Jeunesse Et Reconstruction | Depuis 1948 Jeunesse Et Reconstruction | Depuis 1948

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The association of sports fishermen Deliblatsko jezero was founded in 2003 by the initiative of a group of citizens with the aim of promoting sport fishing and nature protection, with a special emphasis on the involvement of children and young people in active nature protection. By the decision of the Government of the Republic of Serbia in 2009, the Association of Sport Fishermen Deliblatsko Jezero was appointed as the manager of the Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac . The manager of the reserve has so far implemented volunteer and youth projects related to nature protection and environmental education of young people, among other things: International volunteer eco camp Biodiversity conservation, habitat revitalization and ecological education of young people in the Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac in cooperation with the Association of Citizens Aurora and Young Researchers of Serbia. The camp was implemented as part of the program Young people are the law of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Serbia. We have been holding international volunteer camps since 2015, and so far we have held 15 camps; Eco school for pupils of Elementary School Paja MarganoviA as part of the project Protection of the brook trout population, revitalization of the habitat and ecological education of young people in the Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac under the auspices of the Municipality of Kovin. Fishing competition for children and youth Hook against drugs under the auspices of the Municipality of Kovin. We organize International Turtle Day on May 23, when we also organize a workshop for children.

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The activities required for the preparation and implementation of the camp will include the following: 1. Establishing cooperation with partner volunteer organizations and obtaining additional financial resources to co-finance the camp; 2. Purchase of durable foodstuffs, tools and materials; Day 1of the camp (Saturday): welcome of volunteers at AS Kovin and transport to the Research and Educational Center in the Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac ; accommodation in rooms (2-bed, 3-bed and 5-bed); getting to know the participants of the camp; walking around the reserve and boating on Lake Kraljevac; 2nd day of the camp (Sunday): morning ( Ecological workshop (acquaintance with the natural values of the reserve) and presentation and public speaking skills workshop; in the afternoon – familiarization with the activities during the camp 3rd day of the camp (Monday): cleaning of the SRP Kraljevac , arrangement of places for fishing; Day 4 of the camp (Tuesday): arrangement of furniture and places for fishing; Day 5 of the camp (Wednesday): removal of invasive species of plants and arrangement of the footpath; 6th day of the camp (Thursday): removal of invasive species of plants and arrangement of the footpath;Day 7 of the camp (Friday): arrangement of furniture and places for fishing; 8th day of camp (Saturday): free activities; 9 day (Sunday): excursion-excursion; 10th day (Monday): creation of info board 11 day (Tuesday): production of info board and wooden furniture; 12 day (Wednesday): arrangement of the yard and rooms of the research and educational center Day 13 (Thursday): presentation of volunteers to the local population and farewell party 14th day (Friday): departure of volunteers and writing of reports The total working time per day is 6 hours, and depending on the agreement and weather conditions, the works will be in the morning and in the afternoon.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Accommodation of the volunteers will be organized in the research and education center, that is, the Umbra hostel. Volunteers will be assigned to three double, one triple and one five-bed rooms. It will have two bathrooms and one shower cabin with toilets. On the ground floor, they will have a hall and a fully equipped kitchen where they will be able to prepare food on a combined stove (gas and electricity). Some of the food will be purchased at a local store in Deliblat, and some in Kovin. Volunteers will appoint a daily kitchen team that will be in charge of preparing food, washing dishes and maintaining hygiene.

