volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
Code:SVI-GA-23-24
Where:Viana do Bolo (Ourense)
Number of volunteers:5
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
It is a theater-themed work camp where a live performance will be created in the street in emblematic places of the Viana do Bolo, such as: the Homage Tower, the Square, the gardens of Cabo da Vila... Live everything the creative process, from the search for information from the past of Viana do Bolo, the preparation of scripts, scenography, sets, costumes ... by the volunteers for a live premiere for the people of the town and all those who they approach it as a reason to spread their story. For this we will count on the help of young men and women from the Viana do Bolo Town Council who want to help the volunteers and who want to get involved and participate in this project.
The General Directorate of Youth, Participation and Volunteering (www.xuventude.xunta.es) is a department of the Xunta de Galicia (www.xunta.gal) whose priority is to meet the needs and concerns of the young population living in Galicia, firmly believing that youth has much to contribute to society as a whole. We work to improve the quality of life of young people in our autonomous community, developing actions and programs that benefit them, increase their well-being and allow them to improve their skill.
Viana do Bolo is a Galician municipality in the province of Ourense. It is located in the heart of the country of Bibei. This region, known as the Maxia Verde de Galicia ("Green magic of Galicia"), is part of the south-eastern Galician mountain ranges, characterized by its high mountains and deep valleys, crossed by numerous rivers such as the Bibei, Camba or Conso rivers, which in many cases they form reservoirs and canyons. Leisure activities: - Photo Tracking: this is a knowledge game developed by the youth of Viana and with the participation of them in groups, mixing with the participants of the work camp. - Visit of the Nieves Fernández Museum, farmer, mother and entrepreneur. - Swimming pool, river beach, mountain bike trails, paintball, games, kayaking, escape room, ... - Open Work Camp: Impros activity open to all those who want to share a fun afternoon of theatrical improvisations with the young men and women of the volunteer camp.
Accomodation: Escola Fogar de Viana do Bolo
Meeting point: CEIP Bibei. Address: Rúa Nicolás Tenorio, 39 - 32550 Viana do Bolo. Alternatively, a meeting point is established at the Gudiña bus or train station. A Gudiña has a train (www.renfe.es) and bus station. The best way to get to Viana do Bolo is through A Gudiña (Ourense). From Vigo or from Santiago to A Gudiña (via Ourense): by train (www.renfe.es) or by bus (www.monbus.es). The bus line that connects the airports of Peinador (Vigo) and Lavacolla (Santiago de Compostela) with their bus and train stations are www.vitrasa.es and www.tussa.org respectively. With www.alsa.es you can also make combinations to get to A Gudiña by road.
The incorporation to the work camp is in the afternoon of the first day and the departure the last day after breakfast. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: • Toiletries and shower towel. • Sleeping bag and backpack for routes, • Comfortable shoes for mountain and sports shoes. • Clothing: sports (sweatshirts), bathing (swimsuit, towel, flip-flops), warm (suitable clothing to be able to do the job in case of rain or cold), water (raincoat), work (gloves, hat, comfortable shoes, hiking boots...). So that you can extend and enjoy your stay in our country, we offer you several itineraries to do more than one work camp if you wish. This work camp can be linked to the camps: SVI-GA-31-24 SVI-GA-05-24 SVI-GA-10-24 SVI-GA-11-24 which in turn link with: SVI-GA-20-24 SVI-GA-03-24 SVI-GA-19-24
Code:SPW01
Where:Wieruszów
Number of volunteers:5
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18+
The purpose of the workcamp is to provide intercultural education experience for kids at a summer camp. Hosting international volunteers brings opportunities for kids to meet people from various countries, cultures and to learn or improve their English. Together with camp coordinator, volunteers will organize English language workshops (games, conversations) and help to animate free time activities (sports, dance, art, etc.) for children and youth aged 7-16. Volunteers do not need to have experience in teaching but it is advised to have at least some kind of experience in organizing activities for children. It is also required to have a good level of English. Video from previous years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYZ7TmGb7eQ
The host of the camp is Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Dzieci (Children’s Friends Association), an association which is running integrational schools and camps for children and youth from different backgrounds and children with disabilities.
