Eschenau is a place for children from homeless families. We will do some renovation work in the house/surroundings and do as well some gardening. We will do as well some workshops with and for the children. We will show the children different cultures with international games, food, etc. We will work five days a week but we will also make excursions with the children.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: We will be hosted in the "Kinderbauernhof (childrensfarm www.kinderbauernhof.or.at)" where the children also stay. As the children are staying in the same house please notice that there are special rules for the living together during the camp! Things to bring with you: We have beds for everybody; we don't sleep on the floor!!! It is NOT necessary to bring your sleeping bag! Things to bring: Working clothes, working shoes, raincoat, swimming suit, sun protection. If you require any medicaments (e.g. because of an allergy), don't forget to bring them with you. Please bring songs and children fairies from your country as well as some ideas for games, etc.
Food:
We will cook for ourselves. (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 Euros. Furthermore we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks (PLEASE do NOT bring Alcohol!!), games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening and workshops for the children) – and a lot of motivation to work with children!!
Requirements:
As the children are staying in the same house please notice that there are special rules for the living together during the camp! No Alcohol during the project!!
Age:
18-99
Location:
The international camp will take place in eschenau close to st. pölten (lower austria) from july 9th – july 23rd 2016.
We will mostly work in cleaning and renovating the sports facilities of this famous public park called ‘Augarten' but as well in painting the wall that protects it. Sometimes we have as well the possibility to work with the gardeners doing gardening work. The Augarten is located in the centre of Vienna (2nd district). The work will start on Monday 11th of July. We will work five days a week, approximately six hours a day. Moreover, we will try to include 1-2 local participants with fewer opportunities either in the work or in free time activities. We want to offer them the possibility to get to know people from all over the world. In this way we want to set an example of integration. At the end of the international camp we will try to organize a farewell barbecue.
Accomodation & food:
We will be hosted in a youth centre in Vienna:
Things to bring with you:
You need to bring with you a sleeping bag and mats (we will sleep on the floor), working clothes, working shoes, raincoat, swimming suit, sun protection. If you require any medicaments (e.g. because of an allergy), don't forget to bring them with you.We will cook for ourselves. (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 Euros. 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!
Age:
18-99
Location:
The international camp will take place in a public park in vienna from 9th to the 30th of july 2016
There will be two parts in thos camp. During the first week we will work with the local association LEiV and do a lot of landscape conservation and animal (birds, bucks and spiders) protection outside. We will work from 9 am to 3 pm four days that week. On Sunday 7th, we will celebrate LEiV’s annually festivity and help them prepare and serve. In the second week, we will co-operate with the Mountain and Nature Rescue Service and the institution “Lebenshilfe” (Live Help) which works mainly with people with physical and mental disabilities (clients). We will work from 9 am to 3 pm four days that week. One of the tasks will be to work with 8-9 clients from Lebenshilfe organizing (working & free time) activities and we will build insect hotels. All our camp time we will work together with 3-4 refugees living in Straden.
Leisure time:
In your free time you have the opportunity to explore the region and make excursions to nearby places of interest. Straden is situated in the countryside of south-eastern Austria.
Location:
The international camp will take place in Straden (Styria).
Accommodation:
We will be hosted in a school in Straden. Things to bring with you: You need to bring with you a sleeping bag (we have mats in the house), long working clothes (against ticks), solid (!) working shoes, raincoat, swimming suit, sun protection. You will also need tick protection that you can buy in Austria. If you require any medicaments (e.g. because of an allergy), don’t forget to bring them with you.
Food:
We will cook for ourselves. Please inform us whether you require a special diet or are vegetarian. Your accommodation and food are covered – however, we recommend you to bring some pocket money: The currency used in Austria is Euros. 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!
Insurance:
During the international camp we will only have insurance for accidents. Nevertheless, you need a full insurance for your travel and the time in Austria; don’t forget to arrange your insurance prior to your departure!
We will renovate an old historical stonewall. Stonewalls are important for biodiversity and they are part of the traditional landscape in this region. We will try to include local volunteers in the work and have contact with integrative institutions who work with people with disabilities of refugees. We will work five days a week, approximately six hours a day. The stonewall is part of a local hiking path and will deal with the topic "Walls and Boarders"- especially with our current refugees situation.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: We will be hosted in an elementary school with lavatories and a kitchen. Possible sleeping bags will be needed; we will inform the participants if we will get bed available or if they need to bring mats. Things to bring with you: working clothes, working shoes, raincoat, swimming suit, sun protection. If you require any medicaments (e.g. because of an allergy), don't forget to bring them with you.
Food:
We will cook for ourselves. (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 Euros. 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!
Age:
18-99
Location:
Upper austria/alberndorf in der riedmark; the international camp will take place in alberndorf, which is a village in the north of austria, next to the czech boarder near to linz. alberndorf is a village with about 4000 inhabitants. many regional activities are organized by clubs and small associations. we might join some of them during our spare time and you can get an impression of the local culture. they have as well a festival during august which we can join.
We will be doing cleaning, gardening and revitalizing the Jewish graveyard in the 18th district of Vienna. We will work five days a week, approximately six hours a day. Moreover, you will learn more about the Jewish history in Vienna during your work as well during the free time activities.
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation: We will be hosted in Vienna or surroundings. Things to bring with you: You need to bring with you a sleeping bag and mats (we will sleep on the floor), working clothes (hat, long pants, long sleeve shirt, working shoes), raincoat, swimming suit, sun protection. If you require any medicaments (e.g. because of an allergy), don't forget to bring them with you.
Food:
We will cook for ourselves. (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 Euros. 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!
Requirements:
Motivation Letter and a special filled application (which is prepared by the Jewish association) is needed!
Age:
18-99
Location:
The international camp will take place in vienna from august 20th – 3rd of september 2016.
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