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On the edge of Deliblatska PeUAara, in the picturesque village of Deliblato, only 50 km from Belgrade and 10 km from Kovino, lies an oasis of peace and quiet, the Special Nature Reserve Kraljevac . Lake Kraljevac with its floating islands, surrounding reed beds, forests, meadows and pastures is characterized by the richness and variety of flora and fauna. Floating islands of up to 1 hectare in size, moved by strong winds, continuously change the surrounding landscape and represent the remains of lowland wetlands, one of the globally rarest and most endangered types of habitat, as well as one of the last refuges of the rare plant community of bog ferns and swamp willows in our area. Floating and permanent islands with water shafts and underground springs that do not freeze even during the worst winters represent an important habitat for fish, as well as a wintering and resting place for birds during spring and autumn migration. The reserve is part of an internationally important bird area (IBA) and is an important nesting ground for numerous rare wading birds, among which the Purple Heron and Squacco Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Little Egret, Western Marsh Harrier, as well as the globally endangered Ferruginous Duck stand out. Whiskered and Black Tern, as well as Great and Pygmy Cormorants regularly feed on fish in this area. Eurasian Otter can often be seen in the clear water of Lake Kraljevac, and the lss areas surrounding Lake Kraljevac are the nesting place of large colonies of European Bee-eater. The nearby pastures with remnants of the continental steppe are one of the last refuges of rare and endangered species of steppe rodents, the European Ground Squirrel and the Blind Mole Rat, in Serbia. The reserve provides visitors with outstanding opportunities for sport fishing, paddling, hiking, bird watching and nature photography, as well as a unique scientific training ground and outdoor classroom.

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Host organisation is the community of Weingarten/Pfalz and the sports club: Sportverein Weingarten 2007 e.V. near Germersheim. It is a workcamp including German language training. The lectures will be daily, two hours per day (excluding Saturdays and Sundays, when the group will go on excursions). The basis of the lecture will be first communication; and second: grammar. The volunteers are assigned to 3 language courses. Therefore, indicate your language skill in your CV.A) Beginner knowledge required, so that they can communicate in German with the other group members. Improvement of the existing skills is one of the goals of this course.B) Good German knowledge required (B2/C1) -May be German for Engineers as specialty. This is a rare course – you don t find it elsewhereC) Very good German knowledge required (C1). Improvement of the very good skills is one of the goals of this course.For all participants a training for writing and presenting applications at companies and universities is included.

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Participants will also have to do various manual tasks to prepare the area around the arena. Gardening work is included Working time will be about 2-5 hours daily, excluding Saturdays and Sundays

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Accommodation will be in the main building of the Arena with several bedrooms (6-13 beds in each), kitchen, separated bathrooms and showers. Cooking, cleaning, shopping etc. will be done by the group itself. Like in each workcamp, accommodation, food and travel-costsfor excursions are free, as well as materials/copies needed for the lectures.

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The Arena in Weingarten is close to Germersheim and Speyer, 50 km southwest of Heidelberg. It has 20.000 inhabitants, including3.000 students. There is also the study center for Digital Engineeringof the university of applied science Kaiserslautern and Mainz university with the departement for language studies in Germersheim. Weingarten itself has a nice Arena with sports facilities. One of our goals is that the volunteers participate in sport activities of the SV Weingarten. The camp is located approx. 10 km away from the city centre of Speyer and Germersheim. Please look at the map, there are about 15 Weingartens in Germany. Please travel to Weingarten in Pfalz Terminal: bus station Weingarten/Pfalz and train station Lingenfeld; next airports: Karlsruhe/Baden, Frankfurt/Main, Stuttgart, Strasbourg/Alsace. The German federal and state governments have agreed on a way to fund the 63-euro Deutschlandticket for 2025. This means that this summer it is very cheap to travel all over Germany. In 2023 and 2024 this has been used by almost all participants to save money while traveling in July and August in Germany. It is also possible to arrive one or 2 days earlier so that you can reduce your travel costs.One goal is that the volunteers participate in sports activities. We plan sports activities, which consist for example of football training, swimming, gymnastics and tennis. These sports courses are open for all participants. Therefore, bring your preferred sports equipment e.g. swimming, football, tennis, gymnastics etc. with you Travelling and sightseeing tours will be mostly in the region Rhein/Neckar. Also to some companies like Mercedes and SAP. If you intend to search a job, don t forget your CV. We will help you to apply.

