Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The project takes place on the grounds of the VJf meeting centre. Here, we hold our own seminars for our voluntary ecological year and for our Weltwärts projects throughout the year, as well as other work camps, training courses for camp leaders and return seminars. In addition, guests such as school classes or groups take advantage of the proximity to Berlin in the midst of nature and right by the lake.

Description of work:
We have a lot planned for this year, which is why we are holding two spring camps in 2026. We need your help to get our VJF meeting place ‘Krimnitzer Weg’ ready for the coming season. The tasks include improving the accessibility of the meeting place, tidying up and removing leaves and branches from the grounds. In addition, various other activities may be required to improve the grounds, such as renovating and painting the building. However, the main task is to build a new fire pit with seating.

Description of location and leisure:
Location
You will be staying at the ‘Project and Meeting Centre’ of the VJF. The small bungalow village is located directly on the shore of the ‘Langer See’ lake in Berlin. It is a quiet place on the outskirts of Berlin with good connections to the centre of the capital.
Leisure time
Leisure activities will be discussed and decided upon by the participants at the beginning of the camp. Excursions to Berlin and the surrounding area are planned. Please find out in advance what you would like to see in Berlin and bring your suggestions with you!

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: BER in Berlin,Germany
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): The nearest station is Berlin Adlergestell/Vetschauer Allee Take the S 8 to Grünau and the Tram 68 in the direction of Alt-Schmöckwitz Look it up again: https://www.bvg.de/en/connections/connection-search

Description of accommodation and food:
Accommodation
You will stay in one of the heated bungalows at the youth and meeting centre. There are six bungalows in total, each equipped with a bathroom with shower and toilet. Bed linen is provided, so you do not need to bring a sleeping bag.
Food
Meals are prepared in alternating cooking groups in a large kitchen in the main building. Feel free to bring simple recipes from your home country that you can cook together with the other participants during your stay. Vegan and vegetarian options are, of course, provided.

English

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:
The project takes place on the grounds of the VJf meeting centre. Here, we hold our own seminars for our voluntary ecological year and for our "Weltwärts" projects throughout the year, as well as other work camps, training courses for camp leaders and return seminars. In addition, guests such as school classes or groups take advantage of the proximity to Berlin in the midst of nature and right by the lake.

Description of work:
We have a lot planned for this year, which is why we are holding two spring camps in 2026. We need your help to get our VJF meeting place ‘Krimnitzer Weg’ ready for the coming season. The tasks include improving the accessibility of the meeting place, tidying up and removing leaves and branches from the grounds. In addition, various other activities may be required to improve the grounds, such as renovating and painting the building. The main tasks will be to repair the riverside promenade. Remove ivy and undergrowth and beautify the area – ideally with some comfortable seating.
We also want to work on the herb garden.

Description of location and leisure:
Location
You will be staying at the ‘Project and Meeting Centre’ of the VJF. The small bungalow village is located directly on the shore of the ‘Langer See’ lake in Berlin. It is a quiet place on the outskirts of the capital with good connections to the city center.
https://vjf.de/begegnungsstaette/objektbeschreibung/
Leisure time
Leisure activities will be discussed and decided upon by the participants at the beginning of the camp. Excursions to Berlin and the surrounding area are planned. Please find out in advance what you would like to see in Berlin and bring your suggestions with you!

[Travel Information]
The nearest airport: BER in Berlin,Germany
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): The nearest station is Berlin Adlergestell/Vetschauer Allee. Take the S 8 to Grünau and the Tram 68 in the direction of Alt-Schmöckwitz Look it up again: https://www.bvg.de/en/connections/connection-search

Description of accommodation and food:
Accommodation:
You will stay in one of the heated bungalows at the youth and meeting centre. There are six bungalows in total, each equipped with a bathroom with shower and toilet. Bed linen is provided, so you do not need to bring a sleeping bag.
Food:
Meals are prepared in alternating cooking groups in a large kitchen in the main building. Feel free to bring simple recipes from your home country that you can cook together with the other participants during your stay. Vegan and vegetarian options are, of course, provided.

English

First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: Yes
Available vegetarian food: Yes
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:
Since 1990, NiG has been bringing together socially engaged youth and dedicated volunteers to organize and run international work camps in Germany, as well as multilateral youth exchanges both at home and abroad. As part of a global network, we also connect young people with meaningful projects through our partner organizations worldwide.

