Nom de l’association : IJGD Pays : Allemagne
1. In General With our 2016 workcamp program, ijgd welcomes you to send volunteers to our international workcamps in Germany. We offer a wide range of projects in which volunteers get involved in meaningful work and take an active part in the daily decision making processes of group life.
2. Background and Goals Ijgd is a non-profit, non-denominational organization which has been active in international youth work since 1948. Each year ijgd organizes international youth workcamps in Germany. In cooperation with partner organizations of the Alliance a worldwide network has been created, so that volunteers can participate in workcamps all over the world. However, this program will focus on workcamps in Germany. Our aim is to encourage young people to become aware of existing social and environmental conditions, enabling them to become an active and responsible participant in a democratic society. This learning process leads (among other things) to the examination of one's own cultural norms and values. Consequently it will help break down barriers between people which have been built on cultural, social and ethnical differences. This development of international understanding is regarded as a contribution to the furtherance of world peace.
3. ijgd Workcamp Conditions
Each workcamp lasts about three weeks Participants are usually between 16 to 26 years of age (except Teenage-Camps 14-17 years) Minors (under 18 years) need written permission (which they must bring to the camp!) from their guardians Volunteers are expected to work about five hours/day; 25 to 30 hours/week, except Saturday and Sunday Groups consist of approximately 15 volunteers Camps are run using the principle of self-organization. Therefore, volunteers are expected to contribute to the daily life of the group by cooking, shopping, organizing free-time activities and day to day running of the whole event Accommodation is simple (youth hostels, schools, forest huts or tents) Projects may include renovation, environmental work, play schemes with children, work with elderly, etc.
1
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
4. Group Leaders
Group leaders are usually of the same age as the participants. Usually there are two leaders, trained through ijgd seminars. Due to the principal of self-organization, leaders should not have a leadership role, rather be a participant themselves. They are also responsible for the contact to the project's partners, to take care of administrative details and to ensure self-organization of the group.
5. Types of Workcamps
Renovation - RENO Study projects - STUDY Projects with Kids - KIDS Environmental - TYPE: ENVI Social Projects - SOCI Archaeology – ARCH Construction - CONS Language Camp - LANG Cultural Projects – ART & MEDIA Bi- / tri-laterals - Country abbreviation Teenager Camps - TEEN
6. Before and After the Workcamp
Before the workcamp season starts, ijgd organizes a preparation weekend for its German participants, in order to clarify expectations, challenges of workcamps and to sensitize volunteers for intercultural differences. After the workcamp season in autumn, volunteers and camp leaders are invited to an evaluation meeting. You are more than welcome to give us your personal feedback.
7. Where are our workcamps – German federal states (Region):
BLN Berlin ST Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt) BR Brandenburg SH Schleswig-Holstein BW Baden-Wuerttemberg SL Saarland BY Bayern (Bavaria) TH Thueringen (Thuringia) NW Nordrhein-Westfalen HB Bremen (North Rhine Westphalia) HE Hessen (Hesse) NS Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) HH Hamburg RP Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate) MV Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg S Sachsen (Saxony) Western Pomerania)
2
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
3
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
4
Service Volontaire International, asbl
30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
5
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
IMPORTANT NOTE: Camps are usually for volunteers aged between 16 and 26 (No expectations for older volunteers) Volunteers need to reach the age at the beginning of the camp, due to insurance reasons. Should the requested age not be reached at the beginning of the camp, we will have to reject the volunteer (even after confirmation) -> Please check before sending the application! Volunteers who need a visa have to send with their application their passport number! Please check before sending the application! We need an emergency contact from all MINOR volunteers! Please check before sending the application!
IJGD 76101 OPEN YOURSELF TO NEW WORLDS LOCATION: Berlin Dates: 18/06-10/07/16 Type: SOCI Age: 18 ans. 10 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 50.00 EUR WORK: You’ll be working with your team for the Sozialstiftung Köpenick foundation, in establishments for people with disabilities. Daily working time is around 4 hours. The highlight will be a communal summer festival. Your main task will be helping to prepare for the festival. Here you can be creative and contribute your own ideas and interests, by doing things such as making decorations for the festival or running small musical or theatrical projects. During the third week, a day trip is planned both for people with and without disabilities. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be sleeping on mattresses on the floor at the Boy Scouts’; house in Alt-Tempelhof. During the week, lunch will be provided by the residence. You’ll cook all other meals for yourselves. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, second language GERMAN LOCATION: Berlin offers a wide range of free-time opportunities for any time of day. In order to accommodate the many different interests of your team, you’ll receive a Cityticket which can be used for all public transport across Berlin, valid for the duration of the camp. TERMINAL: Berlin SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 50 EUR extra fee for public transport ticket in Berlin REMARKS: 50 EUR extra fee for public transport ticket. Some knowledge of German would be useful
6
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 76111 THE OLD BRICKWORKDS AT GAHLEN – GAHLEN LOCATION: Calau Dates: 24/06-15/07/16 Type: ENVI Age: 18 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: Interform e.V., the integrative environmental education facilities at the old brickworks in Gahlen, is a meeting place and workspace for many different groups of people. As participants of this international workcamp, you can get involved in the following projects: - ecological agriculture of vegetables and herbs in permaculture, - composting organic waste such as leaves and trees, - laying down raised flower beds and shelters using hay bales and loam, - planting green roofs, - shaping protective hedges, - harvesting plants and food, - securing seeds for reproduction, - garden and landscape art (LandArt) with natural, retro and recycling materials, - extending a caravan as well as preparing the harvested food to make your own food during open meetings and projects. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in tents or trailers on site. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You’ll spend your workcamp right in the middle of nature on the grounds which you will help to shape and build. You’re invited to try out every kind of outside activity: swimming in the lake, cycling, playing football and during the evenings, sitting around the camp fire and watching the stars. There’s a lake for swimming nearby that’s easily reachable by bike. And of course, you can spend the evening in the nearby small town of Calau, or cycle around Gahlen, or even travel to Berlin or Dresden at the weekend. TERMINAL: Calau SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -
IJGD 26312 RENOVATION BY A QUARRY POND - INGOLSTADT LOCATION: Ingolstadt Dates: 25/06-17/07/16 Type: RENO Age: 18 ans. 16 VOLS WORK: Together with the local youth group, an ijgd workcamp cleaned up a long-standing empty building by the quarry pond in Ingolstadt in 2012. Since then, this building has been used as a centre focusing on youth work and education for the locals of Ingolstadt, as well as a “green classroom”. Your task will be to develop an attic space within the building, under the guidance of local artisans. You will, amongst other things, lay down flooring and partition walls. Besides this, in the area outside the building, you’ll use historical bricks and tiles to build a bread oven. ACCOMODATION: Your accommodation will consist of camp beds in large tents (4 to 6 people per tent) on the grounds 7 of the quarry pond’s youth centre (around 2km away from the town centre). A kitchen and bathroom facilities are also Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
available. Meals will be a mix of participants cooking together for themselves (for breakfast and dinner) and being catered for (lunch on the building site). LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The fortified town of Ingolstadt lies on the river Donau and has many historical sights to offer. The old town boasts many splendid churches, castles and town houses. There are also museums and a zoo. You can go swimming in the quarry pond right next to the youth centre, or in the outdoor swimming pool next to the cultural youth centre “Fronte 79”, located 2km away. After 4pm, you can also meet local youth in Fronte 79, and even make use of the table football, billiards and internet connection there. There are bicycles available for you to travel the 2km into town. Day trips to Nürnberg, Munich and the Alps are also possible. At the quarry pond itself, there is Minigolf, boat rental, indoor climbing walls, an animal enclosure and an archery range. TERMINAL: Ingolstadt SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You should be able to ride a bicycle. A flair for working with tools is desirable, as well as a passion for physical work. REMARKS: More info on the quarry pond's youth centre: www.sjr-in.de/537. More info on 'Fronte 79' cultural youth centre: www.sjr-in.de/index_fronte
IJGD 16233 CONSERVATION IN THE LAUENBURG LAKES NATURE PARK LOCATION: Mölln Dates: 02/07-16/07/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: In this workcamp in the heart of the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park, east of Hamburg, you will be entrusted with many aspects of nature. You’ll get to know many different ecosystems and will work on renaturation tasks in a forest and on a moor. You’ll also build small dams on the moor, clear heather areas free from growing shrubbery, build fences, get rid of unpopular black cherries from woodlands and create nests for birds. Passionate and experienced nature experts from the project management “Integrierte Station Lauenburgische Landschaften”, WWF, the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park and the town of Mölln (Uhlenkolk) will be on board to offer support. This workcamp is for true nature lovers, since you’ll be sleeping in wooden huts that aren’t completely closed and will therefore definitely need a warm sleeping bag. Cooking and eating together, as well as many free-time activities, will also take place outside. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in basic wooden huts – bring your thermal mat and sleeping bag. You will cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Mölln lies in the wonderful Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park , with its unique landscape and appealing lakes, which offer the chance to go swimming or canoeing. Besides this, in your free time you could go on a bat or bird- spotting excursion. The world heritage town of Lübeck and the metropolis Hamburg are also not too far away. 8
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
TERMINAL: Mölln SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Work clothes and waterproof shoes are absolutely necessary. Fitness for physically demanding work is required, as is the ability to ride a bicycle. REMARKS: More info at www.naturpark-lauenburgische-seen.de and www.moelln-tourismus.de
IJGD 16222 MY VERY OWN FILM! FILM WORKSHOP IN BREMEN LOCATION: Bremen Hauptbahnhof Dates: 02/07-16/07/16 Type: ART Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 330.00 EUR WORK: Make your own films! That’s what you can try out in this international media camp. “Learning by doing” is the way forward, and in small groups you can do this by gathering and experimenting with new ideas. After an introduction to the technology involved, you can develop a storyline and get the cameras ready to dive straight into filming. Whether a short film with yourselves as actors or a documentary – you can tell your own little story. Your fantasy will be set free and there will be no limits. As well as learning how to handle the camera and how to use various software, you’ll also learn how to edit and add sounds to your films on the computer. Throughout the creative process, you will be supported by an experienced media instructor from Blickwechsel e.V. You will be able to enjoy the finished products online, since they’ll be uploaded to an internet blog. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be sleeping on air mattresses in a small, cosy youth centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Your accommodation lies in the trendy neighbourhood in the middle of the city. From there you can visit the 1200 years old town of Bremen - with its many sights, cultural opportunities, nightlife and shopping centres. At the weekends, it’s possible to take day trips to the coast of the North Sea, to Hamburg and to other cities in Germany. TERMINAL: Bremen Hauptbahnhof SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An interest in cinema, film editing and the technology involved is necessary. REMARKS: 330€ extra fee (to be transferred 2 weeks before the camp begins). More info on Bremen at www.bremen.de Note: Arrivals are only possible on Saturday 2nd July, departures on Saturday 16th July. No exceptions!
IJGD 26337 HOLIDAY FUN IN MÜNSTERLAND - OSTBEVERN LOCATION: Ostbevern Dates: 02/07-24/07/16 Type: KIDS , Age: 18 ans. 13 VOLS WORK: In the middle of the Münsterland region lies the Ostberven community. The youth office is looking forward to your help with summer holiday games for around 150 children between 8 – 12 years old. Together with the supervisors on site, you’ll co-ordinate sports, games and crafts activities with the children. After an introduction and communal 9 preparations during the first few days, you will then work with the children for 2 weeks, trying out the different types Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
of activities. Please bring ideas for sports, games and crafts with you. We’re excited to have capable and committed volunteers, who can try out their ideas with the children. During the holiday games, you’ll be working for 8 hours a day, with a communal break. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in the youth centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There are numerous free time activities available. In Ostbevern there’s a skate park, a BMX park, a swimming pool. Within the youth centre itself there’s a billiard table, table football and many other games. You can also visit the beautiful towns of Münster and Osnabrück. A day trip to the Netherlands would also be possible. TERMINAL: Ostbevern SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All participants should have a flair for pedagogical activities as well as a desire and interest to work with children. REMARKS: Experience with art, creativity, manual work and sport are all an advantage.
IJGD 26328 CONSERVATION WORK AROUND THE RESERVOIR LOCATION: Siegburg Dates: 09/07-30/07/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: In collaboration with the employees of the Wahnbach reservoir management authority, you will be undertaking various conservation projects around the reservoir. Firstly, the touch-me-not around the tributaries must be removed, to avoid it driving out other local plant species. Secondly, you’ll be building birdhouses and repairing the barriers all around the Wahnbach reservoir. If there’s time, you’ll be checking over the sign posts along nearby paths and renewing them if necessary. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in an idyllic but remote scouts house in rooms with several beds. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The camp is in a very nice region of Germany: rural, but also with big cities like Cologne, Bonn and Düsseldorf all nearby. It’s therefore very easy to go on many different day trips during the camp. In the town of Much (10km away) there is an outdoor swimming pool, and the scouts house has large outside grounds with a camp-fire area. Other cities along the river Rhein include Koblenz and Mainz. TERMINAL: Siegburg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: In this camp you can learn many things about the supply of drinking water and the prevention of water pollution in Germany.
