Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
This project is a collaboration between IBG and the “Bajuwarenhof Kirchheim”. The Bajuwarenhof is described as a ‘project for living archaeology of the early Middle Ages’ and a hands-on archaeological open-air museum that you can interact with.
Since 2003, they have been reconstructing an agricultural farmstead as it would have looked in the 6th to 8th century. The basis for this is formed by archaeological finds and features from the municipal area and the surrounding area. At the centre are several residential and farm buildings and their furnishings. There is also an experimental field and various gardens in which cereals, vegetables, herbs and berries but also flax and various dye plants are cultivated. In this way they convey an impression of daily life in the early Middle Ages with the aim of making current archaeological research findings tangible and enabling the visitors to learn more about the history and archaeology of the region around Munich.
Get an impression on their website: https://www.bajuwarenhof.de/

Description of work:
Together we are going to reconstruct a traditional agricultural farm for living archaeology project of the early Middle Ages. In our attempt to make everything the traditional way, and to honor the spirit of the past by preserving its heritage, we avoid using modern tools. The only materials used will be wood, clay, reed, straw and willow rods. Concrete tasks will be:

• the maintenance of gardens and green spaces
• repairing walls and roofs made of clay and reeds
• the construction of a simple wooden shelter
At the same time, there are numerous opportunities for the participants to try out historical craft techniques and gain experience in working with natural building materials.
If there are disruptions during the main work, smaller tasks can also be carried out on the grounds, for example in garden maintenance, building a clay oven or creating wattle fences.

Description of location and leisure:
The municipality of Kirchheim b. München is located in southeastern Germany (Bavaria) to the east of the state capital in the district of Munich and has excellent public transport connections to the city. Around 14,000 people currently live in the municipal districts of Kirchheim, Heimstetten and Hausen.
All everyday facilities are available locally. You will find several supermarkets, restaurants, bars and bakeries nearby. When the weather is nice, you can spend the day at the Heimstettener See in the immediate vicinity of the Bajuwarenhof.
Munich Central Station is only 20 minutes away by S-Bahn. Other destinations in the foothills of the Alps can be reached by train.

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: MUC in Muenchen (Munchen/Munich),Germany
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Nearest Train stop: Heimstetten Suitable train station: München Hauptbahnhof Suitable international bus stops: München (munich)
Meeting Point and Time: Meeting point: Please try to arrive between 1pm and 7pm in Kirchheim bei München. From Munich, take the S2 in the direction of Erding to the Heimstetten stop (journey time from Munich main station to Heimstetten: 26 minutes). The MVV regional bus 263 takes a further 10 minutes to the center of Kirchheim, from where the apartment is just a few minutes' walk away.

Description of accommodation and food:
For the duration of the project, the Workcamp participants will be accommodated in a flat in the industrial zone of Kirchheim. It is a 120m² 4-room flat with a kitchen and a bathroom in each room. The rooms are each furnished with camp beds. Please bring your own sleeping bag and a pillow if needed. It is also possible to barbecue or cook over an open fire on the grounds of the open-air museum.
The route from the accommodation to the open-air museum is easy to manage on foot or by bus. Food will be purchased using the camp budget, and everyone will take turns cooking and cleaning. To reduce our carbon footprint, we encourage volunteers to consume less meat and try more sustainable dishes.

English

First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: Yes
Available vegetarian food: Yes
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
WWF Crotone runs the CELA Center for Environmental Education and Legality in San Leonardo di Cutro, a small town on the Calabrian coast. The area is famous for its beaches where turtles lay their eggs and for the presence of other areas of important naturalistic interest. The center works in cooperation with local authorities and nonprofit organizations to manage the Caporizzuto marine protected area, maintain a Turtle Hospital, and monitor and clean local beaches.

Description of work:
Coordinated by WWF volunteers and staff, the volunteers will assist with tasks such as cleaning beaches and monitoring protected areas. Volunteers will learn how property confiscated from the mafia is used for social purposes.

Description of location and leisure:
The area is one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Italy, the location of the second largest European marine protected area, surrounded by several European areas of environmental interest. The inland mountains are home to several river areas with waterfalls and picturesque lakes.

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: SUF in Lamezia Terme,Italy
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Lamezia Terme
Meeting Point and Time: At Lamezia Terme airport or train station (both are close to each other)

Description of accommodation and food:
Accommodation will be in shared rooms at CELA itself, and volunteers will cook for themselves with the help of the leader and food provided by the organisation.

