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Deutschland    IBG 16    Gaeufelden (Baden-Wurttemberg)    01.08.-21.08.2010    RENO/CONS   12vols
In the 1970s three previously independent villages merged to create the community of Gaeufelden. The population is around 9000 inhabitants. On the community ground many dry-stone walls are used as field boundaries and can be seen as a biosphere for particular animals and plants. A dry-stone wall is a wall that is constructed from stones without any mortar to bind them together. The wall is held up only by the interlocking stones, which must be carefully selected by their shape.
WORK: The municipality invites an international workcamp again to do the dry stone walling. Volunteers will be supervised by a worker, who will teach them the best techniques. Work will be hard and volunteers should bring old clothes and sturdy boots!
ACCOMMODATION: The group will be accommodated in a living container, used as a youth centre. It includes kitchen, sanitary facilities and is situated in a smaller part of Gaeufelden.
LOCATION: Gaeufelden is a village in the county of Boeblingen and in about 30 km distance to the city of Stuttgart. Hiking trips in the nearby Black Forest are possible as well as excursions to bigger cities. The small size of the village gives the chance to come in close contact to the local inhabitants – volunteers should be looking forward to it.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Stuttgart. NEAREST TRAINSTATION: Gaeufelden.

Deutschland    IBG 18    Haiterbach (Baden-Wurttemberg)    15.08.-28.08.2010    RENO   15vols (no more female)
For the second time the municipality of Haiterbach invites an international workcamp. This year will be a project for the young ones of the village. The outer area of the kindergarten is supposed to be improved so that the children can have a better time enjoying there kindergarten after the summer break. To enjoy the childrens happy faces in the end a small party to induct the new playground is planned for the last day - together with the kids!
WORK: In detail the group will firstly work on the playground equipment. Those as well as the fence need to be improved and renovated. Furthermore there will be the reparation of seating-steps and the designing of a wall on the volunteers list of tasks! Some tasks (painting works) can be done together with the children.
ACCOMMODATION: The volunteers will be accommodated in a newly renovated historical building called “Zehntscheuer”. In the Middle Ages it was used by farmers for storing corns and crops. After a recent renovation this historic building was transformed into a modern community house including a big courtyard used for cultural events and rooms for a kindergarten and different activities for young and old people. Kitchen and sanitary facilities are available. Mats will be provided as well, but volunteers should bring sleeping bags. The accommodation is situated in the middle of the town, so volunteers will have the chance to get in close contact to the neighbours. Probably there are cultural events in the courtyard.
LOCATION: Haiterbach is a town with about 5.800 inhabitants consisting of five districts. It is situated in the eastern Black Forest, 20 km northeast of Freudenstadt and 30 km west of Tuebingen. About 1000 years ago it was firstly mentioned and historical traces can be found in the town. The Black Forest is a famous forest mountain range. The highest peak is the Feldberg with an elevation of 1.490 meters. There are numerous paths suitable for hiking.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Stuttgart. NEAREST TRAINSTATION: Nagold.

Deutschland    IBG 20    Eppelheim (Baden-Wurttemberg)    15.08.-28.08.2010    CONS   15vols (no more female)
The small town “Eppelheim” offers a special project. It is the first time to invite a workcamp to help with such a big project, it therefore will be a unique experience for everyone involved in the project. In the centre of town there is wasteland that is supposed to be transformed into a communal park for the inhabitants of Eppelheim. It holds enough space for a (water) playground and sports ground, a beautiful rose garden and herbal garden and a square – so that one should be reminded of a typical Italian “plaza”.
WORK: The international volunteers involved in this project will help with the planting tasks and setting up of different constructions for the playground. Since there is a lot to do everyone can play a part in this project due to his or her own interests and skills. Some of the works will already be done until the workcamp arrives since the opening of the park is supposed to happen this year and all works should be done by the end of summer. Support the community in this process – they are happy to receive your energy and strength!
ACCOMMODATION: will be in rooms of the fire brigade! Bring your sleeping bags. All other facilities are at hand!
LOCATION: Eppelheim is a cosy small town close to the beautiful city Heidelberg, with inhabitants summing up to around 14.500. Not only is there a lot to see and do in the town itself since you´ll be able to meet a lot of people interested in exchanging but also the region around Eppelheim is very attractive. For cultural highlights it´s only a short hop to Heidelberg experiencing history and city life. Nevertheless the nature around Eppelheim is stunning and diverse with its hills and forests.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Stuttgart. NEAREST TRAINSTATION: Heidelberg, Eppelheim.

