Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
This camp is part of SEEDS' ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote engagement in environmental issues and to support sustainability, organic and permaculture farming, social inclusion, education and hands-on actions in the field. Volunteers will gain insights into local and global challenges through non-formal educational activities such as hands-on work, visits, discussions, and workshops.
SEEDS volunteers have the opportunity to participate in different projects in collaboration with Landvernd (the Icelandic Environmental Organization), the EcoVillage at Sólheimar, the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, Umhverfisstofnun (the Icelandic Environmental Agency) and Blái Herinn (the Blue Army).
SEEDS volunteers will take on a variety of activities, depending on weather conditions and the needs of our partners including working in the forestry section and vegetable greenhouses in the EcoVillage, as well as participating in a nationwide project to raise awareness of ocean pollution, plastic waste, and engage the group in hands-on cleanup efforts in the area, allowing volunteers to make a direct impact!
Description of work:
The camp is based at Alviðra, which offers a range of activities to connect people with nature, such as community gardens, wildlife workshops, school programs, and hikes. As part of the camp, volunteers help maintain the center through tasks like gardening, renovating the house and other projects such as removing old fences to protect wildlife, marking walking paths, and potentially do forestry work like trimming or planting trees.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should be prepared to share environmental issues from their home countries and be ready to spend time outdoors. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.
Description of location and leisure:
The accommodation is located an hour drive south-east from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre and sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view of Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions began in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found throughout the area, which is a popular attraction among both foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away, with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.
Additional excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula or a day-trip to the city of Reykjavík) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of volunteers interested.
The weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.
[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: KEF in Reykjavik,Iceland
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
Meeting Point and Time: Meeting time is at 16:00 (4:00 pm) on May 26 at the SEEDS Office in Reykjavik.
Description of accommodation and food:
SEEDS volunteers stay in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental education centre. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, shower and a washing machine. Volunteers sleep in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
English
* 현장납부비용 : 350 EUR
Extra fee: 350 EUR
First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur. The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 30 one way or EUR 60 for both ways.
Documents the applicants have to provide:
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
SEEDS’ programme combines learning, sharing and hands-on activities. On top of that you get to know Iceland and its culture while having fun, exploring the city, its attractions and stunning nature, which you can experience in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances (up to 1,5 hours) during activities and sightseeing.
Description of work:
Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.
During this camp, participants can share their passion for (and learn more about) global & local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management and sustainability, and you also love taking photos, then this project is for you! While developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers & travellers!
You will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits, such as outdoor cleanup tasks, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on weather conditions, as on the availability of our partners. You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice while exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS' social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible.
Description of location and leisure:
Reykjavík is a dynamic, modern city that lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world’s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.
A day trip to the Hot River area, combined with a cleanup or work with an environmental project in the area, is included for the participants in this camp. Some excursions (e.g. to the Golden Circle and/or South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares if there is free time after the camp workshops/sessions.
It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes, as some of the activities take place outdoors.
[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: KEF in Reykjavik,Iceland
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): BSI Bus Station Reykjavik
Meeting Point and Time: The meeting time will be at 18:00 (6:00 pm) on May 26 at SEEDS’ office in Reykjavík. Participants that cannot arrive on time (later or delayed flights) will be sent information on how to reach the camp on their own. Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). From the airport there are bus services to the city, either the Flybus or the bus number 55. The meeting point will be at the SEEDS office at Grettisgata 3a.
Description of accommodation and food:
SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavík. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathrooms, showers and a washing machine. Participants sleep in shared rooms with up to 6 people so everyone is expected to behave considerately.
Participants will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music or games from your country for the intercultural evening. Be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
English
* 현장납부비용 : 400 EUR
Extra fee: 400 EUR
First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Participation fee EUR 400 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes transportation from the meeting point to the camp (on the first day) and the Hot River Hike trip.
Documents the applicants have to provide:
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Welcome to the Zukunftsdorf Waldhof - “Future Village”! This community, located in a former clinic site surrounded by forests, is a growing village of about 30 adults and 10 children with diverse backgrounds in fields such as therapy, medicine, IT, marketing, craftsmanship, agriculture, performing arts, education, and NGOs. Since 2019, Waldhof has been a hub of sustainability, cultural projects, and social engagement. The community follows democratic principles, fostering a participatory and cooperative way of living. For further information, see the website: https://zukunftsdorf-waldhof.de/
Join us for two weeks of community living and hands-on meaningful work while experiencing the unique culture of the Zukunftsdorf Waldhof!
