Estland
Vermittlungsgebühren 120 EUR (+ teilw. Extra Fees)
| | In Estland arbeiten wir mit ESTYES (EST) zusammen, einer gemeinnützigen, nicht-staatlichen und nicht-politischen Jugendorganisation. Sie wurde 1991 mit dem Ziel gegründet, den kulturellen Austausch und das gegenseitige Verständnis unter Jugendlichen zu fördern. Wir können dir einen Fahrtkostenzuschuss von 100€ auszahlen, wenn alle Kriterien erfült sind. |
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Estland EST 02 ERVITA MANOR I (KOERU) 04.06.-16.06.2012 MANU 8vols
The aim of this camp is to help renovation of the historical Landlord House of Ervita Manor, which is the important object of historical and cultural heritage of Koeru Parish of Jarvamaa County. In the future the Landlord House will be renovated to the botanical garden with the accommodation, pool and saunas with the aim to promote sustainable tourism and eco-friendly living. Ervita Manor renovation works have been going on for 8 years, but still there is a lot of work to be done. Landlord house renovation has just begun and help of volunteers will be especially appreciated. You will have more information about the project and manor house on facebook of the project host Jarkko Arhilahti.
WORK: The work will involve mainly carrying rocks and building ruined walls. Work is quite physical, mainly outdoors. Also there may be some hey making in the fields (for sheep of the farm). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day 5 days a week under the supervision of the leader. There will be also work specialists and technical help. In addition to work some workshops on renovation techniques will be offered.
ACCOMMODATION: The Manor House complex is managed by a Finnish family with two children, so you will share accommodation with them. The volunteers will stay in the separate room of the manor house on beds. Bed lines are provided, volunteers are asked to bring their own towels. Toilet, hot water, shower is available. Volunteers have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals. Volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
LOCATION: Ervita is a small village (with around 260 inhabitants) located in Jarvamaa County, Koeru Parish in northern-central Estonia. The closest towns are Paide (35 km) and Rakvere (55 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature, and there is real countryside and forests with wildlife around.
TERMINAL: Airport, harbour, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus to Koeru.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers have to be in a good physical shape. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay.
Leisure time: Sunbathing and swimming, fishing, beach volley on nearby Lake Vainjarv (300m). Very good camp for nature lovers! Endla Nature Reserve with the possibility of bird watching and hiking is around.
Estland EST 04 DOWN TOWN KIDS CITY I (TALLINN) 15.06.-30.06.2012 KIDS/TEACH 8vols
This project is organized for local children by the non-profit educational association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite” within its annual activities on multicultural issues for kids. The project’s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to children and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method and organizing alternative English language practice. The project gets the kids of 10 to 13 years old familiar with customs and traditions of the countries from all over the world and encourages them to develop their cross-cultural thinking and tolerance. The common theme for all Down-Town camps 2012 is LINKS - What are the links between us and the world, us and our dearest ones, between the generations, between humans and the Nature?
WORK: Activating kids in the city camp and providing them with cross-cultural learning experience. Volunteers will do it through informal methods of teaching and working in small group techniques. Among the activities to be held by team of volunteers are playing the games and music popular the countries the volunteers represent; training kids to perform pieces of amateur drama; preparing festivals, intellectual and sport games as well as discussions and excursions round the places of interest; actions for peace and nature protection; leading and supporting kids in their work on the team projects within themes like “Healthy body, healthy spirit”, “Good habits”, “My small home in the big world”, “War and peace”, etc. Volunteers together with a local project coordinator are responsible for the day activities in the camp. The work can be pretty hard, involving long working hours, requiring high commitment and responsibility. You will stay with kids 10.00 – 17.00 and spend another hour to prepare next day activities. In the course of camp there is one day off and at least one day of travel outside Tallinn together with kids. Before the city camp activities start there will be training in camp methodology and preparation. Most of kids are Russian-speaking children from minority group of Tallinn. The total number of kids is 30 to 40. Volunteers will work in pairs facilitating and leading a smaller group of 10 - 12 kids during the day. The camp activities will take place in a learning centre situated in the centre of the city.
ACCOMMODATION: On bunk-beds in the class rooms of the “In Down Town” school, in the heart of the Old Town of Tallinn. Toilets and showers are available. You do NOT need a sleeping bag, still you can bring one if you want. Volunteers will cook and have their breakfasts at the place of accommodation; lunches will be organized for whole camp in the city centre. You are expected to arrive to the school by 19:00 on the arrival date.
LOCATION: Camp will take place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. You can get a lot of information on www.tallinn.ee
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You have to be really motivated to work with kids. Experience in work with children is an advantage. Your ideas and actual preparation to do the activities for kids are essential. We ask you to bring some materials like postcards, posters, maps, symbols of your country, music or popular games etc which are typical for your country or region which can be used by you during your country presentation. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with an ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. A good level of English is required. The min age of volunteers is 19. Motivation letter is required.
Leisure time: There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the capital where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing, museums, festivals, concerts, pubs, etc.