Over the years, thousands of participants from 42 countries have collaborated on impactful initiatives. With more than 800 work camps completed, we continue to create opportunities for cultural exchange, learning, and social engagement.
In our multi-week camps, volunteers contribute to essential and much-needed projects in various fields, including:

> Environmental conservation and sustainability
> Working with children and youth
> Arts and culture
> Preservation of historical landmarks

Description of work:
Volunteers will renovate the archaeological nature trail by creating a new walking path and designing informational boards. The trail passes by many fascinating natural and historical features. Additionally, volunteers will help maintain public parks to make the area more accessible and educational for visitors.

Lohmen

Description of location and leisure:
Lohmen is a picturesque village in Mecklenburg- Western Pomerania, surrounded by untouched nature and several nature parks. With around 850 inhabitants, it offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is particularly charming due to its historical landmarks, which provide insights into the region’s long history, as well as various recreational opportunities—
including a labyrinth, sports fields, and an archaeological nature trail.

Description of accommodation and food:
ACCOMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a youth club located in a former kindergarten.

FOOD:
Meals will be prepared by the
volunteers themselves.

English

Number of total volunteers: 8
Number of places available for male volunteers: 4
Number of places available for female volunteers: 4
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 2
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 1
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: No

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Since 1990, NiG has been bringing together socially engaged youth and dedicated volunteers to organize and run international work camps in Germany, as well as multilateral youth exchanges both at home and abroad. As part of a global network, we also connect young people with meaningful projects through our partner organizations worldwide.

Over the years, thousands of participants from 42 countries have collaborated on impactful initiatives. With more than 800 work camps completed, we continue to create opportunities for cultural exchange, learning, and social engagement.
In our multi-week camps, volunteers contribute to essential and much-needed projects in various fields, including:

> Environmental conservation and sustainability
> Working with children and youth
> Arts and culture
> Preservation of historical landmarks

Description of work:
Volunteers will help preserve the remaining bunker structures from World War II by cutting grass, clearing pathways, and making the remnants more visible to the community. These bunkers and their history give Peenemünde its unique character. By contributing to this project, volunteers help to preserve an important part of German history so that it is not forgotten.

Peenemünde

Description of location and leisure:
LOCATION:
The town of Peenemünde, with around 400 inhabitants and surrounded by untouched nature, has a rich and eventful history. It is located in the northern part of the island of Usedom and is best known for the first successful rocket launch into space. During the Nazi era, Peenemünde was home to Europe’s largest research center, where "secret weapons" such as the V2 rocket were developed. Today, the Historical-Technical Museum, located in the former power plant, serves as a reminder of this period and critically examines the site's history and its legacy from the National Socialist era.

LEISURE:
Excursions are possible, such as visits to the beach or a short trip to Świnoujście in Poland. Bicycles are available.

The nearest airport: BER

Description of accommodation and food:
ACCOMODATION:
Volunteers will stay in cozy vintage trailers on the grounds of a youth hostel. Pillows, blankets, and mattresses will be provided.

FOOD:
Volunteers will be served freshly cooked meals, including vegetarian options.
Dinner will be warm; sandwiches for lunch and breakfast.

English

Number of total volunteers: 8
Number of places available for male volunteers: 4
Number of places available for female volunteers: 4
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 2
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 1
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The ijgd have been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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Description of work:
Berlin is known for its culture, energy and offering great adventures. In this project, you will also experience some of the quieter sides of the city that only a few people get to see. You are actively engaged in the preservation of the culture of remembrance. Specifically, you are dedicated to the repair and maintenance of graves of victims of war and tyranny (German and non-German soldiers and civilians) at the state-owned cemetery in Berlin-Heiligensee war gravesite. This workcamp is an opportunity to get to know the heritage of the past and learn more about how to promote a culture of peace through memorialisation and remembrance. Your work includes very practical tasks like cleaning the graves and grave marker frames. You and your team will help, among other things, to renew and clear grassy areas, as well as clean grave markers and concrete frames.

