Support of Technical Leading of Workcamps
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About the project
Support of Technical Leading of Workcamps
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Our partner's network originated in the 1980s when young individuals voluntarily restored village churches in East Germany to preserve them from decay, fostering community engagement and revitalization through various activities. While the urgent need for spaces free from political and ideological pressures has diminished, finding areas devoid of commercialism, bureaucracy, and prejudice remains rare. Negotiating between public activities and private life has become increasingly challenging, requiring substantial effort to overcome obstacles. The Network aims to establish and safeguard such spaces, proposing a vision for change while emphasizing cooperation. Their projects are invitations to foster commitment, facilitate change, and encourage meaningful interactions.
💼 What the programme involves
Organizing and leading international Workcamps is an exciting challenge for those who enjoy working with young people worldwide and taking on responsibility. Our partner offers opportunities for individuals interested in the technical aspects of work to support the technical leadership of Workcamps through Mid-Term Volunteering. This role is suitable for those with manual experience, an interest in environmental activities, or a desire to develop organizational skills. Volunteers assist the technical leader in tasks such as scheduling, tool management, and leading volunteer groups. For students in architecture or related fields, this service can count as internship experience, with certificates provided by our partner. Volunteers receive a €150 allowance for each two-week camp, along with food, accommodation, and participation in cultural activities. It's recommended for volunteers to take a break after two or three camps, with the option to participate as regular project participants thereafter.
🏠 Accommodation on site
🍲 Food
The meals will be prepared together as they are part of the community life, what means that every participant will be responsible for the meal at least once during its stay. So it would be very nice if the participants could bring typical recipes from home in order to introduce each other to the preparation of food from all over the world.
📍 About the location
🎒 Leisure activities
The camp places are usually located near small villages in rural areas, so the participants should not expect busy places and normal city activities for the leisure time during the working days. Small trips in walking distance are possible in the afternoon. On the weekends it is possible to organise an excursion to nearby cities or to have other leisure activities. Usually average temperatures in Germany during the summer time are about 20º C to 30º C; during the night it will get colder. It is possible that there may be three weeks of non-stop sunshine, but every day rain is not impossible either. In September and October it's about 8º C to 18º C.
⚠️ Requirements
- Motivation letter related to the project and CV + photo required Good Spoken English is required, basic German and other languages are welcome;
- passport;
- EU-members should bring their European Health Insurance Card; those which have an individual travel insurance should bring the certificate.
🤝 Meeting point
The meeting point will be indicated in the info sheet.
ℹ️ Additional information
Volunteers should bring:
- alarm bell;
- calculator;
- purse;
- working gloves;
- sleeping bag;
- stable work boots, really appropriate for practical work;
- appropriate clothes, waterproof coat;
- mosquito protection lotion;
- dictionary;
- typical recipes;
- sweets;
- music;
- instruments and games from the participants' home country for group activities
More detailed information will be sent later on the infosheet.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
OH-C07
12/07/2020 → 29/08/2023
OH-C07AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
17/10/2026 → 03/12/2029
OH-C07AUTO-EXT
30/08/2023 → 16/10/2026
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
20–35 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
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Summer Time
Local time: 21:39 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken