Work

You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible.SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city and its attractions, as stunning natural attractions in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.In this project SEEDS will organise a night photography (Northern Lights) workshop in the city or in the vicinity of Reykjavik. This will take place during late evening and possibly into the night. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions; we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.

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PROJECT: During this camp, participants can share their love for (and learn more about) global and local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management, animal protection and sustainability, and you also love taking photographs, making videos or want to develop your photography skills, then this project is for youWhile developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and travellersYou will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits. Some examples include outdoor cleanup tasks, a geothermal power plant, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an outdoor Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, as well as availability or restrictions of our partner organisations.

Location

LOCATION: 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.

Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION: SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories.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.

Requirements

LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.

Meeting point

The Meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on January 6 at SEEDS office in Reykjavik. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own.

Notes:

EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS: Participation fee EUR 400 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day) and the night photography workshop. The Meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on January 6 at SEEDS office in Reykjavik. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own. Some excursions (e.g. to the Golden Circle, Hot River hike and/or South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares if there is free time after the camp workshops/sessions. It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes, as some of the activities take place outdoors.

Descrizione

Since 2008 Patrimonito has become our special project focusing on heritage conservation project. We recently hold the Patrimonito project in Sewu Temple which also belongs to Prambanan Temple compounds. The volunteers will be introduced to the World Heritage Centre’s activities and campaign, the history and dynamics of World Heritage sites worldwide. Guided visits to Prambanan, will be organized in cooperation with the site’s management. It aims at rendering its symbolic dimension to heritage through debates and reflections, contribute to the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage and/or improve accessibility and availability of information, raise the awareness of the local community and create a sense of “ownership" and identification, and promote cultural heritage between international volunteers and organizations.

Work

Volunteers will work together with local archeologist in Prambanan Temple compound. Volunteers will have restoration work. Besides, before the restoration work, the volunteers will have 1 day orientation about how to do the restoration and given information about the history of the temple, so that the volunteers really gained a lot of knowledge about the temples and the process of restoration. As the volunteers lived in the local community, they also had activities in the local school with the local students. They will promote to the students how to preserve the temples and do some activities like students competition, culture exchange etc. The volunteers will also campaign about world heritage preservation to the local community as well as the visitors related to the world heritage especially Prambanan Temple. Your working day is from Monday to Friday. While Saturday and Sunday are days off for you. During the free day, if you want to travel for sightseeing you have to cover the transport and food by yourself. The working hours are about 6 to 7 hours a day. Note: For your information, the working style of Indonesian people is different with people in your country as well as the system. You will see quite often “rubber time” (means not on time), people working relax not in a rush, changing schedule quite often, not scheduled in advance, incidental activities etc. Please be patient and understand.

Partner

We would like to host foreign volunteers because we believe that their interaction with the children, during education and vocational classes will be of great benefit for the students, teachers as well as the local people. The intercultural dimension that their presence will generate and will also be welcomed and valued by the local staffs. The support that the volunteers will give to our teaching staff, particularly those teaching English, will be invaluable.

Location

The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen. During free time, the volunteers will have chance to visit Yogyakarta City and tourism places.

Accomodation

The volunteers will stay at local house Men and women will stay in the separated rooms. Both for man and women volunteers better bring their own sleeping bag. The house is facilitated with bathroom, closet, water, and kitchen. Since Indonesia is quite humid and has hot weather, the mosquitoes are serious problem for some of you. Please bring your own mosquitoes repellent or mosquitoes net to protect your skin.

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Partner of students and teachers to practice conversation in English; organizing presentation about culture /country etc in the classroom; learning traditional dance / music; sport activities; cultural exchange activities; smallrenovation work; playing with the students etc. The volunteer also welcome to propose any ideas to organize certain interactive activities at the school. The working hours from 08:00 ( 15:00 (about 6 ( 7 hours per day)Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the local culture particularities in Bali. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

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Bali Island is popular as the island of gods and very famous with culture and nature attraction. The project takes place in Western Bali area Dejavato which can be reached by car or bus around 4-5 hours from Denpasar, the capital of Bali Province. It is not like in the Central Bali island that put tourism industry as the main income, but in Western Bali has more rice farm and plantation. It has a busy seaport in Gilimanuk as a gateway that connecting Bali and Java island through Bali sea. The workcamp mainly will take place in local school from level of Elementary (age 6 ( 12 yo) or Junior High (13 ( 15 yo) or Senior High School (16-18 yo). It is not like in the Central Bali which put tourism industry as the main income, in Western Bali they have less tourist and less foreign visitors, the local schools have less opportunity to interact with foreigners. The aim organizing workcamp is to accommodate the need from local students to have opportunity to interact with foreigners and increasing communication abilitythrough various volunteering activities such as practice conversation English or other foreign language. The main goal of this workcamp is to open the mind of the local and have better understanding about different culture.