Estland EST 05 SANNA CULTURE MANOR I (ROUGE) 18.06.-01.07.2012 MANU 8vols
Sanna is a sparsely populated village typical for Southern Estonia. There is an old manor house in the center of village where NGO Sanna Culture Manor is located. Organization works since summer 2009. Sanna Culture Manor arranges art and culture events, workshops, seminars, courses and retreats. Essential emphasis is drawn upon sustainable and soulful living, environmental awareness and protection. Manor offers people alternative tourism with local ecological food and hiking in Sanna Manor Park hiking trails and newly opened Sanna Skywalk (the only in Estonia!). The manor was built in 1586 and it is a unique and beautiful wooden building surrounded by an ancient park and clear water Parlijogi (Pearl River). NGO Sanna Culture Manor has begun the renovation of the manor in cooperation with Rouge Local Authorities. Current situation: renovated are the village club rooms, handicraft class is furnished with traditional looms and sewing appliances. Available are full kitchen, volunteers’ apartments, and carpenters workshop with appliances for traditional and modern woodwork. It is the 3rd year Sanna Culture Manor in cooperation with EstYES invites international volunteers to assist with some practical works as well as to meet artists, experience various workshops and help preparing and running activities.
WORK: Most of work will be outdoors, including cleaning of manor park and the river sides. Renovation of rooms in the manor with natural materials and paints will be also a part of the work. Also work in Sanna organic garden - watering, weeding, and planting using permacultural techniques. The working day is 6 -7 hours
ACCOMMODATION: In the manor house, bunk-bed room for volunteers. Bed linens are provided, toilet and shower available. Meals will be prepared by host organisation members and volunteers together. Wifi internet is available.
LOCATION: Sanna is a small village (with only 80 Inhabitants!) located in Voru county in southern part of Estonia. The closest town is Voru (20 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature and many heritage sites. This region is known for its bumpy hills and thick primeval forests with wild nature. Houses are located far away from each other so that they are not visible to each other. Activities and surrounding area in pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/Hendriknoor
Culture Manor website: www.kultuurimois.kultuuritehas.ee/kultuurimoiseng.html
TERMINAL: Airport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn, bus to Voru.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The volunteers just have to be aware that the camp will take place in a very small village (80 inhabitants) Please bring working clothes and gloves and proper shoes for working. Camp language is English.
Leisure time: Camp is very suitable for nature lovers - there is beautiful nature which provides peace and harmony, Pearl River flowing through the village and several lakes are good refreshing place in summer. Modern-traditional hot tub is situated in between the manor house and river. Old bicycles which have been collected from local surroundings and renovated by local youth are available in Sanna bicycle workshop with the opportunity to try ride freak-bikes which have been made in Sanna by Latvian and other metal art designers. Bicycle trips will be organised. Sport activities - volleyball. Outside pizza oven, to make your own pizza.
PARTICIPATION FEE: Due to difficult economic situation this year and the lack of financial support for the project participation fee of 70 Euro is requested from volunteers to cover the costs of food. It has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.
Estland EST 06 PARIISI FRA (KADRINA) 24.06.-09.07.2012 KIDS/TEACH 4vols
Minimum age of volunteers: 19 years.
Do you want to spend two weeks working with kids in the village of Paris in Estonia? Then this camp is for you! The camp is organized for kids and teenagers by the Association of Teachers of French in Estonia. The main aim of the camp is to provide intensive experience of learning and practicing French for kids and teenagers outside school curriculum using facilities of children camp Pariisi. The camp program includes games and activities, performances in the open air, hikes, excursions and visits, talks and discussions in the working groups. Naturally the language of this camp is French – what else would you speak in Pariisi?
WORK: Activating kids and teenagers, providing cross-cultural learning experience for them as well as French language environment. It will be done through the games, drama, sport activities, excursions, discussions, etc. Volunteers along with local coordinators will be responsible for the whole program of the camp. The work can be pretty hard, involving long working hours some days, requiring high commitment and responsibility for the camp program. There will be two shifts during the period of camp. The first one will involve kids aged 8-10, the second one – teenagers aged 11-13. There is going to be around 40 participants in each shift.
In addition to teachers there will be local young volunteer assistants in the camp.
ACCOMMODATION: Camp has two buildings with 2-5 bedded rooms. Volunteers will have their one room. Beds are provided, but please bring your sleeping bag. Toilets, showers and sauna are available. There is a hall for performances, open air stage, swimming pool, sport facilities for ball games, table tennis, bicycles, etc. Volunteers and participants will have their meals in the local café.
LOCATION: Camp takes place in Pariisi village, about 100 km from Tallinn the capital of Estonia. Nearest towns are Rakvere (20km) and Tapa (15km). The picturesque area around the camp with many hills, streams, rivers and lakes is very suitable for hikes and bicycle tours. Famous Lahemaa National Park is about 20 km from the camp. More information on www.visitestonia.com , www.lahemaa.ee, www.rakvere.ee
TERMINAL: Airport, bus or train station, harbor in Tallinn; bus to Rakvere.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The minimum age of volunteers is 19. Good level of French, also a Motivation Letter is required!!! You should be really motivated to work with kids and teenagers. Previous experience is an asset. All ideas of activities for youngsters, games etc. are welcomed. Please bring some materials, postcards, posters, maps, music, etc. from your country.
