitation and hygiene should be considered. Discussion on children issues, bring some info. Story books, toys, origami papers, candies, balloons, will be interesting for the children. Fee: Participation fee payable on arrival; US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, material and insurance for accident during the project. Number of Volunteers: 10 10. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:ID-IIW-6-16 Mangkang camp II / Semarang Central Java The aims of the camps are to initiate the project of protecting the sea shore, increase the awareness of the local people and the fisherman to protect their environment and future. Work: Planting mangrove, mapping the mangrove conservation area, environment education to local people and children, school visits for environment education and Olympic games for environment. Special remarks: Very hot, be ready with sun block and sun burnt. Bring some ideas for environment education and Olympic games for environment education Location: Mangkang, Semarang Central Java Indonesia. Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag is needed, self cooking. Language: English should be spoken among participants Meeting point : IIWC office Jl. Jembawan Raya no 8 Semarang 50124 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, +6224 7603503 Airport : Ahmad Yani Semarang airport ; Train Station : Tawang Semarang train station Fee : participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, material and insurance. Meeting point: IIWC office, Jalan jembawan Raya no 8 Semarang, Central Java Indonesia. Terminal/Region: Ahmad Yani Semarang Airport. Special remarks: Very hot, be ready with sun block and sun burnt. Bring some ideas for environment education and Olympic games for environment education. Fee: Participation fee payable on arrival; US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, material and insurance for accident during the project. Number of Volunteers: 10 11. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia 12. Indonesia - IIWC Indonesia Begin:November 19, 2008, End: December 2, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:ID-IIW-11-18 Kedung Mundu / Semarang Central Java The main aims of the camp is helping out Griya Asa in conducting the guidance and education for Sexual Transmitted Infection and HIV/AIDS, increasing the awareness of using condoms toward the clients, and to increase the bargaining power of the prostitutes so that the client have to use condoms for the transaction. One important emphasize of this camp is to increase the awareness of the prostitutes and the client to do VCT (test for HIV/AIDS). Work: STI and HIV/AIDS education action, using condoms campaign, organizing HIV/AIDS Day campaign together with other volunteers and other NGOs concerning with HIV/AIDS prevention in Semarang. Special remarks: Bring some info, leaflets, condoms and other materials of HIV/AIDS from your country for discussion. Be very creative to approach the client. Accommodation: The office of Griya Asa, sleeping bag needed, self cooking Location: Kedung Mundu Prostitution Complex, Semarang Central Java Indonesia. Language: English should be spoken among participants Meeting Point: IIWC office Jalan Jembawan Raya No 8 Semarang Indonesia Airport: Ahmad Yani Semarang airport, Tawang train station Fee: Participation fee payable on arrival US $ 200 covering accommodation, meals, transportation, materials and insurance during the project Number of Volunteers: 10 1. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:May 24, 2008, End: June 1, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-33 198 Shirakami 2 NICE/6,33 Shirakami 2 (Aomori) 24/05-01/06 ENVI 7 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS) since 06. The Shirakami Mountains is a huge mountainous area and one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees. It was registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993 and SMPS aims to help preserving the natural beauty of the Shirakami Mountains, so we try to maintain this forest by the global voluntary power! Work: We will do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) Cutting glasses to improve ecological richness of the forest and 2) Maintain the forest with the villagers. We will also help local farmers. Part of Greening Asia. Study: Similar kind of activities in each country and Greening Asia. Bring some info.! Accommodation: A simple house. SB! CV Language: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). Terminal/Region: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus) Language: Exchange parties, excursion, etc. Qualifications: volunteers must be prepared to work outside in good and bad weather and have motivation to actively work in the forests with local people! Number of Volunteers: 4 2. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:May 30, 2008, End: June 12, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-31 Shirakawa-Go NICE/31 Shirakawa-Go (Gifu) 30/05-12/06 ENVI 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with Toyota Shirakawa-Go Eco Institute (TSEI) since 2006. This NPO run by some environmental NPOs, the local government and TOYOTA since 2005. It has 172 ha of land and organize various types of nature protection, cultural activities and nature discovery programs. They expect voluntary power and fresh wind to the workcamp, for example, to improve the sanctuary (edible glass garden) for endangered Gifu butterflies by enabling flowers grown more easily. Work: We’ll do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) Cutting glasses to improve ecological richness of the forest, 2) Planting trees with the villagers to recover the forest in the hill of soils which was produced by the big road construction and 3) Improving the sanctuary for the butterflies. Study: Merits and demerits as the World Heritages and future plan of TSEI. Bring some info.! P: International cooking parties, excursions, etc. Accommodation: A house with a steep rafter roof (World heritage!!) and Employee’s lodgings. SB! MP Language: A small, mountain village famous for its beautiful and traditional buildings registered as the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1995. 96% of the land is forest here! 2 hours from Takayama. Terminal/Region: Nagoya (3 hours by express train & bus). From Tokyo, 7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus. Qualifications: Motivation to nature protection Number of Volunteers: 5 3. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:June 22, 2008, End: June 30, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-35 Shirakami 3 NICE/6,35 Shirakami 3 (Aomori) 22/06-30/06 ENVI 7 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS) since 06. The Shirakami Mountains is a huge mountainous area and one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees. It was registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993 and SMPS aims to help preserving the natural beauty of the Shirakami Mountains, so we try to maintain this forest by the global voluntary power! Work: We will do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) Cutting glasses to improve ecological richness of the forest and 2) Maintain the forest with the villagers. We will also help local farmers. Part of Greening Asia. We will also support to organize a symposium about the Shirakami Mountains. Study: Similar kind of activities in each country and Greening Asia. Bring some info.! Accommodation: A simple house. SB! CV Language: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). Terminal/Region: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus) Language: Exchange parties, excursion, etc. Qualifications: volunteers must be prepared to work outside in good and bad weather and have motivation to actively work in the forests with local people! Number of Volunteers: 4 4. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:June 25, 2008, End: July 8, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-36 Maki 1 NICE/11,36 Maki 1 (Nagano) 25/06-08/07 AGRI 8 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with Maki Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG) since 00. KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative. Maki Farm has 5-10 members and is located in a very isolated area (not accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains), so once it became an abandon village in 1970s. Work: We will help their organic farming (weeding in rice and vegetable fields, planting vegetables, taking care of goats and chicken) and also carry the things from the town, renovate the trails, help their house work, etc. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:3018:00 with some brakes) and hard. Study: Similar type of communities in each country and their networking. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Building for volunteers in the farm. CV. SB! There are some gas, electricity and water! Language: Very isolated, but beautiful place near “Japanese Northern Alps”. About 900 meters asl. There are something remained here that most of Japanese areas have lost in modernization. Terminal/Region: From Tokyo, 4 hours by express train or 8-10 hours by bus and train. Language: Visit to the elementary school, foot 199 ball and baseball (optional), exchange party, etc. Qualifications: Physically strength. Agricultural or architectural skills are welcome! Motivation letter is needed! Number of Volunteers: 4 5. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:June 27, 2008, End: July 10, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-37 Special G8 Workcamp Special project ONLY for G8 countries!!! NICE/6,37 Special G8 Workcamp (Hokkaido) 27/06-10/07 ENVI 10 vols. (7 int.) Newly organized together with Hokkaido International exchange Foundation (HIF), CCIVS, NVDA in strong cooperation with UNESCO and many others. G8 Summit will be held in Toyako, Hokkaido in 07-09 July and this is a special project to the summit 7 years after the similar practice in Italy. We aim to promote actions to prevent climate change all over the world and international voluntary service by utilizing this opportunity. Tanabata is a Japanese traditional custom to hang wish on bamboo trees. Work: We will mainly promote WTA (World Tanabata Action) to plant seeds/ seedlings and write “my action” on the papers, in elementary schools, Indigenous people’s Summit, Alternative Summit by NGOs, etc. and make an art by the papers collected from all over the world to be submitted to G8/ UN leaders.. Study: Global warming. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Mountain hut, forest center, public building, etc. Be ready to simple conditions! SB! Often CV Language: Some places of Hokkaido (Toyako, Nibutani, Noboribetsu, etc. and possibly Sapporo for one day). We will move a lot that is hard, but also can enjoy many sights. Terminal/Region: Sapporo (3 hours by bus or train from Toyako) Language: Exchange parties with indigenous people/ NGO activists/ youth, hot spring, etc. Qualifications: ONLY vols. from G8 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, UK, USA). Participants need to be ready to enjoy a very hard schedule to move the places (sometimes by bicycle!) and try to promote WTA in their countries beforehand with their sending organizations. Active members of Workcamp Organizations are specially welcome! Motivation letter is needed! Number of Volunteers: 7 6. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:July 15, 2008, End: July 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-38 Kurikoma 2 NICE/6,38 Kurikoma 2 (Miyagi) 15/07-28/07 ENVI, AGRI, ARTS 4 vols. (3 int.) Organized together with Kurikoma Plateau Nature School (KPNS) founded in 1996 since 06. KPNS reviews relations of humans and nature, and is offering the place where happier life can come. They provide various nature-oriented courses, eco-tour, kids programs and independence support of the student who has difficult background. They have the eco-village plan, and environment-friendly life is practiced there for sustainable society. Work: We will do the various works needed in 7. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:July 18, 2008, End: July 25, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-39 Aya- Miyazaki NICE/11,39 Aya (Miyazaki) 18/07-25/07 AGRI, ARTS 6 vols. (3 int.) Organized together with a local group formed for this project that mainly consists of the local organic farmers and staffs of Center to Promote Organic since 99. This town is quite famous for promoting organic farming. In spite of such wonderful natural heritages, the population has been decreased, especially children are very few, so the main problem of Aya today is aging. We aim to activate the area by workcamps. Work: We will be divided into 2-3 groups, help local farmers such as cutting bushes and harvesting vegetables. We will prepare/ run/ clean the local summer festival. There are possibilities to do some other community works. Study: Attractive city planning. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Public hall. SB! CV. Language: South east of Kyushu Island. About 190 km of Fukuoka. This town is quite famous for promoting organic farming and eco-tourism by leadership of the mayor and some others. Terminal/Region: Fukuoka (6 hours by bus). From Osaka, 11 hours by bullet train or 16 hours by midnight bus. Language: Sports, exchange program with kids, etc. Qualifications: Interest in Japanese local community. Volunteers need to be able to ride a bicycle, and should not have any remarks on diet. Number of Volunteers: 4 8. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-40 Kuromatsunai NICE/5,40 Kuromatsunai (Hokkaido) 20/0716/08 KIDS 6 vols. (3 int.) Organized together with Buna-no-mori Shizen Gakko (nature school with beech forests) since 03. BSG was started in 1998 to promote quality and quantity of ecological education for kids and run various kinds of kids programs. They have a summer 200 vacation program around 27/07-15/08 with about 20-25 kids aged 8-15 where they enjoy canoe, playing in the coast and river, camping, etc. and want to put global colors which should grow understanding and passion to different cultures in those kids. Work: We will help to run this summer program by playing with kids, running cultural programs such as teaching your dance, songs, arts, sports, games, cooking, etc. and helping house works such as cleaning and cooking with professional staffs and other vols. You won’t have much free time. Study: Life of kids in each country to be introduced to the kids there. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Old school (you will sleep in the same rooms with the kids by turns). SB! CV Language: South west of Hokkaido island. Full of beautiful nature with national reserve of beech forests, a river and wetland. Main industry is cattle farming. Terminal/Region: Sapporo (2 hours by express train). From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship. Language: Exchange parties, excursion, etc. Qualifications: High motivation to work with kids all day and to run outdoor activities even in rain. Similar types of experience and Japanese speaking skill are welcome! Motivation letter is needed! Number of Volunteers: 3 9. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:July 20, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-41 Yasuoka NICE/5,41 Yasuoka (Nagano) 20/07-31/08 KIDS 5 vols. (2 int.) Organized together with Green Wood (GW) since 07. GW is a local NPO established in 1993 to promote education of children by experience in nature. They run a school for students from cities, first aid classes, kids exchange projects in the northeast Asia and various types of children’s nature experience camps for community planning. They have many staff members and also short term volunteers (for several days), but need a few longer term volunteers to run the summer program stably. Work: We will assist to run various types of 310 days children’s summer camps such as playing with kids, managing safety, food and other stuffs, helping kids to cook, preparing and cleaning the places. We will be separated to each program to work with local staff, so don’t expect to be there as a group. Study: Kids play scheme in each country. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Tents in the camping site. SB! CV with kids and the staff. Language: The south edge of Nagano prefecture and 80% of the village land is forests. 