10
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 26343 IF IT CAN BE BETTER, THEN LOCATION: Saarburg Dates: 09/07-30/07/16 Type: ENVI , Age: 16 ans. 17 VOLS WORK: The municipality of Trassem is located within the border triangle of France, Germany and Luxembourg, and therefore in the heart of Europe itself. With your help, we will continue building on the various components of our natural history station „Walderlebniszentrum Trassem„ (Trassem’s forest experience centre). You can expect to work together with young people from the local region on the restoration of an old “Kelterstation” (cider press) as well as other diverse tasks, such as building dry-stone walls with natural stones, maintenance work on the forest experience path and on the attractive free-ride/mountain bike trails. Not only can you experience many things to do with forests and nature and a wide spectrum of nature-related activities, but you can also be strongly involved with the organisation and design processes. This year we would also like you to co-operate and work together with the young people of the nature conservation association, der Deutschen Waldjugend. Through introducing you to people from the region, we see a real chance for us to give you a better understanding of our regional and cultural specialities. The larger town closest to us is Trier. As the oldest town in Germany, it was even the imperial city of residence during Roman times and has therefore earned its title as “The Rome of the North”. Particularly worth a visit! ACCOMODATION: You will stay in the local Trassem community centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Trassem is in the wonderful wine town of Saarburg, with its historical castle ruins and picturesque old town, complete with waterfall. As well as interesting sights, there are also numerous free time opportunities in Saarburg, such as the street cafés, an outdoor swimming pool and a park for birds of prey. You also have the opportunity to canoe along the Saar river and to climb the steep cliffs of Saartal. Because our project ”Walderlebniszentrum Trassem” has been running for many years, you will be able to admire the efforts of previous workcamp participants. Alongside a large seminar building (a log cabin with an annex), a forest workshop, an outdoor barbecue area and various establishments of the “Walderlebnispfades Trassem”, the “Waldklasszimmer” (Waldarena) has also been finished. With your enthusiasm and energetic efforts, you too can leave your mark on our facilities during this year’s workcamp. Besides this, there are many opportunities during the workcamp for excursions to Trier, Saarbrücken, Luxembourg and France. TERMINAL: Saarburg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: This camp is kindly supported by Johnson Controls. More information about the Walderlebniszentrum Trassem at www.wez-trassem.de
11
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
IJGD 26301 SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS LOCATION: Erlangen Dates: 10/07-30/07/16 Type: CONS Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: Following the motto – sleeping under the stars – 4 overnight cabins will be built on the grounds of the youth camp in Vestenbergsgreuth. The special thing about these cabins is that they have glass rooves, through which the stars in the sky above the camping area can be seen. During the workcamp, we’ll be decorating the cabins with wood and putting down the flooring. Also, with your help, the youth overnight cabins will be renovated with a new color scheme, making them look more attractive. We’ll choose the colours together, then we’ll redecorate all of the rooms with environmentally-friendly paint. Outside, we would like to have a stone mosaic in front of the entrance to the kitchen. Note: Arrival on Sunday 10.07. Transfers from Erlangen train station at 14:00 and 18:00. Departure on Saturday 30.07. 10:00 transfer to Erlangen train station ACCOMODATION: 4-bed rooms in an overnight house. More info at www.kjr-erh.de. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: We, the local youth association, will support you with the organisation of your free time. You’ll have a minibus for excursions to nearby places. The towns Erlangen, Nürnberg, Bamberg und Würzburg offer numerous possibilities. Besides this, we would like to go climbing with you in Franconian Switzerland and to get to know the charming historical monuments of the region. In Vestenbergsgreuth there is a summer toboggan run with a beer garden, in the house where you’ll be staying there are games, table football, table tennis and an internet connection. There are also some outdoor swimming pools nearby. TERMINAL: Erlangen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Manual labour, sometimes strenuous, strong shoes necessary, very rural area, bad public transport connections REMARKS: Manual labour, sometimes strenuous, strong shoes necessary, very rural area, bad public transport connections
IJGD 76102 REMEMBERING THE PAST AS A TEAM- BERLIN-HEILIGENSEE LOCATION: Berlin Dates: 15/07-29/07/16 Type: ARCH Age: 15 ans. 15 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 150.00 EUR WORK: At the Heiligensee cemetery, north-west of Berlin, you and your team will be helping with maintenance work on the graves of war victims. There are both German and non-German soldiers and civilians, for whom a war grave cemetery was created. Together with your team you’ll be helping to mow and restore grassy areas and, amongst other 12
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
things, cleaning gravestones and concrete frames. Besides this, you’ll be repairing fencing surrounding one section of the cemetery. You will only be working 4 days per week, so will therefore have the opportunity to not only enjoy Berlin’s wide range of free-time activities, but also to take advantage of walking tours related to this topic (culture, history, East-West Germany and Berlin...). ACCOMODATION: You will be staying in the Berlin-Tegel castle. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The accommodation is near to the “Tegeler Fließ” nature reserve, therefore your group has many opportunities for outdoor games and walks. This is also true of the wider surrounding area, where you can easily reach both Mecklenburg and Rheinsburg lakes, the Spree forest and the Oder river, as well as many more beautiful landscapes. The city centre of Berlin is just 30 minutes away, so you’ll receive a Cityticket to use on all public transport across Berlin for the duration of the camp. TERMINAL: Berlin SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: 150€ extra free is for the Cityticket, for public transport in Berlin
IJGD 26330 LEND A HAND - NEW TOYS FOR THE LOCAL FAMILY CENTRE LOCATION: Beckingen Dates: 16/07-30/07/16 Type: CONS Age: 16 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: Next to the German-French border, in the Beckingen community, lies the family centre that stands open as a point of contact for all children, young people and adults. This is where your help is needed: the outside grounds should be revamped to be more appealing for children, so that they have more opportunities to play outside. Firstly, the slope behind the centre should be freed from vegetation in order for new things to be planted, and a sloped ramp with a rope should be built, that the children will be able to use for climbing. Secondly, you will construct a climbing wall and some benches by the small boules pitch. ACCOMODATION: Your accommodation will be in a building near to the family centre, as well as in the centre’s sports hall. You will cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: From your accommodation, you could visit the nearby historical cities of Saarbrücken, Trier und Luxembourg. In the Merzig-Wadern area itself there are also many things to see, such as the outdoor wolf enclosure, the Roman Villa Borg, the Cloef outlook, the Garden of the Senses etc. During the camp, it’s almost certain that one or two regional events will also be taking place, which you could go and visit. TERMINAL: Beckingen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -
13 Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
IJGD 26340 SPECIES PROTECTION IN THE MARSCHEIDER FOREST LOCATION: Wuppertal Dates: 16/07-30/07/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: The town of Wuppertal needs your help with reptile conservation. In the Marscheider Forest, you’ll be working along a route on a heath in order to increase biodiversity in the area again. For this, you’ll be cutting ferns and collecting and removing wood, thereby creating light and space for the microorganisms. Besides this, you’ll be building a deadwood shelter for the animals. In the forest educational centre, you’ll build bird and bat boxes. Additionally, excursions into the forest itself and the Burgholz arboretum are planned. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in rooms with multiple beds in the YMCA home. The building is in a remote location. It is well furnished, but there is nothing outside reachable on foot. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Wuppertal is a city in a very green area. There are numerous cafés, bars, shopping opportunities, a zoo, an outdoor swimming pool and the only suspension railway in the world! You can go on excursions to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn and the Ruhr area. Even a day-trip to the Netherlands would be possible. TERMINAL: Wuppertal SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: The work can sometimes be physically demanding. The accommodation is in a very remote location.
IJGD 16201 LIVING UTOPIA - HECKENBECK LOCATION: Kreiensen Dates: 16/07-31/07/16 Type: ART Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 260.00 EUR WORK: “Die Weltbühne” (The Global Stage), is a cultural centre with a large theatre hall in a former village inn in Heckenbeck, a small village with only 450 inhabitants. Every year, the villagers look forward to an international theatre project – for 2 weeks long, you and the rest of your group are therefore invited to the village as guests, to get to know the local community and to develop your own international theatre piece, under the guide of a drama teacher. “Living Utopia – forming a community” is the theme of this production. The small Heckenbeck community is a brilliant example with which to explore this topic. But your group itself will also try out communal living and investigate various advantages and pitfalls of cohabitation. At the end of the camp there will be an interactive performance, during which you will present your findings to the spectators from Heckenbeck and the surrounding region. In Heckenbeck there is an exciting mixture of traditional and experimental rural life, of traditional residents of rural areas and people who move to the countryside from further afield. There is an organic grocery store, organic vegetable patches, crafts workshops, an independent school and many clubs to enjoy. The “KuK” club, a club for culture and communication is one such possibility and has been using the former “Zur Linde” village inn as a cultural centre since the end of 2000. 14
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
The club offers a high-calibre evening programme in the main hall of the building, with many notable artists a very intimate atmosphere. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in the “Weltbühne Heckenbeck” cultural centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Heckenbeck is situated in a very rural area. There will be bicycles available for day-trips and for going shopping. The town of Bad Gandersheim is just 4km away. Possible destinations that are easily reachable by train are Alfeld (with its Fagus Factory World Heritage Site) or the mining museums of Harz. TERMINAL: Kreiensen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A good knowledge of English is necessary for the theatre workshop. Participants should be able to ride a bike. REMARKS: There is an extra fee of 260€. More information available at www.heckenbeck-online.de; www.weltbuehne.info ; www.bad-gandersheim.de ; www.alfeld.de ; www.harzinfo.de
IJGD 16209 WORKING IN THE OBERHARZ FOREST - SCHULENBERG/HARZ LOCATION: Bad harzburg Dates: 16/07-06/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 16 VOLS WORK: Harz, with its mountains, stalactite caves, mining museums and forests is a very popular place for excursions and relaxation. Above the Okertal reservoir, 550m above sea level and in the middle of the forest, lies the forest education centre of Harz, which is the starting point for your group’s activities. Here you’ll dedicate your time and commitment to helping with the conservation and environmental work on maintaining habitats for (rare) plants and animals. Together with experienced foresters, your group with take care of biotopes and forest stands, you’ll build veterinary fences and with this will have an insight into the ecological work of a forester. You’ll be working 7.5 hours per day Monday to Thursday, with Fridays off. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in rooms with several beds in the forest education centre in Harz. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There is an outdoor area with a football field, volley ball court, basketball hoop, barbecue area, camp fire area and a small bakehouse where you can bake your bread. Also, a party cellar with table football and table tennis, as well as seminar rooms with a TV and DVD-player are at your disposal. The surrounding area offers many opportunities for walking. The nearest bus station is 6.5km away, the foresters will help you to get around during your weekend excursions and when buying your communal food. There is a treetop path in Bad Harzburg; a communal boulder hike with the camp in Wildemann and the World Heritage Site Rammelsberg Mine in Goslar all nearby. TERMINAL: Bad Harzburg 15
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This camp is for people with a strong affinity with nature; outdoor clothing is a must – the accommodation is in the middle of a forest. REMARKS: More info at www.wpz-harz.de and www.harzinfo.de
IJGD 26313 NATURE AND SCHOOLS - NÜRTINGEN LOCATION: Nürtingen Dates: 16/07-06/08/16 Type: CONS Age: 16 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: You’ll be building a new games house at a school, so be sure to bring your playfulness to the all-day school or its school festival. At another school, you’ll be renovating and decorating the outside area. You will be setting up lawn edges, building a path for barefoot walking, renewing the paintings on the school playground and the insect hotel, laying down raised flower beds etc. - and all of this will be done with the primary school children! Besides this, it’s been planned that you help to repair the vineyard walls, or to go over and repair any exercise areas or fitness trails that were built by last year’s workcamp participants. You will generally work in the mornings. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a former Kindergarten in the same neighbourhood as the primary and secondary schools where you’ll be working. You will sleep on mattresses. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Nürtingen has around 40,000 inhabitants and is located in Neckar valley near to the Swabian mountains. With bikes you can make a tour through the beautiful countryside, nearby lakes, the Neckar river or the biosphere area at the foot of the mountain. In your free time you will also have the possibility to go swimming in an outdoor pool, go climbing in the mountains, hiking, canoeing and even to visit Nürtingen and the nearby student town of Tübingen. The capital city of the region is Stuttgart, which is only half an hour away by train and offers many exciting things: Museums, shopping, a planetarium, theatres etc. TERMINAL: Nürtingen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to ride a bike.