Description of work:
Volunteers will experience life in this vibrant community while supporting various hands-on projects. You will be joining us in renovation work on our buildings and be part of this exciting "participatory construction site." Besides renovation work, volunteers will help with landscape maintenance, gardening, and preparing communal lunches alongside the residents. So, mostly it is physical work with tools used in construction sites.
Study part: Waldhof is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental education, offering an inspiring place where people and nature interact harmoniously. Volunteers will learn about sustainable community living, sociocratic principles, permaculture-based ecological gardening, care for buildings and practical landscape maintenance while engaging in meaningful work that directly contributes to the village’s growth and mission.
Description of location and leisure:
Environment: Zukunftsdorf Waldhof is located in a peaceful, rural setting, surrounded by forests and nature. Within 3 km range, you’ll find an old castle and a beautiful reservoir lake, perfect for walks, hiking trips, and outdoor relaxation.
There will be plenty of opportunities to explore the beautiful natural surroundings, take long walks in the forest, visit the historic castle, or swim in the nearby reservoir lake. Volunteers will also be welcome to participate in community-organized activities such as fireside music, creative workshops, and social gatherings.
[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: FRA in Frankfurt,Germany
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Frankfurt am Main
Meeting Point and Time: train station Katzenfurt via Giessen
Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will stay in a simple mattress dormitory shared across multiple rooms. A kitchen will be available for the participants to prepare their own breakfast and dinner, while lunch on workday s will be cooked and enjoyed together with the community .
English
First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: After registration, we require a self-declaration concerning the children and youth protection.
Documents the applicants have to provide: -
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
This camp is part of SEEDS' ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote engagement in environmental issues and to support sustainability, organic and permaculture farming, social inclusion, education and hands-on actions in the field. Volunteers will gain insights into local and global challenges through non-formal educational activities such as hands-on work, visits, discussions, and workshops.
SEEDS volunteers have the opportunity to participate in different projects in collaboration with Landvernd (the Icelandic Environmental Organization), the EcoVillage at Sólheimar, the Icelandic Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources, Umhverfisstofnun (the Icelandic Environmental Agency) and Blái Herinn (the Blue Army).
SEEDS volunteers will take on a variety of activities, depending on weather conditions and the needs of our partners including working in the forestry section and vegetable greenhouses in the EcoVillage, as well as participating in a nationwide project to raise awareness of ocean pollution, plastic waste, and engage the group in hands-on cleanup efforts in the area, allowing volunteers to make a direct impact!
Description of work:
The camp is based at Alviðra, which offers a range of activities to connect people with nature, such as community gardens, wildlife workshops, school programs, and hikes. As part of the camp, volunteers help maintain the center through tasks like gardening, renovating the house and other projects such as removing old fences to protect wildlife, marking walking paths, and potentially do forestry work like trimming or planting trees.
This camp combines learning, sharing, hands-on work and fun. No previous experience is needed. Volunteers should be prepared to share environmental issues from their home countries and be ready to spend time outdoors. Volunteers should be ready to adapt and be flexible with the work and free-time schedule. Depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the activities as planned.
Description of location and leisure:
The accommodation is located an hour drive south-east from Reykjavík. The house serves as an environmental-educational centre and sits under Ingólfsfjall, The Mountain of Ingólfur, with a view of Eyjafjallajökull where the volcanic eruptions began in March and April 2010.
The place is registered as natural Icelandic heritage; the nature, vegetation and birdlife is rich in variety and quantity. The volunteers can enjoy outdoor activities in a peaceful and beautiful location with a small stream and a pond nearby. Hiking trails with maps about cultural heritage can be found throughout the area, which is a popular attraction among both foreign and local visitors.
The nearest town, Selfoss, only 10 minutes-drive away, with 6500 inhabitants, is a centre of commerce and small industries where you find a geothermal swimming pool, shops, museums, cafés and bars.
Additional excursions (e.g. Golden Circle, the South Shore or Reykjanes Peninsula or a day-trip to the city of Reykjavík) can be arranged at discount fares depending on time availability, weather conditions, and the number of volunteers interested.
The weather may be cold or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothes.
[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: KEF in Reykjavik,Iceland
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
Meeting Point and Time: Meeting time for the camp is at 16:00 (4:00 pm) on June 5 at the SEEDS Office in Reykjavik. Transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, costs EUR 30 one way or EUR 60 for both ways.
