programm - usa

In den USA arbeiten wir mit Volunteers for Peace (VfP) zusammen. In den meisten Fällen musst du vom Flughafen bis zum Workcamp einen 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.
 
Bei VfP musst du für einige Camps ein spezielles Formular (VfP motivation form) ausfüllen. Dieses gibt es hier zum runterladen oder auf Anfrage bei IBG.

(Allgemeine Informationen zu längeren Projekten mit IBG im pdf-Format zum runterladen)

Hier gibt's eine Erklärung der Abkürzungen.

Code-Nr. - Name - Ort/Land - Datum - Projekt - maximale Teilnehmerzahl
(Das Vfp motivation form zum runterladen.)

VFP MTV 03-08 BURLINGTON, VERMONT 10 Weeks to 6 Months Start: 24 Jan 2009 SOCI/MANU Age: 21+ 1 VOL
Burlington DISMAS HOUSE provides housing and opportunities to men and women getting out of prison so that they can successfully transition back into the community. Work: Vols will be working with Directors on administrative tasks in small office as well as supporting the residential community by participating in group activities. Location: Burlington is a beautiful college town overlooking Lake Champlain (Pop. 40,000). Terminal: Burlington, Vermont. LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Recreation includes house activities and many festivals and events in area. Volunteers are offered a sight seeing trip to Canada or Boston with Staff, and time off for travel may be approved. Accommodation: Shared room in large Victorian house, meals & laundry provided. Special remarks: Vols must be 21+, speak fluent English and have basic computer skills. No drugs or alcohol on premises. VFP MOTIVATION FORM REQUIRED. A 10-week minimum commitment is required.

VFP MTV 04-08 RUTLAND, VERMONT 3 to 6 Months (ongoing) SOCI/MANU Age: 24+ 1 VOL
Rutland DISMAS HOUSE provides a transitional drug, alcohol and violence free housing opportunity to men and women getting out of prison so they can successfully reconcile with the community before living independently. Work: A good deal of computer and office work, participation in various components of fundraising activities, student recruitment, representing Dismas at speaking engagements on college campuses and at civic organizations, working with clothing and food donations and participating in house group activities. Volunteers will visit prisons with the Co-Directors and will have an opportunity to observe the interview screening process. The average daily work commitment expected is 5-6 hours per day, however the hours are varied and non-traditional, and may include some weekends and evenings. As a resident of the house, volunteers will live as an equal to and with the same expectations as the former prisoner residents: Absolutely NO alcohol or drug use permitted during the stay; presence at the evening meal Monday through Friday is required, as is presence at the weekly house meeting one evening during the week; no smoking inside the house; no intimate relationships between residents permitted. Location: Rutland is a beautiful town in the Green Mountains with nearby lakes and streams, population 17,500. Terminal: Air to Burlington, Vermont, or Albany, New York. Bus/Train: Rutland, Vermont. Accommodation: Modestly furnished shared room in a large Victorian house; sheets, towels, meals, laundry provided. LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Group activities and sight seeing are offered. Snow skiing and hiking, camping and biking near and around area lakes and streams. Special remarks: Volunteers must be 24+, able to speak and understand a better than basic level of English, and have basic computer skills. A 90-day/3 month commitment is required, but volunteers are welcome to stay for up to 6 months. The volunteer will be living with others age 26+ so must feel comfortable with that age group. VFP MOTIVATION FORM REQUIRED.