Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:

A group of local associations in Fornelos (municipality of Fafe) has been organizing the Terra MEpounde Ecofestival for a number of years in order to invite families to take part in leisure, knowledge and social activities around environmental issues and personal development, under the slogan Three days to change the world, three days to change your life. This festival takes place only with the mobilization of volunteers who set up all the structures, spaces, recovering spaces in nature for sustainable use, preparing workshops, concerts and other workshops for children and adults, in a festival aimed at the whole family. During the festival, participants will have the chance to meet different people, prepare workshops but also engage in other workshops from dances, meditation, arts, etc

Description of work:

The tasks are as described: to maintain and increase an organic, educational and community garden; to implement the aromatic garden and create spaces and dynamics to support activities and workshops with children and families as part of the Terra MEpounde Ecofestival; to build composters for organic recycling (for the Ecofestival and for awareness-raising workshops); to recover 6 dry toilets for use at the Festival; to recover spaces for leisure and socializing among families at Quinta do Minhoto; to support the workshops and concerts happening at the Ecofestival, ensuring security of the spaces, hosting artists and other tasks related to the festival.

Description of location and leisure:

Bring personal hygiene Kit considering natural products (if you dont have, we will produce it during the workcamp), beach and bath towel, swimsuit, sleeping bag, individual flashlight, boots and casual footwear, slippers, work clothes, warm clothing, waterproof, hat, sunscreen, personal documents (European health card, identification card or passport), drink and food for the night intercultural, traditional music and traditional instruments, personal medication. Please, also make sure you have enough of any medication you may need.

Description of accommodation and food:

Participants will be living in tents (for individuals or two people) in a part of the Farm with available hot and cold showers and dry toilets. A kitchen complex is an indoor building where participants will have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks in the morning and in the afternoon will be displayed for those who want in the outdoor space of the kitchen. The kitchen complex has an electrical corner to plug devices for charging, but we highly recommend participants to go offline or reduce the use of digital devices to take as much from the experience as possible. There is no internet

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Description of specific requirements: Sleeping in tents for 10 days can be a tough experience, come with open mind for a natural, simple and enriching experience (you will be surprised if you are willing to make that challenge and also be more distant from mobiles or computers.

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Age : 19-30

Project: The project is organised in cooperation with the Broumov Foundation, which focuses its
resources on the cultural development of the city and the whole microregion. The goal of this
workcamp is to strengthen connections between the local community and volunteers from around
the world creating a space for cultural exchange, building interpersonal relationships, and mutual
inspiration through work, events, excursions and workshops. Broumov is also a candidate for the
European Capital of Culture for the year 2028, and this project is an indivisible part of its success. At
this project, you are actively contributing to the achievement of United Nation Sustainable
Development Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Work: Volunteers will be involved in various activities throughout the week culminating in concerts
and a fashion show on June 28th. Their tasks include cleaning public spaces, assisting with a pilgrim
walk and workshop at Fewet Farm, supporting a record attempt for the most people wearing skirts in
the town square, and helping with event setup, ticket control, and visitor guidance. Throughout the
week, they will contribute to the smooth execution of events while fostering connections between
local students and international volunteers. The overall physical demand will be similar to standard
outdoor activities, such as carrying small or moderately heavy objects, walking longer distances, and
cleaning public spaces. The work is suitable for individuals with average physical fitness. Regardless
of the weather the main event will take place so a rain coat is required.

Study part: Educational activities will connect volunteers with local traditions, culture, and
environmental topics. They will visit Fewet Farm to learn about regional products, meet local
animals, and join a waste recycling workshop. A lecture on Broumov’s history and its monastery will
highlight its cultural and spiritual significance. A community event workshop will cover planning,
fundraising, and public relations. An environmental workshop, linked to the city cleanup, will focus
on waste management and nature conservation. These activities will be both educational and
interactive, fostering cultural exchange and community engagement.