Location

Western Bali (Buleleng and amp; Jembrana Regency), Bali Island about 130 km away from Denpasar City the capital of Bali Province. During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the diverse exciting attraction surround the project site. The volunteers may visit beaches, temples or traditional market.

Accomodation

The volunteers will be accommodated in local host family (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed), where they will also receive food. Prefer no vegan (strict vegetarian)

Requirements

The volunteer should be open-minded, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, respect the local customs and locals rule, sharing, special drive for children, willing to accept basic living condition in the project site, and be confidence. Never been found guilty in a criminal case in volunteers home country or in another country. Strictly prohibited posses narcotics, marijuana, opium, stimulants or other drugs.Flexible vegetarian is still welcomed, BUT prefer NO STRICT vegetarian (vegan) in all projects. Drinking alcohol during the project is completely prohibited. Please accept our apology that we are not open for volunteer with mentallydisabilities and people with mobility and movement impairments such as limitation on physical functioning,blindness, deft, epilepsy, sleep disorders etc.

Meeting point

1.When you arrive in Ngurah Rai International Airport, just get out from the arrival gate. Then walk to find the taxi counter. You can find the taxi there and ask the driver to drive you to Narada Hotel. It cost up to IDR 200.000 and takes for about 45 minutes. Most of the taxi in the airport do not use meter, sometimes you should bargain with the driver. But if by chance you can also find the taxi with meter. I would like to recommend you to take Bali Taxi or Blue Bird Taxi. You also can take the public bus called Trans Sarbagita Bus.2.From MENGWI Bus Terminal please find mini bus signed for DENPASAR-NEGARA destinations. There are various kinds of bus in this destination such as GUNUNG HARTA, BAHAGIA, SEHATI BUANA RAYA etc. It takes you for about 3 - 5 hours to get Negara Bus Station. It costs you for about IDR 550.000 ( 70.000.3.When you arrived in Negara Bus Station already please wait in the meeting point as mentioned before. Our camp leader will be there at least 15 minutes before.

Notes:

The volunteers should accept all the rules and condition of the project. Volunteer is recommended NOT to buy flight ticket at least 2 months before the project start, to avoid the cancellation of the project due to lack of participant. Please contact and confirm again to the organization for last update information. The project will be run ONLY if the minimum participants are 5 people.

Work

Volunteers will have restoration work. Besides, before the restoration work, the volunteers will have one day orientation about how to do the restoration and given information about the history of the temple, so that the volunteers really gain a lot of knowledge about the temples and the process of restoration. As the volunteers live in the local community of Bugisan village, they also have activities in the local school with the local students. They willpromote to the students how to preserve the temple and do some activities like students competition, culture exchange etc. The volunteers will also give campaign about world heritage preservation to the local community as well as the visitors related to the world heritage especially Prambanan temple compounds.

Partner

Since 2008 World Heritage Camp has become our remarkable project focusing on heritage site preservation. We recently conduct World Heritage project in Plaosan temple which also belongs to Prambanan temple compounds. Prambanan temple compounds is a UNESCO world heritage site in Indonesia which is one of the largest temple compounds in Southeast Asia. It was built in 9th century dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities (Shiva, Wishnu and Brahma). The Prambanan temple compounds consist of Prambanan temple (also called Loro Jonggrang), Sewu temple, Bubrah temple and Lumbung temple with total about 240 temples. The temples were damaged by earthquake in 2006 and volcano ashes from Kelud mountain eruption in 2014. Until then the site management try its best to preserve the temple by restoring the damaged temple and conducting a lot of activities in collaborating with UNESCO, government and stakeholders to support the preservation.The volunteers will be introduced to the World Heritage Centres activities and campaign, the history and dynamics of world heritage sites worldwide. It aims at rendering its symbolic dimension to heritage through debates and reflections, contribute to the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage and/or improve accessibility and availability of information, raise the awareness of the local population and create a sense of ownership and identification, and promote cultural heritage between international volunteers and organizations.