Leisure time: There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities: swimming, hiking, sports, etc. Excursions to Lahemaa National Park and Rakvere are foreseen.
Estland EST 07 DOWN TOWN KIDS COUNTRY (VILJANDI) 26.06.-09.07.2012 KIDS 10vols
Minimum age: 19 years old.
This project is organized for teenagers by the non-profit educational association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite” within its annual activities on multicultural issues. The project’s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the youth and provide them with good practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method which includes project work, games, handicrafts, meetings, discussions, direct contact to young people from abroad as well as alternative English language practice. The project gets 10 to 13 years old kids from Estonia, providing them the first experience of the intercultural learning. The common theme for all Down-Town camps 2012 is LINKS - What are the links between us and the world, us and our dearest ones, between the generations, between humans and the Nature? The shift is called ICE-BREAKER, and the key idea is SOCIAL SKILLS and NEEDS for self-realization. This shift will be prepared by volunteers in Tallinn but run in Vaibla village near Viljandi, South of Estonia.
WORK: Activating teenage participants in the summer country camp and providing them with cross-cultural learning experience. The volunteers will do it through informal methods of teaching and working in small group techniques. Among the activities to be held by the team of volunteers are playing games and music popular in the countries the volunteers represent; drama and sports; preparing festivals and disco parties, intellectual and social games, common discussions, handicrafts; leading and supporting teens in their work on the team projects within the discussed themes of the camp etc.; preparing and leading the teen teams’ presentations on the countries the camp participants and volunteers are from. Each day of the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity, and finally party in the evening. Volunteers together with a local project coordinator are responsible for the day activities in the camp. The work can be pretty hard, involving long working hours, requiring high commitment and responsibility for the camp program and the young participants. Before the country camp activities start there is training in Down-Town camp methodology and preparation, which takes place in Tallinn. Local kids in the camp are Russian-speaking youngsters from the minority groups of Estonia. The total number of participants is 40.
ACCOMMODATION: During days in Tallinn volunteers will stay in the class rooms of the “In Down-Town” school in the heart of the Old Town of Tallinn. Beds, toilets and showers are available. Volunteers will cook and have their meals at the place of accommodation. During days in the country volunteers will stay in the shared rooms for 2-4 persons of the same camp house as the teens' one. Toilets and showers are of common use. You do NOT need a sleeping bag, but please bring your own towels. All meals are provided in the camp canteen. More information about the camp site is on www.veldemani.ee. You are expected to arrive to the school by 16:00 on the arrival date.
TERMINAL: Airport, bus or train station, harbour in Tallinn; bus to Viljandi; specially arranged transport to Vaibla village.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You have to be really motivated to work with teenagers. Experience in work with children is an advantage. Your ideas and actual preparation to do the activities for teens are essential. We ask you to bring some materials: postcards, posters, symbols of your country, music or popular national games etc typical for your country which can be used during your country presentation. Also it will be great if you can bring any traditional food to present during intercultural evenings. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with an ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. A good level of English is required. The minimum age of volunteers is 19. Please add a motivation letter.
Estland EST 09 KOESTI WATERMILL I (VILJANDI) 02.07.-14.07.2012 ENVI/MANU 8vols
The aim of this camp is to help renovation works of the historical watermill Koesti. This watermill dating from the end of 18th century is an important object of heritage for the local community. The oldest part of the building existing at present was built in the second half of 19th century. In 1930 the watermill was made two-storied and on the river side the engineering for producing electric power was built. After the Second World War several changes have been made there. Today association managing the watermill put a lot of effort into developing it into a hydroelectric plant, which started to give first energy now. And this is a very important step for the local community which goes along with the general plan to raise the production use of energy from alternative sources in Estonia. At present such alternative energy projects have not been developed in Estonia yet to the noticeable extend, therefore Koesti Watermill is an important initiative which should be supported.
WORK: The work will involve mainly cleaning up/ recovering of the hydro power station canal and the banks of Koesti creek. This means physical work like removing mud, stones, branches of trees, etc. Volunteers have to bring rubber boots. Also there may be some clearing up the green areas around the mill and occasionally simple conservation jobs in the building (e.g. cleaning the walls before painting). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day 5 days a week under the supervision of local technical leader.
ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation facilities will be quite simple: you will stay in the mill house in camp beds. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Please note that the shower is simple outdoors solar shower, and there is dry toilet only. But you will have a good chance to try Estonian sauna on weekend. Simple but helathy traditional local food will be prepared by the hosts, volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
LOCATION: The project is located at the border of Viljandi, large town situated in South Estonia on Sakala Upland. Town of Viljandi with its 20,000 inhabitants is an independent unit of local authority and the centre of the county. As a culture town it is well known for its valued Culture Academy, Ugala Theatre and the famous international Folk Music Festival (http://www.folk.ee) held yearly at the end of July. Viljandi lies 160 km from Tallinn, 98 km from Parnu and 80 km from Tartu. More information about Viljandi on www.viljandi.ee/?id=506 and www.viljandimaa.ee/turismiinfo/?lg=eng
TERMINAL: Airport, harbour, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus to Viljandi.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a real classic workcamp - be prepared for physical work. This camp may not be suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Please note rather simple washing facilities in this camp. You have to bring your sleeping bag, working clothes and rubber boots.