Description of accommodation and food:
SEEDS volunteers stay in an old farm which has been transformed into an environmental education centre. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, shower and a washing machine. Volunteers sleep in shared rooms, with up to 6 people per room.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
English
* 현장납부비용 : 350 EUR
Extra fee: 350 EUR
First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Participation fee EUR 350 (Euros). The fee can either be transferred in advance via bank transfer, or paid in cash on arrival. It includes accommodation, food and one trip to the Hot River area in Reykjadalur. The fee does not include the transportation from Reykjavík to the camp and back, which costs EUR 30 one way or EUR 60 for both ways.
Documents the applicants have to provide:
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The Emmaus Community of Villafranca is part of the global Emmaus Movement, which aims to combat poverty and social exclusion through the principles of work, sharing, and mutual aid. The Emmaus Community of Villafranca di Verona was founded in 1985, following a work camp organised in Villafranca in which young Italians and Europeans took part. Due to the success of the camp, the Municipality made available a former school. From the beginning, a group of friends was formed around the community, with whom Emmaus organised (and still organises) moments of deepening on the themes of solidarity, peace, non-violence... The role of this group of friends has been fundamental in the life of the Community and in making Emmaus known and appreciated in Villafranca. And if today so many people understand and support our community, it is thanks to the work and presence of these friends. The main objective of Emmaus is the reception of people in need, carrying out activities such as the collection, reuse and recycling of used materials with display at the Solidarity Flea Market. Zero Mileage Garden: organic vegetable growing. Care and maintenance of the community s green spaces. Spending the day (activities and free time) with the people hosted on the site.
Description of work:
The volunteers will take part in the classic activities of collecting, sorting, selling, recycling and repairing materials that have always characterised the Emmaus communities. They will share the days with the local volunteers and the people welcomed in the Emmaus community, both in activities and in moments of leisure. Volunteers will take an active part in the organisation of the solidarity flea market, in the selection of materials and their placement at the market, they will be able to take part in the organisation of our organic zero-mileage vegetable garden and they will be able to try their hand at cooking. For those who are interested in salvaging and restyling, there will be opportunities to help with the improvement of the spaces (gardening, painting, space recovery, etc.).
VILLAFRANCA DI VERONA
Description of location and leisure:
Volunteers can visit Verona city or other places nearby on their own costs. Verona can be reached by bus in about 40 min.
Meeting Point and Time: Villafranca di Verona
The nearest airport: VRN
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Villafranca di Verona
Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will sleep in the community hall where mattresses and/or camp beds will be provided. There is a shaded garden where volunteers can spend time. There are toilets, showers, hot and drinking water and electricity. Food is prepared by the community workers, but volunteers can help with meal preparation and washing up.
English, Italian
Number of total volunteers: 5
Number of places available for male volunteers: 2
Number of places available for female volunteers: 3
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 1
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 1
First Language: English, Italian
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: No
Description of specific requirements: A positive, respectful attitude towards community members and fellow volunteers. Flexibility and adaptability to different working conditions and schedules.VERY IMPORTANT. Restriction on alcohol consumption in the community and in presence of community members and fellow volunteers.
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The "City Children" association based in Novi Sad acts as a local, informal, non-profit association focused on working with children and young people through educational, sports and socially beneficial activities. Through its programmes, the association encourages an active lifestyle, volunteerism, informal learning and participation of young people in the development of the local community. A special emphasis is placed on inclusion, teamwork and the acquisition of practical knowledge through experience.
Since the founder of the association was born in Čačak and knows firsthand the difficulties faced by children from rural and smaller urban areas, our mission is to provide them with a space where they can grow, learn and develop their teamwork skills and physical abilities. This is precisely why the "City Children" association chose to organize its first volunteer camp in the village of Brezovice, close to Čačak, in order to provide children from urban areas with a refuge in nature and to breathe new life into a school that has had no students for a long time. In addition, the association is very committed to ecology and the development of agriculture, and volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in the work of nearby farms in order to properly experience life in the countryside and better connect with the local community.
The international volunteer camp is organized by a team of young people with significant experience in working with children and youth, and although this is their first volunteer camp, their commitment to this idea makes this camp the right choice for any volunteer who appreciates good energy and enthusiasm.