Glaz is a very small village located in the south-western part of Poland between Lodz and Wroclaw. It is surrounded by forest and fields. In free time it is possible to enjoy nature surrounding the camp or organize a weekend trip to Wroclaw to enjoy the city and its tourist attractions.
Accommodation in shared rooms (probably 3 people per room). Beds, pillows, duvets and bedsheets are provided. Building is located in the private territory of the summer camp in a green area around 4 km from the nearest town. Limited internet access due to remote location of the camp. 3 meals per day are served in the summer camp’s canteen. Vegetarian or vegan food is available on request (please mention your dietary requirements in the application form).
Some experience in organizing activities for children and good level of English. Smoking and drinking alcohol is not allowed at the camp. Proof of no criminal record required.
The meeting point is located at the bus station in WIERUSZOW. You should be there on 04.07.24 between 16:00 and 20:00. You will be picked up from there by a workcamp leader. The nearest international airport and train station are located in Wroclaw. The trip from Wroclaw airport to Wieruszow will take at least 3h (1h from the airport to the bus station and then 1,5 h by bus to Wieruszow). It is also possible to reach Wieruszow from Warsaw but there is only one direct bus per day at 08:15 in the morning so you would have to arrive in Warsaw one day earlier. If you arrive earlier you have to find your own accommodation in Warsaw. You can check timetables and prices of buses from Wroclaw or Warsaw to Wieruszow here: https://en.e-podroznik.pl/ Departure is on 13.07.24. You will be dropped off at Wieruszow bus station.
Code:SDA ESC H1
Where:Vysoka
Number of volunteers:8
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
Work will be diverse and manual, you will be able to choose according to your interests and physical abilities. The tasks will include plastering, woodworking, renovation of wooden and metal elements, painting, mowing the grass, landscaping etc. No previous experience is required. Bring work clothes that can get dirty and/or damaged, good shoes, a cap to protect yourself from the sun and a raincoat in case of rainy days. The work takes place in the same area where you will be accommodated.
This project is organized in cooperation with an NGO Farmstudio, an independent cultural centre located on a historic agricultural farm in the village of Vysoka. Farmstudio focuses on contemporary live art and culture in connection to cultural and natural heritage and organizes international art residencies, contemporary art exhibitions, creative workshops and multi-genre cultural events. The area is undergoing a gradual reconstruction and the goal of the project is to help with this reconstruction. At this project, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Farmstudio is a former farm in the village of Vysoka located close to the protected natural area of Kokorinsko. The village of Vysoka is a place with a population of about 1,000 inhabitants, there is a grocery store, pastry shop, two churches, a post office and a pub near the football pitch. The telephone signal of the main operators is available. The closest big city is Melnik, located 8 km away, where you can also find doctors, pharmacies and ATMs. In your free time you can go swimming in a nearby natural lake or hiking in the protected landscape area Kokorinsko, make a campfire or visit the city of Melnik or Prague. It is possible to watch a movie in an improvised summer cinema.
The complex includes a residential building, a gallery building (former granary), a studio building (former stables and barns) and two uncovered buildings of former barns. You will sleep in the residential building in two big rooms with 13 beds, and blankets and sheets will be provided for you. Wifi is available. There is also a kitchen, 3 toilets and 2 showers. You can also use a washing machine. You will cook all your meals together as a group, preferably vegetarian.
The project is suitable for volunteers interested in contemporary art, cultural heritage and nature who are not afraid of manual work. Allergies notice: cats are moving freely around the area, and some places might be dusty.
From Prague airport, take bus 119 to “Nadrazi Veleslavin” station. Change to green metro line A in the direction of Depo Hostivar. At the “Muzeum” stop, change to red metro line C in the direction of Letnany. Get off at the stop “Ladvi”. Take bus 349 in the direction of Melnik leaving at 14:40. Get off at “Melnik, aut.nadr.” stop and change to bus 474 leaving at 15:28. Get off at “Vysoka” stop at 15:51, where your campleader will be waiting for you. Detailed travel information will be provided in the infosheet.