English, Italian

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Extra fee: 10 EUR
First Language: English
Second Language: Italian
Description of specific requirements: Volunteers must be able to swim and be ready to work also early in the morning and during warm weather.Extra fee of euro10 is due to support the logistic on the arrival/departure day

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Open Houses. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and revitalisation of historic buildings through volunteer-driven initiatives. It emerged from grassroots efforts to restore abandoned heritage sites in East Germany and has since expanded into a European network fostering heritage conservation, cultural exchange, and community engagement.
The organisation believes that heritage should be actively lived, not just preserved as static monuments. By creating open spaces where people from diverse backgrounds can collaborate, Open Houses promotes a participatory approach to heritage conservation. Through international workcamps, training courses, and long-term volunteer programmes, participants engage in hands-on restoration, sustainable site management, and skill-building activities.
Volunteering is at the heart of Open Houses fostering a spirit of collective effort, learning, and cultural exchange. The organisation provides opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to contribute to meaningful projects, offering hands-on experiences that promote teamwork, self-reliance, and cross-cultural understanding. Through workcamps, mid-term volunteering, and leadership programmes, participants develop practical skills, engage with local communities, and take an active role in maintaining shared spaces. By creating non-commercial, inclusive environments, Open Houses. encourages personal growth, social responsibility, and the strengthening of international networks based on collaboration and mutual respect.
As the parent organisation of European Heritage Volunteers, Open Houses also plays a key role in coordinating conservation projects across Europe, supporting grassroots initiatives, and advocating for heritage as a shared cultural responsibility beyond national borders.

Description of work:
Lohra Castle, with its centuries-old architecture and vast natural surroundings, is not only a site of historical significance but also a living, functioning place that requires continuous care and attention. This workcamp offers volunteers the opportunity to actively contribute to the sustainable management of the castle, ensuring that its grounds remain accessible, welcoming, and well preserved. While this workcamp does not involve hands-on heritage conservation interventions, it plays an equally essential role in the long-term care of the site, allowing future visitors and guests to experience and appreciate Lohra Castle as a harmoniously maintained historic and natural space.
The volunteers will engage in seasonal maintenance tasks, including mowing and collecting overgrown grass, clearing organic material from public areas, and ensuring that the castle’s open spaces remain well-kept. These tasks are crucial for the aesthetic and functional upkeep of the historic ensemble, preserving the visual integrity of the castle and its surroundings. The work also extends to the general maintenance of communal spaces and halls, contributing to the overall experience of visitors who use the castle for cultural events, educational programmes, and retreats. The income generated from these activities is directly reinvested into the castle’s conservation and educational projects, meaning that the work of volunteers directly supports heritage preservation efforts, even if not through conservation itself.
Beyond the practical tasks, the workcamp offers a unique and immersive experience. When the castle closes its doors to the public in the evenings, it becomes the volunteers' home, a place where they can experience the privilege of inhabiting a medieval site. In this way, they take on the role of stewards, caring for the space as if it were their own. The experience encourages a sense of responsibility, ownership, and connection to heritage, reinforcing the idea that heritage sites thrive not only through large-scale restoration projects but also through the daily care and

Description of location and leisure:
Lohra Castle, located in northern Thuringia, Germany, stands as one of the region’s most representative medieval fortifications located in the vicinity of important trade routes that connected the medieval world of central Europe. Though its present form is modest, the castle continues to command a striking position within the hilly landscape near a natural reserve. With a history spanning over a thousand years, the site reflects multiple layers of architectural evolution, shaped by shifting political, economic, and social contexts over the centuries.
The architectural ensemble of Lohra Castle presents a rich assortment of historical styles, with elements dating back to the 11th century. Among its most remarkable features is a Romanesque double-floored chapel from the 12th century, an exceptional structure that highlights early medieval religious architecture. Traces of medieval fortifications and towers, as well as a Renaissance-era manor house, further illustrate the site’s transformation from a medieval defensive stronghold into a more residential and agricultural complex.
Despite its historical significance, Lohra Castle was abandoned for several decades, leading to neglect and structural deterioration. In the 1990s, the site was rediscovered and revitalised through the efforts of Open Houses, which has since used the castle as a base for heritage conservation, cultural initiatives, and international collaboration. Today, it serves as a centre for hands-on restoration projects organised by Open Houses´ daughter organisation European Heritage Volunteers, as well as training courses organised by partner educational institutions, and volunteer-driven maintenance efforts such as this workcamp, welcoming participants from across the world to engage with its unique built heritage.

