Großbritannien
Vermittlungsgebühren 120 EUR
| Unsere langjährigen Partnerorganisationen UNA-Exchange (Wales) und Concordia UK (England) bieten seit vielen Jahren hervorragend organisierte Workcamps an. Seit 2009 arbeiten wir auch mit der schottischen Organisation Xchange Scotland zusammen. Ein kleines Programm präsentiert unsere neue Partnerorganisation Volunteer Action for Peace (VAP). | |
Wird mit Menschen zusammengearbeitet, ist in Großbritannien von allen Freiwilligen ein gesetzlich vorgeschriebenes polizeiliches Führungszeugnis (Certificate of Good Conduct) verlangt. Es ist erhältlich bei der Stadt-/Gemeindeverwaltung und kostet ca. 15 Euro. | |
Großbritannien CONC UK07 TARA BUDDHIST CENTRE (DERBY) 04.06.-18.06.2012 ENVI 10vols (no more female)
The project takes place in the Tara Buddhist Centre. Established by the modern-day meditation master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 1983. The Centre is open throughout the year and everybody is welcome to come and relax in the beautiful grounds or enjoy the World Peace Cafe.
WORK: International volunteers are invited to help improve the grounds and the building of the centre. Tasks are likely to include painting and decorating, gardening, general maintenance, cleaning, assisting in the cafe and cooking.This project allows volunteers to gain an insight and experience of living and working in a modern day Buddhist community, helping to gain a peaceful and relaxed mind and meeting others with shared perspectives and ideas.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD: Volunteers will sleep in dormitory accommodation in separate male/female rooms with bunk-beds. Volunteers will need to bring sleeping bags. Meals will be provided in the canteen with other visitors to the centre. All meals are vegetarian and volunteers are requested not to bring meat onto the premises. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted at the centre.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: The centre is situated in the heart of England within 38 acres of lawns and woods at Ashe Hall in Derbyshire.
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers attending this project need to be sympathetic to the Buddhist faith and realise the centre is used for meditation and reflection. A motivation letter is required. Volunteers are welcome to join meditation classes for free during the project. A retreat will also be running for one of the weeks so sessions can be sampled. There is no television or loud music at the centre. This project is in a remote area so please bring ideas for games and spare time activities with you.
Großbritannien XS-03-12 YOUTH SUMMER AT LINKES 1 (GLASGOW) 30.06.-23.07.2012 KIDS 3vols
PROJECT: LINKES is a charity in the west of Glasgow, based in the high rise flats on Lincoln Avenue in Knightswood. LINKES is a community-run charity that aims to organises youth clubs, women s group, senior citizen s groups and advice and support for the residents of the flats. The focus is on community-led social activities and support.
WORK: The volunteers will be helping with the summer programme at LINKES. This summer programme is about offering the chance for children and young people in the local area to be involved in group activities and outings over their summer holidays.The volunteers will be working with children and young people on different activites, such as: music workshops; play sessions; cookery lessons; drama classes and trips to different areas of Glasgow and west Scotland i including galleries, outdoor activities and country parks. This project is perfect for people who like to work with children and young people and love getting involved with a wide-range of different activities.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be staying at flats near to the area of the project in West Glasgow. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags, but there is no need to bring a mat. There is a communal kitchen where the volunteers will cook for each other.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Knightswood in the west of Glasgow.
REQUIREMENTS: Because this project will involve some working with children, we will need volunteers to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct, or a Police Check. We need to receive this 3 weeks before the start of the project. The weather in Scotland in July will be varied i there will be sun and rain. Volunteers should bring waterproof outdoor clothing and footwear, sunscreen and a sun hat.
Großbritannien CONC UK 01 OVER THE WALL 1 09.07.-15.07.2012 KIDS/DISA 4vols
For volunteers older than 21 years.
"Over the Wall" is a charity that provides residential activity camps for children and young people, aged 8 – 17 years old who are affected by serious or life affecting illnesses. The mission of OWT is to provide the “campers” with fun, creative and challenging activities in a safe, secure and medically supervised environment. Summer camp is much more than a holiday or a break for the children. It gives them a chance to make friends, have fun, build their confidence and meet new challenges.
WORK: Volunteers will help with the day to day care of children, assisting with dressing if required, selection of meals. The main tasks will be supporting and encouraging the children in activities such as drama, swimming, art and craft, wall climbing, kayaking and disco.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep on site in residential accommodation. All bedding will be provided as well as three meals a day.
LOCATION: Fife, Scotland.
