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Periodo
Dove
Età
Codice
Contributo
Titolo
Heartbeats for Historical Brewery
Periodo
21/07/2025 -
03/08/2025
Dove
Repubblica Ceca
Età
18-100
Codice
SDA 25-202
Contributo
140 € + 25
EUR
Lavoro
The main task of this workcamp is the reconstruction of the historical wall that once was the edge of the horse stable of the property. The work of reconstructing a wall is not too exhausting and is suitable for all ages; patience and determination are key qualities. Tasks include repairing joints with crumbling mortar, replacing stones that were removed due to overgrown vegetation, and performing minor maintenance work such as painting windows, pruning overgrowth around the building, collecting and transporting waste to a container, and digging trenches. Working boots are essential, and we recommend taking a headlamp or other flashlight.
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Location: The workcamp takes place in Janovice near Rymarov in a protected landscape area of the Jeseniky mountains. Janovice is a small village with 670 inhabitants located in the foothills of Praded Mountain (the highest peak of Jeseniky Mountains). There is a grocery store in the village and a good phone reception everywhere. The closest ATMs and pharmacies are located in the nearby town of Rymarov.
Leisure time: The foothills of the Jeseníky Mountains are home to many remarkable sites, though most require some travel. Highlights include Karlova Studánka, a unique mountain spa with well-preserved 18th-century architecture; Sovinec Castle; Praděd, the highest mountain in Moravia; and the largest waterfalls in northern Moravia. For those looking to stay closer, there are plenty of scenic spots within walking distance that offer breathtaking mountain panoramas. Additionally, on the chateau grounds, visitors can explore an exhibition by the National Heritage Institute inside the chateau building.
Study part: Volunteers will start the workcamp with the workshop "Historic Stone Wall Restoration". There will be the possibility to have a guided tour of the castle including a tour around the brewery, visit the local museum, the brocade production exhibition, or the region's outstanding Baroque sacred monument. The local partner will organize a meeting with the local community. For example, you might get the chance to meet a local sculptor, a teacher, a jewelry maker using a 3D printer, or even a world champion in whip cracking!
Alloggio
You will be accommodated in an apartment directly in the brewery. The apartment consists of a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, a bathroom with a shower and 2 toilets. Volunteers can sleep in the living room or there is also another smaller bedroom. Volunteers will sleep together, some on mattresses with blankets and pillows, others on sleeping mats in sleeping bags. Bring your sleeping bag and a mat (a small pillow is always useful). The washing machine, dryer, hairdryer, shower gels and shampoos are available. Wifi is also available. The volunteers will cook the meals together in the fully equipped kitchen from the provided ingredients. Vegan and vegetarian meals are possible.
Requisiti e materiali
The extra fee covers costs of the project not covered by public funding (for example support for campleaders, administrative costs of iNEX-SDA). The fee is paid in advance electronically and non-refundable unless proof of severe obstacle (for example illness) is provided.
Info appuntamento
Organizzatore
This workcamp is organized in cooperation with the Association for the Renovation of the Brewery in Janovice. In 2018 the association took over a 200-year-old neglected brewery in the village of Janovice, northern Moravia. The workcamp aims to reconstruct, revitalize, and clean up the old brewery to fulfill the association’s long-term goal—transforming it into a cultural center for the residents of Janovice. While the brewery’s renovation is an ongoing process, volunteers this year won’t be directly involved in ground breaking or community defining moments. Instead, they will have the opportunity to connect with local professionals and enthusiasts who support the project. Through these interactions, volunteers will experience the community from a different perspective, engage in cultural exchange, and gain insight into the town’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Titolo
JOREARTE
Periodo
21/07/2025 -
04/08/2025
Dove
Spagna
Età
18-30
Codice
SVI-AR-02
Contributo
140 € + 0
EUR
Lavoro
During the first week, the focus will be on initial training and preparation. In the mor-nings, theatre workshops will be held covering acting techniques such as body expression, voice management, improvisation and character development, as well as dramatised reading and analysis of the texts to be performed. In the afternoons, group dynamics will be organised to strengthen coexistence and time will be allocated to the creation and design of the Festi-val's signage. This period will allow the artistic and organisational foundations of the event to be consolidated, promoting both technical learning and teamwork. In the second week, prio-rity will be given to the celebration of the Jorearte Festival and the performance of the show. The afternoons and evenings will be dedicated to travelling to the different locations for volun-teer activities during the festival. At the same time, in their free time, participants will be able to enjoy guided tours and cultural dynamics, combining stage work with recreational activities that allow them to get to know and enjoy the surroundings. This planning seeks to balance artistic and logistical dedication with the cultural and personal enjoyment of the volunteers. (Calendar in attached document)
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The volunteer camp's complementary activities program offers participants a compre-hensive experience that combines culture, nature, sport and coexistence. Highlighted activi-ties include a guided tour of the town of Ayerbe and an exciting day of kayaking on the Gallego River, where participants will be able to enjoy the natural surroundings while working as a team. In addition, a nature walk will be planned to the town of Murillo de Gallego, a quiet and picturesque environment that combines physical exercise and scenic enjoyment. During breaks, there will be moments of relaxation and recreation in the Ayerbe pool and in the Gallego River, which will serve to combat the heat and strengthen the bonds between volun-teers. To encourage coexistence and mutual knowledge, group dynamics and games de-signed to strengthen group cohesion will be carried out. As a special welcome activity, the camp will begin with an international dinner in which participants will bring non-perishable products representative of their countries or regions. During dinner, you will have the oppor-tunity to share your dishes with others and explain the cultural relevance of your choices, creating an enriching and multicultural environment from day one. This complementary pro-gram seeks to balance technical work with moments of enjoyment, learning and conviviality, making the experience unique and memorable.
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Accommodation will take place at the Casa Garcia Artists' Residence and at the Casa Felisa Rural House, both located in the town of Santa Eulalia de Gallego and with capacity to ac-commodate 20 people in double, triple or quadruple rooms. Both houses have common dining and living areas. Bathrooms are shared and participants must collaborate in cleaning the common areas of the accommodation. Young people from Spain must bring sleeping bags or sheets and shower and pool towels. Foreign participants will be provided with these utensils, so it will not be necessary for them to bring them. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will take place at Casa Garcia where some of the participants will be accommodated at the following times: breakfast at 8.30am, lunch at 2pm and dinner at 9pm. Food will be healthy and balanced, cooked every day in the kitchen by its catering team. During the day they will be offered a snack. Breakfast will be self-service and will consist of: milk, cocoa, coffee, juice, pastries, biscuits, toast, butter and jam. On days when there are excursions or when there is a very tight schedule outside the residence, the meal may be replaced by a picnic consisting of a sandwich and fruit. This case will be exceptional. It is possible to adapt the menu to suit die-tary needs or options.