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: BER in Berlin,Germany
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Next towns: Bleicherode (6 km), Nordhausen (20 km), Erfurt (75 km) Region: Thuringia Next bus station: Großlohra, Friedrichslohra/Wartehalle Next railway stations: Gebra/Hainleite (5 km), Wolkramshausen (12 km). Next airports: Leipzig/Halle (LEJ, 155 km), Frankfurt/Main (FRA, 280 km), Berlin (BER, 300 km)
Meeting Point and Time: Information about the meeting point will be provided in the infosheet

Description of accommodation and food:
Accommodation at Open Houses projects reflects the organisation’s ethos of simplicity, shared responsibility, and community spirit. Volunteers stay in rustic but fair conditions, often within the historic sites they are helping to maintain. While the facilities are basic, they provide all essential necessities, including shared rooms, communal kitchens, and sanitary facilities. A key aspect of the experience is the collective preparation of meals—participants take turns cooking, introducing dishes from their home countries, and fostering a spirit of camaraderie through shared meals. This collaborative approach strengthens bonds among volunteers, making the experience as much about cultural exchange as it is about practical work. Food is fully provided as part of the programme, ensuring that volunteers do not face additional costs. Importantly, Open Houses does not use the fees participants pay to finance the projects; these funds remain with their sending organisations, reinforcing the programme’s non-commercial and volunteer-driven nature.

English

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First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Documents the applicants have to provide:

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Founded in 2005, SEEDS Iceland is an Icelandic non-governmental, non-profit volunteer organisation designed to promote intercultural understanding, environmental protection and awareness through nature conservation, social and cultural volunteer work in Iceland.
SEEDS work closely with local communities, local authorities, individuals and other Icelandic associations to develop projects in partnership, aimed at fulfilling an identified need, and to give vital assistance to established initiatives. Projects are designed to be mutually beneficial to all involved: the volunteers and participants, the local hosting communities and Iceland as a whole.

Description of work:
This project is located on the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula, we will be based in the town
of Grundarfjörður, working on diverse tasks related to nature, environment and outdoor recreation.
The main tasks of the project will be environmentally related, such as planting trees and other vegetation;maintenance or infrastructure tasks such as creating and fixing walking paths in the recreational areas of the town and social tasks as: painting and fixing fences and play structures for the local school or kindergarten.
The tree-planting project is very important for biodiversity and to provide shelter from the wind; while the well maintained paths enable people to visit these amazing areas without damaging the
surroundings and in addition SEEDS volunteers’ work helps to improve safety for visitors. The group can be split up for different projects, but it will never be less than two working together.
The working day normally runs from 09:00 - 17:00 with breaks for lunch and coffee. No previous experience is necessary but the work is demanding and might require a good physical condition. As it is outdoors work, volunteers shall be ready to adapt and be flexible, as depending on the weather, the work plan might change with short notice or the group may not be able to perform some of the tasks or activities planned.
Volunteers need to be prepared for working outdoors, be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and bring warm winter clothes as the tasks take place outside and it could get rather cold even in summer. Bring warm under-layers, waterproofs, walking shoes/boots, a good sleeping bag, hat, scarves and gloves.

Description of location and leisure:
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a region in Western Iceland, located between Reykjavík and the
Westfjords. The area is a popular destination amongst tourists and locals alike.
The Peninsula is known for incredibly beautiful and dramatic landscapes, and a common knowledge amongst Icelanders is that the area is the only part of Iceland where you can see all of the unique natural elements in one place. In other words, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula has everything to offer, from untouched lava fields, tall volcanoes, mystical glaciers and black beaches to white beaches, a National Park and hazardous cliffs along the coastline.

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: KEF in Reykjavik,Iceland
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): BSI bus station
Meeting Point and Time: Meeting time will be 9:00 am on June 23 at SEEDS Office. We will return to Reykjavík in the late evening of July 4.

