WE ARE GREEN
Code: 81254 Copied
Austria
Environment
Social work
Festival
Environment
Social work
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
WE ARE GREEN
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Grenzenlos is an Austrian NGO based in Vienna. It is independent of religions and political bodies. Grenzenlos is a non-profit association. Its main purpose is to promote world peace and respect between people through intercultural non-formal education programmes abroad which combine cultural integration with engagement at non-profit initiatives worldwide. The German word Grenzenlos means no boundaries and also no limits . The word explains the basic mission of Grenzenlos: to promote the personal development of individuals (no limits) and inter-cultural understanding through international encounters, trainings, inter-cultural living and work experience (no boundaries). Grenzenlos offers a variety of international mobility programmes. These programmes are dedicated to world peace through the promotion of intercultural exchanges. Traditionally, Grenzenlos organizes volunteering programmes (individual as well as in the frame of international camps). As an exchange organization, we send volunteers abroad and host volunteers in Austria.The Inclusion approach is a high priority for Grenzenlos: special attention is given to promoting the participation of people with disabilities in all our volunteering projects as well as trainings and educational programmes.
💼 What the programme involves
You will work together with the LEiV (Verein Lebende Erde) which is a landscape protector group in the European NATURA2000-site Teile des SEdoststeirischen HEgellandes. You will work on the meadows to collect the hay and in the woodlands to clean them from neophytes. The core idea is to assist the organisation with the traditional art of work that aims to preserve the area and its wildlife. You will also help at the European-Roller Festival (a protected bird from the region). Moreover, you will have excursions to the wonderful protected species living on the side and visit the Mur-river for rafting. Here is the planning of the camp (it can change depending on the weather): 16th ( 17th of July: Meeting, move into the accommodation, grocery shopping, welcome the volunteers, introduction to the project17th ( 19th of July: Work: one person at Lebenshilfe, one team cooks, one team for hay harvest and various work on the farm LEiVFirst weekend: Rafting or/and the district tour? One free day to visit Graz (self-organisation)23rd ( 26th of July: Work: one person at Lebenshilfe, one team cooks, one team for hay harvest and various work on the farm LEiV (preparation of the European Roller Festival)23rd of July: Research evening - nightlife at Stainz bei Straden24th of July: International evening 28th of July: European Roller Festival29th of July: Dismantling of European Roller Festival, goodbye, departure Please keep on mind that you are going to work with your hands under the sun and that some hard work is expected Also, be aware that the work will mostly take place outdoor, so the different weather conditions should not be a big problem for you (you should like to be outdoor most of the time). As integration with the community is a key element, you will have cultural interactions with the people in Straden and its surrounding. Website of Verein Lebende Erde (in German): https://www.vulkanland.at/vereine/lebende-erde-im-vulkanland-l-e-i-v/Website of Lebenshilfe (in German): https://www.lnw.at/leistungen/betriebe/werkstaette-straden/
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation:You will be hosted in the "Sporthaus" in Krusdorf. Food:You will cook for the group in team. Please inform us whether you require a special diet. Your accommodation and food are covered ( however, we recommend you to bring some pocket money. The currency used in Austria is euro. Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) ( and a lot of motivation
📍 About the location
Rafting, intercultural evening, visit of Graz,Research evening - nightlife at Stainz bei Straden, visit the chocolate museum
ℹ️ Additional information
You need to bring with you a sleeping bag (you have mats in the house), working clothes, closed working shs, raincoat, swimming suit, sun protection and a sun hat/cap. If you require any medications (e.g., because of an allergy), dont forget to bring them with you.You will work in nature and the natural habitat of ticks. Theres a small risk of tick-borne encephalitis. Make sure you protect yourself with repellent or a vaccination.You need a full insurance (medical) for your travel and the time in Austria. Dont forget to arrange your insurance prior to your departure
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GL04
16/07/2024 → 29/07/2024
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–40 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
8345 Stainz bei Straden, Austria
Austria
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 20:57 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
German