Description of work:
During the camp, volunteers will be involved in various activities of arranging and maintaining the area of the "Pčelice" (Little bees) children's camp, as well as the rural household in its immediate surrounding, which is functionally and substantively connected to the camp and represents an important part of everyday life in the camp. The work will be combined, so that the volunteers will alternate between activities in the camp and at the rural household every day.
Planned activities include painting indoor and outdoor spaces (interior and exterior of the house on the property), painting auxiliary buildings, making and painting children's obstacles and props, as well as making large panels (posters) for drawing and creative work within the school space. Horticultural and basic agricultural works are also planned: planting roses, removing invasive plants, mowing and maintaining the grounds, arranging the forest path, creating and installing botanical signboards along the path, as well as creating ecological elements such as bird and squirrel houses and hotels for insects that contribute to biodiversity. Work with children will not be in focus, but at least one day of children's visit to the camp is planned. Volunteers will work about 5-6 hours a day, mostly in the morning or early afternoon. During the stay, a joint trip to Čačak with a tour of the sights will be organized.
Volunteers will be supported by the "Pčelice" camp staff, camp organizers, members of the village household who will be present throughout the camp, as well as local coordinators. Activities are designed as teamwork in a pleasant, supportive and motivating atmosphere.
Brezovica
Description of location and leisure:
Children's camp "Pčelice", where the volunteers will spend 14 days, is located in the village of Brezovica on the Jelica mountain. It is surrounded by nature, forest and clean air, ideal for a peaceful stay and work in a natural environment. Jelica Mountain is a protected natural area, known for its beautiful hiking trails and silence, and during the camp an excursion to the nearby town of Čačak and surrounding sights will be organized.
Meeting Point and Time: Will be in the info sheet!
The nearest airport: BEG
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Čačak
Description of accommodation and food:
During the camp, the volunteers will be accommodated at the site of the children's camp "Pčelice", in tents. The camp is located in a natural environment, which allows volunteers to stay outdoors, have closer contact with nature and live together in camping conditions. Basic sanitary and hygienic conditions will be provided within the camp. In case of unfavorable weather conditions, there are conditions for sleeping indoors on farms in the immediate vicinity of the camp. Volunteers are obliged to bring sleeping bags, while tents and sleeping matts will be provided by the camp organizers.
Meals will be prepared in groups by the volunteers and during the first day of the camp a joint agreement and cooking schedule will be made. Each day, a couple or a small group of volunteers will be in charge of preparing the meal, which contributes to team spirit and getting to know each other.
The organizers of the camp will provide all the necessary food for the preparation of meals, in accordance with the agreement with the volunteers and their nutritional needs. Vegetarian options will be provided. However, due to the remote location and communal nature of the cooking, we are unable to guarantee the complete absence of cross-contamination or to fully adapt the diet for specific medical conditions such as celiac disease, severe allergies or similar restrictions. We ask volunteers with such needs to contact us in advance so that we can evaluate together whether the camp suits their needs.
English
Number of total volunteers: 12
Number of places available for male volunteers: 6
Number of places available for female volunteers: 6
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 0
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 0
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
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The camp is intended for volunteers who are ready for basic camp living conditions, including staying and sleeping in tents, as well as teamwork and spending time in nature. The application must contain a mandatory letter of motivation, so that we can get to know the candidates better and understand their motivation for participating in this camp.
Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
ProjectThis project is organized for local children by The Language School In Down-Town and the non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite (ALPS) as part of their annual activities on multicultural issues for youth. Some international teenage participants may join. The common project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to children and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method and organizing alternative English language practice. The project gets youngsters familiar with customs and traditions of the countries from all over the world and encourages them to develop their cross-cultural thinking and tolerance as well as global thinking and individual initiative. This summer we offer you to participate in our project called LANDSCAPES . We invite volunteers to support our camp participants learning about a new trend of ecosystems in nature, society, technologies, economy, politics and human relationships. Together, we plan to find out how these complex deeply interwoven ecosystems shape the way we live, learn and thrive, and what those competences are that empower humans to understand, navigate, and positively influence them. Camp participants will try to develop their strategies for a holistic, interconnected view of the world and gain ideas on how not just to survive in a complex world - but to help reshape it toward greater justice, sustainability, and flourishing for all life. Meetings with local and/or international professionals in the field will take place. Thematic photo and video contests for camp participants will be organized.NB It is possible and you are welcome to apply for 2 shifts in a row EST DT1 EST DT2 or EST DT3 EST DT4
Description of work:
Activating kids in the city camp and providing them with cross-cultural learning experience based on the theme of the year announced above. Volunteers will do it by using various informal methods of teaching as well as small group techniques. The activities to be held by a team of volunteers may include the following: playing the games and performing music that are popular in the countries the volunteers represent; training kids to perform pieces of amateur drama; preparing festivals; providing intellectual and sport games as well as discussions; preparing quests to combine with excursions round the places of interest; organizing actions for peace and nature; leading and supporting kids in their work on the team projects within the topics related to the main theme of the summer. Volunteers are responsible for the day activities in the camp. The work can be quite demanding, involving long working hours, requiring high level of commitment and responsibility. You will stay with campers from 10:00 to 17:00 (45-minute lunch is included) and spend about another hour to prepare and finalize next day activities and feedback. Working days are from Monday to Saturday; Sundays are days off except the one after arrival. The local participants are mainly youngsters from minority groups of Tallinn whose family s languages include Russian. Based on the previous year, we expect a
Description of location and leisure:
LocationCamp takes place in the school that is situated in the center of Tallinn, Estonian capital www.visittallinn.ee/eng ArrivalA volunteer is expected to arrive to the camp location before 20:00 on a day the shift starts (namely, Friday 12/06/2026; Friday 26/06/2026; Friday 24/07/2026; Friday 07/08/2026). Please make sure that you are at school on time and choose to arrive one day before in case there is no flight to be taken to arrive by 20:00 on your first project day.Leisure timeThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as the camp takes place in the capital where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience the local life.
[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: TLL in Tallinn,Estonia
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Tallinn
Meeting Point and Time: In the School at the arrival day
Description of accommodation and food:
AccommodationThe premises of The Language School In Down-Town located on the 4th and 5th floors of a business building in the city centre. In summer time, a part of the school is reserved for the volunteers accommodation that includes several separate dormitory bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, a small dining area, a large shower area and two separate toilet cabins. Bed linen, towels, pillows and blankets will be provided, so you do NOT need to bring a sleeping bag. For the reasons of security, volunteers will be issued only one set of keys. To facilitate a smooth and safe environment at school during the off-hours, the entrance to the school must be kept closed at all times. The access to the school and accommodation areas will be managed by long-term volunteers or school staff. Please be aware that from midnight until 09:00 a.m. the access to the building will be closed. Catering will be organized by the school on an agreement with the volunteers (meals times, provided or volunteers cook, etc.)Please note: it is not possible to stay at any of the camp accommodation options before or after the camp arrival and departure days. If you need a place to stay before or after the workcamp dates, we can help you to book a hostel in Tallinn.
English
* 현장납부비용 : 60 EUR
Extra fee: 60 EUR
First Language: English
Second Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Special requirementsYou have to be really motivated to work with kids. Please provide a letter of your motivation along with the application form. Please note that before making a final decision about your participation in the camp, the project coordinator will have a video interview with you. Any experience of working with children is an advantage. Your ideas and actual preparation to do the activities for kids are essential, so a successful volunteer will be required to meet the team online to discuss and complete some preliminary preparation. We ask you to bring some materials: postcards, posters, symbols of your country, music or popular national games etc., which can be used during your country presentation. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with an ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. B2 level of English is required. The age of volunteers is from 20 to 30. NB Due to volunteers work with minors, we expect them to provide a criminal clearance and a doctor s check certificate. Please make sure that you have a travel insurance certificate before arrival as well.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 60 Euro towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make it, please contact your sending organization for a solution.
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Open Houses is a non-profit network that has organised international volunteer workcamps and building projects at historic sites in Germany since the mid-1980s. Its work is rooted in the idea of opening historic places as spaces for common responsibility, intercultural exchange, and non-commercial encounter.
The organisation supports the revitalisation and long-term care of historic buildings and cultural landscapes through volunteer engagement, focusing on everyday maintenance, small-scale renovation, and community-based use of heritage sites. Rather than acting as a sole operator, Open Houses works as an initiator and facilitator, cooperating with site owners, local actors, and partner organisations.
At Lohra Castle, Open Houses coordinates volunteer-based site care and ensures that the castle remains a living place for cultural activities, educational initiatives, and international exchange. The organisation provides overall project coordination, accommodation, work supervision, and group support throughout the workcamp.
Description of work:
Volunteers will take part in seasonal maintenance and site care activities that support the everyday functioning and long-term preservation of Lohra Castle and its surrounding grounds. The work focuses on keeping the historic ensemble and its open spaces accessible, safe, and well maintained.
