International Voluntary Service Projects - Volunteers for Peace

At Volunteers For Peace, we are always happy when families want to share the experience of volunteering for the benefit of others. It's a great way for each member to grow from. However, there are not many options for families seeking placement.

Below is the list of 2009 FAMILY projects that accepted children accompanied by an adult or parents. They are sorted by country first and then in date order.

2010 projects will be posted online in Mid-March after they are finalized abroad. Projects fill up fast, therefore to get the most recent list of family projects available please search the Open Projects Directory for project type "FAMILY".

Select Programs By Country

Family Camp Volunteer ~ Richelle Raagas

“Theo and I participated in the family volunteer workcamp run by INEX Slovakia. We had some worthwhile projects including cleaning up litter from the local river, cleaning up the local theater which the village intends on renovating, and hosting an event so that the locals could learn about Italian and American culture.”

Slovakia ~ 2008

Estonia

EstYes22-09 Family Camp at Kiidi Farm 17-Aug-09 to 30-Aug-09 MANUAL/FAMILY 16 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $76.00

The VFP Registration Fee for a family regardless of size is $500 USD.
Project
EstYES promotes camps where parents and children can participate together. The idea is to create a sort of temporary community where adults and children can share the idea of voluntary activity for the benefit of rural area. The schedule of the camp allows adults to act as volunteers like in any other voluntary camp (4-5 hours a day for practical tasks). Meanwhile children “work” as well, in the sense that they take part in the activities helping parents and sharing easy tasks with them. Local organisers supported by parents care about the children during the working activities, providing snacks, proposing games, etc. In the daily free time and in the days off group excursions will be suggested by the local hosts. Parents can join the camp in pair or alone with their children. The age of children is 4 to 14. Some English is necessary for parents in order to communicate among them and with the camp leader. This camp follows positive experience of last two years.

Venue
It is a long tradition for EstYES to organize international workcamps in co-operation with Kiidi Farm located in the Voru County in the South of Estonia. With the support of the state and local authorities the eco- and farm sustainable tourism has been developed in this area. Besides promoting the environmental tourism, this initiative supports rural development, which is an important issue for Estonia. Estonian Association of Farm Tourism has launched several projects, and Kiidi Farm, where the camp takes place, is one of them. It is run by the large Piho family with 8 kids of different age. More information on Kiidi Farm is on site www.kiidi.ee

Location
The charm of Haanja Uplands in South Estonia lies in its lovely hilly landscape, winding roads and numerous lakes. Most of its ancient villages, special dialect, handicraft, and customs have been preserved until today. The whole area, called Vorumaa, is an area of outstanding beauty. It is famous for its diverse and very well preserved nature. Untouched forests with wildlife, deep valleys, hills, 170 small lakes with extremely clean water, rivers with caves in the steep banks - you can find everything there. Kiidi Farm is situated 15 km south of Voru, capital of the County, which has a population of 17 000 people and lies about 250 km south-east of Tallinn, very close to the Latvian and Russian borders. The closest village to Kiidi Farm is Rouge (3km) with a population of less than 1000 people. More information about Estonia www.visitestonia.com; South-Estonia www.werro.ee, www.southestonia.info

Work
Various works in the forest: cutting unwanted trees and bushes, burning old tree brunches and brushwood, preparing firewood for heating the farm; also diverse odd jobs in the farm buildings as well as general household work. Most of the work will be outdoors. There can be also some light building/ maintaining works indoors when the weather is too rainy. The work will be 4-5 hours a day, the rest of the time will be spend to get acquainted with the area, natural and historical sites and with local people. Some local families will join the camp for work and leisure.

Accomodation:
In the farmhouse in 2-4-bedded rooms. WC, shower, hot water, & sauna are available. Hosts will prepare meals themselves, however, participants will be asked to help out in the kitchen.

Special requirements
The camp is open for families with their children aged 4 to 14. Parents can come in pairs or alone. There will be also couple of single volunteers in the camp in addition to families. English is the camp language.

