138 Projets Trouvés
SEEDS 043. HITTING THE SLOPES - BLUE MOUNTAINS - B
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- RENO
- ENVI
- CONS
- SEEDS 043
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
- Code : SEEDS 043
- Dispo : 4M / 4F
- Langue du Projet : ENG / ENG
- Age : 18 - 99
PARTENAIRE
SEEDS volunteers will support the Reykjavik Municipality in the main outdoor skiing recreational areas of the capital region, at Blafjoll (Blue Mountains). The main tasks focus on maintenance and preparation of the area for the summer and the next ski season.
TRAVAIL
This includes maintaining slopes and trails by raking and scraping, general cleaning of the mountain areas, and collecting trash, debris, and natural waste. The municipality and several sports associations run lodges and mountain huts there and they may also need some renovation jobs, such as painting and/or cleaning. In addition, volunteers may assist with the maintenance of a local Bike Park and surrounding outdoor areas, including cleaning slopes and green areas, mowing grass, repairing and improving walking and biking paths. The work is hands-on, physically demanding, and carried out outdoors, often on uneven terrain. Volunteers should be motivated to work in raw and isolated mountain landscapes and be prepared for changing Icelandic weather. No previous experience is required; instructions and tools are provided. Flexibility, good physical condition, and a positive team spirit are essential, as tasks and schedules may change due to weather. Volunteers will gain practical experience in outdoor and environmental maintenance, contribute to community recreational areas, work in an international team, and spend time in nature while supporting local projects. A typical working day starts in the morning after breakfast. Work usually lasts 7i8 hours per day, including breaks. Lunch is taken together, either outdoors or at the accommodation. After work and during weekends, volunteers have free time to relax, explore the area, for social activities, cultural exchange, games, or group time. The camp takes place around the summer solstice, when the sun barely sets and nights are almost as bright as the days. Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience the midnight sun, making it unique and memorable.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
SEEDS volunteers will stay in one of the lodges in the mountains and sleep in a shared dormitory. Please bring your own sleeping bag. facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, shower and a washing machine. Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
SITUATION
The skiing areas of Blafjoll are about 40 minutes drive from the city. The location is remote and isolated, even though it is still close to the city. The Blue Mountain range is situated near the ring road and stretches from the capital area to the south-western lowlands, the highest mountain reaching 600 m. The area has great slopes for downhill skiing and snowboarding as well as tracks for cross-country skiing. The areas are excellent for recreation, not only for alpine and cross country skiing, but for other outdoor activities as well such as hiking and mountain biking. Nature lovers are certain to find something to their liking, but it is important to be careful crossing the rugged lava fields because of the numerous caves underneath.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Participation fee EUR 300 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid for on arrival. The fee includes the transport from Reykjavik to the campsite and back (on the first and last day of the camp).
CHILDREN S HOME FARM-4
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- CONS
- KIDS
- AGRI
- MCE-09
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
250 Frais supp : 250 USD
Remarque
The additional fee of 250 USD for full term of participation and 180 USD for 1 week participation (or equivalent amount of MNT or Euro by current rate of Mongolian bank) should be paid on your arrival directly.
- Code : MCE-09
- Dispo : 7M / 8F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 16 - 99
PARTENAIRE
Since 2000, volunteers from all over the world have participated in summer programs designed to help improve the vegetable farm at the Childcare Center of Mongolia (Children s Home). However, between 2014-2018 they decided to discontinue their farming activities due to a lack of human resources and the unavailability of farming land. In 2017, our organization managed to rent farming land for the Children s Home, and they resumed their farming activities on this new land. As a result, our cooperation with their farm restarted in 2018. One of the main roles of international volunteers will be assisting with the farming work at the Children s Home.
TRAVAIL
The main activities include farming vegetables such as potats, carrots, radishes, and others at the farming camp, as well as organizing leisure activities with children from the childrens home. Volunteers may also work on building concrete fences to protect the new farm. It can be quite tiring, but lets enjoy it.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Summer house and Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). Need to bring Sleeping Bag Cook by volunteers with local staff.
SITUATION
45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is BUHUG. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Open minded and to like farming/physical works and be flexible/ adaptable.
DREAM SCHOOL ACTION
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- RENO
- ENVI
- MANU
- PT-IPDJ 10.7
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
During the camp period, temperatures are usually high. Volunteers are advised to wear light clothing, use a hat or cap, sunscreen and bring a reusable water bottle to ensure proper hydration throughout the day.
- Code : PT-IPDJ 10.7
- Dispo : 10M / 10F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 30
PARTENAIRE
DREAM SCHOOL ACTION is an International Workcamp focused on youth volunteering in a school context, in partnership with the Salvaterra de Magos School Cluster. The camp aims to improve and enhance school outdoor and common spaces, contributing to safer and more welcoming educational environments for children and young people through the voluntary work of international volunteers.
TRAVAIL
1- Cleaning and Maintenance of School Spaces:Cleaning and organizing school buildings, outdoor areas and common spaces, including playgrounds, courtyards and circulation areas used daily by students and staff.2- Improvement of Outdoor and Recreational Areas:Repairing, painting and maintaining outdoor school furniture such as benches, tables and play structures; organizing and improving recreational areas to make them safer, more functional and welcoming for children and young people.3- Maintenance of School Gardens and Green Areas:Basic maintenance of school gardens and green spaces, including pruning plants and shrubs, removing weeds and leaves, and contributing to a clean and well-kept educational environment.4- Support in Space Organization:Assisting in the organization and preparation of indoor and outdoor school spaces, particularly in preparation for the new school year, ensuring functionality, safety and accessibility.5- Support to the Educational Community:Collaborating with the school community in maintaining a positive and welcoming environment, reinforcing respect for shared spaces and promoting a sense of collective responsibility.All tasks will be carried out in close coordination with the School Cluster management and camp leaders, ensuring safety, organization and respect for the daily functioning of the educational environment.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Volunteers will be accommodated at INATEL Pavilion in Salvaterra de Magos. Accommodation is in a shared open space, without separated rooms, with male and female volunteers sleeping in the same area. Bathroom facilities are separated for male and female volunteers. Mattresses are provided; volunteers must bring a sleeping bag. Food is provided by the organisation. Breakfast is prepared individually by volunteers. Dinner is cooked by volunteers on a rotation basis. Lunch is usually prepared by the organisation. Cleaning and organisation of the space are done by volunteers together with the camp leaders. During weekdays, the space is shared with children, young people and other monitors.
