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Info about the Camp Organization :
H2O - Association of Youngsters from Arrouquelas, born in 1996, has it's foundational principles in the non-formal education, creativity, innovation and irreverence, such common characteristics of the youth, promoting in this manner the concepts of citizenship, democracy and social awareness. H2O's strategy is based on the work of its associates, all young volunteers, using group dynamics to promote peer communication and competence acquisition having as a goal the social, cultural and educational development of its community and their youngsters. We value teamwork, with a responsible attitude, openness to innovation, with no dogmas or preconceived ideas, respect for cultural diversity and fostering an European consciousness. We are from a very small village(Arrouquelas +/- 800 habitants) in rural area in centre of Portugal +/- 90 km from Lisbon. All young’s part of H2O Board are volunteers.
www.h2o.pt and find us in facebook https://www.facebook.com/H2O-Associa%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-Jovens-de-Arrouquelas-218690208164840/
Strategy of "H2O" ... based on voluntary work and committed their young people, using group dynamics to promote communication among peers and acquiring skills in support of social development of their community and personal development of each. We value teamwork with an accountability attitude, and openness to innovation, without dogmas or preconceived ideas with respect for cultural diversity and fostering European awareness. We intend to develop the local level initiatives, regional and international with active participation of young people ...

Info about the Camp : The forest is our home.
It is an International work camp, to be held in the summer of 2018, in Arrouquelas, a small village in the countryside, central Portugal.
During the 12 days the young people will participate in various activities of work, creation, responsibility and fellowship and interaction with the Population of Arrouquelas. It is a project that aims to help our village preserve its surrounding forest, and prevent fires. This project will leave results, due to the experience and ecological attitude that we intend to instill in young people, by the intercultural dynamism, but also by the work done, creating better conditions for the surveillance of our forest.
activities to be carried out:
-Construction of a lookout post in the highest place in the village, this post will be for the future, being built in wood, with specialized technical assistance
- Performing manual activities, painting; simple constructions;
- Cleaning of some rural roads, which may be used in forest surveillance routes, roads that are obstructed by wild forest, due to the low utilization of them, and desertification of the rural environment;
- Creation of surveillance routes;
- Encouragement of cultural visits by the region, and by the main points of interest;
- Creation of a facebook page, which will serve as a diary of the activities carried out and that will be invigorated by the participants;
- Participation and promotion of a workshop related to awareness of fire prevention and promotion of good practices of forest preservation.
- teaching film about the subject;
- promotionn of cultural activities with the population
- Accomplishment of an intercultural evening open to the population
We intend to create an intercultural evening open to Arrouquelas community. During nights we intend to create conditions for the participants to create moments of animation and cultural sharing, like music, games etc..
We would like also to rely on the collaboration of the participants to a pedagogical approach to the integration of people with cultural differences such as refugees who now seek shelter in Europe
Outside of the working period, the participants will be able to visit nearby cities, learn about Portugal, its history, habits, culture and language. We will provide entertaining activities that will keep all participants motivated in this project. During the project we plan to take the participants for a tour in our region, visiting places of cultural and environmental interest.

LOCATION

Vila Real, Portugal
The Working Camp will take place in Arrouquelas, a small town near Rio Maior.

Meeting Point : Meeting point will be arranged with the participants when they arrive Rio Maior. The Participants can reach Lisbon by plane or train and then shall take a bus to Rodoviária do Tejo, Rio Maior. Arrival and departure dates and time shall be communicated to H2O so that we can be prepared to pick up the participants when they arrive and take them to the bus when they leave.

Participants should be able to reach Lisbon on their own, by Plane, train or bus. When in Lisbon, they must find a Bus in Sete Rios Bus Station to Rio Maior (normal every hour). We can pick up all participants in Rio Maior when we know their arrival dates and time.

ACCOMMODATION

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided to all participants during the project - but the dinner will be prepared each night by a group of participants , with the objective of creating intercultural night (the ingredients will be provided by H2O)
The participants will be living in tends or one big house for all inside of the village.
All participants should know that they will sleep in cantonment, or tents. They should collaborate in the confection of food, and the organization of meals. The place of accommodation is inside the village, reason why everyone is expected to respect all the inhabitants, with a way of being responsible.