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Extra Fee includes language course and most activities: 200Euro to be paid upon arrival (or to be transferred in advance).Besides the formal application please send your CV in the Europass Format to yoursending organisationhttps://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/de/cv/compose

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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The partner is the momorial and place of remambrance RavensbrEck. The former women s concentration camp Ravensbrueck was built in 1939 near the small town of FErstenberg/Havel. Until its liberation in April 1945, over 120,000 women and children, 20,000 men and 1,000 underage young women from the so-called Uckermark Youth Protection Camp were imprisoned there. The prisoners came from more than 40 nations. They had to perform forced labour in various sectors, e.g. for SS factories or the Siemens company. Their daily lives were marked by hunger, mistreatment, and poor hygienic conditions. Tens of thousands of prisoners were killed. Today, the Ravensbrueck Memorial preserves traces and records, promotes remembering and research, and creates a place for active learning and encounters. Every year, international work camps are organized in cooperation with the memorial.www.ravensbrueck-sbg.de

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Remember them In this workcamp you will get involved in the preservation of the former Nazi women s concentration camp Ravensbrueck. You will deal intensively and artistically with biographies of imprisoned women and survivors who were imprisoned in the Ravensbrueck concentration camp. Performing your own art project or a research based on the topic that is interesting for you will be appreciated. During the work part you will perform various maintenance works in the exterior of the memorial site and collections.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Accommodation:You will live in a shared rooms in the youth hostel on the grounds of the memorial in the former houses of the concentration camp wardens. A room as well as a bathroom with shower and toilet is shared by 3-4 people. There is a big outside area with volleyball field as well as a common room with board games and table tennis. The participants of the first camp must leave their accommodation on there last day at 09:30. The rooms will be available for the participants from the second camp ( VJF/ 2.7) from 16:00.Food:All meals will be provided by the youth hostel – vegetarian and vegan option will not be a promblem. If you have the space you can bring snacks to share for the group.

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At the hostel area you can do sports and games (e.g. table tennis, volleyball, board games). There is a room with a projector, so you can watch movies too. The area near the camp is very picturesque and has many lakes. You can go hiking, cycling, swimming and caning there. Berlin is just one hour away by the train, so you can explore it. Another idea is visiting Baltic Sea; it takes around one and a half hours by train to get there.

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Active Granja takes place in the rural village of Granja, located in Castro Daire municipality, a mountain area in the centre of Portugal. Many residents are old and live alone, the village faces challenges such as isolation, ageing population and lack of opportunities. The main aim is to support the sustainable development of the village through community engagement, intergenerational interaction, heritage preservation, environmental care and intercultural exchange. During the camp, volunteers will live together, cook together, clean and organize shared spaces, work as a team and take part in real activities that benefit the local community. Through daily interaction, local engagement, cultural exchange and shared moments, volunteers will help reduce isolation among people, help research and document the villages tangible and intangible heritage and make it more accessible to international visitors. They will also take part in the creation of tourist infrastructure, join clean-up actions and restore communal spaces. They will enjoy cultural learning through workshops, festivals, music, dance, theatre, cinema, excursions and shared meals

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Volunteers will get to put their talents into action They are expected to arrive to the camp with some cultural performances from their countries already prepared (such as folklore dances or other dances, songs, music playing, acting, games, humor, storytelling or other performances) to entertain elderly and other locals in community events, as there will be traditional festivals and community gatherings, like a Storytelling Walking Tour Day, guided by elderly who will share stories and traditions, a Senior Intercultural Meeting and the Active Granja Corn Fest (where they will experience local traditions and have fun with the community). Volunteers will do crafts in order to build handmade tourism information panels for the PR7 walking trail (these panels will identify tourist points of interest that are associated with QR coded-signage, linked to the official municipal tourist webpage https://www.visitcastrodaire.pt/), decorate granaries using handmade ornaments they will carry out in a creative workshop, install a Literary Granary (a small public library inside a granary). They will move across the village territory on foot, by quad bike, van or tractor during a heritage bootcamp to carry out research and documentation of the villages built and natural heritage (such as public buildings, fountains, granaries, cellars, ovens, threshing floors, landscape heritage in river, forest and mountain areas) while installing their handmade panels and recording stories, photos, videos and doing environmental clean-up actions. They will also clean and restore a water mill and will help translate heritage content into English and other languages. Most meals will be prepared by volunteers themselves through the Meals of the Nations sharing initiative, which consists of cooking lunch and dinner typical of their own countries. Volunteers are always responsible for setting and clearing the table, washing and putting away the dishes, cleaning and tidying the kitchen, bathrooms, dormitory and shared spaces, according to a task schedule