Description of accommodation and food:
SEEDS volunteers will live and sleep in the facilities of the local elementary school in shared
rooms. The facilities are basic with an equipped kitchen and bathrooms in the school, while the showers will be at the local swimming pool. Please bring your own sleeping bag, swim gear and towel.
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 ing

English

* 현장납부비용 : 350 EUR
Extra fee: 350 EUR
First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Volunteers should be motivated to experience life in a very isolated but extremely beautiful part of Iceland. Weather in Iceland is unpredictable and it can be cold or rainy even in summer. Participants should bring good walking shoes, hiking boots, working clothes, warm clothes, rainproof coats, scarves, gloves and hats. Free time activities in the area include hikes or walks in the surroundings.
Documents the applicants have to provide:

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1)아이슬란드 항공권 & 미니버스
아이슬란드 수도(Reykjavik) 이외의 지역에서 개최되는 워크캠프의 경우 캠프 기간 전후로 최소 하루의 여유를 두고 항공권을 준비하시기 바랍니다.
아울러 아이슬란드는 대중교통이 발달되어 있지 않아 아이슬란드 기관에서는 수도 이외의 지역에서 개최되는 워크캠프의 참가자에게는 저렴한 가격의 교통수단(미니버스)를 제공하고 있습니다. 참가자들과 미팅포인트에서 만나 함께 캠프 개최지까지 미니버스로 이동하며, 미니버스 관련 내용은 합격 후 인포싯(infosheet)을 통해 안내 드립니다.
2)자유시간
아이슬란드 워크캠프는 다른 국가의 워크캠프에 비해 참가자들의 자유시간이 많은 편입니다. 자유시간은 캠프 리더와 참가자 간의 상의 하에 결정(문화 교류, 근교 여행, 휴식 등)될 수 있습니다.
3)방한복 구비
아이슬란드는 비바람이 잦고 한 여름을 제외하고는 날씨가 매우 춥습니다. 따라서 방한복 및 방수복을 준비해 가시고, 여름에도 긴 소매의 옷을 가져가시는 것이 좋습니다.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
We are organizing this project in cooperation with Demre Municipality and Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. Antalya Metropolitan Municipality is a successful municipality in social municipality and supports International Voluntary Service. For more information about the location: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycia

Description of work:
Volunteers will conduct environmental and cultural studies in DEMRE, one of the current parts of the ancient Lycian Civilization. Maritime and sea trade have become a culture of thousands of years in this region since the Lycian and Phoenician civilizations, and for this reason a cabotage festival is held every year. Volunteers will take part in the preparation and organization of the festival.
They will also be involved in the cleaning and arrangement of the famous Lycian Way. The ancient Lycian Way is under threat due to highway construction in the region. The work to be done by the volunteers will raise awareness. The region is also the region of the Caretta sea turtles. There are also auxiliary works related to turtles.
There are many ancient structures and natural beauties in Demre that volunteers can visit and contribute to.

Description of location and leisure:
Antalya is one of the most touristic cities in Turkey. There are countless historical and natural beauties worth seeing in this region. It has world-famous beaches. Antalya airport is a very busy airport. You can probably find a flight here from where you are or come with a transfer in Istanbul. There are many sightseeing and cultural activities waiting for you in Antalya.
DEMRE is a beautiful district of the Antalya: Please visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demre

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: AYT in Antalya,Turkey
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Demre Bus Terminal
Meeting Point and Time: To be confirmed. Local transportation support would be available.

Description of accommodation and food:
Volunteers will stay in a dormitory in the municipality's guesthouse. Due to the warm Mediterranean climate, the rooms have air conditioning. There is a bathroom, toilet, kitchen and common area. Volunteers will prepare their own breakfast, and lunch and dinner will be provided by the municipality.

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본 워크캠프 신청을 위해서는 영문지원동기서를 별도로 제출하셔야 합니다. 신청서의 Motivation과 별도로 해당 워크캠프 활동 내용을 바탕으로 구체적인 참가동기, 관련 경험 등을 영문으로 작성한 지원동기서(Motivation Letter)를 신청서 작성 시 첨부해주시기 바랍니다.
▶파일형식: Microsoft Word
▶파일이름: 워크캠프 코드-영문이름(ML)
(ex. EST08-Gildong_HONG(ML).docx)
▶분량: 1장(자유양식)
▶첨부방법: 신청서 상의 ATTACHING FILE에 첨부

First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: -Passport Copy -Motivational Letter -Swimming Ability
Documents the applicants have to provide: Motivation letter,

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:

This is the perfect project for people loving simple life and outdoor activities in the mountains. It is surrounded by beautiful nature with high moors, forests and mountain pastures. You will stay in a mountain hut and improve a hiking hut. The village attracts many tourists, hikers in summer and people doing Nordic skiing during winter. Parts of this fantastic landscape are a nature protected area. Therefore, it is very important to make it accessible to people but at the same time, it is important to make the paths attractive and guide visitors so that they don’t leave the established paths and damage the nature. Part of this experience at hiking there is being able to have spaces to rest. The Neumannshütte, that you will help renovate, is one of them. To make the experience more unique, the village has decided to build a panoramic swing to swing into the landscape and to be used on social media.