LANGUAGE

English

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT REMARK

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

[방한복 준비 안내]
야간에는 추울 수 있으므로 따뜻한 옷을 챙겨가시기 바랍니다.

What to bring : All working tools will be supplied by the Association. Participants should bring comfortable clothes, suitable for working in the field. We will do trips to nearby cities and to the shore, so participants should also bring suitable clothes for this situations.

Condition of participation : All participants must respect each other, the institutions and the association. Working tools supplied by the association must be handled with proper care. Residences must be kept safe and clean for everyone. Portuguese rules and legislation shall be followed and respected. The participants gone leave together in tends or big house in village and they have to respect the other participants and village habitants.

OTHERS

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Project : It has many historical and nature sights, and there are kind people known for their hospitality and good sense of humor. The island is referred as a remote area of Europe, so EstYES feels particularly proud developing international voluntary projects for dozen of years there. Besides, for years EstYES has been cooperating with farms all over Estonia for solidarity, respect and practical support to local people who work in agricultural sector keeping traditional life style and developing new eco-farming despite of all difficulties. Alliksaare Farm is one of such projects. This is an organic farm promoting sustainable lifestyle, and this camp is proposed for volunteers who appreciate and share its values, want to learn more about it and to help hard working people.
See short movie of past year camp at http://vimeo.com/55764079

Work : Alliksaare Farm main direction is cattle and milk farming. The main work will be to take care and maintain the pastures located by the sea (clearing around the pastures, building or removing fences, repairing fences). Another work is cleaning the coast nereby the farm from rubbish brought by storms. Occasionally there can be some work for preparing food for cows for winter time. Also there will be a need to help the host milking the cows as it has to be done two times per day. The work will be mainly outdoors, depending on the weather. The working time will be around 6-8 hours a day. Work will be done under the supervision of the local host.

LOCATION

HIIUMAA
Hiiumaa according to the Nordic sagas emerged from the Baltic Sea as a small islet more than 10 000 years ago. The island of Hiiumaa was first mentioned in historical documents as a deserted island called Dageida in 1228. The first inhabitants settled down at the end of the 13th century. Nowadays Hiiumaa is the second biggest island of Estonia with the area of 965 sq. km and the population around 10 000.

Alliksaare farm is located in Nurste Kula, Emmaste parish, Hiiumaa island. Hiiumaa is situated in the western part of Estonia, approximately 130km from Tallinn.
More information available on the following websites: www.emmaste.ee, www.hiiumaa.ee, www.visitestonia.com

Terminal : Airport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn. From the airport, bus nr 2 going to the city centre stops at the Tallinn Bus Station. From station two times per day buses go to Hiiumaa taking you straight there (including ferry transportation from the mainland).
Timetables are available online at www.tpilet.ee

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation conditions are very simple in caravans, however beds are provided. Please bring your sleeping bag. Toilets and showers are available on site.
There is a kitchen with all necessary equipment for cooking. Ingredients for food will be provided. Volunteers will be served food cooked by locals for lunches during the week days otherwise it has to be cooked by the volunteers.

LANGUAGE

English

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT REMARK

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

[방한복 준비 안내]
야간에는 추울 수 있으므로 따뜻한 옷을 챙겨가시기 바랍니다.

You have to be open-minded and be ready to adapt to the simple conditions of the common life in the countryside of Estonia. Please consider that the work is mainly farm work which can be hard sometimes. Stay in this camp requires certain level on independency.

It is very good if you have some technical skills. Having driving licence is an advantage. It would be good if you have some experience in horse riding and/or cows milking.

Camp is not suitable for people with allergy, especially lactose allergy since the host offers a lot of milk products. Smoking is not permitted on the farm.

