🏢 About the local organisation
Now the global urban development planned a positive trend to preserve the scale and harmonious silhouette of the historical part of town where prohibited any point construction or reconstruction of an old building without preserving its pristine appearance."Tom Sawyer Fest" - the first festival in Karakol, which is dedicated to the restoration of the historical environment, namely, the construction of a specific building belonging to the 19th century "Weight House". By international and local volunteers at the expense of sponsors. Recreation of the "Weight House" with local and international volunteers is a big step towards preserving the architectural and historical appearance of the city.
💼 What the programme involves
Project goals: UOrestoration of the historical environment of the city by volunteersUOpopularization of historical heritage and its preservation among foreign tourists and locals.UOto increase towns attractiveness for the foreign tourist and locals, show its richness of the culture and nationalitiesUOto create and promote towns branding and identityWork: Volunteers will work on the construction of the "Weight House", assembling and building it from wooden and carved parts, which will be previously prepared by the foreman.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation: Volunteers will live in the hostel. Food: Cooking will be done by a hostel. Group: Mixed, composed of approximately 5 international, 2 United States Peace Corps volunteers and 2 local volunteers. Volunteers will manage working hours and free time activities with the camp leaders. Decisions will be made based on discussions with the whole group. Residents who wish to be involved will be welcome.
ℹ️ Additional information
Why Kyrgyzstan' We offer unique opportunity for people who are not afraid of travel hardships, adventures, who enjoy hiking, kayaking, swimming in the lake, living in yurt, camping in the mountains and learning new culture and languages. Our organization is flexible in receiving couples, friends, not upper-limit aged people.Bring: A more detailed packing list will be sent after applying, a basic list includes: own medicine, backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, raingear, warm clothes, comfortable shs for hiking, a swimsuit, sunscreen, insect repellent (much of the time will be spent on the lakeshore), a torch/flashlight, your national recipes, music, songs, games, energy, and a good moodParticipation fee: 180 Euro should be paid upon arrival. The participation fee covers accommodation, food, transportation, recreation, and organizational costs.LS-13