Description of work:

You will work on the "Hochtalsteig" (High Valley Trail), a 16km award-winning circular hiking trail through the heights of the Black Forest with beautiful views. There is the Neumannshütte, a hiking/shelter hut, situated at a wonderful vantage point above our valley and directly on the much-travelled ‘Hochtalsteig’ premium hiking trail. This hut needs to be renovated. On top of that, you will help to build the panoramic swing. Specific tasks include:

• Replacing the wood panelling: Remove old wood panelling, cut new wood to size and seal it with protective coating.
• Upgrading the barbecue area: Create new seating made of wood or natural stone.
• Building the panoramic swing: Prepare the site, manufacture, assemble and secure the wooden swing and create a visual design as an ‘insta-spot’ with panoramic orientation.

You will work under the professional guidance of staff from the municipal service department. But please be aware that autumn can be cold and windy in the mountains – so please be prepared for long outdoor activities.

Description of location and leisure:

Bernau is located in the highest part of the black forest. The accommodation is at an altitude of more than 1.000m. As many tourists visit the area in summer and winter, you can find many attractive places, sights and leisure time offers. But of course the nature is the highlight in itself. A perfect camp for nature lovers!

The nearest airport: ZRH in Zurich,Switzerland
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Next train stations: Seebrugg or Waldshut Next international bus stop: Freiburg
Meeting Point and Time: The place is quite isolated and approx. 3 km from the tiny village, but by chance there is a bus stop for hikers nearby called “Rotes Kreuz, Bernau im Schwarzwald”. Please check www.bahn.com for a connection from anywhere in Germany to this bus stop. There is a bus every two hours on Sunday afternoons. But the last bus of the day arrives already at 6pm. Please do your best to arrange your travel in a way that you can reach the campsite with public transport.

Description of accommodation and food:

This info will be updated soon!

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:

This project is an incredible opportunity for the Horb Youth Department and IBG to collaborate for a third time! They are looking forward to working with you and improve the infrastructure of community nurseries and schools. Some spaces need a bit of attention and care, and with your help, they can be transformed into welcoming places where children and young people in the community can thrive. This year the main focus will be on building a recycling station in the kindergartens. The goal is to establish an effective recycling system but also to help raise awareness about the importance of recycling and spark the interest in children on engaging with environmental issues from an early age. You will collaborate alongside the municipality, youth welfare office and other helpers to make sustainable public spaces useful for new generations.

Description of work:

The community of Horb is counting on your help to build a Recycling Station for kids. In addition you will help to extend and improve other parts of the town’s public infrastructure. Your specific tasks will be:

- Construction of a recycling station in two municipal kindergartens
- Renovation of a tool shed (woodworking tasks)
- Renovation of the playground area in a kindergarten
- Renovation of the care centre building in a primary school

The work will be led by a professional instructor, so no previous experience is needed. You will work 30 hours per week, between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday with a lunchbreak. You will also be divided in smaller groups throughout the days to effectively complete the different tasks.

Description of location and leisure:

Horb am Neckar is a beautiful town of 25.300 inhabitants, located on the banks on the Neckar River and surrounded by green hills. Horb is about 900 years old! You will feel its long history when exploring the town center. With its church overlooking the town, charming half-timbered houses, old towers, gates and narrow alleys, Horb offers many picturesque sights. On weekends make sure you explore other areas of the region! There are nearby hiking opportunities in the Black Forest. You can also easily reach cities like Tübingen (30 min) or Stuttgart (50 min) or visit Lake Constance (2 to 2.5h) by regional train. The local community is willing to provide plenty of recommendations and spend time with the group on your free time to help you discover their beautiful region.

