BWCA set up an ongoing project in order to build a Volunteer Training Centre (VTC), which will be used to involve local people in volunteer projects and activities for the benefit of their community. At the VTC a nursery was created to grow saplings of timber and fruit trees, which will be planted in surrounding villages. Volunteers will take part in development work of VTC nursery, by looking after the planted trees and building an underground chamber for the composting of organic fertilizer. Work will be 5-6 hours per day. There will be also excursions in local historical places and the opportunity to play games with local children.
Location:
Ujgram is a small village at Gabtali Upazila (Sub-district) under Bogra district situated just next and south of Gaibandha district in the North. 60 km from Bogra town and 290 km from the capital city Dhaka.
Travel terminal:
Zia International Airport in Dhaka.
Accommodation:
At Ujgram BWCA dormitory with electricity, modern tolilet and shower. No washing machine or bathtub, every thing to be done manually with pumped supply water.
Special requirements:
All volunteers will be received by BWCA members at the “Zia International Airport” in Dhaka. The volunteers who are traveling by road/train through India are requested to inform the arrival point to the BWCA by “Confirmation Slip”. After the orientation seminar in Dhaka (1st day of the program) all volunteers will be taken to the camp site. Work can be physically demanding.
BWCA set up an ongoing project in order to build a Volunteer Training Centre (VTC), which will be used to involve local people in volunteer projects and activities for the benefit of their community. Volunteers will help the running of an awareness campaign in schools and in the community on the issue of climate change and towards the reduction of green house gas of 50% by 2050. Also, at the VTC a nursery was created to grow saplings of timber and fruit trees, which will be planted in surrounding villages. Volunteers will take part in development work of VTC nursery, by looking after the planted trees and building an underground chamber for the composting of organic fertilizer. Work will be 5-6 hours per day. There will be also excursions in local historical places and the opportunity to play games with local children.
Location:
Ujgram is a small village at Gabtali Upazila (Sub-district) under Bogra district situated just next and south of Gaibandha district in the North. 60 km from Bogra town and 290 km from the capital city Dhaka.
Travel terminal:
Zia International Airport in Dhaka.
Accommodation:
At Ujgram BWCA dormitory with electricity, modern tolilet and shower. No washing machine or bathtub, every thing to be done manually with pumped supply water.
Special requirements:
All volunteers will be received by BWCA members at the “Zia International Airport” in Dhaka. The volunteers who are traveling by road/train through India are requested to inform the arrival point to the BWCA by “Confirmation Slip”. After the orientation seminar in Dhaka (1st day of the program) all volunteers will be taken to the camp site. Work can be physically demanding.
BWCA set up an ongoing project in order to build a Volunteer Training Centre (VTC), which will be used to involve local people in volunteer projects and activities for the benefit of their community. Volunteers will help planting trees (timber saplings) in and around the VTC. Also, at the VTC a nursery was created to grow saplings of timber and fruit trees, which will be planted in surrounding villages. Volunteers will look after the planted trees and participate in an awareness campaign supporting the use of organic fertilizers. Work will be 5-6 hours per day. There will be also excursions in local historical places and the opportunity to play games with local children.
Location :
Ujgram is a small village at Gabtali Upazila (Sub-district) under Bogra district situated just next and south of Gaibandha district in the North. 60 km from Bogra town and 290 km from the capital city Dhaka.
Travel terminal :
Zia International Airport in Dhaka.
Accommodation :
At Ujgram BWCA dormitory with electricity, modern tolilet and shower. No washing machine or bathtub, every thing to be done manually with pumped supply water.
Special requirements :
All volunteers will be received by BWCA members at the “Zia International Airport” in Dhaka. The volunteers who are traveling by road/train through India are requested to inform the arrival point to the BWCA by “Confirmation Slip”. After the orientation seminar in Dhaka (1st day of the program) all volunteers will be taken to the camp site. Work can be physically demanding.
BWCA set up an ongoing project in order to build a Volunteer Training Centre (VTC), which will be used to involve local people in volunteer projects and activities for the benefit of their community. Volunteers will help planting trees (timber saplings) in and around the VTC. They will also take part in the development of the tree nursery and help with an awareness campaign on the issue of the green house effect. Work will be 5-6 hours per day. There will be also excursions in local historical places and the opportunity to play games with local children.
Location:
Ujgram is a small village at Gabtali Upazila (Sub-district) under Bogra district situated just next and south of Gaibandha district in the North. 60 k.m. from Bogra town and 290 k.m. from capital city Dhaka.
Travel terminal:
Zia International Airport in Dhaka.
Accommodation:
At Ujgram BWCA dormitory with electricity, modern tolilet and shower. No washing machine or bathtub, every thing to be done manually with pumped supply water.
Special requirements:
All volunteers will be received by BWCA members at the “Zia International Airport” in Dhaka. The volunteers who are traveling by road/train through India are requested to inform the arrival point to the BWCA by “Confirmation Slip”. After the orientation seminar in Dhaka (1st day of the program) all volunteers will be taken to the camp site. Work can be physically demanding.
BWCA set up an ongoing project in order to build a Volunteer Training Centre (VTC), which will be used to involve local people in volunteer projects and activities for the benefit of their community. Volunteers will help the running of an awareness campaign in schools and in the community on the issue of climate change and towards the reduction of green house gas of 50% by 2050. Also, at the VTC a nursery was created to grow saplings of timber and fruit trees, which will be planted in surrounding villages. Volunteers will take part in development work of VTC nursery, by looking after the planted trees and building an underground chamber for the composting of organic fertilizer. Work will be 5-6 hours per day. There will be also excursions in local historical places and the opportunity to play games with local children.
Location:
Ujgram is a small village at Gabtali Upazila (Sub-district) under Bogra district situated just next and south of Gaibandha district in the North. 60 km from Bogra town and 290 km from the capital city Dhaka.
Travel terminal:
Zia International Airport in Dhaka.
Accommodation:
At Ujgram BWCA dormitory with electricity, modern tolilet and shower. No washing machine or bathtub, every thing to be done manually with pumped supply water.
Special requirements:
All volunteers will be received by BWCA members at the “Zia International Airport” in Dhaka. The volunteers who are traveling by road/train through India are requested to inform the arrival point to the BWCA by “Confirmation Slip”. After the orientation seminar in Dhaka (1st day of the program) all volunteers will be taken to the camp site. Work can be physically demanding.
BWCA set up an ongoing project in order to build a Volunteer Training Centre (VTC), which will be used to involve local people in volunteer projects and activities for the benefit of their community. Volunteers will help with the construction of a training room and an office at the VTC. They will also help the "Cost Free Eye Camp", which gives health care to poor people who suffer from cataract problems; volunteers will look after some of the patients by providing food and care work. Work will be 5-6 hours per day. There will be also excursions in local historical places and the opportunity to play games with local children.
Location:
Ujgram is a small village at Gabtali Upazila (Sub-district) under Bogra district situated just next and south of Gaibandha district in the North 60 km from Bogra town and 290 km from the capital city Dhaka.
Travel terminal:
Zia International Airport in Dhaka.
Accommodation:
At Ujgram BWCA dormitory with electricity, modern tolilet and shower. No washing machine or bathtub, every thing to be done manually with pumped supply water.
Special requirements:
All volunteers will be received by BWCA members at the “Zia International Airport” in Dhaka. The volunteers who are traveling by road/train through India are requested to inform the arrival point to the BWCA by “Confirmation Slip”. After the orientation seminar in Dhaka (1st day of the program) all volunteers will be taken to the camp site. Work can be physically demanding.
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