Possible free time activities: In our free time volunteers can primarily do outdoor activities.
Volunteers can make a trip to the rocks nearby, which are national natural reserves. The local
monastery also hosts collective meditations each Tuesday morning. On the 25th of June, there is a
meeting with the community and an option to attend the ‘Experience Brewery Differently’ event.
June also hosts a variety of other cultural events which you can join

Location of the project: The project will take place in the medieval town of Broumov, which is
surrounded by walls from medieval times and known for its baroque features. The town has a
population of approximately 7500 residents and is located on the border with Poland in the Northern
part of the Czech Republic. Nearby, you will find ATMs, stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, an info
centre, a cinema, a theatre, and touristic paths.

Direction to the meeting point: Timetables may change for summer. We will provide more transport
details in infoheet later. Feel free to use our application IDOS for all kind of transport around Czech
Republic (buses, trains, public city transport). To have a general knowledge how to ge to the meeting
point: From Prague to Broumov (district Náchod): journey takes 4hours. There are a direct busses or
trains (one change).
Address: Klášterní 1, Broumov 5500

Accommodation/Food: Volunteers will be accommodated in a guest house of the monastery, where
participants will sleep in one big room with the rest of their peers. There is access to shared
bathrooms and toilets. Bed sheets are included as well as free WiFi. There is no washing machine.
Accommodation in the Broumov monastery is a great experience - you can experience how
Benedictine monks used to live but you have to respect quiet hours after 10 PM. Volunteers will
cook their own meals using a fully equipped kitchen.

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* 현장납부비용 : EUR 25
Special notes: Accommodation is in Broumov Monastery, a very peaceful place. The monastery
garden offers a space for contemplation, meditation, and walks.

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Description of work:

This year we will organise the fourteenth workcamp in Allegre, in the heart of this beautiful historic village!

Every summer, international volunteers take it in turns to renovate pavements of alleyways in the village, and to create an ecological medieval garden. This year, the town council proposes to continue the development of an ecological medieval garden by building a pergola. The garden is ideally situated at the foot of the village ramparts, high up, with a beautiful point of view. What is a medieval garden? It is an enclosed, secret, quiet garden, ideal for meditation. It is made up of several areas: a vegetable garden, an orchard and the corner of medicinal and magical herbs called "carre des simples".

You'll spend about 30 hours a week on this site. Your tasks: build a pergola in the heart of the medieval garden, which will then be planted with greenery. Would you like to find out more about carpentry and woodworking? Come and learn how to handle a wide range of tools under the guidance of a technical animator. It will be a very enriching experience!

Description of location and leisure:

Allegre is a small town of 1000 inhabitants located in the Haute-Loire County in the Auvergne region, 30 km of Le-Puy-en-Velay city, in the Natural Regional Park of Livradois-Forez. Its alleyways are picturesque with red roofed houses, built on the slopes of an extinct volcano, the "Mont Bar". From the preserved ruins of the Castle at the top end of the village you can overlook hundreds of kilometres of countryside!
You will have the chance to go swimming in lakes, attend local celebrations and take part in outdoor leisure activities.

The nearest airport: CFE in Clermont-Ferrand,France
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): station of DARSAC
Meeting Point and Time: The meeting point is at the train station of DARSAC at the end of the afternoon. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the Info Sheet, sent one month before the beginning of the workcamp. It is a small station served by three trains per day. There are three ways to get to Darsac, via Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Puy-en-Velay. From Paris, several trains leave to Clermont-Ferrand (from where you can then go to Darsac). If you are coming first by plane, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress free travel. The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Description of accommodation and food:

You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay.
Your accommodation will be located at the municipal stadium, near the campsite, which is 20 minutes’ walk from the village. You will sleep in individual tents set up in the grass, near the facilities. You will have a kitchen in a room in the stadium and a large collective tent for socialising.

The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of meals, prioritising products from the market and local producers. Wi-Fi is available on the campsite and in the village. Hand washing of laundry.