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

The lodgement of the camp is Granja Sports Hall, a very large indoor sports hall, located around 700 walkable metres away from the centre of the village. It will be divided into a bedroom area and a large multipurpose area. The dormitory will be adapted in the bottom side of the building with camp beds, and its area will be separated for boys and girls with movable dividers. ThereIs an entrance for an adjoining bathouse with ladies bathroom and gentlemen bathroom. The multipurpose area will be used for meals and activities. There is also a kitchen with a stove, a fridge and cockery. ThereIs a bar where drinks and snacks can be bought. There isnIt any laundry service, but the GDRG association is making efforts to provide a washing machine. Volunteers are provided with dinner on the 23rd of July and they will be provided with breakfast, lunch, a small snack in the afternoon and dinner until the 1st of August. (On a daily basis, there will be water, milk, barley coffee, tea, cereals, some fruit, bread and butter available in the kitchen for breakfast and for snack).The volunteers will be provided with transport from the meeting point (Viseu Bus Terminal) to Granja, at 17h30, on the arrival day (23rd of July 2026), also during campwork activities and from Granja to Viseu Bus Terminal on the departure day (2nd of August 2026), at 10h30.

SITUATION

The camp is situated in Granja rural village, which is around 3,5 hours away from Lisbon and around 1,5 hours away from Oporto. Granja belongs to the parish of MEes, municipality of Castro Daire, district of Viseu. The closest city to Granja is Viseu, which is located 40 km away. This village was born more than 2 centuries ago from a little farm. There are around 150 inhabitants there and the same number of immigrants abroad. Granja has a beautiful natural landscape, thereIs a community of popular people who value their traditions and folklore. Except for the association GDR Granja bar, there isnIt any commerce store in the village, but there are some supermarkets and other shops available in MEes or Castro Daire, in a distance of 5 or 10 km away.

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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.

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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.

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The youth and cultural association Wemsical Serbia was founded in August 2014 with the following goals:- education of young people, connecting talented youth with the professional world;- development of the local community;- development of civil society;- informal education;- encouraging the development of tourism;- increasing the offer in the cultural life of Vojvodina;- spreading the practice of tolerance;- locating and presenting local cultural treasures.Previous activities of the association:- Malomfestival, Orom (Serbia) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025- Association program that requires the most organizations every year. It is an incredibly significant force of building the community that VetrenjaAa Festival has since it is not just a music festival, it is in the case of a manifestation that includes an art camp that lasts for several weeks.

TRAVAIL

All our volunteers work 4 hours a day, on different types of tasks:- Parking and traffic regulation- Working at the info desk- Logistical and technical assistance throughout the festival- Support for catering facilitiesKeeping the festival area clean

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Accommodation:In the area of our festival, camping in a special, shady place – with the provision of your own tents.Meals:Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in our own kitchen

SITUATION

Imagine a fairy-tale, over 100-year-old windmill, surrounded by a truly friendly community. There is everything here: fields of oilseed rape, corn, swimming pool, horses, smiling faces.

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.

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 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).

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.

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).

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.

PARTENAIRE

FSL India is a leading youth development organization promoting youth inclusion through volunteering and community development activities. It has been operating since 2001. FSL Indias roles and the development interventions through youth engagement at the grassroot level in the present local and global context are multi-dimensional as well as multi-directional.Under the three pillars and thematic areas of development interventions, FSL India focuses on youth volunteering, community development and education. Evers since came into being, FSL India has engaged more than 30k youth from 40 countries, and contributed to community development process and youth integration through voluntary engagement, community development initiatives and educational programs that promote Social Leadership and Personal Social Responsibility (PSR).