Presentation of an independent art centre Farmstudio - history, development and vision, photography workshop and guided tour of a contemporary art exhibition. During the project, a Volunteering Day will be organised with a cultural programme consisting of a music, theatre or dance performance.
Code:SVI-MD 01-24
Where:Rascafría (Madrid). Spain
Number of volunteers:25
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
Removal and cleaning of existing vegetation, both inside and outside as well as on the perimeter of the archaeological structures. Manual cleaning and scraping building elements (walls, floors, etc.), in order to remove harmful vegetation that may damage architectural elements. All archaeological objects found will be collected, documented and stored for further study. . Implementing archaeological methodology to excavate certain structures, strictly recording the stratigraphy of deposition levels and the construction units that may be present in the subsoil. During this process, all archaeological material will be collected. An archaeological sounding is also planned. Recording all the archaeological materials collected, for further research and subsequent storage in the Museo Arqueológico Regional de la Comunidad de Madrid (Regional Archaeological Museum in Madrid Region) as regulatory required.
General Directorate of Youth in collaboration with the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage of the Government of the Community of Madrid. Come to our camp if you feel that… Thanks to Archaeology we can discover, study and understand the remains of our cultural ancestors. No previous experience is required to participate in The paper trail camp, as you will work with an archaeologist and a historian. This volunteer camp will take place at the foot of the mountain, in the Paular Valley. This valley has been historically linked to Los Batanes estate as an industrial development model linked to sustainable use of resources, such as the use of different hydraulic devices to harness water power. Don Quixote was first edited with galley proofs coming from Los Batanes. Preferably, students of Archaeoloy, Architecture, Restoration, Art History. Some reasons to participate in our camp In The paper trail camp, the participants will carry out various specific archaeological tasks at different locations, to discover archaeological remains, based on previous research. During 15 days, you will enjoy very special holidays, and will meet people from other regions and countries.
Rascafría, together with Oteruelo del Valle, is located in the Alto del Lozoya Valley, in the northwestern part of the Community of Madrid, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, a place of extraordinary beauty declared a National Park in 2013. Historically, the Paular Valley has been linked to the Batanes Estate as an industrial development model linked to sustainable use of resources, such as the use of different hydraulic devices to harness water power. This year, the proposed actions are a continuation of those of previous workcamps, and are intended to add value to the remains of these infrastructures as well as other conservation measures. In the volunteer camp, not everything is work, and you will have the opportunity to enjoy leisure and free time activities: • Visit to the historic center and other tourist attractions in Madrid, such as Plaza España, Gran Vía and El Retiro Park. . • Excursión to Alcalá de Henares and visit to the archaeological site of Complutum and visit to the Museo Arqueológico Regional. • Visit to the Monastery of Santa María del Paular. • Sports activities: mountain biking and interpretive hiking tours. • Workshops on orientation in nature, collaborative games, archery, swimming, etc.
Los Batanes Youth Hostel (Ctra. de Cotos, s/n. Finca los Batanes. 28740-Rascafría- MADRID). Madrid The food will be made at the hostel and will consist of breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a mid-morning snack.
Required documents - ID card - European health card or other medical insurance if available.
Start 5-July from 6:00 pm at “Los Batanes” hostel From Madrid city to Rascafría: By public bus at the Plaza de Castilla transport exchanger. (Metro Plaza Castilla, lines 1, 9 and 10).Company: Continental Auto. Take bus line 194 Madrid-Rascafría. Bus schedule: Monday to Friday at 10:00 h, 14:00 h and 18.00 h; Saturday at 8.00 h and 18.00 h. Sunday at 8:00 h and 15:00 h.If you miss bus line 194, you may take bus line 191 to Lozoyuela, and then take bus line 194 A from Lozoyuela to Rascafría. This bus line also stops at Monasterio Santa María de El Paular.
