In this project, volunteers will paint and organize the village's theater building and library together with local volunteers. They will also repair the parts of the village that need repair. Bademler Village is close to Azmak Bay. A traditional sea festival is organized by the villagers in this bay every year. Water games, concerts, group activities are held in the festival. Volunteers will help organize this festival.
Stage setup, sound systems, creation of appropriate areas for group activities, environmental decorations, transportation and other preparations require the support of volunteers.
In case of additional needs of the village, support can be requested from volunteers. Every contribution to the village is very important to us. You may also be interested in making tarhana together with the villagers!
Accomodation and food
Bademler village has cute and modern village houses. Every year, the villagers host our volunteers in their own houses. Each family hosts 1, 2 or 3 volunteers and these houses are very close to each other. The volunteers prepare their breakfasts, lunches and dinners together with their host families.
Location and leisure
Bademler Village is known as the most modern village in Turkey and is visited by tourists. The village has a theater building and a library, which attracts a lot of attention. This village is located in Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey. There are many historical and natural beauties around it. There are many different beaches and bays on the seashore. It is a perfect location for sea activities and cultural visits.
Project hosted by
We are organizing this project in cooperation with the Bademler Village Culture and Art Association. Bademler Village is a special village for us because we have been working in this village for 12 years. The villagers wait for international volunteers every year. There are memories of IVS volunteers all over the village.
Directions to meeting point
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is the closest. You can transfer from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Istanbul). Urla Bus Terminal is the nearest terminal and possible meeting point.