As a nature-loving young person, are you interested in a work camp in the forest with like-minded people? Then our project will give you the opportunity to experience and shape nature in a variety of ways and you will gain an insight into the work of foresters. You will actively help with the care of young tree crops, i.e. you will cut trees so that other trees have light and space to grow and you will renovate a forest hut. You will also nail fences to protect forest crops and help with various jobs in the community.
Accomodation and food
You cook together. Money for the food shopping is provided to you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any allergies when registering. You will be staying in the community hall in the town centre.
Location and leisure
You will be staying in the middle of the art nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach, where you will have the opportunity to experience various leisure activities. Both indoor and outdoor pools are right next to where you will be staying. You can reach Trier, the oldest town in Germany, by train (around 60km away), as well as Luxembourg City (around 90km away) and Koblenz (around 60km away). You can also get involved in the goings on of the association, which has a strong presence in the local area
Highlights: super central accommodation, wine underground tour, canoe tour, excursions to historic cities such as Luxembourg City and Trier
camp location: Traben-Trarbach, Rhineland-Palatinate; Trier 60 km
Project hosted by
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.
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Directions to meeting point
You will meet directly at the accomodation at the latest 18 h
Directions to Meeting Point : From the terminal Traben-Trarbach you can walk in 10 minutes to the community hall.
Additional comments
Please note: There is a special Teenage Fee of 150€ for international volunteers who applied under 18 in this camp.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project name: Famous for its Natural and Historical Beauty- Help to Protect the Forest