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1 PROGRAMMA 2014 CAMPI ALL ESTERO UNDER 18 Islanda SEEDS WF Belgio CBB Estonia ESTYES Finlandia ALLIANSSI Francia UNAREC SOLIDARITÉ JEUNESSES CONCORDIA JEUNESSE ET RECONSTRUCTION Germania PRO-INTERNATIONAL YAP ICJA IBG IJGD Slovacchia INEX Slovakia Spagna DE AMICITIA Turchia GENCTUR NOTA BENE : una volta consultato il programma, verificare che il campo scelto sia ancora disponibile cliccando qui!

2 ISLANDA SEEDS SEEDS 031. Photo Marathon in Reykjavík ARTS / CULT 8 Volunteers Age: 16+ WORK/PROJECT: This is the seventh year that SEEDS organizes series of International Photo marathons! Last years' were very successful and we want to continue organizing this project! One of our objectives is to deliver messages and draw the attention to the local population through pictures and photos made during the camp. The main idea and task of the project is involvement and participation of the volunteers in the SEEDS Photo Marathon. SEEDS coordinators will prepare different topics on which the participants will base their entries; these topics will be mostly related to SEEDS work: Intercultural understanding, peace & Environment Participants need to take their own digital cameras and its main work will be done taking photographs on the issues given; the best pictures will be selected for a final exhibit. The last part of the project will be putting up the exhibition. Volunteers shall be prepared for walking and working flexible time schedule. Volunteers with artistic skills, such as singing, juggling, playing music are encouraged to apply for this camp as they will have the chance to help create a nice and friendly atmosphere. Volunteers will work two days with the city of Reykjavík in the cemeteries. Volunteers will help with raking leaves, beautifying the gardens, work on the recycling system among other tasks. ACCOMMODATION: SEEDS volunteers will stay in an equipped house, in a beautiful setting inside the Botanical Gardens of the city of Reykjavík, which are located about 4 Kilometres from the centre of the city. Volunteers will be sleeping in shared rooms in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Please note that volunteers from other projects will also be staying in the house. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning. Do not forget some traditional food from your country for the international evening. LOCATION: Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources - geothermal power and glacial rivers. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. Reykjavik is often called the nightlife capital of the north. But there is more to Reykjavík than pubs and clubs. Reykjavík also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture. It is an incubator of new ideas and styles which often indicates new global trends. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded with beautiful nature. Visitors to Reykjavík experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it, or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife. In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavík, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit.

3 LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. TERMINAL: Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ). EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS: Participation fee EUR 250 (Euros). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas. Excursions (Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, South shore, etc) can be arranged at discount fares. Please bring warm clothes and outdoor wear as the weather in Iceland can be quite unpredictable, even during the spring/summer months. SEEDS 057. Photo Marathon in Reykjavík ARTS / CULT 8 Volunteers Age: WORK/PROJECT: This is the seventh year that SEEDS organizes series of International Photo marathons! Last years' were very successful and we want to continue organizing this project! One of our objectives is to deliver messages and draw the attention to the local population through pictures and photos made during the camp. The main idea and task of the project is involvement and participation of the volunteers in the SEEDS Photo Marathon. SEEDS coordinators will prepare different topics on which the participants will base their entries; these topics will be mostly related to SEEDS work: Intercultural understanding, peace & Environment Participants need to take their own digital cameras and its main work will be done taking photographs on the issues given; the best pictures will be selected for a final exhibit. The last part of the project will be putting up the exhibition. Volunteers shall be prepared for walking and working flexible time schedule. Volunteers with artistic skills, such as singing, juggling, playing music are encouraged to apply for this camp as they will have the chance to help create a nice and friendly atmosphere. Volunteers will work two days with the city of Reykjavík in the cemeteries. Volunteers will help with raking leaves, beautifying the gardens, work on the recycling system among other tasks. ACCOMMODATION: SEEDS volunteers will stay in an equipped house, in a beautiful setting inside the Botanical Gardens of the city of Reykjavík, which are located about 4 Kilometres from the centre of the city. Volunteers will be sleeping in shared rooms in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Please note that volunteers from other projects will also be staying in the house. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning. Do not forget some traditional food from your country for the international evening. LOCATION: Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources - geothermal power and glacial rivers. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavík is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. Reykjavik is often called the nightlife capital of the north. But there is more to Reykjavík than pubs and clubs. Reykjavík also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture. It is an incubator of new ideas and styles which often indicates new global trends. It is an International city with a lively Cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded with beautiful nature. Visitors to Reykjavík experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland's capital city - whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it, or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife.