OTHERS

Leisure time : There are a lot of interesting natural picturesque sights on the island as well as good possibilities for swimming in the sea or hiking in the forest. It is possible to visit other parts of Hiiumaa island on the week-end, which is planned by the host. Hiiumaa offers a lot of various cultural events in summer time and volunteers will have the possiblity to join some of them. This camp is perfect for people who enjoy being close to the nature and are interested in traditional way of rural living.

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Aims : Water Resource Culture Foundation has been publicizing Hakka Indigo-dye tradition in Dong-Bian Village, Taiping Dist. Volunteers will experience tradition handcraft and enjoy the beautiful landscape in Taiwan. Indigo-dye is made from natural botanical dyes. It is Hakka culture. Due to the poor sales of agricultural products recent years, cause many young people moved out the community. This made the rural even more aging. In order to re-activate the community, we promote the "Taiping Indigo Dye", hope to make Dong-Bian more popular and active.

Work：
- Help residents and elementary student doing "Taiping Indigo Dye" and teaching leaf rubbing.
- Sightseeing Tour of the Shihmenkeng River and clean the river.
- To accompany and care for the community physically and mentally handicapped. (You may provide service for at least 5-10 people per time.)
- Experience Hakka Indigo-dye You can bring one Indigo-dye cloth which is made by yourself home.

LOCATION

Address: No.20, Sec. 4, Changlong Rd., Taiping Dist., Taichung City 411, Taiwan
Google Map：https://goo.gl/maps/dH7bU9J7R2G2

Terminal : Taoyuan international airport. 4 hours of bus away from Dong-Bian Village, Taiping Dist. (about NTD$ 300, passengers may need to transfer in Taichung to get to Dong-Bian)
1. From Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), you can take KuoKuang bus or Taoyuan railway station to Taichung station. Then, you need to change other bus.
2. From Taichung International Airport (RMQ), you can take bus. It will take you 1 hr.

ACCOMMODATION

Stay at Dong-Bian Elementary School. Participants will stay in shared room. We will not offer participants clean sleeping bag during the camp, and you are expected to bring your own laundry detergent. Several toilets and (at least one) shower room are facilitated in the accommodation.
Food will be offered by Taiping Blue Workshop. In your free time, you can travel around try various and delicious food of Taiping, especially Taiwanese food!

LANGUAGE

English

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT REMARK

[비유럽 워크캠프 안내]
본 워크캠프는 참가자 간의 문화교류활동 보다는 지역사회 발전과 현지인과의 교류에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 참가가 수가 적을 수는 있으나 지역사회 발전과 현지인과의 교류 측면에 중점을 둔다면 의미 있는 경험이 될 것이며, 다음의 분께 특히 참가를 권장합니다.
-현지인과의 교류에 관심이 많은 분
-유동적인 활동 일정에 유연하게 수용할 수 있는 분
-오픈 마인드로 봉사활동에 적극적으로 참가할 수 있는 분
-신청 전 아래 페이지를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
http://bit.ly/2FQaBXG

[7일이하 워크캠프 참가비 지원 안내]
본 워크캠프는 캠프 기간이 7일 이하이므로, 참가비 10만 원을 지원 해드립니다. 국가별 참가비는 아래의 페이지에서 확인하시기 바랍니다.
http://bit.ly/2scA9fx
예) 참가비가 45만 원인 경우: 35만 원만 납부

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

Group work, always be together

The weather is hot and humid here.

OTHERS

Leisure Activities :
- 300-year-old camphor tree
- Typical agricultural museum
- Taiping Winery

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*한국인(최대 2인)만 참가할 수 있는 워크캠프 입니다.^^

Madrasah Baitul Amin is a Islamic based school under the foundation of Wira Usaha Badung located in Jln. Kuru Setra 79X Komp. Puja Mandala, Nusa Dua Bali. The school is located close to Puja Mandala known for holy places of five religion in the area of tourism of Nusa Dua.
The foundation covers education from kindergarten, elementary, Junior and Senior High School. There are 46 students of kindergarten, 163 students of elementary school, 81 students of junior high school and 26 students of senior high school.