Deutschland    IBG 21    Kappelrodeck (Baden-Wurttemberg)    22.08.-04.09.2010    CONS   12vols (no more female)
After the great experience of the first workcamp two years ago the municipality of Kappelrodeck invites one again. This year the group will create something new: It´s the towns wish to create a so called “barefoot path” which consists of different natural materials that are supposed to be sensed and experienced through the feet by walking barefoot on it. Materials like sand, stones, bark mulch and wood will be used for different parts of the path. This path is very exciting for children, but anyone will have fun and some relaxing time using it!
WORK: The volunteers will work on constructing this new barefoot path. They will help develop parts of the trail. Work contains mostly of collecting material, digging and levelling the ground for the path and fill in the parts with the respective material. Work will be supervised by professionals.
ACCOMMODATION: will be in a school in the village of Waldulm, a part of Kappelrodeck. Two sleeping rooms, a kitchen and sanitary facilities are provided. The showers you will find in the gym-hall nearby.
LOCATION: Kappelrodeck is a small community situated in the popular “Black Forest” and has around 5700 inhabitants in total. The region attracts many tourists who find recreation in the beautiful landscapes. Besides, the area is famous for its delicious red wine. The local people are interested to get in contact with you and show the beauty of this area. Hiking in the nearby nature as well as excursions to cities like Strasbourg or Freiburg are possible.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Strasbourg. NEAREST TRAINSTATION: Kappelrodeck.

Deutschland    IBG 30    Überherrn    22.08.-11.09.2010    ENVI   15vols
Überherrn is a very active community situated directly at the French-German border. Überherrn owns many sights (castles, monuments…) and offers a lot of activities for inhabitants and tourists (swimming pool, barbecue areas…). The area is perfect for hikers and the volunteers will maintain one of the hiking path leading in a circle around Altforweiler, a village which belongs to the community of Überherrn.
WORK: The hiking path leads through meadows and forests around Altforweiler. The work will include clearing vegetation, transporting materials such as gravel and stones, laying steps and installing handrails and benches. The work will be physically hard.
ACCOMMODATION: will be in a former school and in the room of the local bikers club.
LOCATION: Überherrn offers a lot of attractions and the local community is very welcoming. Volunteers will have a close contact to locals and should be open for this! Überherrn is close to the fortified city of Saarlouis and not far from Luxembourg, Saarbrücken, Metz (France) and other interesting sights.
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Saarlouis
NEXT AIRPORT: Saarbrücken (35 km), Frankfurt-Hahn (90 km)

Deutschland    IBG 23    Wangen (Baden-Wurttemberg)    28.08.-11.09.2010    KIDS   12vols (no more female)
Zum dritten Mal laedt die Stadt Wangen ein Workcamp ein, das bei den lokalen Ferienspielen und -aktivitäten fuer Kinder unterstuetzen soll. Im Laufe von zwei Wochen finden die Spielstadt „Mini-Wangen“ und eine Freizeit für lokale Jugendliche auf einem Bauernhof statt. Zusätzlich werden die Freiwilligen die Chance haben, Waldkindergärten in Wangen besser kennenzulernen und dort zu helfen. Zur Kinderspielstadt sind Kinder im Alter von 7-10 Jahren eingeladen. Ungefaehr 120 Kinder werden bei „Mini-Wangen“ dabei sein. Spaß, Spannung und viel Spiel garantiert! Die Bauernhof-Freizeit in der zweiten Woche ist für Jugendliche im Alter zwischen 13-17 Jahren. Ein Teil der Workcamp-Gruppe wird die Jugendlichen bei dieser Freizeit betreuen, der andere Teil wird in den sehr beliebten Waldkindergärten helfen und die Kinder in ihrem Kindergarten-Alltag begleiten.
ARBEIT: Die Teilnehmer des Workcamps helfen in der ersten Woche dabei, die Kinder bei verschiedenen Aktivitaeten der Spielstadt zu unterstuetzen – in den Bereichen Sport, Spiel und Handwerk. Die Freiwilligen arbeiten gemeinsam mit lokalen Betreuern zusammen, um das Programm innerhalb und im Außenbereich des Jugendhauses und in der Stadt zu beaufsichtigen. Das Programm laeuft taeglich von 8 Uhr bis 15 Uhr. In der zweiten Woche zieht die Gruppe aus dem Kloster in Wangen auf einen (Bio-)Bauernhof etwa eine halbe Stunde von Wangen. Dort werden alle gemeinsam mit den Jugendlichen für eine Woche leben. Das Workcamp wird geteilt: Die eine Hälfte hilft bei der Planung, Gestaltung und Umsetzung der Bauernhoffreizeit, die andere Hälfte wird Kinder in Waldkindergärten in der Umgebung von Wangen betreuen und die Chance bekommen, zu erfahren, wie ein Waldkindergarten funktioniert und warum es in Deutschland so beliebt ist.
UNTERKUNFT: Die Gruppe lebt in einem gut ausgestatteten Selbstversorgerhaus (Kueche und Sanitaeranlagen sind vorhanden) – dem Gruppenhaus neben dem idyllischen Kloster der Stadt. Die Moenche sind sehr willkommen heißend und freuen sich auf den Austausch. In der zweiten Woche zieht das Workcamp mit dem lokalen Jugendreferenten und den Jugendlichen der Bauernhoffreizeit um auf einen Bio-Bauernhof in der Nähe von Wangen. Hier wird sich die Gruppe gemeinsam mit den Jugendlichen verpflegen und wohnen.
UMGEBUNG: Wangen ist eine schoene, alte Stadt in der Region, die sich „Allgaeu“ nennt. Sie liegt nahe der Alpen und der Laender Schweiz und Oesterreich. Die Umgebung ist vielseitig und laedt zu vielen Naturerlebnissen (zum Beispiel Bodensee und Alpen) ein. Doch auch die Stadt Wangen selbst hat mit seinen Fachwerkhaeusern und der langen Geschichte, die bis ins Jahr 815 zurueckgeht, viel an Kultur und Sehenswuerdigkeiten zu bieten. Durch den einwöchigen Aufenthalt auf dem Bauernhof, wird die Gruppe auch viel Natur und ländliches Leben zu sehen und spüren bekommen. Durch das Zusammenleben mit lokalen Jugendlichen wird der Austausch rege sein. Der Landwirt auf dem Bauernhof erzaehlt auch gern mehr vom Leben auf dem Land und der besonderen Situation der Bio-Bauern in der Gegend! Spannende, abenteuerliche zwei Wochen warten!
BESONDERHEIT: Alle Freiwilligen sollen Deutschkenntnisse mitbringen und ein Motivationsschreiben ueber ihr Interesse an der Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen und lokalen Menschen schicken.
NÄCHSTER FLUGHAFEN: Stuttgart: NÄCHSTER BAHNHOF: Wangen.