4 In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavík, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit. LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. TERMINAL: Closest international Airport: Keflavík/Reykjavík (KEF). Bus station: Central Reykjavík (BSÍ). EXTRAS / SPECIAL REMARKS: Participation fee EUR 250 (Euros). Please note that these fees are to be paid to SEEDS on arrival in either Euros or Icelandic krónas. Excursions (Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, South shore, etc) can be arranged at discount fares. Please bring warm clothes and outdoor wear as the weather in Iceland can be quite unpredictable, even during the summer months. WF WF154 Teenage camp - Fun and nature in the East of Iceland 20/06-03/07 ART /STUDY/ENVI 16 vol WF144 Teenage camp - Fun and nature in the East of Iceland 02/07-13/07 ART /STUDY/ENVI 16 vol WF153 Teenage camp - Fun and nature in the East of Iceland 12/07-24/07 ART /STUDY/ENVI 16 vol WF157 Teenage camp - Fun and nature in the East of Iceland 23/07-03/08 ART /STUDY/ENVI 16 vol WF164 Teenage camp - Fun and nature in the East of Iceland 02/08-14/08 ART /STUDY/ENVI 16 vol WF156 Teenage camp - Fun and nature in the East of Iceland 13/08-25/08 ART /STUDY/ENVI 16 vol Project Location: Scoured by Ice Age glaciers, the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbours mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views. Fjarðabyggð" is an association of villages in the Eastern fjords of Iceland. It includes the towns of Eskifjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Mjóifjörður, Neskaupstaður, Reyðarfjörður and Stöðvarfjörður, all tiny fishing villages with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. In this area you will see some of the features that make Iceland a unique place in the world: spectacular fjords with a rich sea life, a great variety of birdlife, and countless breathtaking hiking paths. You will explore the area during your stay in the east. Work: Our teenager s camp aim is to provide fun and educative time for the young participants. During the 12 days program participants will have the chance to get to know Icelandic nature, history and people. The Team leaders of these camps will be trained on how lead teens of this age and oriented them into how to be a part of the daily community life in a camp. The young volunteers will follow a program which is a mixture of environmental voluntary work and games. We will also go for hikes to discover the fantastic landscapes in the East of Iceland. The volunteers will also help with renovation and environmental work in the area. Since the the camps is located in the east of Iceland our young volunteer will have the opportunity to enjoy a round tour around Iceland with the extra fee for bus ride of 150 euro for both ways.

5 Leisure: We will visit several places in the area and enjoy the nature while travelling. We will play different kind of sports together will local teenagers. There is a free access to the local geothermal-heated swimming pools in the area. Traditionally, natural pools have played an important social role in Icelandic culture. Most Icelandic pools offer indoor and outdoor swimming, as well as hot tubs and saunas or steam rooms. Accommodation and Food: We will stay in a fully equipped house in the village. Beds will be provided and everyone is asked to bring his/her own warm sleeping bag. Wi-Fi Internet connection is available. Food is included for the duration of the workcamp, however everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favourite recipes from home! Language: A basic knowledge of English is required for this workcamp. Terminal: Intl. Airport: Keflavík (KEF), Reykjavík. The closest national airport to the camp site is Egilsstaðir airport which is 40 km away from the project s site. Flights arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), just south of Reykjavik. WF Iceland will offer a minibus trip from Reykjavik to Eskifjörður for a fair price (150 for the round trip which is almost km in total). On the way to the camp we will go through the South to the East of the island. After the camp we will go through the North and west to Reykjavik. This trip includes unique Icelandic sights such as glacial lagoons, waterfalls, volcanic and geothermal areas, glaciers, lava fields, hot-springs, rhyolite mountain ranges, steam-vents, or even icebergs. Additional Information: There is an Extra participation fee of EUR 250, for this workcamp. Practical information about Veraldarvinir Worldwide Friends Iceland Veraldarvinir - Worldwide Friends (WF Iceland) was founded in 2001 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization promoting peace, friendship and international understanding. We host short-term voluntary work camps, mid and long-term voluntary projects (3-8 months), seminars (suitable for both young people and adults), youth exchanges, educational programmes and campaigns in Iceland. We also send abroad Icelandic volunteers who wish to have similar experiences. We are also active in the Erasmus+ program. Veraldarvinir/WF Iceland aims at: Promoting inter-cultural learning, exchange and awareness Preserving Icelandic nature and raising awareness about environmental issues Promoting voluntary work and a culture of volunteering