Berlin, Heiligensee

Description of location and leisure:
You will be accommodated at Gruppenhaus Zeltlagerplatz Heiligensee, Berlin (more infos here: https://zev-berlin.com/gruppenhaus/) At the accommodation you can make yourselves comfortable and enjoy a great time together slightly outside of the buzz of the big city. Berlin offers many great opportunities. After your work assignment, you can explore Berlin's city center, visit museums or simply relax at a lake. Your accommodation is also a great place to calm down and chill after an active day. In order to be able to pursue the diverse interests of your group, you will be provided with a city ticket for the duration of the camp, which will allow you to use public transportation throughout the city. If Berlin isn't enough for you, you can also get to other cities like Potsdam and Dresden super quickly or take a day trip to the Baltic.

You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.

Please Note: Self-organization is also a key point of the camp during your daily camp routines. Shopping, cooking, and cleaning are all planned and done independently within the group. Each participant is expected to take part in the CCC (cooking-cleaning-crew). The advantage is, of course, that you will have the opportunity to eat international dishes and cuisine at every meal and realize that cleaning yourselves can lead to a great deal of fun in the group.

Meeting Point and Time: Meeting point and time: 26.06.2026 at the Accommodation you will discuss the details with your group leaders.
More Information about train and bus connections: www.bahn.com or https://www.bvg.de/en
The nearest airport: BER
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): BER (Berlin airport)
Berlin-Hauptbahnhof or Berlin-Gesundbrunnen (for long-distance and international trains)
We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, car share or bicycle that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.

Description of accommodation and food:
You will cook together. Money for food will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please state any intolerances during registration.
Please Note: Self-organization is also a key point of the camp during your daily camp routines. Shopping, cooking, and cleaning are all planned and done independently within the group.
Each participant is expected to take part in the CCC (cooking-cleaning-crew). The advantage is, of course, that you will have the opportunity to eat international dishes and cuisine at every meal and realize that cleaning yourselves can lead to a great deal of fun in the group.

English

* 현장납부비용 : 50 EUR
Number of total volunteers: 12
Number of places available for male volunteers: 5
Number of places available for female volunteers: 7
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 2
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 4
Extra fee: 50 EUR
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Participants should be fit enough for physical work outside. Please be aware that the workcamp is an opportunity for you to meet interesting people within your project and have a good time together. If you plan on exploring Berlin alone or with other friends, please plan to stay a bit longer after the workcamp.
The 50€ extra fee is for the public transport (Berlin city ticket)

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Jugendhof Bessunger Forst e.V. is a non-profit children's and youth centre and one of the oldest self-managed establishments in Germany. Situated in the forest on the outskirts of the city of Darmstadt, we maintain the tradition of a place of learning and leisure close to nature and life with down-to-earth, resource-saving accommodation. For over forty years, groups of children, young people and adults, families, clubs and political initiatives have been coming together here and finding plenty of space to learn, run around, play, relax, meet, develop or simply be outdoors and be together. In spring and summer, we open the “ForstLove Café” on Sundays with a colourful musical programme. Day trippers, city travellers and fresh air fans can relax here in the green idyll of the large grounds. Our offer is aimed in particular at families and people on low incomes and the appreciation of heterogeneity and diversity is very important to us. You can find Jugendhof on the Internet: jugendhof.org.

Description of work:
Once again this year, a craft project will be the focus of the work camp. Together, we will plan and implement practical construction projects for the site, such as building furniture for the group accommodation or constructing ramps and other structural elements to make the centre more accessible. This involves sawing, drilling, screwing and hammering –under expert guidance and with professional tools and machines. No previous craftsmanship skills are required; what is important is an interest in practical work, team spirit and the desire to create something lasting together.
Depending on the course of the project, the group may also become socially active. This means that individual craft projects will not only take place at the youth centre, but may also benefit other inclusive projects and initiatives in the neighbourhood. In this way, your work will support local institutions or groups and contribute to strengthening inclusive structures in a very concrete way.
We are delighted that a group of young people from the region with different disabilities and abilities will be part of the project. Together with the international volunteers, we are forming small teams that can support each other, learn from each other and grow together in the tasks. These mentorships enable an inclusive exchange in which everyone can contribute their individual strengths. Our aim is to create an open and respectful atmosphere in which all participants can actively take part in the work camp and gain new experiences.