Requisiti e materiali
The volunteer camp is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. For other types of different capacities, please consult.
Vegetarian food available: It is possible to request a vegetarian diet in advance.
It will be sufficient to bring comfortable clothing for normal activities (tracksuits, shorts, leggings, t-shirts, etc.), a swimsuit and trainers for walking. A bath and pool tow-el. For the residence, it is advisable to bring sheets or a sleeping bag; the residence pro-vides blankets. People attending from outside Spain will not need to bring sheets and towels.
Passport or identity documentation and medical insurance documentation or European health card if applicable.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: ZAZ
NEAREST STATION: Trains: Renfe: +34 902 240 202 www.renfe.com Buses: Alosa: +34 974 210 700 http://alosa.avanzabus.com/es/ Bus and train Station Huesca +34 900 87 80 84 Central Bus Station Zaragoza +34 976 700 599 From the city of Zaragoza, you should look for information about trains and buses to Ayerbe, where you will be picked up by the organizers.
Organizzatore
ITHEC (Technical and Human Integration of Cultural Spaces) has been working on youth, free time and performing arts issues for over twenty years. During all this time we ha-ve held workshops for young people, theatre and dance festivals, training in performing arts, etc. But among all these activities that we have carried out with young people, the most nota-ble are the camps that took place between 1995 and 2011 in Albarracin (Teatro en Albarracin, IAJ) and the Youth Initiative ?La campana de Huesca? financed by the Youth in Action pro-gramme in 2012 and 2013. ITHEC. Camino del Pozo, 2 - 22194 Huerrios (Huesca). in-fo@ithec.es. www.ithec.es
Titolo
Never Forget: Ravensbruck 1
Periodo
21/07/2025 -
30/07/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
VJF25 2.6
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Re:nember them! In this workcamp you can get involved in the preservation of the former Nazi women's concentration camp Ravensbruck.
Study part:
Join us for the first week to get to know the Ravensbruck Memorial and its history. We will deal intensively and artistically with biographies of imprisoned women and survivors who were imprisoned in the Ravensbruck concentration camp and afterwards in the subcamp Waldbaulager, which is part of the Ravensbruck concentration camp.
Work part:
Various maintenance works in the exterior of the memorial and the collections.
Luogo
Brandenburg small town in lake and river landscape, possibility of canoeing, cycling and swimming, by train in one hour in Berlin and train connection to the Baltic Sea.
Alloggio
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. Full board, simple meals. Please indicate food allergies, etc. when registering.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BER
Organizzatore
The former women's concentration camp Ravensbruck was built in 1939 near the small town of Furstenberg/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 labor 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 Ravensbruck 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
Titolo
We are Green
Periodo
22/07/2025 -
04/08/2025
Dove
Austria
Età
18-40
Codice
GL04
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
You will work together with the ?LEiV? (Verein Lebende Erde) which is a landscape protector group in the European NATURA2000-site ?Teile des Sudoststeirischen Hugellandes?. You will work on the meadows to collect the hay and in the woodlands to clean them from neophytes. The core idea is to assist the organisation with the traditional art of work that aims to preserve the area and its wildlife.
You will also help at the European-Roller Festival (a protected bird from the region). Moreover, you will have excursions to the wonderful protected species living on the side and visit the Mur-river for rafting.
Alloggio
Food: You will cook for the group in team. Please inform us whether you require a special diet. 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!
Accomodation: Information follows.
Requisiti e materiali
1. Grenzenlos is part of the ICYE Federation (an international youth exchange network) and the oldest voluntary exchange organisation in Austria. It was founded in 1949 as a pacifist programme standing in for tolerance and re-conciliation between different cultures. Since 2011 Grenzenlos is also part of the Alliance - Network for European Voluntary Service Organisations. Being part of these networks means that we adhere to the agreed quality standards and policies that affect all our programmes.
The coordinating organization has provided the participant with the following policies together with this agreement:
? Safer Together - ICYE's policy addressing sexual violence in international volunteering Safer Together Policy (https://www.icye.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ICYE-Safer-Together-digital.pdf)
2.2. We request the travel tickets at least 6 weeks before the project starts
3. Volunteers need a full insurance (medical) for their travel and the time in Austria. Don?t forget to arrange the insurance prior to the departure!
Organizzatore
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, inter-cultural 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 intercultural 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
? For people of all generations from 18 to 99 years.
? Including stays from two weeks up to one year
? For skilled as well as for non-skilled people
? Worldwide
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.
Titolo
UNVEIL THE OLD TOWN
Periodo
22/07/2025 -
29/07/2025
Dove
Taiwan
Età
18-40
Codice
VYA-2504LJ
Contributo
140 € + 0
EUR
Lavoro
Zhongli District in Taoyuan City was originally settled by the Hakka people. The valley formed by a stream was called Li in the Hakka language, and the location surrounded by Laojie River and Xinjie River was named Jianzai . During the Japanese colonial period, the area was renamed Zhongli Street , which became the main road connecting the north and south.The area near the Laojie River(32769;34903;28330;) is known as the Laojie District , and it is home to Japanese-style buildings, century-old shops, Hakka culture, and the Laojie River which has greatly influenced the local way of life. Unfortunately, with the passing of time, many local youths and immigrants are no longer familiar with the historical context of this area. In order to preserve this unique cultural heritage, we hope to raise awareness and interest in the history of Zhongli Laojie District and achieve the goal of cultural preservation.Host Organization Chung Yuan Christian University(20013;21407;22823;23416;) is built upon the principles of Christian love for the world. With unwavering faith, hope, and love, we strive to advance higher education. To encourage our teachers and students to engage with society through Love and Professionalism , and to empower our students to integrate their knowledge into action through Learning by Doing , the University established the Office of Service Learning Project in March 2007. This project was later renamed the Service Learning Center in March 2008, with the purpose of promoting service-learning courses and projects in a systematic and ongoing manner. The Center also encourages our students to participate in social services, fulfill their civic responsibilities, and develop their core competencies for future employment.In 2019, we expanded our efforts by taking over the Taolien Youth Volunteer Service Center from the Youth Development Administration, Ministry of Education. Our goal is to create a youth-friendly volunteer service platform in Taoyuan and collaborate with schools, associations, and organizations to encourage the youth to participate in volunteer services and elevate the energy of youth volunteerism in Taoyuan.Our website65306; https://sl.cycu.edu.twAims:1.To foster cultural exchange between local and international youth, and promote an appreciation for the history and culture of Zhongli Laojie District.2.To facilitate the sharing of diverse international cultures and broaden children s global perspectives.Achievements over the past year:1.Since 2017, Chung Yuan University Service-Learning Center has been organizing a number of one-day local cultural experience workshops for young volunteers to learn more about the local culture.2.2022,To focus on Zhongli Laojie District, we organize three-day, two-night Local International Work Camp around three themes: Laojie Ri
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L: Zhongli District, Taoyuan City. 32026691;22290;24066;20013;22754;21312;20013;21271;36335;20034399; /No. 200, Zhongbei Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City 320GM65306;20013;21407;22823;23416; https://goo.gl/maps/BsqLpfBAavbzsdSP8T: Tao-Yuan international airport. LA: If you are interested in exploring the local culture, we recommend visiting the LONGANG Zhongzhen Market or the Daxi Old Street. You can also check out the Taoyuan City Library or the Taoyuan City Library-Longgang Branch. For more detailed information on these and other cultural attractions in Taoyuan, please refer to the Taoyuan Tourism Guide website at https://travel.tycg.gov.tw/en.
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1.Please note that the accommodation provided will have floor beds. As such, participants will be required to bring their own sleeping bags. 2.Meal will be provided by the CYCU Service-learning Center, but there may also be cultural exchange events where volunteers will have the opportunity to cook.3.For any first aid needs, there is a local clinic located just a 10-minute walk away from the accommodation.
Requisiti e materiali
Strong motivation for learning and respects for local culture, as well as other international volunteers cultures.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TPE
NEAREST STATION: Taoyuan International Airport
Organizzatore
Chung Yuan Christian University
Titolo
SAAREMAA YOUTH CAMP
Periodo
22/07/2025 -
28/07/2025
Dove
Estonia
Età
20-35
Codice
EST 02
Contributo
140 € + 40
EUR
Lavoro
The main task for volunteers is to deal with teenagers, providing cross-cultural learning experience for them as well as English language environment. It will be done through games, sport, club-like activities, excursions, discussions, etc. Volunteers alongside with local leaders will be responsible for the whole program of the children camp on 23.-27.07. The job can involve long working hours and require high level of commitment and responsibility for the camp program and the young participants. Some days may be quite long for late-night orientations, landscape game in the forest, campfire. It will be great if you could introduce your country, language and culture to young people.
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LocationThe camp site is located in the Jamaja village on Sorve peninsula in southern part of the Island of Saaremaa. This is the most south-west part of the country known for its outstanding beauty. Some information about the region can be found on http://www.visitestonia.com/en/tip-of-sorve?site_preference=normal and https://torgukuningriik.com/442761321/450041068 Leisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for active leisure time in this camp: swimming, sunbathing, hiking, sport, etc. It is possible to visit churches in Kihelkonna, Mustjala, Kaarma, Jamaja, magic meteorite crater Kaali Lake and Episcopal castle in Kuressaare. More information on http://www.saaremaa.ee/
Alloggio
Volunteers will share one room on the second floor of the same camp house where youngsters will stay. Bathrooms are of the common use. You don t need sleeping bags, but please bring your own towels. Meals will be served for all participants at the dining room. Help in the kitchen may be needed time to time.
Requisiti e materiali
Special requirementsPlease take clothes and shoes suitable for sport and hiking. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country willing to present it to others in a creative way. You should be in a good physical shape and be motivated to work with young people. Good level of English is required. People with scouting experience are welcome The age of volunteers is 20-35. Previous experience in work with youngsters is an advantage. Camp languages are Estonian, English and Spanish.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 40 Euro each towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make bank transfer please contact your sending organization for solution.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: TLL
NEAREST STATION: Kuressaare
Organizzatore
Would you like to have a short-term active and meaningful vacation for a week in Jamaja village on the beautiful Island of Saaremaa? Then this camp is just for you The camp is organized for 20 teenagers aged 14-17, who are young leaders of Estonian scout-like organisations Noored Kotkad and Kodututred. The main aim of the camp to teach youngsters useful skills, providing them intensive experience of learning and practicing in communication, sport, orientation, nature, history, etc. The camp program includes many games and activities, sport, swimming, orientation, excursions to some places of interest, conversations and discussions, working groups. Working language is English and Spanish. Local language is Estonian.
Titolo
Redonne vie à la forteresse de Montaigu-le-Blin 3 - Bring the medieval fortress
Periodo
23/07/2025 -
06/08/2025
Dove
Francia
Età
14-17
Codice
ANEC11
Contributo
140 € + 250
EUR
Lavoro
Forte de son histoire, la forteresse accueille des bénévoles internationaux·ales depuis les années 1980 afin de l'entretenir, de la valoriser et d'animer la vie locale durant l'été. Cette année, ce sont 5 chantiers internationaux qui y sont organisés sur la période estivale. Tu participeras à la troisième session de l'année.
Viens participer à la sauvegarde et à la valorisation de ce patrimoine d'exception ! Autour du château, tu réaliseras plusieurs travaux de restauration. Accompagné·e par un·e encadrant·e technique, tu participeras à l’entretien des maçonneries en découvrant les techniques traditionnelles : dejointoiement et rejointoiement des murs, fabrication de mortier à base de chaux et de sable, maniement des outils. Tu participeras aussi à l’entretien des boiseries : barrières de sécurité, construction en palettes pour les espaces de détente. Tu participeras également aux actions environnementales de la forteresse : débroussaillage, taille des arbustes, entretien du potager, rénovation des cabines de toilettes sèches. Protéger une telle bâtisse necéssite du temps et beaucoup d'énergie ; viens apporter ta pierre a l'édifice !
With its rich history, international volunteers have been welcomed at the castle since the 1980s to help maintain and promote it, and enliven local life during the summer. This year, 5 international workcamps are organized at the fortress over the summer. You will participate in the third session of the year.
Come and join the preservation and enhancement efforts of this exceptional heritage! Around the castle, you will carry out several restoration tasks. Guided by a technical supervisor, you will help maintain the masonry by learning traditional techniques: removing and re-pointing the walls, making lime and sand mortar, and handling the tools. You will also assist with maintaining the woodwork: safety barriers and building with pallets for relaxation areas. Finally, you will take part in maintining the fortress's environment: clearing brush, pruning shrubs, maintaining the vegetable garden, and renovating the dry toilet cabins. Protecting such a building takes time and energy; come contribute to the effort!