6 Our headquarters are located at the following address: WF Iceland / Veraldarvinir Hverfisgata Reykjavík Iceland Website: General information about our International Workcamps: Age limit: In general, volunteers should be at least 18 years old in the adult camps. There are no maximum age limits in the majority of our workcamps. We also host camps for teenagers years old. Work: Workcamps typically last 11 to 14 days. Working hours are usually about hours a week (five to seven hours a day, five days a week). Any exceptions will be noted in the project descriptions. Accommodation: In Reykjavik, WF Iceland provides several shared flats and houses located in the heart of the capital for accommodations. Elsewhere in Iceland, volunteers stay at local community centres, schools, Youth Centres or other houses owned by the communities. The accommodations offer basic sleeping and cooking facilities, and include a shared kitchen and bathroom. In some cases volunteers have to take a shower at the local swimming pool. Food: Food will be provided, however volunteers are expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Camp Language: English is the language spoken in our camps. Volunteers are required to have at least a basic knowledge of the English language. Should the language requirements be higher, this will be specified in the workcamp description. Camp Leaders: There are always one or more leaders for each camp, depending on the size of the group. Leaders represent the link between the hosting community and the group of volunteers. They coordinate the work, organize free time activities, and plan excursions, shopping, and cooking sessions. Apart from these additional responsibilities, they are equal to the other volunteers. Most of our camp leaders are from other countries, and we are very open minded in hosting international leaders from other organizations. Extra Participation Fee: This year we are charging an extra participation fee for all of our camps. Volunteers are expected to pay the workcamp fee in cash (EUR, USD or Icelandic Krona) upon their arrival to the camp. WF Iceland charges a participation fee for the following reasons: a. Lack of support from the government and other sources b. In many of our workcamps WF itself has to supply food which is quite expensive in Iceland compared to other European countries

7 c. In most of our workcamps located in Reykjavik, WF itself has to cover both food and accommodation costs d. Most of our partner organizations in other countries cover their administration costs through the fees they charge to the volunteers they send abroad. We do not send enough volunteers abroad in order to cover our administrative expenses so we need to charge a participation fee from the volunteers we receive Insurance: Veraldarvinir provides a third part liability during the duration of the camp. WF Iceland does not provide volunteers with a medical insurance. Therefore, we strongly recommend that the volunteers purchase insurance for their stay here in Iceland. European volunteers should bring their European Health Cards (former E111). Some practical matters We highly recommend that volunteers bring a sleeping bag, basic work clothes, hiking boots, and swimming suits, as well as warm and waterproof clothes. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring information about their country such as photos, music, songbooks, games, or musical instruments. Volunteers with special needs: Our camps are open to everyone. If you have volunteers with special needs, please contact us. We will do our very best to find a way to host them. Information Sheets We will send out detailed information sheets with practical information and camp details the same day we accept the volunteers. All our information sheets are also available online. Our website: We encourage all our partners and volunteers to check out our website for more information about our projects. There you will find more detailed information, videos and photos from our workcamps. Arrival and departure The first day of the camp is arrival day and the last day of the camp is a departure day. If the camp is in the North, East or West of Iceland the volunteers should arrive the day before the camp starts and departure the day after it ends. If the camp is in Reykjavik it is enough to arrive the first day of the camp and depart the day that the camp ends. Getting to the campsite: Iceland s public transportation is expensive and not very efficient. We will arrange a minibus trip from Reykjavik to most of our workcamp locations outside of Reykjavik. The participants can choose the minibus option to reach the workcamp location or traveling independently using public transport (e.g. buses, flights). The minibus fee will be published in the information sheet. However, beware that traveling with our minibus is usually the most convenient option. Every participant who wishes to take the minibus needs to inform us by (bookings@wf.is) several days

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9 BELGIO CBB ABOUT CBB Main facts The Association des Compagnons Bâtisseurs, aka CBB, is a non-profit, non-political organization recognized and financially supported as Youth Organization by the Brussels-Wallonia Federation since It is member of the ALLIANCE of European Voluntary Service Organizations since In Belgium, CBB is member of the federation of the pluralist and independent youth organizations. As Youth Organisation, CBB is managed by young volunteers. 7 Board members out of 9 and 81% of the members of the general assembly are bellow 35 years old. Values, principles and objectives CBB recognizes itself in a value of active pluralism. The participation in our projects always leave the participants free to make their own choice and decision concerning their personal, cultural, political or philosophical orientation and involvements so far that these orientation and involvements respect the personal situation and the dignity of any other members of the society and respect the corevalues of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. All the actions of the organization are based on the principles of non-formal education (in the French meaning of Popular Education). Our projects aim to support the development of active citizens, able of sense of responsibility, criticism and solidarity. They offer a space for interaction and expression of people from diverse origins and abilities, with the objectives to encourage their awareness on societal challenges (from local to global level), to raise new links of solidarity between them and between their communities, and to support their full participation in the society. In that sense, any project or activity in CBB encourages: - The empowerment of free, autonomous and responsible individuals. Our projects encourage processes of social and cultural emancipation, which means that they invite their participants to reflect on the place they occupy in the society and on the role they can and they want to assume in it. - The meetings beyond the differences. Our projects encourage the awareness to the richness of human diversity and the creation of new social links. - The practices of active citizenship and the promotion of volunteering: by taking part in our projects, people should experiment new ways of participation and to be encouraged to take responsibility in their communities. - The informal and non-formal learning processes: the participation in our projects must permit the acquirement and development of competences such as self-confidence, autonomy, intercultural competences, leading skills, manual, social or linguistics abilities Our programs and activities CBB mainly develops its action with 5 permanent programs of activities: The international workcamps (short term volunteering projects in international group) The week-end workcamps (volunteering projects for local groups during the week-end)