SITUATION
The camp takes place in Salvaterra de Magos, a picturesque town located in central Portugal, in the district of SantarEm. The area is predominantly rural, characterized by agricultural landscapes, green fields and the proximity of the Tagus River, which contributes to a calm and pleasant natural environment. Despite its tranquil setting, Salvaterra de Magos benefits from good connections to nearby urban centres, allowing easy access to services and transport networks.The location offers an ideal balance between nature and accessibility, providing a peaceful environment suitable for outdoor activities, social interaction and cultural exploration. The town includes essential local amenities such as small shops, cafEs and community spaces, ensuring volunteers have the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay.Geo-referencing coordinates: 39.0273I( N, 8.7942I( W
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
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SEEDS 046. PHOTOGRAPHY FUN IN REYKJAVK - SUMMER
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- SEEDS 046
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
- Code : SEEDS 046
- Dispo : 6M / 6F
- Langue du Projet : ENG / ENG
- Age : 16 - 20
PARTENAIRE
This is the nineteenth year (since 2008) that SEEDS organises a series of International Photography projects. In 2010 we also began offering these camps for teenagers. Throughout the year, participants from all over the world come to Iceland for an immersive photography-focused learning camp. SEEDS coordinators help participants to develop their unique photographic skills through workshops and feedback sessions on technical settings, compositional considerations, and creating conceptual frameworks that highlight each participant s individual style.
TRAVAIL
Note that this is a learning/sharing camp and not a regular workcamp; this project has a smaller volunteer work part and emphasises the personal learning process over the community impact. We may be able to organise some outdoor voluntary work, but it depends on our partners and the weather conditions. Participants will have time to put the theory about photography into practice, exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant will be selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods, and laptops, if possible. While learning about photography, the participants have the opportunity to explore Icelandic culture through active participation: capturing it, engaging with it, and showcasing their work throughout the camp. One of our goals is to empower young people to use photography to highlight environmental and cultural subjects and issues. Participants should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium to long distances during activities and working within a flexible schedule. Participants will be photographing in their free time outside of workshop hours with images to be discussed at group feedback sessions. This camp is open to participants aged 16 to 20. During their stay, SEEDS organises a programme that combines learning, sharing, getting to know Iceland and its culture, and having fun while exploring the city and some of the most stunning natural attractions in the Golden Circle and the Hot River hike excursions.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. As participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 6 people, everyone is expected to behave considerately. Please bring your own towel. Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or games from your country for the intercultural evening. Be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
SITUATION
Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature. Additional excursions (eg. the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of participants interested in joining them. Be prepared for cold or rainy weather and bring warm and/or waterproof clothing.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Participation fee EUR 550 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement. It includes food, accommodation, transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and Hot river hike excursions. We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more.
SEEDS 044. ALVIRA - AWARENESS, ENGAGEMENT ACTIO
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- SEEDS 044
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
- Code : SEEDS 044
- Dispo : 4M / 4F
- Langue du Projet : ENG / ENG
- Age : 18 - 99
PARTENAIRE
This camp is part of SEEDS ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote engagement in environmental issues and to support sustainability, organic and permaculture farming, social inclusion, education and hands-on actions in the field. Volunteers will gain insights into local and global challenges through non-formal educational activities such as hands-on work, visits, discussions, and workshops. SEEDS volunteers have the opportunity to participate in different projects in collaboration with Landvernd (the Icelandic Environmental Organization), the EcoVillage at Solheimar, the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, Umhverfisstofnun (the Icelandic Environmental Agency) and Blai Herinn (the Blue Army). SEEDS volunteers will take on a variety of activities, depending on weather conditions and the needs of our partners including working in the forestry section and vegetable greenhouses in the EcoVillage, as well as participating in a nationwide project to raise awareness of ocean pollution, plastic waste, and engage the group in hands-on cleanup efforts in the area, allowing volunteers to make a direct impact
TRAVAIL
The camp is based at Alviora, which offers a range of activities to connect people with nature, such as community gardens, wildlife workshops, school programs, and hikes. As part of the camp, volunteers help maintain the center through tasks like gardening, renovating the house and other projects such as removing old fences to protect wildlife, marking walking paths, and potentially do forestry work like trimming or planting trees. This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should be prepared to share environmental issues from their home countries and be ready to spend time outdoors. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
SEEDS volunteers stay in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental education centre. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, shower and a washing machine. Volunteers sleep in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room. Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
SITUATION
The accommodation is located an hour drive south-east from Reykjavik. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre and sits under Ingolfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingolfur, with a view of Eyjafjallajokull where the volcanic eruptions began in March and April 2010. The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found throughout the area, which is a popular attraction among both foreign and local visitors. The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away, with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafes and bars. Additional excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula or a day-trip to the city of Reykjavik) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of volunteers interested. The weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Participation fee EUR 450 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur. The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavik to the camp and back, which costs EUR 30 one way or EUR 60 for both ways.
SEEDS 045. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ACTION - RVK
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- ENVI
- SEEDS 045.
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
- Code : SEEDS 045.
- Dispo : 6M / 6F
- Langue du Projet : ENG / ENG
- Age : 18 - 99
PARTENAIRE
The Environmentally Aware and Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners. SEEDS collaborates with the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the City of Reykjavik, and several local stakeholders on a project to clean up the Icelandic coastline. Partners include the Blue Army, an organisation dedicated to the cause of coastal cleaning, SORPA, the waste collection and management entity in the capital area, and Whales of Iceland, an exhibit showcasing life-size models of whales and porpoises to educate the public about their lives and the impact of human activity on their existence.