Leisure time
There are many possibilities for leisure time, especially for those who love nature: acquaintance with nature sights in the area, hiking, swimming, etc. Excursions to the historical sites of the County of Voru are planned as well. Volunteers will have a very good chance to get in close contact with the local people, experience local traditions and learn some customs like enjoying hot Estonian sauna!

Participation fee
As EstYES does not receive funds to support your participation in this camp neither from the state nor from private sponsors, you are asked to contribute towards cost of board and lodging, local transport, leisure time program, etc. The fee has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp and it is 60 Euro (about $76 USD) for every adult and every child.

Finland

FinKvt04.1-09 ÄIJÄLÄ (Jyväskylä) MIX 01-Jul-09 to 18-Jul-09 RENO/AGRI/FAMILY/MIX 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
Äijälä Farm is situated near Jyväskylä in Central Finland. It has a charming old farmhouse which has been renovated to be a home for disabled people. The community wants to encourage the integration of disabled and so-called healthy people. Äijälä has been hosting KVT workcamps since 1980.

W: Gardening, hay-making, renovating old buildings and household work. Work will be done together with the people living in Äijälä and also other disabled people from outside Äijälä.

X: Disabled vols, 30+ vols and families are welcome.
FinKvt06.2-09 RIHU (Heinola) 05-Jul-09 to 18-Jul-09 ENVI/AGRI/RENO 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
Rihu is a biodynamic farm surrounded by forests and lakes 30km from Heinola in Southern Finland. Rihu Association organises courses on biodynamic farming, environment and herbal medicine as well as camps for school children. There are also domestic animals on the farm.

W: Agricultural work, gardening, landscaping and renovating. Note: Expect hard outdoor work!

W: Gardening, hay-making, renovating old buildings and household work. Work will be done together with the people living in Äijälä and also other disabled people from outside Äijälä.

FinKvt09.2-09 AURA (near Turku) 01-Aug-09 to 16-Aug-09 CONS/RENO/FAMILY 16 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
The camp is hosted by the village association of Aura, a municipality near Turku in South-West Finland. The association works as a link between the municipality and the inhabitants of the area by spreading information and organising different kinds of events to activate local people.

W: There will be two projects: First, the vols will help repair the roof of the village house. Second, they will organise a traditional summer happening in Aura called Elosalama.

FinKvt06.3-09 KEURUU (Keuruu) MIX 30-Aug-09 to 11-Sep-09 ENVI/FAMILY/MIXED-AG 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
The purpose of Keuruu Ecovillage is to pursue a sustainable lifestyle, to cherish the diversity of nature and to preserve original plant and animal species in the woody countryside of Central Finland.

Georgia

GeoLyvg08-09 Kobuleti - Black Sea 21-Mar-09 to 04-Apr-09 ENVI/FAMILY/SENIOR 20 V. Ages 20+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $290.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00
HISTORY: Kobuleti is an overwhelming town of Adjara which has a great history since the ancient times of the Golden Fleece and the myths about Media and Jason related to the early existence of the Georgian feudal state Kholkhida. For many centuries the state was a receiver of various cultures – Byzantine, Roman, Greek, and Asian – and inherited all the best from them. In 10th century Kolkhida became the part of the reunited Georgian state, and nowadays it is one of the most astonishing regions in our country. Kobuleti - the regional center of Adjara is situated in 27 kilometers from Batumi on the shore of the Black Sea. Kobuleti is one of the famous and big resorts of Georgia. This resort city is famous for its splendid 12-kilometres-long beach covered with fine sand, bordering upon which for almost its entire length are pine groves: www.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adscharien; www.travel-images.com/ajaria.

LOCATION: The Work Camp is located in the beautiful region of Georgia, Adjara – in Kobuleti (Rustaweli str. 293) on the shore of the Black Sea. The camp will take place only 120 m from the marvelous beach. Kobuleti is the regional center of Adjara and is situated 25 km from Batumi and 380 km from Tbilisi. Kobuleti is one of the famous and big climatic seaside resorts of Georgia. Kobuleti is notable for its unique medical properties not only in summer season, but even during the whole year. Warm and soft subtropical climate, fresh and clear air, sunlight, warm sea are healthy for the treatment from various cardiovascular, lung, windpipe, tubercular diseases and nervous system.

ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: In comfortable 2-floor cottage with an open balcony and a loggia on the 2nd floor. First floor: 5 rooms (4, 6, 3 beds), 1 shower, 1 toilet, 2 kitchens (inside and outside). Second floor: 6 rooms (3, 4, 4, 6 beds), 2 showers and 2 toilets. The cottage is supplied with constant gas, electricity and water. Work activities (4-5 hours per day): Cleansing the beaches and the inshore part of the sea bottom, planting of trees and gardens.

LEISURE TIME: Camp leaders will organize free time together with the participants: swimming in the black Sea, fishing, excursions in Batumi botanical garden and in the tee factory, herbaria collect. The cottages are endowed with piano, TV-sets, videos and games (domino, cards, chess and lotto) and other cultural diversity (cafe, disco).

SPECIAL REMARKS: no drinking during the working hours in the working place, no drugs and sex!!

THE LIMITATION OF THE PROGRAM: Number of participants in the work camp to 20 persons from different countries.

EXTRA FEE: 230 EUR per adults or 150 EUR per child (5 to 12 years old) to be paid at the arrival.

MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Please inform us about your arrival details in order to make meeting place and time more comfortable for you.

HOW TO GET TO GEORGIA: Cheapest way – a Turkish Airways flight to Istanbul and a 40-hours bus from Istanbul to Tbilisi; via Istanbul (Turkish Airways); with “AIRZENA” (a Georgian company) direct flights to TBILISI national airport.

GeoLyvg09-09 Kobuleti - Black Sea 11-Apr-09 to 25-Apr-09 ENVI/FAMILY/SENIOR 20 V. Ages 20+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $290.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00
HISTORY: Kobuleti is an overwhelming town of Adjara which has a great history since the ancient times of the Golden Fleece and the myths about Media and Jason related to the early existence of the Georgian feudal state Kholkhida. For many centuries the state was a receiver of various cultures – Byzantine, Roman, Greek, and Asian – and inherited all the best from them. In 10th century Kolkhida became the part of the reunited Georgian state, and nowadays it is one of the most astonishing regions in our country. Kobuleti - the regional center of Adjara is situated in 27 kilometers from Batumi on the shore of the Black Sea. Kobuleti is one of the famous and big resorts of Georgia. This resort city is famous for its splendid 12-kilometres-long beach covered with fine sand, bordering upon which for almost its entire length are pine groves: www.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adscharien; www.travel-images.com/ajaria.

SPECIAL REMARKS: no drinking during the working hours in the working place, no drugs and sex!!

THE LIMITATION OF THE PROGRAM: Number of participants in the work camp to 20 persons from different countries.

EXTRA FEE: 230 EUR per adults or 150 EUR per child (5 to 12 years old) to be paid at the arrival.

MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Please inform us about your arrival details in order to make meeting place and time more comfortable for you.

ATTENTION: I – It is possible to reach the place of destination from International airport Istanbul (Turkey) to International airport Batumi or the trip from Istanbul to Batumi by bus (costs 50 $); from Batumi to Kobuleti by minibuses (10, 00 GEL). II – Terminal International airport Tbilisi (Tiflis) – Kobuleti by day train 17, 50 GEL / night train 29,00 GEL / minibus 18, 00 GEL.
HOW TO GET TO GEORGIA: Cheapest way – a Turkish Airways flight to Istanbul and a 40-hours bus from Istanbul to Tbilisi; via Istanbul (Turkish Airways); with “AIRZENA” (a Georgian company) direct flights to TBILISI national airport.

GeoLyvg10-09 Kobuleti - Black Sea 02-May-09 to 16-May-09 ENVI/FAMILY/SENIOR 20 V. Ages 20+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $290.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00
HISTORY: Kobuleti is an overwhelming town of Adjara which has a great history since the ancient times of the Golden Fleece and the myths about Media and Jason related to the early existence of the Georgian feudal state Kholkhida. For many centuries the state was a receiver of various cultures – Byzantine, Roman, Greek, and Asian – and inherited all the best from them. In 10th century Kolkhida became the part of the reunited Georgian state, and nowadays it is one of the most astonishing regions in our country. Kobuleti - the regional center of Adjara is situated in 27 kilometers from Batumi on the shore of the Black Sea. Kobuleti is one of the famous and big resorts of Georgia. This resort city is famous for its splendid 12-kilometres-long beach covered with fine sand, bordering upon which for almost its entire length are pine groves: www.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adscharien; www.travel-images.com/ajaria.

ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: In comfortable 2-floor cottage with an open balcony and a loggia on the 2nd floor. First floor: 5 rooms (4, 6, 3 beds), 1 shower, 1 toilet, 2 kitchens (inside and outside). Second floor: 6 rooms (3, 4, 4, 6 beds), 2 showers and 2 toilets. The cottage is supplied with constant gas, electricity and water. Work activities (4-5 hours per day): Cleaning the beaches and the shore part of the sea bottom, planting of trees and gardens.

SPECIAL REMARKS: no drinking during the working hours in the working place, no drugs and sex!!

THE LIMITATION OF THE PROGRAM: Number of participants in the work camp to 20 persons from different countries.

EXTRA FEE: 230 EUR per adults or 150 EUR per child (5 to 12 years old) to be paid at the arrival.

MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Please inform us about your arrival details in order to make meeting place and time more comfortable for you.

GeoLyvg11-09 Kobuleti - Black Sea 23-May-09 to 06-Jun-09 ENVI/FAMILY/SENIOR 20 V. Ages 20+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $290.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00
HISTORY: Kobuleti is an overwhelming town of Adjara which has a great history since the ancient times of the Golden Fleece and the myths about Media and Jason related to the early existence of the Georgian feudal state Kholkhida. For many centuries the state was a receiver of various cultures – Byzantine, Roman, Greek, and Asian – and inherited all the best from them. In 10th century Kolkhida became the part of the reunited Georgian state, and nowadays it is one of the most astonishing regions in our country. Kobuleti - the regional center of Adjara is situated in 27 kilometers from Batumi on the shore of the Black Sea. Kobuleti is one of the famous and big resorts of Georgia. This resort city is famous for its splendid 12-kilometres-long beach covered with fine sand, bordering upon which for almost its entire length are pine groves: www.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adscharien; www.travel-images.com/ajaria.

ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: In comfortable 2-floor cottage with an open balcony and a loggia on the 2nd floor. First floor: 5 rooms (4, 6, 3 beds), 1 shower, 1 toilet, 2 kitchens (inside and outside). Second floor: 6 rooms (3, 4, 4, 6 beds), 2 showers and 2 toilets. The cottage is supplied with constant gas, electricity and water. Work activities (4-5 hours per day): Cleaning the beaches and the shore part of the sea bottom, planting of trees and gardens.

SPECIAL REMARKS: no drinking during the working hours in the working place, no drugs and sex!!

THE LIMITATION OF THE PROGRAM: Number of participants in the work camp to 20 persons from different countries.

EXTRA FEE: 230 EUR per adults or 150 EUR per child (5 to 12 years old) to be paid at the arrival.

MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Please inform us about your arrival details in order to make meeting place and time more comfortable for you.

GeoLyvg12-09 Kobuleti - Black Sea 11-Jul-09 to 27-Jul-09 ENVI/FAMILY/SENIOR 20 V. Ages 20+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $290.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00
HISTORY: Kobuleti is an overwhelming town of Adjara which has a great history since the ancient times of the Golden Fleece and the myths about Media and Jason related to the early existence of the Georgian feudal state Kholkhida. For many centuries the state was a receiver of various cultures – Byzantine, Roman, Greek, and Asian – and inherited all the best from them. In 10th century Kolkhida became the part of the reunited Georgian state, and nowadays it is one of the most astonishing regions in our country. Kobuleti - the regional center of Adjara is situated in 27 kilometers from Batumi on the shore of the Black Sea. Kobuleti is one of the famous and big resorts of Georgia. This resort city is famous for its splendid 12-kilometres-long beach covered with fine sand, bordering upon which for almost its entire length are pine groves: www.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adscharien; www.travel-images.com/ajaria.

ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: In comfortable 2-floor cottage with an open balcony and a loggia on the 2nd floor. First floor: 5 rooms (4, 6, 3 beds), 1 shower, 1 toilet, 2 kitchens (inside and outside). Second floor: 6 rooms (3, 4, 4, 6 beds), 2 showers and 2 toilets. The cottage is supplied with constant gas, electricity and water. Work activities (4-5 hours per day): Cleaning the beaches and the shore part of the sea bottom, planting of trees and gardens.

SPECIAL REMARKS: no drinking during the working hours in the working place, no drugs and sex!!

THE LIMITATION OF THE PROGRAM: Number of participants in the work camp to 20 persons from different countries.

EXTRA FEE: 230 EUR per adults or 150 EUR per child (5 to 12 years old) to be paid at the arrival.

MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Please inform us about your arrival details in order to make meeting place and time more comfortable for you.

GeoLyvg13-09 Kobuleti - Black Sea 11-Jul-09 to 25-Jul-09 ENVI/FAMILY/SENIOR 20 V. Ages 20+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $290.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00
HISTORY: Kobuleti is an overwhelming town of Adjara which has a great history since the ancient times of the Golden Fleece and the myths about Media and Jason related to the early existence of the Georgian feudal state Kholkhida. For many centuries the state was a receiver of various cultures – Byzantine, Roman, Greek, and Asian – and inherited all the best from them. In 10th century Kolkhida became the part of the reunited Georgian state, and nowadays it is one of the most astonishing regions in our country. Kobuleti - the regional center of Adjara is situated in 27 kilometers from Batumi on the shore of the Black Sea. Kobuleti is one of the famous and big resorts of Georgia. This resort city is famous for its splendid 12-kilometres-long beach covered with fine sand, bordering upon which for almost its entire length are pine groves: www.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adscharien; www.travel-images.com/ajaria.

LOCATION: The Work Camp is located in the beautiful region of Georgia, Adjara – in Kobuleti (Rustaweli str. 293) on the shore of the Black Sea. The camp will take place only 120 m from the marvelous beach. Kobuleti is the regional center of Adjara and is situated 25 km from Batumi and 380 km from Tbilisi. Kobuleti is one of the famous and big climatic seaside resorts of Georgia. Kobuleti is notable for its unique medical properties not only in summer season, but even during the whole year. Warm and soft subtropical climate, fresh and clear air, sunlight, warm sea are healthy for the treatment from various cardiovascular, lung, windpipe, tubercular diseases and nervous system.

ACCOMMODATION/FOOD: In comfortable 2-floor cottage with an open balcony and a loggia on the 2nd floor. First floor: 5 rooms (4, 6, 3 beds), 1 shower, 1 toilet, 2 kitchens (inside and outside). Second floor: 6 rooms (3, 4, 4, 6 beds), 2 showers and 2 toilets. The cottage is supplied with constant gas, electricity and water. Work activities (4-5 hours per day): Cleaning the beaches and the shore part of the sea bottom, planting of trees and gardens.

SPECIAL REMARKS: no drinking during the working hours in the working place, no drugs and sex!!

THE LIMITATION OF THE PROGRAM: Number of participants in the work camp to 20 persons from different countries.

EXTRA FEE: 230 EUR per adults or 150 EUR per child (5 to 12 years old) to be paid at the arrival.

MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Please inform us about your arrival details in order to make meeting place and time more comfortable for you.

Germany

GerIjgd9120-09 Hohburkersdorf 26-Jul-09 to 08-Aug-09 FAMILY 10+ V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $155.00
Nature Hands-On as a Family for Parents or Grandparents with children aged 8+

Project: The goal of the Permahof, your camp location, is to conduct agriculture in a family environment, which embodies nature and maintains it for future generations. Its priorities are to ‘make agriculture tangible’ and to build meeting places so that the Permahof can be used as an attraction for youth from the city and other guests from the surrounding area. The Permahof works with other institutions and schools, the environmental education program “University in Green” and the area’s national park. This camp is a family camp (parents or grandparents with their child or grandchild), in which the child should be at least 8 years old and be cared for by the adults at all times; they may also work at your side. Playground equipment needs to be improved, and a children’s research station will be created, in which children will learn about the weather, environment, and alternative energy in creative, child-friendly ways.