10 The mid and long term volunteer projects, which include European Voluntary Services. The leisure time activities (of one evening, one day, one week-end, one week ) for mixed groups of volunteers and people in situation of disability which are oriented on the meeting and collective action of these people with different abilities. The leaders trainings (for volunteer projects and also for kids camps) Our public and human resources Our activities are developed thanks to a network of 425 members (members list 2013), 180 international volunteers during the summer and a team of 8 employees. We are a Youth Organization and most of our public is aged between 16 and 25 years, even if there is not upper age limit to integrate our groups of volunteers. Our public is diverse. Around 30 nationalities are yearly represented in our projects. We also implement strategies to facilitate the participation of people from disadvantaged economic and social background as well as of people in situation of disability. A clear result of this strategy is that, among our 425 members, more than 70 people are in situation of disability. Our level of action CBB is based in a semi-rural area. The unique office of the organization is located in Marche-en- Famenne, a inhabitants town at 110 km from Brussels, the capital from Belgium. We organize our projects in the territory of the Brussels-Wallonia-Federation of Belgium, which means that our projects take place in the French speaking part of the country. In the frame of our international projects, we maintain partnerships with more than 70 organizations and 49 countries from Africa, Asia, America and Europe. ABOUT OUR WORKCAMPS Local hosts All our projects answer the needs of the local communities and are organized for the common good. They are organized in collaboration with local non-profit organizations or with local authorities. Our local partners recognize themselves in the values and goals promoted by CBB: active citizenship, richness of the interculturality and human diversity, importance of youth empowerment and youth participation. The local hosts are deeply involved in the preparation and the implementation of the projects. They are in charge to organize the work and to accompany the volunteers in their tasks. They are also responsible to facilitate the meeting between the international volunteers and the community. It is the local hosts who cover the lodging and food costs of the volunteers. Campleaders One or two group leaders, prepared by CBB, participate in each camp and are responsible to facilitate the community life. These leaders are volunteers, with previous experiences in volunteering projects and who are prepared to lead a group. The campleaders in CBB have a volunteer status, but they receive a little money from our organization (100 /week) in order to cover their costs. The amount provided to the leaders of the teenage camps is more important than for adult camps and could be compared to paid labor. Every year, CBB organizes a specific training (3 days long) for its workcamps leaders. We are also happy to host leaders trained and recommended by our partners.

11 The group leaders share all the aspects of the workcamp with the international volunteers. They participate in the volunteer tasks as well as in the daily life and in the leisure time activities. In every project, there are also one or two technical leaders who are in charge to organize and to facilitate the work. These technical leaders are workers or volunteers from the local host. They are mainly present during the working days and do not participate in the residential life. Teenager projects CBB proposes every year workcamps for teenagers (15-17 years old). Teenage camps are seen as usual volunteering projects in CBB. They are a tool used to foster the non-formal and informal learning of the participants. There is no difference with an adult camp for what regards the organization and the duration of the work. Like in any camp, the volunteers actively participate in the management of their group life. They decide together about their cultural visits and leisure time activities. They organize their menu and share all the daily life tasks. A participation fee of 150 is charged by CBB for its teenage projects. This is the main difference with the adult camps, which are always free of charge. The money from the participation fees is used to cover: - The extra allowance given to the qualified campleaders - The leisure time activities of the group A parental authorization and medical facts sheet are requested from the volunteers who want to participate in a teenage camp. General conditions of participation Age Language years old TEENAGE CAMPS If not other specification: English, but the practice of French is never forbidden. Leaders Minimum 2 qualified group leaders + 1 technical leader Participative group management Working hours Participation fee Food and lodging Cultural visits and leisure activities costs Insurance Inclusion policy (A4A) weekly hours 150 of participation fee Costs are covered by the local host. Depending of the project, selfcatering or meals provided Costs covered by CBB Third liability insurance provided by CBB. The volunteers need a personal insurance to cover possible injury or disease costs.