TRAVAIL
This camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor cleanup tasks. These cleanup tasks may be arranged in partnership with the above mentioned organisations or run solely by SEEDS. We also aim to involve the local community, so some of our events may be open to the public. We hope participants will learn how to plan and carry out their own trash cleaning projects back at home. This project is based on similar activities around the world, where outstanding results have been achieved with volunteers. Volunteers can choose one of the two options below, included as hands-on volunteering activity in the camp: A day trip combining a visit to the Hellisheioi geothermal power plant, a trash collection in the area, and the Hot River Hike, a hike up a valley filled with hot springs where one can bathe. A day trip to the Reykjanes Peninsula, combined with a coastal cleanup in the area. Please note that all activities are subject to weather conditions and the availability of our partners. This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking medium to long distances during the cleanups, and during other activities such as sightseeing. Since a part of the project happens outdoors, volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
SEEDS volunteers stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Accommodation is in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room. Please bring your own towel. Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
SITUATION
Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, situated between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature. Additional excursions (eg. Golden Circle or the South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of participants interested in joining them. The weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Participation fee EUR 450 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes food, accommodation, transport from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), activities, and one trip combined with the trash collection (Hot River or Reykjanes).
CHILDREN S HOME FARM-5
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- CONS
- KIDS
- AGRI
- MCE-10
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
250 Frais supp : 250 USD
Remarque
The additional fee of 250 USD for full term of participation and 180 USD for 1 week participation (or equivalent amount of MNT or Euro by current rate of Mongolian bank) should be paid on your arrival directly.
- Code : MCE-10
- Dispo : 7M / 8F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 16 - 99
PARTENAIRE
Since 2000, volunteers from all over the world have participated in summer programs designed to help improve the vegetable farm at the Childcare Center of Mongolia (Children s Home). However, between 2014-2018 they decided to discontinue their farming activities due to a lack of human resources and the unavailability of farming land. In 2017, our organization managed to rent farming land for the Children s Home, and they resumed their farming activities on this new land. As a result, our cooperation with their farm restarted in 2018. One of the main roles of international volunteers will be assisting with the farming work at the Children s Home.
TRAVAIL
The main activities include farming vegetables such as potats, carrots, radishes, and others at the farming camp, as well as organizing leisure activities with children from the childrens home. Volunteers may also work on building concrete fences to protect the new farm. It can be quite tiring, but lets enjoy it.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Summer house and Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). Need to bring Sleeping Bag Cook by volunteers with local staff.
SITUATION
45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is BUHUG. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
To like farming/physical works and be flexible/ adaptable.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND AMP; JOURNALISM - VOICES FOR THE E
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- CULT
- WF905
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
300 Frais supp : 300 EUR
Remarque
The first day of the camp is Arrival Day and the last day of the camp is Departure Day. The minibus will be at the meeting point in Reykjavik on the first day of the workcamp in the morning and arrive again at the Meeting point / BSI station in Reykjavik in the evening on the last day of the workcamp. Remember that you must arrange for your stay in Iceland before and after the work camp.
- Code : WF905
- Dispo : 4M / 4F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 99
PARTENAIRE
Worldwide Friends (WF) was founded in 2001 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting nature- and peace-oriented activities for volunteers who wish to spend time in Iceland.Our main focus this year is to provide education about the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and to actively support the protection and preservation of Icelands natural environment.
TRAVAIL
This immersive one-week program in ReykjavEk brings together photography, visual storytelling, and journalism, set against Icelands striking natural and urban landscapes. Participants work collaboratively as a group around a shared monthly theme, using images and narrative to explore Icelandic culture, nature, and contemporary society.Throughout the week, participants strengthen their technical photography skills, develop a sharper journalistic perspective, and refine their creative voice through hands-on workshops, field assignments, group discussions, and feedback sessions. The program encourages critical thinking, storytelling with purpose, and ethical visual communication, while fostering collaboration in an international environment.In addition to visual production, participants actively contribute to Worldwide Friends magazine, UNA, by writing articles, conducting interviews, designing layouts, and editing content. This provides real-world experience in collaborative media production and allows participants to see their work published and shared with a wider audience.The program culminates in a public photo exhibition in ReykjavEk, fully curated and produced by the group. Participants collectively shape the exhibition concept, select works, and present their shared vision to the public celebrating both individual perspectives and the power of collaborative storytelling.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
The house is located 45 minutes by bus from City Hall on the outskirts of Reykjavik. It is a nice cozy place on top of the hill with a nice view. The house can host up to 10 people. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, 1 toilet, 1 Bathroom, a living room, 2 mixed dormitories, a Greenhouse, and a tool room. NOTE: WE HAVE A CAT AT THE ACCOMODATIONBeds, sheets, and blankets are provided. Wireless internet access is provided free of charge. Washing machine on siteFood is included for the duration of the work camp; however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. This is a vegetarian project. We provide a well-balanced and healthy variety of food, including whole grains, seasonal fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, and dairy products. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint by avoiding meat and encouraging volunteers to explore plant-based and environmentally friendly food choices throughout the project.
SITUATION
Every evening, volunteers from different countries will be in charge of presenting their country of origin and culture in an informal way. It can be a presentation, a game, theatre ( the form of introduction is up to you Therefore, we encourage you to bring along some food, photos, or anything interesting related to your country for a fun and informative evening amongst other volunteers. WF Iceland will organize reasonably-priced weekend excursions to some of the most popular, beautiful areas and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer. Excursions include unique Icelandic sights, such as waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava forests, hot springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam vents, or even icebergs. Golden Circle is Included in the camp feeThis workcamp gives you the opportunity to spend an amazing time in Iceland with other international volunteers and to have an incredible experience where participants share their knowledge with each other while exploring creativity, environmental issues, and intercultural learning.The area around the house is also great for hiking. Plan ahead, share your travel plans, stay on the trail, properly dispose of waste, leave areas as you found them, and do not approach or feed wildlife. Don t go for high and steep mountains without a professional guide.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Participants are required to bring their own laptops and cameras for the program.
