Summer at The Othona Community

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GREAT BRITAIN Environment Festival Manual work Environment Festival +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Othona Community in Bradwell-on-Sea was founded in 1946. It is a residential centre for people of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds to seek a common understanding in the cause of peace. Othona has welcomed volunteers since the early 1970's. Othona is a multi-faith non-dogmatic Christian Community founded next to one of the oldest churches in the UK (654 AD). It fully involves non-Christians. It is an experimental community where work, worship, study and play are combined. Volunteers will be fully integrated in the life of the community.

💼 What the programme involves

During summer volunteers will be helping with the day to day running of the community, and interacting with guests and members, ongoing work to the grounds and gardens and creation of new facilities.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Volunteers should bring tents and sleeping bags/mats.

🍲 Food

Food will be healthy and home-made. Vegetarian diets can be catered for.

📍 About the location

The Othona Community is situated near Bradwell-on-Sea on the east coast of Essex, next to a nature reserve. It is 5 Km from the nearest village. During the volunteers\' time there, there will be themed study weeks. Details of these events can be viewed on Othona's website https://www.othonaessex.org.uk/events-listing Outside their work duties volunteers are encouraged to join in these activities.

🎒 Leisure activities

At Bradwell-on-Sea, you can enjoy beautiful coastal walks, explore the rich wildlife of the local nature reserve, discover the fascinating history of the area through its historic sites, and relax on sandy beaches. Water sports enthusiasts can also indulge in sailing, kayaking, and fishing in the coastal waters. With its picturesque landscapes and relaxing atmosphere, Bradwell-on-Sea offers an ideal getaway for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.