Leisure time: There are a lot of good possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the town where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. You can also spend time at Viljandi Lake and go swimming or simply stay at the mill having bonfire, barbeque and sauna with locals.
Estland EST 10 ERVITA MANOR II (KOERU) 02.07.-14.07.2012 MANU 8vols (no more female)
The aim of this camp is to help renovation of the historical Landlord House of Ervita Manor, which is the important object of historical and cultural heritage of Koeru Parish of Jarvamaa County. In the future the Landlord House will be renovated to the botanical garden with the accommodation, pool and saunas with the aim to promote sustainable tourism and eco-friendly living. Ervita Manor renovation works have been going on for 8 years, but still there is a lot of work to be done. Landlord house renovation has just begun and help of volunteers will be especially appreciated. You will have more information about the project and manor house on facebook of the project host Jarkko Arhilahti.
WORK: The work will involve mainly carrying rocks and building ruined walls. Work is quite physical, mainly outdoors. Also there may be some hey making in the fields (for sheep of the farm). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day 5 days a week under the supervision of the leader. There will be also work specialists and technical help. In addition to work some workshops on renovation techniques will be offered.
ACCOMMODATION: The Manor House complex is managed by a Finnish family with two children, so you will share accommodation with them. The volunteers will stay in the separate room of the manor house on beds. Bed lines are provided, volunteers are asked to bring their own towels. Toilet, hot water, shower is available. Volunteers have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals. Volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
LOCATION: Ervita is a small village (with around 260 inhabitants) located in Jarvamaa County, Koeru Parish in northern-central Estonia. The closest towns are Paide (35 km) and Rakvere (55 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature, and there is real countryside and forests with wildlife around.
TERMINAL: Airport, harbour, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus to Koeru.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers have to be in a good physical shape. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay.
Leisure time: Sunbathing and swimming, fishing, beach volley on nearby Lake Vainjarv (300m). Very good camp for nature lovers! Endla Nature Reserve with the possibility of bird watching and hiking is around.
Estland EST 13 DOWN TOWN MULTI (TALLINN) 15.07.-26.07.2012 KIDS/TEACH 3vols
The minimum age of volunteers is 20 years.
This project is organized for teenagers by non-profit educational association “Alternative Language Programs Satellite” within its annual activities on multicultural issues for teens. The project’s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the youth and provide them with practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method which includes meetings, visits, direct contact to young people from abroad and alternative language practice. The project gets 14 to 17 years old teens familiar with national traditions of the countries from all over the world, encourages them to develop their global thinking and individual initiative, tolerance and resistance to xenophobia and ethnic hatred. This shift targets particularly those youngsters, who do not speak English but other languages. So the camp has 3 working languages: French, German and Spanish. The common theme for all Down-Town camps 2012 is LINKS: What are the links between us and the world, us and our dearest ones, between generations, between humans and Nature? The key idea of this camp is esthetical needs and creative self-realization.
WORK: Activating teenage participants in the city camp and providing them with cross-cultural learning experience. Volunteers will do it through informal methods of teaching and working in small group techniques. Among the activities to be held by team of volunteers are playing games and music popular in the countries volunteers represent, drama, sports, preparing festivals, common discussions, excursions, actions for peace and nature protection, leading and supporting teens in their work on the team projects.; preparing and leading the teen teams’ presentations on the countries the camp participants and volunteers are from. Each day of the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity. Volunteers together with a local project coordinator are responsible for the day activities in the camp. The work can be pretty hard, involving long working hours, requiring high commitment and responsibility for the camp program and the young participants. You will stay with teens 10.00 – 17.00 and spend another hour to prepare next day activities. In the course of camp there is one day off and at least one day of travel outside Tallinn together with teens. Before activities start there is training in Down Town camp methodology and preparation. Most of local teens in the camp are Russian-speaking youngsters from minority group of Tallinn. Besides local teens 6 teenage participants from abroad are expected to join this camp. The total number of participants is about 12. The camp activities will take place in a learning centre situated in the centre of the city.
ACCOMMODATION: On bunk-beds in the class rooms of the “In Down Town” school, in the heart of the Old Town of Tallinn. Toilets and showers are available. You do NOT need a sleeping bag, still you can bring one if you want. Volunteers will cook and have their breakfasts at the place of accommodation; lunches will be organized for whole camp in the city centre. You are expected to arrive to the school by 19:00 on the arrival date.
LOCATION: Camp takes place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. You can get a lot of information on www.tallinn.ee
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You have to be really motivated to work with teens. Experience in work with youth is an advantage. Your ideas and preparation to do activities for teens are essential. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. Good level of French or German or Spanish is required. The minimum age of vols is 20. Please send a motivation letter.