TRAVAIL

The will mainly focus on conserving the group of monuments of cultural heritage site at Hampi.For the last 10 years, FSL India has been working with UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the management of local schools, local NGOs, INTACH and the local tour guide association. Concentrate on the protection of its cultural heritage, sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals, school children, tour-guides and tourists, to infuse a sense of responsibility towards the protection of these priceless onuments. Here, you will help to convert dry areas into beautiful, restful spots by planting trees and flowering plants. Street plays to create awareness, creativity, physical work and rchaeological delights are all hallmarks of this unique work camp.Activities 1. Clean up and scrub around monuments dating back to 1 CE to preserve and maintain their beauty and cultural heritage2 Sessions in school on waste management and Install garbage bins in the community Awareness campaign to the community and tourists on cleanliness3. Construction of Handwash Basin and Training on Self-Survival Skills4. Awaken your thespian skills with a street play to create awareness of heritage conservation5. Instill patriotism in schoolchildren; make them aware of their rich cultural and historical heritage6. Use your creativity to educate the public on heritage conservation and paint murals in public areas.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Accommodation: You will stay at a rented guest house or hostel, with shared roomsFood: South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

SITUATION

Once upon a time, Hampi-Vijayanagara, located in central Karnataka, was the medieval world s second-largest city after Beijing, and India s richest, attracting traders from as far as Persia and Portugal. Hampi fell into ruins when the Vijayanagara Empire was defeated and pillaged by a coalition of Deccan Muslim sultanates in 1565. It is now a UNESCO world heritage site, visited bythousands of travelers due to its breathtaking temples, intricate sculptures, and monuments, which give an insight into the splendor and architectural skills of the ancient empire.Leisure Activities:Some of the fun things to do at Hampi are taking a coracle ride in the nearby Tungabhadra river.These round cane boats have been a mode of transport here from the 15th century. You can alsohire a bicycle and take the ride down to any of the interesting ruins, go bouldering or trekking.Some must-visits are Vijaya Vittala, the extraordinary architectural marvel with 56 musical pillars,which create melodic sounds when tapped delicately, the stunning Virupaksha and Krishna temples,the Royal Enclosure with the Queens bath and Lotus Mahal (palace).Anegundi, or Kishkindha, the capital of the Vijayanagar empire is a fine repository of neolithic historyand prehistoric rock art, represented by Mourya Mane, a several-thousand-year-old Stone Agecolony. You can visit the birthplace of Hanuman, the monkey god, or peek at the ancient elephantstable, where the citys elephants were fed, bathed and trained for battle and other activities.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

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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.

PARTENAIRE

The partner is the momorial and place of remambrance RavensbrEck. The former women s concentration camp Ravensbrueck was built in 1939 near the small town of FErstenberg/Havel. Until its liberation in April 1945, over 120,000 women and children, 20,000 men and 1,000 underage young women from the so-called Uckermark Youth Protection Camp were imprisoned there. The prisoners came from more than 40 nations. They had to perform forced labour in various sectors, e.g. for SS factories or the Siemens company. Their daily lives were marked by hunger, mistreatment, and poor hygienic conditions. Tens of thousands of prisoners were killed. Today, the Ravensbrueck Memorial preserves traces and records, promotes remembering and research, and creates a place for active learning and encounters. Every year, international work camps are organized in cooperation with the memorial.www.ravensbrueck-sbg.de

TRAVAIL

Remember them In this workcamp you will get involved in the preservation of the former Nazi women s concentration camp Ravensbrueck. You will deal intensively and artistically with biographies of imprisoned women and survivors who were imprisoned in the Ravensbrueck concentration camp. Performing your own art project or a research based on the topic that is interesting for you will be appreciated. During the work part you will perform various maintenance works in the exterior of the memorial site and collections.

LOGEMENT & NOURRITURE

Accommodation:You will live in a shared rooms in the youth hostel on the grounds of the memorial in the former houses of the concentration camp wardens. A room as well as a bathroom with shower and toilet is shared by 3-4 people. There is a big outside area with volleyball field as well as a common room with board games and table tennis. Food:All meals will be provided by the youth hostel – vegetarian and vegan option will not be a problem. If you have the space you can bring snacks to share for the group.

SITUATION

At the hostel area you can do sports and games (e.g. table tennis, volleyball, board games). There is a room with a projector, so you can watch movies too. The area near the camp is very picturesque and has many lakes. You can go hiking, cycling, swimming and caning there. Berlin is just one hour away by the train, so you can explore it. Another idea is visiting Baltic Sea; it takes around one and a half hours by train to get there.

BESOIN SPÉCIAL

ImportantFor this project it is better to have good or very good English skills German skills are beneUcial.

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.

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).