📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Lutherstadt Wittenberg is famous for the reformer Martin Luther and the painter and printmaker Cranach. Wittenberg became one of the most important German towns of political, cultural, historical, and artistic advances in the 16th century. The famous reformation places in the historic centre, and the buildings developed in different epochs, are forming the architecture of the town. Many people travel to Wittenberg because of its past, and its connection to Martin Luther who worked there. The river Elbe is close to the Biosphere reserve “Mittlere Elbe”.
The workcamp will run under the theme “Preparation for the anniversary of the Reformation in 2017 – 500 years since the Reformation”.
💼 What the programme involves
Your help will be divided into two parts. During the 1st week of your workcamp a “Creative Workshop” is planned, under the instruction of an artist from Halle/Saale. You will work creatively with colours, paper and fabrics in the rooms of the Cranach Courtyards http://www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de/culture/luthergedenkstaetten/cranach-hoefe/). Besides of this work you will get the opportunity to learn more about the story of Luther and Cranach.
In the next two weeks your help will be needed to prepare a big youth camp. You will put up tents, build wooden floors for the tents and signposts and do maintaining works. Volunteers should be prepared to be flexible and take part in any work that will support the project.
During the weeks outside you will go to the work by bike everyday. So it is REALLY important that you are able to ride a bicycle!
Study part:.
We would appreciate if you inform yourself before coming to the project about the city of Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Martin Luther and the artist Lucas Cranach. During your stay you will get to know many famous and important persons who have influenced German and European history.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will live in 2-3 bed rooms. Bed linen will be provided; there is no need to bring a sleeping bag.
📍 About the location
Leipzig, Berlin or Potsdam are about 70 km from Lutherstadt Wittenberg. There are other nice places to visit in the area: a lake, the river Elbe and the Wörlitzer Park, where you can spend your free time.
⚠️ Requirements
Motivation letter needed
ℹ️ Additional information
You have to be able to ride a bike!!! German language skills are an advantage!