AHAS HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- MANU
- CULT
- PT-IPDJ 12.4
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
This workcamp happens in a rural UNESCO World Heritage area, so expect nature, culture and community life not city comfort or nightlife. Youll need to be flexible and active: tasks are simple but include walking, standing and light outdoor work, sometimes in summer heat. Bring comfy closed shs, sun protection, a light waterproof jacket and a reusable water bottle. Camp life is all about teamwork: everyone helps with cooking, cleaning and daily organisation. Respect, cooperation and a good attitude are essential. Because we work in heritage sites, rules are strict follow the coordinators and never touch or damage anything. Basic English is needed. Portuguese is not required (but its a plus). Internet may be limited, so be ready to disconnect and enjoy the experience.
- Code : PT-IPDJ 12.4
- Dispo : 6M / 6F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 30
PARTENAIRE
This international workcamp takes place in the Alto Douro Wine Region (UNESCO World Heritage) in northern Portugal and brings together 12 volunteers (18(30). Volunteers will join heritage visits and learning activities, and support non-invasive work at the Medieval Chapel of Our Lady of Veiga (cleaning, observation and basic documentation, always supervised). The camp also includes digital heritage workshops and an experimental theatre project inspired by local history, ending with a public performance for the community.
TRAVAIL
designed to promote cultural heritage valorisation, intercultural learning and community engagement.Volunteers will participate in heritage education activities, including introductory lectures, workshops and guided visits focused on the Alto Douro Wine Region as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. These activities aim to provide historical, cultural and territorial context and to develop a shared understanding of heritage values.A core component of the camp is non-invasive fieldwork at the Medieval Chapel of Our Lady of Veiga, where volunteers will collaborate in supervised tasks such as cleaning the interior and surrounding areas, visual observation, basic condition assessment and simple documentation of the monument. All activities will follow heritage conservation principles and will not involve technical restoration works.Volunteers will also take part in digital humanities workshops, learning basic methods for heritage documentation, recording and dissemination using digital tools.In the second phase of the camp, participants will engage in an experimental cultural theatre process, including acting workshops, voice and movement training, collective creation and rehearsals. Volunteers will contribute to the development and public presentation of a theatrical performance inspired by local history and cultural identity.In addition, volunteers will take part in daily group life tasks, such as meal preparation, shared responsibilities, evaluation moments and intercultural activities, fostering cooperation, responsibility and mutual respect.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Volunteers will stay in a simple but comfortable shared accommodation in a rural area of Sabrosa, close to the activity sites. Youll sleep in shared rooms (gender-separated when needed), with beds or mattresses provided. Bring your own sleeping bag and towel.There are shared bathrooms with hot showers and toilets. Everyone helps keep the place clean through shared cleaning duties. A fully equipped kitchen is available. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the group (teamwork style). Food is provided by the organisers, and weekly menus are planned with volunteers (vegetarian options available, other diets must be shared in advance).Lunch will be served daily at a local restaurant. Electricity, running water and Wi-Fi are available, but internet may be slow. Laundry options are limited (hand washing possible, and occasional laundry support may be organised). The place is calm and quiet, great for rest, group life and intercultural exchange.
SITUATION
The workcamp takes place in Sabrosa, a small and safe rural municipality in northern Portugal, located in the Alto Douro Wine Region (a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape). The area is known for vineyards, terraced hills and traditional village life. Sabrosa has around 6,000 residents, and the lifestyle is calm and strongly connected to local traditions and seasonal rural activities. This is a great place for volunteers who want a real community experience, far from big cities and mass tourism, activities will happen in nearby villages such as SEpoundo Martinho de Anta and Vilarinho de SEpoundo RomEpoundo. The main work site, the Medieval Chapel of Our Lady of Veiga, is in a quiet countryside setting surrounded by vineyards and nature. Sabrosa is about 120 km from Porto and 30 km from Vila Real. Because the camp is remote, its perfect for building strong group spirit, intercultural exchange and close contact with local people and heritage.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
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NATURE LOVERS ISLAND IN THE BERLIN ENVIRONS
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- ENVI
- CONS
- VJF 2.9
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
- Code : VJF 2.9
- Dispo : 6M / 6F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 26
PARTENAIRE
You will support the foresters of the area. The island Liepnitzinsel is situated in a picturesque lake, the Liepnitzsee, in the north of Berlin. It is surrounded by a beautiful landscape with many forests and lakes. On the island there are many permanent campers during the summer. Please treat everyone including nature and the surrounding with respect. Crossing the lake you must take the ferry. The ferry runs between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
TRAVAIL
The main works will be done in the woods. The volunteers will do various environmental works as well as renovation and construction work on the island and in the forests around the island. Possible tasks are removing bushes and invasive small tree species, collecting rubbish and wood, repairing works and so on. Volunteers should be prepared to be flexible and take part in any work that will support the foresters.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Accommodation: Your accommodation will be very basic. You will sleep in three large tents on camp beds. The infrastructure on the island is very basic without electricity and warm water, which also means no warm shower. There is no heating in the tents and on the island, you will use compost toilets. The accommodation is quite isolated, so it is good to think about some games and other free time activities beforehand The foresters of the project have built a nice and comfortable block house where the group can meet and eat. Food: A small kitchen is available, and food can be cooked on a gas hob cooker. There is also a fridge in the kitchen, so dont worry about the food. Please bring recipes and spices / special ingredients from your country for some culinary exchange
SITUATION
The workcamp is situated 25 km north of Berlin in a forest landscape surrounded by several lakes. Volunteers can go swimming and enjoy the incredible nature and landscape. There are many opportunities for outdoor sport activities like soccer, table-tennis and volleyball.Please note that you will not be able to visit Berlin very often. This is a camp for Nature LoversImportant Notes:You must know how to swimPlease be prepared for 2 weeks with minimal internet and cell phone coverageGerman language skills will be appreciated because the foresters you will work with speak only little English.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Important Notes:You must know how to swim
OASIS GOLUBINCI
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- SOCI
- MANU
- AGRI
- VSS2604
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
- Code : VSS2604
