📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The ijgd have been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
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💼 What the programme involves
The focus of the two-week workcamp is on the renovation of the wooden boat shed, which is located on the grounds of Treibgut. In addition to learning manual and technical skills, the volunteers learn about ecological and sustainable construction methods and use alternative building materials and energy sources.
On the grounds of Treibgut there is a bathing area and a sauna with a view over the river landscape.
If you fancy a morning yoga session and/or are interested in an improvisation theatre or forum theatre workshop, you can experience this at Treibgut.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You cook together. Money for shopping will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan catering is possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.
You will sleep in nature experience accommodation in the form of a group accommodation. Our site offers two yurts and a large tipi.
📍 About the location
The river and lake landscape adjacent to the site offers unique opportunities for excursions into nature. Potsdam as an island and cultural capital, as well as the proximity to Berlin, make numerous leisure activities possible. Our camp offers canoes to explore the numerous water and field landscapes and a unique nature. Potsdam is home to theatres, the Babelsberg film studios and a wide range of cultural events, which can be reached both by water and by public transport. The center of Berlin is around 45 minutes away by tram and S-Bahn.
⚠️ Requirements
It is an advantage if you are physically fit and interested in nature. A few basic handicraft
skills do not hurt either ;)
ℹ️ Additional information
Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.