IJGD 26336 NATURAL ADVENTURES AND FUN IN THE FOREST LOCATION: Bullay Dates: 16/07-07/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 17 VOLS WORK: As a young adult with an affinity with nature, are you interested in a workcamp in the forest with like-minded people? If so, you will find our project the perfect opportunity to experience and even shape nature in many different ways. Here you can actively contribute to the protection of idyllic walking paths. You will help by taking down protective fences and you can also take care of trees and plants. With our project, you’ll dive into the world of forest ecology and at the same time learn a lot about sustainable resource management. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in the town centre in a multi-purpose hall. You will cook your own meals together. 16
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You’ll be staying in the heart of the town of Traben-Trarbach and there you’ll have the possibility to make use of the large range of free time activities. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools are directly nearby. Trier, the oldest town in Germany, is accessible by train (around 60km away), as are the towns Luxembourg (around 90km away) and Koblenz (around 60km away). You can also get involved with the daily life of local clubs. Mini buses will be organised to facilitate travelling to and from work and around the town during your free time. TERMINAL: Bullay SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: The work can sometimes be physically demanding.
IJGD 26345 TRACKING DOWN NATURE - HERMESKEIL LOCATION: Türkismühle Dates: 19/07-09/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: In the middle of the Saar-Hunsrück nature reserve, which spans the border triangle of Germany, France and Luxembourg, you’ll be working on several conservation projects: maintaining various habitats, co-designing a nature trail, taking care of the forest, and taking down tree protector tubes and fences. The oldest Roman encampment in Germany was discovered in Hermeskeil. The main camp is in the shape of a trapezium and was surrounded by a V- shaped trench and an embankment, from which some parts are still around in the woodlands today. Your task is to recreate a Roman fireplace. You’ll also be doing some maintenance work around the scout houses in which you’ll be sleeping. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in basic scout houses in the middle of the forest. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There are both outdoor and indoor swimming pools in Hermeskeil, where you can relax after work. There are also ice cream cafes and all necessary shopping amenities nearby. In the surrounding area are the Grimburg Castle and a fire engine and aircraft museum. In the Saar-Hunsrück national park, you can also go hiking. Besides this, you could go on day-trips to the towns of Trier, Luxembourg City and Strasbourg. TERMINAL: Türkismühle SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: Work involved can be physically demanding. This camp is only for participants who enjoy living and working with nature.
17 Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
IJGD 26326 HOLIDAY FUN IN THE FOREST – INGELHEIM LOCATION: Bingen Dates: 22/07-14/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 18 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: Are you a nature lover? Then this is exactly the workcamp for you! You can live and work for three weeks in the middle of the forest. You’ll be helping with different kinds of conservation work, such as taking care of plants and trees in the forests, building and repairing protective fences, as well as ensuring the upkeep of certain habitats. Alongside this, you will be able to learn many things about the forest’s ecosystem. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a leisure centre in an idyllic area right in the middle of the forest. Some meals will be provided by the centre. Evening meals will be prepared and cooked by you and the rest of the group. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You’ll be living in the middle of the forest, where you can barbecue together in the evening and sit around the camp-fire. A minibus will be available for your group, so that you can also get to know the surrounding area. With this bus you’ll be able to drive to the nearby swimming pool, as well as go on day trips to the Rhein river and the towns of Koblenz, Mainz and Frankfurt. TERMINAL: Bingen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -
IJGD 16227 NATURE, ADVENTURE, GARDENING AND CRAFTS - FAHREN LOCATION: Wismar Dates: 23/07-06/08/16 Type: EDU Age: 14 ans. 19 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 395.00 EUR WORK: If you want to combine natural adventures with gardening and manual work, then this is exactly the workcamp for you! During a 3 day excursion you can sail with a 2-mast-boat, go kayaking or canoeing, cycling and even stay overnight at the beach. You can learn how to navigate a high rope course and how to do well at archery. Before, during and after these activities you can also show off your creative and practical skills in self-organised workshops on themes such as language, theatre, music and singing. As well as this, you’ll be working in the garden and making small repairs to your accommodation and vehicles. During all of these activities you will get to know each other’s languages, cultures, eating habits as well as creative and practical skills – together with the support from experienced group leaders. The camp is teaming up with Grünen Grashalm – an organisation which primarily deals with teaching and coaching in the international exchange sector. Most of the organisations activities take place outside amongst nature and have a very adventurous framework. Almost 30 employees between the ages of 16 and 64 (two thirds of these are under 30 years old) organise tours, boat trips, ice skating, skiing, cycling, rope climbing and even aircraft activities. The camp will be led by three group leaders, who all have experience with international youth groups. 18
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in rooms with multiple beds. During the excursion you’ll be sleeping in tents. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Learning by experience doesn’t start in the morning and end by midday. All activities on offer have a strong recreational nature. Through hikes and cycling tours, you will get to know the beautiful surroundings of the area and will be able to visit the Hanseian town of Wismar, travel to the Ostesee lake, go swimming and also sit around the campfire in the evenings. TERMINAL: Wismar SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You should be able to swim and ride a bike, enjoy being on the water and be able to speak English. REMARKS: 395€ extra fee (to be transferred up to 2 weeks before the camp's start date). For more info about Grünen Grashalm, visit www.go-outdoor.de. A video from the 2014 workcamp can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38lNQqAaL4M
IJGD 16215 ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FOREST - WILDEMA LOCATION: Goslar Dates: 23/07-13/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: The forest areas in Oberharz are conservation areas, but also relaxation areas. As large, connected areas of woodland they are very important for protecting the climate. You will help with conservation and environmental protection work and through your contribution will ensure correct living conditions for (rare) plants and animals in order to maintain the area’s natural balance. Other tasks for your group are taking care of younger deciduous trees, the natural shaping of water, building hunting facilities as well as repairing benches, shelters and road signs. You will work in rotating small groups and will get an insight into the ecological tasks of foresters. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in rooms with several beds in a hostel. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The Harz with its mountains, stalactite caves, mining museums and forests is a very popular day-trip and relaxation destination. The forester will organise a hiking trip to Brocken, the highest peak of the mountains, for the group. TERMINAL: Goslar SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: You will be working 7.5 for four days a week – with Fridays off! For more information, visit www.harzinfo.de; www.wildemann.de, www.brocken-harz.de
IJGD 16234 MAKE YOUR OWN TELEVISION! - FLENSBURG LOCATION: Flensburg 19 Dates: 23/07-06/08/16 Type: ART Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
SPECIAL FEE 290.00 EUR WORK: Make your own television! This is what you can try out in this international media workcamp. After an introduction to the technology involved, you’ll develop your own story line and be provided with a camera for filming. In the studio you can then work more on your material. At the end of the camp, your film will be presented live at an event, which you will also be organising. The technology and workspace needed to carry out this project is provided by the Offene Kanal Flensburg, a public, local television channel. You will be coached by an experienced media pedagogue and will be able to learn many new things about working with television and videos. Prior knowledge is not necessary, but also welcome. As the proprietor of “DIE EXXE” youth centre, the Flensburger Youth Association is your host and will also be inviting young refugees to take part in your project. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be sleeping on air beds in a simply, cosy youth centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Flensburg is the most northern town in Germany and has many sights, shopping centres, cultural activities and of course a lot of water to offer. At the weekends, you can take a trip to the Nordsee and Ostsee beaches, to nearby islands or even to Denmark. TERMINAL: Flensburg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You should easily be able to regularly walk 2.4km 30min to the TV studio. REMARKS: 290€ extra fee (to be transferred up to 2 weeks before the beginning of the camp). For more information, visit www.okflensburg.de; www.flensburger-jugendring.de; www.flensburg-tourismus.de
IJGD 26307 STREAMS FLOWING, ORCHIDS BLOOMING AND BUTTERFLIES LOCATION: Ehingen (donau) Dates: 23/07-06/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: Together with the forestry and conservation specialists of the Alb-Donau district, your tasks will be to take care of and restore a wetland area (ponds and streams), to take care of a juniper heath and some neglected grassland at Mochental. You’ll cut the ponds free, repair the dam and move the rapidly growing climbing plants away from the pond, so that many different species of plants and animal can grow there once more. Juniper heaths were in this area in the past through grazing from sheep and goats and as the biotope with the largest number of different species in central Europe is heavily protected by conservationists. They are in danger of growing like in the woods again. Here you will be moving prickly shrubs and trees in order to create more space and light for the rare plants, insects and birds that are already living there. You will be coached by a forest ranger, a forestry master and some apprentices. ACCOMODATION: You will be sleeping on camp beds in a group room on the grounds of the Mochental Castle. There is a separate living space with kitchen. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH 20
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
LOCATION: You’ll be living in a remote location, and can sit around a camp fire during the evening. In the surrounding area (up to 35km away), there are companies in the Swabian Alp biosphere region, the Bierkulturstadt Ehingen, the Laichinger caverns and high ropes course, canoes on the Großen Lauter lake, the outdoor museum in Kürnbach and the river Ulm with the world-renowned city of Münster. More further afield (up to 150km) are Bodensee, Stuttgart, Augsburg and the bear cave at Lichtenstein. TERMINAL: Ehingen (Donau) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You should be able to ride a bike. REMARKS: Sometimes the work will be physically demanding. You'll be living in a remote location at the forest support point, around 10km South West of Ehingen. The station is 5km away by bike. There is no wi-fi, only relatively weak connectivity over mobile internet.
IJGD 16206 ON AIR WITH RADIO TONKUHLE - HILDESHEIM LOCATION: Hildesheim Dates: 23/07-06/08/16 Type: ART Age: 16 ans. 13 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 260.00 EUR WORK: Radio Tonkuhle is the local radio station for Hildesheim and the surrounding area – Radio for everyone! Everyone who wants to contribute their interests are very welcome to; this is how the diverse, colourful, 24-hour programme is created. Many of their music shows devote themselves to styles outside of the regular charts. In this project you will learn how to work in radio: how to use recording equipment, styles of questioning during interviews, studio technology and also presenting. Your group will plan and create its own radio show, which will also be presented by you. And the end of the project, your radio show will then be “On Air”. The workshop will be led by a professional radio editor. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be sleeping in the youth centre in the Drispenstedt district. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The youth centre offers its amenities to you: table football, table tennis, internet etc. There is also a small recording studio, which can be used as a radio workshop. Hildesheim is an old town steeped in history. The cathedral and St. Michael’s Church are World Heritage Sites. There is also a very big free art and culture scene with numerous theatre shows, exhibitions and parties. TERMINAL: Hildesheim SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A good knowledge of English is needed for the radio workshop. REMARKS: There is an extra fee of 260€. For more information, visit www.tonkuhle.de and www.hildesheim.de
21 Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
IJGD 16223 SUN, SEA AND SAND – CONSERVATION AT WANGEROOGE LOCATION: Sande (friesland) Dates: 23/07-06/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 16 VOLS WORK: Discover the unique Wadden Sea habitat and get involved with the upkeep of its local flora and fauna. Every summer since 2010, a group of volunteers from ijgd has helped with the conservation work along the coast, and you could be next! With shovels and hoes you can help to take care of freshwater biotopes and protect the local vegetation from being replaced by other rapidly spreading plants. While working, you’ll learn a lot about nature on the island and about the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site. You’ll be led by a specialist conservationist. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in rooms with multiple beds in a youth hostel. Your stay will be catered, but you will take it in turns to help with some cooking and cleaning. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Wangerooge belongs to the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park and boasts a variety of unique flora and fauna. There are absolutely no cars on the island. In your free time you could go swimming, discover the island by bike, take a walk around the island and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. TERMINAL: Sande (Friesland) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is physically demanding. You must be able to ride a bike. REMARKS: For more information, visit www.wangerooge.de and www.waddensea-worldheritage.org
IJGD 16240 CHILDRENS' GAMES AND RENOVATION - WISMAR LOCATION: Wismar Dates: 23/07-13/08/16 Type: KIDS , Age: 18 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: Do you enjoy playing games with children? Do you want to be make sure that children from Wismar and Grevesmühlen have a great summer holiday and at the same time do a bit of renovation? Then get involved with our huge summer holiday events for 40 to 100 of the children in Wismar and Grevesmühlen between 6 and 12 years old. Every day will have its own motto. Help us out with your ideas and your desire for creative and sporty games, so that these days are great fun not just for the children, but also for you! With games, songs, and crafts ideas from your home countries, you can give this summer’s holiday events an international flair. In the first week of the camp, you’ll be preparing for the holiday event. Afterwards, in the second week you’ll be working with the children from Wismar and in the third week the children from Grevesmühlen. Alongside supervising the children, you could potentially also work with local young people to help renovate the youth centre. The exciting, adventurous accommodating can be seen at the following website: wagenburg.wobau-wismar.de. It lies at the edge of Wismar (www.wismar.de) and you’ll get bikes to use for excursions to the town and its surrounding areas. You can also find pictures of the Bauernscheune, the biggest indoor playground in Wismar, (aka the Barn) here: bauernscheune.wobau-wismar.de. Some knowledge of German will make it easier for you to communicate with the children, but the main language of the workcamp and its 22
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
participants will be English. Please don’t forget to bring your own ideas for games and music from your home countries! In the first week of the camp you’ll also be preparing for a press conference, in which you will also take part. Then you’ll be working together with employees and those responsible for the preparation of the summer holiday events in Wismar Grevesmühlen. In the second week of the camp you’ll be working with the children from Wismar and in the third week you’ll be supporting the holiday games in Grevesmühlen (www.grevesmühlen.de) and helping to renovate the local youth centre. During this week, you’ll be travelling daily from Wismar to Grevesmühlen with the bus – tickets will be provided for you. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying at the “Wagenburg”, a small camp with covered wagons, a barbecue area and a clay oven. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: At “Wagenburg”, you can play football and volleyball. Bikes will be available for excursions to the Ostsee lake and to the town centre. The town of Wismar is one of the prettiest old Hanseatic towns on the East coast. Besides this, you have the opportunity to go on day-trips to Lübeck, Rostock and Poel Island. TERMINAL: Wismar SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: Some knowledge of German would be useful for this camp, as would enjoying playing games with children and being able to ride a bike.