MAIN AIMS AND ACTIVITIES: The volunteer will have a chance to introduce Korean Language and Culture to the local students from elementary level to high school students. You can introduce basic Korean language, conducted by English and presentation about your country. You will need to be creative to do activities especially with children by introducing to them some crafts, games and songs.
Your main role is to make good interaction with the local students both inside the class and outside the class. Thus you are very welcome to join some extra activity after school or create fun activities with students.
Moreover, since you will be the only foreigner in the project, they would like you to attend some english classes so that the students will have a chance to improve their english by talking to foreigner. Many of them are still shy and not speak english very well so they would likely to talk with foreign volunteer like a friend.

VOLUNTEER TASKS & ROLE: Supervising the children during school hours; Assisting local teachers in conducting the class; Organizing class activities together with local teachers; Introduction of Basic Korean to the students through interactive learning; Cultural introduction through games, music, dance, or else.
School hours are between 7:00 to 15:00 from Monday to Friday.

LOCATION

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.
Bali is a popular tourist destination, which has seen a significant rise in tourists since the 1980s.Tourismrelated business makes up 80% of its economy. It is renowned for its highly developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. The Indonesian International Film Festival is held every year in Bali. In March 2017, TripAdvisor named Bali as the world's top destination in its Traveller's Choice award.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation and food will be provided by host project.
The volunteer will stay at local host family. Facilities are simple and Indonesian style (no hot water, no washing machine).
Three main meals a day will be provided by the host family – simple basic Indonesian food, rice,
tapioca/cassava, fish, vegetables, etc.

LANGUAGE

English

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

현장납부비용 : 300 EUR
[현장납부비 안내]
본 워크캠프 참가를 위해서는 참가비 외 현장납부비를 현장에서 외화로 직접 납부하셔야 합니다. 자세한 사항은 [국가별 참가비]를 참고해주세요.
http://bit.ly/2scA9fx

[범죄-수사경력회보서 제출안내]
본 워크캠프는 합격 후 범죄 및 수사 경력을 증명하기 위해 범죄-수사경력회보서(Criminal Records Check Reply 또는 Certificate of Good Conduct)를 제출하셔야 합니다.
- 온라인 또는 경찰서에서 영문으로 발급
- 워크캠프 합격 후 1주일 내에 국제워크캠프기구 담당자에게 이메일 제출(asia@workcamp.org)
- 회보서 원본을 워크캠프 현장에서 제출
Never been found guilty in a criminal case in volunteer’s home country or in another country.

IMPORTANT REMARK

[비유럽 워크캠프 안내]
본 워크캠프는 참가자 간의 문화교류활동 보다는 지역사회 발전과 현지인과의 교류에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 참가가 수가 적을 수는 있으나 지역사회 발전과 현지인과의 교류 측면에 중점을 둔다면 의미 있는 경험이 될 것이며, 다음의 분께 특히 참가를 권장합니다.
-현지인과의 교류에 관심이 많은 분
-유동적인 활동 일정에 유연하게 수용할 수 있는 분
-오픈 마인드로 봉사활동에 적극적으로 참가할 수 있는 분
-신청 전 아래 페이지를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
http://bit.ly/2FQaBXG

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

No piercing on face, no visible tattoo, should have common hair style (no colorful, dreadlock).
The volunteer should be open-minded, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, respect the local customs and local’s rule, sharing, special drive for children, willing to accept basic living condition in the project site, and be confidence.
Strictly prohibited posses narcotics, marijuana, opium, stimulants or other drugs.
Flexible vegetarian is still welcomed, BUT prefer NO STRICT vegetarian (vegan) in all projects.
Please accept our apology that we are not open for volunteer with mentally disabilities and people with mobility and movement impairments such as limitation on physical functioning, blindness, deft, epilepsy, sleep disorders etc.

OTHERS

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Description of the Project
Music and Arts expression has been used for ages in various audiences as a vehicle to deliver messages. Its role in human life needs no overemphasis since it affects all aspects of human kind. Peace through Arts and music project is expected to bring volunteers with peace messages to the society through the universe language of music and arts. This project aims to develop and create meaningful events and performing arts programs embodying peace through culture, the natural outcome of creative people collaborating to achieve peace in the world. Through music and arts the project is expecting to increase awareness of positive use of the tool that build cultural bridges of peace.