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Située au coeur du Bourbonnais dans le nord de l'Auvergne, le village de Montaigu-le-blin offre un riche patrimoine historique et culturel. Surplombant le village, la forteresse de Montaigu-le-Blin date du XIIIe siècle et a été construite pour défendre la couronne de France et du Bourbonnais face aux comtés d'Auvergne et du Forez.
Located in the heart of the Bourbonnais region in northern Auvergne, the village of Montaigu-le-Blin offers a rich historical and cultural heritage. Overlooking the village, the Montaigu-le-Blin fortress, dating back to the 13th century, was built to defend the crown of France and Bourbonnais against the counties of Auvergne and Forez.
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L'hébergement se fait sous tente, à 10/15 min à pieds de la forteresse et à 5 min à pieds du centre de la commune. Tout est organisé sur place dans le respect de l'environnement (tri des déchets et compost) avec l'objectif d'avoir un mode de vie plus écologique.
Au-delà des temps de chantier, les volontaires participent ensemble à l’organisation de la vie collective. Souvent réparti·e·s en équipes, ils·elles élaborent les menus, participent aux courses, préparent les repas et s’assurent de la propreté des espaces communs.
Véritable acteur·ice de ton expérience, tu participeras aussi à la prise de décisions concernant les activités collectives et l’organisation du quotidien !
Accommodation is in tents, 10-15 minutes on foot from the fortress and 5 minutes on foot from the centre of the village. Everything is organised on-site with respect for the environment (waste sorting and composting) with the goal of promoting a more ecofriendly lifestyle.
Beyond the working hours, volunteers come together to organise daily life on the camp. Often divided into teams, they plan menus, help with the shopping, prepare meals, and ensure the cleanliness of shared spaces.
Fully involved in shaping your experience, you will also take part in decision-making regarding group activities and daily organization!
Requisiti e materiali
No access for wheelchairs
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: LYS
NEAREST STATION: Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, train station
Organizzatore
Au cœur d'un charmant petit village bourbonnais, le château de Montaigu-le-Blin est une imposante forteresse médiévale du XIIème, classée Monument Historique. Située sur une petite colline, cette forteresse offre un espace bucolique et intime, proche de la nature avec une belle vue sur les paysages alentours.
Depuis les années 80, des bénévoles participent chaque année à la sauvegarde, la rénovation et à l'animation touristique du château, alors pourquoi pas toi ?
Ces dernières années, la forteresse s'est refaite une beauté ! Les bénévoles ont continué à faire des travaux de maçonnerie traditionelle sur les murs du château et ont développé le potager médiéval au pied de la tour du Seigneur. A vous de prendre le flambeau !
Inside a lovely little French village, the castle of Montaigu le Blin is an impressive medieval fortress, classified as Historical Monument. It is located on the top of a hill, overlooking the countryside. Since 2002, volunteers have been participating, every summer, to the restoration of the castle. These last years, the fortress has regained its beauty! Since the 80s, volunteers come every year to restore and protect the castle. These last couple of years, volunteers restored the castle walls using traditional masonry techniques and developped the medieval vegetable garden at the bottom of the Lord's tower. This year, it's your turn to live an experience back in time!
Titolo
Oi 29
Periodo
24/07/2025 -
29/07/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25V-0724A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
1) Support for agricultural activities to revitalize the Sudachi production area.
2) International cultural exchange activities with the few children in the community.
3) Cleaning vacant houses, moving furniture, trimming overgrown cedar and cypress branches in abandoned forests, and picking up plastic waste from rivers and seas.
4)Activities to support English signage at various locations for foreign pilgrims.
5) Maintenance of areas for the Asagimadara butterfly and firefly habitats. etc.
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Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Other activities - Visiting Kakurin-ji temple.
Alloggio
Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.
Requisiti e materiali
Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people! Language - English (Japanese is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KIX
NEAREST STATION: The nearest int'l airport is Kansai (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Tokushima, it takes 3 hours by highway bus. Volunteers are recommended to arrive at Japan one or more days before the workcamp starts and leave Japan one or more days after the end. Volunteers need to . Volunteers need to arrive at the meeting point at 14:00 on 1st day (then, take a local train to the campsite about 2.5 hours) and can leave project site around 13:00 on last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. This village has been welcoming "Ohenro (pilgrims)" who visit 88 temples in Shikoku since long time ago. The pilgrims walk through this village before visiting "Kakurin-ji temple"; the 20th temple out of 88 temples of the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage. However, there are problems which should be solved such as aging and depopulation of the community these days, and locals haven't been able to find solutions for those problems. On the other hand, since more and more people from overseas visit for the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage locals are trying to find new ways for "omotenashi (hospitality)". Volunteers who have been working on the project have come up with ideas for the reuse of vacant and abandoned land. Local host Oi have finally decided that they can freely renovate and modify the vacant houses. Moreover, the site is in a good location, with mountains, a river and fields. It is up to the volunteers from now on to decide how to develop the project. The aim is for the volunteer members to clean up the abandoned houses and village landscape and transform it into a village that people will want to visit to take photos, as it used to be a village where people came and went since ancient times.
Titolo
Ohara
Periodo
24/07/2025 -
30/07/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
6-99
Codice
NICE-25S-0724A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
Volunteer will help to 1) maintain the old houses by cleaning up, drying many sleeping mats, etc., 2) do farming (weeding in the green tea field that was abandon, cultivating, planting and harvesting potatoes) and 3) do other community work (e.g., construction, chopping woods, trail maintenance). Children sometimes work with adults and other times play in the nature (river, etc.) by the assistance of some parents (by turns) and supporting vols.
Luogo
Location: 200 km north east of Osaka. Katsuyama is an agricultural city and famous for dinosaurs discovery. Ohara village is located at 500 m a.s.l. and surrounded by the mountains with very rich nature (e.g., the spring water is drinkable and very tasty!). Leisure: Exchange parties, Excursion on a free day including the famous Dinosaurs Museum and its experience program of fossil excavation, etc.
Alloggio
A few rooms of the traditional renovated house! Meals will be cooked by turns. Sleeping bag is not necessary. Simple shower rooms. Clean toilets. You can see how the village looks like at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzGZvho8fVQ
Requisiti e materiali
Only families (Children should be 6-12 years old) can join this program. Basically up to 4 persons (2 adults) per family. High motivation to work and cooperate. Respect to the local culture and way of the organization! Speaking Japanese language is welcomed!