12 CBB is deeply committed in the ALLIANCE Access for All campaign. We are convinced that the international volunteering projects represent a great added educational value for those who take part in them. This is true for anybody and that s why we do our best to make our projects benefiting to everybody. Beyond the politically correct statement, there are acts to be undertaken. We must recognize that, because of economic, social, educational or geographical difficulties, or because of a disability, some have fewer opportunities to benefit from the learning experience our projects offer to the volunteers. That s why CBB fully subscribes with the ALLIANCE A4A policy. Several places are booked in our projects for volunteers with fewer opportunities. When needed, we can also implement a differentiated registration and follow-up process (using the A4A tools). We reserve places for Access for All placements in the camps where: - Our leaders are experienced and enough prepared to provide the extra-support needed by the volunteer. - The local host is experienced in working with disadvantaged publics or has a long experience in hosting international camps. - Our staff is able to visit often the project and to ensure a reinforced mentorship. We must advertise that it is not because a place is booked for an access for all placement that we will automatically accept a placement request. We must feel able to offer safe hosting conditions and to provide the support needed by the volunteer. On the other hand, an Access for All placement should be requested only if a specific support from our side is necessary. If there is no need of extra support from our side, we do not want to know if you consider, or not, that the volunteer has fewer opportunities. We will just be pleased to host a volunteer. We ask the sending organizations to use the A4A pre-departure form and to provide us with the information we need to know in order to orientate the candidate to a suitable project and to ensure him/her correct hosting conditions. Summary of the international projects 2014 Code Name Place Dates Type CBB14/05 CBB14/11 CBB14/13 Domaine de Mozet Domaine de Chevetogne Mozet Chevetogne Natagora Semois Vresses-sur- Semois JULY 05-19/07 AUGUST Envi- Manu 01-16/ /08 Manu- Envi N vols Envi 12 Age limit TEEN TEEN TEEN Remarks 150 of participation fee 150 of participation fee 150 of participation fee

13 Code Name Location Dates Type Age VOLS CBB14/05 Domaine de Mozet Mozet 05/07 19/07 TEEN-ENVI- MANU Y.O. 12 The local partner The Domain of Mozet is an old castle-farm dated back to the 11th century. Now more than 10 hectares with mini-farm of horses, bees, geese, rabbits and a square-shaped castle are available for meeting and lodging kids to discover the biodiversity of the Nature. The Domaine offers the green classes for pupils special programs for 3-4 days dedicated to history, forest, wild and domestic animals, seasons changes etc. as well as animation constructing huts, games and so on. About 7000 visitors per year. Besides, thanks to its features it is fit for youth groups: youth movements, schools, theatre or sports groups for their activities. Its natural and historical background is outstanding and it should endure forever. For that reason, Mozet can be considered as the center of ecocivism. It is based on ecology and good citizenship while coping with different aspects of the environment. All of us should be aware of the place which we occupy in the biosphere and accept our responsibilities concerning the present and future community. To enter a sustainable world, it also means to transform this knowledge into respectful behavior towards the environment. As the citizens of the world, we are all invited to act in this way; each human being must take care of the Earth, our common residence. Don t hesitate to check the web-site (in French) Work With the help of technical leaders, volunteers team will conduct various outdoor work: renovation of the goats shelter, construction of a Zen garden, as well as various maintenance: weeding, pruning, size hedges... ATTENTION: the work can be physically demanding & will only outdoors. Accommodation and Food Housing inside the castle. In 2 dormitories. Shower, toilets are at the same floor, next to the room. Bring a sleeping-bag. Your team will cook together each day. If you follow a special diet, let us know in advance, please. Variants are possible. Location Mozet is situated just 12km away from Namur, 100-thousands inhabitants city. Nevertheless, the Domain is well hidden in countryside and surrounded by charming valleys, forest and typical villages. The closest train station is 5km away from the castle. Meeting point Naninne train station Specific Information Volunteers are asked to take working clothes as well as shoes, boots will be perfect. Think as well to bring rainy clothes in case of wet weather. Sleeping bag is necessary. Extra Fee 150 of participation fee; leisure time activities are covered. 13

14 Code Name Location Dates Type Age VOLS CBB14/11 Domaine de Chevetogne Chevetogne 01/08 16/08 TEEN-MANU- ENVI Y.O. 12 PRE-CAMP SESSION INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT DURATION Location : Marche-en-Famenne Dates: from Friday 1st to Saturday 2nd of August Purpose: the pre-camp gathers the volunteers from several different projects. The participation in the pre-camp is compulsory and free of charge. It is a unique opportunity for the volunteers to meet and to attend different workshops on group dynamic, intercultural education and volunteering awareness. The pre-camp lasts from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, the volunteers will travel together to their camp location (the cost of this train ticket is covered by CBB). The project: Le Domaine provincial de Chevetogne is a big centre for environmental education and social tourism. There is a huge park situated on 550 acres and a modest castle. Pupils from primary and secondary schools come there to participate in activities that focus on discovering the nature and rural way of life. During the summer, many kids and families make a one-day excursion to the Domaine or stay there for holidays to do sports, picnics, observe nature. Motivated and professional staff from Le Domaine de Chevetogne hopes to share their passion for the environment with international volunteers. This year workcamp will be running for the 5th time. Work: With the help of technical leader, the volunteers crew will take care of objects constructed by previous workcamps : cut branches, painting older wood construction. ATTENTION: This workcamp is only based on manual and outdoor tasks and the work might be exhausting sometimes. Food and Accommodation: In a cottage with two dormitories, beds, a kitchen and a bathroom with hot shower. Self-catering, enjoy the kitchen life and bring your favourite recipes! Volunteers must notify beforehand about specific diet. Location: Le Domaine de Chevetogne is located in a deep countryside. By choosing this workcamp, the volunteer decides to live in the nature. All around, there are fields, woods and small villages. Wild animals (deer, foxes or wild pigs) are very close. As the domain is also a tourist center, there are plenty of opportunities for entertainment: outdoor swimming pool, football fields, minigolf, and tennis or basketball playgrounds During the weekend, it will be possible to organize cultural visits and to travel to the biggest Belgian cities. The town of Ciney is 10 kilometers away from the Domain of Chevetogne. From there, it is very easy to reach bigger urban centers such as Namur (25 km), Brussels (80 km) or Liège (90 km). Specific information:there will be limited Internet access during the camp available just from time to time. Please take working clothes with you and shoes boots are just perfect. Check if you have something suitable for a wet weather. Meeting Point :Marche-en-Famenne train station Extra Fee: 150 of participation fee; leisure time activities are covered. Camp language: English 14