Project Activities
To realise the above stated objective, volunteer will be engaged in the following activities:-
• Arts and Music Workshops: Gatherings of project volunteers, Local musicians, artists and other interested members to have a common definition and understanding of what is music, the power of music and arts, Importance of music and arts in our lives. Volunteers are expected to bring information from their own community for sharing during the workshops.

• Hand-on activities: Peace mural painting in public places, drawing images with peace messages for exhibition, songs composition, drama and other Arts activities. Volunteers are encouraged to bring painting or other art works with peace messages from their own communities for sharing.

• Community engagement and Exhibition: Events that are expected to attract good number of community members and people outside the community to share peace messages through music and arts exhibitions. This might include some local cultural shows and exhibition targeting peace message in the society.

• Education tours: An activity aiming to provide wider opportunity for volunteers to discover, explore and share leanings. Tours will include local with media, Arts groups, Musician, National Museum, Former freedom fighters, peace activities etc.

LOCATION

Description of Location
Vigoa community is located on the South of Dar es Salaam. With its natural location, there is also very close to Azam football complex,-Chamazi which has a wide variety of leisure activities and mostly sports. It is surrounded as well with variety of shops, pubs and local market. The community is close to the eco within walking distance it is notable for its beautiful scene, wild animals and sun set in the evenings.

Terminal
Participants of this project will be picked up at Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam).

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation
Volunteers will be hosted at the Youth accommodation in the community. Basic accommodation facilities will be provided. Expect to share rooms with or other volunteers from the same or other projects. (No mix of different sex in the rooms). Volunteers’ relatives and friends can visit or staying over upon special approval. Bring with you; Mosquito net, Bed sheets (at least 2 pieces) and pillow if you prefer one, Towels, Rubber mattress and Mosquito repellent

Food
Trying a variety of foods from other cultures is part of UVIKIUTA’s philosophy for an authentic experience in Tanzania, and may be both fun and challenging. Food on our projects generally reflects the local cuisine. Some foods that are part of a regular diet at your home country may not be available during the program. Vegetarians will be accommodated. However volunteers with more specific dietary requirements may need to supplement the included meals at their own expense. Participants with food allergies (e.g., nuts) must inform the organisation about the existence and severity of the allergy. Three meals per day are provided to the Volunteers at the Youth accommodation. Meals in transit between airports and to/from Project, during tourism or outside designated project area are volunteer’s responsibility. No reimbursements will be made for volunteers who miss their included meals.

LANGUAGE

The official languages of this project are English and Kiswahili. You do not have to be fluent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

현장납부비용 : 250 EUR
[현장납부비 안내]
본 워크캠프 참가를 위해서는 참가비 외 현장납부비를 현장에서 외화로 직접 납부하셔야 합니다. 자세한 사항은 [국가별 참가비]를 참고해주세요.
http://bit.ly/2scA9fx

The participation fee for this project is €250 (EURO) or equivalent Tanzanian shillings.
•This fee is different from the amount paid to the sponsoring/sending organisation during your application process.

[비자안내]
탄자니아 워크캠프 참가를 위해서는 비자를 취득하셔야 합니다. 비자는 현지 도착 후 공항에서 발급 가능합니다(약 250 USD). 비자 취득에 대한 자세한 내용은 추후 합격 후 이메일을 통해 안내 드릴 예정이며, 일반적인 비자관련 정보는 외교통상부의 입국허가요건을 참고하시기 바랍니다.
http://www.0404.go.kr/contentView.do?menuNo=4030100

IMPORTANT REMARK

[비유럽 워크캠프 안내]
본 워크캠프는 참가자 간의 문화교류활동 보다는 지역사회 발전과 현지인과의 교류에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 참가가 수가 적을 수는 있으나 지역사회 발전과 현지인과의 교류 측면에 중점을 둔다면 의미 있는 경험이 될 것이며, 다음의 분께 특히 참가를 권장합니다.