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Komatsu for domestic and Osaka (KIX) for international flights. From Osaka/ Tokyo to the meeting point, it takes 3/ 5 hours by the bullet train and 5/ 11 hours by bus. If Tokyo, vols. need to arrive at the airport in Narita or Haneda by 05:00 on Jul. 24 and can leave there after 23:00 on Jul. 30.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Ohara Eco Project (OEP) since 2009. There were 600 inhabitants in Ohara village with 90 houses 100 years ago, but now only 1 elder! OEP was founded by the local people in 2006 and has rehabilitated 7 houses of cultural heritage. They maintain and revive the trails and fields, organize the workcamps with NICE and run various eco tours, so got the best prize in the award of Creating Home Town by the national government in 2016! The family workcamp started since 2013 (President of NICE keeps joining as a leader with his kids) and hosted a lot of families from Japan, Asia, Europe and Americas with great success.
*Outcome of this workcamp: In 2024, 17 vols. from 5 families joined and made great contribution to have dried over sleeping mats, weed in the tea field (see the pictures), made natural clay for walls, cleaned the village road, etc. Please see the presentation made by the volunteer for the IVS contest in Japan; https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/e5-55193721 (only Japanese for the moment, but you can at least enjoy the pictures!)
Titolo
At the heart of the church 2
Periodo
24/07/2025 -
08/08/2025
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
SJ45
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
After two years spent restoring the interior walls of the church, the aim of this project is to continue renovating the walls of the Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe church in Buxerolles. The church dates back to the 11th century, but the walls have been plastered with cement, which has led to poor drainage of moisture and created saltpetre. Accompanied by a specialist technical supervisor, you will first have to remove the plaster from the walls, then dehumidify the walls, and finish by plastering them with lime. Other traditional masonry work will give you a chance to familiarise yourself with these techniques. Come with work clothes or clothes that may be damaged or soiled. We will provide you with safety equipment. No qualifications are required for this project. You will work 4 to 5 hours a day.
Luogo
Buxerolles (86180) is located in the Greater Poitiers conurbation, in the Vienne departement (86), 6 km from Poitiers.
At the crossroads of several charming little villages in the Vienne, you'll be able to take full advantage of the local heritage. When you're not working on the site, you'll be taking part in summer activities such as July 14th. Outings to Poitiers or Chatellerault and activities such as the Futuroscope, bowling or cinema, can also be organised.
Alloggio
You will sleep on mattresses at the Espace Marcel Varliette, where all facilities are available (toilets, kitchens, showers, common room, etc.). The church is located in the same place as the accommodation. You must bring your own duvet and pillow, and we'll provide inflatable mattresses. Meals, especially lunch and dinner, will be prepared by participants on a rotating basis, ensuring respect for environmental values, local resources, and everyone's cultural preferences. Both hot and cold dishes, as well as vegetarian and vegan options, will be included.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: ORY
NEAREST STATION: Poitiers (86000)
Organizzatore
Not far from Poitiers, between the sky and the earth, in this commune called Buxerolles, an ancient church first mentioned in 1226, the Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe de Buxerolles church dates back to the Romanesque period. A first chapel, completely destroyed when the building was rebuilt in 1868, dates back to the 11th century. After several years, the building is in need of a facelift, and the project will involve refurbishing the church as well as intercultural sharing between locals and peace-building volunteers.
Titolo
WASH BACK IN TIME : RESTORING MATOUR'S WASH?HOUSES
Periodo
25/07/2025 -
08/08/2025
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCF-6907
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Matour, a dynamic village in Saone-et-Loire, welcomes you to an international volunteer work camp. Together, we will restore two of the seven washhouses in the commune, treasures of its heritage.
Led by the Concordia association and the municipality, this project aims to preserve local history while fostering intercultural exchanges. Residents and volunteers from around the world will work together to bring these emblematic sites back to life.
The work will focus on renovating the roofs, with possible interventions on the framework. Conducted on scaffolding, the project will be supervised by an experienced technical leader, ensuring safety and adherence to traditional construction methods. Work will take place in the mornings, for 5 to 6 hours per day, to avoid the heat.
But a work camp is also a human adventure ! Afternoons will be dedicated to activities, relaxation, or group-chosen events. Weekends will be an opportunity to explore the region and its rich heritage.
By joining this project, you will help preserve cultural heritage while living an unforgettable collective and intercultural experience. Come and restore Matour?s washhouses and leave your mark on the history of this welcoming village!
Luogo
Located in the heart of Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, in the Saone-et-Loire department, Matour welcomes you to an authentic rural setting where traditions and modernity blend harmoniously. This dynamic village, proud of its rich heritage, will charm you with its picturesque streets, manor, and Maison des Patrimoines, which the municipality will be delighted to show you.
About 20 km away, you can also discover Cluny, a historical and cultural landmark, along with other charming sites perfect for walks and exploration.
The facilitators will organize tailored activities in close collaboration with the group, allowing you to take an active role in your stay and fully enjoy the cultural and heritage riches of the area.
Alloggio
You will be accommodated in individual tents at the municipal stadium in Matour. The tents will be provided by Concordia, but you should bring a sleeping pad or mattress and a sleeping bag rated for 10?C comfort to ensure a pleasant night's sleep. The stadium facilities, including showers, toilets, and changing rooms, will be available to you.
A small enclosed and covered space will serve as a communal area for meal preparation, dining, and organizing activities if needed.
You will take part in organizing collective life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and preparing meals on a rotating basis, using locally sourced ingredients. Whenever possible, we will prioritize a vegetarian diet with seasonal local products, while respecting all dietary needs and promoting the discovery of local cuisine.
There is no Wi-Fi connection or laundry service on-site. We recommend making arrangements beforehand. However, it will be possible to do small hand washes if necessary.
Requisiti e materiali
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: LYS
NEAREST STATION: MACON LOCHE TGV STATION
Organizzatore
This year marks the beginning of a meaningful partnership between the commune of Matour and the Concordia association. Matour, deeply attached to its heritage, is a dynamic village that promotes its history through various local initiatives, notably with the association "Les Amis du Manoir", dedicated to heritage preservation and maintaining hiking trails.
By partnering with Concordia, which works for solidarity, mutual learning, and intercultural exchange, the municipality is welcoming a project that goes beyond the simple material restoration of the washhouses. You will take part in a human and collective adventure, fostering exchange between volunteers from around the world and local residents.
This international work camp fully aligns with the values of both partners: civic engagement, knowledge transmission, and environmental respect. It allows everyone to engage in a local project with a lasting impact while developing valuable technical and social skills.
You will be at the heart of a project where heritage, culture, and commitment come together, strengthening the connection between Matour and the world!