English

Description of specific requirements: Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

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Short remarks for the project:
Bring work clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Allegre by foot, car and by minibus. On the last day (16/08), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

Project and Work:
This year we will organize the fourteenth workcamp in Allegre, in the heart of this beautiful historic village!
For twelve years, international volunteers have taken turns every summer to renovate pavements of alleyways in the village. This year, the town council offers to continue the development of an ecological medieval garden, which was created last summer during a workcamp. This field is ideally situated at the foot of outer walls, high up, with a beautiful point of view. What is a medieval garden? It is an enclosed, secret, quiet garden, ideal for meditation. It is made up of several areas: a vegetable garden, an orchard and the corner of medicinal and magical herbs called "carre des simples".
You'll spend about 30 hours a week on this site. Your tasks: manual earthwork to make the garden flat, construction of a cover which will later be planted, repairing a well and making large square wooden planters. You will then fill them using a permaculture technique of lasagna cultivation. The tasks will be varied and you will learn to handle many tools alongside a technical animator. It will be a very enriching experience!

Partner:
Allegre has a very rich historical heritage. It is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters, where the remains of a classified castle overlook the village. The town was selected as part of the "Small town of tomorrow" scheme, which enables it to carry out actions to improve the living environment and ecology. It is in this context that the project to create a medieval garden was born.
Local celebrations, meals with the inhabitants and the discovery of the region will be on your schedule.

Location and leisure:
Allegre is a small town of 1000 inhabitants located in the Haute-Loire County in the Auvergne region, 30 km of Le-Puy-en-Velay city, in the Natural Regional Park of Livradois-Forez. Its alleyways are picturesque with red roofed houses, built on the slopes of an extinct volcano, the "Mont Bar". From the preserved ruins of the Castle at the top end of the village you can overlook hundreds of kilometres of countryside!
You will have the chance to go swimming in lakes, attend local celebrations and take part in outdoor leisure activities.
For more information visit: http://www.mairie-allegre.com and https://www.lepuyenvelay-tourisme.fr/

Time and directions to Meeting Place:
The meeting point is at the train station of DARSAC at the end of the afternoon on the 4th of August. The exact meeting time will be given with the infosheet which will be sent at the latest 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp.
DARSAC is a small train station served by three trains per day. There are three ways to get to Darsac, via Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Puy-en-Velay.

From Paris, several trains leave to Clermont-Ferrand (from where you can then go to Darsac).
If possible, please consider using low-carbon emissions’ transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.
The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website:
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

If you are coming first by plane, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress free travel.

Closest airport:
Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris airport.

Accommodation and food:
You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay.
Your accommodation will be located at the municipal stadium, near the campsite, which is 20 minutes’ walk from the village. You will sleep in individual tent set up in the grass, near the facilities. You will have a kitchen in a room in the stadium and a large collective tent for socializing.
The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of meals, prioritizing products from the market and local producers. Wi-Fi available in the campsite and in the village. Hand washing of laundry

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Special requirements and remarks:
Bring work clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Allegre by foot, car and punctually in minibus.

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

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Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:

The project is organised in cooperation with EUROSOLAR. EUROSOLAR promotes renewable energies and a sustainable lifestyle; it engages in youth environmental education and organises environmental summer camps for children, youth and families. The project takes place in a remote but exceptionally beautiful, hilly area of the Bohemian Forest, near the western border of the Czech Republic. The campsite is isolated from civilization and we welcome volunteers that are fond of trying out a basic lifestyle in the forest and do not mind longer walks. The main goal is to help maintain meadows in a nature-protected area and maintain the campsite. At this project, you will actively contribute to the achievement of UN SDG15 Life on Land.

Description of work:

Work: You will work in a nature reserve about 3 km from the campsite where you will walk on foot. The main work will consist of mowing, raking and collecting grass on protected meadows. This work might be physically demanding. As the meadows can be very wet, make sure to bring waterproof working shoes (or rubber boots), rain gear and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Work gloves will be provided for you. You will also work directly in the campsite on maintenance tasks and in the nearby forest by doing various manual jobs. At the end of the project, you will help to dismantle the campsite and to transport all the material to Prague where it will be stored during winter.

Study part: Evening discussions about climate, environment, sustainability and sustainable camps by the fire. You will have the unique opportunity to try archery, participate in fun games and learn to recognize the stars. Also, as you will be living in close contact with nature, you will improve your camping skills and learn a lot about local fauna and flora. Every evening, there will be a group meditation and stick talking in a special sacred tee-pee.