- Dispo : 5M / 5F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 1111
PARTENAIRE
The association 1/2ivimo zezedno founded a group of parents with the aim of improving the quality of life of their children – persons with intellectual disabilities, families and the entire social community in 1997. Given that we have been in existence for over 28 years, we have extensive experience in working with people with disabilities, as well as organizing various events. The mission of the association is to make people with developmental disabilities visible, present and active in all segments of social life, to affirm their abilities and individuality, to promote their rights and enable them to live a dignified and fulfilling life. The values of the association are equality, commitment, tolerance, solidarity, partnership development as well as permanent education for all.The association implements a program of empowerment and independence of users on a daily basis in the association in Belgrade – these are activities: life skills school, school for adults (functional educational activities), psycho-social support activities, work-occupational activities, artistic activities (creative, dramatic, musical…), sports activities, entertainment…
TRAVAIL
Volunteers will be engaged 8 hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week, in agreement with them and current needs. Most of the activities are realized outside. Activities in which volunteers participate are activities that our users also engage in daily: maintenance and arrangement of work and living space; tidying up the yard and plot; pulling weeds and working in the garden and greenhouse (hing, watering, crop care and harvesting…) – at the location where the accommodation is; sorting of the obtained fruits and vegetables – separation for nutrition in the camp, for distribution to socially disadvantaged members of the local community; going to the local environment to empty recycling containers with PET packaging and bringing it to Oasis; pressing packaging and separating caps; visiting vulnerable families from the local community. The camp is designed as a place for socializing, mutual communication and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities with volunteers from the regular population, who come from different cultures and environments. In addition to work activities, activities are also planned that promote togetherness, socializing, relaxation and fun for all participants of the Oasis. Table tennis, bowling, basketball are just some of the activities that will be available to volunteers during their free time. At the end of the camp, a farewell party is planned for all volunteers.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Camp Oaza Golubinci gathers people of good will who are ready to help and provide support in life and work to adults with developmental disabilities. Oasis Golubinci is a living and working community for people with disabilities, and in the Oasis itself there is accommodation for volunteers and users. Volunteers will be accommodated in houses that have all the necessary equipment (sufficient number of bathrooms, kitchen, dining room), in double and triple rooms. All houses/accommodation units are in the same yard, so volunteers are directed to each other, although they may be in separate houses. Given that there are 4 different kitchens, there are opportunities for volunteers to participate in the preparation of food themselves, and the association can provide the necessary food, according to our capabilities. Volunteers will be provided with bedding.
SITUATION
Golubinci (village/town in the municipality of Stara Pazova), 8km from the town of Stara Pazova. The town has about 5,000 inhabitants, it is a multicultural environment, the majority of the population is of the Orthodox faith, but the Catholic population is also very represented. In the center of the town there are Orthodox and Catholic churches, a supermarket, a post office, a school, a kindergarten, a health center, cafes… It is interesting that the castle Schloss (from the 18th century) is located there, which is accompanied by stories about curses, infidelities and punishments. It has significant architecture and historical value because KaraA orA e PetroviA and composer Ludwig Van Beethoven stayed there. Various events are held in the town itself throughout the year: Cat Shows (masquerade ball and Carnival), Days of Rosemary, Earth Day… During the volunteers stay, the celebration of Petrovdan will be held – the glory of the place, during which numerous outdoor activities will be organized and a fair enjoyed by all the locals. In Stara Pazova (8 km from Golubinac) there is a train station from which you can take a fast train to Belgrade and Novi Sad in 15-20 minutes, where volunteers can get to know the numerous sights of Serbia in their free time.
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STAGE ON THE STREET: ALL INCLUDED
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- MANU
- CULT
- PT-IPDJ 9.1
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
- Code : PT-IPDJ 9.1
- Dispo : 8M / 9F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 30
PARTENAIRE
– To support the local community, namely the Cooperative Cercimarante, an institution linked to young people with disabilities, in the preparation of the Street Theatre;- Developing the autonomy and self-esteem of young people with disabilities;- Stimulating the contact of young people with fewer opportunities with other young people from different cultures;- Fostering the personal and social development of young volunteers through non-formal education activities;- Providing young volunteers with knowledge of a new social and cultural reality enabling them to combat any kind of prejudice and stereotypes;- To promote the preservation and protection of cultural heritage at international and local level through direct contact and inclusion of the participants with the community of Amarante and with the heritage of the region, organising public actions/events such as the Intercultural Night and presentation of the different countries and cultures;- Promoting human rights and values of tolerance and respect.
TRAVAIL
Activities: group dynamics; presentation to the city and region; discussion on the workcamp theme (objectives, tasks division); visit to the most important places of the city; training on theatre performance and workshop on how to deal with the difference; direct contact and work with local NGO (Cercimarante) responsible for activities with local handicapped young people; organize an event (theatre performance) involving both groups (workcamp participants and local handicapped young people) to be presented to the local community (street performance ( expected more than 500 persons to attend);
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Participants will be accommodated in shared rooms (4 participants each) of Casa da Juventude de Amarante. Casa da Juventude de Amarante has its own kitchen, WC, and showers. In terms of food, our youth centre has a barrestaurant proposal for the volunteers (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) always taking into consideration our aims (healthy food with organic and vegetarian ingredients). Laundry available (self-service). Our youth centre has free wireless.
SITUATION
Amarante is a small town in the North of Portugal, part of Porto district (60km far from Porto to the interior) with 12 thousand inhabitants (in the city center). It is a quite famous city for tourism, culture, and wine production. Indeed, is quite near (18km) the Oporto wine region. Is crossed by TEmega River (one of the rivers ending at Douro River that crosses Porto till the Atlantic Ocean) and it is on the valley of one of the most important Portuguese mountains, MarEpoundo (1450m). Amarante is well located (nearby passes highway A4 connecting to Oporto and highway A11 connecting to GuimarEpoundes) and has a good public transport system (bus station). The city is 40 min way from the nearest airport (Oporto) by car.