-현지인과의 교류에 관심이 많은 분
-유동적인 활동 일정에 유연하게 수용할 수 있는 분
-오픈 마인드로 봉사활동에 적극적으로 참가할 수 있는 분
-신청 전 아래 페이지를 확인하시기 바랍니다.
http://bit.ly/2FQaBXG

[예방접종 안내]
아프리카 동부 및 중남미 지역으로 입국하시는 참가자 분들은 황열병 주사 접종 또는 말라리아약을 복용 하는 것이 좋습니다.황열병 주사는 한국 출발일 최소 15일 전에 접종해야 하고, 말라리아약 또한 사전에 복용해야 효과가 있으며, 국가에 따라 요구되는 예방접종 내용이 상이하니 자세한 사항은 해외여행질병정보센터를 통해 확인 하시기 바랍니다.
http://travelinfo.cdc.go.kr/

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

[현지 도착 안내]
공항에서 미팅포인트까지 이동하는 데에 다소 많은 시간이 소요됩니다. 따라서 캠프 시작일 기준 1~3일 이전에는 참가 국가의 수도로 미리 도착하시기 바랍니다. 미팅타임과 미팅포인트는 합격 후 인포싯(infosheet)을 통해 안내드립니다.

OTHERS

Location and Leisure activities
The project is located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam City (about 30km to the South). The community can be accessible by both public and private transportation. Basic facilities like convenience shops, Local markets, hospital, Police station, and recreational/Social facilities are available. Volunteer who loves nature and walking will perfectly enjoy this location of the project. Other options for weekends are:-

• Dar es salaam tour: Museums, Beach and historical/cultural sites
• Overnight in Bagamoyo town (Swimming, historical site seen and eco-tourism),
• Overnight in Mikumi National Park (2 days, one night safari viewing animals’ as well Masai eco- cultural tourism, Selous game reserve (Wild life safari including camping and walking safari among many other options.
• Note: Be aware of people trying to invite you for safari and tours, they might not help that much as most of them are not licensed or registered for such kind of business. It is always cheaper and even fun to do these activities with other participants as a team. You might want to wait until the orientation day to plan together. If needed we can provide some recommendations for companies which has been providing services to our Previous participants over the years with affordable rates while quality, safety and security prioritized.

Full Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project is co-organized by Hong Kong Children & Youth Services Tai Po District Youth Outreaching Social Work Team. The aims of Tai Po District Youth Outreaching Social Work
Team are
- To early identify and reach out to the target service users and prevent them from further behavioral deterioration and falling prey to negative elements
- To provide guidance/support to direct the target service users to more positive lifestyles
- To empower the target service users to overcome their difficulties and problems
- To foster the development of positive social values and attitudes as well as to enhance their social functioning and potentials of the target service users.

Aims
1. To understand your own and local culture
2. Let young people expand their wider exposure, understanding Hong Kong and International culture, and promote cultural exchanges
3. Increase the interaction and contact of participants in order to reach culture integration.
4. Volunteer services in Hong Kong (Environmental conservation/Renovation/ Agricultural)

Work: Workcampers will mainly work around Tai Po district and Lam Tsuen (village) or on the beach.
Details shall depend on the weather.

LOCATION

Tai Mei Tuk & Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong

In contrast to the densely populated areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Tai Po is a new territories area characterized by natural scenery, near sea and hill, and a stunning sunset. The place is also located just next to Shenzhen, China.

ACCOMMODATION

Workcampers live in (Tai Mei Tuk) Bradbury Jockey Club Youth Hostel
(https://www.yha.org.hk/en/hostel/bradbury-jockey-club-youth-hostel/).
It is well equipped with a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. Facilities are including Tuck shop, Wifi, Lockers, Self-catering kitchen & canteen and Self-service laundry (Pay money).

Workcampers are responsible for carrying out cooking and cleaning duties by turns.
Bring along your secret recipe and even special ingredients from your country to share with us your favorite home country dishes!
Please indicate if you request special diet to your team, e.g. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.