Location

Prambanan Temple Compounds, Klaten regency, Central Java province. Visit the nearby world heritage sites and temples of Prambanan and/or Yogyakarta City.

Accomodation

The volunteers will be accommodated in local host family (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed), where they will also receive food. Prefer no vegan (strict vegetarian)

Requirements

The volunteer should be open-minded, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, respect the local customs and locals rule, sharing, special drive for children, willing to accept basic living condition in the project site, and be confidence. Never been found guilty in a criminal case in volunteers home country or in another country. Strictly prohibited posses narcotics, marijuana, opium, stimulants or other drugs.Flexible vegetarian is still welcomed, BUT prefer NO STRICT vegetarian (vegan) in all projects. Drinking alcohol during the project is completely prohibited. Please accept our apology that we are not open for volunteer with mentallydisabilities and people with mobility and movement impairments such as limitation on physical functioning,blindness, deft, epilepsy, sleep disorders etc.

Meeting point

a.If you arrive through Yogyakarta International AirportWhen you arrive in Yogyakarta airport, just get out from the arrival gate and find the sign Halte Trans Jogja then just follow to find it. Please tell to the officer that you will go to Halte Trans Jogja Prambanan. Then you can order online taxi by Maxim or Grab to Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan (BPK) Office or BPCB Office.b.If you arrive through Yogyakarta railway stationIf you arrive in Yogyakarta railway station, please get out from exit gate and then take a walk to jalan Malioboro and find Halte Trans Jogja. Please tell to the officer that you will go to Halte Trans Jogja Prambanan. Then you can order online taxi by Maxim or Grab to Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan (BPK) Office or BPCB Office.c.If you arrive through Giwangan or Jombor Bus TerminalWhen you arrive at Giwangan or Jombor Bus Terminal, you just find Halte Trans Jogja which is located in the bus terminal. When you already arrive at Halte Trans Jogja Prambanan, then you can order online taxi by Maxim or Grab to Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan (BPK) Office or BPCB Office.However if you want to take taxi, just tell the driver that you will get off at Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan (BPK) Office or BPCB Office.

Notes:

The volunteers should accept all the rules and condition of the project. Volunteer is recommended NOT to buy flight ticket at least 2 months before the project start, to avoid the cancellation of the project due to lack of participant. Please contact and confirm again to the organization for last update information. The project will be run ONLY if the minimum participants are 5 people.

Descrizione

Jembrana is one of regencies in Bali Island. It is located in the west part of Bali Island. Jembrana can be reached for 3 hours by car or bus from Denpasar. Different from the capital city of Denpasar, Jembrana is a peaceful and quite place. There are a lot of rice fields stretches along the regency. Moreover, the local community is very open and warm to the visitors. We have been conducting some projects at Elementary, Junior and Senior High School in this area. This year, Dejavato initiates to hold workcamp projects again in some schools in this area. The students are educated with basic studies for Math, Languages, Social, Science, Art and Music. School hour starts from 7 am – 2 pm, Monday to Saturday. After the school hour, the students are recommended to involve in several extracurricular such as sport, art, scout, computer and traditional dance. We would like to host foreign volunteers because we believe that their interaction with the children, during education and vocational classes will be of great benefit for the students, teachers as well as the local people. The intercultural dimension that their presence will generate and will also be welcomed and valued by the local staffs. The support that the volunteers will give to our teaching staff, particularly those teaching English, will be invaluable.

Work

[EDUCATION] The role of the volunteers will be assisting local teacher in classes. Volunteers will perform language teaching and life skills program for the students by assisting the local teacher in class such as English teaching and other languages. The volunteer is encouraged to be creative, flexible, patient and independent especially to motivate the students to speak up. The volunteer is also very welcome to create new idea and method to teach English for students. To bring English book in your language as guidance how to teach is also very welcome. [PHYSICAL WORK] In the afternoon, volunteers will have physical work at school. This manual work will be done after lunch at 14:00 – 16.00. Furthermore, volunteers will have a chance to do sports and games together with local teenagers. Your working day is from Monday to Friday. While Saturday and Sunday are days off for you. During the free day, if you want to travel for sightseeing you have to cover the transport and food by yourself. The working hours are about 6 to 7 hours a day. The school usually starts at 07.00 am till 14:00 pm.

