The building society Fri and Fro is a little community in the northern part of Zealand in a village called Egebjerg. The community is a co-operative community based on the idea of sustainability. The houses in the co-operative are build in sustainable materials, such as straw, shells, clay and recyclable materials. At present they have build 10 houses of straw and clay and 6 houses of wood The goal of the community is to get as close as possible to be CO2 neutral.
WORK:
The inhabitants in the community feel a certain pressure to finish the building of their own house, and therefore the community is in lack of man power to finish their community house. The participants on this workcamp are going to help with finish up the community house. The participant will not need any skills, as they will be under guidance from professionals. As a supplement to the work Fri and Fro will make lectures and workshops in issues of sustainability.
Requirements:
You do not need any special skills to attend this workcamp, you will only need to be highly motivated to make a effort to fulfill the goal of the workcamp. Therefore we would kindly ask you to attach a motivation letter with your application, in brief telling about you and why you want to go.
LOCATION:
Egebjerg, Zealand.
TRAVEL TERMINAL:
Copenhagen Central Airport or train station.
ACCOMODATION:
Tents.
LANGUAGE:
English.
Remarks:
A short motivational letter is required. This workcamp requires a visa and a work and residence permit for volunteers for participants outside EU.
« 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! »