Darmstadt

Description of location and leisure:
Region: Jugendhof Bessunger Forst e.V. is located on the edge of the forest between the city of Darmstadt and the village of Roßdorf. The suburban area marks the transition from the Rhine-Main region to the Odenwald low mountain range and is located 30 kilometres south of Frankfurt am Main and 50 kilometres north of the picturesque city of Heidelberg.
Leisure time: The Jugendhof is located on the edge of the Bessunger Forest, which is easy to explore from here. On hot summer days, the shady forest offers a good opportunity to cool off and the wide-open meadows invite you to enjoy a relaxing picnic. You can enjoy meetings in a wooden yurt, which was built from an international workcamp as well. An hour's walk through the woods and meadows takes you to a beautiful bathing lake with a small sandy beach. Darmstadt is also very interesting culturally, as it was one of the centres of European Art Nouveau at the beginning of the 20th century. The “Mathildenhöhe Artists Colony” in Darmstadt has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021. We highly recommend a visit to the impressive and unique site, including the museum and the Orthodox chapel. Fancy more action? Then visit the climbing park high up in the trees with its very different levels of difficulty.

Meeting Point and Time: with train to Darmstadt, with bus to the venue
The nearest airport: FRA
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Terminal Bus Station Bessunger Forst/Jugendhof

Description of accommodation and food:
The volunteers live in our centrally located self-catering house ‘Sharewood Lodge’. In addition to a spacious kitchen and two bathrooms, there are three bedrooms in the house, each with five beds (maximum six). In general, the buildings on the extensive grounds allow for all-day outdoor living.

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: 3
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 2
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: After registration, we require a self-declaration in terms of legal protection for children and vulnerable persons. You will need working clothes, rainwear and if you like swimming gear as well as sturdy closed shoes. Since it can get very cold in the forest at night, even in summer, please bring warm clothes and don't forget your sunscreen. Bed linen will be provided by the house. Please bring your own towels.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Social Media Project Partner : https://www.instagram.com/nuertingen.de/?hl=de
https://de-de.facebook.com/Nuertingen.de/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA2Y6muGpuM
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The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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Description of work:
You support the youth department of the city of Nürtingen with several projects in different parts of the city. Creativity and manual skills are required.
- Old Town Festival
A street festival is taking place in Nürtingen's old town. You will be busy for three days: Day 1: Setting up. Day 2: Helping out at the festival. Day 3: Taking down.
- Sheep pasture
In Nürtingen, there is an association called Wiesenliebe e.V., which grazes seven therapy sheep on orchard meadows near your accommodation. You will carry out a re-grazing campaign, for which you will prepare a new pasture. This means clearing areas for the fence, putting up fences, moving pasture fencing equipment, etc. Afterwards, the sheep will be taken to the new pasture on foot. Finally, you will have a barbecue on the new area together with the association members.
https://www.wiesenliebe.org/
- Landscape conservation
Under the guidance of the Swabian Alb Association (your accommodation host), you will carry out various landscape conservation measures.
- Graffiti wall
The back of a building on the Neckar River is declared a free graffiti wall. You will paint the area white and organise a small inauguration party.
- Construction trailer
You repaint the wooden surface of a construction trailer used for art therapy work.
- Beautification in the Zizishausen district
There are a few creative beautification projects in the Zizishausen district. Among other things, you will design a signpost to your countries and set it up in front of the town hall. You will also saw and paint flowers and figures out of wood and then set them up throughout the town. In addition, you will carry out a few repair works: the seating at the public barbecue area and a few pieces of public fitness equipment need to be restored.

Nürtingen

Description of location and leisure:
Nürtingen has about 41,000 inhabitants and is located on the river Neckar near the Swabian Alb. You will be provided with well-maintained bicycles. Ride through the beautiful landscape, to nearby lakes, along the Neckar or explore the biosphere area at the foot of the Alb. You can reach the outdoor pool in eleven minutes, the city center in eight. There is a direct train connection to the nearby student city of Tübingen with its numerous half-timbered houses. The train takes half an hour to the state capital Stuttgart. Many possibilities await you there: Museums, galleries, shopping, big zoo, planetarium, theater, clubs, vaudeville, etc. The city of Nürtingen invites you to various activities. Among them is an excursion with minibuses. You will visit a castle on the Swabian Alb and make a cave crossing. You will also meet young people from Nürtingen. The members of the youth council are eager to meet you. One evening you are invited to a barbecue in the youth center Roßdorf.