TERMINAL: Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport, Stirling train station.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must speak fluent English. Provide 2 references and Certificate of Good Conduct. Volunteers must be able to put the needs of children before their own. This is a role that needs lots of energy and volunteers must have the ability to engage and have experience working with children. There is a huge emphasis on teamwork as everyone must share in creating a memorable holiday for the children.
Volunteers will be given a phone interview if their application is successful.
Please note that the volunteer may not be with other international volunteers but will be with a group of UK volunteers.
There is a special application form - please contact the IBG office and ask for it!
Großbritannien CONC UK10 OXFORD MENCAP 1 (OXFORD) 13.07.-28.07.2012 DISA 3vols (no more female)
Minimum age is 20 years old.
PROJECT: Each year Oxford Mencap organises holidays for adults and young people with learning disabilities. Around 14-20 campers attend each week with a similar number of volunteers.
WORK: International volunteers will work alongside UK staff and volunteers supporting those on the holidays. This includes helping them with every day activities such as getting up and washing as well as helping them to get the most out of the activities and excursions. Each volunteer is usually allocated to one camper for the day or a week and each week the people attending will change. Some campers just want a great companion for the week, others need a bit more support. The camp is packed with outings and activities including sports, games and entertainment. Volunteers also help run other aspects of camp such as cooking, and cleaning as many of the guests attending will not need full time support. Every evening there is an opportunity to talk about experiences in the day and prepare for the next day. Many of the guests at this project have been enjoying these holidays for several years and are likely to show the volunteers what to do
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD: Volunteers will live at the project site in dormitory rooms. Volunteers and disabled campers will all sleep in the same room. Volunteers will need to bring sleeping bags.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: This project is based in the glorious Oxfordshire countryside
REQUIREMENTS: The majority of the guests on this holiday are reasonably independent and they are all great fun to be around. This project is ideal for someone who is interested in working with people with learning disabilities and has a genuine interest in helping someone to get the most of a holiday. It can involve long hours and a great deal of energy - and sometimes a lot of patience. There is a huge emphasis on teamwork as everyone must share in creating a memorable holiday for the guests. Previous experience is not necessary but a willingness to learn is. A letter of motivation and a certificate of good conduct are required. A good level of English is essential. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT MUST REACH CONCORDIA BY the 1st of June.
Großbritannien CONC UK19 Trythall School 14.07.-28.07.2012 ENVI/KIDS 8vols
PROJECT: Trythall Primary School is a community based school serving children from a rural area aged 4 – 11.
Concordia are very excited to be working in this area of the UK and to work along side the school and provide international volunteers to help create a beautiful environment for the children.
WORK: Trythall School are in the early stages of developing their outdoor space for the children. International volunteers will work on horticulture, hard landscaping and creative tasks. They will be working alongside children making outdoor sculptures, building play features and help develop gardens in the grounds. The work may change depending on the weather and the children who are assisting each day; we ask that volunteers are FLEXIBLE and willing to help with any of the tasks.
ACCOMMODATION: basic but adequate; volunteers will sleep on the floor in the community room at the school. There are toilets and cooking facilities at the school. There is no shower at the school so volunteers will be using showers at the local leisure centre and host families. Please bring a sleeping bag and roll mat. The community room is used at 9am for the school so volunteers must be prepared to tidy their things away in the morning.
LOCATION: Penzance, nestled in the heart of Mounts Bay, is the capital of Penwith and West Cornwall. Near the very tip of England this is a rural and beautiful landscape with plenty of history and long standing traditions combined with up to date facility's.
TERMINAL: Penzance train station. Bristol or London airports.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Motivation Letter & Certificate of good conduct.
Großbritannien UNA S09 AFAN FOREST 14.07.-28.07.2012 ENVI 14vols (no more female)
PROJECT: Volunteers will be working in the Gnoll Park and the Afan Forest Park. Gnoll is formed by the grounds and gardens of a country house on the edge of Neath town; Afan Forest is a managed forest with a much wilder environment.
WORK: Volunteers will participate in varied environmental work around the park. The work will include step and footpath maintenance and replacement as well as some habitat management. Volunteers will work mainly in Gnoll but will also do some work in Afan Forest. Volunteers should be prepared to be flexible and take part in any work that will support the Rangers.
LOCATION: The county of Neath Port Talbot has an industrial past and was once a major centre for the steel industry. The area has a strong industrial heritage. However, the Neath valley is also a beautiful part of Wales with waterfalls, forests, hills and wildlife.
Afan Forest is a centre for mountain biking as well as environmental conservation. UNA Exchange have been working together to host projects for over ten years and volunteers can expect a warm welcome from the park staff.
ACCOMMODATION: The group will be stay in the environmental classroom buildings on the Forest site. There is a communal room and a kitchen and recreation room. Toilet and shower facilities will be a short walk from the accommodation. Volunteers will cook together in a group. The accommodation is quite isolated so volunteers should come with ideas about how to entertain themselves in the evenings!