IJGD 76120 HOLIDAYS WITH CHILDREN FROM SENFTENBERG LOCATION: Senftenberg Dates: 23/07-13/08/16 Type: KIDS Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 300.00 EUR WORK: The cultural and leisure centre “Pegasus” can be found in the centre of Senftenberg and is the biggest establishment for children and young people in the entire town. The house and its outdoor facilities are used by many children, young people and other visitors on a daily basis and must therefore be taken care of and well maintained. With physical flair and creativity, parts of the indoor and outdoor areas of the “Pegasus” centre should receive a fresh new look. At the same time, many popular holiday games for children between the ages of 7 and 12 are taking place, which will be organised and co-ordinated by you. This workcamp is particularly special because after finishing work for the day, you are given the opportunity to learn German. 2 hours a day of language classes as well as following German daily life will really move your level of German along and help you to improve. Your language teachers are native speakers who also have experience teaching German as a foreign language. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in the rooms of the cultural and leisure centre “Pegasus” on mattresses or camp beds. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, second language GERMAN 23
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
LOCATION: You can go swimming in the Senftenberg lake or use the indoor ski slope nearby to cool down even more. In the particularly special Spreewald countryside, you could enjoy a boat trip. A trip to the city of Dresden could also be exciting. TERMINAL: Senftenberg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: 300€ extra fee for the language classes. This camp is for participants who already have a basic knowledge of German.
IJGD 26341 ENJOY NATURE AND BE CREATIVE LOCATION: Enkenbach-alsenborn Dates: 23/07-13/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: In Enkenbach-Alsenborn there is a nature trail that, with your help, will be renewed and restored. Various game components and wooden instruments need to be reconditioned and there is some maintenance work around a small pond and barbecue area to be done. Together with an artist you will create sculptures and paintings in a creative workshop, where you can let your creativity with games run wild. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in an empty children’s nursery. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There is a great outdoor swimming pool in Enkenbach-Alsenborn, which you can use for free, located in a beautifully green area near to the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. You can also visit the Hambacher Castle, which is nearby. A tour of the Frankenstein castle at night time is also available. Bikes are available for all participants. Heidelberg, Mannheim or Mainz are all close enough for day trips. As well as this, you are not too far from the French border, so an excursion to Strasbourg would also be possible. TERMINAL: Enkenbach-Alsenborn SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: This camp is kindly supported by Johnson Controls.
IJGD 26308 PUZZLEHEIM – THE CHILDREN'S CITY - PFORZHEIM LOCATION: Pforzheim Dates: 23/07-14/08/16 Type: KIDS Age: 18 ans. 13 VOLS WORK: The Pforzheim Youth Association are organising a 2-week long holiday games event for 260 children between the ages of 7 and 13, in the style of a play city called Pforzheim. The children’s’ city is the playful portrayal of a real city. The children elect a city mayor, have their own currency, work in the job of their choice or enjoy the sport and cultural programme on offer. Your task, along with the 50 workers on site, is to organise and lead the children through
24
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
individual activities (carpentry, painting, building etc). You’ll also help out to prepare and to take down the children’s’ city. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in the Bernhardushaus youth centre, which has its own kitchen. You’ll cook your own meals together, but will receive lunch while working at the children’s city. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There are many good transport links for excursions to the surrounding area. The youth centre is well located in the town and is also near to the train station. You could visit Karlsruhe, for example (with its Centre for Arts and Media Technology or its Zoo), Stuttgart (with its Wilhelma Zoo and Porsche and Daimler museums), Heidelberg with its castle and beautiful old town, as well as the 3D cinema and Automobile Technology Museum in Sinsheim. There are also many things to do in Pforzheim itself. The free animal park with its high-wire course is a highlight of the region. To cool off after work, you can also enjoy one of the two outdoor swimming pools in town. TERMINAL: Pforzheim SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A good knowledge of German is necessary, as is a desire to work with children and pedagogical skills. You’ll be working for 10 days of around 8 hours each. REMARKS: More information at www.puzzleheim.de
IJGD 16212 FOREST CONSERVATION WORK SURVIVAL - SCHWAFÖRDEN LOCATION: Bassum Dates: 24/07-06/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 14 ans. 23 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 295.00 EUR WORK: If you enjoy being outside amongst nature, spending the evening around a camp-fire, discovering the forest first-hand with people from all around the world and working hands-on in the forest with real foresters, then this project at the Forestry Education Centre in Hahnhorst is exactly the one for you! In the studying part of this project, you’ll learn how to orientate yourself in the forest, how to recognise edible plants, how to start a fire without equipment and how to build a place to sleep for the night using only natural materials. Besides this, you’ll be working in co-operation with foresters and forest workers on conservation projects in the forest and will help to improve the quality of habitats for rare species of plants and animals. In the mornings (you’ll be working up early), you’ll be focusing on the work tasks. The survival workshops will take place in the afternoons. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in rooms with multiple beds in the Forestry Education Centre. You’ll also be involved in the house chores. Food will be provided, but you will also take it in turns to help out in the kitchen. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There are some free afternoons for enjoying the range of free time activities available (for example a bike tour, an international buffet one evening, sitting around the camp-fire, a trip to the swimming pool. At the weekend, you could also go on a day-trip to Bremen for sightseeing and shopping. TERMINAL: Bassum 25 Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Desire to work hands-on in the forest and to get involved with outdoor activities is preferred. You should be able to ride a bike.
IJGD 26300 HOLIDAY EVENT 2016 - INTERNATIONAL – DEGGENDORF LOCATION: Deggendorf Dates: 27/07-14/08/16 Type: KIDS Age: 18 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: From 1st August to 12th August, a holiday event for children between the ages of 7 and 14 is taking place in Deggendorf. The children will be building several wooden huts on a grassy area and are looking forward to enjoying your games, sports and other creative free-time activities. Please bring ideas from your home country with you! The event will be taking place outside, whatever the weather, so appropriate clothing will be necessary. The days before the event will be spent preparing. On the 29th July, there will be a meeting with the other supervisors to organise preparations. The working hours during the event will be from 8:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday. Therefore, you’ll be split into two groups. ACCOMODATION: You will be staying in a shared room on camp beds in the youth centre “4you” (www.4you- deggendorf.de). You will prepare your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: In the 4you youth centre there is an internet cafe, a pool table, table football and air hockey available to enjoy. Deggendorf’s town centre is just a few minutes walk away. Here, there are museums, pubs, several shops and an outdoor swimming pool. Excursions to the Bavarian Forest, Regensburg, Passau, Czech Republic or Munich are also possible. TERMINAL: Deggendorf SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Pedagogical skill and a good level of German are absolutely necessary. REMARKS: The workcamp begins on a Wednesday and ends on a Sunday.
IJGD 76119 GIVING NEW LIFE TO MIDDLE-AGED WALLS I LOCATION: Heiligengrabe Dates: 30/07-13/08/16 Type: CONS Age: 15 ans. 12 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 150.00 EUR WORK: Together with your team, you’ll be living on the grounds of the monastery in Heiligengrabe that was first built in 1287 and is the only almost fully preserved Cistercian monastery in Brandenburg. The former distillery, the former barn, a settlers’ house and a manor house are used by ijgd to hold seminars for their other volunteers. The project also offers you the possibility to experience the monastery as a spiritual place, as a monument and as a place of culture. The work that has been started in the last few years – painting in the settlers’ house, working on brick walls on the
26
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
outside grounds (building footpaths) and working with loam – will be continued this year. This project is kindly supported by the Franco-German Youth Office (DFJW/OFAJ). ACCOMODATION: You will be staying in the seminar building at Heligengrabe. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Heiligengrabe is surrounded by nature, which means there are many things to do in your free time both on the grounds of the monastery and in the rural surroundings. Besides this, at the weekends you can also visit other attractions nearby such as Neurippin, Schwerin or the metropolis of Berlin (only 100km away). TERMINAL: Heiligengrabe SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: This project is for participants from France, Germany and Italy. There is an extra fee of 150€.
IJGD 16214 HELP OUT IN THE WOLFSBURG CITY FOREST – WOLFSBURG LOCATION: Wolfsburg Dates: 30/07-13/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: The city forest at Wolfsburg enjoys huge popularity amongst joggers, cyclists, hikers and people who enjoy walking. Besides this, it is a habitat for many – even rare – species of plants and animals, such as orchids, for example. The park will also become your operation site, as you’ll be supporting the district forest service in many different ways, such as taking care of the forest, repairing recreational facilities, removing non-native plants (neophytes), which could displace local species. Of course, during this time you will also get a great insight into the work of a district forest service employee and into the ecosystem of a forest. Your accommodation is not so far away from the forest, so you can easily get there on foot. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in rooms for young people at the Saint Stephen’s Community Building in the Detmerode district of Wolfsburg. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The best known attractions in Wolfsburg are the castle, the art museum, the “Autostadt” (car city) and the Volkswagen Musem, the VfL Wolfsburg football team and the “Phaeno” experiment landscape. The VW-Pool is the most beautiful outdoor swimming pool in the region. In the Saint Stephen’s Community Building, there is a youth club every Thursday. You can also enjoy all of the activities on offer at the nearby Detmerode leisure centre. TERMINAL: Wolfsburg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You need to be physically fit for the demanding work. REMARKS: For more information, visit: www.wolfsburg.de, http://www.evlka.de/extern/wolfsburg/stephanus/, www.kunstmuseum-wolfsburg.de, www.autostadt.de, www.phaeno.de, www.wolfsburg.de/verwaltung/schule_sport/baeder_wob/baederliste/1/index.html.
27 Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
IJGD 26324 RESTORING THE MUSEUM PARK – INSEL HOMBROICH LOCATION: Neuss Dates: 30/07-13/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 13 VOLS WORK: The Museum Island Hombroich is an art museum. It distinguishes itself through its free-standing exhibition pavilions and renovated buildings, which are located in a restored park on the bank of the River Erft. In the style of Paul Cézanne, the museum’s motto is “Art is parallel with Nature”. You’ll be revitalising the course of a river in the park grounds. To do this, you’ll need to remove sludge from ditches, get rid of branches in the water and also build small ramps and steps so that the water can flow again. In addition to this, you’ll build 2 weirs. If there’s still time, you’ll be building fences around the horse paddock, or carry out maintenance work around the park. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in the guest house, which is in a remote location (the next town is 25 minute away on foot). You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: From the museum grounds you can reach the train station in 25 minutes on foot. From here you can go on many different trips: you can visit Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn, the Ruhr area or even the Netherlands. You’ll receive a guided tour of the museum park. You’ll be staying in a remote, but comfortable guest house. Neuss is the nearest town, which has cafés, swimming pools and shopping centres. TERMINAL: Neuss SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: The work could sometimes be physically demanding.