The nearest airport: STR in Stuttgart,Germany
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Horb
Meeting Point and Time: Please, you should try to arrive at Horb train station between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the 28.06.25. You can check for connections from anywhere to Horb on www.bahn.com/en or https://www.thetrainline.com/

Description of accommodation and food:

You will be staying at Horb’s Culture Centre “Kloster” (Marktplatz 28, 72160 Horb) with camp beds provided for sleeping. Please make sure to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow if needed. A Kitchen is available at the Stone House (Hirschgasse 8, 72160 Horb), including a dining room. For shower facilities, you will need to walk approximately 4-5 minutes to the town’s indoor swimming pool.

The group of volunteers will be responsible for meal preparation, which includes grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning up afterward. Food will be purchased with the camp budget and tasks will be distributed during the first days to ensure everyone participates. Food will be purchased using the camp budget, and everyone will take turns cooking and cleaning. In order to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet, we encourage volunteers to reduce meat and explore other more sustainable dishes.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:

The Cultural Organisation of Tipula pursues to provide the residences for artists from various fields and develop the activity based on the needs of the creative work. They also organize concerts, camps and events in Tipula and further productions of publications and exhibitions. The organization upkeeps an old garden of self-grown and near-by produced food, surrounded by forests, old farmland and wheatfields. Their goal is to reach out to create international bonds, to enhance ecological values and sustainable, environmentally friendly way of life. This camp is a part of the project European Youth in Action: policymakers for climate justice, supported by the CERV programme, improving competences in concrete actions for climate justice. The horizontal theme of this camp is sustainability, greenwashing and circular economy.

Description of work:

During the first week of the camp the volunteers will do gardening work and prepare for the Open Gardens -event. During the second week the participants will renovate and paint old barn doors. The volunteers will get to know the sustainable way of living of the host organisation and learn more about the themes of the camp through tasks and activities.

Description of location and leisure:

Tipula is a small village, surrounded by forests and agricultural land. The nearest cities are Laitila, Rauma and Turku. The west coast of Finland is the oldest part of the country. There are many historical towns for the volunteers to visit, as well as beautiful nature to explore.

The nearest airport: HEL in Helsinki,Finland
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Laitila
Meeting Point and Time: The closest airports are Helsinki-Vantaa and Turku. Laitila is 3,5h from Helsinki and 1h from Turku by bus. You can also arrive in Helsinki or Turku by ferry.

Description of accommodation and food:

The accommodation will be organized in rooms of 2-4 people. There will be a shared sauna, shower and toilets. The volunteers will cook their own meals in small teams.

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Description of specific requirements: The volunteers need travel insurance for the duration of their stay. The camp is not suitable for volunteers with allergy to animals as there are cats and dogs in the camp area. The EYA project is primarily targeted to European volunteers. Volunteers traveling by land (bus or train) for most of their journey will be eligible for a travel grant up to 100euro.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Association "Rural center Owl" is an organization founded in 2014. with the goal of doing good to both, local community in the municipality of Sremska Mitrovica and to all the species, which are very present in this rural area (the accent is, you will guess, on birds, and especially one, what is its name...it is connected with wisdom...wait, wait, I have it...owl, yes, exactly, hehe). In order to achieve that they participated in many projects with countless partners from abroad and from Serbia. Their activities are usually education of youth (but not only, we can always learn something new), numerous volunteering actions of cleaning the surroundings, monitoring the birds, counting the specific ones, promoting rural tourism with respect to the local eco-system.
Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) was founded in 1976. Our main aims are environmental protection and education, promotion of sustainable development, work with young people in an international context, promotion of scientific creativity and voluntarism and its values. Voluntary Service of Serbia is a volunteer exchange service center founded in 1990 as one of the sectors of YRS.

Description of work:
This project will be very rich in what will be done during the stay. Firstly, volunteers will make and then position houses for birds. Also, they will prepare info-tables (boards) that will be put on some locations (local eco-center and few other important points). The stars of the project, owls, will have their winter areas arranged, since they need to do the general cleaning from time to time (luckily for them, volunteers will do that instead of themselves; what can we say-they are noblesse of the area and that oblige...the others, hehe). Arranging of the river coast, as well as some cleaning of the local beach will also take place. For the end, formation of local eco-garden in the bio-center "Green Zasavica". Can anybody wish for something more from a beautiful workcamp?