Things to Bring Clothes to work: Sturdy boots, gloves, long-sleeve, t-shirts, long pants to prevent mosquito bites, a cap, sunscreen. Outerwear and rainwear, swimsuit, mosquito repellent, a torch, towel and cleaning supplies. No need to bring a sleeping bag. There are bed sheets at the hostel. A day at the volunteer camp (Schedule) In general, the technical tasks of the camp will be carried out in the morning, from 09 a.m. to 1:30 p. m. In the afternoon there will be leisure and free time activities: swimming pool, workshops, sports, etc. Generic Schedule: - 08:00 – Good morning - 08:30 – Breakfast - 09:00 – Technical work - 11:00 – Half hour break to eat a snack - 11:30 – 13:30: Technical work and collecting materials - 14:00 – Lunch - 15:00 – Rest break - 17:00 – Leisure and free time activities - 20:30 – Dinner - 21:30 – Night activities - 23:45 – Good night Insurance The managing entity of the volunteer camp has civil liability and accident insurance.
Code:KVDA/STV/07B
Where:Kisii town, Kisii county
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:300 EUR
Age:21+
Newstar Drama Group was founded in 1993 at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) Nairobi and was registered in 1996 by the Ministry of Culture and Social services. The group is a traveling theatre group that has performed at many high schools, universities, colleges, primary schools, social forums and Kenya National Theatre. Newstar is a member of International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA). THEME: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION, PROMOTION OF GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Gender equality implies a society in which women and men enjoy the same opportunities, outcomes, rights and obligations in all spheres of life. Equality between men and women exists when both sexes are able to share equally in the distribution of power and influence; have equal opportunities for financial independence through work or through setting up businesses; enjoy equal access to education and the opportunity to develop personal ambitions. A critical aspect of promoting gender equality is the empowerment of women, with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives. Women's empowerment is vital to sustainable development and the realization of human rights for all. The project aims to empower the women to actively continue with the struggle to enhance their capacities and ultimately take the lead in community development. This takes cognizance of the fact that despite being overrun by pro-men cultural foundations, women remain the pillar of families and the most vulnerable gender in the current societal set-up.
Manual work and Intercultural activities: Newstar Drama Group office work. Performing arts training. Live drama performances. Mentorship for artistes. Promotional activities including marketing theatre productions. Submit Project Report to KVDA.
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an indigenous, nonpolitical and membership organization which is non-sectarian and nonprofit making started in 1962 as a work camp organization registered under the Societies’ Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act.
Kisii town, Kisii county Airport pick-up services: The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi Airport pick up will be done on provision of full flight details. Volunteers will stay at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel at a subsidized fees ahead of their project placement. EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS Volunteers will stay in a house provided by the local people with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. The Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project. Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
Orientation: Will be done on 5th July 2024 at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel in Nairobi and the team will leave for the project on the morning of 6th July 2024 WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER? Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport, KVDA administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation, evaluation and monitoring WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Excursion activities, transport to and from the project, local travel, personal effects, needs and wants.
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Code:CONCF-6901
Where:LA MOTTE SERVOLEX
Number of volunteers:14
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18+
Come discover all the beauty of the region Savoy in the middle of the French Alpes by participating in this new workcamp that works together with the community of La Motte-Servolex ! Over the years, the workcamp in La Motte-Servolex took part in the culture of this charming town located just a few kilometres away from Chambéry, the capital of Savoy. You will be welcomed with lots of generosity and friendliness by the inhabitants of the town. During the workcamp, you will be able to take part in various actions coordinated by the technical services and the environmental service. You will be working on the construction of a footbridge and the installation of a pathway on stilts to make a wetland pathway accessible. Other initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents will be proposed by the Town Hall's departments.
The La Motte-Servolex community celebrated in 2022 their 20 years partnership with Concordia. Like every year, the project is organised with different services (animations, environment and sustainable development technologies) that will ensure you to be welcomed in good conditions. The city, attached to the agglomeration of Chambéry, is young, dynamic and sporty. The stakes of sustainable development are fully integrated into the policy of the city which is very active in this area (sorting waste, banning plant pesticides, vegetable containers on public property…). It has recently received two new labels: "Territory committed to nature" and "Best small town for biodiversity 2021" around the theme of water and biodiversity. The projects carried out within the framework of the international projects make it possible to participate in the preservation of the heritage and enhance the surrounding environment. Openness to the world is a desire of the city to promote intercultural exchanges with the inhabitants, especially the youngest ones. If you are between 18 and 30 years old, live in the commune or its surroundings and want to take part in this project, contact the regional representative of Concordia in Rhone Alpes (chantiers.rhone-alpes@concordia.fr).