Titolo
BUILD WITH THE COMMUNITY
Periodo
25/07/2025 -
08/08/2025
Dove
Francia
Età
18-99
Codice
CONCF-7502
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Help us to create pallet outdoor furniture for the commune of Les Mureaux, creating a cheerful, welcoming environment for local residents!
The city of Les Mureaux has a number of social and youth structures that are essential for social action at family level, and for the city's cultural activities. The aim of the project will be to create an outdoor living room using recycled wooden street furniture, so that it can once again become a welcoming and convivial space for the community, and in particular for the neighborhood's young people! Workshops will be organised to raise awareness of sustainable development, as well as workshops with children and many community visits.
Luogo
Les Mureaux is a suburban town with a population of 32,000 in the northern Yvelines region, just under an hour from Paris. Civic activities include a visit to the Musee de l'Immigration in Paris, a meeting with the NGO Terre d'Asile, Refugee Food, the Chateau de Versailles and the Amarres third place center. Social events in Les Mureaux and Paris are planned throughout the workcamp.
Alloggio
You will be accommodated in a hard-standing building (gymnasium, school or social center) with hard-standing toilets and showers. Lunches and dinners will be cooked collectively, i.e. you will take it in turns to cook for all the volunteers. Weekday lunches will be taken in the canteen. A budget will be allocated to the leaders for the shopping in which you will participate, giving priority to healthy and local products, and vegetarian products. Wifi will not be available at the mission site and at the accommodation site. There is no washing machine but laundries are accessible in town if needed, 4?.
Requisiti e materiali
Foreigners from the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
Please note that a copy of your criminal record will be required to participate to the project.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: ORY
NEAREST STATION: Les Mureaux train station
Organizzatore
For the fourth year, Concordia is pleased to be working in partnership with the town of Les Mureaux. You'll be teamed up with young people from the community, thanks to the town council, which has asked us to get involved in a civic and supportive approach.
Titolo
WILD ANIMAL PLANET
Periodo
25/07/2025 -
08/08/2025
Dove
Turchia
Età
18-35
Codice
GSM06
Contributo
140 € + 50
EUR
Lavoro
Ovakorusu Wild Animal Shelter is one of the few facilities in Europe. This facility houses and treats injured or disadvantaged wild animals in nature. The animals are kept in their natural habitat. There are dozens of disadvantaged animals such as bears, wolves, foxes, hawks and owls in the facility.
Volunteers help with the daily feeding of animals. When necessary, they participate in their treatment and vaccination processes with professionals. Environmental cleaning and organization of the facility are also done with volunteers.
Volunteers also participate in repairs and painting of areas in need of repair at the facility. Work with wild animals is carried out with safety precautions. Our volunteers have gained extraordinary experience in this project in the past years.
Luogo
Bursa has many historical beauties as it was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. This city, built in a forested area, also has natural beauties worth seeing. It can be reached from the airports in Istanbul by shuttle in approximately 3 hours. Many excursions and cultural activities await you in this city, which is also famous for its food. Volunteers can socialize as they wish at the facility.
Alloggio
There is a small guesthouse for volunteers in the facility. The guesthouse is for IVS volunteers only. Volunteers stay in rooms for 2-3 people. The guesthouse has a kitchen, bathroom, toilet and air conditioning. There is a common area where volunteers can socialize. Volunteers prepare their meals together in their guesthouse.
Requisiti e materiali
-Passport Copy
-Motivational Letter
-Animal Lovership
50 ? of extra fee is required for repairs and cooking materials.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: IST
NEAREST STATION: Karacabey Bus Station
Organizzatore
We are organizing this project for the 4th time with the contributions of the General Directorate of Forestry. The regional manager, Karacabey Municipality, also supports this project. This facility is not a zoo but a rehabilitation center and is closed to outside visitors.
Titolo
Tsuga
Periodo
25/07/2025 -
02/08/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25S-0725A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
1)Construction of fish weirs for the traditional fishing method "Yana fishing" in the river.
2)Environmental improvements around the fish weirs for sightseeing and weir fishing.
3)Sharing and exchanging national cultures with local residents and children, etc.
Luogo
Location: The "Tsuga area" is located in the western part of Shimane Prefecture. The Tsuga area is a region known for its rich natural environment. In this area, traditional culture and the natural surroundings are highly valued. Tsuga area of Misato town, where the activities take place, is in the lower reaches of the Enogawa river. Leisure: Sight seeing like World Heritage Site "Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine", Izumo Taisha shrine.
Alloggio
Accommodation is located near project site. Room facilities (wifi, kitchen, washing machine, bath, toilet, fridge).
Requisiti e materiali
Those who can communicate in the community and are willing to learn and help the traditional fishing!
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KIX
NEAREST STATION: The nearest int'l airport is KIX (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Shimane, it will take 6.5 hours by bus. You are recommended to arrive at KIX by the day before the starts and leave there from the day after the end. Hiroshima airport is also available, it takes about 4 hours to the meeting point.
Organizzatore
Organized by the Yamato Traditional Fishing Weir Preservation Association, the first-class river Enogawa, also known as "Chugoku Taro," flows through the Tsuga area of Misato. This is the only area along the "Gono River" where the fishing method known as "Yana fishing" is still practiced. The co-organizing organizations are dedicated to preserving this fishing method for future generations, which led to the establishment of the new preservation association in 2020.
"Yana fishing" is a traditional fishing method in Japan, where a fish trap called "yana" is set up in a river to catch fish. The yana is a type of fish weir or net placed in the river's flow, and fish are captured as they swim into it. This fishing technique is still practiced in some regions of Japan.
You can learn about the ecology of sweet fish (ayu) and rivers while also being involved in rural tourism development and regional revitalization.
Titolo
International Youth Meeting Dachau Remember – Connect – Understand – Shape
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
08/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
16-26
Codice
ICJA2505
Contributo
140 € + 220
EUR
Lavoro
Remember – Connect – Understand – Shape the Future is our guiding slogan since 1987. We will learn about the history of the concentration camp Dachau and other aspects of National Socialism in Germany. We will always ask: What did we learn? How do we remember today? Where do we still find racism, antisemitism, and discrimination? The program consists of different workshops, trips, movies, eyewitness talks, guided tours through the Memorial Site, tours in Dachau and Munich. There is also time for personal conversation, playing music or games.
We invite participants to contribute to the programme: You can send us your ideas for our show at the public IYM festival in the middle of IYM Dachau (dancing, singing, theatre…) Feel free to contact project management in advance.