Description of location and leisure:
The project will be situated in the cute village of Zasavica (pronounced: "Zasavitsa"). It is typical agricultural settlement in this part of Serbia, since there are houses, taken-care-of gardens in front, big fields for different land cultures in the back. It is not big, but it has its charm.
In extremely near surrounding is the "Special natural reserve of Zasavica", protected area with huge number of species of flora and fauna (Ranunculus lingua, Hottonia palustris, as well as rarer Triturus dobrogicus, to name just a few)! Also, we shouldn't forget classics like Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) and beaver (Castor fiber), which was re-introduced in 2005. into these lands after 100 years of absence. It is good to mention that the cheese made of donkey milk is being made in the reserve, so if you get the chance to taste just a piece (we will see what we can do about that), know that you will be offered with the gift of 70 euros (hehe, really, 1 kilo costs around 1300 euros at the market).
Interesting can be that the village is only 12,67 (depending on location) km away from Sremska Mitrovica, once one of 4 capitals of the mighty Roman empire (together with Rome, Constantinopolis and Mediolanum-Milano; it was called Sirmium back then). There are still some remnants in city museums that remind the passenger of glorious past, although it should be said that the town itself even today looks really beautiful (it is just not that big as the rest of its imperial companions, hehe; who ever heard of Sirmium outside of Serbia, Yugoslavia and history-professors, not even them all know; well, you might now have even the chance to visit it). Fun fact-9 Roman emperors were born there.
For the end, important river of Sava passes by, so numerous beaches can be visited regularly, to have some refreshment in the hot days!
Needless to say really, but keep in mind that locals will be very happy to welcome you, so patience with language barriers and good mood are always nice to have!

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: BEG in Belgrade (Beograd),Yugoslavia
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Sremska Mitrovica
Meeting Point and Time: It is very easy to reach Sremska Mitrovica from Belgrade (one hour with busses or trains). All precise informationS will be in the Infosheet.

Description of accommodation and food:
The accommodation will be in the local bio-center and the food will be prepared from domestic ingredients (you will see, it is a very fertile zone, of what locals are very proud demonstrating their happiness and creativity in their numerous meals, to conclude-Nobody will be hungry, right the opposite, hehe).

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First Language: English
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: No specific requirements needed, but it will make your life easier if you bring sunscreen, adequate clothes and mosquito repellent as it gets hot and humid during the summer in Serbia. All in all, just that and smile!
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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:

Association for help to the persons that need additional support (persons with some kind of disability) "Voždovac" is non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization that for goal has social inclusion of their users. They work with kids, youth and adult people that have autism, Dawn's syndrome, cerebral paralysis, etc. The intention is to be there to organize their free time, in order to make them closer to the community.

Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) was founded in 1976. Our main aims are environmental protection and education, promotion of sustainable development, work with young people in an international context, promotion of scientific creativity and voluntarism and its values. Voluntary Service of Serbia is a volunteer exchange service center founded in 1990 as one of the sectors of YRS.

Description of work:

Volunteers will spend mornings in various activities with the members that Association supports. There will be artistic tasks (mosaics), educational (some workshops), sports... After the lunch, together with the users, volunteers will walk in city center visiting main museums (National one, Nikola Tesla museum, Ethnographic...).

Volunteers will also dedicate some time to keep the school clean.

The main aim is to be there to meet the people that don't have that many opportunities for that in regular life, so the good will is really something that will help immensely!

Description of location and leisure:

Camp is taking place in Belgrade, just few kilometers from historic center with the good connection of free public transport (20 minutes, by bus). As one of the most ancient cities in Europe, Serbian and once-Yugoslavian capital has a lot to offer. Streets full of friendly people, galleries, caffes, museums, parks, clubs, monuments, fortress that looks at two mighty European rivers (Sava and Danube)-it is all made so that people can appreciate the Life more (to say it poetically). Many activities will be part of the project, but volunteers will also have some free-time, that they can use as it suits them.

The only things that would be nice to bring with you are patience and smile, all the rest is of secondary importance!

The nearest airport: BEG in Belgrade (Beograd),Yugoslavia
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Belgrade bus station
Meeting Point and Time: The meeting point is not set yet, it will be given in the Infosheet.

Description of accommodation and food:

Volunteers will be accommodated in the school dormitory for the pupils with difficulties (disabilities) in rooms with 2 or 3 beds and bathroom. Since it is a time of holidays, rooms will be empty, but some kids will be there to join the activities.

Provided food will be prepared by volunteers in the dormitory's kitchen.

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Description of specific requirements: There are no specific requirements, but it will make your life easier if you bring sunscreen, adequate clothes and mosquito repellent as it gets hot and humid during the summer in Serbia.

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