LANGUAGE

English
English is the common language during the workcamp. You are also welcome to try to learn and speak some Cantonese/Mandarin.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT REMARK

[IWO 참가비용]
본 프로그램은 4일 이하 프로그램이므로 참가비용의 지원이 이루어집니다. 따라서, 10만 원을 참가비로 납부해 주시면 됩니다.

Cultural Exchange: Please be prepared for the cultural sharing night, you can prepare some foods or photos or other thing to introduce your country and cultures to the youth.

WHAT TO BRING
- traditional snack and food, recipes, photos, props, music, games, performances or art and cultural stuffs for sharing
- Watersport shoes ( shoes which can enter into the water and protect your toes and ankle)
- Long-sleeved working clothes (Your clothes would probably get dirty by painting!)
- Mosquitoes are unavoidable in rural area. Please remember to bring more mosquito repellent.

OTHERS

Full Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Among mountains, learn how to build green with international volunteers. An opportunity to be reconnected with the nature: recovering the valley, saving the pastoral traditions and living more sustainably. #Sustainability #SardiniaNature #LiveWild #Mountains

PROJECT: The association Bau Mela non-profit organization does most of its business under a mountain area in the heart of Montiferru (Or) from the extreme landscape and natural value . In 2011 within this area it was built a service center that allows the constant presence and volunteer activities in all seasons of the year. Among some of which ordinary and everyday, more of a seasonal nature.
Some of the principles that inspire the recovery and enhancement of the valley are
synergistic gardening, permaculture, alternative energy, energy saving and development of pastoral traditions. The association also runs a study center on pastoralism and farming practices.

WORK: International volunteers will work in different activities necessary for the development of natural heritage and to tasks of maintenance and improvement of Bau Mela facilities. Specifically, the tasks of the volunteers will be 1. Construction works; restoring some structures; green building with materials found on site; canalisation works. 2. Synergistic horticulture activities; recovery and cleaning paths; harvesting and processing of wild plants (sambuco/elder); daily management of the forest and participation in meal preparation and cleaning of common areas.

LOCATION

Montiferru Sardina
Bau Mela community is in the isolated area of central Sardina. Buses arrives 2.5 km close and pick up service is provided.
Train station is Abbasanta, nearest city is Oristano.

TERMINAL: Cagliari. Better to arrive in the morning for catch the local connections at time.

ACCOMMODATION

Volunteers will sleep in tents. Natural toilets and showers are available. Electricity is available from photovoltaic panels in the facility, volunteers can charge devices.
No internet connection available.

LANGUAGE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT REMARK

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

[방한복 준비 안내]
야간에는 추울 수 있으므로 따뜻한 옷을 챙겨가시기 바랍니다.

Ready to live in simple conditions, working clothes. Some tasks can be hard work.

OTHERS

Full Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Among mountains, learn how to green construct with international volunteers. An Opportunity to be reconnected with the nature: recovering the valley, saving the pastoral traditions and living more sustainably. #Sustainability #SardiniaNature #LiveWild #Mountains

PROJECT: The association Bau Mela non-profit organization does most of its business under a mountain area in the heart of Montiferru (Or) from the extreme landscape and natural value . In 2011 within this area it was built a service center that allows the constant presence and volunteer activities in all seasons of the year. Among some of which ordinary and everyday, more of a seasonal nature.
Some of the principles that inspire the recovery and enhancement of the valley are
synergistic gardening, permaculture, alternative energy, energy saving and development of pastoral traditions. The association also runs a study center on pastoralism and farming practices.

WORK: International volunteers will work in different activities necessary for the development of natural heritage and to tasks of maintenance and improvement of Bau Mela facilities. Specifically, the tasks of the volunteers will be 1. Construction works; restoring some structures; green building with materials found on site; canalisation works. 2. Synergistic horticulture activities; recovery and cleaning paths; harvesting and processing of wild plants (more/blackberries); daily management of the forest and participation in meal preparation and cleaning of common areas. Volunteers will also help to organize the Musical festival and the celebration of the Sardinian New Year, that is a traditional community feast with rural background.