Tasks include mowing and collecting overgrown grass, clearing organic material from paths and public areas, maintaining open spaces around the castle buildings, and assisting with the cleaning and upkeep of communal halls and shared facilities.
Although the project does not involve technical heritage conservation, the work plays an essential role in sustainable heritage management. Through their contribution, volunteers support the continued use of the castle for cultural, educational, and community activities, whose income is reinvested into conservation and restoration programmes.
Burg Lohra
Description of location and leisure:
Lohra Castle is located in northern Thuringia, close to the Harz low mountain range, in a rural area characterised by forests, hills, and protected natural landscapes. The castle has medieval origins dating back to the 11th century and developed over several centuries from a fortified complex into a mixed residential and agricultural ensemble. Notable features include a Romanesque double-floored chapel from the 12th century, traces of medieval fortifications and towers, a Renaissance-era manor house, and later farm buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. After decades of abandonment, the site has been gradually revitalised since the 1990s and today functions as a place for cultural activities, education, and volunteer-based site care.
The next small towns are Bleicherode (approx. 6 km) and Nordhausen (approx. 20 km). The castle stands slightly above the surrounding villages and is reached via a forest road and walking paths.
The workcamp takes place in a quiet, countryside setting. Volunteers should not expect urban leisure infrastructure, but rather a nature-oriented environment and simple village surroundings. In their free time, participants can go for walks or hikes in the protected natural area, relax at the castle, or organise informal group activities such as games, music evenings, campfires, or shared cooking.
Depending on the group’s interests, short excursions to nearby towns or cultural sites can be organised together during the stay.
Meeting Point and Time: The meeting point is the bus stop Großlohra – Friedrichslohra / Wartehalle.
If you arrive by train, travel to Gebra / Hainleite railway station. From the station, walk a few metres in the direction of the village to the nearby bus stop and take bus 29 in the direction of Nordhausen. Get off at Friedrichslohra / Wartehalle.
If you miss the bus, it is possible to walk from Gebra / Hainleite towards the castle area (approx. 1 hour). The route includes a steep uphill section, therefore light and easy-to-carry luggage is strongly recommended.
Detailed arrival information and exact arrival times will be sent to selected volunteers in advance.
The nearest airport: BER
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Nearest train station: Gebra / Hainleite (approx. 5 km)
Nearest bus stop: Großlohra – Friedrichslohra / Wartehalle (approx. 1 km)
Further rail connections are available via Nordhausen (approx. 20 km).
Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will be accommodated in small historic service buildings within the castle complex, in shared rooms with simple but adequate facilities. Rooms are arranged for 2–5 people. Showers and toilets are available, with limited hot water. The overall living conditions are basic, reflecting the historic character of the site.
A fully equipped communal kitchen is located in a separate historic building near the accommodation. Meals are prepared collectively as part of community life, and each participant will be involved in cooking during the stay. Volunteers are encouraged to bring recipes from their home countries to share food traditions with the group.
Accommodation and food during the project are provided by the hosting organisation. Any participation fees charged by sending organisations are not transferred to the host and remain with the sending organisation.
English
Number of total volunteers: 14
Number of places available for male volunteers: 14
Number of places available for female volunteers: 14
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 3
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 1
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 14
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
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Volunteers should be motivated to take part in physically active outdoor work and be prepared for simple living conditions in a rural environment. Flexibility, a cooperative attitude, and willingness to participate in everyday community tasks (such as cooking and cleaning) are essential.
The work takes place in all weather conditions, including rain and cooler days. Participants should bring appropriate clothing and sturdy work shoes.
The project is suitable for volunteers who are interested in heritage, nature, and community life, and who are open to intercultural exchange. Previous experience is not required.
Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The camp is organized by Lunaria in collaboration with Giovani Insieme. The association is composed of young people for young people founded in October 1998 in Carignano with the aim of protecting, promoting and enhancing artistic, historical and architectural heritage, nature and the environment, by proposing summer work camps for young volunteers from all over Europe.
Description of work:
Volunteers will work with children aged 6 to 13 (Italian-speaking) at the village summer camp from Monday to Friday. The camp will focus on the theme of peace in different countries, culminating in a presentation for the final show. The local volunteer team will provide translation support for the international volunteers, but flexibility is encouraged. To enrich the experience of cultural exchange, volunteers are invited to discuss topics such as peace and conflict in the history of their countries and to teach the children typical songs or dances from their own traditions.
