KOESTI WATERMILL
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About the project
KOESTI WATERMILL
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The aim of
this camp is to help renovation works of the historical watermill Koesti. This watermill
dating from the end of 18th century is an important object of
heritage for the local community. The oldest part of the building existing at
present was built in the second half of 19th century. In 1930 the
watermill was made two-storied and on the river side the engineering for
producing electric power was built. After the Second World War several changes have
been made there. Today association managing the watermill put a lot of effort
into developing it into a hydroelectric plant, which started to give energy now.
And this is a very important step for the local community which goes along with
the general national plan to raise the production use of energy from
alternative sources. At present such alternative energy projects have not been
developed in Estonia yet to the noticeable extend, therefore Koesti Watermill
is an important initiative which should be supported.
💼 What the programme involves
The work will involve mainly
cleaning up/ recovering of the hydro power station canal and the banks of
Koesti creek. This means serious physical work such as like removing mud, stones, branches of trees, etc. Also there may be
clearing up of the green areas around the mill and possibly simple conservation
jobs in the building (e.g. cleaning the walls before painting). Volunteers will
be working 7-8 hours per day 5 days a week under the supervision of local
technical leader.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The accommodation facilities will be quite simple: you will stay in the mill house in camp beds. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Please note that the shower is a primitive outdoors solar shower, and there is dry toilet only. But you will have a good chance to try Estonian sauna on weekend.
🍲 Food
Simple but
healthy traditional local food will be prepared by the hosts, volunteers will
be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is
limited.
📍 About the location
The project
is located at the border of the Town of Viljandi, which is situated in South
Estonia on Sakala Upland. Town of Viljandi with its 20,000 inhabitants is the
centre of the county. As a culture town it is well known for its valued Culture
Academy, Ugala Drama Theatre and the famous international Folk Music Festival (www.folk.ee) held yearly at the
end of July. Viljandi lies
🎒 Leisure activities
There are a lot of
possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the town
where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing, museums, festivals
(including world famous Viljandi Folk www.folk.ee/en/viljandi-paerimusmuusika-festival-2,
concerts, live music, pubs, etc. You can also spend time at Viljandi Lake and
go swimming or simply stay at the mill having bonfire, barbeque and sauna with locals.
⚠️ Requirements
This is a classic WORK camp with the real physical work – be ready for it. This camp may not be suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Please note rather simple washing facilities in this camp. You have to bring your sleeping bag, working clothes and rubber boots.
🤝 Meeting point
Airport,
harbour, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus to Viljandi.
ℹ️ Additional information
Due to lack of communal resources for this camp we ask participants to contribute 30 Euro towards the costs of general administration.
Volunteering Group has to be composed of 5-8 people max.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
EST 26
07/08/2017 → 19/08/2017
EST 18
18/07/2017 → 30/07/2017
EST 20
17/07/2017 → 29/07/2017
EST 26
01/08/2017 → 13/08/2017
EST 18
18/07/2016 → 30/07/2016
EST 20
24/07/2017 → 05/08/2017
EST 26
01/08/2016 → 13/08/2016
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
30.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Viljandi, Viljandi County, Estonia
Estonia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken