Village Community Münzinghof (Velden, near Nuremberg)

CODE: DE-SCI 11.60

Description: Münzinghof is a village community in the Nuremberg region, surrounded by forests, meadows, and fields. Around 150 people of all ages, with and without mental disabilities, live and work together here. They mostly reside in “chosen families,” with 15–20 people sharing a household.

Community members work in a variety of fields, including biodynamic agriculture, dairy farming, candle making, housekeeping, caregiving, and facility management.

In summer, they have company holidays, meaning many residents are away—leaving space for you! www.muenzinghof.de

Type of Work: Anyone who comes to Münzinghof should definitely enjoy cooking, because one of the tasks of the camp will be to prepare lunch: for you and also for about 15 villagers who work also during company holidays in gardening, agriculture, cheese making and facility management. You can use all of the wonderful organic farm products, among other things. In addition to cooking lunch every day, there is a lot to do in the market garden in summer, whether planting, harvesting or weeding. And there is also some work to be done in terms of renovation.

Study Theme: You can get insights into biodynamic agriculture and gardening as well as into sustainable forestry and also into the form of inclusive community life at Münzinghof.

Accommodation: The event hall will serve as your bedroom and lounge. Please bring sleeping bags and sleeping pads.

For the most part, you will cook using farm products, including vegetables from the market garden, dairy and meat products, cereals, lentils, and pasta—all organic. The diet is primarily vegetarian, with vegan options available.

Language: The common language will be English. (German beneficial, but not required)

Requirements: Enjoy cooking with fresh ingredients, be open to different ways of life and people, and enjoy working outdoors!

Approximate Location: Münzinghof is located northeast of Nuremberg in the beautiful Hersbrucker Schweiz. The area is very rural, characterized by meadows, forests and fields and there are nice hiking trails nearby. In the valley, a river, the Pegnitz, meanders through the landscape. If you fancy a little refreshment, you can get it here. The train journey to Nuremberg takes about 45 minutes. The nearest village with shops is about half an hour's walk away.

Notes: INCOMING FEE for volunteers applying via partner organisations and contacts of SCI: https://sci-d.de/incomingfee
Organization Description: This workcamp is organized by the German branch of Service Civil International (SCI). SCI Germany was founded in 1946 and is approved as a non-profit organisation. We are one of the oldest peace and volunteer organisations. SCI Germany aims to promote peace, non-violence, international solidarity, social justice, sustainable development and cross-cultural exchange through international voluntary work. We cooperate with a network of branches and partners in more than 90 countries. Every year, SCI Germany organizes about 50 international workcamps in Germany.