GREAT FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO...
* Enjoy working in the outdoors and spending time with nature;
* Are reasonably fit and healthy;
* Are prepared to be flexible;
* Can live in fairly basic conditions;
* Are enthusiastic and prepared to work hard!
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: OUTDOOR BOOTS (steel toe cap) and WATERPROOF JACKET AND TROUSERS; A warm sleeping bag; Warm clothing; Clothing for work; Ideas for evening activities to share with the rest of the group.
TERMINAL: Neath Train Station.
Großbritannien XS-01-12 CONCRETE GARDEN (GLASGOW) 14.07.-28.07.2012 ENVI 8vols
PROJECT: The Concrete Garden is a community space for growing fruit and vegetables in Possilpark, North Glasgow. The garden is located on land reclaimed from industrial use and is designed in a modular system of grow boxes and bags made from recycled materials. The project aims to bring the community together in growing food i and being creative.
WORK: The volunteers will be working across the North Glasgow Community but will be based at The Concrete Gardens. The hours will be varied over the duration but will be 4-8 hours per day Monday to Friday this could be mornings, afternoons, evenings or a full day depending on activities. The host organisation will offer a full range of activities and volunteering opportunities within the Concrete Gardens (an Urban Food growing project tackling climate change through waste reduction) and the wider North Glasgow Community. This will include: assisting in the delivery of grow your own food workshops; up-cycling and creative re-use craft workshops; urban low carbon cookery workshops; community swap shop events; composting workshops; low Carbon living education; promotion of the Concrete Gardens; event management and support. This will all run alongside the general running of a community garden and outreach community support for other gardens and may include guerrilla gardening and flash fresh days where we find a derelict or neglected site and make it beautiful.
ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be staying at Firhill Court Student Accommodation. Volunteers will share stay in bedrooms (2 volunteers per room). Volunteers should bring sleeping bags. No need to bring a mat. Each bedroom has a shower and a toilet. There is a communal kitchen where the volunteers will cook for each other. The accommodation by the Canal and is within a 15-minute walk of the West End and the City Centre.
LOCATION: Maryhill in the north of Glasgow
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Because this project will involve some working with children, we will need volunteers to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct, or a Police Check. We need to receive this 6 weeks before the start of the project. The weather in Scotland in July will be varied i there will be sun and rain. Volunteers should bring waterproof outdoor clothing and footwear, sunscreen and a sun hat.
NEAREST AIRPORT: GLA
Großbritannien CONC UK 02 OVER THE WALL 2 15.07.-22.07.2012 KIDS/DISA 4vols (no more female)
For volunteers older than 21 years.
"Over the Wall" is a charity that provides residential activity camps for children and young people, aged 8 – 17 years old who are affected by serious or life affecting illnesses. The mission of OWT is to provide the “campers” with fun, creative and challenging activities in a safe, secure and medically supervised environment. Summer camp is much more than a holiday or a break for the children. It gives them a chance to make friends, have fun, build their confidence and meet new challenges.
WORK: Volunteers will help with the day to day care of children, assisting with dressing if required, selection of meals. The main tasks will be supporting and encouraging the children in activities such as drama, swimming, art and craft, wall climbing, kayaking and disco.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep on site in residential accommodation. All bedding will be provided as well as three meals a day.
LOCATION: Over The Wall 1 and 2: Fife, Scotland
TERMINAL: Over The Wall 1 and 2: Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport, Stirling train station
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must speak fluent English. Provide 2 references and Certificate of Good Conduct. Volunteers must be able to put the needs of children before their own. This is a role that needs lots of energy and volunteers must have the ability to engage and have experience working with children. There is a huge emphasis on teamwork as everyone must share in creating a memorable holiday for the children.
Volunteers will be given a phone interview if their application is successful.
Please note that the volunteer may not be with other international volunteers but will be with a group of UK volunteers.
There is a special application form - please contact the IBG office and ask for it!
Großbritannien XS-02-12 KNIGHTSWOOD COMMUNITY GARDEN (GLASGOW) 15.07.-29.07.2012 ENVI/ART 8vols
PROJECT: Knightswood is an area of west Glasogw where there are a range of community organisations involved in the social work of the area. Kingsway Health and Wellbeing Centre is a community-run organisation that develops projects with special focus on health and wellbeing issues and to promote a healthy living style for the community as a whole. Kingsway Health and Wellbeing Centre also aims to resource and support local people to deliver local solutions.