IJGD 16225 “ACTION!” IN HAMBURG-WILHEMSBURG LOCATION: Hamburg Dates: 30/07-13/08/16 Type: ART Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 380.00 EUR WORK: Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg is the biggest river island in Europe and an ever-changing multicultural part of the city. Many different kinds of projects and events both big and small, such as the Hamburg international building exhibition (IBA), the Hamburg international garden show (igs) and Dockville/Artville have partly influenced the many different places, people and themes of the Wihelmsburg district. Even the current intensified accommodating of refugees is keeping the people of Wilhemsburg busy. Within the structure of this media workshop, your task is to use film to represent what is so particular about Wilhelmsburg and how people who live and work in the district deal with the socio-cultural and social changes and challenges in the area. Led by an experienced media pedagogue, you will develop your ideas for interviews, learn different camera techniques and how to cut and edit scenes. At the end of the project you will show your finished product in a self-produced programme, that will be shown in the TIDE TV television channel in Hamburg. In contrast with other ijgd media workshops, we are already providing you with the topic for filming. Have 28
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
a look at the websites listed and think about whether you would like use film to represent how projects, events, and socio-cultural and social changes can influence a district. We would ask of you to capture many different voices and pictures, to promote the idea of giving a voice to people, who are usually very seldom heard. http://www.hamburg.de/wilhelmsburg/ http://www.iba-hamburg.de/en/iba-in-english.html http://www.hamburg.de/igs-2013/ http://en.msdockville.de/ http://www.wilhelmsburgonline.de/ ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a modern youth centre on air mattresses. The media education centre is 5 minutes away. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You’ll be staying in the youth centre and working in the media education centre in the Wilhelmsburg district of Hamburg. From there you can easily get to know the second largest city in Germany with its many tourist attractions. At the weekend, it’s worth taking a trip to the Nordsee or Ostsee lakes. TERMINAL: Hamburg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A good knowledge of English, as well as an interest in film, is needed for this camp. REMARKS: There is an extra fee of 380€ (to be transferred up to 2 weeks before the beginning of the camp). In both centres where you will be staying and working, there is a strict no drinking and no smoking policy.
IJGD 26309 HOLZNAGELHAUSEN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND LOCATION: Veitshöchheim Dates: 30/07-14/08/16 Type: KIDS Age: 16 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: The Holznagelhausen adventure playground is a holiday activity in the Veitshöchheim area. For 2 weeks, together with other volunteers, you’ll be looking after 200 children between the ages of 7 and 13 – split into 14 groups - across a large outdoor area. You’ll build wooden huts, offer sport and other workshop activities to the children (from football to baseball, backing pizzas in a stone oven to crafts and pedagogical games). You’ll be able to have a lot of fun together. A highlight is the overnight stay in the huts complete with a night-time walk. During the camp you’ll be able to contribute your own ideas and skills, learn how a youth project is carried out, experience working in a big team, learn new languages and make many new friends! The Holznagelhausen adventure playground holiday activity has been running for over 30 years and therefore is a long and successful tradition in the Veitshöchheim area. The activity is led by the community-based youth work in Veitshöchheim, which itself has been around for 25 years. You’ll be working at the adventure playground Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 14:00. During the overnight stay and night-time walk, you’ll be working late into the evening (until around 02:00). The children will then stay at the camp, but you will sleep as usual in the Friends of Nature House. On your last evening, there will be a farewell party with the other supervisors on site. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in rooms with multiple beds in the “Kalten Brunnen” Friends of Nature House. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH 29 Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
LOCATION: Veitshöchheim is a community with around 10,000 inhabitants and lies on the bank of the river Main near to Würzburg (which is the capital of Lower Franconia in Bavaria). In Veitshöchheim there’s a very nice outdoor swimming pool, boat tours along the river Main and lots of nice people to get to know. You can get to Würzburg in about 10 minutes on the train, where you can enjoy its many sights (castles, chapels, residences) as well as shopping opportunities, cinemas, cafés and night-life. In the surrounding areas there is a climbing area, a leisure park, a go-kart track, all kinds of youth clubs, relaxing areas, cycle paths and skate parks. Everything that can be found in a large city (and indeed much more!) can also be found in Nürnberg and Frankfurt. So come and have a look! TERMINAL: Veitshöchheim SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Good knowledge of German and pedagogical skills are absolutely necessary, as is a desire to work with children. REMARKS: Sometimes the work can be physically demanding, especially when building with wood. For more information: (www.veitshoechheim.de; www.juz.veitshoechheim.de).
IJGD 26325 CREATIVE YOUTH – IJGD DESIGN A NATURAL PLAY AREA LOCATION: Krefeld Dates: 30/07-20/08/16 Type: ART Age: 16 ans. 18 VOLS WORK: You’ll be helping to redesign and renovate the outdoor play area of a youth centre. As a group, you will develop ideas for the redesign of diverse playing equipment, a seating area as well as a climbing area, and together with the help of the Parks Commission employees on site, will then implement these ideas. During the project, you will also be accompanied and supported by the manager of the youth centre. As well as physical work, creative thinking will also be very useful here. Communal activities with young people from the local area of Krefeld are also planned. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in the youth centre. You’ll cook your own meals yourselves. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The widely diversified culture scene in Krefeld goes a lot further than the usual large town: art museums, theatres, a zoo, outdoor swimming pools, sport and skate parks, cafés, a bowling alley and pubs all count towards a very comprehensive free time programme. There are also good opportunities for day trips to the Lower Rhein, to Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf or the Ruhr area. Thanks to the great location of the youth centre, you can also reach the shopping district of Krefeld in just a few short minutes. The transport links are also very good and allow spontaneous outings to the different districts in the town, as well as neighbouring areas TERMINAL: Krefeld SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: Sometimes the work can be physically demanding.
30
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 26334 HELP TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN BIODIVERSITY LOCATION: Wesel Dates: 30/07-20/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 18 VOLS WORK: Together with the Wesel Biological Station, you’ll be undertaking many different conservation tasks. You’ll be helping on a project which is supported by the LIFE European Conservation Fund, by preserving historical oak forests, moors, heaths and sand grassland. Amongst other things, this project is about removing invasive, non-resident plant species so that the natural community of species can be restored. Depending on your interests, the Biological Station can organise guided nature tours such as a boat trip or an observation of bats. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a simple house which is in an idyllic, but remote, location in the forest. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You’ll be living in the middle of the forest, where you’ll be able to sit together around a camp fire in the evenings and have a barbecue. The nearest town (Schermbeck) is about 25 minutes away on foot (1.5km). From there you can go on hikes, bicycles tours or canoeing on the Lippe river. In the surrounding areas you could visit the Colonia Ulpia Traiana – the third-biggest Roman town north of the Alps and Germany’s largest archaeological outdoor museum. You can go on day-trips to the cities of Essen, Dortmund, Cologne, Düsseldorf or Münster. The Hanseatic town of Wesel also offers many free-time opportunities. In the first weekend of August there is a large city festival with a lot of live music and fairs taking place. TERMINAL: Wesel SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: The work can sometimes be physically demanding.
IJGD 56410 LET'S GO SEE THE MOUNTAINS IN HARZ! – WERNIGERODE LOCATION: Wernigerode Dates: 30/07-20/08/16 Type: RENO Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: The view above a nice, colourful city awaits you at the Wernigerode youth hostel. You’ll take over on some renovation work of the outside grounds, repair the play area and take care of the greenery. During this time you’ll be coached and led by professionals. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in 3 or 4-bed rooms with showers and toilets in the youth hostel. Your stay will be fully catered. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Get to know the quaint Wernigerode old town next to the youth hostel, with its historical town hour, the castle and 600 year old timbered houses. You could also discover the diversity of the region during a walking tour around the neighbouring area of Harz, which boasts the highest mountain in North Germany, its historical “Brockenbahn” steam train, and a stunning view of the mountain range. For more action, you could also visit the 31 nearby charming cities of Leipzig, Halle, Göttingen and Magdeburg Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
TERMINAL: Wernigerode SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: The work can sometimes be physically demanding.
IJGD 26342 NATURAL ADVENTURE AT ÜFTER MARK - ÜFTER MARK LOCATION: Wesel Dates: 30/07-20/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 11 VOLS WORK: Together with the Ruhr regional association, you’ll be completing various conservation work projects in the Üfter Mark area. You’ll be working in different areas of forestry for 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday. You’ll build cultivation fences, in order to later sow acorns there, mark out riding paths and clean other existing signs. As well as this, you’ll be making protective baskets for some of the larger plants so that they don’t get bitten off by wild animals, and also taking care of existing growing plants. Further tasks are the taking down of protective fences and the repairing of leisure facilities. From spending time with the forester, you will learn many things about the forest and its inhabitants. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in small cabins in Schermbeck. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Schermbeck is in a very rural area, you therefore need to be well-organised in order to plan your excursions. Your project partner will support you with this and put on free-time activities. In the surrounding areas you could visit the Colonia Ulpia Traiana – the third-biggest Roman town north of the Alps and Germany’s largest archaeological outdoor museum. You can go on day-trips to the cities of Essen, Dortmund, Cologne, Düsseldorf or Münster. The Hanseatic town of Wesel also offers many free-time opportunities. In the first weekend of August there is a large city festival with a lot of live music and fairs taking place. TERMINAL: Wesel SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Strong shoes and waterproof clothing are absolutely necessary and must be brought with you! REMARKS: The work could be physically demanding. You'll be working for 5 hours per day.
IJGD 26338 ADVENTURES AMONGST NATURE WITH CHILDREN LOCATION: Essen Dates: 30/07-20/08/16 Type: CONS Age: 16 ans. 11 VOLS WORK: “Die Jugendhilfe Essen” (Youth Welfare in Essen) is the youth farm’s provider. Here, children and young people have the opportunity to experience responsible working behaviour when dealing with nature. Around 100 animals live on the huge farm and want to be looked after and fed by young people and children. In summer, holiday activities take place. These involve working with the animals, in the farm’s garden (maintaining and harvesting crops) and working 32
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
with children. There will also be some manual work - last year, for example, participants built a goat pen and an insect hotel. There could also be other ecological projects. Tasks will be assigned daily to participants. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a room on the grounds of the youth farm. All participants will sleep in one room. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The convenient location of the camp in the Ruhr area means you can visit other interesting towns nearby, such as Dortmund or Münster. Köln and the Netherlands are also easily reachable. On the grounds of the youth farm, you can play football, volleyball and table tennis. A canoe trip is also available. TERMINAL: Essen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An interest and desire to work with animals, in nature/gardens/with children. Knowledge of German is an advantage. You should be flexible and enjoy working outside. REMARKS: This camp is kindly supported by Johnson Controls.