Partner

Dejavato Foundation is an Indonesian organization working for peace, international understanding and solidarity, education, social sustainable development and respect to the culture and environment through promoting international voluntary work, educational and cultural activities. It was established in June 15th, 2005 as a response to a lack of education and social welfare all over Indonesia. The Foundation acts without bias toward ethnicity, religion, gender or political believes Our organization is member of CCIVS UNESCO, ICYE Federation, NVDA Asia Pacific, official partner of Alliance European Organization, which gives us worldwide network in voluntary service and give facilitation in volunteers exchange. As its member, Dejavato also should contribute for membership fee every year.

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The food will be served (providing service) but the volunteers also very welcome to help the cook to prepare the food. Most of the cooking food will be based on basic local Indonesian cuisine. Please do not expect too much for western cook, and we will not provide any western food. Please respect the local food. If you cannot eat the local food, please manage and adapt yourself. Never compare the quality of the food from your country with Indonesian food!!! You will eat rice 3 times in a day!! Our host family is close to the project site/school. Therefore, we do not need any transportation from the house to the school every day. Dejavato will not cover the fee for transportation and ticket during the free time if you want to do sightseeing/picnic to the tourist object. You MUST cover it by your own fee.

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Descrizione

While working alongside the local community, you'll experience the beauty and simplicity of life in the hill country. Share stories, traditions, and daily life with the locals, and discover the unique charm of this breathtaking region.

Work

This project is divided into two key components. The first focuses on supporting selected families in improving their livelihoods through activities such as gardening, home gardening, plant nurseries, and small-scale domestic production. The second component, called 'Visit Community,' offers volunteers the unique opportunity to connect directly with local women’s groups, village youth, families, and kindergarten children. During these visits, volunteers share their stories and experiences while gaining a deep insight into local culture and the true essence of everyday life in the community

Partner

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), organized with the Cultural and Agricultural Organisation since 2022. This region, once a flourishing tea plantation until Independence in 1948, saw a major shift when the government took over its administration. Some estates were abandoned, others sold, and many were distributed to local communities. The development of hydropower projects in the vicinity led to the displacement of many residents, who were resettled here. Today, tea cultivation continues to be the backbone of the local economy, with most people still working in the fields. Only a handful have jobs in the city or government sectors. Limited access to essential services keeps this area largely unknown to both locals and tourists. The community here also includes South Indian Tamils, who have carried forward the rich tradition of estate work. Despite the passage of time, development has yet to fully reach this region

Location

Located 114 km from Colombo (157 km via Gampola), this rural area is nestled in the mountains at an elevation of 590 meters above sea level. It lies close to two ancient kingdoms, Gampola (17 km) and Kandy (46 km). The region boasts breathtaking landscapes, majestic mountains, and historic temples. Common crops include cardamom, black pepper, and vanilla. You can also spot grand houses, remnants of the British colonial era, built by officers and wealthy residents who once lived here.

Accomodation

Our accommodation is a traditional village house where we stay with a local family. The house is equipped with electricity and purified drinking water. Male and female volunteers stay in shared but separate rooms. We are responsible for keeping the premises clean and washing our own plates and dishes after meals. Laundry is done by hand, with clothes hung outside to dry.

Requirements

A strong motivation to work while embracing diverse lifestyles, facing challenges, adapting to the local environment, and showing respect and appreciation for the local culture and way of life.

Meeting point

Colombo - Volunteers should arrive at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the end of January 6th (Mon) and can depart after 8:00 p.m. on January 16th (Thu). The project site is about a 6-hour bus journey with one transfer along the way. All volunteers will gather at the Central Government Bus Station in Colombo at 9:00 a.m. on the first day to begin the journey together.

Work

You will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits. Some examples include outdoor cleanup tasks, a geothermal power plant, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an outdoor Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, as well as availability or restrictions of our partner organisations.You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible.SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city and its attractions, as stunning natural attractions in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.In this project SEEDS will organise a night photography (Northern Lights) workshop in the city or in the vicinity of Reykjavik. This will take place during late evening and possibly into the night. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions; we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.