WORK: The volunteers will be working for Kingsway Health and Wellbeing Centre on a new project they have. The Centre has recently embarked on a new venture to establish a Community Garden Project on an old football pitch within the Kingsway Court complex. Over the last 18 months, a considerable amount of the infrastructure for this has been put in place by the City Council. We are now working with local residents to begin our first growing season. A couple of areas of development have been identified and it would be great if a group of international volunteers could come and help out local residents to complete them. The two main tasks would be:1. Construction of a pathway between the Health and Wellbeing Centre and the community garden to provide better access to the garden space. This will involve manual labour tasks like preparing the area for the pathway, edging the turf, wheel-barrowing the path materials, and spreading materials on the prepared areas. This job is expected to take about two days. 2. Creative art project. This will involve workshops with local residents, including children, to develop on an art project within the community garden space. This could include design and decoration for the external walls of communal hut and tool store to brighten up and improve the space or the construction of an art installation for the garden. 3. The host organisation would be aiming to have a community event on Saturday 28th of July to celebrate completion of these bits of work. Volunteers would contribute to the planning activities for the event and work with residents on the day to co-ordinate these activities.
ACCOMODATION: Volunteers will be staying at flats near to the area of the project in West Glasgow. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags, but there is no need to bring a mat. There is a communal kitchen where the volunteers will cook for each other.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Knightswood in the west of Glasgow.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Because this project will involve some working with children, we will need volunteers to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct, or a Police Check. We need to receive this 6 weeks before the start of the project.
NEAREST AIRPORT: GLA
Großbritannien UNA S03 Maes yr Haf 21.07.-03.08.2012 KIDS/CONS 6vols (no more female)
A group of local people in the town of Trealaw have been working together for over twenty years to organise a summer play scheme for the young people (5-14 years) in the area. The play scheme takes place at the Maes yr Haf community centre. Local children look forward to the arrival of the international volunteers every year and this project provides local children with the chance to meet people from different cultures.
WORK: Volunteers will help to set up activities, run activities and to tidy up. They will work with local paid staff and volunteers. The play scheme is always busy with many activities happening at once so volunteers will need energy and enthusiasm! The Rhondda Valley was once at the heart of the welsh coal mining industry and there is still a strong industrial heritage in the area. The region has suffered with the decline of industry but the towns remain strong communities with a reputation for being very welcoming. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet local people and to enjoy the local area and countryside. There are many historical sites to visit and it is possible to travel by train to Cardiff.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep in the Maes yr Haf Community Centre in a separate room to the play scheme room. Volunteers will sleep on mattresses. The Centre has a fully-equipped kitchen that the volunteers will use to cook in a group. Volunteers will be living in the heart of Trealaw. The centre has a fully-equipped kitchen. In the community centre where the play scheme is based. facilities include a kitchen, washrooms and showers. Volunteers should be prepared for basic accommodation!
LOCATION: Trealaw, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Meeting Point: Dinas Rhondda Train Station
GREAT FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO...
- Have good working knowledge of English;
- Have plenty of energy and motivation;
- Enjoy working with children;
- Are flexible and enthusiastic;
- Are creative and have ideas for activities with young people;
- Want to get to know a Welsh community.
THE ESSENTIALS: You should bring: Sleeping bag and mats; Ideas for songs, games and activities to share with the young people on the play scheme; Warm clothing and waterproofs — even in summer Welsh weather can be cold and wet!
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certificate of Good Conduct (polizeiliches Führungszeugnis), Motivation letter—specific to this project, Good spoken English
Großbritannien XS-04-12 YOUTH SUMMER AT LINKES 2 (GLASGOW) 22.07.-11.08.2012 KIDS 3vols
PROJECT: LINKES is a charity in the west of Glasgow, based in the high rise flats on Lincoln Avenue in Knightswood. LINKES is a community-run charity that aims to organises youth clubs, women s group, senior citizen s groups and advice and support for the residents of the flats. The focus is on community-led social activities and support.
WORK: The volunteers will be helping with the summer programme at LINKES. This summer programme is about offering the chance for children and young people in the local area to be involved in group activities and outings over their summer holidays.The volunteers will be working with children and young people on different activites, such as: music workshops; play sessions; cookery lessons; drama classes and trips to different areas of Glasgow and west Scotland, including galleries, outdoor activities and country parks. This project is perfect for people who like to work with children and young people and love getting involved with a wide-range of different activities.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be staying at flats near to the area of the project in West Glasgow. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags, but there is no need to bring a mat. There is a communal kitchen where the volunteers will cook for each other.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Knightswood in the west of Glasgow.
REQUIREMENTS: Because this project will involve some working with children, we will need volunteers to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct, or a Police Check. We need to receive this 3 weeks before the start of the project. The weather in Scotland in July will be varied i there will be sun and rain. Volunteers should bring waterproof outdoor clothing and footwear, sunscreen and a sun hat.