15 Code Name Location Dates Type Age VOLS CBB14/13 Natagora Semois Vresses-sur- Semois 01/08 16/08 TEEN-ENVI Y.O. 12 PRE-CAMP SESSION INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT DURATION Location : Marche-en-Famenne Dates: from Friday 1st to Saturday 2nd of August Purpose: the pre-camp gathers the volunteers from several different projects. The participation in the pre-camp is compulsory and free of charge. It is a unique opportunity for the volunteers to meet and to attend different workshops on group dynamic, intercultural education and volunteering awareness. The pre-camp lasts from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, the volunteers will travel together to their camp location (the cost of this train ticket is covered by CBB). The project: You will work for the local section of NATAGORA organization. NATAGORA is the biggest Belgian environmental organization. Their aim is to stop the loss of biodiversity and to get back to a good general condition of nature, in balance with human activities. The types of protection measures Natagora organizes are: -Creation (by buying grounds) and management of natural reserves -Protection of endangered species -Mobilization of all actors in our society (from children till adults) More information about the hosting organization: Work: With the help of technical leaders, the volunteers will do some outdoor tasks: pruning, cutting invasive trees, building nests with branches for the future relocation of snakes and vipers, maintenance of bicentennial oak... These beautiful places being in nature, you ll go everyday with your tools in the workplace on foot. ATTENTION: This workcamp is only based on manual and outdoor tasks and the work might sometimes be exhausting. Food and Accommodation: You ll sleep in a house in a small village near Bouillon. Breakfast and dinner will be provided in the cottage and lunch will be taken in your workplace. Volunteers must notify beforehand about specific diet vegetarian or Muslim if any. Location: The small village of Vresses-sur-semois is located in the south of the country (near the French boarder). It s located in the deep countryside (about 30 km of the city of Bouillon). During the weekend, it will be possible to organize cultural visits and to travel to the bigger Belgian cities. Gedinne train station is 20 kilometers away from your house. From there, it is very easy to reach bigger urban centers such as Namur, Brussels or Liège. Specific information: There will be limited Internet access during the camp available just from time to time. Please take working (trousers or blue jeans) clothes and shoes with you a boots are just perfect. Check if you have something suitable for a rainy weather. Meeting Point :Marche-en-Famenne train station Extra Fee: 150 of participation fee; leisure time activities are covered. Camp language: English 15

16 ESTONIA ESTYES ESTYES CAMP LIST 2014 CODE NAME TYPE DATES VOLS FEE EST T1 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 1 TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY EST T2 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 2 TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY EST T3 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 3 TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY EST T4 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 4 TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY EST T5 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 5 TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY EST T6 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 6 TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY EST T7 KOPU TEEN/ MANU EST T8 PUHJA TEEN/ MANU EST T9 DOWN TOWN MULTI TEEN/ STUDY EST T10 DOWN TOWN ENG TEEN/ STUDY INTRODUCTION TO ESTYES International Youth Association EstYES is non-profit non-political NGO established in 1991 with the purpose to promote youth and cultural exchanges for better understanding and fair world. It is a pioneer organization in the field of international voluntary service in Estonia. Our objectives to increase international understanding and solidarity between countries and people; to promote continuous dialogue between young people all over the world; to enable young people by living and working together to learn from each other, discover the variety of cultures, broaden horizons - thus building bridges over differences; to promote international voluntary service in Estonia as a tool for local development and powerful method of non-formal education of the population; to help finding solutions to actual problems in Estonia by means of international voluntary service; to promote global education as one of the solutions for young people in the globalised world. Our activities organize voluntary camps in Estonia and send Estonian volunteers abroad; send Estonian volunteers to mid- and long-term voluntary services abroad; host volunteers from abroad on mid- and long-term projects in Estonia; participate in EVS program as sending, hosting and coordinating organization; 16