Partner

During this camp, participants can share their love for (and learn more about) global and local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management, animal protection and sustainability, and you also love taking photographs, making videos or want to develop your photography skills, then this project is for youWhile developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and travellers

Location

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.

Accomodation

SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories.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.

Requirements

English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes, as some of the activities take place outdoors.

Meeting point

The Meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on January 16 at SEEDS office in Reykjavik. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own.

Notes:

Participation fee EUR 400 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transport from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day), activities available; and one trip combined with the trash collection activity (Hot River or Reykjanes).

Work

The volunteers will conduct children s camp to promote their innate talents and creativity for their overall physical, mental, social and emotional development. During the children s camp, volunteers will prepare sessions and take classes on physical exercises, team building, drawing, colouring and painting, art, craft and origami, singing and dancing, drama, music, hiking, teaching language, and so on.

Partner

Children s Development is one of the major programs at VIN s Integrated Community Development Approach. The Goal of the Children s development program is to protect the rights of all children by providing them access to basic quality education, developing their life skills (creativity, leadership etc.) and providing access to health and hygiene services. VIN has different projects under children s development program such as Children s Clubs (CC), Early Childhood Development (ECD), School Attendance (Teacher Development, Parenting Education, School Infrastructure Development, and Child Sponsorship), and Child Care. Even these days in Nepal, schools are focused mainly on examination and are not doing enough to develop life skills like creativity and leadership for children. Teachers only focus on reading and writing U? 1/2 rote learning. Creativity and individual differences in children are not explored. Due to the busy work schedule of parents, most of the children do not have an opportunity to socialize and be creative. These types of camps are so essential to provide life skills development opportunities to children aged between 5-12 years old. We work only with disadvantaged communities as these families cannot afford to take their children to holidays during their Winter and Summer breaks. Children don t have a proper structure and environment at home or a school to develop their innate talents. Children s camp (during winter and summer breaks) is one of the best places to explore their natural skills such as creativity and leadership. In this work camp, national and international volunteers will facilitate different types of fun and creative activities for the children where VIN works. Objectives: U? 1/2 To provide unique opportunities for overall development (social, emotional, physical, mental, creativity) and provide a fun time for children aged between 5 and 12 utilizing their vacation period. U? 1/2 To promote friendship, understanding, and solidarity among local young volunteers and cross-national volunteers. U? 1/2 To provide an opportunity to understand and appreciate the Nepalese culture and traditions via cultural immersion.

Location

Basic English should be spoken among the participants and children U? 1/2 Volunteers should be fully vaccinated and should have certificates against COVID-19

Accomodation

Tarakeshwor: Tarakeshwor municipality is situated in the outskirts of Kathmandu District. It is around 10-15 km from the main ring road to Balaju, Kathmandu, covered with hills, fields, and woods. If you arrive early or wish to stay in Nepal after your volunteer period, VIN offers weekend travel tours to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Pokhara, and Nagarkot at reasonable prices.

Requirements

VIN staff will pick each volunteer from the airport. The volunteers are requested to send their flight details to VIN on time so that we can send our staff with your name card and VINU? 1/2s Logo.

Meeting point

VIN staff will pick each volunteer from the airport. The volunteers are requested to send their flight details to VIN on time so that we can send our staff with your name card and VINU? 1/2s Logo.

Notes:

The participation fee is 200 Euros (30 Euro for transportation), which is to be paid on arrival at VIN Office.

Work

Volunteering at a local school in Ghana provides an impactful way to contribute to community development. Here’s a concise overview: Educational Support: Volunteers work at the Royal School Complex, helping with teaching and lesson planning, thus enhancing the educational experience for students​( Cultural Immersion: Experience local traditions and build community connections through daily interactions and activities​ Community Development: Engage in broader initiatives, such as improving access to clean water and providing vocational training for youth and women Supporting Teachers in class room Taking care of children during break time Helping Children to eat especially the little ones who cannot feed themselves Engaging the children in their extra co-curricular activities

Partner

Royal school Complex Is located in Breman Kuntanase in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa district in the central region of Ghana. The school provides affordable basic education to the children in the community and admits from nursery to primary 6. The population of the school is 332 and 14 teachers About 30 students in each class.