Großbritannien CONC UK 03 OVER THE WALL 3 04.08.-10.08.2012 KIDS/DISA 4vols
For volunteers older than 21 years.
"Over the Wall" is a charity that provides residential activity camps for children and young people, aged 8 – 17 years old who are affected by serious or life affecting illnesses. The mission of OWT is to provide the “campers” with fun, creative and challenging activities in a safe, secure and medically supervised environment.
Summer camp is much more than a holiday or a break for the children. It gives them a chance to make friends, have fun, build their confidence and meet new challenges.
WORK: Volunteers will help with the day to day care of children, assisting with dressing if required, selection of meals. The main tasks will be supporting and encouraging the children in activities such as drama, swimming, art and craft, wall climbing, kayaking and disco.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep on site in residential accommodation. All bedding will be provided as well as three meals a day.
LOCATION: A magnificent 400 acre estate in North Dorset, just outside the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum.
TERMINAL: London or Southampton Airport, Salisbury train station
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must speak fluent English. Provide 2 references and Certificate of Good Conduct. Volunteers must be able to put the needs of children before their own. This is a role that needs lots of energy and volunteers must have the ability to engage and have experience working with children. There is a huge emphasis on teamwork as everyone must share in creating a memorable holiday for the children.
Volunteers will be given a phone interview if their application is successful.
Please note that the volunteer may not be with other international volunteers but will be with a group of UK volunteers.
There is a special application form - please contact the IBG office and ask for it!
Großbritannien CONC UK15 ONE WORLD SUMMER EXTRA (BERKSHIRE) 08.08.-26.08.2012 FEST/MANU 12vols (no more female)
The One World Festival is a Community Interest Company that runs 3 holistic health festivals a year to promote and teach healthy lifestyles and macrobiotic food. One World Camp is a two week-long summer festival from the 14.08 i 25.08 focusing on workshops and lectures on a range of therapies, natural movement and dance forms, exercise for physical and spiritual development, holistic health, arts, crafts and sports, as well as specialist areas such as natural cookery. Around 850 people are expected to take part in the festival. Every year Concordia places around 50 volunteer to assist with the running of the festival, these volunteers will arrive on Sunday 12th August. This year due to the success of past projects another team of volunteers is needed 4 days earlier to help set up the festival, this smaller team will arrive on Wednesday 8th August.
WORK: The One World Extra team will be responsible for undertaking manual tasks before the main group of volunteers arrive, tasks are likely to involve erecting tents and marquees, putting up signs and generally helping to prepare the site for the festival. On the 12th August the One World Extra team will join the other volunteers and be part of the One World Summer Team and will make up a team of 100 volunteers helping set up and run the festival. They will be assisting with workshops, supervising children, stewarding, assisting with security and also TAKING DOWN THE FESTIVAL at the end of the project. Volunteers will work for around 6 hours a day and will work in pairs or small groups at different times of the day depending on the work requirements. During free time volunteers will be able to take part in workshops or activities of their choice or simply enjoy the beautiful countryside.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD: In tents on site, with toilet and shower facilities provided. Volunteers must bring sleeping bags and roll mats. Three healthy meals a day will be provided which will be mostly organic vegetarian, vegan or macrobiotic. Please note there will be no meat, fish or dairy in the food available.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Leighton Park is a beautiful private school located on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire, opposite Reading University. Only 30 minutes from London the venue is easy accessible.
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must be motivated to work hard to make the festival a success, be enthusiastic and have some understanding of macrobiotics. A certificate of good conduct and a motivation letter is required. If interested please visit www.macrobios.com/concordia for further information. The first part of this project will be physically demanding
Großbritannien UNA S07 BLAENLLECHAU 09.08.-25.08.2012 KIDS 5vols (no more female)
WORK: Volunteers will work with the Blaenllechau Youth Project. The project runs a play scheme for local children aged between 5 and 12 in the school holidays. Volunteers will support local play workers to make the play scheme fun and interesting for the young people. The playscheme is based on free play and volunteers will be able to suggest activities that the children might like to try. Volunteers will work from approximately 11am-3pm but there will also be opportunities for them to participate in evening activities with local youngsters. The Rhondda Valley was once at the heart of the welsh coal mining industry and there is still a strong industrial heritage in the area. The region has suffered with the decline of industry but the towns remain strong communities with a reputation for being very welcoming. Blaenllechau is a small village and can sometimes feel quite isolated. However, volunteers will be welcomed by the local community and will be able to experience local culture. It is also possible to visit Cardiff, the Brecon Beacon mountains and other tourist attractions.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be staying in a community building in the village; this is also the building in which the playscheme takes place; Male and female will share the same space in the hall. Airbeds are provided. There is a small kitchen area where volunteers will cook together. A shower and basic washing machine are available.
