Nature Lovers Island in the Berlin environs

CODE: VJF 2.9

Work:

The main works will be done in the woods. The volunteers will do various environmental works as well as renovation and construction work on the island and in the forests around the island. Possible tasks are removing bushes and invasive small tree species, collecting rubbish and wood, repairing works and so on. Volunteers should be prepared to be flexible and take part in any work that will support the foresters.

Accomodation and food

Accommodation: Your accommodation will be very basic. You will sleep in three large tents on camp beds. The infrastructure on the island is very basic without electricity and warm water, which also means no warm shower. There is no heating in the tents and on the island, you will use compost toilets. The accommodation is quite isolated, so it is good to think about some games and other free time activities beforehand! The foresters of the project have built a nice and comfortable block house where the group can meet and eat.

Food: A small kitchen is available, and food can be cooked on a gas hob cooker. There is also a fridge in the kitchen, so don’t worry about the food. Please bring recipes and spices / special ingredients from your country for some culinary exchange!

Location and leisure

The workcamp is situated 25 km north of Berlin in a forest landscape surrounded by several lakes. Volunteers can go swimming and enjoy the incredible nature and landscape. There are many opportunities for outdoor sport activities like soccer, table-tennis and volleyball.
Please note that you will not be able to visit Berlin very often. This is a camp for Nature Lovers!

Important Notes:
You must know how to swim!

Please be prepared for 2 weeks with minimal internet and cell phone coverage!

German language skills will be appreciated because the foresters you will work with speak only little English.

Project hosted by

You will support the foresters of the area. The island Liepnitzinsel is situated in a picturesque lake, the Liepnitzsee, in the north of Berlin. It is surrounded by a beautiful landscape with many forests and lakes. On the island there are many permanent campers during the summer. Please treat everyone including nature and the surrounding with respect. Crossing the lake you must take the ferry. The ferry runs between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Directions to meeting point

We will pick you up at the city train station (S-Bahn station) “Bernau” at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. (afternoon). The foresters will take you by car to the camp site.

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