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CHILDREN S HOME FARM-6
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- CONS
- KIDS
- AGRI
- MCE-11
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
250 Frais supp : 250 USD
Remarque
The additional fee of 250 USD for full term of participation and 180 USD for 1 week participation (or equivalent amount of MNT or Euro by current rate of Mongolian bank) should be paid on your arrival directly.
- Code : MCE-11
- Dispo : 7M / 8F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 16 - 99
PARTENAIRE
Since 2000, volunteers from all over the world have participated in summer programs designed to help improve the vegetable farm at the Childcare Center of Mongolia (Children s Home). However, between 2014-2018 they decided to discontinue their farming activities due to a lack of human resources and the unavailability of farming land. In 2017, our organization managed to rent farming land for the Children s Home, and they resumed their farming activities on this new land. As a result, our cooperation with their farm restarted in 2018. One of the main roles of international volunteers will be assisting with the farming work at the Children s Home.
TRAVAIL
The main activities include farming vegetables such as potats, carrots, radishes, and others at the farming camp, as well as organizing leisure activities with children from the childrens home. Volunteers may also work on building concrete fences to protect the new farm. It can be quite tiring, but lets enjoy it.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Summer house and Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). Need to bring Sleeping Bag Cook by volunteers with local staff.
SITUATION
45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is BUHUG. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Big friendly heart and to like farming/physical works and be flexible/ adaptable.
SEEDS 049. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- ENVI
- SEEDS 049.
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
- Code : SEEDS 049.
- Dispo : 6M / 6F
- Langue du Projet : ENG / ENG
- Age : 18 - 99
PARTENAIRE
The Environmentally Aware and Action project is part of a series of camps organised by SEEDS in cooperation with different partners. SEEDS collaborates with the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, the City of Reykjavik, and several local stakeholders on a project to clean up the Icelandic coastline. Partners include the Blue Army, an organisation dedicated to the cause of coastal cleaning, SORPA, the waste collection and management entity in the capital area, and Whales of Iceland, an exhibit showcasing life-size models of whales and porpoises to educate the public about their lives and the impact of human activity on their existence.
TRAVAIL
his camp allows volunteers to learn about global and local environmental issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits, as well as to contribute directly to environment protection by joining outdoor cleanup tasks. These cleanup tasks may be arranged in partnership with the above mentioned organisations or run solely by SEEDS. We also aim to involve the local community, so some of our events may be open to the public. We hope participants will learn how to plan and carry out their own trash cleaning projects back at home. This project is based on similar activities around the world, where outstanding results have been achieved with volunteers. Volunteers can choose one of the two options below, included as hands-on volunteering activity in the camp: A day trip combining a visit to the Hellisheioi geothermal power plant, a trash collection in the area, and the Hot River Hike, a hike up a valley filled with hot springs where one can bathe. A day trip to the Reykjanes Peninsula, combined with a coastal cleanup in the area. Please note that all activities are subject to weather conditions and the availability of our partners. This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors, walking medium to long distances during the cleanups, and during other activities such as sightseeing. Since a part of the project happens outdoors, volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
SEEDS volunteers stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Accommodation is in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room. Please bring your own towel. Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
SITUATION
Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, situated between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature. Additional excursions (eg. Golden Circle or the South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of participants interested in joining them. The weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Participation fee EUR 450 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes food, accommodation, transport from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), activities, and one trip combined with the trash collection (Hot River or Reykjanes).
SEEDS 050. MIDNIGHT SUN PHOTOGRAPHY IN REYKJAVK
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- SEEDS 050
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
- Code : SEEDS 050
- Dispo : 6M / 6F
- Langue du Projet : ENG / ENG
- Age : 16 - 20
PARTENAIRE
This is the nineteenth year (since 2008) that SEEDS organises a series of International Photography projects. In 2010 we also began offering these camps for teenagers. Throughout the year, participants from all over the world come to Iceland for an immersive photography-focused learning camp. SEEDS coordinators help participants to develop their unique photographic skills through workshops and feedback sessions on technical settings, compositional considerations, and creating conceptual frameworks that highlight each participant s individual style.
TRAVAIL
Note that this is a learning/sharing camp and not a regular workcamp; this project has a smaller volunteer work part and emphasises the personal learning process over the community impact. We may be able to organise some outdoor voluntary work, but it depends on our partners and the weather conditions. Participants will have time to put the theory about photography into practice, exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant will be selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods, and laptops, if possible. While learning about photography, the participants have the opportunity to explore Icelandic culture through active participation: capturing it, engaging with it, and showcasing their work throughout the camp. One of our goals is to empower young people to use photography to highlight environmental and cultural subjects and issues. Participants should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium to long distances during activities and working within a flexible schedule. Participants will be photographing in their free time outside of workshop hours with images to be discussed at group feedback sessions. This camp is open to participants aged 16 to 20. During their stay, SEEDS organises a programme that combines learning, sharing, getting to know Iceland and its culture, and having fun while exploring the city and some of the most stunning natural attractions in the Golden Circle and the Hot River hike excursions.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. As participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 6 people, everyone is expected to behave considerately. Please bring your own towel. Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or games from your country for the intercultural evening. Be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
SITUATION
Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature. Additional excursions (eg. the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of participants interested in joining them. Be prepared for cold or rainy weather and bring warm and/or waterproof clothing.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
Participation fee EUR 650 (Euros), which needs to be transferred to SEEDS the latest one month before the camp starts to confirm the placement. It includes food, accommodation, transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), the Golden Circle and Hot river hike excursions. We will visit spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline, a volcano crater, the Thingvellir National Park and much more.
NEVER FORGET SACHSENHAUSEN 1 - KLINKERWERK
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- VJF/ESC 2.3
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria.