LOCATION: Blaenllechau, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Meeting Point: Ystrad Rhondda Train Station.
THE ESSENTIALS: You should bring: Sleeping bag and towels; Warm and waterproof clothing– even in the summer Welsh weather can be cold and wet! Ideas for activities to share with the children and other volunteers.
GREAT FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO...
- Are keen to learn more about working with children and young people in an informal setting;
- Have skills to share with local children e.g. craft, sport, music
- Have strong communication skills;
- Can work well in a team;
- Want to spend time in a Welsh community;
- Have an interest in working with children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds is essential.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certificate of Good Conduct (polizeiliches Führungszeugnis), Motivation letter– specific to this project, Good spoken English.
Großbritannien UNA S06 PENRHYS 09.08.-28.08.2012 KIDS 10vols
This project is hosted by the Penrhys Partnership and has been running since 2005. The Penrhys Parntership helps to create opportunities for the people of Penrhys, including the young people. Every summer, the Partnership coordinates a summer programme of children’s activities and the international volunteer project is a highlight of this programme.
WORK: Volunteers work with local staff to run arts and crafts activities for the local children. Volunteers might participate in environmental work and social life in the village.
LOCATION: The Rhondda Valley was once at the heart of the welsh coal mining industry and there is still a strong industrial heritage in the area. The region has suffered with the decline of industry but the towns remain strong communities with a reputation for being very welcoming.
Penrhys is the highest village in Wales and was built in the 1960s. It is in an isolated location and unfortunately became known for some of its social problems rather than for the friendliness of the village and people. Volunteers will have an opportunity to meet local people and to explore the surrounding area as well as visit other villages.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep in a shared house next to the community centre where the play scheme takes place. The house has kitchen facilities and showers. Volunteers will share rooms in the house. Some will sleep on beds but some will sleep on mattresses on the floor. There is a washing machine in the house.
LOCATION: Penrhys, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Meeting Point: Ystrad Rhondda Train Station
THE ESSENTIALS: You should bring: Sleeping bag; Ideas for games and activities to share with the local young people; Warm and waterproof clothing—Wales can be cold and wet even in the summer! Clothes for participating in outdoor work or craft activities.
GREAT FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO...
Are keen to learn more about working with children and young people in an informal setting;
Have skills to share with local children e.g. craft, sport, music;
Have strong communication skills;
Can work well in a team;
Want to spend time in a Welsh community.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certificate of Good Conduct (Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis), Motivation letter—specific to this project; Good spoken English
Großbritannien CONC UK 04 OVER THE WALL 4 12.08.-18.08.2012 ENVI/KIDS 4vols
For volunteers older than 21 years.
"Over the Wall" is a charity that provides residential activity camps for children and young people, aged 8 – 17 years old who are affected by serious or life affecting illnesses. The mission of OWT is to provide the “campers” with fun, creative and challenging activities in a safe, secure and medically supervised environment.
Summer camp is much more than a holiday or a break for the children. It gives them a chance to make friends, have fun, build their confidence and meet new challenges.
WORK: Volunteers will help with the day to day care of children, assisting with dressing if required, selection of meals. The main tasks will be supporting and encouraging the children in activities such as drama, swimming, art and craft, wall climbing, kayaking and disco.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep on site in residential accommodation. All bedding will be provided as well as three meals a day.
LOCATION: A magnificent 400 acre estate in North Dorset, just outside the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum.
TERMINAL: London or Southampton Airport, Salisbury train station
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must speak fluent English. Provide 2 references and Certificate of Good Conduct. Volunteers must be able to put the needs of children before their own. This is a role that needs lots of energy and volunteers must have the ability to engage and have experience working with children. There is a huge emphasis on teamwork as everyone must share in creating a memorable holiday for the children.
Volunteers will be given a phone interview if their application is successful.
Please note that the volunteer may not be with other international volunteers but will be with a group of UK volunteers.
There is a special application form - please contact the IBG office and ask for it!
Großbritannien XS-05-12 30TH ALLIANCE ANNIVERSARY CAMP: GOVAN TOGETHER (GLASGOW) 12.08.-26.08.2012 ENVI/SOCI/CULT 10vols
PROJECT: Govan is an area of Glasgow that has a long history - from the Vikings all the way up to the heavy industry and ship-building of the 20th Century. It is an area that has a very strong community spirit and lots of organisations working to make the area better.