Meeting Point and Time: Meeting point and time: In the accomodation. We ask for an arrival until 6pm.
From the Stuttgart airport you can take the local train (S-Bahn) S 2, heading in the direction of Filderstadt and get off at Filderstadt. From here you change into the bus X4 or 74 heading in the direction of Nürtingen Bahnhof and get off at Nürtingen Bahnhof. Change here to bus 189 (headed to Altdorf) or 188 (headed to Schlaitdorf) and get off at Neckarhausen Rathaus, Nürtingen. From here you will be able to walk.
The nearest airport: STR
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Train: Nürtingen Bus: Neckarhausen Rathaus
We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or carshare that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.

Description of accommodation and food:
The Swabian Alb Association is nice enough to let you use its building on a hill in the Neckarhausen district. From the spacious grounds with an open-air stage, you have a wonderful panoramic view of the Swabian Alb. On the first floor you can use the large, light-flooded dining room. Behind it is a professional kitchen with a catering dishwasher. In the basement is the room where around ten people in your group can sleep on 10 cm thick insulating mats. If you wish, you can also lay out your mats in the garden in tents, in the shed or under the canopy. Please bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. We will set up an outdoor shower for you in a shower tent. Of course with hot water.
You cook together. You will be provided with money for shopping. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

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: 2
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 4
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: You need to be able to ride a bicycle.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Open Houses is a non-profit network dedicated to the preservation and reactivation of historic buildings and sites as shared cultural spaces. Rather than treating heritage as static or purely commemorative, Open Houses understands historic places as environments shaped through continued use, dialogue, and collective responsibility. The organisation initiates and supports projects that combine hands-on conservation with cultural, educational, and community-oriented activities, enabling sites to remain physically accessible and socially meaningful. The main objective of Open Houses is to reactivate historic sites as living parts of their communities, supported by international volunteers who contribute to their conservation and rehabilitation through practical engagement.
The origins of the organisation date to the mid-1980s, when volunteer groups in East Germany began restoring endangered village churches. These efforts quickly evolved beyond repair work into the reanimation of the buildings as lived spaces for exhibitions, music, discussion, and communal engagement. This approach (linking practical preservation with active participation) remains central to Open Houses today.

Description of work:
The Technical Leader Support position at Lohra Castle focuses on the practical coordination of conservation works within the historic castle ensemble. This role is designed for individuals with prior hands-on experience in construction, carpentry, masonry, or related fields who wish to deepen their technical and organisational skills in a heritage context.
The Technical Leader works together with the Open Houses staff, and assists in planning and structuring daily work tasks, preparing materials, managing tools, and supervising small working groups. The position requires practical competence, reliability, and the ability to communicate technical instructions clearly within an international volunteer team. Responsibilities may include coordinating work sequences, ensuring safe and correct handling of materials, maintaining equipment, and supporting specialised conservation tasks according to individual skills. The role offers direct insight into the practical organisation of building conservation projects and the management of collaborative work processes on site.
Students of architecture, civil engineering, heritage conservation, or related disciplines may have this experience recognised as an internship, and Open Houses can provide the necessary documentation. Technical Leaders receive an allowance of €200 per two-week workcamp, as well as accommodation and meals on site.