IJGD 26346 GET INVOLVED, DON'T JUST STAND AROUND LOCATION: Leverkusen-zentrum Dates: 30/07-20/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: In Burscheid there are 2 projects for which we need your help. Firstly, a festival will be put on in the evangelical retirement centre – you will help to prepare decorations for the festival and organise the programme. For this, we ask you to bring music to sing and dance to, songs, pictures, folklore clothes, costumes and other garments that are typical in your country’s culture, as well as recipes for special dishes from your country. Your second project takes place along the historical cycle path. With your help, the existing tracks along the cycle path will be cleaned. Old milestones and former telephone boxes will be cleared and cut free, put up and given a new coat of paint. During the second project, it is also planned for the former telephone boxes to be transformed into insect hotels or notice boards. Sometimes, children from the local holiday camp will help you with your work. ACCOMODATION: You will be staying in a vacant apartment. You’ll cook your own meals together LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: In Burscheid there is an indoor swimming pool with a sunbathing area, in which you can cool off on hot days. There are also possibilities for excursions – for example to Köln, Düsseldorf or Bonn – and opportunities to go hiking in the mountainous countryside. TERMINAL: Leverkusen-Zentrum SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of German would be an advantage in this project, but is not an official requirement. Building work could sometimes be physically demanding. Bring enough spare clothes, since you will get dirty! REMARKS: This camp is kindly supported by Johnson Controls. 33 Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
IJGD 76117 SPEND YOUR SUMMER SANS SOUCI – POTSDAM LOCATION: Potsdam Dates: 30/07-21/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: The numerous historical castles and parks in the Berlin-Brandenburg region are managed and preserved by the Prussian Castle and Garden Foundation. The town of Potsdam, with its historical assets (such as the Sanssouci Castle and its grounds) is one of the central points of this cultural landscape, which has been developing for over 300 years. You will be involved in the extensive gardening work in the Park Sanssouci and can get a strong insight into this diverse field of work. In the Charlottenhof Park, which was created in 1883 by P. J. Lenné, you will help to maintain paths, flowerbeds and lawns in order to sustain the garden’s current beauty. Through your different contributions in the parks, you will learn about the many diverse aspects of garden and park facilities. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a local school. Showers are located at the nearby sports area. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Since you’ll be so close to the region’s capitals, Potsdam and Berlin, you’ll have many opportunities during your free time to visit the numerous tourist and natural hotspots, such as the many lakes and forests around. For the duration of the camp you will receive a travel ticket which is valid for all public transport around Potsdam. TERMINAL: Potsdam SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -
IJGD 26316 GNURPSEL CITY – THE CHILDREN'S CITY - WEINSBERG LOCATION: Weinsberg Dates: 30/07-22/08/16 Type: KIDS Age: 18 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: The youth association of Weinsberg is organising a 2 week long holiday games event for 260 children between the ages of 9 and 12, in the style of a play city called Gnurpsel City. In this city, there will be the same kinds of establishments as in a real-life city. The kids choose a mayor, have their own currency, choose a job for themselves or can also enjoy the sport and cultural programme on offer. Your task, together with the 90 other volunteers from the local area, is to aid to children in their individual activities (making mosaics, painting, carpentry etc.) as well as taking down the tent city at the end of the event. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a youth centre with a kitchen. Showers will be in the nearby sports hall. You’ll cook your own meals together, but you’ll receive lunch while working at the play city. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There are many good transport links for excursions to the surrounding area. The youth centre, equipped with a pool table and table football, is well located in the town and is also near to the train station. You could visit Heilbronn, for example (with its Experimenta or its climbing arena), Stuttgart (with its Wilhelma Zoo and Porsche and 34
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
Daimler museums), Heidelberg with its castle and beautiful old town, as well as the 3D cinema and Automobile Technology Museum in Sinsheim. There are also many things to do in Weinsberg itself. There is a climbing park in the forest and the surrounding vineyards and the Weibertreu castle ruins are great places to take a walk. You’ll receive free entry into the outdoor swimming pool at Weinsberg. TERMINAL: Weinsberg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A good knowledge of German is necessary, as is a desire to work with children and pedagogical skills. REMARKS: You'll be working for 12 days of around 8 hours each. The camp ends on a Monday. More information at www.gnurpselcity.de
IJGD 26332 ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AROUND THE WATER LOCATION: Bad Oeynhausen Dates: 30/07-22/08/16 Type: KIDS Age: 18 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: The youth welfare office of the town of Bad Oeynahusen is organising another two-week long holiday games event for 130 children between the ages of 6 and 13, who will be looked after and supervised with the help of both the ijgd group and locals. This year, everything is based on the topic of water. Together the children will not only experience what can be done with water, but they will research it during an adventurous journey to the bottom of the sea and even be amazed by the underwater creatures: what would it be like to actually meet a mermaid or to catch a glimpse of a sea monster? On their journey, the children will learn how to become daring pirates or good sailors. For this they have to undertake many difficult quests – they’ll go on a treasure hunt where numerous exciting games and crafts activities are waiting for them. You will build huts and stalls with the children. When working with wood, hammers and saws, the children will need to be supervised and supported. Additionally, you’ll be going on excursions with the children and it is planned to sleep overnight somewhere. You will spend the first week preparing the holiday games event together with the employees of the youth welfare office. Besides this, you’ll have the time to get to know each other as well as to explore not only the town of Bad Oeynhausen, but also other cities. In the second and third weeks, the holiday games event will take place. Your ideas and creativity are very much welcome. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a youth centre very close to the town centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: In Bad Oeynhausen there are many things around which you can organise your free time: a colourful culture scene, Wilhelminian architecture, inviting cafés and the Balitherme water park. Day-trips to places such as Bielefeld, Hannover or Hamburg are possible. In the youth centre you can play billiards, table tennis or table football and also make use of the internet. TERMINAL: Bad Oeynhausen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A good knowledge of German and pedagogical skills are absolutely necessary for this project. 35 Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
IJGD 16243 HOLIDAYS WITH CHILDREN ON THE OSTSEE BEACH – KIEL LOCATION: Kiel Dates: 30/07-27/08/16 Type: KIDS Age: 18 ans. 16 VOLS WORK: For over 90 years, the “Strandfahrten” of the Kiel AWO, aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 11, takes place in the youth village at the Falckenstein beach. Each year, 350 children can participate in various activities, play games, run around and discover the forest and beach for a whole week long (Monday – Friday). Every week there is a new project theme and different fixed activities on offer. In the first week (for 2 days) and the fourth week (for 3 days), you’ll be working in co-operation with other supervisors on site. In the second and third weeks, your group will organise its own individual project, which will involve you working alone with each group of children. For this, we ask for your creativity and ideas. In the first 5 days of the camp, you have the time to try out different ideas and to get to know each other, the other supervisors, the town of Kiel as well as the project itself. From 04.08 to 24.08 you’ll be working Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00. The last 3 days of the camp are open for you to be enjoy your own free time. If you enjoy working with children and want to work outside in a large team, then you can expect to have a great time with many worthwhile experiences here. The Ostsee youth village of Falckenstein lies in an idyllic spot on the edge of the city of Kiel and is very close by to the beach at the Kiel Fjord. During the project, together with other supervisors from Germany, you are responsible for different groups of children and should be in a position to be able to communicate with them in German. The children, that you’ll be working with, as well as some of the other team members, do not speak any English. You can reach the centre of Kiel in about half an hour with public transport. Kiel has around 200,000 inhabitants and is a popular tourist destination for people from all around the world. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a simple frame-house with a large bedroom. Communal showers are in the main building. Sometimes meals will be provided, other times you will have to cook for yourselves. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Since the children will go home towards the end of the afternoon, you have many opportunities to enjoy the evenings. You could go swimming in the Ostsee lake, relax at the beach, play volleyball or table tennis or enjoy a cosy barbecue evening together. TERMINAL: Kiel SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Good knowledge of German is necessary, as is a desire to work with children. REMARKS: For more info about the youth village, visit www.jugenddorf-falckenstein.de. Here you can also find pictures from previous years.
36
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 26302 ON THE RIGHT WILD PATH... TOWARDS THE ALPS LOCATION: Marzling Dates: 30/07-28/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 10 VOLS WORK: You’ll be helping the surrounding communities with mowing fields and collecting hay. Sometimes, the fields are on a slope and are difficult to reach with machines. In nearby orchards, you’ll be repairing fences and protecting trees from being gnawed away by sheep. You’ll take care of rough grazing land, in order to conserve the habitats of endangered plants and animals. You’ll also be pulling out small tree saplings from the meadow in order to prevent them spreading in this particular habitat – therefore learning a lot about conservation in the process. For one week you’ll be at the Domberg Hill at Freising, where you’ll be working on paths to protect them from erosion and repairing sheep shelters and fences around the meadow. The work assignment will be led by specialist Tobias Oehmen, who will be able to share his knowledge about nature and the benefits of your contribution. An absolute highlight for nature lovers is a 4-day trip to the Alps, where you can go hiking, so bring your hiking boots! Note about the project: If you are someone who wants to spend time amongst nature, enjoys walking, hiking and can ride a bike, then we can’t wait to work with you! When working amongst nature, some resistance to weather conditions is necessary. The desire to cook is also an advantage when applying to this camp, because you’ll be cooking your own meals and shopping for your own ingredients, including some free packages from certain shops in Freising. ACCOMODATION: Cosy, self-catering house for nature lovers, 7km outside of Freising in an idyllic hillside location. You will cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You can reach Freising by bike along the river Isar. From there, the S-Bahn train travels to Munich. In Munich you have the opportunity to visit many museums, the English Garden or the famous Munich Hofbrauhaus. In the area surrounding Munich and in the Alps, you can go hiking and enjoy nature. Due to the close proximity to Hallertau, the largest hop-growing region in the world, there are many typical beer gardens around. It’s also possible to go on hiking tours with the river Amper tour guides of the Friesing district. TERMINAL: Marzling SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to ride a bike. Ankle-high hiking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are absolutely necessary, since you’ll need them for not only working, but also hiking! REMARKS: The work involved is physically demanding. This camp lasts 4 weeks.
IJGD 26339 VILLA RUSTICA – BINGEN ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP LOCATION: Bingen Dates: 05/08-26/08/16 Type: ARCH Age: 16 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: Are you interested in getting an insight into archaeology? Then you’re in the right place! In Bingen there is an excavation site, the Villa Rustica – a Roman estate in the middle of the Bing Forest, which is part of the Upper Rhine 37 River Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is where we need your help. Together with students from Freiburg Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
University, you’ll be working with pickaxes and shovels on site, creating drawings, measuring, and washing and labelling new findings. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a guest house. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Bingen lies right on the River Rhine and there are many castles in the nearby area. In Bingen itself is a skate park, a natural swimming pool, cafés and pubs. In the surrounding area there is also a climbing park. It’s also possible to go on trips to Mainz, Frankfurt, Koblenz or Wiesbaden. TERMINAL: Bingen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -
IJGD 26335 LET'S DANCE TOGETHER - GELSENKIRCHEN LOCATION: Gelsenkirchen Dates: 06/08-24/08/16 Type: CULT Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: This camp is aimed at young peopl who enjoy dancing and the arts and want to use these to represent their cultural backgrounds. The camp offers the possibility to get involved with local young people from Gelsenkirchen and also to try out creative expression through dance. At the end of the workcamp, there’ll be a performance with the theme “Dance brings the world together”. A public performance is planned. During this time, you’ll be coached by the artist group Art.62. From the 8th August, you’ll be working on your project at the local youth centre, Tossehof, where you’ll also meet lots of nice people. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in Haus Grimmberg, which lies in a quiet and natural area right next to the ZOOM theme park. The S-Bahn station is 300m away. Breakfast is included as part of the accommodation. There is also a kitchen available for you to cook the rest of your meals yourselves. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You can play table football, billiards, music and many more things in the youth centre. There are group excursions to cultural sights planned, dates and times of which will be organised upon arrival. In Gelsenkirchen there are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, museums and pubs. Because of its central location, Gelsenkirchen is an ideal starting point for numerous day-trips to cities such as Dortmund, Bochum, Cologne and Hamburg, or even to the Netherlands. TERMINAL: Gelsenkirchen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You should be interested in other cultures and bringing people from different backgrounds together. REMARKS: Young people from the local area will be around both during the working day and free time.
38
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 26331 IN THE LAND OF CASTLES, CLIFFS AND VINEYARDS LOCATION: Bad Bergzabern Dates: 06/08-27/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 13 VOLS WORK: Your accommodation in Hahnenhof is in the middle of the Palatinate Forest biosphere reserve. Surrounded by mountains and a wonderfully densely wooded landscape, you will be picked up by the forester and taken to work. In the Palatinate Forest you will be working on forestry and conservation - taking care of young forest stands, removing small trees alongside the brook so that the native trees have more space to grow, and building protective fences for different types of cultivation. For this, you will be working with hand saws, hammers, nails, shovels, axes and spades. You will also be removing non-resident species of plants (Neophytes), in order to protect the natural biocoenosis. With shovels and axes, you will be building gullies across paths and pruning branches. Deer stands and fences will also be built. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in shared rooms in a leisure centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: n this camp your primary free-time activity is to simply be amongst nature - to go for walks and to visit nearby castles. Bicycles are available for everyone. There are great opportunities for climbing the Dahn cliffs. In the biosphere house, you can learn a great deal about forest ecosystems. There is also a meadow, in which you can play games, and a campfire next to the accommodation. If the weather is nice, you can take a swim in the 2 natural lakes nearby. In Bad Bergzabern and in Dahn there are outdoor swimming pools and cafés. You could go on an excursion to France (Strasbourg) or Karlsruhe, Speyer and Mannheim, but these kinds of trips are only possible over the weekend. TERMINAL: Bad Bergzabern SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: Notes: This camp is kindly supported by Johnson Controls. The accommodation is in the largest wooded area of central Europe. The nearest town is located 10km away.
IJGD 76104 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING LOCATION: Berlin Dates: 06/08-28/08/16 Type: RENO Age: 18 ans. 15 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 300.00 EUR WORK: During the first week of the workcamp, you’ll be spending your mornings in an intensive German language course (2 x 90 min. per day), in order to develop your knowledge of conversational German used in daily life as well as how the language itself works. The language teachers are native speakers who have experience teaching German as a foreign language. Despite this course, you’re still all part of the group during the first week. In the second and third weeks, you and your team will be helping with maintenance work on the graves of war victims at Reinickendorf in North Berlin. There are both German and non-German soldiers and civilians, for whom a war grave cemetery was created. Together with your team you’ll be helping to mow and restore grassy areas and, amongst other things, 39 cleaning gravestones and concrete frames. Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
ACCOMODATION: You’ll be sleeping in boy scout trailers in Berlin-Steglitz. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, second language GERMAN LOCATION: Berlin offers a wide range of free-time opportunities for any time of day. In order to accommodate the many different interests of your team, you’ll receive a Cityticket which can be used for all public transport across Berlin, valid for the duration of the camp. TERMINAL: Berlin SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A basic knowledge of German is absolutely necessary for this workcamp. REMARKS: 300€ extra fee for the language course and Berlin Cityticket.