- Code : VJF/ESC 2.3
- Dispo : 7M / 8F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 30
PARTENAIRE
Sachsenhausen is a district of Oranienburg, about 33 km north of Berlin. In 1936, the Sachsenhausen concentration camp was established there. It served as a site of forced labor, imprisonment, and violence against people persecuted by the Nazi regime, including political opponents, Jewish people, LGBTQ individuals, Sinti and Roma, people with disabilities, individuals marginalized as social outsiders and many others, especially from occupied countries during the war. Thousands were victims of murder and brutal abuse.Before Sachsenhausen, in 1933, the first state concentration camp was set up in Oranienburg. This camp mainly held political opponents and was later used for Nazi propaganda. It closed in 1934, and many prisoners were transferred elsewhere. Sachsenhausen later became a central camp in the Nazi system, used for SS training and forced labor in industries like brickworks and arms production. In 1945, as the war ended, many prisoners were forced on death marches. Soviet troops liberated the remaining inmates on April 22, 1945.After the war, part of the site was used as a Soviet special camp. Today, Sachsenhausen is a memorial and museum dedicated to remembering the victims. More information is available at :https://www.sachsenhausen-sbg.de/en/
TRAVAIL
The study part will include:Visit the Sachsenhausen Memorial and learn about its different areas and history.Help with the ongoing research of the satellite camp Klinkerwerk.Possible work on objects and in the archive.Visit the RavensbrEck Memorial (a former concentration camp for women).Discuss remembrance culture and meet a descendant of a former concentration camp prisoner.STUDY PARTBesides the manual work the study component will be an important part of our project. Participants will learn a lot about the time of National Socialism, (i.e. the Nazis) – persecution extermination, and forced labor -as well as about postwar Germany, especially about the Soviet Special Camp which operated at Sachsenhausen until 1950. Volunteers will have the opportunity to explore the depot and the archive of the memorial site.All participants should have a very good knowledge of English and should be interested in history and the present problems of neo-fascism and racism.WORKThe common learning at the historical site of Sachsenhausen shall be supplemented by manual work which constitutes the participantIs contribution to the maintenance of the memorial. This part will be rather small. But it means that you should have cloth with you that could get dirty.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
ACCOMMODATIONYou will be accommodated in a youth hostel. The building is on the grounds of historical Sachsenhausen concentration camp complex and was built in 1938 as the oUcial residence of the Concentration Camp Inspector, 2 km away from the memorial center.It is not necessary to bring a sleeping bag. Bed sheets and linen will be provided. You will sleep in shared rooms with a lot of space. There is no washing machine available. There is a washing salon in town.FOODIn the hostel there is a big kitchen for the group. Please be prepared not only to cook there, but also to clean up afterwards This will be done by the kitchen team of your group. Volunteers will cook the meals for themselves. You don t need to pay by yourself, the camp leader will get a budget for food from VJF. Ideas for cooking are welcome. Please bring recipes and ingredients such as special spices from your home country with you for some culinary exchange
SITUATION
Important Volunteers must be able to ride a bike, because various shorter and longerbicycle-tours are planned. Bicycles are provided, but helmets are not.In the free time it s possible to go to Berlin or Potsdam. Volunteers will Und many forests and lakes to walk, cycle or just relax. However, the free time activities will mainly depend on participants ideas.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
ImportantFor this project it is necessary to have good or very good English skills German skills are beneUcial.This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria.The participation to the ESC volunteering teams is subjects to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en Volunteers do not have to pay any fee (no sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project.Volunteers need to enroll in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal; VJF will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project.Volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 7aO/day, during the visit of the project coordinator from VJF.Volunteers will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets.Volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.
OTHAL -ADVENTURE FARM
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- ENVI
- VJF 5.2
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
- Code : VJF 5.2
- Dispo : 5M / 5F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 26
PARTENAIRE
In the early 1990s, the Verein Jugend- und Schulbauernhof im Gutshof Othal e. V. (Youth and School Farm Association) was founded on an old four-sided farmstead dating from the 18th century. With a great deal of manual labor and effort, the first members of the association repaired dilapidated stables, laid out gardens, and built paddocks. The school farm is located about an hour s drive west of Leipzig and is surrounded by nature.The area around the farm can be explored on foot or by bike. The natural environment of our farm and the expert staff from the region offer a variety of opportunities for nature discovery and recreation, such as baking bread, churning butter, harvesting, and processing fruit. There is also a Kita with children aged 3-6 years from the village integrated into the building.Verein Jugend-und Schulbauernhof im Gutshof Othal e. V. (schulbauernhof-othal.de)
TRAVAIL
The farm needs help caring for the animals (horses, pigs, donkeys, rabbits, chickens). We would like to use the summer to renovate our horse stable (i.e., whitewashing walls, woodwork, tidying up) and carry out maintenance work in the chicken coop. Work in the vegetable and herb garden may also be required, or assistance with processing, such as making jam.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Accommodation:You will stay on the former estate of the BElow family, which was built around 1860 and converted into a school hostel. The building is located at the gates of the rose city of Sangerhausen, surrounded by charming oak forests, orchards and fields.Food:The volunteers will prepare their own meals. It would be nice if you could bring some simple recipes and special spices from your home country for some culinary exchange
SITUATION
You can explore the area and nearby towns for some sight seeing, go hiking, visit nearby cities such as Halle and Leipzig, but feel free to bring games with you too.
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CHILDREN S HOME FARM-7
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- CONS
- KIDS
- AGRI
- MCE-12
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
250 Frais supp : 250 USD
Remarque
The additional fee of 250 USD for full term of participation and 180 USD for 1 week participation (or equivalent amount of MNT or Euro by current rate of Mongolian bank) should be paid on your arrival directly.
- Code : MCE-12
- Dispo : 7M / 8F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 16 - 99
PARTENAIRE
Since 2000, volunteers from all over the world have participated in summer programs designed to help improve the vegetable farm at the Childcare Center of Mongolia (Children s Home). However, between 2014-2018 they decided to discontinue their farming activities due to a lack of human resources and the unavailability of farming land. In 2017, our organization managed to rent farming land for the Children s Home, and they resumed their farming activities on this new land. As a result, our cooperation with their farm restarted in 2018. One of the main roles of international volunteers will be assisting with the farming work at the Children s Home.