Location

Capecoast

Accomodation

Volunteers will stay in a guest house that provides shared accommodations. All volunteers will share a large communal room, with bedding provided for each individual. The guest house offers basic amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including electricity and running water. There will also be common areas available, such as a living room or outdoor space, where volunteers can gather for group discussions and meetings. The environment is designed to encourage community interaction, providing an opportunity to bond with fellow volunteers while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the guest house may be located near local attractions or markets, giving volunteers a chance to experience the local culture during their free time During their stay, volunteers will be provided with meals that showcase local Ghanaian cuisine, offering an authentic cultural experience. The meals typically include a variety of staple foods such as rice, yams, plantains, and maize, often served with flavorful stews or sauces made with vegetables, fish, or meat. Popular dishes may include jollof rice, fufu, banku, and groundnut soup. Volunteers with dietary preferences or restrictions, such as vegetarian or vegan options, can often be accommodated with prior notice. While the main meals will be provided, volunteers may also have the opportunity to explore local markets and try street food, allowing them to immerse themselves further in the local culture. Additionally, there may be chances for volunteers to help in meal preparation, learning traditional Ghanaian cooking methods and recipes. Drinking water will be supplied, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles and may wish to purchase additional snacks or beverages from local stores during their free time." This provides a comprehensive view of the food experience in Ghana. Let me know if you'd like to modify it!

Meeting point

Please download transportation application “Bolt” Or “Uber” Cost from Town to Meeting point about 100 Cedi https://www.google.com/maps/dir/West+Hills+Mall,+Accra,+Ghana/J3CH%2BQH2,+Ghana/@5.5694751,-0.7984139,58133m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0xfdfbd56adbba319:0x85c345bfeeabefdf!2m2!1d-0.34469!2d5.544829!1m5!1m1!1s0xfde67dc25c3755b:0x8322a9b5c9be11f3!2m2!1d-0.9211178!2d5.6218984?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Descrizione

Immerse yourself in the local culture and truly savor the authentic rhythm of rural life as you connect with the community.

Work

The project consists of two key components. First, we support families engaged in self-employment by enhancing their income-generating activities, which include home gardening, family workshops, and nurseries. In the second component, we visit villages to engage with the community, including self-help groups, youth, and local institutions like temples and kindergartens. This provides volunteers with the chance to share their lives, cultures, and experiences with the locals while fostering meaningful connections within the community.

Partner

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), organized with the Cultural and Agricultural Organisation since 2022. The project is situated in the North Central Province, home to the historic city of Polonnaruwa, which served as the capital over 1,100 years ago. After the kingdom relocated to the central region, the population dwindled. In 1956, a government initiative began resettling villages and distributing land for cultivation. Today, the descendants of these original settlers—spanning three generations—continue to reside here. Despite this legacy, the community still faces challenges, including a lack of common facilities and persistent poverty. While the first generation primarily engaged in agriculture, the third generation is now seeking employment opportunities. Our partner organization is actively working with women's groups and self-help initiatives to enhance income prospects for families in the area.

Location

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, a suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is a low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2).

Accomodation

Stay in a village house with a welcoming host family, conveniently located near the village main road. Our host mother prepares delicious meals for us. The house has electricity, and filtered drinking water is provided. Mobile phones work well, and 3G/4G data connections are available, but there is no internet or Wi-Fi. You can use toilet paper here, and laundry is done by hand, with clothes hung outside to dry. Host mother cooks for us.

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Meeting point

Volunteers are expected to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by January 20th. Departures should be scheduled after 8:00 PM on January 30th. From Colombo, the project site is a 7-hour bus journey, with two transfers. On the first day, we will meet at 9:00 AM at the Central Government Bus Station in Colombo, where all volunteers will travel together to the site. Get ready for a meaningful adventure! Fee: €185 for 6 days / €255 for 10 days, payable upon arrival. A €20 discount applies for returning GV4GF workcamp volunteers and participants from lower-cost countries. An optional service is available for €55, which includes airport pickup, one night’s stay at a guesthouse, breakfast the following day, transport to the Negombo bus terminal, and the highway bus fare to the Colombo meeting point.