Luogo
There will be free time for fun and games, entertainment, getting to know the people, etc. However, please note that there is no time for self-organized trips during IYM Dachau.
Alloggio
Accommodation is provided at the Max Mannheimer House in rooms for four people. The participation fee includes full board, lodging and program costs. The hostel will supply bed linen; sleeping bags are not allowed.
Requisiti e materiali
- There are additional fees to pay via bank transfer before the start.
Additional costs: An additional fee of 270 EUR included in boarding, lodging and the program.
Early bird discount: If you apply before April 16th, the fee is only 220 EUR.
We will provide bank details with the infosheet.
- During the placement process, we will ask participants for an additional motivation letter.
- You should have a working knowledge of English (at least B1) to communicate without any difficulties.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: MUC
NEAREST STATION: Dachau, very close to Munich
Organizzatore
Since 1983, the International Youth Meeting Dachau has been a place for young people from all over the world to discuss issues concerning the past, the present and the future. They take a look at the history of the former Dachau concentration camp, National Socialism and present forms of exclusion, racism and discrimination. The principles of exchanging ideas, experiencing different cultural backgrounds, as well as Holocaust education are the core ideas of the International Youth Meeting. It is primarily organized by a team of international volunteers. Survivors of the National Socialist regime and their descendants share the experiences and personal consequences of persecution.
In March 1933, one of the first Nazi concentration camps was established in the town of Dachau, near Munich. The Dachau concentration camp soon became a model for other concentration camps and also a place where SS Men were trained. Until 1945, over 206,000 people from different countries were imprisoned in Dachau. About 41,500 prisoners died from terror and the consequences of inhuman practices, diseases, exhaustion and hunger. In 1965, due to the initiative of some survivors, the memorial site was established. And in 1983, the first IYM Dachau organized by young people of the region, took place.
Titolo
Rebuilding a Dirtbike-Track in Kelkheim
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
10/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ICJA2506
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
It is planned to redesign and construct a Dirtbike-Track with the help of international volunteers. The currently existing Dirtbike track was also a project involving local teenagers who participated in the construction of the track. In the last few years, the track has been worn out and now it needs to be repaired. The idea is not just to rebuild the old track, but to redesign and build something new. In this case your task would be to help us with the necessary preparatory work and to start working on the redesign of the track. This means physical labour and cooperation with workers, who are specialized in such projects.
Local teenagers and young adults will work together with you. The lead of the work will be taken by some “professional” mountain bikers who know what a good dirt bike track should look like.
Besides this practical work, volunteers will get to know the concept of youth work in Kelkheim and the integration of residents with diverse social backgrounds. A common project to shape the city can bring together different people with the same interests. In this case you will also get to know the local people and how they live in Kelkheim.
Luogo
Volunteers will get free access to the local swimming pool and will visit the nearby castle of Königstein. There will be a guided tour of Kelkheim and some interesting information about the development of the first democratic institutions in Germany. Heinrich von Gagern, the most famous son of Kelkheim, was the first president of the first German national parliament in 1848. Therefore, you will also visit the historic parliament in Frankfurt itself, which is now called the “Frankfurt Paulskirche”. As there will be contact with German native speakers, the workcamp is a good opportunity to improve your German language skills.
Alloggio
Volunteers will stay in the central youth club of Kelkheim. You can use the kitchen, a pool table, a table football, a small gym for you to do some strength training and more. You will have plenty of space to make yourself at home, cook, play, do sports or watch a movie together. As already mentioned, the youth club is located in the center of Kelkheim, so you will have plenty of shopping opportunities and restaurants nearby. The central train station is only a five-to-ten-minute walk away.
Requisiti e materiali
After registering, you will need to fill out a child and youth protection form. Please bring work clothes and raincoats, a sleeping bag, (you may need an isolation sheet – to be clarified), a bathing suit, music, your talents and something special from your country.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: FRA
NEAREST STATION: Kelkheim Main station, near Frankfurt.
Organizzatore
The city of Kelkheim (Taunus) is a small city consisting of five small villages surrounding the city center. The city stretches from the plain of the Main River to the edge of the Taunus Mountains. The landscape varies between hilly agricultural land in the south and wooded mountains in the north. Kelkheim is part of the Rhine-Main region, with major cities such as Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Mainz nearby.
Youth work in Kelkheim is very active as local youth work in youth centres and as mobile ‘street work’. Local youth work is running three youth clubs in the center of Kelkheim and in the districts of Fischbach and Ruppertshain. The mobile youth workers are more like street workers. They approach young people on the street and try to find out where they spend their free time and what they want and need in the city. In this context, we know that many young and older people in Kelkheim like to ride bikes, especially mountain biking. So, in cooperation with the mobile youth work a flow trail in the forest of Kelkheim was built in cooperation with local teenagers.
Titolo
Tateya
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
07/09/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25L-TT13
Contributo
140 € + 36000
JPY
Lavoro
Volunteers will help their organic farm (harvesting/ threshing rice, planting vegetables, taking care of animals, etc.) and their house work especially cooking. Volunteers will also carry the things in the mountain to the Maki farm and harvest rice there. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard. It'd be surely good exercise to make your body more healthy!
Luogo
Otari village is a small village located in the region of stunning natural beauty in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is beautiful village near “Japanese Northern Alps”. It takes 40-50 min. by foot from Minami-Otari, the nearest train station. Other activities - Exchange program, Excursion on a free day (possibly to Hakuba, a famous tourism spot), etc.
Alloggio
Shared room in the building for the volunteers and a few members, 5 min. walk from the farm. Meals will be cooked by volunteers together with the community people by turns. Sleeping bag is not necessary. There is limited Wifi.
Requisiti e materiali
Motivation letter is needed. Volunteers need to have good level of speaking for the daily conversations of English or Japanese and and high motivation and patience to keep the hard, long and important work in the natural place, to respect the way of the local host and to learn and speak Japanese language is needed. No special skills nor experiences are needed. Language - English (Japanese is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND) from which it takes 7 hours to the project by train and bus. However, volunteers need to join On Arrival (in Yokohama for TT06-09, 13, 14 and Osaka for TT01-05, 10-12, 15) and Evaluation Seminars (in Yokohama for TT01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 10, 12, 14, 15 and Osaka for TT02, 04, 06, 08, 11, 13), so firstly should arrive at/ leave NRT or HND if the seminar is in Yokohama and KIX if it is in Osaka, by 08:00 on the starting day and can leave there after 18:00 on the ending day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Kyodo Gakusha (since 2015 here), a cooperative community where about people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who wants to learn farming, just want to live in the nature, etc. They have 5 communities in Tokyo, Nagano and Hokkaido and grow animals and vegetables in an ecological, organic way with utilizing bacterium and charcoal. Tateya Farm has 40 members and NICE started LMTV projects here since 2014. NICE also organizes workcamps and LMTV projects in Maki and Shintoku farms of Kyodo Gakusha.