17 organize and run youth cultural exchanges of different kinds, study visits with various themes for youth foreign groups in Estonia and for Estonians abroad; take part in conferences, seminars, trainings abroad and organize those in Estonia. Target groups EstYES works with EstYES works mainly with young people 15 30, but not only with them. Actually EstYES voluntary projects are open to people of all ages without limits. Young people with fewer opportunities are the group of special consideration of EstYES. Our partners From 1994 we have exchanges with branches of SCI (Service Civil International) and from with members of Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations, YAP (Youth Action for Peace) and their partner organizations. In 1996 we established cooperation with ICYE (International Cultural Youth Exchange). In October 1997 EstYES became a member of Alliance. In 2007 EstYES became a member of Coordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) by UNESCO. Most of our partner organisations belong to the above mentioned networks. Over last 3 years EstYES has been intensively developing cooperation with youth and voluntary service organisations in South East Asia and China. Sources of income EstYES income consists of contributions and subscription fees from the participants of our programs. EstYES also receives grants for the projects from foundations like ASEF, Youth in Action Programme, European Youth Foundation, EuropeAid, etc. EstYES does not receive any support from the state. INTRODUCTION TO ESTYES INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMPS Although there were few attempts to organize workcamps in Estonia in the very beginning of EstYES existence in the first real workcamps took place in There were only 2 of them. Twenty years after in 2014 EstYES plans to host 34 adult projects + 10 teenage camps, offering places to nearly 500 international volunteers and we plan to send more than 100 Estonian volunteers to workcamps abroad. Work Usually our workcamps last about 2-3 weeks and take place from May to September. The number of international volunteers in the camp varies from 3 to 15 on adult projects and can be up to 30 on teenage projects. We try to avoid having more than 2-3 people of the same nationality in the camp. Usually English is a camp language, but there are 2 linguistic camps where common language is French or French, German and Spanish. As a rule volunteers have to work 5-7 hours a day 5-6 days a week for the benefit of local community. Hosts provide food and accommodation as well as social and cultural activities in return. Conditions for participation Volunteers should be over 18 years old, except teenage camps where participants are years old. For the work with kids the minimum age of volunteers is usually 19. There is no maximum age limit. Usually there are no special skills required from volunteers, except camps dealing with kids. Participants should be motivated to 17

18 do voluntary work, be ready to meet realities of local life and have enough flexibility to accept it, be tolerant and open for the new experience. In some camps (usually work with kids) a motivation letter is required from the volunteer. Camp leaders Usually, in the camp there is one leader, whose task is to be a coordinator and a link between the participants and the host. Leader participates in daily life equally with volunteers. EstYES does invite camp leaders from abroad. In some of the camps the local host takes the leader s role and there is no other formal leader. Insurance In Estonian camps insurance is not provided, therefore volunteers have to bring their own insurance against illness, accident and third party risk. Participants from EU countries should bring EU health insurance form. Some practical matters For the majority of camps volunteers have to bring sleeping bag, work clothes and gloves, summer clothes and swimming suit, but also warm clothes and rain-gear as weather in Estonia is very changeable and really unpredictable. It is vital to have a mosquito cream on project taking place in the country side! Volunteers are also asked to bring information about their country, photos, music, games, etc. On request EstYES is happy to help booking inexpensive hotel to spend some days in Tallinn before/ after the camp. Infosheets Information about our camps provided for TM is already quite detailed. More details like practical information, travel directions, etc. will be sent to partners 3-4 weeks before beginning of the camp as latest. However if accepted participants need any specific information to organise their travel, they may turn for the information to EstYES earlier. EST T1 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 1 NOVA TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY 30 int + 20 loc EST T2 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 2 NOVA TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY 30 int + 20 loc EST T3 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 3 NOVA TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY 30 int + 20 loc EST T4 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 4 NOVA TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY 30 int + 20 loc EST T5 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 5 NOVA TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY 30 int + 20 loc EST T6 MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO 6 NOVA TEEN/ ENVI/ STUDY 30 int + 20 loc Project This camp is organized for teenagers by youth sport club Lukas-Basket which has been running national youth camps for 14 years and International ones for the past 3 years. International teenage camps will be hosted on seaside in the West of Estonia in Laanemaa County in the municipality of Nova. Beautiful nature, numerous historical places, 200 years long tradition of health resort, unique cultural events are the treasures of the County. Nova with warm sea, white sand, mushroom and berry crops, several lakes, cobble stone road and many places of interest is ideal place for leisure. The aim of Nova camp is to give young people possibility to have active, healthy and meaningful summer vacations with different sport adventures, to enjoy unspoiled nature and to learn how to live in harmony with it, also to explore and realize own capacities. The program will include water activities, sport and ball games, eco-hikes, bicycle trips to places of interest, horse riding, fishing, rowing, sailing with Viking boats, acquaintance with local culture and many other exciting things. Mens sana in corpore sano / Healthy Spirit in Healthy Body this is the message of the camp! Besides, camp gives possibility for intensive contacts between local youth and their peers from abroad, showing youngsters the diversity of world cultures, broadening their horizons and encouraging active communication through games and creative activities. Finally there will be some voluntary work for nature protection and to support local community. The area of the camp is about 3 hectares and it can host about 50 youngsters on one shift. The age of local participants is Local teenagers are 18