Description of location and leisure:

Location: The project takes place in the Bohemian Forest near Stara Knizeci Hut. The campsite is located in the valley of the Celni stream, an isolated part of the village of Lesna in the Bohemian Forest near the German border. There is limited phone coverage. The nearest bus stop is Stara Knizeci Hut and the nearest bigger town is Tachov where you can find ATMs, pharmacies, doctors etc.

Leisure time: Hiking in the surrounding countryside. You can visit the ruins of the Zahaji castle or go on trips to the Czech towns in the neighbourhood (e.g. Marianske Lazne). The project is situated on the border with Ger-many; a trip to Germany could be an option. Besides, you can try archery, play games or experience an Indian sauna. If you have any games, musical instruments or any other activity you could share or teach the group in the campsite conditions, you are welcome to bring them.

The nearest airport: PRG in Praha (Prague),Czech Republic
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Lesna, Stara Knizeci Hut
Latitude of the nearest terminal: 10
Meeting Point and Time: From the airport take bus 119 to Nadrazi Veleslavin stop. Change to green metro line A in the direction of Depo Hostivar, get off at “Muzeum” and change to red metro line C in direction of Letnany, go 1 stop and get off at “Hlavni Nadrazi” stop (main railway station). Take the train IC562 Zapadni Express at 12:43 and get off at Plzen at 13:58. Go to the bus station in front of the train station and take bus 440251 3 in the direction to “Lesna, Stara Knizeci Hut”. Get off at this last stop at 16:03. The meeting point is at the bus stop. PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS THE ONLY CONNECTION YOU CAN TAKE ON THIS DAY!

Description of accommodation and food:

In tee-pees with a fireplace in the centre. You will sleep on wooden pads and mattresses stuffed with hay. Nights in the forest might be very cold, even frosty, so bring a very warm sleeping bag, camping mat and some warm clothes. You will bathe in a small river with cold water next to the campsite, the toilets are dry and outdoors. Everyone will cook together as a group on a fireplace. The food is only vegetarian. You can charge your cell phone with a small solar-electricity generator. There is limited phone coverage and no Wifi.

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Description of specific requirements: Bring a warm sleeping bag, a mat and warm clothes. There is a strict no alcohol and drugs policy at the campsite. Please note that the last three days are dedicated to dismantling the campsite and transporting all the material to Prague. Therefore leaving the project earlier is not an option.

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Short remarks for the project:
We expect volunteers to enjoy camping and being outdoors. This camp is perfect for volunteers who want to enjoy living and working in basic conditions in close touch with nature. If you are ready for this, an amazing experience is waiting for you! The project might be also suitable for people with social, economic and some health disadvantages. Please, let us know ahead if you need any assistance. To reach the project you will take forest paths, therefore you need to pack your stuff in a backpack rather than in luggage. Because you will be outside all the time, beware of all kinds of allergies (grass, pollen, insects, hay etc.).

코로나 19로 전세계인이 사회적 거리두기 운동에 동참하고 있는 가운데, 일시적으로 워크캠프 참가가 어려워 아쉬워하고 있을 워캠퍼를 위해 새로운 형태의 워크캠프 프로그램을 소개 합니다!^^

현장에서 함께 돌을 나르지 않아도, 맛있는 음식을 만들며 생활하지 않아도 여전히 전세계 친구들과 교류하며 새로운 경험에 도전해 볼 수 있는 기회는 다양하답니다. 온라인을 통해 진행되는 이번 요가 워크캠프를 통해 언텍트 시대, 새로운 방식의 국제교류를 경험해 보시기 바랍니다.

단, 신청은 내일(목, 4/23) 오후 3시까지 입니다! 서둘러 신청해 주세요.

Since most of us staying at home these days, it could be a great motivation for international volunteers to e-meet up and do some yoga excersises and meditation together.

인터넷 사용 가능 & 요가활동이 가능한 곳이라면 어디든 Ok!
(온라인 플랫폼 Zoom을 통해 진행 됩니다)

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* 현장납부비용 : -
*참가비 무료
본 워크캠프는 새롭게 시도되는 온라인 프로그램으로, 신청하시는 모든분들께 참가비 무료 혜택을 드리고 있습니다.