Estland EST 15 KOESTI WATERMILL II (VILJANDI) 16.07.-28.07.2012 MANU 8vols (no more female)
The aim of this camp is to help renovation works of the historical watermill Koesti. This watermill dating from the end of 18th century is an important object of heritage for the local community. The oldest part of the building existing at present was built in the second half of 19th century. In 1930 the watermill was made two-storied and on the river side the engineering for producing electric power was built. After the Second World War several changes have been made there. Today association managing the watermill put a lot of effort into developing it into a hydroelectric plant, which started to give first energy now. And this is a very important step for the local community which goes along with the general plan to raise the production use of energy from alternative sources in Estonia. At present such alternative energy projects have not been developed in Estonia yet to the noticeable extend, therefore Koesti Watermill is an important initiative which should be supported.
WORK: The work will involve mainly cleaning up/ recovering of the hydro power station canal and the banks of Koesti creek. This means physical work like removing mud, stones, branches of trees, etc. Volunteers have to bring rubber boots. Also there may be some clearing up the green areas around the mill and occasionally simple conservation jobs in the building (e.g. cleaning the walls before painting). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day 5 days a week under the supervision of local technical leader.
ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation facilities will be quite simple: you will stay in the mill house in camp beds. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Please note that the shower is simple outdoors solar shower, and there is dry toilet only. But you will have a good chance to try Estonian sauna on weekend. Simple but helathy traditional local food will be prepared by the hosts, volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
LOCATION: The project is located at the border of Viljandi, large town situated in South Estonia on Sakala Upland. Town of Viljandi with its 20,000 inhabitants is an independent unit of local authority and the centre of the county. As a culture town it is well known for its valued Culture Academy, Ugala Theatre and the famous international Folk Music Festival (http://www.folk.ee) held yearly at the end of July. Viljandi lies 160 km from Tallinn, 98 km from Parnu and 80 km from Tartu. More information about Viljandi on www.viljandi.ee/?id=506 and www.viljandimaa.ee/turismiinfo/?lg=eng
TERMINAL: Airport, harbour, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus to Viljandi.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a real classic workcamp - be prepared for physical work. This camp may not be suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Please note rather simple washing facilities in this camp. You have to bring your sleeping bag, working clothes and rubber boots.
Leisure time: There are a lot of good possibilities for leisure time activities as camp will take place in the town where one can find attractions for all tastes: sightseeing and museums, festivals, concerts, live music, pubs, etc. You can also spend time at Viljandi Lake and go swimming or simply stay at the mill having bonfire, barbeque and sauna with locals.
Estland EST 16 ERVITA MANOR III (KOERU) 16.07.-28.07.2012 MANU 8vols (no more female)
The aim of this camp is to help renovation of the historical Landlord House of Ervita Manor, which is the important object of historical and cultural heritage of Koeru Parish of Jarvamaa County. In the future the Landlord House will be renovated to the botanical garden with the accommodation, pool and saunas with the aim to promote sustainable tourism and eco-friendly living. Ervita Manor renovation works have been going on for 8 years, but still there is a lot of work to be done. Landlord house renovation has just begun and help of volunteers will be especially appreciated. You will have more information about the project and manor house on facebook of the project host Jarkko Arhilahti.
WORK: The work will involve mainly carrying rocks and building ruined walls. Work is quite physical, mainly outdoors. Also there may be some hey making in the fields (for sheep of the farm). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day 5 days a week under the supervision of the leader. There will be also work specialists and technical help. In addition to work some workshops on renovation techniques will be offered.
ACCOMMODATION: The Manor House complex is managed by a Finnish family with two children, so you will share accommodation with them. The volunteers will stay in the separate room of the manor house on beds. Bed lines are provided, volunteers are asked to bring their own towels. Toilet, hot water, shower is available. Volunteers have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals. Volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
LOCATION: Ervita is a small village (with around 260 inhabitants) located in Jarvamaa County, Koeru Parish in northern-central Estonia. The closest towns are Paide (35 km) and Rakvere (55 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature, and there is real countryside and forests with wildlife around.
TERMINAL: Airport, harbour, bus & train station in Tallinn; bus to Koeru.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers have to be in a good physical shape. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay.
Leisure time: Sunbathing and swimming, fishing, beach volley on nearby Lake Vainjarv (300m). Very good camp for nature lovers! Endla Nature Reserve with the possibility of bird watching and hiking is around.
Estland EST 18 ESTONIAN NATURE FUND CAMP (PARNU) 17.07.-27.07.2012 ENVI 8vols (no more female)
This project is run in the cooperation with the Estonian Fund for Nature (ELF). ELF’s conservation work camps project, which is carried out from 1998, has two main goals. One is to carry out conservation work in nature parks and protected areas and second is to bring people closer to nature, to promote environment-friendly and sustainable lifestyle. International conservation work camps are important part of ELF’s conservation holidays project. In international work camps ELF always involves local people to work alongside participants from other countries. The benefit in education, understanding and shared cultures is great, and the experience remembered by all. Also this kind of conservation work helps to raise awareness of local people about values of local nature and importance of old traditional land management. The project will take place on the coastal part of Lääne County in Puhtu-Laelatu-Virtsu Nature Reserve. The first part of the camp will be on Laelatu wooded meadow, which is famous for its record high plant diversity. 78 species of higher plants found in 1 m² is the highest known in Northern- Europe. All in all about 20 ha land is home to over 200 species of higher plants along with several animal and fungi. Second half will be in Pivarootsi village of the same reserve – a good place to enjoy West Estonian landscape and help to improve it by restoring alvar.