19 mainly Russian-speaking of minority communities of Estonia. More information, photos and videos are on Program In the program there are diverse activities: windsurfing, canoeing, sailing with Viking boats, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, different competitions, guided eco-hikes, sport orientation, ATV rally on forest trails, bicycle trips to explore the area, table tennis, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursion to Keila waterfall and historical places of interest in the area, picnics on the seaside, evening of Estonian national dances and food, making castles from sand and stones on the beach, fanny party with Estonian sauna, night cinema in open air theatre, Estonian police`s fanny lesson - Feel like a real cop, etc. You can also try to make wooden and woolen handicrafts and kitchen utensils, learning folk dances. In addition there will be creative work-lessons on manufacturing sheath-knife s case from natural leather and decorative burning (scorching) on the leather; decoupage; soap-making. Bikes are available for the whole duration of the shift. Please note, while all above is included to the camp fee bus excursion to Haapsalu to see Episcopal Castle ( ) and visit to Old Railway Museum, attendance of Roosta Adventure Park attractions, net-fishing, water-rides by scooter with banana is at additional modest fee. Work The main work this year will be restoration jobs at the historical church and church yard. In addition to this, there will be some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, making wooden toys and games for local orphanage, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old seaport from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, berry picking and transfer of the crop in a orphanage, planting trees. The work will be organised in close cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school. Accommodation In the military and tourist tents by the local school near to the seaside (100m). It is also possible to have accommodation in wooden houses for modest extra charge - 20 Euro per shift. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All facilities like showers, toilets are provided in the school. You will also try traditional Estonian sauna. Catering Three times a day. Menue has vegetables, fruits, berry juices. There are multiple water machines with cold water in the school complex. Catering takes place in the school s mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants will be asked to help cleaning. Medical Aid The nurse is present in the camp around the clock and there is a car on call which goes to the nearest hospital in case of any emergency. Location Nova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many histoirical and cultural sites. More information on The camp is located on Nova basic School s territory ( Surroundings and camp s infrastructure Schoolhouse Sports hall Table tennis Wooden houses Information centre Refreshments stall Gym eguipment for fitness exercises on school s territory 19

20 Football field Basketball court on the school s territory Volleyball court on the beach 4 lakes within 4 km radius 2 sand beaches in the distance from 2-7 km RMK (The Forest Management Centre) wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beach Modern outhouses near the beach Grocery store 0,5 km away Marked by Forest Department hiking paths Terminal and arrivals/ departure Airport, bus station, harbor in Tallinn; specially arranged bus to Nova. Pick up on arrival to Tallinn is possible at additional fee. NB! On arrival day there is a dinner, accommodation in Tallinn-lodging for the night at the gym of sport club. Showers and WC are in the facility of the gym. On the 2nd day there is a breakfast at 8 am and departure to camp site. On the last day of the camp there is a breakfast and departure at am from the camp. Special requirements Participants have to be sporty, curious and interested in active life style. Please inform us beforehand about allergies or dietary requirements you have. Please bring sleeping bag and mat, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. The main age of participants is 14-19, however exceptions are possible. Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp! Camp languages are English and Russian. Participation fee Unlike the normal camp there will be not so much of traditional work. Nevertheless participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Obviously, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 280 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the camp. It includes transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp. In questo campo 2 posti sono riservati a Legambiente, pertanto i primi 2 volontari che ne faranno richiesta avranno la certezza di essere accettati dall organizzazione ospitante EST T7 KOPU VILJANDI MANU 10 int + 15 locals Project Kopu village is a centre of Municipality of Kopu, one of the smallest in Estonia with total population of around 700 people. International workcamps have been taken place there since During past summers volunteers helped to build sport facilities for local school, cleaned up the school park, and did some renovation jobs at the old graveyard. Besides practical help, the volunteers made a significant impact on community life bringing new dynamics, intercultural exchange and international contacts to local youth. Being inspired by the years of international volunteering experience Kopu Municipality authorities continue hosting international camps and invite international volunteers this summer again. This year international camp will be combined with the national teenage work- and leisure camp taking place in Kopu at the same time. Work Kopu Primary School occupies old German manor house surrounded by the large park. There will be various jobs in the school park, around the school building and other important places in the community - mainly clearing and tidying up of the park as well as other objects such as public playgrounds, local graveyard, surrounding of newly opened visiting centre etc. Another important work is preparing woods for the school 20