TRAVAIL
The main activities include farming vegetables such as potats, carrots, radishes, and others at the farming camp, as well as organizing leisure activities with children from the childrens home. Volunteers may also work on building concrete fences to protect the new farm. It can be quite tiring, but lets enjoy it.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Summer house and Mongolian traditional tents which is GER (traditional tent). Need to bring Sleeping Bag Cook by volunteers with local staff.
SITUATION
45 km from Ulaanbaatar. Place name is BUHUG. The sight is just unbelievably beautiful, typical Mongolian plain.
BESOIN SPÉCIAL
To like farming/physical works and be flexible/ adaptable.
BUTTERFLY OASIS AT VILLA CASTORA HOSTEL
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- ENVI
- AGRI
- SVI-MD4-26
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
- Code : SVI-MD4-26
- Dispo : 7M / 7F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 30
PARTENAIRE
The General Directorate of Youth of the Community of Madrid is the public body responsible for the design, management, and coordination of youth policies in the region.It develops programs, resources, and services aimed at youth participation, non-formal education, international mobility, and the social inclusion of young people.
TRAVAIL
Tasks related to the volunteer campYour volunteering experience will be divided into three main activities:Setting up a small greenhouse for succulent plants, taking into account soil requirements, land assessment, and possible design options, from the construction of the structure to the installation of plant signage.Design and creation of butterfly oases. Workshops and sessions will be carried out to highlight the importance of insects and their role in ecosystems.The daily session program, outlined in broad terms in this document, corresponds to an itinerary of activities, games, and dynamics aimed at bringing participants closer to nature, cxistence between cultures and species, and environmental awareness. Through these proposals, participants will reflect on the way we inhabit the planet today and explore alternative solutions inspired by practices developed by other cultures and civilizations over many years, through agro-art, creativity, play, and collective creation.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Villa Castora Hostel is located 60 km from Madrid, very close to the town center of Cercedilla and in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range. The hostel has 88 beds distributed across 31 rooms, all equipped with bed linen and blankets. The rooms can be:2-bed rooms3- or 4-bed rooms, with beds and/or bunk bedsThe hostel also offers 4 adapted places for people with reduced mobility.Meals are provided: breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, and dinner.
SITUATION
The volunteer camp is not only about work; you will also have the opportunity to enjoy leisure and free-time activities:Excursions to CercedillaGuided visits to sites of environmental, scientific, historical, artistic, and/or cultural interestSports activities and gamesNatural swimming poolsScientific activities and experimentsArtistic expression workshops that encourage creativity
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DREAM CARE ACTION
- chantiers 1-3 semaines
- ENVI
- MANU
- PT-IPDJ 10.8
150 Frais d’inscription : 150 EUR
Remarque
During the camp period, temperatures are usually high. Volunteers are advised to wear light clothing, use a hat or cap, sunscreen and bring a reusable water bottle to ensure proper hydration throughout the day
- Code : PT-IPDJ 10.8
- Dispo : 10M / 10F
- Langue du Projet : ENG
- Age : 18 - 30
PARTENAIRE
DREAM CARE ACTION is an International Workcamp developed in partnership with the Santa Casa da MisericErdia of Salvaterra de Magos, an institution dedicated to the care and support of elderly people. The camp aims to involve international volunteers in voluntary actions that contribute to the improvement and enhancement of spaces used by the elderly, promoting well-being, dignity and quality of life for residents. At the same time, the project seeks to strengthen intergenerational solidarity, civic engagement and international cooperation through volunteering in a social care context.
TRAVAIL
1. Cleaning and Maintenance of Institutional Spaces:Cleaning and organising outdoor and common areas of the elderly care institution, including patios, walkways, leisure areas and shared spaces used by residents and staff.2. Improvement of Outdoor and Leisure Areas:Repairing, painting and maintaining outdoor furniture such as benches, tables and other elements used by the elderly; organising and improving leisure areas to make them safer, more functional and welcoming.3. Gardens and Green Areas Maintenance:Basic maintenance of gardens and green spaces within the institution, including pruning shrubs and plants, removing weeds and leaves, and contributing to a pleasant and well-kept environment.4. Support in Space Organisation:Assisting in the organisation and preparation of outdoor and common spaces used for daily activities and moments of rest, always respecting accessibility and comfort needs of elderly residents.5. Intergenerational and Social Support Activities:Collaborating in simple intergenerational activities, such as informal social moments, outdoor leisure activities or shared interactions with residents, promoting social inclusion, companionship and well-being.All tasks will be carried out in close coordination with the institutions staff and camp leaders, ensuring respect for the well-being, safety, dignity and daily routines of the elderly residents.
LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE
Volunteers will be accommodated at INATEL Pavilion in Salvaterra de Magos. Accommodation is in a shared open space, without separated rooms, with male and female volunteers sleeping in the same area. Bathroom facilities are separated for male and female volunteers. Mattresses are provided; volunteers must bring a sleeping bag. Food is provided by the organisation. Breakfast is prepared individually by volunteers. Dinner is cooked by volunteers on a rotation basis. Lunch is usually prepared by the organisation. Cleaning and organisation of the space are done by volunteers together with the camp leaders. During weekdays, the space is shared with children, young people and other monitors.
SITUATION
The camp takes place in Salvaterra de Magos, a picturesque town located in central Portugal, in the district of SantarEm. The area is predominantly rural, characterised by agricultural landscapes, green fields and the proximity of the Tagus River, which contributes to a calm and pleasant natural environment. Despite its tranquil setting, Salvaterra de Magos benefits from good connections to nearby urban centres, allowing easy access to services and transport networks.The location offers an ideal balance between nature and accessibility, providing a peaceful environment suitable for outdoor activities, social interaction and cultural exploration. The town includes essential local amenities such as small shops, cafEs and community spaces, ensuring volunteers have the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay.Geo-referencing coordinates: 39.0273I( N, 8.7942I( W
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