WORK: In Laelatu the main work is mowing the wooded meadows - mostly raking and taking hay off the meadow.
In Pivarootsi the work will take place on coastal meadows and alvars and will consist of the cutting and collection of brushwood, mainly junipers. This is important habitat protection work - preserving the alvar. Typical working day is 6 hours: 9 -12 & 13-16. A group of Estonian volunteers will join the camp for 3-4 days both in Laelatu and Piivarootsi.
ACCOMMODATION: In Laelatu we will stay in tents, but there is sauna for washing and a dry toilet. Tents are provided, but one may bring one's own to have more privacy. In Pivarootsi we will stay in a small rental house of Pivarootsi manor. The house has 6 bedrooms with 14 beds, kitchen, living-room and sauna. It is nice little reasonably comfortable place. The house is 170 years old and it is located just 200 m from the sea cost. The family running the place has horses, dogs and cats. See more at http://www.pivarootsimois.ee/?lang=en In Laelatu we will cook ourselves in a cooker and camp fire. In Pivarootsi the food will be provided by the hosts.
LOCATION: The project will take place on the coastal part of Lääne County in Puhtu-Laelatu-Virtsu Nature Reserve, about 80 km north-west of Parnu. Wooded meadow of Laelatu is the example of traditional semi-natural communities that few hundred years ago were widespread in the countries around the Baltic Sea and other parts of Europe. They are sparse natural wooded areas with regularly mown herb layer where the characteristic appearance and species composition preserves only as a result of traditional agricultural activities: mowing or/and grazing. In terms of appearance and ecological conditions wooded meadows are similar to parks, yet are considerably older and initially arose from natural communities. Alvars of Pivarootsi can simply be described as limestone-rich meadows with shallow soil, which generally lack trees and bushes. The thickness of the soil layer is generally up to twenty centimetres, yet in places soil may be almost completely absent and vegetation is then found only in fissures in the limestone and in smaller depressions.
TERMINAL: Airport, bus station in Tallinn; Virtsu Harbour (Virtsu Sadam); meeting at terminal main entrance, on 17.07 at 16.30.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers have to bring working clothes: closed hiking shoes or boots, wet weather clothing, scarf or hat (to protect from the sun), sleeping bag and camping mattress, swimwear, towel, insect spray and sun cream. Working tools and gloves will be provided.
Leisure time: There are two days off. On one of them a boat trip on the sea and visiting little island with hiking and picnic can be organised for those who wish. For the second day we'll have time off in Estonian most popular seaside resort town Parnu. Regularly in the evenings: sauna, sea, camp fires, swimming, hiking etc.
PARTICIPATION FEE: 90 Euro. You are kindly asked to contribute 90 Euro towards cost of board, lodging and the whole program. The fee has to be paid by volunteers to host upon arrival to the camp.
Estland EST 21 DOWN TOWN ENG (TALLINN) 26.07.-09.08.2012 KIDS/TEACH 8vols (no more female)
Minimum age: 20 years.
This project is organized for teenagers by non-profit educational association Alternative Language Programs Satellite within its annual activities on multicultural issues for teens. The project s aim is to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the youth and provide them with practices in intercultural communication using the learning-by-doing method which includes meetings, visits, direct contact to young people from abroad as well as alternative English language practice. The project gets 14 to 17 years old teens familiar with national traditions of the countries from all over the world, encourages them to develop their global thinking and individual initiative as well as tolerance and resistance to xenophobia and ethnic hatred. The common theme for all Down-Town camps 2012 is LINKS i the teenagers will try to answer the questions like: What are the links between us and the world, us and our dearest ones, between the generations, between humans and the Nature? What do we know about the Universe? Do we make any changes in it? The shift is called KLONDIKE, and the key idea is PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT to the highest stage.
WORK: Activating teenage participants in the city camp and providing them with cross-cultural learning experience. Volunteers will do it through informal methods of teaching and working in small group techniques. Among the activities to be held by team of volunteers are playing games and music popular in the countries volunteers represent, drama, sports, preparing festivals, common discussions, excursions, actions for peace and nature protection, leading and supporting teens in their work on the team projects.; preparing and leading the teen teams presentations on the countries the camp participants and volunteers are from. Each day of the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity. Volunteers together with a local project coordinator are responsible for the day activities in the camp. The work can be pretty hard, involving long working hours, requiring high commitment and responsibility for the camp program and the young participants. You will stay with teens 10.00 i 17.00 and spend another hour to prepare next day activities. In the course of camp there is one day off and at least one day of travel outside Tallinn together with teens. Before activities start there is training in Down-Town camp methodology and preparation. Most of local teens in the camp are Russian-speaking youngsters from minority group of Tallinn. Besides local teens 12 teenage participants from abroad are expected to join this camp. The total number of participants is about 40. Volunteers will work in pair facilitating and leading a smaller group of 10 - 12 teens during the day. The camp activities will take place in a learning centre situated in the centre of the city.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD: On bunk-beds in the class rooms of the In Down-Town school, in the heart of the Old Town of Tallinn. Toilets and showers are available. You do NOT need a sleeping bag, still you can bring one if you want. Volunteers will cook and have their breakfasts at the place of accommodation; lunches will be organized for whole camp in the city centre. You are expected to arrive to the school by 19:00 on the arrival date.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Camp will take place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. More information on www.tallinn.eeAs camp takes plave in Estonian capital there are certainly al ot of possibilities for leisure activities on any taste.
