Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education. Follow us on Instagram ijgd_workcamps Facebook @ijgd.workcamps
Description of work:
Would you like to spend your free time with others at a camp by a lake, far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city? You want to get out, do something practical and get actively involved? Then this work camp near Spremberg might be just the right thing for you. In the middle of nature, you can build your own instruments (e.g. cajon, tubular drum) with local young people and make music together. You can also help to beautify the camp, e.g. by maintaining the green areas, raised beds and the barefoot path as well as with small construction work. Your support is also welcome at the Spremberg local festival, with activities for children and families. There is also plenty of time to explore the town festival itself and experience regional culture.
Description of accomodation and food:
You will be sleeping in shared bedrooms in brand new bungalows. Camp area is in the middle of a beautiful forest and surrounded by a fence. The camp has a central house for sanitation with toilets and showers as well as a community area. You will cook and go food shopping for yourself. Money for grocery shopping will be provided. Please state any intolerances during registration.
Description of location and leisure:
You can swim in the Felixsee, play beach volleyball, beach soccer or table tennis. A barbecue area is also available. There is also internet access on the premises. in the town of Spremberg itself there are other recreational opportunities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a cinema and a skating rink. The unique Spreewald in the region is a paradise for doing boat and canoe tours. Furthermore you have the possibility to be creative and artistic, e.g. working with soapstone. During the whole time of the camp there will be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know the wonderful people and places of this region.
The location where the project/workcamp will take place: Spremberg, Brandenburg; 120 km South-East from Berlin
Description of specific requirements: Swimming permit for minors, as the natural lake is not guarded. We welcome participants who enjoy practical work, building and designing in the great outdoors.
Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project name: Drumming at Felixsee - making instruments & handicraft