IJGD 76113 HELPING OUT IN THE PARK - RANGSDORF LOCATION: Rangsdorf Dates: 06/08-28/08/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: Rangsdorf lies 15 km south of the Berlin city border. It’s a place with around 11,000 inhabitants and lots of natural landscape around the Rangsdorf Lake. In order to make this landscape accessible to the general public, a network of connected footpaths was established in 2005 has been developed little by little ever since. Under the guidance of the local Landschaftspflegevereins (Countryside Trust) and in co-operation with the Berlin-Brandenburg airports, you and your team will help to work further on this network of footpaths. Your main tasks will be maintenance work, repairs and renovations of individual sections of paths, removing garbage and taking care of nearby grassy and meadowland areas. You could also build small items such as sitting areas, signs or birdhouses. Most of the work will be manual. Local foresters, conservation experts and Rangsdorf council workers will help you with complicated tasks. At the end of the camp, there will be a presentation of your efforts to the general public. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a primary school. There is a barbecue area and volleyball court in the garden. You’ll travel the 5km journey between accommodation and work by bike. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: At the edge of Rangsdorf, the typically Brandenburg landscape is full of fields, small and forests. Bicycles are available for the duration of the camp, so you can reach the lake (around 3km away) and the train station (around 4km away) more easily. TERMINAL: Rangsdorf SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to ride a bike!
40
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 16221 LIVING WITHOUT GROUP-FOCUSED ENMITY – UTOPIA LOCATION: Göhrde Dates: 08/08-28/08/16 Type: STUD Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: Group-focused enmity, social injustice and ecology – what’s the link? Industrial companies have almost always exported their social costs to developing and third-world countries. Because of this, habitats and livelihoods in under- developed nations are destroyed. This, in turn, leads to the suffering population in these countries migrating in the direction of the western industrial nations themselves. As a result, the current existing social injustices arise, as well as the consequent fears of increasing hostility towards migrants and foreigners. In the study part of the camp, we want to critically analyse this distressing development and reflect on our own behave with regards to this topic. In the working part of the camp we will be carrying out maintenance work and extension work on the infrastructure of the education establishment where we’ll be staying. Overall, we will be trying to change our view of the social processes in our society, to discuss alternative ways of dealing with this topic, and to work on the utopian idea of a heterogeneous social area of society. The well located grounds of the Göhrde train station education establishment is a place of learning for socially critical and ecological thoughts and actions. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in an educational establishment, in a restored, listed train station building. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The beautiful landscape of the Lower Saxon Elbe River Valley Meadows and Göhrde offer many exciting opportunities for day-trips. TERMINAL: Göhrde SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: This is a tri-national camp, for young people from Estonia, South Korea and Germany. A good knowledge of English is required as well as an interest in socially critical themes, politics and environments.
IJGD 26304 GET ACTIVE FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE - LÜTZERATH LOCATION: Erkelenz Dates: 13/08-01/09/16 Type: STUD Age: 18 ans. 15 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 50.00 EUR WORK: Come and join the climate camp in the Rhenish lignite mining region, taking place this year for the 7th time. During your work and study camp, you’ll firstly be helping to set-up the climate camp and the de-growth summer school – building the compost toilets, solar-powered showers and the camp infrastructure. Besides this, you’ll be getting involved with the climate camp, the de-growth summer school and also the region itself with its causes and effects of climate change and with possible alternatives to an ever growing economy. The climate camp will probably take place in Lützerath again this year, near to the “Garzweiler II” coal mine. You’ll be meeting people, who have lost everything because of the mine, but will also be involved with exciting projects, in which people produce their own 41
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
vegetables and electricity on a self-organised basis. At the climate camp itself, you’ll be able to try out a more sustainable way of life, such as a vegan diet. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in tents, on thermal mats and in sleeping bags. The camp will be catered by the VEGAN kitchen of the climate camp. You will take it in turns to help out in the kitchen. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The work and study camp offers you the possibility to participate in the diverse education programme of environmental topics and a ’better life’, in protests and also in the cultural programme. You can also join the workshops, lectures and events in the climate camp and summer school. Besides this, you could also go on trips to the nearby towns of Cologne, Mönchengladbach and Düsseldorf. TERMINAL: Erkelenz SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You should be interested in protecting the environment. Basic living standards (warm water not always available, for example) with many people, camping. REMARKS: Information about the climate camp in Rhineland www.klimacamp-im-rheinland.de and about the de- growth summer school www.degrowth.de/de/sommerschule-2015
IJGD 26303 DISCOVER A PASTURE IN THE CHIEMGAU MOUNTAINS LOCATION: Ruhpolding Dates: 13/08-03/09/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: Have you ever wanted to know what kind of things an alp farmer does and how ecological dairy cattle farming works? It’s all about maintaining the typical alpine cultural landscape, by retransforming overgrown areas into grazing areas for lots of different species, with typical plants and animals. You will be clearing small bushes in grazing areas and then stacking them in piles or laying them out as shelter for reptiles. Besides this, you will be collecting gravel which will be scattered following avalanches. You will also be trimming bushes and small trees, as well as uprooting them with your hands, in a nearby moor. It is possible that you could help out with maintenance work on the mountain pasture, for example by getting involved with the building of a fence around the mountain pasture, or by helping out with the hay harvest on the organic farm. ACCOMODATION: You will be staying in an Alpine hut in a valley of the Chiemgau mountains, with kitchen/living room on the ground floor and mattresses on the first floor. There is a toilet, a shower and fresh (cold) water as well as a woodstove for cooking and heating things up. An electricity connection is also available. Bundesstraße is 50m away (at nights virtually empty). It is also possible to freshen up in a cold mountain stream at the edge of the mountain pasture. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You have ideal conditions for living among nature and for hiking in the Chiemgau mountains. There is also a cable car going up the nearby Rauschberg mountain (1.645m). The Lödensee lake (6km away) and Ruhpolding (4.5km 42
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
away) are reachable on foot or by the bus, which runs every hour during the day. In Ruhpolding there are opportunities to go shopping, swimming and there is also the train station there. In the evenings you can sit around a campfire and enjoy the stars. At the weekend you could travel to the Chiemsee lake, Salzburg or München by bus or by train. The alp farmers will help you with buying food for the camp and transporting it back to the mountain pasture. TERMINAL: Ruhpolding SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: This camp is kindly supported by Johnson Controls. The work will sometimes be physically demanding!
IJGD 16220 CONSERVATION WORK AT THE EDGE OF THE BIG CITY LOCATION: Hamburg Dates: 13/08-03/09/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: Taking care of the countryside in nice surroundings and sightseeing in the big city! Both of these Elbinsel Neßsand r things can be experienced in this workcamp on the edge of the metropolis that is Hamburg. You’ll be working daily in the Fischbeker Heide, a huge conservation area in south-west Hamburg (around 770 hectares). In order to maintain the heathland, regionally foreign plants, mainly pines, must be removed. This “Entkusselung” serves above all to preserve the area for the particular animal species that live in the heathland – for example of 200 endangered insect species. To keep the work varied, you’ll also travel by boat to the Elbe island of Neßsand and clear away rubbish from the conservation area in the river. This is a great opportunity to get to know the river Elbe from a completely new perspective. Besides this, you can try out some manual work by mending ponds and pools in the Fischbeker Heide. The pools create and maintain a habitat for the endangered natterjack toads in the area. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a cosy, simply furnished seminar house on the grounds of the Fischbek conservation centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The conservation centre at Fischbeker Heide lies 45 minutes (with bus and train) from the centre of Hamburg. In your free time you can go on a trip to the second largest city in Germany, where a myriad of free time opportunities away you. At the weekends, it’s worth taking a trip to the beaches by the Nordsee and Ostsee coasts. TERMINAL: Hamburg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You’ll need to be fit as the work is physically demanding. REMARKS: More information (only available in German) on the Fischbeker Heide here: http://www.hamburg.de/fischbeker-heide/
IJGD 76122 GIVING NEW LIFE TO MIDDLE-AGED WALLS II LOCATION: Heiligengrabe Dates: 14/08-28/08/16 Type: CONS Age: 15 ans. 12 VOLS SPECIAL FEE 150.00 EUR 43
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
WORK: Together with your team, you’ll be living on the grounds of the monastery in Heiligengrabe, that was first built in 1287 and is the only almost fully preserved Cistercian monastery in Brandenburg. The former distillery, the former barn, a settlers’ house and a manor house are used by ijgd to hold seminars for their other volunteers. The project also offers you the possibility to experience the monastery as a spiritual place, as a monument and as a place of culture. The work that has been started in the last few years – painting in the settlers’ house, working on brick walls on the outside grounds (building footpaths) and working with loam – will be continued this year. This project is kindly supported by the Franco-German Youth Office. (DFJW/OFAJ). ACCOMODATION: You will be staying in the seminar building at Heligengrabe. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Heiligengrabe is surrounded by nature, which means there are many things to do in your free time both on the grounds of the monastery and in the rural surroundings. Besides this, at the weekends you can also visit other attractions nearby such as Neurippin, Schwerin or the metropolis of Berlin (only 100km away). TERMINAL: Heiligengrabe SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: This project is for participants from France, Germany and Italy. There is an extra fee of 150€.
IJGD 76114 THE OLD BRICKWORKS AT GAHLEN II – GAHLEN LOCATION: Calau Dates: 15/08-04/09/16 Type: ENVI Age: 18 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: Interform e.V., the integrative environmental education facilities at the old brickworks in Gahlen, is a meeting place and workspace for many different groups of people. As participants of this international workcamp, you can get involved in the following projects: ecological agriculture of vegetables and herbs in permaculture, composting organic waste such as leaves and trees, laying down raised flower beds and shelters using hay bales and loam, planting green roofs, shaping protective hedges, harvesting plants and food, securing seeds for reproduction, garden and landscape art (LandArt) with natural, retro and recycling materials, extending a caravan as well as preparing the harvested food to make your own food during open meetings and projects. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in tents or trailers on site. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You’ll spend your workcamp right in the middle of nature on the grounds which you will help to shape and build. You’re invited to try out every kind of outside activity: swimming in the lake, cycling, playing football and during the evenings, sitting around the camp fire and watching the stars. There’s a lake for swimming nearby that’s easily reachable by bike. And of course, you can spend the evening in the nearby small town of Calau, or cycle around Gahlen, or even travel to Berlin or Dresden at the weekend. 44
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
TERMINAL: Calau SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -
IJGD 26314 PLANTING TREES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS LOCATION: Benediktbeuern Dates: 20/08-03/09/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: In this camp you’ll be working on a project with the Bavarian government’s Bergwaldoffensive (mountain forest group). Mountain forests’ protective features against natural disasters are particularly important, and it is from this that future generations will also benefit. You’ll be planting young pine, sycamore and beech trees in particularly sensitive areas of the forest, in order to support the growth of a new generation of mixed woodland wildlife. You will also spend a few days cutting down trees with a hand saw, so that the more developed trees can grow better. Throughout all work during this camp, you’ll be accompanied by experienced foresters from the Bavarian Forestry Administration. You’ll get an insight into the ways and workings of a mountain forest’s ecosystem, as well as on sustainable use of natural resources. You’ll be driven to work, which will take about 15 – 30 minutes. Working tools and gloves will be supplied by the foresters. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in dormitories in the Centre for Environment and Culture. You’ll cook your own meals together. More info at www.zuk-bb.de LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Your accommodation is in the centre of Benediktbeuern, which is in one of the most popular holiday regions in Bavaria. Shopping opportunities and the station are very easily reachable on foot. You can go on hikes and also go swimming in the nearby lake. Day-trips to Munich are also possible. TERMINAL: Benediktbeuern SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: The woodlands are sometimes located on steep ground, the work can also be physically demanding. Waterproof clothing and hiking boots are important things to bring!
IJGD 16228 CLEAR THE RING-CIRCUS PROJECT FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN LOCATION: Hamburg, Ahrensburg Dates: 20/08-03/09/16 Type: ART Age: 18 ans. 16 VOLS WORK: You’ll be looking after 40 children between the ages of 6 to 12 years, while they train for the circus. This is an integration project for migrant children and German children. The training will either take place in the sports hall or in the lovely outside grounds of the youth centre. In the 2nd week, you’ll also be supported by two professional circus trainers, who will help you to piece together the skills learned with lights, music and circus atmosphere into a real show! The performance at the end of the project (Friday, 2nd September) will please the children, their parents and the rest of their families too. 45
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
ACCOMODATION: You’ll be sleeping on air mattresses in the cosy youth centre, which a nice outside area. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: The youth centre lies directly in the forest. There are good bus connections to Ahrensburg, where this is a swimming pool. Ahrensburg is a nice little town in a good location. You can also take day-trips to Hamburg and Lübeck, and the Ostee lake is easily reachable. For some day-trips, the youth centre will provide you with minibuses. TERMINAL: Hamburg, Ahrensburg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate clothing for sports and acrobatics (circus training) is necessary. You should be physically fit for the circus training.