La Motte-Servolex (12000 inhabitants) is a community located in the region of Savoy, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. It is attached to the agglomeration of Chambéry from which it is less than 10 km away. Thanks to the motorway network, Lyon and Geneva are respectively 1h20 and 1h from La Motte-Servolex. The city is surrounded by the mountains of the Alpine massif and is located close to the Lake du Bourget which has many beaches on its shores, leisure facilities and many tourist attractions. You will have access to many outdoor activities (hiking, open-air cinema, swimming at the Lake du Bourget, cycling) in an urban and mountain setting. A few kilometres from the city centre, you can easily access nature by train or bus, where you can enjoy beautiful walks!
You will be accommodated in individual tents in front of the Halle des Sports Didier Parpillon, at the Raoul Villot Stadium, close to the city centre. The kitchen, the toilets, the showers and the group living area are in the sports hall, which is also a shelter in case of bad weather. Together, you will participate in the organisation of collective life (housekeeping, activities, etc.) and in the preparation of meals, in turn, using the products that will be purchased nearby. We will encourage, as far as possible, a vegetarian diet with local and seasonal products, while ensuring that the diets of all participants are respected and that the local gastronomy is discovered. Wifi access is possible near the public buildings which are less than 5 minutes away from the place of living. Evolving in an urban area, you will have the possibility to wash your laundry in an automatic washing machine.
Bicycles will also be at your disposal for everyday trips and walks. It is necessary to know how to cycle to make the most of your stay. It is advisable to bring a personal helmet.
Train station SNCF of Chambéry–Challes-Les-Eaux at 18h. The train station is accessible by TER (from Lyon, Grenoble…) or by TGV (from Paris, many trains depart on the same day). You can make reservations approximately four months before the departure on the internet site of SNCF: https://www.sncf-connect.com/
The municipality will provide gloves, reflective vests and glasses for the work. For work on the construction site, remember to wear closed shoes that you don’t mind being used. Nights can be cold, so remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and possibly a floor mat or an extra mattress for your comfort. Also bring clothes suitable in case of rain (fleece, waterproof jacket…) for your excursions. Don’t forget sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...), a water bottle and your bathing suit for swimming (swimming pool, watersports centre...). Friendly activities are already planned. If you want to share a bit of your culture (music, singing, cooking recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), don’t hesitate to take a small piece of your country or region in your backpack and a small Bluetooth speaker or a music instrument to share your favourite playlist! We'd like to bring an intergenerational dimension to the project, and we'll be working on organising events with the retirement home to encourage exchanges and conviviality. On the last day (19/07), the departure time is usually set in the morning.
Code:SJ17
Where:Couthures-sur-Garonne
Number of volunteers:10
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18+
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The aim of this work camp is to help organise the festival by joining the team of volunteers and organisers. As part of a team of volunteers, most of them young people from the village, you'll be helping to set up the site: putting up barriers, erecting tents, etc. But during the festival, you'll also have the opportunity to attend conferences or welcome visitors. You'll need to speak French to share your time with the public and the organisers. You will work 5 to 6 hours a day, spread over the duration of your stay.
Couthures-sur-Garonne is a charming, peaceful village in south-west France, nestling between the meandering Garonne river. In 2018, it was the birthplace of the International Journalism Festival, sponsored by the Le Monde group (Le Monde newspaper, L'Obs, Télérama, etc.). Over the course of a weekend, the festival takes over the village and its inhabitants. Meetings, workshops, live performances and screenings will take place all over the village, focusing on "news and journalism". The international workcamp at the heart of the festival provides an intercultural dimension, rich in artistic and intergenerational exchanges.
