KiEZ Hölzerner See

CODE: VJF/ESC 2.1

Work:

International volunteers are invited to improve the grounds of the center. Tasks are likely to include construction, gardening, maintenance and renovation work. Last year, work was carried out on the bathhouse and the mini golf course. In addition, some fences were replaced. The work will fall into this category, for example. Other environmental and construction works are possible.
Please be aware that you will not work with children!

Accomodation and food

ACCOMMODATION
You will live in small bungalows. Bed linen will be provided. The sanitary track with showers and WC is situated not far from the bungalows. Nearby the bungalows is a meeting room, where the volunteers can meet and relax in the evening.

FOOD
All meals will be provided in the center. The catering is well organized, with set mealtimes for the different groups of guests accommodated at the same time. Furthermore, you should be aware that the center provides food covering the needs of children.
There is the possibility of an international evening. Please bring spices from your region if you want to prepare something.

Location and leisure

The recreation center offers many different activities for your free time. Possible group activities include:
- Playing table tennis, volleyball, football, mini-golf, canoeing, boating or swimming.
- You can rent more sport- and playing-equipment.
Together with the camp guides and the volunteers, it might also be possible to organize events like a barbecue or a campfire. Please be aware that you can only visit Berlin or Potsdam on the days we decide on together, not in the evening or night after work.

Project hosted by

The KiEZ Hölzerner See is a recreation center for children and teenagers, situated on the shore of Lake Hölzerner See in Dubrow, south of Berlin. The nearest town is Königs Wusterhausen.
The KiEZ grounds offer many adventure opportunities for children, while also serving as an informal place of learning.
You will live and work in a place with many groups of children. Please be responsible and considering.

Directions to meeting point

Before arriving in Berlin please download the necessary transportation apps provided by Deutsche Bahn (DB App) or ask at the next train station for a plan of the U-Bahn- and S-Bahn system. That will give you all the information needed to find your way to the KieZ. Here you can also find an online-map:
https://www.vbb.de/en/
We recommend to download the mobile app from this provider. It is also available in English and other languages. You can easily find your connection from any station in Berlin or Brandenburg, or directly from any post address.
There will be a pickup date communicated via Whats app
The KiEZ is situated in the south of Berlin, surrounded by forests. The address is: Weg zum Hölzener See 1, 15754 Heidesee.

Additional comments

This project is supported by the program European Solidarity Corps for young people between 18 and 30 years. It is open to all volunteers that fit the ESC criteria.
The participation to the ESC volunteering teams is subjects to several principles and conditions, presented on the ESC webpage: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en
• Volunteers do not have to pay any fee (no sending, nor participation fee) to attend the project.
• Volunteers need to enroll in the PASS, the European Solidarity Corps Portal; VJF will organise their matching, on the online system, with the volunteering project.
• Volunteers will receive pocket money, calculated on basis of 7€/day, during the visit of the project coordinator from VJF.
• Volunteers will receive a financial support for their travel, according to a maximum amount established in accordance with their travel distance and upon the presentation of original tickets.
• Volunteers will have to complete a participation report, submitted online through the portal.