Burg Lohra

Description of location and leisure:
Lohra Castle, located in northern Thuringia, Germany, is one of the region’s most characteristic medieval fortifications, situated near historic trade routes that once connected central Europe. Though modest in scale, the castle occupies a commanding position within a hilly landscape bordering a natural reserve. With a history extending over more than a millennium, the site reflects successive phases of architectural transformation shaped by changing political, economic, and social conditions.
The ensemble includes architectural elements dating back to the 11th century. Among its most remarkable features is a Romanesque double-floored chapel from the 12th century, an exceptional example of early medieval sacred architecture. Remnants of defensive walls and towers, together with a later Renaissance manor house and agricultural buildings, illustrate the evolution of the site from fortified stronghold to residential and economic centre.
Local tradition associates the origins of Lohra with a sacred grove dedicated to the goddess Lahre, from whom the castle is said to derive its name. Whether legend or memory of earlier ritual landscapes, this narrative reflects the enduring connection between the site and the surrounding forest. Today, the castle remains embedded within a dense, primeval woodland that frames the historic site and creates a setting of remarkable atmosphere and retreat.
The extensive grounds of the castle ensemble offer more than historic architecture. Open green areas provide space for communal life, reflection, and recreation. Facilities such as a beach volleyball field and football field are available on site, while quiet corners, elevated viewpoints, and forest paths offer opportunities to experience the landscape, including sunsets overlooking the hills. The castle itself invites exploration and discovery beyond the working hours of the project.
After decades of abandonment and structural decline, Lohra Castle was revitalised in the 1990s through the initiative of Open Houses. Since then, the site has served as a centre for heritage conservation, international volunteering, and cultural exchange. Workcamps combine hands-on maintenance work with shared daily life in a remote yet vibrant setting. Planned excursions, including visits to Erfurt and its well-preserved medieval city centre, complement the on-site experience and situate the project within the broader cultural history of Thuringia. Lohra Castle offers not only a place of work, but an environment of retreat, collaboration, and summer engagement in direct contact with historic architecture and the surrounding forest landscape, a setting that invites participants to contribute to its ongoing care and preservation.

Meeting Point and Time: Will be provided in the infosheet
The nearest airport: BER
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Gebra Train Station

Description of accommodation and food:
Accommodation:
Participants will be accommodated in a historic building within the Castle complex. Shared rooms and essential facilities, including sanitary amenities and kitchen access, will be provided to ensure a functional and comfortable stay within the heritage setting.
Food:
The meals will be prepared together as they are part of the community life, what means that every participant will be responsible for the meal at least once during its stay. So, it would be very nice if the participants could bring typical recipes from home in order to introduce each other to the preparation of food from all over the world.
Insurance:
In cases of accident and liability all participants from foreign countries are insured by Open Houses. Nevertheless, individual travel insurance is recommended. Participants from outside European Union are insured in cases of illness, too. Participants from the European Union should bring their European Health Insurance Card.
Finances
All costs linked to the project are covered, including food, accommodation, insurance and transportation during the stay at the project. Travel costs to and from the camp place are not covered. Participants should organise their journey to and from the project place by themselves and on their own expenses. Furthermore, participants should bring their own pocket money.
An Allowance of 200 euro will be paid per workcamp worked as a camp leader / technical leader.

English

[영문지원동기서 첨부 안내]
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

Number of total volunteers: 2
Number of places available for male volunteers: 2
Number of places available for female volunteers: 2
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 2
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 2
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Special requirements are sending a CV and motivation letter. Experience with manual work is preferred but not mandatory, however the candidate should be eager to learn to use basic tools for gardening work. A driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Open Houses is a non-profit network dedicated to the preservation and reactivation of historic buildings and sites as shared cultural spaces. Rather than treating heritage as static or purely commemorative, Open Houses understands historic places as environments shaped through continued use, dialogue, and collective responsibility. The organisation initiates and supports projects that combine hands-on conservation with cultural, educational, and community-oriented activities, enabling sites to remain physically accessible and socially meaningful. The main objective of Open Houses is to reactivate historic sites as living parts of their communities, supported by international volunteers who contribute to their conservation and rehabilitation through practical engagement.
The origins of the organisation date to the mid-1980s, when volunteer groups in East Germany began restoring endangered village churches. These efforts quickly evolved beyond repair work into the reanimation of the buildings as lived spaces for exhibitions, music, discussion, and communal engagement. This approach (linking practical preservation with active participation) remains central to Open Houses today.

Description of work:
The Camp Leader at Lohra Castle coordinates the social and organisational framework of an international workcamp taking place within a large medieval castle complex in rural Thuringia. The position serves as the central link between volunteers, technical instructors, and the Open Houses team.
The Camp Leader structures daily life on site. This includes welcoming participants, organising schedules for work and shared responsibilities, coordinating cooking and cleaning teams, managing basic finances, documenting the project process, and planning leisure activities. In close cooperation with the technical leadership, the Camp Leader ensures constructive group dynamics and a stable working environment.
The role requires reliability, initiative, and the ability to take responsibility for a diverse international group in a non-formal setting. It offers practical experience in leadership, intercultural coordination, and project organisation within a heritage conservation context. Future Camp Leaders participate once as regular volunteers before assuming the role in order to become familiar with the structure and expectations of the programme. Camp Leaders receive an allowance of €200 per two-week workcamp, as well as accommodation and meals on site.