*Outcome of this workcamp: In 2023, 1 mid term volunteer for 2 months greatly contributed to harvest rice which was difficult to finish by the time they needed without volunteers! There was also nice exchange between Community people and vols. through Yoga and Mindfulness. Please see the presentation of the camp leader for the IVS contest in Japan https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/e4-54764427 (only Japanese for the moment, but you can at least enjoy the pictures!)
Titolo
Tateya
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
19/10/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25L-TT14
Contributo
140 € + 54000
JPY
Lavoro
Volunteers will help their organic farm (harvesting/ threshing rice, planting vegetables, taking care of animals, etc.) and their house work especially cooking. Volunteers will also carry the things in the mountain to the Maki farm and harvest rice there. Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard. It'd be surely good exercise to make your body more healthy!
Luogo
Otari village is a small village located in the region of stunning natural beauty in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is beautiful village near “Japanese Northern Alps”. It takes 40-50 min. by foot from Minami-Otari, the nearest train station. Other activities - Exchange program, Excursion on a free day (possibly to Hakuba, a famous tourism spot), etc.
Alloggio
Shared room in the building for the volunteers and a few members, 5 min. walk from the farm. Meals will be cooked by volunteers together with the community people by turns. Sleeping bag is not necessary. There is limited Wifi.
Requisiti e materiali
Motivation letter is needed. Volunteers need to have good level of speaking for the daily conversations of English or Japanese and and high motivation and patience to keep the hard, long and important work in the natural place, to respect the way of the local host and to learn and speak Japanese language is needed. No special skills nor experiences are needed. Language - English (Japanese is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRT
NEAREST STATION: The nearest airport is Tokyo (NRT or HND) from which it takes 7 hours to the project by train and bus. However, volunteers need to join On Arrival (in Yokohama for TT06-09, 13, 14 and Osaka for TT01-05, 10-12, 15) and Evaluation Seminars (in Yokohama for TT01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 10, 12, 14, 15 and Osaka for TT02, 04, 06, 08, 11, 13), so firstly should arrive at/ leave NRT or HND if the seminar is in Yokohama and KIX if it is in Osaka, by 08:00 on the starting day and can leave there after 18:00 on the ending day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Kyodo Gakusha (since 2015 here), a cooperative community where about people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who wants to learn farming, just want to live in the nature, etc. They have 5 communities in Tokyo, Nagano and Hokkaido and grow animals and vegetables in an ecological, organic way with utilizing bacterium and charcoal. Tateya Farm has 40 members and NICE started LMTV projects here since 2014. NICE also organizes workcamps and LMTV projects in Maki and Shintoku farms of Kyodo Gakusha.
*Outcome of this workcamp: In 2023, 1 mid term volunteer for 2 months greatly contributed to harvest rice which was difficult to finish by the time they needed without volunteers! There was also nice exchange between Community people and vols. through Yoga and Mindfulness. Please see the presentation of the camp leader for the IVS contest in Japan https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/e4-54764427 (only Japanese for the moment, but you can at least enjoy the pictures!)
Titolo
With a little help from my friends - Theaterworkshop
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
10/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
16-26
Codice
ijgd 15001
Contributo
140 € + 395
EUR
Lavoro
Many songs and poems have been written and a lot of films were made about friends. Science is also investigating the phenomenon of ‘friendship’: BCYIQNCPLG - these are the basic building blocks of the hormone oxytocin, which our body releases when we feel a sense of friendship and security. But can friendship be reduced to such a simple formula? What is behind this feeling? How many friends do we actually need? Is friendship good for your health?
You will become friendship researchers and share stories of trust, comfort, longing and perhaps also betrayal. Together you will work on small scenes using role play, character work, interaction and improvisation. Your own creative ideas and the results of your research will be turned into a play under the guidance of a theatre teacher, which will then be performed in front of an audience.
Luogo
Bicycles are available for excursions and shopping. The town of Bad Gandersheim is 4 km away. At the weekend, excursions by train to Alfeld (Faguswerk World Heritage Site), Hildesheim, Hannover, Göttingen or Goslar (historic old town and Rammelsberg Mine World Heritage Site) are well worthwhile.
Alloggio
At the Weltbühne Heckenbeck cultural centre. Bedrooms, kitchen, common room, use of the garden. Large theatre hall for rehearsals and performances. You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.
Requisiti e materiali
For the theatre workshop you need good English language skills and comfortable clothing: trousers and trainers or other shoes in which you can walk comfortably.
You must be able to ride a bike.
Extra Fee of 395 € for theater workshop
Please note: There is a special additional Teenage Fee of 100€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: HAJ
NEAREST STATION: Hamburg or Hannover, Train Station: Kreiensen We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or carshare that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Organizzatore
The "Weltbühne" (world stage) in Heckenbeck, a small place with only 450 inhabitants, is a cultural centre with a large theatre space in a former village inn. Every year, the local population look forward to an international theatre project and will happily host the international group of this workcamp for 2 weeks. Together with young people from other countries, you will explore the topic of ‘friendship’ in the theatre workshop.
The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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Titolo
Historical Gardening along the River Rhine
Periodo
26/07/2025 -
09/08/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
16-26
Codice
ijgd 25334
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
In the historic town of Linz am Rhein, with its many colorful old town houses, your help is needed. You will help with various gardening and maintenance tasks in the city, e.g. in the park, the historic cemetery and other green spaces in Linz. The municipality of Linz is organizing an international work camp for the 4th time and this camp is also very much about international exchange within the group. The city will also offer a number of activities so that you can get to know the city and the surrounding area. The workcamp groups who spent their summers here in 2019, 2022, 2024 felt very comfortable and enjoyed all the offers from the municipality.
Luogo
Linz is beautifully situated along the Rhine River and you have numerous excursion options in the surrounding area. You will be given a guided tour of the beautiful old town of Linz, which has several cafés and restaurants. There is also a lovely outdoor pool. You can go on excursions to the nearby cities of Bonn, Koblenz and Cologne.
Alloggio
You will be accommodated in the middle of the city in the city hall.
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.
Requisiti e materiali
work can be physically demanding
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NRW
NEAREST STATION: nearest station: Linz (Rhein) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, carshare or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Organizzatore
The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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