*보고서 제출 필수
워크캠프 종료 후 일주일 이내로(~5/17) 참가 보고서를 제출해 주세요.
(온라인 요가 워크캠프에 참여하는 모습을 촬영 후 함께 업로드)

*신청서 접수 직후 담당자가 연락드릴 예정이며, 이후 온라인 플랫폼 등록 절차를 진행해 주시면 됩니다.
*수업은 전문 요가 강사 2명이 리드하며, 전세계 워크캠프 참가자와 함께 진행 됩니다.
*수업일은 총 10일(오프닝&클로징 포함)이며, 월~수는 아바야 요가를 금요일은 요가 니드라를 진행할 예정입니다.
*첫 수업시작은 4/26(일), 마지막 수업은 5/10(일)으로 오프닝과 클로징 세션으로 진행 됩니다.
*카메라기능이 있는 노트북, 요가매트를 준비해주세요.(스마트폰도 가능)

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Project:
Do you enjoy nature, forests, environmental protection, art, construction, meditation and several summer activities in a really alternative setting? Then this camp in the Greentown Atelier is exactly the right one for you! Greentown is a mini-village and work of art made from recycled materials and containers - built in 2019 by the Dutch artist Dirk Krechting, it is a place that can be expanded upon as a dynamic living sculpture.
During this camp, you will not only get to know the wooded area of Eichenbrandt with its forest lakes and hiking trails, but you will also actively and creatively work on the further development and design of the Greentown Atelier.
We will be also offering you various artistic workshops on woodworking and painting, as well as forest educational activities.
The time spent with your "colleagues from all over the world" is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience, full of experiences and sustainable (self-) insights, strategies and techniques which - besides being a lot of fun - can be very valuable for your future life.
The current concrete tasks we have planned are: improving the atelier itself (timber construction, painting, mosaics etc.), building self-designed furniture and the construction a fence made of recycled and upcycled materials to be decorated with climbing plants. All the work you will be doing will be under the professional guidance of Dirk Krechting, along with other helpers and experts, including a Greenpeace activist!
Using Greentown as an example, we are also keen to talk about personal strategies for an alternative way of living, and to both discuss and try out things we can implement as individuals and as a group. In our workshops you will learn a variety of artistic, professional and spiritual techniques and strategies for alternative and sustainable ways of living.
If you want to lean more about Greentown, you can visit the following website: www.ateliergreentown.de

Free Time: There will be enough time for you to both enjoy the summer and to let the calmness and the unique magic of nature to have an effect on us. Swimming, walking and other trips to places like Berlin are all part of the programme. Those of you who enjoy sports can also try trail running. Greetown Atelier, with its large wild garden, also offers the possibility of camping, building a campfire, having a barbecue or experimenting with building materials and/or water.

The Greentown Atelier is located in East Brandenburg, surrounded by meadows and forests, around 5km away from Strausberg and around 34km away from Berlin.

Nearest Train Station: Strausberg Nord S-Bahn station, in Zone C of the Berlin public transport network. From here you will be picked up by your group leaders.
Nearest Airport: Both airports in Berlin, Tegel and Schönefeld, are at an equal distance away from the meeting point.

The group will prepare and cook meals together.You will be staying in shared rooms (in residential containers) with the possibility of camping in a tent in the garden (there are 3 tents available).

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* 현장납부비용 : 100 Euros
[현장납부비 안내]
본 워크캠프 참가를 위해서는 참가비 외 현장납부비를 현장에서 외화로 직접 납부하셔야 합니다. 자세한 사항은 [국가별 참가비]를 참고해주세요
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An interest in nature! Weatherproof work clothes with long sleeves and full-length trousers, since you’ll be working outdoors. Sports clothes and trainers. Mosquito spray, sun cream, swimsuit. The weather will probably be very warm.

Local partner and the project: The partner is De Amicitia and with this project we want to offer a different type of workcamp/experience open for volunteers with more age and experience.