IJGD 26305 CLIMATE PROTECTION ON THE BAVARIAN MOORS - RAUBLIN LOCATION: Raubling Dates: 20/08-04/09/16 Type: ENVI Age: 18 ans. 16 VOLS WORK: Around 200 years ago, as a result of an increasing need for energy and a shortage of wood, humans started using peat as an energy source. Throughout Germany, almost 99% of the original moors were destroyed due to draining and degradation. In Raubling, over the last 8 years, there has been the largest moor-renaturalization project in central Europe. The drainage ditches in the former peat bogs have been closed and walls made of peat have been built in order to keep rain water within the moor. In the most re-wetted areas, both plant growth and biodiversity are now on the rise. Besides this, these efforts have aided in both climate and flood protection (due to a reduction of greenhouse gases). In this workcamp you have the opportunity to ensure that the original nature of the moors, and conservation work itself, is ecologically sound, accessible and tangible. You’ll be building a footpath, thinning out shrubbery, putting up screening fences, as well as taking care of the plants and the dam. And all of this with a lovely view of the mountains! ACCOMODATION: You’ll be sleeping on gym mats at the sports centre in Raubling. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You can experience one of the prettiest Bavarian natural countrysides, go swimming, take a mountain tour or go on a day trip to Neuschwanstein, Munich or Salzburg. It’s possible to go swimming in lakes, in an outdoor swimming pool and in the moor. You could also visit a typical Bavarian autumn festival in Rosenheim. TERMINAL: Raubling SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to ride a bike, because you’ll cycle to work. Strong shoes, waterproof clothing and clothes for swimming are absolutely necessary! REMARKS: This camp is partly supported by the “Umwelt-, Kultur- und Sozialstiftung” (environmental, cultural and social foundation) of the Rosenheim district. The work is sometimes physically demanding. 46
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 26311 MIDDLE-AGED BUILDING WORK IN THE 21ST CENTURY LOCATION: Weiden Dates: 20/08-11/09/16 Type: ARCH Age: 16 ans. 16 VOLS WORK: The historical Bärnau-Tachov park is a new archaeological open-air museum (opened in 2011), which invites its guests to take a trip through time to the daily life of people living in the 9th to the 13th centuries. During the tour, you can wander through an early-middle-aged Slavic village, scale a n 11th century motte castle and arrive at a high middle-aged settlement. Under guidance of trained professionals, a 1:1 reconstruction of middle-aged houses from this time have and will be built. You will get involved with the construction of these wooden houses with loam and wattle walls and thatched roofs, and on the shaping of the natural and landscape area. Besides this, you’ll be helping to organise a museum festival both for children and the rest of the family. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in sheltered accommodation with beds near to the historical park. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There are several opportunities for day trips – for example to the concentration camp memorial in Flossenbürg, the KTB Geo-Centre (Drilling Tower) in Windischeschenbach or to the public observatory in Tirschenreuth. You could even visit out neighbours in the Czech Republic (Pilsen, Prague, Eger). In Bärnau itself there is the German Knopfmuseum (button museum) and the Waldfreibad Altglashütte (outdoor pool complex). Bärnau is difficult to reach with public transport, so you’ll need to be prepared to use your talents to organise trips. You’ll be able to book a bus to use for travelling. TERMINAL: Weiden SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Waterproof work clothes are absolutely necessary, since the work will take place outside. REMARKS: Bärnau is in an idyllic location between the Czech border and the Upper Palatine Forest. More info at www.baernau.de; www.geschichtspark.de. The work can sometimes be physically demanding.
IJGD 26310 HUT EXPERIENCES IN A MOUNTAIN FOREST LOCATION: Bad reichenhall Dates: 27/08-11/09/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 14 VOLS WORK: You will be helping to maintain the mountain forests at the end edge of the Alps. You’ll be planting small trees, in order to keep the forest youthful and establish a mix of different tree species, in order to keep climate change at bay. With this, the mountain forest will also be able to fulfil its diverse protective functions even in the future. Additionally, you’ll be taking care of things planted in 2013 and 2014 and will also potentially be building high seats and crates. You’ll be working amongst the beautiful nature and will therefore experience the background of the mountain forest. Since the weather in the Alps can change very suddenly, you will need to bring the following clothes: strong mountain boots are absolutely necessary, as well as waterproof clothing and sun protection! You’ll be working on 8 days for 6.5 hours. The journey from your accommodation to the place of work is 30 – 45 minute with a minibus. 47 Your accommodation is in the Rastnock Huts on the north edge of the Retieralpe mountain massif, around 855m above Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
sea level. It’s located around 15km south west of Bad Reichenhall and is easily reachable through a steep forest road by car. You therefore don’t need to carry your luggage all the way up the mountain. There is a room on the ground floor with tables, chairs, benches, a wood oven, gas lighting, gas cooker and crockery and cutlery. In the floor above there is another room with mattresses. You should bring your own sleeping bags, bed sheets and pillows with you. The toilet cabin (dry toilet/outhouse) is located outside of the huts. Water is also only available outside of the huts from a fountain or a trough. The quality of the water is not officially supervised, so you should first boil the water before drinking it. There is only warm water if you warm it up yourself using the oven, or if you build a solar shower. Please bring biodegradable soap with you. There is a meadow outside the huts on which you can play and look at the stars. Here is a link to a film from the Upper Bavarian regional television about the 2013 and 2014 workcamps (www.rfo.de/mediathek/Bergwaldsanierung_in_Ramsau-27346.html; www.rfo.de/mediathek/38132/Jugendiche_arbeiten_im_Bergwald.html) More information about the mountain forest association here: www.aelf-ts.bayern.de/forstwirtschaft/wald/124635/index.php (it’s unfortunately only available in German, but you could use an online translation tool to read it in English) ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in basic huts in the mountains with mattresses, an outhouse and a fountain. WITHOUT electricity, WITHOUT showers or warm running water. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You’ll be staying in the middle of the mountains and therefore have ideal conditions to experience nature and to go on hikes away from civilisation. In the evenings you can enjoy the peacefulness and the starry sky. There is a road leading to the huts and you’ll have two vehicles available during the camp. You can therefore visit the Berchtesgaden salt mine or the House of Mountains, the Königsee lake in the Berchtesgaden national park and the Obersalzberg Center of Documentation. In Bad Reichenhall there is an outdoor swimming pool (with showers :-) and from there there is a train to Salzburg. Information about the Berchtesgaden national park: www.nationalpark- berchtesgaden.bayern.de (Englisch: www.nationalpark-berchtesgaden.bayern.de/00_englisch/index.htm, the House of Mountains: www.haus-der-berge.bayern.de, the Berchtesgaden salt mine www.salzzeitreise.de (Englisch: www.salzzeitreise.de/?L=1 and the Obersalzberg Center of Documentation: www.obersalzberg.de/obersalzberg- home.html?&L=1 TERMINAL: Bad Reichenhall SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Strong hiking boots, waterproof clothing and sun protection are all absolutely necessary! REMARKS: This is a camp for nature lovers. You'll be living far away from civilisation in the middle of a forest. The work is physically demanding and takes place on hillside locations.
48
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 26333 PLAYGROUND DREAMS - BIELEFELD LOCATION: Bielefeld Dates: 27/08-17/09/16 Type: CONS Age: 16 ans. 16 VOLS WORK: With your help, a playground in Bielefeld should be cleaned and renovated, so that it’s once again attractive and appealing for children in the local area. You’ll be working on the old playground equipment, repairing the sand boxes and other broken parts, renewing the floor with the demanded playing surface, laying down paths and setting up new safety precautions to protect the children. Alongside this, we also ask for your creativity, as you’ll be able to redesign the playground with your paintbrushes and imagination. At the end of the camp, you will organise an official opening of the new playground for the children and their parents in the local area. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying on an idyllic farmyard, in the hay barn. You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: Bielefeld, a town with 300,000 inhabitants, lies on the edge of the Teutoburg forest. The town offers many free time and culture opportunities, for example music and theatre attractions, cinemas, pubs etc. The Teutoburg forest is a great place to go walking. It is also possible to take a day-trip to Hannover, Osnabrück or Münster. TERMINAL: Bielefeld SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: Some of the work will be physically demanding. This project is not for people with hay allergies.
IJGD 26327 CREATE AN EXCHANGE – EXPERIENCE DIVERSITY – KALKAR LOCATION: Emmerich Dates: 03/09-24/09/16 Type: DISA , Age: 18 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: Together with employees of the Hephata foundation, who work with people with handicaps, you’ll be leading 3 week-long holiday activity events, from Monday to Friday. You’ll be working as assistants during the running of these activity events. The first week will be based around the topic of “Advenutre”. Here, people with light disabilities will be offered the chance to spend their holidays taking active part in activities such as swimming, geocaching, canoeing etc. The second week will be based around the topic of “Culture”: trips to the Xanten Römermusem, to Emmerich and Kalkar as well as to the Netherlands are planned. The third week is a week of relaxation for people with multiple disabilities. This week will be about perceptions of sense such as feelings, tastings and meditations with singing bowls. Evenings spent singing around a camp fire are planned for all three weeks. You are in close contact with the people with disabilities, since they will be living with you in the mill. In this mill, there is not much space for privacy, therefore you should be prepared to also engage with the people with disabilities in your accommodation. Since there’s an activity for each day, participants could be working up to 8 hours on certain days, plus the lunch break for everyone. To compensate this, you’ll have one day off each work, so that you’re only working 4 days a week. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in a renovated mill used as a seminar house in rooms with multiple beds. The mill has a large outdoor space with a camp fire and barbecue area. You’ll cook your own meals together. 49 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731
LOCATION: The Wissel mill is in a very rural location on the border between Germany and the Netherlands, so public transport is sparse. During the week, the whole group will go on trips together. The surroundings are well suited for riding a bicycle and there are real (river) dunes and sandy beaches – almost like at the coast! If you like big cities, you could take day-trips to Düsseldorf, Cologne, Münster, Xanten and of course the Netherlands. This requires a lot of organisation however, but the Hephata employees are there to help and will sort out any necessary transport and travel. TERMINAL: Emmerich SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: In order to participate in this camp, you need to be open and comfortable around people with disabilities and have no problem coming into physical contact with them.
IJGD 76116 HAVE A NICE TIME AT FELIXSEE! - FELIXSEE-BOHSDORF LOCATION: Spremberg Dates: 05/09-22/09/16 Type: CONS Age: 16 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: The accommodation of the Social Pedadogical Institute of the Felixsee community (around 15km away from Spremberg) are located in leafy surroundings directly on the natural Felixsee, with a viewing point. Here, groups of children and young people have ideal conditions, in order to stay active amongst nature during their free-time and holidays. The international workcamp taking place in 2016 will be the 15th of its kind here. Due to the current situation, the support of projects helping refugees in Spremberg is the core of this year’s project. That refers to assisting with the social supervision in the emergency accommodation, for example organising day-to-day tasks, overcoming language barriers as well as integration activities, such as games or family afternoons, or international cooking events. You can produce everyday objects from soapstone and also help to make these objects more attractive. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in wooden bungalows (with a barbecue area, table tennis and volleyball court nearby). Please bring a sleeping bag with you! You’ll cook your own meals together. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: You can go swimming in the Felixsee lake and make use of the numerous sport and free-time activities in the leisure centre. Internet connection and bicycles are also available. In the town of Spremberg there is a water park, a cinema, a bowling alley, a disco and much more. A high rope course, a riding school and a boat rental are also very nearby. TERMINAL: Spremberg SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Participants under 18 should bring written permission from their parents to go swimming (unsupervised in a natural lake).
50
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 88 () 67 13 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 07 31
IJGD 76123 DISCOVER DIVERSITY IN THE “OASE” - LÖßNITZ LOCATION: Aue/Sachsen Dates: 17/09-01/10/16 Type: ENVI Age: 16 ans. 10 VOLS WORK: The “Kuttenbach” conservation area is part of “Kuttenbach-Mooseheide-Vordere-Aue” FFH-area. “Kuttenbach” counts as one of the particularities of the NSG. It’s a semi-natural stream with its source areas. But there are also areas of moorland, wetland meadows, tall forb communities, alpine meadows, mat grass grasslands and dwarf shrub communities. The aim of the project is to help tend to the biotopes and set up measures to restore parts of the landscape. Young people from the local area will get involved with the mowing and clearing out of biomass in the area. Your accommodation is an open youth centre, where you’ll find many opportunities to bring local kids and young people together in order to enjoy the sports and games on offer, or even just to hang out and chat. In our buildings and on our grounds, however, smoking and alcohol consumption is not permitted, since we want to offer the young community a substance-free zone. ACCOMODATION: You’ll be staying in the “OASE” youth centre. You’ll cook your own meals together. For excursions, there will be packed lunches. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH LOCATION: There are many interesting ways to spend you free time and to discover the region, both inside the “OASE” youth centre itself and through excursions to the “Erzgebirge” (Erz Mountains). For example, you can experience true nature, historical towns and mines, and also take trips to Dresden and Leipzig, etc. TERMINAL: Aue/Sachsen SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: More info at www.oaseloessnitz.de or on Facebook.
Envie d’aller faire du volontariat en Allemagne? Contactez le SVI : [email protected] ou visitez notre site : www.servicevolontaire.org!
51
Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731