Assisting during archeological excavation together with other participants of the expedition under guidance of experienced archeologists. Volunteers work about 7 hours per day with a lunch break 6 days a week. There are many different types of work that volunteers can do including not physically demanding tasks, this is why anyone can take part in the project.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will live in tents (two people in one tent) in expedition field camp situated close to the working place. There is electricity in the camp, mobile and Internet coverage from volunteers' devices. There is also a shower with hot water and camp sauna. Volunteers eat with other participants of the expedition 4 times a day (vegetarian menu is also possible). The camp is located close to the town, which means that if needed volunteers can go to shops, supermarkets, pharmacies.
Location & leisure:
Old Ryazan settlement, Ryazan region (4 km from Spassk town, an hour drive from Ryazan).The camp is located on the banks of a river in a very interesting place from natural and cultural points of view. After work volunteers can go to the town, go for a walk, swim in the river or watch a movie together (there is a projector and a screen in the camp). During the free days some excursions around local sights will be organized for the volunteers and participants will certainly get all the information about the site and the objects they are looking for.
Requirements:
Project related motivation letter. The experience of leaving in field conditions is welcomed but not required.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Old ryazan settlement, ryazan region, russian federation
Creating photo, video and other promotional materials about Kirov region, the project, and international volunteering will be an important part of the program. •Volunteers will be engaged in a rich cultural programme and are expected to be able to share about their experience online in the form of posts, creation of photo and video materials and tour routes; •Translation of materials and helping plan interactive an excursion at the local Paleontological Museum will be an important part of the project, as well; • Volunteers will also carry out ecological work in the open-air Dino-park: cleaning of the territory, gardening, taking care of the exhibits; •Volunteers should be also ready to make presentations of their own culture for other camp participants and local youth.
Accomodation & food:
The volunteers will stay in the school building (female and male rooms). Shower will be provided. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be organized at the local cafe. Sleeping bags are necessary!
Location & leisure:
Location: Kotelnich (Kirov region), 123 km from Kirov. Organizers will provide volunteers with transport from Kirov to Kotelnich. Leisure time: excursions, workshops on Russian handicrafts, Russian sauna (banya).
Requirements:
Participants are expected to be eager to share about their experience on-line during the camp and be familiar with basic photo and video editing tools.
Volunteers will take part in archaeological excavations together with museum workers and a group of Russian volunteers. They will be integrated in Museum' research activities. Volunteers will work 7 hours per day, with the weekend of 2 days per week. Excavations can take place in various places on the territory of the Museum. All necessary equipment for work will be provided.
Accomodation & food:
Participants will live in tents in expedition field camp situated close to the museum building. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bags. There will be a shower and a field kitchen - meals 3 times a day will be provided, volunteers will cook by themselves as a group.
Location & leisure:
The ‘Kostenki' Museum-Reserve is located 40 km south from Voronezh and is situated on the bank of Don River. The daily camp life also includes research and education activities (excursions, lectures, meetings), cultural events and sports classes.
Requirements:
Be prepared for living in tent camp, sometimes the work might be physically demanding
Age:
18-99
Location:
The ‘kostenki' museum-reserve, 40 km south from voronezh, russian federation
« 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! »