40% of 2,000 inhabitants are aged 65 or more. They have rich nature and a lot of fruit farms! Terminal/Region: Tokyo, 5-6 hours by highway bus and slow train Language: Various enjoyable programs with children, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Very high motivation to work with kids all day and run outdoor activities even in rain. Good Japanese language and a motivation letter is needed! You are welcome to come even earlier. Number of Volunteers: 2 10. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:July 23, 2008, End: August 25, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-42 Kodomo-mura 1 NICE/5,42 Kodomo-mura 1 (Oita) 23/07-25/08 KIDS 12 vols. (6 int.) Organized since 98 together with Kodomo-mura Project. They run Summer Vacation Kids Program called " Kodomo-mura" (Kids Village = KV) with 30 kids aged 8-15 every year where they play, cook and live in the nature as they plan to grow their independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and want to put global colors which grow understanding and passion toward different cultures. We need to be ready to spend 24 hours with them for this period except some free days. Work: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives. Then, we will help and live together with kids in KV such as supporting activities, teaching songs, sleeping and showing your culture. The kids will try to plan the schedule by themselves, so you will need to respect their ways! Study: Life of kids in each country and its activities. Bring some info.! Accommodation: A community center and Tents. SB! CV but sometimes MP Language: Small village in the mountains, in the very center of Kyushu Island. Terminal/Region: Fukuoka. From Osaka, 9 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus. Language: Excursion, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Volunteers should love kids and speak/ understand some Japanese language. Responsibilities, group cooperativeness and motivation are necessary! Specialist of games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience is very welcome. Motivation letter is needed! Number of Volunteers: 6 11. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:July 24, 2008, End: August 3, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-43 Shirakami 4 NICE/5,43 Shirakami 4 (Aomori) 24/07-03/08 KIDS 7 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with Shirakami Nature School (SNS). For the background of Mt.Shirakami, please see NICE/6,33! They have a summer vacation program with 25 kids aged 7-12 where they play, cook and live in the nature as they plan to grow their independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and want to put global colors which grow understanding and passion toward different cultures. We need to be ready to spend 24 hours with them during this period except some free days. Work: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives. Then, we will help and live together with kids all the time in the summer program, such as supporting activities, teaching songs, sleeping and showing your culture, performance. You need to respect their ways! Study: Life of kids in each country and its activities. Bring some info.! Accommodation: A very simple house. SB! CV Language: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge 201 mountainous area (130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). Terminal/Region: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus) Language: Excursion of Mt. Shirakami, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Volunteers should love kids and speak/ understand some Japanese language. Responsibilities, group cooperativeness and motivation are necessary! Specialist of games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience is very welcome. Motivation letter is needed!. Number of Volunteers: 4 12. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:July 26, 2008, End: August 8, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-44 Takane NICE/11,44 Takane (Gifu) 26/07-08/08 FEST, ELDE, AGRI 15 vols. (7 int.) Organized together with a local government since 00. As well as many other mountain villages, depopulation is serious here. The population has been decreased to only 650, so they started to organize “the biggest bonfire festival in Japan“ in late 90s but lack people to help preparation and running, so the workcamp has been appreciated as inevitable voluntary power for it. Also, elders who still maintain the landscape nearly alone in each area have been so happy to our activities with them! Work: We will 1) mainly help to prepare/ run/ clean the biggest bonfire festival (we may also make acrylic sponges and sell them to support other Asian countries!), 2) help elderly people by cutting fire woods and by working in the daycare center and 3) work in the corn fields, one of new special products. Study: Best practice to revive depopulated areas in each country and their networking. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Village center. You will enjoy a hot spring every day near the center! SB! CV. Language: About 450 km west of Tokyo. The nearest town is Takayama, a popular tourist town with traditional streets and architectures. World heritage of Shirakawa-go is also not too far. Terminal/Region: Nagoya (3 hours by express train). From Tokyo, 5 hours by bullet train or 8 hours by bus. Language: Exchange parties with the local youth group, visit to the junior high school. excursion, etc. Qualifications: Motivation to activate the village Number of Volunteers: 7 13. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:July 27, 2008, End: August 9, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-45 Showa-mura 1 NICE/11,45 Showa-mura 1 (Fukushima) 27/0709/08 AGRI 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with Terakoya-Hojyosha. They run an alternative school where they host kids who could not go to school because of many different reasons. This Showa-mura is a rural village and surrounded by rich nature, but has been facing on serious depopulation, and the number of vacant house and abandoned farms 14. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 1, 2008, End: August 10, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-47 Un-nan A NICE/11,47A Un-nan A (Shimane) 01/08-10/08 AGRI, FEST 13 teen vols. (3 int.) Organized together with a local group formed for this project since 06. We started an international teenage workcamp in Japan since 05, aiming to give them chances to understand about different cultures and build international friendship. In this area, the population has been decreased and especially, children are very few, so the main problem today is aging. We aim to activate this area by the global voluntary power! Work: We will help the local farmers by such as cutting bushes, harvesting vegetables together with them. We will also prepare/ run/ clean the local summer festival. There are possibilities to do some other community work. Study: The youth issues and education in each country. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Public house. SB! CV Language: Un-nan is located in the east part of Shimane prefecture, the area of highlands about 100 km from Matsue-city. It is a small city with the population of about 50,000. Terminal/Region: Osaka (5 hours by train). From Tokyo, 8 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus. Language: Exchange parties, excursions, sports festival, etc. Qualifications: Only 15-18 years old P Food: The additional fee of 20,000 yen should be paid on your arrival directly. Number of Volunteers: 3 15. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-49 Ogata NICE/11,49 Ogata (Oita) 02/08-16/08 AGRI, FEST, KIDS 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with a local group formed for this project by various people, such as local governmental staff, organic farmers and many local people since 02. Ogata town is famous for the tulip and the population was 6,500, which is incorporated as Bungo-ono city. In spite of such wonderful 202 natural heritages, the population has been decreased, especially children are very few, so the main problem of Ogata today is aging. We aim to activate the area by workcamps. Work: We will 1)be divided into 3-4 groups, help local farmers such as cutting bushes and harvesting Vegetable 2) join a kids’ activity which is held for few days and 3) help to prepare, run and clean “the Kodai festival” that is a very traditional festival. Study: Effective cases to activate depopulated areas in each country. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Public hall. SB! CV Language: Ogata is a very beautiful town. There is a big waterfall that is called “the Oriental Niadara falls”. It is located near the border with Oita and Kumamoto prefectures. Terminal/Region: Fukuoka (5 hours by train & bus). From Osaka, 9 hours by bullet train or 13 hours by midnight bus. Language: Exchange program with local people, hot spring, etc. Qualifications: Interest in nature, agriculture and the project of the workcamp. Number of Volunteers: 5 16. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-50 Namino NICE/11,50 Namino (Kumamoto) 02/08-17/08 AGRI, FEST, KIDS 12 vols. (6 int.) Organized together with a local group formed for this project by various people, such as local governmental staffs, craft man and farmers, since 98. The terrible religious Group "Oom", who caused a poison gas crime in Tokyo in 95, had try to live here BEFORE 95 though local people had been very against. Now, here is COMPLETELY SAFE, all of they have left away but the area is still damaged by a bad image, so they want to revive an activated community by utilizing international workcamps! Work: We will be divided into 4-5 groups, help local farmers such as cutting bushes and harvesting vegetable. We will prepare/ run/ clean the local summer festival. We will also join Kid’s camp, which will be held in this village for few days. Study: Activation of local communities by utilizing former school. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Walking Center (base for environmental education). SB! CV Language: Namino is a very beautiful village and in the center of Kyushu Island about 110km southeast of Fukuoka. It is located near the border with Oita and Kumamoto prefectures. Terminal/Region: Fukuoka (5 hours by train). From Osaka, 9 hours by bullet train or 13 hours by midnight bus. Language: Home stay, hiking on the mountain, hot spring, etc. Qualifications: Interest in agriculture and the project of the workcamp. Number of Volunteers: 6 17. Japan - SCI Japan Begin:August 2, 2008, End: August 16, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-SCI-5-3 Kosugi Farm, Yamanashi The farm is located in the mountain area 100 km west of Tokyo. In 1997, the first workcamp 18. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 18, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-52 Hanawa NICE/11,52 Hanawa (Fukushima) 04/08-18/08 FEST 14 vols. (8 int.) Organized together with KOBOSHA, a local NPO for community planning since 96. We joined the summer festival called “TORO NAGASHI” that is a memorial service for an ancestor by making a lantern and floating to a river. It is one of the traditional festivals in JAPAN. We will make large TORO (2 x 2 meters) for the festival in this workcamp. We aim to activate the area by workcamps. Locals have been encouraged to improve and to be proud of their community through past workcamps! Work: We will mainly help and join the festival by making four big lanterns “TORO” (2 x 2 meters) and hundreds of small lanterns together with local students. You can design big “TORO” with your ideas for this festival. It will be physically hard work. Study: Unique festivals in each country. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Public Sports Center. SB! CV Language: It is located at the south part of Fukushima (about 150 km north from Tokyo), small town, 80% of which are forests, about 150 km north of Tokyo. Terminal/Region: Tokyo, 5 hours by slow train Language: Home stay, sports, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Interest in making big lanterns “TORO”, Japanese culture and working with locals!! Number of Volunteers: 8 19. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 4, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-53 Unzen NICE/5,53 Unzen (Nagasaki) 04/08-17/08 203 KIDS, DISA, ELDE 12vols. (6 int.) Organized together with Unzen Social Welfare (a kind of half-governmental) Association since 94. The workcamp used to be "Minami-takaki (with the next town)", until we started only in Kunimi town independently, which is incorporated as Unzen city. The past workcamps were quite successful to encourage Summer Volunteer School (SVS) that are held for 3 days to promote volunteering and international friendships with 100 kids aged 10-18, and also helping a local summer festival since 00. Work: We will 1) work with the volunteer club of the 20 local girls and boys within the ages of 10 to 15 by helping for the elderly and disadvantaged people such as wheelchair users, etc., 2) care for elderly people at nursingcare facility and 3) work together with local volunteer groups. Study: Current volunteer activities by kids in your country. Bring some info! Accommodation: Social Welfare Center where we also have day-care facility. SB! Mostly MP Language: Small town, about 80 km east of Nagasaki, a very famous symbolic place against nuclear war. This town is very famous for football in Japan. Terminal/Region: Fukuoka (3 hours by train/ ferry). From Osaka, 7 hours by bullet train or 13 hours by midnight bus Language: Home stay for a few days, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Motivation to work with them. If you can speak some or good Japanese, it will be good! Number of Volunteers: 6 20. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 12, 2008, End: August 20, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-56 Shirakami 5 NICE/5,56 Shirakami 5 (Aomori) 12/08-20/08 KIDS 5 vols. (3 int.) Organized together with Shirakami Nature School (SNS). For the background of Mt.Shirakami, please see NICE/6,33! They have a summer vacation program with 25 kids aged 7-12 where they play, cook and live in the nature as they plan to grow their independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and want to put global colors which grow understanding and passion toward different cultures. We need to be ready to spend 24 hours with them during this period except some free days. Work: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives. Then, we will help and live together with kids all the time in the summer program, such as supporting activities, teaching songs, sleeping and showing your culture, performance. You need to respect their ways! Study: Life of kids in each country and its activities. Bring some info.! Accommodation: A very simple house. SB! CV Language: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). Terminal/Region: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus) Language: Excursion of Mt. Shirakami, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Volunteers should love kids and speak/ understand some Japanese 21. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 12, 2008, End: August 25, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-57 Kitakyushu NICE/5,57 Kitakyushu (Fukuoka) 12/08-25/08 KIDS 8 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with Kitakyushu Seinen Mirai Juku (KSMJ) since 07. Since the first Japanese large-scale steel manufacture factory was completed in Kitakyushu, the population has been increased and the town has developed since 1901. However, today the city centers is getting lifeless because of decline of the local industries. KSMJ would like to activate the town by youth and global voluntary power. The workcamp will be coordinated by the local youth, especially an active member of NICE. Work: We will join a Kid’s camp for a few days and help and live together with kids all the time such as supporting activities and showing your culture, performance. We will also try to involve a lot of people and hold an event for activation of the shopping street. Study: Activation of the shopping street. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Shinto shrine. SB! CV Language: The north part of Kyushu where the population is one million people. Terminal/Region: Fukuoka (1 hour by train). From Osaka, 3 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by midnight bus. Language: Excursion, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Volunteers should love kids and speak/ understand some Japanese language. Responsibilities, group cooperativeness and motivation are necessary! Specialist of games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience is very welcome. Motivation letter is needed! Number of Volunteers: 4 22. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 14, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-58 Fuji-Shizuoka NICE/6,58 Fuji (Shizuoka) 14/08-28/08 ENVI, AGRI 20 vols. (10 int.) Organized together with Chuo National Youth House (CNYH) since 05. CNYH is a social education facility, which aims to educate youth through a variety of group activities, experiences and study. It is located in the foot in Mt. Fuji that has been a popular tourism spot for a long time ago. However, a beautiful virgin forest that exists widely in Mt. Fuji has been lost by garbage that the tourist leaves and the illegal disposal. We will activate this project as a fresh wind. Work: We will do cleaning activity of Mt. Fuji with a local group that consists of 30 Japanese university students and local motivate people and construct volunteer House to promote voluntary activities. We will also help local farmers near the workcamp site. Study: The future plan of beautiful mountains in the world and their networking. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Volunteer House. SB! CV Language: Mt. Fuji is 3,776m high and is the 204 highest mountain in Japan situated at the border of southeastern Yamanashi and Shizuoka. It is the world famous symbol of Japan. Terminal/Region: Tokyo (90 min by bullet train or 3 hours by slow train) Language: Mt.Fuji climbing, exchange parties, sports, etc. Qualifications: Motivation to actively work and with local people! Number of Volunteers: 10 23. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 14, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-59 Ogi-Nigata NICE/6,59 Ogi (Niigata) 14/08-31/08 ENVI, FEST 6 vols. (3 int.) Organized together with “Morito”, a local voluntary group in Sado Island since 01. They take care of the school forest called “Furusato-no-mori Park” in Ogi town, the south part of the Island. It gives local people many opportunities to enjoy themselves in the forest at each season. Now, they are trying to focus on caring for the forest with local people. They expect youth and foreign volunteers to activate the area mentally and physically. Work: We will participate in the art festival called “Earth Celebration” and sell soba (Japanese noodle) with local people. Also, we will work in the school forests by such as cutting bushes and create recreation program for local kids to experience in local forest. Part of Greening Asia. Study: Unique festivals in each country. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Tents. SB! CV Language: 300 km north-east of Tokyo. Sado Island is famous for gold and Japanese crested ibis. Ogi is in the southern part beside from the beach, so you can enjoy fishing and hot spring there! Terminal/Region: Tokyo (6 hours by bullet train and ferry from Naoetsu port) Language: Exchange parties, excursion, fishing, etc . Qualifications: Some Japanese language skills since the camp language will be JAPANESE! Those who have experience to join nature programs with kids are welcome. Number of Volunteers: 3 24. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 29, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-60 Taishi-Tonda NICE/6,60 Taishi-Tonda (Osaka) 15/08-29/08 ENVI 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with local NPOs, “Association to protect nature in Tondabayashi” and“ Hamuro club”. Though 70% of Japanese lands are forests, huge forests are wasted since imported wood is much cheaper. Once we take care of forests, it’s better to take care of it for various ecology than just to leave it. As most members of this NPO are middle-aged, they expect our participation in itself. We will try to revive it in the global voluntary power! Work: We will work at 2 different forests. In “NICE Forest” where we also often have weekend workcamps, we will cut and clear trees, make trails, cut grasses and make a 25. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 16, 2008, End: August 29, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-61 Hoshino NICE/6,61 Hoshino (Fukuoka) 16/08-29/08 ENVI, KIDS, EDUC 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with a local group formed for this project by various groups such as a forestry cooperative, a local youth group etc. This village has got the 1st prize at the national contests for beautiful stars in the sky and for shelves of rice fields. In spite of such wonderful natural heritage, depopulation of especially youth are serious here as well as many other country sides in Japan. We aim to help nature conservation and to activate the area by workcamps. Work: We will work in the forests by such as cutting bushes. As we will contribute to nature conservation in Hoshino with global voluntary power, our movement will eventually lead to a greener world. We will also visit schools to raise awareness to protect nature! Part of Greening Asia. Study: Effective cases to activate depopulated areas in each country. Bring some info.! Accommodation: A community center. SB! CV Language: Small village surrounded by mountains, about 50 km southeast of Fukuoka. There was a national Summit (conference) for protecting beautiful shelves of rice fields in 2000. Terminal/Region: Fukuoka (2 hours by train & car). From Osaka, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus. Language: Home stay, watching stars, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Interest to protect nature and to exchange with people. Adaptable to enjoy simple life! Number of Volunteers: 5 26. Japan - SCI Japan Begin:August 17, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-SCI-6-5 Kanazawa Organic Farm The project partner, Ms.Yoko Kanazawa has been running an organic farm,Ukiashi-sanso to promote environmentally sustainable agriculture at a rural area150 km east of Tokyo for 13 years. She is growing rice and vegetables, chickens foreggs, and ducks for rice paddy weeding. The LTV placement by SCI-Japan startedin May, 2003 and the third volunteer is 205 staying at the farm at the moment but unfortunately will be finishing her service soon in the end of June. We are eagerly expecting the next the most motivated volunteer to this project. Work: Weeding, chopping wood, harvesting potatoes, feeding chickens and ducks,collecting eggs, repairing embankments around the living quarters Study: Environmental protection, sustainable life-style, slow life and slow food. Enjoy local hot spring and a day visit to Nikko, a famous tourist resort among visitors from overseas with a magnificent shrine and a lake. Accommodation: An old Japanese-style farm house Bring bed linens( futon, mattresses, are provided), work clothes(long-sleeved), shoes(rubber boots are desirable), a hat and gloves. Language: English/Japanese Insurance: The SCI insurance scheme provides basic cover for illness and accidents for the duration of the camp. However, you are expected to take your own person belongings and accident insurance as well. Number of Volunteers: 6 27. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 18, 2008, End: August 27, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-64 Kamakura NICE/5,64 Kamakura (Kanagawa) 18/08-27/08 KIDS, SOCI 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with Happy Kids Team (HKT) in NICE and an orphanage, Kamakura Children Home (KCH) since 04. HKT was started in 2004 since Child abuse was getting more serious years by years, so they organize weekend workcamps 1) every month in KCH, 2) 1-2 times a year for families (to prevent further abuse) and 3) 3-4 times for the foster family association by playing with their children while the parents are joining the seminars. They have monthly meeting in the office to study the issue. Work: We will work in KCH mainly to prepare/ run/ clean up their bon dance festival (you will also practice and show some performance together in the stage!) and also do some other things like farming/ playing/ studying with the children many of who are ex. abused kids. Study: Child abuse situation and activities in each country and global cooperation. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Church. SB! CV. Language: 30 km from Yokohama. Kamakura is an old capital city of Japan in the 13th-15th centuries and has a lot of attraction like old temples, green hills and a beach. Terminal/Region: Tokyo (60 min by slow train) Language: Exchange parties, one night home stay, excursions, etc. Qualifications: High motivatito work with the children with special background. Similar types of experience is welcome! Motivation letter is needed!. There are some possibilities to organize an optional weekend workcamp for families near Kamakura on 16-17 Aug. (to be informed in the information sheets)! Number of Volunteers: 5 28. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 20, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Disabilities Campcode:JP-NIC-4-66 29. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 22, 2008, End: September 6, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:JP-NIC-5-67 Shiojiri NICE/5,67 Shiojiri (Nagano) 22/08-06/09 KIDS, EDUC 12 vols. (8 int.) Organized together with Educational Committee of Shiojiri city government since 06. The staff of the Committee has joined some workcamps and is an active member of NICE. The elementary schools in this city hold some classes for simple English conversation, but the children have rare opportunities to exchange with foreigners, especially non-native speakers of English. Also, we aim to introduce cultural diversity of the world as well as children’s life in each country. Work: We will visit and organize the programs in 7-10 elementary schools (mostly, one day for each school) like introducing each culture, children’s life, games/ music/ dance/ craft/ cooking, social issues, etc. We may be often spilt into some groups though we will do it sometimes all together. Study: Education in each country and future cooperation like Sister Schools Project. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Public building. SB! CV Language: Center in Nagano prefecture(north west of Tokyo)! High land surrounded by Japan Alps mountains and producing many kinds of fruits such as apple, grape, pear. Not so hot in summer. Terminal/Region: Tokyo (3-4 hours by highway bus). Language: Exchange parties, sports, etc. 206 Qualifications: Strong motivation in education and those who likes kids very much. Number of Volunteers: 8 30. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 22, 2008, End: September 6, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-68 Wazuka NICE/11,68 Wazuka (Kyoto) 22/08-06/09 AGRI, CONC 16 vols. (8 int.) Organized together with a society for the study of producing organic Japanese tea in Wazuka since 01. They are farmers some of who produce completely organic ones while the others do partly, but want to activate this area by tea in the future. The situation of organic farming in Japan is still difficult. We will understand tea, help them and try to involve more local people! Last year, we started to make a tea park that might become a symbol of Wazuka town in the future. Work: We will work to take care and think about tea garden, help their farming separated into some farm houses and organize a big one day event in Wazuka, which will involve local people in their redevelopment movement. Study: The proposal to the future plan of Wazuka and tea garden. Bring some idea! Accommodation: Comfortable public house. SB! CV Language: The most southern part of Kyoto, where is near the center of Kyoto and Nara which both are very historical and beautiful places. You should come here to see a lot of beautiful tea gardens!! Terminal/Region: Osaka (2 hours by train). From Tokyo, 3 hours by bullet train or 9 hours by midnight bus. Language: Sports, exchange, parties, school visiting, Japanese tea ceremony, excursion, tea guessing game, etc. Qualifications: We aim to learn and tell about Wazeka tea and activate the area by tea. To be flexible/ adaptable Number of Volunteers: 8 31. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 23, 2008, End: September 5, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-69 Showa-mura 2 NICE/11,69 Showa-mura 2 (Fukushima) 23/0805/09 AGRI 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with Terakoya-Hojyosha. They run an alternative school where they host kids who could not go to school because of many different reasons. This Showa-mura is a rural village and surrounded by rich nature, but has been facing on serious depopulation, and the number of vacant house and abandoned farms has been increasing rapidly. So, this group has been trying to restore and animating this area. Work: Helping local farms, flower farms, planning, preparing. They cultivate abandoned farms and repair abandoned school buildings, they want to develop these activities with volunteers. Participating in several local events. Study: Organizing nature activities. Please bring some information of nature school in your country. Accommodation: Building in abandoned school. Cooking with other volunteers by turn. Language: Showa village, a small village in forest area, the population is about 19,000. There is a hot spring in the village. 32. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 23, 2008, End: September 6, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-70 Satsuma NICE/6,70 Satsuma (Kagoshima) 23/08-06/09 ENVI 8 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with Eco Link Association (ELA). ELA wants to create a sustainable society through environmental preservation and achieving harmonious coexistence of nature and humans. They manage a forest equestrian club by utilizing the advantages of rich nature. They have a horse-riding classroom for various people such as local kids and disadvantage people. They want to activate this town by using this facility, so we will try to give our global voluntary power! Work: We will do the various works needed in the ELA and area such as making nature trail and construction work. We will also do some forest work such as cutting trees, cutting branches. We will join the horse riding activates. Part of Greening Asia. Study: Local participation to protect nature and Greening Asia. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Local house and pension. SB! CV. Language: South part of Kyushu island with rich nature. People are cheerful and many man like to drink sake!! Terminal/Region: Fukuoka (3 hours by train). From Osaka, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus. Language: Excursion, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Interest to protect nature and to exchange with people. Number of Volunteers: 4 33. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:August 31, 2008, End: September 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-73 Onuma NICE/6,73 Onuma (Hokkaido) 31/08-14/09 ENVI 10 vols. (6 int.) Organized together with Onuma Milestone 22, a new local NGO made by President of Fishermen’s Cooperative and Director of international exchange association since 04. Though Onuma lake has been a popular tourism spot for a long time because of its beautiful scenery, it has been polluted by over use of agricultural chemicals in cattle farming and erosion from abandoned forests with non-native trees. President of Cooperative has bought a forest and wants to revive it to original nature with native trees! Work: We will mainly cut alien trees that disturb growth of other plants and animals. We will also put some stones along the bank of a few islands in the lake to protect from the waves made by motor boatsfor tourism as well as check the pollution with some specialists. Part of Greening Asia. Study: 100 years plan of the forests and 207 sustainable town planning. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Cabin. SB! CV Language: South of Hokkaido island, in a national park near Hakodate city which is famous for romantic view in the night, especially for sweet couples! Terminal/Region: Sapporo (3 hours by express train). From Tokyo, 10 hours by bullet train or 30 hours by ship. Language: Excursion, exchange parties, one night home-stay, school visit, sports, etc. Qualifications: Motivation to actively work in the forests and with local people! There will be also a 3 months workcamp in 20 Jul.-11 Oct. with 4 volunteers who will join this one. Number of Volunteers: 6 34. