USA

Vermittlungsgebühr 120 EUR

	In den USA werden die Workcamps von Volunteers for Peace (VfP) organisiert. Bei VfP musst du für einige Camps ein spezielles Formular (VfP motivation form) ausfüllen.
In den meisten Fällen musst du vom Flughafen bis zum Workcamp mit einem Tag Anreise rechnen, die Ankunft sollte nicht nach 18.00 Uhr des ersten Camptages sein. Eine frühere Abreise ist ausdrücklich unerwünscht. Bitte denke daran, dass Du in den USA mindestens 21 Jahre alt sein musst, um Alkohol trinken zu dürfen. In vielen Projekten sind Zigaretten und Alkohol grundsätzlich verboten.

USA    VFP 01F-10     SPROUT (NEW YORK CITY)    11.08.-07.09.2010    DISA   8vols
SPROUT is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation to grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. http://www.gosprout.org/
WORK: Volunteers will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
ACCOMMODATION: While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: LANGUAGE: Fluent English REQUIRED - Responsible, motivated volunteers age 21-35 with Drivers License strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. A 3-week commitment minimum is required of most projects, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. SPROUT APPLICATION FORM and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.

USA    VFP 18-10     CATSKILL MOUNTAINS (NEW YORK)    11.08.-21.08.2010    DISA   12vols
SPROUT is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation to grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. http://www.gosprout.org/
WORK: Volunteers will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on a 3-day weekend getaway to celebrate Sprout's Club Sprout in Upstate New York. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided.
ACCOMMODATION: While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York City & various destinations LEISURE ACTIVITIES: In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
REQUIREMENTS: Fluent English REQUIRED, Responsible, motivated volunteers age 21-35. No alcohol during trips. SPROUT APPLICATION FORM and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.

USA    VFP19-10     BAXTER (MAINE)    14.08.-28.08.2010    ENVI/MANU   8vols (no more female)
TER STATE PARK will be your host, offering memorable experiences while completing meaningful environmental work in a wilderness setting. http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/
WORK: The first workweek will include trail maintenance projects based out of a roadside cabin facility. The second work week will offer a unique backcountry camping experience to build a new trail in a remote region of the park. STUDY THEME: Environmental – Wilderness / Park Management
ACCOMMODATIONS: In primitive log cabins with no electricity and some with no running water, near the foot of beautiful Mt. Katahdin . Tent camping for three nights during the second workweek.
LOCATION: Baxter Park is a unique and beautiful 209,501 acre wilderness preserve not far from the rugged and famous rocky coast of Maine, 2 hours north of Bangor. LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Hiking, swimming, canoeing, optional guided whitewater raft trip ($50 separate fee), see moose, bear, loons, and other wildlife. Meet and share memorable experiences with other people. Discussions will focus on wilderness with park staff and knowledgeable guests.
REQUIREMENTS: Must bring a backpack, sturdy hiking boots, work gloves and rain gear. Willingness to work hard, Ability to hike up 8 miles/6 kilometers. No smoking in Park facilities. A complete gear list will be sent with the information sheet.

USA    VFP01G-10     SPROUT (NEW YORK CITY)    07.09.-28.09.2010    DISA   3vols
SPROUT is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation to grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. http://www.gosprout.org/
WORK: Volunteers will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
ACCOMMODATION: While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES: In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: LANGUAGE: Fluent English REQUIRED - Responsible, motivated volunteers age 21-35 with Drivers License strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. A 3-week commitment minimum is required of most projects, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. SPROUT APPLICATION FORM and PHONE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.