WORK: The volunteers will be involved with 3 organisations in Govan. This project will be about the volunteers getting involved with the community as a whole, contributing to different organisations in the area and making a film to record their experiences. This project is perfect for volunteers who want to get to meet a lot of people and know a community and benefit from different volunteering experiences. 1) The first organisation is called Fablevision and uses film-making and the arts to explore issues and opportunities in the community. The volunteers will get training in film-making from Fablevision and help with the editing of the final film. 2) The second organisation is Govan and Craigton Integration Network (GCIN). They work with refugees and asylum seekers and the wider community to support and improve people s lives. The volunteers will assist with GCIN s social work and events. 3) LEGup are a community garden group in Govan i who are renovating under-used sites in Govan for urban growing. The volunteers will be helping improve the community garden and the sites LEGup are working on.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be staying at Firhill Court Student Accommodation. Volunteers will share stay in bedrooms (2 volunteers per room). Volunteers should bring sleeping bags. No need to bring a mat. Each bedroom has a shower and a toilet. There is a communal kitchen where the volunteers will cook for each other. The accommodation by the Canal and is within a 15-minute walk of the West End and the City Centre.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Maryhill in the north of Glasgow.
REQUIREMENTS: The weather in Scotland in August will be varied - there will be sun and rain. Volunteers should bring waterproof outdoor clothing and footwear, sunscreen and a sun hat.
Großbritannien VAP UK-01 Buddhafield East – Family Friendly Retreat and 2012 Summer Gathering 13.08.-05.09.2012 MANU/CULT 12vols (no more female)
Background: Buddhafield East is part of the Triratna Buddhist community (formerly the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order), which was founded in 1968. The original Buddhafield retreats grew out of an initiative by members of the Croydon Triratna Sangha to teach meditation at the Glastonbury festival. Buddhafield has gone from strength to strength since then and now hosts a full program of retreats, a 3000 capacity festival and takes meditation teaching, plus a cafe, to several festivals.
In 2002 Lokabhandu started approaching various friends around the country with the idea of regional Buddhafields, as a way to build upon Buddhafield's success. Buddhafield East and Buddhafield North were born. The first Buddhafield East camping event took place near Sudbury in Autumn 2003 and the first Buddhafield East Summer Gathering followed in August 2004. Buddhafield East have held events every year since then and are always seeking to extend what we do and to extend the positive sphere of influence that our events create. Buddhafield East community's intention is to create a positive and radical sphere of influence from our events and in this way help to transform oneself and society.
PROJECT: This project will be divided into two main events: The Retreat for Parents and Children (commonly known as The Family Friendly Retreat): 13- 22 August, and The Summer Gathering 28 Aug.-5 Sep. Work set-up for both events begins 13 August and clear-up ends late afternoon 5 September. You are welcome to stay another night at the end if this helps with travel plans. The Retreat for Parents and Children is a Buddhist retreat open to men, women and children regardless of their religious leanings. You don't need to be a Buddhist to come although we expect you to have a spirit of enquiry and openness towards it. You are encouraged to attend as much of the programme as possible. A typical programme usually starts with meditation in the morning (introduction to the two main practices of 'mindfulness of breathing' and 'cultivation of universal loving-kindness' will be provided), breakfast, work, a talk on Buddhist principals, discussion groups, lunch, free time and workshops (music and arts orientated), afternoon meditation, dinner, ritual, sauna/hot-tubs/relaxing round the fire/playing music. The 2012 Summer Gathering is a much more open event- it is not a festival nor is it a retreat, but somewhere in-between. A vital and beneficial part of the Buddhafield East Summer Gathering is community. One aspect of this is the daily work period, which is a fantastic opportunity to start new friendships and strengthen old ones. Another part of building community is simply being together in the natural expansiveness of nature as well as regular activities and workshops including meditation, yoga, Dharma talks (talks on Buddhist themes), outdoor ritual, saunas, hot tubs, art, kid’s activities, clay work, fireside music and storytelling.
In both events there will be meditation taught as well as talks & discussions on basic Buddhist topics. We encourage you to come to everything but in the rituals you are not expected to have to recite anything. For photos, videos and a sense of what we already do you can check out the web site: www.buddhafieldeast.com
The 5 day period between the two events will be used to work but also to get to know the beautiful surroundings. We operate a dog, drug & alcohol free policy.
WORK: Cooking, cleaning, recycling, chopping wood, putting up large structures, decorating structures, keeping fires lit, mending, creating beautiful spaces!
ACCOMMODATION: Shared tents of various sizes (2 persons, 4 persons, etc.) will be provided but you need to bring along sleeping equipment (camping mat, sleeping bag and blankets - it can be cold at night! All meals will be provided and are vegetarian.