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:September 2, 2008, End: September 15, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-74 Tokyo-ko NICE/6,74 Tokyo-ko (Tokyo) 02/09-15/09 ENVI 12 vols. (6 int.) Organized together with Green Volunteers of Tokyo Port (GVTP), since 98. Because construction plan was delayed, a reclaimed land became one of valuable natural place in Tokyo Bay with some ponds and many plants, so various kinds of birds gather there. It became a park in 1989 and GVTP has been improving ecological conditions and guide visitors to promote ecological awareness. NICE is working with them very successfully by international and weekend workcamps! Work: We will mainly remove mud from the pond, so their functions can be more active and more fish/ plants/ insects can live there. This work needs to be done in a short time by many volunteers that cannot be done only by the members of GVTP most of who have their jobs. Part of Greening Asia. Study: Global environment and Greening Asia. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Office building in the pack. SB! CV Language: Near Haneda (not Narita!) Airport in the central part of Tokyo. Though the park was originally artificial nature, has become valuable place for many birds and plants! Terminal/Region: Tokyo Language: Exchange parties with GVTV members (maybe, barbeque!), excursions, etc. Qualifications: Motivation to work hard for nature Number of Volunteers: 6 35. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:September 5, 2008, End: September 16, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-75 Kutcharo-ko NICE/6,75 Kutcharo-ko (Hokkaido) 05/09-16/09 ENVI 10 vols. (5 int.) Newly organized together with Kutcharo-ko Eco-workers, a new local NGO. Kutcharo-ko is beautiful lake in the north of Hokkaido registered in Ramsar Convention. It should be protected lake of international importance because of its high biodiversity and critical role as feeding and roosting site for Bird flying toward Siberia. However, the lake begins to be dirty by the change in a surrounding environment. We aim to revive this lake by 36. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:September 10, 2008, End: September 21, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-78 Minami-Uonuma NICE/6,78 Minami-Uonuma (Niigata) 10/0921/09 ENVI, KIDS, EDUC 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with Japan National Trust since 95. JNT was founded in 1968 and buys lands to protect nature and cultural heritage such as old temples and trains, beautiful beaches, etc. It has been conserving Mt. Makihata (1,967m) for 30 years where wild life & landscapes have been damaged by tourists though still very beautiful. We have activated this project as a fresh wind (e.g. some local climbers were surprised to see foreign volunteers' working and joined cleaning.) Work: We will collect seeds, maintain natural trails, revive ponds etc. on Mt. Makihata. Part of Greening Asia. We will also visit schools to raise awareness and actions for the local kids to protect nature in their own area and help local farmers such as harvesting vesitables one day. Study: Protection of mountains in each country and Greening Asia. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Tents or a mountain hut in the 1st week and a community center in the 2nd. CV. SB! Language: Mountainous, agricultural town about 170 km north of Tokyo. Famous for the best sake and rice! The top you stay in the 1st week is a kind of paradise with millions of stars! Terminal/Region: Tokyo (2 hours by bullet train or 4 hours by slow train) Language: Exchange parties, excursion, etc. Qualifications: You need to be physically tough enough to climb up the mountain and also to like kids. Number of Volunteers: 5 37. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:September 10, 2008, End: September 24, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-79 Shintoku NICE/11,79 Shintoku (Hokkaido) 10/09-24/09 208 AGRI, ENVI, CONS 8 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with Kyodo Gakusha since 98, a cooperative community where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who wants to learn farming or just want to live in the nature. They have five communities in Tokyo, Nagano and Hokkaido and grow animals and vegetables in ecological, organic way with utilizing bacterium. Their cheese got the 1st prize in the global contest! We will encourage their practice and share the spirit. Work: We will maintain a forest trail and a camping site and help construction of men’s dormitory with the supervision of the specialists. They need us since they are too busy for daily works. We will also work in vegetable and Japanese noodle fields (taking weeds, planting and harvesting). Study: Similar types of communities in each country and networking. Bring some info.! Accommodation: The community (female and male are separated). CV together with the people. SB! Language: Agricultural country side, 120 km east of Sapporo. -20 degree in winter and 20 in summer. Terminal/Region: Sapporo (2 hours by express train). From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship. Language: School visit, foot ball with local teams, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Interest and motivation to work and live in this type of community. Respect to their life. They also recruit volunteers for LAMP (Long And Middle term voluntary Programs). Number of Volunteers: 4 38. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:September 13, 2008, End: September 27, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-81 Hikawa NICE/6,81 Hikawa (Kumamoto) 13/09-27/09 ENVI 8 vols. (4 int.) Newly organized together with Satoyama Club Dongorosu (SCD). Though 70% of Japanese lands are forests, huge forests are wasted since imported wood is much cheaper. Once we take care of forests, it’s better to take care of it for various ecology and keeping water than just to leave it. And the Hikawa town is getting depopulation, they expect our participation and also to involve more local. We will try to revive it in the global voluntary power! Work: We will do various works to take care of the forest such as cutting trees, cutting branches, maintain the footpath, etc. Physically hard. As we will contribute to the nature conservation with global voluntary power, our movement will eventually lead to a greener world. Part of Greening Asia. Study: Local participation to protect nature and Greening Asia. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Local house. SB! CV Language: South west in Kyushu island. People are cheerful and many of man like to drink sake!! Terminal/Region: Fukuoka (3 hours by train). From Osaka, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus. Language: Excursion, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Interest to protect nature and to exchange with people. Number of Volunteers: 4 39. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:September 14, 2008, End: September 24, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-82 Iwami Ginzan 2 NICE/6,82 Iwami Ginzan 2 (Shimane) 14/0924/09 ENVI 8 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with “organization of green and water” founded in 1992 since2007. This organization establishes in order to appeal about the importance of a prairie and forest. Their working field is Iwami Ginzann(metalliferous mine for silver). It is registered into world heritage since 2007. they want to take care of the forests and prairie. Once we use the forests, it is better to keep taking care of them. Otherwise, the heritage will be destroyed by increment of bamboo forests. Work: We will do various work to take care of the forests such as cutting bamboos and grasses, maintaining the footpath, etc. Local people burn off the field for landscape conservation of prairie in march, so we will help to take care of it. Physically hard. Part of Greening Asia. Study: To protect nature and Greening Asia. Bring some info. Accommodation: National Mikame youth's house. SBN MP Language: About 250 km northwest of Osaka. Near Japan-sea Terminal/Region: Osaka (9 hours by train). From Tokyo, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus. Language: Visiting school, exchange parties, home stay. Qualifications: Interested in nature conservation Number of Volunteers: 4 40. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:September 16, 2008, End: September 30, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-83 Showa-mura 3 NICE/11,83 Showa-mura 3 (Fukushima) 16/0930/09 AGRI 10 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with Terakoya-Hojyosha. They run an alternative school where they host kids who could not go to school because of many different reasons. This Showa-mura is a rural village and surrounded by rich nature, but has been facing on serious depopulation, and the number of vacant house and abandoned farms has been increasing rapidly. So, this group has been trying to restore and animating this area. Work: Helping local farms, flower farms, planning, preparing. They cultivate abandoned farms and repair abandoned school buildings, they want to develop these activities with volunteers. Participating in several local events. Study: Organizing nature activities. Please bring some information of nature school in your country. Accommodation: Building in abandoned school. Cooking with other volunteers by turn. Language: Showa village, a small village in forest area, the population is about 19,000. There is a hot spring in the village. Terminal/Region: Tokyo ( 5 hours from Tokyo by bus) Language: Excursion, exchange parties, etc. 209 Qualifications: Interest in agriculture and the project of the workcamp Number of Volunteers: 5 41. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:October 1, 2008, End: October 14, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-85 Kurikoma 3 NICE/6,85 Kurikoma 3 (Miyagi) 01/10-14/10 ENVI, AGRI, ARTS 4 vols. (3 int.) Organized together with Kurikoma Plateau Nature School (KPNS) founded in 1996 since 06. KPNS reviews relations of humans and nature, and is offering the place where happier life can come. They provide various nature-oriented courses, eco-tour, kids programs and independence support of the student who has difficult background. They have the eco-village plan, and environment-friendly life is practiced there for sustainable society. Work: We will do the various works needed in the KPNS and area such as farming and construction work. It will be physically hard work. Volunteers will help with activities with the youth aged 18-25 years who has difficult background. Study: Unique nature school in each country. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Log cabin. SB! CV Language: Center of Tohoku area, north part of Japan. Kurikoma specified for the quasinational park can enjoy the beech wood and the alpine plant in all seasons. There is a snow of 2 meters in Feb & Mar. Terminal/Region: Tokyo (3 hours by bullet train or 9 hours by bus) Language: Exchange parties, excursion, etc. Qualifications: The site is a no smoking area. Volunteers should not have any remarks on diet. They are have very motivated to work with youth. Number of Volunteers: 3 42. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:October 15, 2008, End: October 28, 2008 Topic: Others Campcode:JP-NIC-11-86 Maki 2 NICE/11,86 Maki 2 (Nagano) 15/10-28/10 AGRI 8 vols. (4 int.) Organized together with Maki Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG) since 00. KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative. Maki Farm has 5-10 members and is located in a very isolated area (not accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains), so once it became an abandon village in 1970s. Work: We will help their organic farm by cutting thatch, threshing rice, selecting beans, taking care of goats and chicken and also carry the things from the town, renovate the trails, help their house works, etc. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard. Study: Similar type of communities in each country and their networking. Bring some info.! Accommodation: Building for volunteers in the farm. CV. SB! There are some gas, electricity and water! Language: Very isolated, but beautiful place near “Japanese Northern Alps”. About 900 meters asl. There are something remained here 43. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:October 28, 2008, End: November 4, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-87 Shirakami 6 NICE/6,87 Shirakami 6 (Aomori) 28/10-04/11 ENVI 8 vols. (5 int.) Organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS) since 06. The Shirakami Mountains is a huge mountainous area and one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees. It was registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993 and SMPS aims to help preserving the natural beauty of the Shirakami Mountains, so we try to maintain this forest by the global voluntary power! Work: We will do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) Cutting glasses to improve ecological richness of the forest and 2) Maintain the forest with the villagers. We will also help local farmers. Part of Greening Asia. Study: Similar kind of activities in each country and Greening Asia. Bring some info.! Accommodation: A simple house. SB! CV Language: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). Terminal/Region: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus) Language: Exchange parties, excursion, etc. Qualifications: volunteers must be prepared to work outside in good and bad weather and have motivation to actively work in the forests with local people! Number of Volunteers: 4 44. Japan - NICE Japan Begin:January 2, 2009, End: January 13, 2009 Topic: Environment Campcode:JP-NIC-6-0901 Shirakami 7 NICE/6,09-01 Shirakami 7 (Aomori) 02/01/200913/01/2009 ENVI 5 vols. (3 int.) Organized together with Shirakami Nature School (SNS). For the background of Mt.Shirakami, please see NICE/6,33! They have a summer vacation program with 25 kids aged 7-12 where they play, cook and live in the nature as they plan to grow their independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and want to put global colors which grow understanding and passion toward different cultures. We need to be ready to spend 24 hours with them during this period except some free days. Work: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives. Then, we will help and live together with kids all the time in the summer program, such as supporting activities, teaching songs, sleeping and showing your culture, performance. You need to respect their ways! Study: Life of kids in each country and its activities. Bring some info.! 210 Accommodation: A very simple house. SB! CV Language: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). Terminal/Region: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus) Language: Excursion of Mt. Shirakami, exchange parties, etc. Qualifications: Volunteers should love kid and have responsibilities, group cooperativeness and motivation! Specialist of games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience is very welcome. Number of Volunteers: 3 1. Korea South - SCI Korea Begin:August 9, 2008, End: August 17, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:KR-SCI-6-02 Mari School Work Camp, Ganghwa-do Mari School: It is an alternative school to the public school with “Life is heaven” as a motto. The theme of our program is “meaningful labor, culture exchange, history” encircling this community based project(work camp). The education system of Mari School is unique. It’s well-rounded curriculum includes not only common school subjects but subjects that are not popularly taught in public school education, such as oriental philosophy, organic agriculture, traditional music, environmentology, dance and carpentering. The school has also self-discipline and recreation activities for its students. There are about 50 students and 15 teachers in this school. The students raise vegetables in the garden by themselves and teachers farm paddy fields. They make their living selfsufficiently. During summer time they want much help especially for weeding and gardening. One of the project aims is collaborating with village people as well. Ultimately, this summer camp will contribute to the development of the school and the community, and encourage the students. Project: This project is made to settle down the school, improve its image and help the villagers have a 2. Malaysia - SCI Malaysia better school that they can count on in the future. Kang-Hwado, in Begin:November 21, 2008, End: December 4, 2008 which the school is located is a historical island in Korea. It is one of Topic: Environment the origin places of the country. And here Koreans fought 40 years Campcode:MY-SCI-6-1 to save the country against Mongol in 13th century. You can see Malaysian Winter Camp -Rural Lenggong & Urban many historic remains and prehistoric dolmens and also beautiful KL Exposure landscape of seashore and mountains during camp. All participants Code: MY SCI 6.1 Name : Malaysian Winter Camp . will have the chance to learn more about history of the place, and Rural Lenggong & Urban KL Exposure Dates : 2008 Nov also to increase their knowledge through intercultural exchange. 