REQUIREMENTS: You have to be really motivated to work with teens. Experience in work with youth is an advantage. Your ideas and actual preparation to do the activities for teens are essential. We ask you to bring some materials like postcards, posters, symbols of your country, music or popular national games etc typical for your country or region which can be used during your country presentation. We expect active volunteers with a good knowledge of history and culture of their country as well as with ability and wish to present it to others in a creative way. A good level of English is required. The minimumage of volunteers is 20. Please add a motivation letter.
Estland EST 22 SANNA CULTURE MANOR II (ROUGE) 30.07.-12.08.2012 FEST 10vols (no more female)
Sanna is a sparsely populated village typical for Southern Estonia. There is an old manor house in the center of village where NGO Sanna Culture Manor is located. Organization works since summer 2009. Sanna Culture Manor arranges art and culture events, workshops, seminars, courses and retreats. Essential emphasis is drawn upon sustainable and soulful living, environmental awareness and protection. Manor offers people alternative tourism with local ecological food and hiking in Sanna manor park hiking trails and 6 km long Sanna Skywalk (the only Skywalk in Estonia). The manor was built in 1586 and it is a unique and beautiful wooden building surrounded by an ancient park and clear water Parlijogi (Pearl River). NGO Sanna Culture Manor has begun the renovation of the manor in cooperation with Rouge Local Authorities. Current situation: renovated are the village club rooms, handicraft class is furnished with traditional looms and sewing appliances. Available are full kitchen, volunteers apartments, and carpenters workshop with appliances for traditional and modern woodwork. It is the 3rd year Sanna Culture Manor in cooperation with EstYES invites international volunteers. This time it is to prepare and participate in big Astronomy Festival (lectors, films, hiking, space dance, star watching, etc) a lot of fun for people interested in space and living cosmos.
WORK: The work will include different preparation works for the Astronomy Festival like cleaning the surrounding of manor, setting things up and dismantling at the end, etc. The working day is 6 -7 h, mainly outdoors.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD: In the manor house, bunk-bed room for volunteers. Bed linens are provided, toilet and shower available. Meals will be prepared by host organisation members and volunteers together. Wifi internet is available.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Sanna is a small village (with only 80 Inhabitants) located in Voru county in southern part of Estonia. The closest town is Voru (20 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature and many heritage sites. This region is known for its bumpy hills and thick primeval forests with wild nature. Houses are located far away from each other so that they are not visible to each other. Activities and surrounding area in pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/Hendriknoor Culture Manor website: www.kultuurimois.kultuuritehas.ee/kultuurimoiseng.html .Leisure timeCamp is very suitable for people intrested in space, astronomy and life around us. The main candy is to prepare and participate in big Astronomy Festival which takes place in te manor and it s surroundings also for nature lovers - there is beautiful nature which provides peace and harmony, Pearl River flowing through the village and several lakes are good refreshing place in summer. Modern-traditional hot tub is situated in between the manor house and river. Old bicycles which have been collected from local surroundings and renovated by local youth are available in Sanna bicycle workshop with the opportunity to try ride freak-bikes which have been made in Sanna by Latvian and other metal art designers. Bicycle trips will be organised. Sport activities - volleyball. Outside pizza oven, to make your own pizza.
REQUIREMENTS: The volunteers just have to be aware that the camp will take place in a very small village (80 inhabitants) Please bring working clothes and gloves and proper shoes for working. Camp language is English.Participation fee Due to difficult economic situation this year and the lack of financial support for the project participation fee of 70 Euro is requested from volunteers to cover the costs of food. It has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.
EXTRA FEE: 70 €
Estland EST 25 JARVAMAA CAMP (PAIDE) 06.08.-19.08.2012 MANU 8vols (no more female)
Jarvamaa - Jarva County lies in the very centre of Estonia, it covers area of 2700 km2 and has a total population of about 40 000 people. This area is known for he rich history, which left a lot of objects of historical and cultural heritage, as well as for its beautiful nature with hills, forests, springs, rivers and lakes. The idea of this camp, held in cooperation with local authorities and county youth centre, is to assist their general maintenance plan. But the most important aim of the camp is to introduce multiculturalism and offer intercultural exchange to local young people of this rural area, who will be involved to the project. Finally, participants are expected to pass strong message about voluntary service to the local youth.