Travel Terminal: Halesworth. Trains: The nearest train station is Halesworth. From London Liverpool Street Train Station to Norwich, 2hrs approx. From Norwich to Halesworth (one change), 1.30hrs approx. We will pick you up from the station. Coaches: London Victoria Coach Station to Norwich Coach Station, 3hrs approx. Local bus from Norwich to Halesworth via Poringland and Bungay, 2hrs approx.
HOSTING FEE: Volunteers will be asked to pay a fee of 20 GBP upon arrival. This fee will be used in a fund to support the creation of new workcamps in the UK.
Großbritannien CONC UK20 Arundel Festival 16.08.-29.08.2012 FEST 8vols (no more female)
PROJECT: Now in its 35th year the Arundel Festival has become one of the South’s premier arts festivals. With 11 days packed full with various street entertainers, free music and the renound gallery trail, the festival offers something for everyone. Concordia are very excited to start a new partnership with Arundel Festival and welcome international volunteers to really experience a great community atmosphere. The festival covers art, theatre, music and hundreds of other events.
WORK: Working with local volunteers – International volunteers will be involved in many areas of the festival, helping to set up staging, lighting, fencing, car parking, signage, helping to set up hot air balloons, working on stage with bands and meeting and helping set up street entertainers. Volunteers will also be required to help with the clear up of the festival towards the end. Volunteers will also provide support and assisting whenever needed.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be staying in tents on the castle grounds. A secure volunteer campsite will be set up with toilets and running water available. Volunteers will use the local leisure centre for showers and food will be provided by the local community.
LOCATION: Arundel in the South Downs of West Sussex in the south of England.
TERMINAL: London Airports, Arundel Train Station.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A Certificate of Good Conduct must be sent to Concordia at least three weeks before the project takes place.
Großbritannien CONC UK 05 OVER THE WALL 5 27.08.-02.09.2012 KIDS/DISA 4vols
For volunteers older than 21 years.
“Over the Wall” is a charity that provides residential activity camps for children and young people, aged 8 – 17 years old who are affected by serious or life affecting illnesses. The mission of OWT is to provide the “campers” with fun, creative and challenging activities in a safe, secure and medically supervised environment.
Summer camp is much more than a holiday or a break for the children. It gives them a chance to make friends, have fun, build their confidence and meet new challenges.
WORK: Volunteers will help with the day to day care of children, assisting with dressing if required, selection of meals. The main tasks will be supporting and encouraging the children in activities such as drama, swimming, art and craft, wall climbing, kayaking and disco.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will sleep on site in residential accommodation. All bedding will be provided as well as three meals a day.
LOCATION: Kidderminster, Midlands is situated on the edge of the Wyre Forest, overlooked be the Clee Hills.
TERMINAL: Midlands Airports, Kidderminster train station
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must speak fluent English. Provide 2 references and Certificate of Good Conduct. Volunteers must be able to put the needs of children before their own. This is a role that needs lots of energy and volunteers must have the ability to engage and have experience working with children . There is a huge emphasis on teamwork as everyone must share in creating a memorable holiday for the children.
Volunteers will be given a phone interview if their application is shortlisted.
Please note that the volunteer may not be with other international volunteers but will be with a group of UK volunteers.
There is a special application form – please contact the IBG office.
Großbritannien CONC UK18 OAK GROVE COLLEGE 2 (WORTHING) 08.09.-22.09.2012 ENVI 6vols (no more female)
Oak Grove College is a recently built special school for children aged 11 - 18 years with a wide range of disabilities from severe learning difficulties to behavioural problems to physical disabilities. For the last four years international volunteers have been invited to help create a beautiful environment for the children and this year Oak Grove College would like to continue this work.
WORK: International volunteers will work alongside pupils with special needs on horticulture, hard landscaping and creative tasks. They will be working alongside children making outdoor sculptures and help develop gardens in the grounds. The work may change depending on the weather and the children who are assisting each day; we ask that volunteers are FLEXIBLE and willing to help with any of the tasks.
ACCOMODATION AND FOOD: The accommodation is basic but adequate; volunteers will sleep on the floor of a local church hall and will need to bring sleeping bags and rolls mats. The main meal will be provided by the school at lunchtime. The group will make their own breakfast and a light evening meal.
LOCATION AND LEISURE: Oak Grove College is located in Durrington-on-Sea near Worthing on the South East coast. Durrington-on-Sea is approximately 1 1/2hours from London and 30 minutes from Brighton
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must have a good level of English and an interest in working alongside children with special needs. A Certificate of Good Conduct must be sent to Concordia at least three weeks before the project takes place. At times this project can be physically demanding and the volunteers need to be prepared to work outside in all weathers.