Deutschland    IBG 24    Kehl (Baden-Wurttemberg)    18.09.-09.10.2010    ENVI   10vols (no more female)
For the past eight years the municipality of Kehl has asked international workcamps to help with environmental protection in their town. There are two tasks to fulfill, explained by professional supervisors.
WORK: The first task will be the rebuilding and renovation of a nature trail. Definitely volunteers will learn a lot about typical vegetation and its ecological richness.
Secondly, the banks of a small river need to get cleared from rubbish, grass and bushes to prevent flooding the town. In former times the river was redirected to run in concrete tunnels and it was biologically dead. The municipality has removed all the concrete, allowing the small river to flow through the town once again over a length of 3 km. There are now many plants and animals living in and by the river. Volunteers will clear the banks of the river and cut the grass and bushes. They will work with machines and it may be physically hard and muddy. This is a good project to learn about nature protection and conservation.
ACCOMMODATION: The group will live in a youth centre where all facilities are provided. There is a kitchen and different rooms to stay and spend time in. It might happen that volunteers will sleep in big tents in the garden (in case of cold nights they can move into the house). You should be prepared for this and bring a warm sleeping bag! Be open to get in contact with the local youth since they are your hosts and neighbours throughout the workcamp!
LOCATION: Kehl is a medium sized town at the bank of the river Rhine facing the French-German border. The Alsatian town of Strasbourg is situated on the other side of the river Rhine. It will be interesting to visit the beautiful town of Strasbourg, crossing the border to France. The youth centre is only a five minutes’ walk from the inner city of Kehl. Other interesting outings can be the Black Forest and the nature of the southern area in general.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Strasbourg: NEAREST TRAINSTATION: Kehl.

Deutschland    IBG 25    Mariaberg (Baden-Wurttemberg)    02.10.-16.10.2010    SOCI/RENO   15vols
Shortly before arriving to Gammertingen you will find an impressive building on top of the hill to your right – an old monastery towering over the surrounding hills and forests of the Swabian Albes. This old monastery is the centrepiece of a quarter of Gammertingen called Mariaberg! It is a beautiful place where a diverse range of people – young and old ones – come together, live, learn and work. Not only does it hold kindergartens, schools and working places for disabled but also provides a daily life with market square, swimming pool, restaurants and gym halls like a small town. We ask you to come with an open heart and mind!
WORK: Together with the gardener of the initiative you will work on the renovation of a part of a walking path around Mariaberg. More precisely you will help clearing a field where a serpentine path will be set up and support environmental and renovation work around the old mill that is situated outside of the village.
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: Accommodation will be in a gym hall in the centre of Mariaberg close to all needed facilities like shower, toilets. You will certainly have access to the swimming pool of the quarter and have the opportunity to use different other facilities. You will not prepare meals for yourself since there is no kitchen close to your accommodation. Hence, you will be served in the local Café and restaurant of the “village”.
LOCATION: As mentioned, Mariaberg is a part of the town of Gammertingen situated on top of a hill around an old monastery. Gammertingen is situated 80 km south of Stuttgart, amidst the Swabian Albes (not Alpes!!) within spectacular nature – a beautiful mountain chain. Without a doubt you will find enough to do in Mariaberg itself (swimming pool, barbecue, gym halls, bowling, restaurants and café!) but the region with its nature, typical Swabian villages and small towns is really inviting as well.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Stuttgart. NEAREST TRAINSTATION: Gammertingen.