Work: This project mainly offers a DETOX experience for volunteers minimum 25 y/o rather than an ordinary workcamp. Therefore, we are proposing to volunteers to spend one week of vegan (preferably non cooked) food having the chance of doing a one week fastening (totally or partially) that serves as a healthy way of detoxing especially when your fasting ritual allows you to consume fruits and light vegetables. While this may vary depending on people’s beliefs and practices – the essence is to eat light, fresh and unadulterated food. We are looking for volunteers with such wishes and determination. No meat or fish at all will be eaten and we’ll focus on consuming local food. The work of volunteers will be light and diverse, approximately 2 hours per day. The type of tasks may be: to clean and maintain ecologic garden, reparation of hives while a lot of excursions and leisure activities such as discovering of natural springs, taking daily sauna, clay baths, walking and climbing hills while maintaining touristic paths and making marks for these.

Location: The workcamp takes place in Gargantilla del Lozoya, small village of Sierra Norte about 80km away from Madrid. Gargantilla is part of several municipalities of the Valley of Lozoya, most of these are little villages but you can find all you need to live. It’s near Buitrago del Lozoya or Rascafría.

Terminal: Nearest airport Madrid-Adolfo Suarez-Barajas (www.aena.es).

Accommodation: The accommodation will be at our Wub Wub house which is a small summer house with solar and wind energy. The accommodation will be basic. The tents will be provided for the volunteers even though the aim is to sleep in the open air without tents. Thin mattresses also will be provided but would be useful to bring air mattresses if you want to sleep more comfortable. There are bathrooms and shower facilities, kitchen and also a sauna in the house.

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Sleeping bag required. Capacity to live in tents and in the countryside. Volunteers shall be prepared to detoxify and eat light food. We will give priority to the volunteers with extra knowledge such as nutrition, veganism, meditation, yoga and artistic skills, as the project will have no campleader and will be self-managed so the motivation letter (and maybe a Skype interview) is necessary.

Special: project will have ONLY vegan food and is by itself a promotion of environmental sustainable lifestyle.

Project: The workcamp is organized in co-operation with the Czech national section of EUROSOLAR and Nature Conservation Agency. EUROSOLAR promotes renewable energies, sustainable lifestyle; it engages in youth environmental education and organizes environmental summer camps for children and families. The workcamp takes place in an abandoned but exceptionally beautiful, hilly area of Bohemian Forest, near the western border of the Czech Republic. The campsite is totally isolated from civilization (the nearest Czech village is 11 km away) and we welcome volunteers that are fond of trying out a basic lifestyle in the forest and do not mind longer walks. This year the workcamp will be organised for 20th time! The goal is to help maintain meadows in a nature protected area and maintain the campsite.

Work: You will work in a nature reserve about 3 km from the campsite (you will walk there on foot). The main work will consist of cutting grass on protected meadows and the campsite, raking and collecting grass. This work is physically demanding but on fresh air. As the meadows can be very wet, bring waterproof working shoes (or rubber boots), rain-gear and gloves. You will also work directly in the campsite on maintenance tasks which can include repairing fences, preparing garden beds for winter, working in the nearby forest and other manual work. At the end of the workcamp, you will help to dismantle the campsite and to transport all the material to Prague where it will be stored during winter.

Study part: Evening discussions about environmental and intercultural topics, learning to recognize stars, watching wild animals. A visit to nature reservations in the neighbourhood can be planned. As you will be living in close contact with the nature you will improve your camping skills as well. Every evening, there is going to be a group meditation and sticktalking in a tee-pee.

Location: GPS coordinates: 49°43'11" N, 12°26'19" E. The campsite in the valley of the Celni stream, an isolated part of the village of Lesna in the Bohemian Forest near the German border. The nearest bus stop is Stara Knizeci Hut and the nearest bigger town is Tachov.

Meeting point: Stara Knizeci Hut, part of the village Lesna. The public transport to Stara Knizeci Hut during summer holidays is very limited – there are only few connections from Prague on 25th August. The last train leaves Prague train station at 12:45 and arrives in Stara Knizeci Hut at 16:15 so it is strongly recommended to arrive in Prague one day before the workcamp starts to make it on time. Detailed travel advice will be provided in the infosheet.