Burg Lohra

Description of location and leisure:
Lohra Castle, located in northern Thuringia, Germany, is one of the region’s most characteristic medieval fortifications, situated near historic trade routes that once connected central Europe. Though modest in scale, the castle occupies a commanding position within a hilly landscape bordering a natural reserve. With a history extending over more than a millennium, the site reflects successive phases of architectural transformation shaped by changing political, economic, and social conditions.
The ensemble includes architectural elements dating back to the 11th century. Among its most remarkable features is a Romanesque double-floored chapel from the 12th century, an exceptional example of early medieval sacred architecture. Remnants of defensive walls and towers, together with a later Renaissance manor house and agricultural buildings, illustrate the evolution of the site from fortified stronghold to residential and economic centre.
Local tradition associates the origins of Lohra with a sacred grove dedicated to the goddess Lahre, from whom the castle is said to derive its name. Whether legend or memory of earlier ritual landscapes, this narrative reflects the enduring connection between the site and the surrounding forest. Today, the castle remains embedded within a dense, primeval woodland that frames the ruins and creates a setting of remarkable atmosphere and retreat.
The extensive grounds of the castle ensemble offer more than historic architecture. Open green areas provide space for communal life, reflection, and recreation. Facilities such as a beach volleyball field and football field are available on site, while quiet corners, elevated viewpoints, and forest paths offer opportunities to experience the landscape, including sunsets overlooking the hills. The castle itself invites exploration and discovery beyond the working hours of the project.
After decades of abandonment and structural decline, Lohra Castle was revitalised in the 1990s through the initiative of Open Houses. Since then, the site has served as a centre for heritage conservation, international volunteering, and cultural exchange. Workcamps combine hands-on restoration with shared daily life in a remote yet vibrant setting. Planned excursions, including visits to Erfurt and its well-preserved medieval city centre, complement the on-site experience and situate the project within the broader cultural history of Thuringia. Lohra Castle offers not only a place of work, but an environment of retreat, collaboration, and summer engagement in direct contact with historic architecture and the surrounding forest landscape, a setting that invites participants to contribute to its ongoing care and preservation.

Meeting Point and Time: Will be provided in the infosheet
The nearest airport: BER
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Gebra train station

Description of accommodation and food:
Accommodation:
Participants will be accommodated in a historic building within the Castle complex. Shared rooms and essential facilities, including sanitary amenities and kitchen access, will be provided to ensure a functional and comfortable stay within the heritage setting.
Food:
The meals will be prepared together as they are part of the community life, what means that every participant will be responsible for the meal at least once during its stay. So, it would be very nice if the participants could bring typical recipes from home in order to introduce each other to the preparation of food from all over the world.
Insurance:
In cases of accident and liability all participants from foreign countries are insured by Open Houses. Nevertheless, individual travel insurance is recommended. Participants from outside European Union are insured in cases of illness, too. Participants from the European Union should bring their European Health Insurance Card.
Finances
All costs linked to the project are covered, including food, accommodation, insurance and transportation during the stay at the project. Travel costs to and from the camp place are not covered. Participants should organise their journey to and from the project place by themselves and on their own expenses. Furthermore, participants should bring their own pocket money.
An Allowance of 200 euro will be paid per workcamp worked as a camp leader / technical leader.

English

[영문지원동기서 첨부 안내]
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

Number of total volunteers: 2
Number of places available for male volunteers: 2
Number of places available for female volunteers: 2
Maximum number of volunteers per nationality: 2
Maximum number of teenager volunteers: 0
Maximum number of national (local) volunteers: 2
First Language: English
Participation of volunteers with disabilities: No
Available vegetarian food: Yes
Description of specific requirements: Special requirements are sending a CV and motivation letter. A driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.

[침낭 구비 안내]
개인 위생을 위해 개인용 침낭을 반드시 준비하시기 바랍니다.

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