Support after flooding
Germany
Environment
Renovation
Environment
Renovation
Fixed dates
About the project
Support after flooding
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The severe rainfalls in July hit several places in Western Germany and elsewhere, causing fatalities and severe damage to buildings, roads, and landscapes.
In the first weeks after the disaster, rescue workers, large relief organizations, and many volunteers have already established a relief infrastructure in addition to the most urgent tasks.
But there is still a lot to do. Helping hands and various talents are still urgently needed for clean-up, first reconstruction works, and day-to-day maintenance of the relief structures. It doesn't matter if you are good with your hands or if you like cleaning, carrying, sorting, or organizing things - your talents and your motivation are needed!
💼 What the programme involves
Together with other volunteers, you will assist with clean-up and the first reconstruction works in the disaster region.
Depending on the daily needs, the SCI group will be deployed at different locations in various fields of activity.
A shuttle bus will take you to the sites in the morning. Here it may be that you support demolition work and remove rubble, or that you assist in the winegrowing region with foliage work or erosion control. On a day-to-day basis, you will also have to maintain the structures of the aid camp or staff the information telephone or the social media information channel to coordinate helpers.
Be flexible and prepare yourself for different tasks according to your skills and motivation.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Arrival only with negative COVID test (48h).
You will sleep in tents (if possible, bring your own) on the meadow. There are porta-potties and shower trolleys on site to be shared with other volunteers.
In the morning you will have breakfast and packed lunches supplied by donations. At the site, volunteers will provide you with donated food. Special needs can only be catered for to a limited extent. There is only what is there.
In the evening, back at the camp, you will be provided with a warm dinner by/with other volunteers and can end the day in a cozy camping atmosphere.
📍 About the location
The group is accommodated on the premises of the helper shuttle in the Innovationspark-Rheinland in Grafschaft-Ringen.
From here you will be taken by shuttle bus to the disaster areas in the Ahr valley and back to the camp in the evening.
You will camp on a meadow together with other helpers.
On-site, you will have to take a COVID test every day so as not to put anyone else at risk. Tests will be provided.
Food and drinks are covered by donations and therefore not necessarily free to choose. Prepare for the simplest of circumstances (comparable to a festival).
⚠️ Requirements
Minimum age 18 years. You must be physically and mentally strong and stable.
You need sturdy shoes, preferably hiking or work boots. Rubber boots are not suitable!
A refreshed tetanus vaccination and long clothing will protect you in case of cuts.
Sunscreen/hat and rainwear.
Camping mat and sleeping bag/camping equipment. Your own sleeping tent if available.
ℹ️ Additional information
You are going to a disaster area. Become part of and respect the relief structures.
You will be confronted with loss and destruction, both material and human. Many of the people affected have lost everything and their lives were in danger. Therefore, be sensitive and empathetic.
Sometimes rumors come up in the disaster areas due to a lack of information, which should be dealt with prudently and calmly.
In the camp of the helpers and at a distance to the disaster areas, the day's experiences are taken up by the group, you can exchange experiences with others and socialize in the evenings. Feel free to bring along anything that can raise your spirits and does not hinder the help - your ukulele, harmonica, football, juggling, stories, ...
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
DE-SCI 10.92
28/08/2021 → 11/09/2021
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Germany
Germany
🌍 Location info
Local currency
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🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
German