WORK: The work will include landscaping, clearing and tidying up green areas and objects of local importance in villages and towns of Jarvamaa County. The first week of the camp will take place in the village of Imavere, where volunteers will be taking care of old historical cemetery. The second week work will take place in the village of Pilistvere, where volunteers will work in and around the local pastorate. The working day will be 5 -7 hours, 5 days a week. Work will be done under supervision of local technical leaders. Work is mainly physical and outdoors. Local young people will be joining international volunteers for work and leisure.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD: The accommodation will be changing since the work will be done in different places. In Imavere volunteers will stay in the community house building, sleeping on the mattresses and in Pilistvere volunteers will stay in the local pastorate house with bed accommodation. Please bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Toilets and showers are available, as well as kitchen with necessary equipment for cooking. Volunteers will have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Paide, the capital of Jarva County, lies in central-Estonia, half way from Tallinn to Tartu, where the main road turns to Viljandi. Distance from Tallinn is 120 km, from Tartu -100 km, from Viljandi - 70 km. More information on www.jarva.ee , www.visitestonia.com Leisure timeSwimming in lakes and rivers, hiking to marshes, playing ball games with local youth, partying, joining local festivities. It is planned to visit Estonian Diary Museum and sawmill in Imavere, also towns of Paide, Turi and many others of Jarvamaa County. This camp is absolutely suitable for people who enjoy rural life and want to learn more about history and culture of Estonia staying in the heart of it
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers should be interested in rural life, be ready to participate in the discussions about rural development with the local young people. It will be appreciated if volunteers can tell about national voluntary schemes and youth work for the benefit of the local development in their own countries. As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers should be in a good physical shape.
Estland EST 28 FAMILY CAMP AT KIIDI FARM (VORU) 20.08.-02.09.2012 FAM/MANU 20vols
EstYES promotes camps where parents and children can participate together. The idea is to create a sort of temporary community where adults and children can share the idea of voluntary activity for the benefit of rural area. The schedule of the camp allows adults to act as volunteers like in any other voluntary camp (4-6 hours a day for practical tasks). Meanwhile children work as well, in the sense that they take part in the activities helping parents and sharing easy tasks with them. Local organisers supported by parents care about the children during the working activities, providing snacks, proposing games, etc. In the daily free time and in the days off group excursions will be suggested by the local hosts. Parents can join the camp in pair or alone with their children. Some English is necessary for parents in order to communicate among them and with the campleader. The camp follows positive experience of the past 6 years.It is a long tradition for EstYES to organize international workcamps in co-operation with Kiidi Farm located in the Voru County in the South of Estonia. With the support of the state and local authorities the eco- and farm sustainable tourism has been developed in this area. Besides promoting the environmental tourism, this initiative supports rural development, which is an important issue for Estonia. Estonian Association of Farm Tourism has launched several projects, and Kiidi Farm, where the camp takes place, is one of them. It is run by the large Piho family with 8 kids of different age. More information on Kiidi Farm is on site www.kiidi.ee
WORK: Various works in the forest: cutting unwanted trees and bushes, burning old tree brunches and brushwood, preparing firewood for heating the farm; also diverse odd jobs in the farm buildings as well as general household work. Most of the work will be outdoors. There can be also some light maintaining works indoors if weather is too rainy. The work will be usually 4-6 hours a day, the rest of the time will be spend to get acquainted with the area, its natural and historical sites as well as with local people. Some local families will join the camp for work and leisure.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD: In the farmhouse in 2-4-bedded rooms depending on the size of family. WC, shower, hot water, sauna are available. Hosts will prepare meals themselves, however, participants will be asked to help out in the kitchen.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: The charm of Haanja Uplands in South Estonia lies in its lovely hilly landscape, winding roads and numerous lakes. Most of its ancient villages, special dialect, handicraft, and customs have been preserved until today. The whole area, called Vorumaa, is an area of outstanding beauty. It is famous for its diverse and very well preserved nature. Untouched forests with wildlife, deep valleys, hills, 170 small lakes with extremely clean water, rivers with caves in the steep banks - you can find everything there. Kiidi Farm is situated 15 km south of Voru, capital of the County, which has a population of 17 000 people and lies about 250 km south-east of Tallinn, very close to the Latvian and Russian borders. The closest village to Kiidi Farm is Rouge (3km) with a population of less than 1000 people. More information about Estonia www.visitestonia.com; South-Estonia www.werro.ee, www.southestonia.info Leisure timeThere are many possibilities for leisure time, especially for those who love nature: acquaintance with nature of the area, hiking, swimming, etc. Excursions to the historical places of the County of Voru are planned as well. Volunteers will have a very good chance to get in close contact with the local people, experience local traditions and learn some customs like hot Estonian sauna
REQUIREMENTS: The camp is open for families with their children aged 3 to 13. Parents can come in pairs or alone. English is the camp language.Participation feeAs EstYES does not receive funds to support your participation in this camp neither from the state nor from private sponcors, you are asked to contribute towards cost of board and lodging, local transport, leisure time program, etc. The fee has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp and it is 80 Euro per every adult and every child.
EXTRA FEE: 80 Euro per participant.