21 / 2008 Dec 4 Volt : 8 + 10 Locals Description: PVP, Work part: Participants will work in the fields with the teachers and ENVI, SOCI De : The camp will be held over 2 exciting students, garden the school and do the environmental and locations with work with a local community to rehabitate construction work around the school. You’ll be working averagely 6 an over-mashed lake with lilies in rural Lenggong, and hours per day. Study(Education) part: Cultural-exchange with general maintenance work at a disadvantaged institution Korean college students. Experience of Korean language, history in modern Kuala Lumpur. Will get an opportunity to and tradition. You are very welcome to share and spread your own experience living and life in the countryside and in a culture to other campers, students and villagers. Free Time: cosmopolitan city. Historically, Kanghwa-do has been an important place to Koreans Study: As a PVP (Pacifist Voluntary Project) camp . since Stone Age. There are many historical sightseeing places from Peace Education which includes programs, discussion dolmens to Kanghwa-do Convention in 1876. It will be the time to and sharing in the Taiping Peace Initiative, 99 ways to learn Korean history and culture. You can hang out with friends in Peace and Non Violence Communication (NVC) will be the ocean, in your free time. arranged. Accommodation: Dormitory of Mari school. Weather: It will be very Work: Clearing of a large man made lake from weeds in hot and humid(Average 27~33°C) with possibility to rain, so please the interior of Perak state and manual work including bring sun-block items and raincoat. Participation fee: clearing, gardening, cleaning, minor restoration and $60(60,000won). Work Camp Location(ab. 60km west of Seoul): paintwork in a disabled institution. The camp is timed to Mari School, san 281, Dokpo-Ri, Yangsa-Myoun, KangHwa-Gun, coincide with a traditional Malay Wedding and Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea. Contacts: [email protected] or participants would be required to assist in the [email protected] Phone Numbers: SCI Korea office +82 (0)2preparations, and to also to coincide with the Annual 706-0662. Mobile +82 (0)10-7979-2609(Sunny Oh, Office Manager Disabled Family Day (date of this event may changed) of SCI-K). www.scikorea.net / www.sci.or.kr Qualifications: International participants are expected Number of Volunteers: 50 to stay for the whole duration. Mixed age Accommodation: Simple accommodation with be 1. Malaysia - SCI Malaysia provided. Bring along sleeping bags, light clothing for Begin:July 24, 2008, End: August 6, 2008 work, swim wear and protection from equatorial Topic: Others afternoon sun. Language : English Terminal/Region: The Campcode:MY-SCI-11-1 KL International Airport is a convenient entry point. An Malaysian Summer Camp - Historical Taiping & express Train costing RM 35/= will take the participants Penang Peace Run to the KL City. More details will be provided for intending Code: MY SCI 11.1 Name: Malaysian Summer Camp participants Historical Taiping & Penang Peace Run Dates: 2008 Extra info: Participation fee of Eu 100/= will cover for July 24 / 2008 Aug 6 Vol: 10 + 6 Locals Description: the 2 weeks food and lodging and also all the internal PVP, RENO, DISA De : The camp will be held over 2 travels (except when they are on their own time) For locations with maintenance work at some historical 211 more infor- Visit http://www.scimalaysia.org Link to Last Year’s camp : http://www.flickr.com/photos/scimalaysia/sets/72157603 199568297/ Number of Volunteers: 8 1. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:April 25, 2008, End: May 8, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MN-MCE-6-4 Greening Mongolia-Ulaanbaatar and Buhug river Work: We will plant trees in Mongolian workCamps Exchange`s camp and some other place. This is the best season in Mongolia for planting trees. There are increasing activities by some organizations to plant trees but it takes a hundred or more years to be grown, so we should also join this movement by global power! Part of Greening Asia Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and Greening Asia. Bring some info.! P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: GER (Mongolian traditaional tent) and Youth hostel. Very warm sleeping bag! CV? Language: Ulaanbaatar. One third of population in the country (2.4 millions) live in this capital city. The tbemperature will be about 10-20 C, But be careful sometimes wheather will be changed lot. Sunny, sometimes rainy and windy Buhug river is located 45 km far from Ulaanbaatar. Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Qualifications:To like planting work and simple nomadic life. Mongolian speakers are welcome! Extra info: The additional fee of 140 Euro should be paid on your arrival directly. Number of Volunteers: 18 2. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:May 16, 2008, End: May 29, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MN-MCE-6-5 Green heart-1-Buhug Work: We will work on out side facilities of Base camp and some small construction work in side of houses Study: The informations and KNOW HOW for how to improve Camp condition. Bring some info P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: GER (Mongolian traditaional tent) and Youth hostel. CV? Language: Ulaanbaatar. One third of population in the country (2.4 millions) live in this capital city. The temperature will be about 15-25 C, But be careful sometimes wheather will be changed lot. Sunny, sometimes rainy and windy Buhug river is located 45 km far from Ulaanbaatar. Beautiful hilly area and real nomadic life Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Qualifications:To like construction work and simple nomadic life. Mongolian speakers are welcome! Extra info: The additional fee of 140 Euro should be paid on your arrival directly. Number of Volunteers: 15 3. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:May 29, 2008, End: June 11, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:MN-MCE-6-6 Green heart-2-Buhug 4. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:June 14, 2008, End: June 27, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-7 Orphanage’s farm-1 -Buhug river Work: We will work together with the orphans aged 12-15 to remove the weeds in the field like last year. Quite tiring but let's enjoy it with them! 4 groups of 30 kids come here for each 2 weeks in July and Aug. Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and the orphanage. P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). SB! CV with a local staff. Language: 45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is “BUHUG”. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain. Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Qualifications: To like kids and be flexible/ adaptable. Mongolian speakers are welcome! Extra info: The additional fee of 140 Euro should be paid on your arrival directly. Number of Volunteers: 20 5. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:June 27, 2008, End: July 10, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-9 Orphanage’s farm-2 (Buhug river Organized together with NICE (Never-ending International workCamps Exchange) and CCM (Childcare Center of Mongolia) since 2001. Childcare Center of Mongolia is the only, national Orphanage where about 300 kids who have no parents live and study together. They get much less financial support by the government than socialism age. CCM has a simple residential building and a big field where they produce vegetables such as carrots, radish, onions, etc. just enough for their meals all year (they keep it 4 meter under the ground for one year that is a quite magic!) The vegetables are very purely organic and very tasty and kids are very nice! Work: We will work together with the orphans aged 12-15 to remove the weeds in the field like 212 last year. Quite tiring but let's enjoy it with them! 4 groups of 30 kids come here for each 2 weeks in July and Aug. Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and the orphanage. P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). SB! CV with a local staff. Language: 45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is “BUHUG”. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain. Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Qualifications: To like kids and be flexible/ adaptable. Mongolian speakers are welcome! Extra info: The additional fee of 140 Euro should be paid on your arrival directly. Number of Volunteers: 20 6. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:July 10, 2008, End: July 23, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-10 Orphanage’s farm-3 (Buhug river Work: We will work together with the orphans aged 12-15 to remove the weeds in the field like last year. Quite tiring but let's enjoy it with them! 4 groups of 30 kids come here for each 2 weeks in July and Aug. Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and the orphanage. P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). SB! CV with a local staff. Language: 45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is “BUHUG”. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain. Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Qualifications: To like kids and be flexible/ adaptable. Mongolian speakers are welcome! Extra info: The additional fee of 140 Euro should be paid on your arrival directly. Number of Volunteers: 20 7. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:July 23, 2008, End: August 5, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-12 Orphanage’s farm-4 (Buhug river Childcare Center of Mongolia is the only, national Orphanage where about 300 kids who have no parents live and study together. They get much less financial support by the government than socialism age. CCM has a simple residential building and a big field where they produce vegetables such as carrots, radish, onions, etc. just enough for their meals all year (they keep it 4 meter under the ground for one year that is a quite magic!) The vegetables are very purely organic and very tasty and kids are very nice! Work: We will work together with the orphans aged 12-15 to remove the weeds in the field like last year. Quite tiring but let's enjoy it with them! 4 groups of 30 kids come here for each 2 weeks in July and Aug. Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and the orphanage. P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). SB! CV with a 8. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:August 5, 2008, End: August 18, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-4 Orphanage’s farm-5 (Buhug river) Childcare Center of Mongolia is the only, national Orphanage where about 300 kids who have no parents live and study together. They get much less financial support by the government than socialism age. CCM has a simple residential building and a big field where they produce vegetables such as carrots, radish, onions, etc. just enough for their meals all year (they keep it 4 meter under the ground for one year that is a quite magic!) The vegetables are very purely organic and very tasty and kids are very nice! Work: We will work together with the orphans aged 12-15 to remove the weeds in the field like last year. Quite tiring but let's enjoy it with them! 4 groups of 30 kids come here for each 2 weeks in July and Aug. Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and the orphanage. P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). SB! CV with a local staff. Language: 45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is “BUHUG”. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain. Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Qualifications: To like kids and be flexible/ adaptable. Mongolian speakers are welcome! Extra info: The additional fee of 140 Euro should be paid on your arrival directly. Number of Volunteers: 20 9. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:August 15, 2008, End: August 28, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-15 Kids camp-3 (Khandgait) Before 90, Mongolia had many kids summer camps, but decreased a lot. In somecases due to the financial situation it become difficult to run summer camp. We start helping these summer camp from Childcare Center of Mongolia who has been cooperating a lot each other and need our works! So we will help to run summer camp. To organize many kind of activity with kids and help to take care kids etc. We will support also financially by the budget of MCE and the workcamps. Work: We will organize many kind of cultural and sport activity with kids. Also we will help everyday’s work of Kids camp and take care kids. Also, some actions of Greening Asia (Asian action to protect forests)and Bracelet project (Asian action to decrease kids prostitution) may be organized. Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and the kid’s summer 213 camp P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: Summer camp house. SB! MP Language: 40 km far from Ulaanbaatar, Place name is KHANDGAI Terminal/Region: Beautiful forest area! Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Qualifications: Special skills working with kids are not necessary, but still welcome. To like kids and be flexible/ adaptable. Mongolian speakers are welcome! Extra info: The additional fee of 140 Euro should be paid on your arrival directly. Number of Volunteers: 20 10. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:August 18, 2008, End: August 31, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-16 Orphanage’s farm-6 (Buhug river) Childcare Center of Mongolia is the only, national Orphanage where about 300 kids who have no parents live and study together. They get much less financial support by the government than socialism age. CCM has a simple residential building and a big field where they produce vegetables such as carrots, radish, onions, etc. just enough for their meals all year (they keep it 4 meter under the ground for one year that is a quite magic!) The vegetables are very purely organic and very tasty and kids are very nice! Work: We will work together with the orphans aged 12-15 to remove the weeds in the field like last year. Quite tiring but let's enjoy it with them! 4 groups of 30 kids come here for each 2 weeks in July and Aug. Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and the orphanage. P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). SB! CV with a local staff. Language: 45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is “BUHUG”. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain. Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Number of Volunteers: 20 11. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:September 13, 2008, End: September 26, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-17 School-1 (Ulaanbaatar) Will be organized together with MCE (Mongolian workCamps Exchange) and one of the secondary school in Mongolia. Mongolia has 11 years Secondary school system. Until 1990 kids/students were study only Russian as a second language. But since 1990 we changed our political and economical system. Since this time we have chance to study 3rd language . But English studying is still very poor and MCE is always focusing to improve it. Work: The main work will be to teach English, song, game to the kids that can be advantage for them to find jobs and also to exchange with international volunteers, in the future. Also some renovation works. We may also do some workshops with them for Asian common actions 12. Mongolia - MCE Mongolia Begin:September 27, 2008, End: October 10, 2008 Topic: Children, teenagers, elderly people Campcode:MN-MCE-5-20 School-2 (Ulaanbaatar) Will be organized together with MCE (Mongolian workCamps Exchange) and one of the secondary school in Mongolia. Mongolia has 11 years Secondary school system. Until 1990 kids/students were study only Russian as a second language. But since 1990 we changed our political and economical system. Since this time we have chance to study 3rd language . But English studying is still very poor and MCE is always focusing to improve it. Work: The main work will be to teach English, song, game to the kids that can be advantage for them to find jobs and also to exchange with international volunteers, in the future. Also some renovation works. We may also do some workshops with them for Asian common actions of NVDA for forests and kids prostitution. Study: The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and the orphanage. Bring some info.! P: Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc. Accommodation: Youth hostel. SB! CV, Shower will be available every days. Language: Ulaanbaatar. One third of population in the country (2.4 millions) live in this capital city. Don't worry about the weather, we will work and live in a warm inside. Terminal/Region: Ulaanbaatar (MCE will kindly pick volunteers up at the airport!) Qualifications: To like kids and be flexible/ adaptable. Mongolian speakers are welcome! Extra info: The additional fee of 140 Euro should be paid on your arrival directly Number of Volunteers: 20 1. Tajikistan - Youth of 21th Century Tajikistan Begin:June 28, 2008, End: July 12, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TJ-YOU-6-1 The Healthy Lifestyle of teenagers - Yarzob, near Duschanbe "Youth 21" is an NGO based in Dushanbe. Our main activity is mobilizing youth in remote areas in the South of Tajikistan and we organize youth camps every year. This year we are organizing "Healthy Lifestyle and Debates" youth camp in cooperation with UNICEF in Tajikistan. The camp will be held in Varzob near Dushanbe, in a resort with mountains and famous "Varzob" river. The main aim of the camp is to raise awarenness among youth about Healthy Life style and enable them to debate on these issues. There will be about 40 214 young people in the camp during ten days. The camp consists of various activities like sessions, workshops, presentations, debates and cultural activities. Study: Volunteers will learn about the lives of the youth, will have the chance to hike in the mountains and get to know Dushanbe and its history. Before the start of the camp, they will spend some time in Duschanbe, in order to get aquainted with Tajik history and culture. Work: Volunteers will support the trainers, conduct seminars, organize workshops and organize cultural events. Volunteers are also encouraged to take initiatives to organize other activities and small projects. Accommodation: Volunteers will be living in the resort building of Varzob sharing a room with one more person in each room. Qualifications: Volunteers should have experience working with youth or be very motivated to work with them. Extra info: Camp participants understand English but the knowledge of Russian is an advantage. Extra Fee: there is an extra fee of 100 Euros for the camp to be paid on arrival. Number of Volunteers: 8 2. Tajikistan - Youth of 21th Century Tajikistan Begin:June 29, 2008, End: July 25, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TJ-YOU-6-2 Ecological Summer school - Dushanbe, Karatag mountains or Romit reservation Ecological Leadership Summer Camps have traditionally been a means for the most active and talented youth from the “Green Patrol Movement” to increase their capacity of education, skills and experience in ecological, leadership and volunteerism issues. Summer Schools in 2008 are planned for the leaders of 25 districts of Tajikistan. It is expected that 220 young people from all regions of Tajikistan will take part in four consecutive Summer schools. This year, for the first time, we are inviting interested volunteers from abroad, in order to exchange knowledge and skills in conducting ecological educational programs. Study: Ecology: common global aspects and current situation in TJ, ways of resolving ecological problems; Advocacy: how to pan ecological action and succeed in it? Renewable sources of energy & energy saving; New leadership programs: new educational approach; Ecological journalism: how literally/tactfully to bring information to the officials/key persons responsible for decision making process? Suggestions of volunteers??? Work: Preliminary preparation for providing the Summer School Programs; Educational, interactive and sportive preparation for the Summer School: Assisting the organizers to prepare the materials & information about European experiences of preserving nature/ecology and rooting that experience to the educational programs of the School The organizers request the volunteers to work out a program for one day of the School (conducting a seminar, lecture, entertain games or other actions) and submit their program to the organizers in advance Accommodation: Simple living conditions in the summer school camps. In the period between beginning and the ending of the camp shift the volunteers will be accommodated in a Hotel at the NGO ‘Youth 21’ expense. Qualifications: Experience of working in ecological and adjoining programs; skills in conducting advocacy campaigns in Europe; 1. Thailand - Greenway Thailand Begin:April 26, 2008, End: May 11, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TH-GRE-6-07 COST 2 Ranong The Ranong district coastline was badly hit during the 2004 Tsunami; the Natural park and the Scientific centre linked to it very damaged. Pitayasuwan Foundation brought about 400 volunteers in the region in relief projects and stayed active until now. In 2008 we will continue to support the activity of the National park and its Coastal Research Centre. Work: Different environmental activities, like cleaning some of the Parks areas, work in the mangrove zone and participate to the environmental education campaign they operate to the local population Study: The volunteers will receive information about the impact of the Tsunami in the region, its environment and population. Accommodation: Basic conditions, stay in one of the houses built after the tsunami. Sleeping bags required. Terminal/Region: Bus terminal: Ranong, Train terminal: Chumpon. International Air terminal: Bangkok or Phuket. Extra info: Extra fee 6500 Thai Baht Number of Volunteers: 12 2. Thailand - DALAA Thailand Begin:May 18, 2008, End: May 31, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TH-DAL-6-1 KaoPra, SONGKHLA Khao Pla is a rural area of Songkhla province, South Thailand, near Malaysia. We will join a group who try to take care of the forest, and save the water, make natural shampoo... They have also a learning center for their activities. They would like volunteers to help them running their activities and also who could bring them new ideas. The main work will be to make a trail in the forest together with the villagers, with sign as well as boards for visitors. We hope our involvment will give them more spirit to continue this important environmental work. Getting more awareness about environment is very important in Thailand. Accommodation: we will stay together in a local house Food: 6500 Bahts (about 140 Euros) Number of Volunteers: 15 3. Thailand - Greenway Thailand Begin:June 7, 2008, End: June 22, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TH-GRE-9-10 AKHA 2 Chiang Rai The Akhas are part of the Golden Triangle hilltribe cultures. Like in the neighbouring countries where they also live, they face in Thailand 215 strong difficulties to be recognised and to value their particularities. The AFECT organisation contributes since 1981 to the defence of their rights, youth empowerment, elders support and cultural preservation and study. In 2008, they will build the first Communitarian Traditional Akha Medicine centre in the world and wish to involve International Volunteers in its construction, together with the local villagers. Work: construction of the Medical centre, with traditional and natural materials (Wood, stone, natural cement…). Cultural exchange between the Volunteers and the local villagers. Study: AFECT campaigns and discover the Akha culture, lifestyle, particularities and problematic situation in Thailand from the inside and from Akha people themselves. Akha and Thai language lessons will be given to the volunteers. An introduction to the Akha traditional medicine, related to the Chinese one, is also foreseen. Leisure Time: Akha cuisine, massage and specific handicraft. Accommodation: very basic, hosted by the villagers. Terminal/Region:Chieng Rai region (Northwest Thailand). More infos about the region: http://www.thailandguidebook.com/provinces/chi an_rai.html Extra info: Extra fee 6500 Thai Baht Number of Volunteers: 17 4. Thailand - Greenway Thailand Begin:July 5, 2008, End: July 20, 2008 Topic: Art, culture, history Campcode:TH-GRE-9-12 AKHA 3 Chiang Rai The Akhas are part of the Golden Triangle hilltribe cultures. Like in the neighbouring countries where they also live, they face in Thailand strong difficulties to be recognised and to value their particularities. The AFECT organisation contributes since 1981 to the defence of their rights, youth empowerment, elders support and cultural preservation and study. In 2008, they will build the first Communitarian Traditional Akha Medicine centre in the world and wish to involve International Volunteers in its construction, together with the local villagers. Work: construction of the Medical centre, with traditional and natural materials (Wood, stone, natural cement…). Cultural exchange between the Volunteers and the local villagers. Study: AFECT campaigns and discover the Akha culture, lifestyle, particularities and problematic situation in Thailand from the inside and from Akha people themselves. Akha and Thai language lessons will be given to the volunteers. An introduction to the Akha traditional medicine, related to the Chinese one, is also foreseen. Leisure Time: Akha cuisine, massage and specific handicraft. Accommodation: very basic, hosted by the villagers. Terminal/Region: Chieng Rai region (Northwest Thailand). More infos about the region: http://www.thailandguidebook.com/provinces/chi an_rai.html Extra info: Extra fee 6500 Thai Baht Number of Volunteers: 17 5. Thailand - Greenway Thailand Begin:September 6, 2008, End: September 21, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:TH-GRE-8-19 UBON 4 Ubon Ratchatani 6. Thailand - Greenway Thailand Begin:September 6, 2008, End: September 21, 2008 Topic: Environment Campcode:TH-GRE-6-20 FLOT 3 Ratchaburi Capital city of the province of the same name, Ratchaburi is an important town in the history of Thailand. It’s organised around the Mae Klong River and dozens of man-made channels, hosting the biggest floating market of the country: Damnoen Saduak. The district administration wants to sensitize the inhabitants of the sector about the environmental protection of this important historical, economical and tourist place and support the linguistic development of the population of this area. Work: being part of the environmental campaign of the Damnoen Saduak district administration in contributing to the cleaning of the Klongs (channels) around the old floating market, together with the locals. Hold English language courses and workshops for the main primary and secondary school of the zone. Study: The volunteers will learn about the history of the city and historically relevant province. The life around the channels and floating market is very specific and interesting. Thai language lessons will also be given Accommodation: Basic conditions, in a traditional Thai house on the channels close to the floating market. Sleeping bags required. Qualifications: A decent level of English language and the will to teach it to kids is obviously necessary. The volunteers need also to be motivated to discover Thai culture and to present the one of their country of origin. Terminal/Region:More information at: http://www.thailandguidebook.com/provinces/ratc haburi.html and http://61.7.152.203/cms_eng/?newlang=english Extra info: Extra fee 6500 Thai Baht Number of Volunteers: 17 216 1. USA Name: SPROUT Description: Sprout is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. W: Volunteers will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required. * Project �D� is assisting at Sprout�s Sproutstock Music Festival in upstate New York. * Project �F� is assisting at Sprout�s Club Sprout at a resort in upstate New York. http://www.gosprout.org/ A: During the trips, you will stay in a hotel. Before and after the trip, you will stay at a youth hostel in NYC where volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities. T: New York, New York Q: Responsible, motivated vols age 2135. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Allow more time for placement in this project. SPROUT APPLICATION and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED Code: US-VFP Number: 4.01A Country: United States of America Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 04/06/2009 Date end: 27/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 3 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 21 Maximum age: 35 Notes: Q: Responsible, motivated vols age 21-35. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Allow more time for placement in this project. SPROUT APPLICATION and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED 2. USA Name: Common Ground Center Description: COMMON GROUND CENTER is a multi-age, arts, education and outdoor recreation center dedicated to bringing together and strengthening diverse families and communities. Our programs inspire life-long learning and lasting relationships through a camp experience grounded on respect, inclusion, and cooperation. We are expanding our camp so that more families, including those affected by illness, economic hardship and disability, can enjoy summer camp. http://www.cgcvt.org/ WORK: Volunteers will be involved in construction projects like building a play structure, a lifeguard chair and other items for our 700 acre facility. There will also be other, small carpentry projects including porch chairs, tables and groundswork. Volunteers will be included in camp activities such as the arts, music, swimming and hiking, and they will be asked to do a short presentation on an aspect of their culture. LEISURE ACTIVITIES: County Fair, Church Street, Burlington, Lake Champlain 217 ACCOMMODATIONS: In Tents LOCATION: This is a beautiful, rural location on 700 acres of mountains, woodlands, wetlands and farmlands. TERMINAL:Burlington,Vermont, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: VFP MOTIVATION FORM REQUIRED. No alcohol allowed on campus, smoking only designated areas ACCOMODATION: In the Christ Church with shared cooking duties. Smoking and alcohol are not allowed in the Church. LEISURE ACTIVITIES: During free time vols will have access to local parks and recreation areas. There will be time for interaction with the local community so please bring information about your country, hobbies, and life to share. SPECIAL REMARKS: Be ready for hard, physical work. Bring proper clothing and footwear. Code: US-VFP Number: 8.15 Country: United States of America Topic: 8. Socially Disadvantaged Date start: 07/08/2009 Date end: 21/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 5 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 3. USA 4. USA Name: LIFE NEEDS CO-OP (Great Barrington, Massachusetts) Description: Name: MISSION: WOLF (Westcliffe, Colorado) Description: North Plain Farm, an old New England home in the Berkshire Mountains, is run Mission Wolf Sanctuary is a refuge for captive wolves and an educational center 218 working to provide sanctuary for wolves that are unable to live in the wild and to educate people about the importance of returning wolves to their former habitats. Because of wolves’ natural shyness of humans, the refuge is tucked away in an isolated, mountainous region of Southern Colorado. Work: Constructing and maintaining wolf enclosures, as well as other maintenance projects. Work is very strenuous; expect diversity in work and to be outside. Accommodation: Bring own tent and cold weather sleeping bag (good to -10 C). All volunteers must arrive at the start of the camp at a predetermined location and commit for full duration of camp. There will only be ONE pick-up and drop-off. Language: English Qualifications: Additional Application MUST be filled out. This can be downloaded off admin site or available from SCI-US. Xtra: The refuge is situated at an elevation of 9,300 feet (2.860m) those with breathing condition or ill health please take note. Telephone, junk food and showers are about an hour away. Code: US-SCI Number: 6.1 Country: United States of America Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 24/08/2009 Date end: 14/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 5. USA Name: CAL-WOOD EDUCATION CENTER (Jamestown, Colorado) Description: Cal-Wood Education Center is a non- 219 Country: United States of America Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 07/07/2009 Date end: 24/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 6. USA Name: Pine Ridge Reservation (Rapid City, South Dakota) Description: This workcamp is in cooperation with Tiyospaye Winyan Maka, a Lakota Sioux nonprofit which is launching an experiment to construct several "ecodomes" as housing for residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation in southwestern South Dakota. The "eco-dome" was originally designed by the Iranian architect Nader Khalili (now deceased). The project is being conducted in cooperation with Khalili's organization, CalEarth and will be directed by experts from that group. It is planned to build "eco-domes" in six communities Sharp's Corner, Wounded Knee, Mouse Creek, Porcupine, Oglala, and Heisel. W: Assisting in the construction of 'ecodome' housing for local families. Experience in construction work, plumbing or electrical work will be very welcome, but not necessary. S: The Lakota culture. A: Probably in tents or tepees. Food will be provided by local families. The Reservation is isolated, so some amenities will not be available. There will be lots of interaction with local people. Drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden. Must have a willingness to be around dogs. X: This camp will be open to extended stays but arrivals and departures must happen on these dates; May 31(Arrivals only), June 21, July 12, August 2, August 23 and Sept 13 (Departures 7. USA Name: ROOTS Young Adult Shelter (Seattle, WA) Description: The ROOTS Young Adult Shelter serves homeless young persons between the ages of 18 and 25 seven nights a week. They are the only shelter program in the city specifically addressing the needs of homeless young adults. These young people are too old to access youth shelter programs but often feel unwelcome or threatened in emergency programs serving mostly older single adults. ROOTS provides the following resources to their guests; safe emergency overnight shelter, clean bedding and sheets, dinner, hot breakfast, opportunities for laundry and showers, on-site case management, and visits by acupuncturist. Workcamp volunteers will play a crucial role in the daily functioning of shelter. This is a great opportunity to learn more about youth 220 homelessness in the US. W: Set up and clean up shelter areas, help supervise and enforce program guidelines, hand out supplies, and interact and build positive relationships with guests. As part of the evening shift volunteers help to oversee sleeping guests during a 1.5 to 2.5-hour shift. Volunteers get to sleep when not on their "awake shift", and then they help clean up shelter areas in the morning after guests leave. Workcampers will work no more than 4 evening shifts per week, leaving daytime hours and three days of rest per week to explore the city. S: Volunteers will be offered the opportunity to take a Homelessness 101 course and a de-escalation training. Accommodation: Four nights a week volunteers will sleep/work at ROOTS. Volunteers will have a home base to keep their belongs, sleep, and shower, either in dorms or with a local family. Dinner and breakfast will be provided in shelter on the nights you work. Days off volunteers will eat with families, prepare own meal, or eat out. Travel: Air, rail or bus into Seattle. Camp leader can provide transport to and from airport but light rail may be running by then!!! Language: English Xtra: Volunteers must be 18 years old. Willingness to shift your sleep schedule for a few weeks (with plenty of rest between shifts). Volunteers will need to purchase lunches and some meals on their days off. The University District of Seattle offers many low cost food options and grocery stores. Please plan at least $100 for food. Code: US-SCI Number: 8.1 Country: United States of America Topic: 8. Socially Disadvantaged Date start: 24/06/2009 Date end: 15/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 8. USA Name: ROOTS Young Adult Shelter (Seattle, WA) Description: The ROOTS Young Adult Shelter serves homeless young persons between the ages of 18 and 25 seven nights a week. They are the only shelter program in the city specifically addressing the needs of homeless young adults. These young people are too old to access youth shelter programs but often feel unwelcome or threatened in emergency programs serving mostly older single adults. ROOTS provides the following resources to their guests; safe emergency overnight shelter, clean bedding and sheets, dinner, hot breakfast, opportunities for laundry and showers, on-site case management, and visits by acupuncturist. Workcamp volunteers will play a crucial role in the daily functioning of shelter. This is a great opportunity to learn more about youth homelessness in the US. W: Set up and clean up shelter areas, help supervise and enforce program guidelines, hand out supplies, and interact and build positive relationships with guests. As part of the evening shift volunteers help to oversee sleeping guests during a 1.5 to 2.5-hour shift. Volunteers get to sleep when not on their "awake shift", and then they help clean up shelter areas in the morning after guests leave. Workcampers will work no more than 4 evening shifts per week, leaving daytime hours and three days of rest per week to explore the city. S: Volunteers will be offered the opportunity to take a Homelessness 101 course and a de-escalation training. A: Four nights a week volunteers will sleep/work at ROOTS. Volunteers will 221 have a home base to keep their belongs, sleep, and shower, either in dorms or with a local family. Dinner and breakfast will be provided in shelter on the nights you work. Days off volunteers will eat with families, prepare own meal, or eat out. T: Air, rail or bus into Seattle. Camp leader can provide transport to and from airport but light rail may be running by then!!! L: English X: Volunteers must be 18 years old. Willingness to shift your sleep schedule for a few weeks (with plenty of rest between shifts). Volunteers will need to purchase lunches and some meals on their days off. The University District of Seattle offers many low cost food options and grocery stores. Please plan at least $100 for food. Code: US-SCI Number: 8.2 Country: United States of America Topic: 8. Socially Disadvantaged Date start: 12/08/2009 Date end: 02/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 9. USA Name: LEANDER HOUSE, MASSACHUSETTS Description: Theme of the project: Summer Camp for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Location: Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA Work ends: August 8, 2009 (some flexibility around the end date) Decision date: Accepted as applications arrive (first come, first served). Project language: English Local language: English 222 personal hygiene; driving people to and from activities and assisting at the activity if needed; helping someone clean their room properly; laundry; cooking; packing lunch for 15-20 people; and whatever else is needed during our busy summer camp days. Accommodation: Small private bedroom with shared bath in a large house shared by many others. Free time: 1 free day per week, some free evenings, extra free time during the weeks preceding and following the summer camp session. Since this is a six week commitment, the sponsor is offering $100 pocket money. Otherwise, all food and general living expenses paid by Leander House. Code: US-SCI Number: 4.2 Country: United States of America Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 28/06/2009 Date end: 08/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 6 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Mixed Age: Older volunteers would be welcome as long as they don't mind a very rigorous work day, sleeping in a tent for 1 week, and generally roughing it while camping. Family Camp: A family would be welcome (probably 1 child max) especially if they can sleep in one room together. Questions: If you are considering this workcamp and have any questions, please feel free to contact Jennie Reins at [email protected] or call USA 413528-8491. 10. USA Name: SIERRA FRIENDS Description: 11. USA Name: CONCORD CAMP Description: W: Projects to include working with counselors at the Audubon Society's children's nature camp. In addition, the International Volunteers will conducting landscape and maintenance work. 223 S: The theme of the camp is demonstrating peace in the tradition of Gandhi and Martin Luther King by living, working and enjoying cultural and outdoor activities together. A: In the community rooms of the Unitarian Universalist church. T: Boston, Massachusetts or Manchester, New Hampshire then bus to Concord, New Hampshire. Q: VFP Motivation Form and Child Protection Form required Code: US-VFP Number: 3.10 Country: United States of America Topic: 3. Peace and Disarmament Date start: 18/07/2009 Date end: 01/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 30 Notes: VFP Motivation Form and Child Protection Form required 12. USA Name: CHALLENGE ALASKA Description: W: includes supporting a disabled world-class athlete during competition by giving them food and water; assisting with proper clothing for weather conditions; changing flat tires when necessary; providing encouragement. All volunteers must be licensed drivers 25 or older and will be expected to do some driving. Competitors race an average of 50 miles each day. Great opportunity to learn about athletes with physical disabilities, meet people from all over the globe, and to see Interior Alaska! www.sadlersakchallenge.org A: Vols will be staying at campsites and should bring personal camping gear suitable for inclement weather (tent, mattress pad, sleeping bag). Host will 13. USA SPROUT Description: Sprout is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. W: Volunteers will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. 224 Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required. * Project �D� is project. SPROUT APPLICATION and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED 14. USA assisting at Sprout�s Sproutstock Music Festival in upstate New York. * Project �F� is assisting at Sprout�s Club Sprout at a resort in upstate New York. http://www.gosprout.org/ A: During the trips, you will stay in a hotel. Before and after the trip, you will stay at a youth hostel in NYC where volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities. T: New York, New York Q: Responsible, motivated vols age 2135. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Allow more time for placement in this project. SPROUT APPLICATION and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED Code: US-VFP Number: 4.01A Country: United States of America Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 04/06/2009 Date end: 27/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 3 Minimun age: 21 Maximum age: 35 Notes: Q: Responsible, motivated vols age 21-35. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Allow more time for placement in this 225 15. USA 31. USA 16. USA 32. USA 17. USA 33. USA 18. USA 34. USA 19. USA 35. USA 20. USA 36. USA 21. USA 22. USA 23. USA 24. USA 25. USA 26. USA 27. USA 28. USA 29. USA 30. USA 1. Vanuatu Name: Marou, Vanuatu Description: Marou Village, Emao Island, 1.5 hours from the capital, Port Vila. Emao is a small island composed of six different communities, Marou being largest with a population of 181. There is a marine conservation area in the village. Work: Volunteers will work with the community to continue projects started at the previous workcamp: 1. Lay up stones at the seaside for cyclone protection. 2. Dive to remove ‘crown of thorns’ star-fish from the reef. 3. Assist with building of a community hall. Accommodation: Communal hut, very basic with no electricity, water must be carried by bucket for washing and for flushing toilets. Mattress supplied. Volunteers should bring sleeping bag. Family camp: There will be the opportunity for parents to bring children (total 4 children for the camp). Volunteers will be required to sign a ‘work with children’ form or supply a police record check. Study: Sustainability, waste 226 management and recycling, global warming. Please note: Travel within Vanuatu is booked as a group. You will not be able to arrive late or leave early unless you do so at your own expense. This will be expensive as the boat will cost the same for one person as for 12. Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 2. Zambia – Name: water, source of life? Description: ZM – YAZ 002 CONS Work: Plastering and putting the floor in the dorms and classrooms of the orphanage Code: VU-IVP Number: 1 Country: Vanuatu Topic: 6. Environment Date start: 01/09/2009 Date end: 14/09/2009 Number of volunteers: 12 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 70 Notes: Extra cost: 110 Euros ($AUD 216) which must be paid in local currency (Vatu 16,500) on arrival. This fee will pay for your food, accommodation, insurance and internal fares, and a small proportion will go towards the further development of workcamps in Vanuatu. 1. Zambia – Name: Education or the lack of it; Who is interested? Description: ZM – YAZ 001 CONS Work: Plastering and putting of the floor in one of the class room blocks which was constructed in one of the past camps. Volunteers will also do other light work e.g cleaning of the surrounding of the School and other community work. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in African huts and tents put up by the community members. Accommodation: Grass Thatched make shift huts. Location: 160 Km from the capital city Lusaka on the great east Road. Rufunsa is in the game management area extending from Luangwa river. Language: English Code: ZM-YAZ Number: 5.02 Country: Zambia Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 21/07/2009 Date end: 14/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 3. Zambia – Name: HIV and AIDS: where are we? Description: ZM – YAZ 003 CONS, EDU Work: Continuation of the construction of a teacher’s house at Mnkanya community school-Mfuwe. Volunteers will perform an HIV and AIDS awareness project called the Join – In – Circuit, impact of HIV andA IDS on child education. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in African huts and tents and classrooms. Location: Mfuwe is located in the south Luangwa National Park area East of Zambia. It is about 685 Km away from the capital city Lusaka and 100 Km from the provincial capital Chipata. It is 25 kilometers from the park main entrance. Mfuwe is one of the busiest destinations for tourists coming to Zambia and has the best animals in the world. Language: English Language: English Location: Kyalalankuba is located in North Western province 600 Km away from the capital city Lusaka but its located about 4Km away from Solwezi town centre. Volunteers are encouraged to bring with warm clothes, working gloves. Study sessions and excursions to Mutanda Falls, the monument (ancient paintings and the falls), and Kaole Falls will also be done. Code: ZM-YAZ Number: 5.01 Country: Zambia Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 01/07/2009 Date end: 14/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Code: ZM-YAZ Number: 11.03 Country: Zambia Topic: 11. Others Date start: 16/08/2009 Date end: 30/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 4. Zambia – Name: Poverty; You will always have the poor among you? Description: ZM – YAZ 004 227 CONS Work: Construction of a volunteer teacher’s house. Work to be done includes continuation of the construction of the teacher’s house. Study sessions and excursions to Mutanda Falls, the monument (ancient paintings and the falls), and Kaole Falls will also be done. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in African hut and tents put up by the community members. Location: Solwezi is in the North Western Province of Zambia about 600 Km from Lusaka and Kilelabalanda is located about 5Km from Solwezi town center. Language: English Code: ZM-YAZ Number: 11.04 Country: Zambia Topic: 11. Others Date start: 20/10/2009 Date end: 02/11/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 5. Zambia – Name: The value of families; Who cares? Description: ZM – YAZ 005 RENO Work: Renovation of a community school including putting of the floor, painting and cleaning of the sourounding. Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in classrooms and tents. Location: 21 Km from Livingstone town and 38 Km from the Mighty Victoria Falls. It is about 472 Km from the capital city Lusaka. Language: English Code: ZM-YAZ Number: 5.05 Country: Zambia Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 04/07/2009 Date end: 17/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 20 Maximum age: 70 1. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: VIETNAM FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE, Hanoi Outskirt Description: Vietnam Friendship Village is a treatment/care centre for Agent Orange victims located in Ha Tay Province, which was opened in 1993 to treat children and veterans suffering from the effects of Agent Orange (The children, whose fathers or grandfathers were exposed (causing chromosomal damage) or who were contaminated from their mother�s milk, suffer from a range of difficult conditions. While staying in Vietnam Friendship Village, children and veterans are nourished and are provided with free medical care. The children, who may stay there for several years, receive not only basic education, but also some forms of job training. The Organic Gardening Project was launched in 2004 with the goal of creating islands of a 2. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: THUY AN ORPHANAGE, Ba Vi near Ha Noi Description: Thuy An Orphanage was founded in 1979 with the aim to provide good shelter and care for children with disabilities and orphan. At this moment, there are about 150 children who are abandoned or who are from very poor families who cannot afford caring for the treatment of disabilities. The orphanage is providing housing, education and basic care for the children, as well as providing vocational training with the hope that children can stand on their own feet with a job in the future. VPV is working with the orphanage to start up an organic garden with the aim to provide extra food for the children, and at the same time provide opportunities for labor rehabilitation for them. W: Volunteers will help with clearing the site, preparing soil, weeding, planting vegetables and fruit trees, cleaning a fish pond and redecorating the flowers in the garden. Additional activities may include planting trees, moving bricks for construction, collecting garbage and playing with the children or exchanging with local volunteers or staff. S: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam A: Shared rooms in project site. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Thuy An, Ba Vi, Ha Tay. T: Hanoi Airport, 2 hour drive to the west. Q: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation X: Extra fee of 160EURO to be paid upon arrival Code: VN-VPV 228 Number: 4.14 Country: Vietnam Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 04/05/2009 Date end: 16/05/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 3. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Begin:June 18, 2008, End: July 1, 2008 Topic: Socially disadvantaged Campcode:VN-VPV-8-25 Phu Tho SOS Village, Phu Tho Number of Volunteers: 20 4. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: THUY AN ORPHANAGE, Ba Vi near Ha Noi Description: Thuy An Orphanage was founded in 1979 with the aim to provide good shelter and care for children with disabilities and orphan. At this moment, there are about 150 children who are abandoned or who are from very poor families who cannot afford caring for the treatment of disabilities. The orphanage is providing housing, education and basic care for the children, as well as providing vocational training with the hope that children can stand on their own feet with a job in the future. VPV is working with the orphanage to start up an organic garden with the aim to provide extra food for the children, and at the same time provide opportunities for labor rehabilitation for them. W: Volunteers will help with clearing the site, preparing soil, weeding, planting vegetables and fruit trees, cleaning a fish pond and redecorating the flowers in the garden. Additional activities may include planting trees, moving bricks for construction, collecting garbage and playing with the children or exchanging with local volunteers or staff. S: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam A: Shared rooms in project site. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Thuy An, Ba Vi, Ha Tay. T: Hanoi Airport, 2 hour drive to the west. Q: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation X: Extra fee of 160EURO to be paid upon arrival Code: VN-VPV Number: 4.20 Country: Vietnam Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 29/06/2009 Date end: 11/07/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 6. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: DOAN HUNG WELFARE CENTER, Phu Tho Description: Doan Hung Social Welfare Center is located in the mountainous area of Phu Tho Province in northern part of Vietnam. The center is providing care and basic education for about 120 disadvantaged children who are orphan/abandoned/disabled. Some of them are victims of Agent Orange (a chemical used by US Army during the Vietnam War). There are also a group of refugees with mixed blooding who were born during the war in Vietnam. W: Volunteers will spend time playing with the children, organizing games and other activities for them. Volunteers will also teach some English for the children refugees. S: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam A: In the project site. Modest condition. Shared rooms. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Doan Hung distrist, Phu Tho province, about 150 km North- Western from Hanoi Capital. T: Hanoi Airport, 3 hour drive to the north. Q: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation X: EXTRA FEE OF 160EURO TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL 5. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: DOAN HUNG WELFARE CENTER, Phu Tho Description: Code: VN-VPV Number: 4.32 Country: Vietnam Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 21/09/2009 Date end: 03/10/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 Doan Hung Social Welfare Center is located in the mountainous area of Phu Tho Province in northern part of Vietnam. The center is providing care and basic education for about 120 disadvantaged children who are 7. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: HAI DUONG ORPHANAGE, Hai Duong City 229 Description: Hai Duong Orphanage was established in 2002. With about 1000 disabled and orphan children coming from many parts of Hai Duong province, the orphanage aims to provide basic education and vocational training to create employment opportunities for the teenagers with many different age groups. The orphanage has a wide variety of courses for children ranging from infants to 18 years old. For example, children between the ages of 6 to 12 will be provided with educational courses, and the older children are able to attend vocational training courses at the centre. While special education helps to lessen the burden of children�s families by teaching the disabled to help themselves with personal activities, the vocational training programs enable handicapped children to earn their living and able to live independently in the future. W: Volunteers will help organizing games and educational activities for children in the orphanage and exchanging with local volunteers or staff. Sometimes volunteers can help with some renovation work. S: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam A: Shared rooms in project site. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Hai Duong City. T: Hanoi Airport, 2 hour drive to the east. Q: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation X: EXTRA FEE OF 160EURO TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL Code: VN-VPV Number: 4.29 Country: Vietnam Topic: 4. Disabilities Date start: 17/08/2009 Date end: 29/08/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 8. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: HAI DUONG ORPHANAGE, Hai Duong City Description: Hai Duong Orphanage was established in 2002. With about 1000 disabled and orphan children coming from many parts of Hai Duong province, the orphanage aims to provide basic education and vocational training to create employment opportunities for the teenagers with many different age groups. The orphanage has a wide variety of courses for children ranging from infants to 18 years old. For example, children between the ages of 6 to 12 will be provided with educational courses, and the older children are able to attend vocational training courses at the centre. While special education helps to lessen the burden of children�s families by teaching the disabled to help themselves with personal activities, the vocational training programs enable handicapped children to earn their living and able to live independently in the future. W: Volunteers will help organizing games and educational activities for children in the orphanage and exchanging with local volunteers or staff. Sometimes volunteers can help with some renovation work. S: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam A: Shared rooms in project site. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Hai Duong City. T: Hanoi Airport, 2 hour drive to the east. Q: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation 9. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: HA CAU ORPHANAGE, Ha Noi Description: Ha Cau Orphanage was founded in 1997 as an NGO to support children in difficult situation. At this moment, there are about 70 children who are orphan, abandoned or disabled. The orphanage is providing housing, education and basic care for the children, as well as providing vocational training with the hope that children can stand on their own feet with a job in the future. However, the resource for the orphanage is limited. W: Volunteers will spend time teaching English for the children, organizing games and other activities for them, making handicraft for fundraising with the children. Volunteers will also help redecorating the classrooms where necessary, and improve their library by collecting/buying books from home country or in Vietnam. S: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam A: VPV�s Peace House with modest condition. Shared rooms. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Ha Cau Orphanage is located in Ha Dong Town, Ha Tay Province. It is quite close to VPV�s Peace House in Tay Mo, Tu Liem, Hanoi Capital (western end of the city). T: Hanoi Airport, 1 hour drive. Q: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation X: EXTRA FEE OF 160EURO TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL Code: VN-VPV Number: 5.172 Country: Vietnam Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 08/06/2009 Date end: 20/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 15 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 10. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: HA CAU ORPHANAGE, Ha Noi Description: Ha Cau Orphanage was founded in 1997 as an NGO to support children in difficult situation. At this moment, there are about 70 children who are orphan, abandoned or disabled. The orphanage is providing housing, education and basic care for the children, as well as providing vocational training with the hope that children can stand on their own feet with a job in the future. However, the resource for the orphanage is limited. W: Volunteers will spend time teaching English for the 230 children, organizing games and other activities for them, making handicraft for fundraising with the children. Volunteers will also help redecorating the classrooms where necessary, and improve their library by collecting/buying books from home country or in Vietnam. S: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam A: VPV�s Peace House with modest condition. Shared rooms. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Ha Cau Orphanage is located in Ha Dong Town, Ha Tay Province. It is quite close to VPV�s Peace House in Tay Mo, Tu Liem, Hanoi Capital (western end of the city). T: Hanoi Airport, 1 hour drive. Q: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation X: EXTRA FEE OF 160EURO TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL Code: VN-VPV Number: 5.392 Country: Vietnam Topic: 5. Children, Teenagers, Elderly People Date start: 21/12/2009 Date end: 02/01/2010 Number of volunteers: 15 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 11. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: INT'L VOLUNTEERS FESTIVAL, Ha Noi Description: The �Beauty in Diversity Day� is an annual event organized by UNDP in cooperation with many local and international organizations in Vietnam to celebrate 3 special days together: the World AIDS Day (1 December), the International Volunteer Day (3 December) and the Day for People with Disabilities (5 December). The event will take place in the wide public in Hanoi City. It is dedicated to recognizing the diversity of individuals living with or affected by disability, those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, together with wide-range of individuals that volunteer their time and energy to contribute to the community's needs. W: Volunteers will Volunteers will prepare for the information corner with materials collected from different sources on the themes of HIV/AIDS prevention, disability and volunteering. The work will include designing, erecting, decorating and preparing games and activities for the event. Prepare a lot of ideas for this. Bring related materials from your country. Volunteers will also organize discussion with university students on the themes above. S: Volunteerism in Vietnam, HIV/AIDS, Disability A: VPV�s Peace House with modest condition. Shared rooms. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Tay Mo, Tu Liem, Hanoi Capital (western end of the city). T: Hanoi Airport, 1 hour drive. Q: Interest and motivation working with social issues LA: Vietnamese Day, International Day, self-organized city tour and excursions, etc. X: EXTRA FEE OF 160EURO TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL Code: VN-VPV Number: 11.37 Country: Vietnam Topic: 11. Others Date start: 23/11/2009 Date end: 05/12/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes 12. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: VINH SOS VILLAGE, Nghe An Description: Vinh SOS Children's Village was built in Vinh City in 2000 following the model of the famous SOS International. There are now about 208 orphans living in 15 families with the care from the village mothers and staff. The orphans come from 5 different provinces in the north of Vietnam at the ages between 1-18 years old. They are provided with housing, full care and education. Being orphan/abandoned, children are quite shy and they need more confident to be involved with regular life in the community as normal children. W: Volunteers will spend time with the children and help improving their English, organizing games and other activities for them. Volunteers will also help redecorating the houses and classrooms, planting vegetable, cleaning the area. Volunteers will also join the families to get closer to the children�s life and try to build up wider horizon for the children and encourage them to learn better for brighter future. S: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam A: In the SOS Village. Shared rooms. Sleeping on floor. Showers and toilets available. Food prepared by vols with support from local people. L: Vinh City, Nghe An Province (northern part of Central Vietnam). T: Hanoi Airport, 10 hour drive to the south Q: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation X: EXTRA FEE OF 160EURO TO BE PAID UPON ARRIVAL Code: VN-VPV Number: 8.18 Country: Vietnam Topic: 8. Socially Disadvantaged Date start: 15/06/2009 Date end: 27/06/2009 Number of volunteers: 20 Free places for males: Yes Free places for females: Yes Minimun age: 18 Maximum age: 99 13. Vietnam - VP Vietnam Name: VINH SOS VILLAGE, Nghe An Description: Vinh SOS Children's Village was built in Vinh City in 2000 following the model of the famous SOS International. There are now about 208 orphans living in 15 families with the care from the village mothers and staff. The orphans come from 5 different provinces in the north of Vietnam at the ages between 1-18 years old. They are provided with housing, full care and education. Being orphan/abandoned, children are quite shy and they need more confident to be involved with regular life in