Couthures-sur-Garonne (47180) 70 km from Agen and 95 km from Bordeaux. Leisure activites: You will be able to exchange ideas with young people from the village of Couthures, who are themselves involved in the organization of the festival. An excellent opportunity to discover the charms of the region, such as Marmande, the tomato capital and its many activities and festivities. You can swim in the Garonne river at the Parc de la Filhole or enjoy its nature area and discover the surroundings with the Garonne hillsides, its vineyards and wines, or the Canal Latéral. The locals will be delighted to welcome you into their homes for a meal or a chance to chat and discover the region.
Participants will sleep in 2-person tents, depending on gender. You must bring your own sleeping-bag and pillow, and we will provide air mattresses. Meals will be prepared, in turn, by you, in particular for lunch and dinner, while respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as the culture of each person (hot and cold dishes as well as for vegetarians and vegans will be prepared). Meals during the festival will be provided by the organisers.
The meeting point is at Marmande train station on Friday 5th July, between 4 and 5 p.m. The organisers will meet you and take you to the village of Couthures-sur-Garonne (47180). All the information you need to get there will be in the project roadmap.
Code:KVDA/STV/07A
Where:Kuria, Migori County, South West Kenya
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:300 EUR
Age:21+
The School is still at the initial stages started in 2012 under Nyamosense Primary School and Nyamosense Catholic Church. The management is in the process of registering the institution with the Ministry of Social Services in Kubwaha. The inhabitants are Kuria speaking people residing in the South West of Kenya. Their economic mainstay is farming, where farmers grow tobacco, maize, beans, sweet potatoes and other horticultural crops for sale. Cattle and goat trade also take place but the volume of trade has gone very low owing to the incessant cases of cattle rustling between the Kuria people and the Maasai and Kipsigis of the neighboring Trans Mara district. The area has low levels of literacy especially among people aged from 35 years and above. THEME: RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: “The duty to Protect, Respect, Promote and Fulfill” People with disabilities faces a myriad of challenges and most of them are kept in the dark and never discussed. The society out of misinformation choose to segregate them and in some cases denying those basic rights, such as the right to education, right to socialize with other people and the attendant stigma that takes a psychological toll on the victims. People with disabilities are the most marginalized and vulnerable group in Kenya. They are often abused, exploited and excluded by society, denying them of their right to health, protection and education. The work camp provides an opportunity for all actors to renew their commitments towards improving the plight of marginalized and vulnerable by organizing activities aimed at including people with disabilities hence actively integrating them into the community development spectrum. There is a lot of stigma within communities towards homes and institutions with people with disabilities. The public needs to know that they can be useful citizens in the future and also contribute towards the development of the country. Because of the continued stigma, parents often hide their children and deny them their rights, thinking they are totally helpless. Volunteers together with community members and people with disability will create forums where the local will be enlightened and enabled to understand that “Disability is not inability”. The volunteers will work together with members of the local community to address the issue of stigma and access to basic facilities and the place of children with disabilities in the contemporary world
Manual work and Intercultural activities: Teaching pupils at the Special Unit School Care and support of orphans Interacting with children with disabilities Learn how to use sign language Brick making together with local community members Open forums for discussion on children rights Study lessons on retrogressive cultural practices like Female Genital Mutilation
Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) is an indigenous, nonpolitical and membership organization which is non-sectarian and nonprofit making started in 1962 as a work camp organization registered under the Societies’ Act. In 1993, KVDA was registered as a Non-Governmental organization by the establishment of the NGOs Coordination Act.
Kuria, Migori County, South West Kenya Airport pick-up services: The port of entry to Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Airport pick up will be done on provision of full flight details. Volunteers will stay at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel at a subsidized fees ahead of their project placement. EDUCATIONAL TOURS KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS Volunteers will stay in a homestead with very basic living conditions. Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges. KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended. There is no electricity connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center. However, the Government policy to install ICT in primary schools has seen connectivity to the national power grid for most educational institutions in Kenya and this makes it easy for volunteers to use electric appliances while at the project. Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
Orientation: Will be done on 5th July 2024 at Nairobi South YMCA Hostel in Nairobi and the team will leave for the project on the morning of 6th July 2024 WHAT DOES THE PARTICIPATION FEES COVER? Project preparation cycle, return transfers from the airport, KVDA administration, orientation, certificate of participation, project coordination, facilitation, evaluation and monitoring WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Excursion activities, transport to and from the project, local travel, personal effects, needs and wants.