LOCATION

Montiferru Sardina
Bau Mela community is in the isolated area of central Sardina. Buses arrives 2.5 km close and pick up service is provided. Train station is Abbasanta, nearest city is Oristano.

TERMINAL: Cagliari. Better to arrive in the morning for catch the local connections at time.

ACCOMMODATION

Volunteers will sleep in tents. Natural toilets and showers are available. Electricity is available from photovoltaic panels in the facility, volunteers can charge devices.

LANGUAGE

English

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT REMARK

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

[방한복 준비 안내]
야간에는 추울 수 있으므로 따뜻한 옷을 챙겨가시기 바랍니다.

Ready to live in simple conditions, working clothes. Some tasks can be hard work, no internet connection available!

OTHERS

Full Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROJECT: The association Bau Mela organizes most of its activities under a mountain area in the heart of Montiferru, where extreme landscape and natural value merge . Since 2011 BAU MELA manages a service center that allows the constant presence and volunteer activities in all seasons of the year. Some of the principles that inspire the recovery and enhancement of the valley are synergic gardening, permaculture, renewable energy, energy saving and development of pastoral traditions. The association also runs a study center on pastoralism and farming practices.

WORK: International volunteers will work in different activities necessary for the development of natural heritage and to tasks of maintenance and improvement of Bau Mela facilities. Specifically, the tasks of the volunteers will be synergistic horticulture activities; Recovery and cleaning paths; harvesting and processing of wild plants; eco-building with materials found on site; daily management of the forest and participation in meals preparation and cleaning of common areas.

LOCATION

Bau Mela community is in the isolated area of central Sardina. Buses arrives 2.5 km close and pick up service is provided. Train station is situated in Abbasanta, the nearest city is Oristano.

TERMINAL: Cagliari airport and harbor. Better to arrive in the morning for catch the local connections at time.

ACCOMMODATION

Volunteers will sleep in tents. Natural toilets and showers are available. Electricity is available from photovoltaic panels in the facility, volunteers can charge devices.

LANGUAGE

English

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT REMARK

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

[방한복 구비 안내]
야간에는 추울 수 있으므로 긴 여벌옷을 준비해주시기 바랍니다.

REQUIREMENTS: ready to live in simple conditions, working clothes. Some tasks can be hard work, no internet connection available.

OTHERS

Full Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PROJECT: The association Bau Mela organizes most of its activities under a mountain area in the heart of Montiferru, where extreme landscape and natural value merge . Since 2011 BAU MELA manages a service center that allows the constant presence and volunteer activities in all seasons of the year. Some of the principles that inspire the recovery and enhancement of the valley are synergic gardening, permaculture, renewable energy, energy saving and development of pastoral traditions. The association also runs a study center on pastoralism and farming practices.

WORK: International volunteers will work in different activities necessary for the development of natural heritage and to tasks of maintenance and improvement of Bau Mela facilities. Specifically, the tasks of the volunteers will be synergistic horticulture activities; Recovery and cleaning paths; harvesting and processing of wild plants; eco-building with materials found on site; daily management of the forest and participation in meals preparation and cleaning of common areas.

LOCATION

Bau Mela community is in the isolated area of central Sardina. Buses arrives 2.5 km close and pick up service is provided. Train station is situated in Abbasanta, the nearest city is Oristano.

TERMINAL: Cagliari airport and harbor. Better to arrive in the morning for catch the local connections at time.

ACCOMMODATION

Volunteers will sleep in tents. Natural toilets and showers are available. Electricity is available from photovoltaic panels in the facility, volunteers can charge devices.

LANGUAGE

English

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT REMARK

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

[방한복 구비 안내]
야간에는 추울 수 있으므로 긴 여벌옷을 준비해주시기 바랍니다.

REQUIREMENTS: ready to live in simple conditions, working clothes. Some tasks can be hard work, no internet connection available.

OTHERS