Accommodation/Food: In tee-pees (Indian tents with a fireplace in the centre) on wooden pads. You will cook together as a group on a fireplace. The food is only vegetarian. Nights in the forest are very cold, even frosty, so bring a very warm sleeping bag, a camping mat, an extra blanket and/or sheet to cover a hay mattress. You will wash yourself in a small river with cold water next to the campsite, toilets are dry and outdoor. Please see photos of the place here: goo.gl/UDGSqc

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This camp is perfect for volunteers who want to enjoy living and working in basic conditions in close touch with nature. If you are ready for this, an amazing experience is waiting for you! This project is not suitable for people with hay allergies. There is a strict no alcohol and drugs policy in the campsite.

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Leisure time: Hiking in the surrounding countryside. Trips to Czech towns in the neighbourhood (e.g. Marianske Lazne) and as the project is situated directly at the border on Germany, a trip to Germany can be organized as well. In your free time, you can play games, experience Indian sauna and try out archery.

Note: We expect volunteers to enjoy camping and being outdoors. Please note that last three days are dedicated to dismantling the campsite and transporting all the material to Prague. Volunteers will be divided in groups helping with different stages of moving – some will travel to Prague by van and car on Thursday 5th, some by bus one day later. All the volunteers will meet again in Prague on 6th Sept. in the evening. Accommodation in Prague will be provided. The departure day is 8th September, please arrange your travel plans accordingly. Please see the photos from previous years before you apply: goo.gl/UDGSqc

PROJECT:
Started in 1985, Taraloka is a Women’s Buddhist Community and Retreat Centre of the Triratna Buddhist Community set on the Welsh-Shropshire border. It was a run-down farm that has been gradually renovated, rebuilt and adapted over the years with the help of many different women with many different skills. The importance of providing a context for women in which the practice of meditation and Buddhism could be developed and deepened was a strong motivating factor for everyone who set up this centre. The name Taraloka means realm of Tara. Tara is an archetypal female figure representing the Enlightened qualities of Compassionate Action.

Today, the aim of Taraloka is the same. Women go there and explore what meditation can bring into their life; learn something about the relevance of Buddhist teaching to contemporary life; and experience themselves in a different setting to usual.

WORK:
Taraloka hopes to give the volunteers the opportunity to experience living as a community and practising co-operation in living and working together. Women in Taraloka live and work as a specifically Buddhist community and are willing to share what it can look and feel like when living and working from ones deepest values.

They will offer the opportunity to learn new practical skills, develop life skills and build confidence through both. They will teach two fantastic meditation practices (which do not make anyone a Buddhist) but which can positively change your life. There will be the opportunity to learn more about Buddhism including ethics, ritual, study, question and answer and personal talks. Again, by attending any of this you are not making yourself Buddhist!

The work areas on the project will possibly involve maintenance, decorating and cleaning as well as learning to cook tasty and nutritious vegan meals for the group. In addition to these projects there may be some gardening and landscaping work. This is a work retreat and we are looking for physically fit and healthy women. We hope that the volunteers will have fun working together on these projects as well as meditating together, learning about Buddhism and living as a community.

We are offering this opportunity for our volunteers to experience a retreat environment as well as to give their time and energy. We suggest not using your mobile phones and other communication devices during this time. It can be really peaceful and liberating to disconnect from the digital world for a period. Friends and family will be able to contact you on our designated emergency number, should this be necessary during your stay.

Close to Whitchurch, Shrewsbury (Shropshire), England near the border with Wales.

TERMINAL:
Whitchurch (Shrops) train station or East Midlands, Birmingham or Manchester airports.

ACCOMMODATION:
The retreat centre is mostly level and all communal areas are on the ground floor, with some walk in showers and toilets. Rooms are shared with up to 4 people in a room. Taraloka provides all bedding and bed linen.

FOOD:
Taraloka provides three well-balanced, nutritious and deliciously tasty vegan meals per day. You will have the chance to learn how to cook this wonderful vegan food while you are there. Please note the retreat centre is totally vegan, please do not bring any meat, fish, or dairy products with you.
NB: No alcohol or drugs on site please.

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