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Code:GL03ESC
Where:Vienna
Number of volunteers:15
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
You will mostly work with the Vienna gardeners in the green areas of Schönbrunn Palace located in the 13th district. Your main tasks will be to weed the flowerbeds, water the flowers and plants. You will as well do some cleaning, renovation work and maintain vehicles. With bad weather, you will work in the glass house. The work will start on the 8th of July. You will work five days a week from 9:00-15:00 with a lunch break of 30 minutes. Moreover, we strive to include 3 local participants with fewer opportunities either in the work or in free time activities. We want to offer them the possibility to get to know people from all over the world. At the end of the international camp, we will organize a farewell party.
Grenzenlos is an Austrian NGO based in Vienna. It is independent of religions and political bodies. Grenzenlos is a non-profit association. Its main purpose is to promote world peace and respect between people through intercultural non-formal education programmes abroad which combine cultural integration with engagement at non-profit initiatives worldwide. The German word “Grenzenlos” means “no boundaries” and also “no limits”. The word explains the basic mission of Grenzenlos: to promote the personal development of individuals (no limits!) and inter-cultural understanding through international encounters, trainings, intercultural living and work experience (no boundaries!). Grenzenlos offers a variety of international mobility programmes. These programmes are dedicated to world peace through the promotion of inter-cultural exchanges. Traditionally, Grenzenlos organizes volunteering programmes (individual as well as in the frame of international camps). As an exchange organization, we send volunteers abroad and host volunteers in Austria The Inclusion approach is a high priority for Grenzenlos: special attention is given to promoting the participation of people with disabilities in all our volunteering projects as well as trainings and educational programmes.
Swimming in the Danube river, museums, karaoke, Prater (fun fair) You can also visit the palm house in Schönbrunn for free. During the weekends, you can visit Salzburg, Hallstatt, Bratislava, Prague, Graz, Linz, Budapest, etc.
Accommodation: You will sleep all together (all genders mixed) on the floor in one big room. information follows. Food: You will cook for the group in team and mostly vegetarian. Please inform us whether you require a special diet (e.g. lactose intolerance). Your accommodation and food are covered – however, we recommend you to bring some pocket money. The currency used in Austria is euro. Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
We require travel tickets 6 weeks before the project starts to guarantee the place for you.
Information follows.
We highly appreciate volunteers with fewer opportunities in this project.
Code:SJ/ESC19
Where:Montcombroux les Mines
Number of volunteers:12
Language:English
Extra-Fee:0
Age:18-30
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This year, we'll be continuing the tradition by rehabilitating the estate's perimeter walls. Activities will include erecting the scaffolding, preparing the site by selecting the stones and setting up the formwork, assembling the stones, rehabilitating the base, creating the roof using small Bourbonnais tiles, applying a traditional finishing coat, and repairing the old stoneworks.
Discover castle life in the heart of the Auvergne at Les Prureaux! But it's much more than just an experience: it's about living, laughing, sharing and above all contributing together! Come and play your part in the restoration of the wall that surrounds the estate! And take part in a project that is as local as it is historic: enhancing the value of a site typical of Bourbonnais agricultural activity and promoting the development of our international visitor centre.
Montcombroux les Mines (03181), 45kms away from Moulins. Leisure activities: Afternoon and weekend activities are organised with the whole group. Whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of the city, with Vichy and Moulins only forty kilometres away, or the rural charm of the area, you are free to explore the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike. Discover the picturesque landscapes, the rich local heritage, the passionate craftsmen and women, and treat yourself to a relaxing swim or take part in sporting activities, games and social outings.
You will be staying at the Le Créneau campsite, in shared tents (6-8 people per tent) with wooden floors and beds. Wi-Fi is not available on site. Food will be provided and prepared in the castle's kitchen by the participants in groups.
Let’s meet on Saturday 6th July at 5 p.m. at Moulins-sur-Allier station, 4 rue Philippe Thomas 03000, MOULINS-SUR-ALLIER.
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