Once a week, the volunteers will visit a retirement home to present their countries and share their cultures. An alternative activity will take place in a protected area, where volunteers will help cut bamboo to safeguard endemic vegetation.
Additionally, some families from Carignano will host volunteers for home dinners, offering a chance to experience local culture and daily life firsthand.
Description of location and leisure:
The town of Carignano, with a population of around 9,000, is situated in the countryside on the left bank of the Po River, approximately 20 km from Turin, within the River Regional Park. Its historic centre reflects a typical Piedmontese style, featuring a medieval core with archways and a baroque cathedral. The surrounding area is rich in both architectural and natural attractions.
In their free time, volunteers can enjoy a variety of activities, such as exploring Carignano’s open market or taking part in local events. On weekends, the group will have the opportunity to visit Turin, including highlights such as the Egyptian Museum, the Cinema Museum, the MAO Museum of Oriental Art, and the city’s beautiful Savoyard centre.
Please note that the costs of free-time activities are not covered by the project.
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The nearest airport: TRN in Torino (Turin),Italy
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Closest train/bus station : Villastellone train station
Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will be hosted in an ancient building under restoration with beds, communal bathrooms with 2 showers and hot water and a kitchen. Bedrooms are provided with 4 to 6 beds per room. The volunteers are responsible for the cleaning and cooking, except for lunch during the working days, since they will eat pasta together with the kids of the summer camp. Food is provided by the host organization.
Volunteers must be equipped with their own sleeping bag (or bed sheets), pillowcase and towels.
English
First Language: English
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
SEEDS volunteers will support the Reykjavík Municipality in the main outdoor skiing recreational areas of the capital region, at Bláfjöll (Blue Mountains). The main tasks focus on maintenance and preparation of the area for the summer and the next ski season.
Description of work:
This includes maintaining slopes and trails by raking and scraping, general cleaning of the mountain areas, and collecting trash, debris, and natural waste.
The municipality and several sports associations run lodges and mountain huts there and they may also need some renovation jobs, such as painting and/or cleaning. In addition, volunteers may assist with the maintenance of a local Bike Park and surrounding outdoor areas, including cleaning slopes and green areas, mowing grass, repairing and improving walking and biking paths.
The work is hands-on, physically demanding, and carried out outdoors, often on uneven terrain. Volunteers should be motivated to work in raw and isolated mountain landscapes and be prepared for changing Icelandic weather. No previous experience is required; instructions and tools are provided. Flexibility, good physical condition, and a positive team spirit are essential, as tasks and schedules may change due to weather.
Volunteers will gain practical experience in outdoor and environmental maintenance, contribute to community recreational areas, work in an international team, and spend time in nature while supporting local projects.
A typical working day starts in the morning after breakfast. Work usually lasts 7–8 hours per day, including breaks. Lunch is taken together, either outdoors or at the accommodation. After work and during weekends, volunteers have free time to relax, explore the area, for social activities, cultural exchange, games, or group time.
The camp takes place around the summer solstice, when the sun barely sets and nights are almost as bright as the days. Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience the midnight sun, making it unique and memorable.
Description of location and leisure:
The skiing areas of Bláfjöll are about 40 minutes drive from the city. The location is remote and isolated, even though it is still close to the city. The Blue Mountain range is situated near the ring road and stretches from the capital area to the south-western lowlands, the highest mountain reaching 600 m.
The area has great slopes for downhill skiing and snowboarding as well as tracks for cross-country skiing. The areas are excellent for recreation, not only for alpine and cross country skiing, but for other outdoor activities as well such as hiking and mountain biking. Nature lovers are certain to find something to their liking, but it is important to be careful crossing the rugged lava fields because of the numerous caves underneath.
[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: KEF in Reykjavik,Iceland
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ).
Meeting Point and Time: Meeting and departure time to the camp will be 16:00 (4:00 pm) on June 14. The meeting point is at SEEDS’ office in Reykjavík. After the camp we will return to Reykjavík in the afternoon of June 24.
Description of accommodation and food:
SEEDS volunteers will stay in one of the lodges in the mountains and sleep in a shared dormitory. Please bring your own sleeping bag. facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom, shower and a washing machine.
Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
English
* 현장납부비용 : 300 EUR
Extra fee: 300 EUR
First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Documents the applicants have to provide:
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