Accommodation: The accommodation is simple; you will sleep in teepees or yurts on the Permahof. An oven can be heated if it gets cold. Sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a refrigerator are available.

Catering: You will cook as a group. The Permahof provides groceries from their own harvest. Free Time: The Permahof lies on the edge of the „ Sächsische Schweiz“ National Park. The surrounding area is beautiful, where one can live pure nature. It is not far to Dresden and to the smaller city of Pirna for side excursions. It is also possible to take trips across the Czech border.

Camp Location : Hohburkersdorf, Hohnstein; Sachsen. ca. 45 km east of Dresden.
Special Requirements: Adults must have at least a basic knowledge of either English or German

Italy

ItaSci05.2-09 CASA DEI CRISTALLI - Napoli 24-Jul-09 to 02-Aug-09 SOCIAL/KIDS/FAMILY 5 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
The association "La Casa dei Cristallini" is in one of the oldest areas of Naples: The rione sanità. The association is working in the region with children of five years. Like every year, the children will have to paint the house and leave their mark.

W: The proposed activities to the volunteers will be to support normal summer activities with children and participation in a summer camp. Specifically the summer activities planned include both playful and creative modalities. 25-26th July the volunteers will go in the wonderful capodimonte's park. The 28th will go to visit the castles in Naples (New castles, egg castle, royal palace) to teach the history of their own town. 29th will visit Sorrento, 30th an 31th the volunteers will organize games that will play in the Mergellina's park. 31th we'll organize a party for the kids and their family.

L: It is recommended that the volunteers speak, even not perfectly, the Italian language.

X: Families welcome. An intercultural evening is foreseen; therefore any kind of folk material (food, music, dress, etc.) from your country will be very welcome.

ItaLegF01-09 Montevecchio (Ca) ~ Sardegna 21-Aug-09 to 30-Aug-09 FAMILY/ENVI 16 V. Ages 5+ Fee:$500.00 Xtra Fee: $65.00
VFP will place any size family for a fee of $500.

Intergeneration family camps
In 2003 Legambiente started in Italy promoting experiences where parents with young children could participate together in volunteering. The original idea was not just to allow children in voluntary camps but mainly to create a kind of temporary community where adults and children could share the idea of voluntary activity for protecting nature. Nowadays it is rare that parents and children really do something together: work and school take away a large part of the day, leisure time on week-ends is mainly for recreation such as sport, walks & cinema. Therefore the family conservation experiences have the ambitious conception to offer a different way of communications between the generations.
The group is composed of 15 to 20 participants from different countries, half adults and half children (usually between 5 to 10 years old). It's possible to participate as a whole family or as single parents, and also other relatives (aunts, uncles, grand-parents) can join with their family. This new community share the daily life and the purpose of the voluntary work. Separate bedrooms and common rooms are normally available for mothers, fathers and children. Cooking and cleaning services are provided by participants on rotation. Normally about four-five hours a day are devoted to the practical work for the project. Children can be useful too for easy tasks and they also play and learn by staying in touch with the adults of the project. Then the rest of the time is available for exploring the area with excursions, visits, meeting local people, building deeper friendships with the other participants and for cultural exchange. Language obstacles are normally easily solved by a global communication made of words, gestures and feelings. Parents have the confrontation of different educational approaches and family relationships. Children react very positively to the group dynamics, enjoying the community life and the project ideas. Everybody get to know each other very well, breaking down prejudices and creating the base for a better global understanding.

Project:
Montevecchio is a small mining village situated 20 km far from the Green Coast, one of the most charming Sardinia places, which includes the "Monte Arcuentu-Dune di Piscinas" natural reserve. The area is very interesting and rich of endangered animals, such as the Sardinian deer and the "Caretta caretta" turtle. Volunteers will collaborate in several activities: path maintenance, signs set up, Sardinian deer monitoring, beach cleaning and fire prevention activities.

Terminal: closest international airport is Cagliari. Ferry connections from Genoa, Naples and Civitavecchia

Spain

SpaSciCat06.3-09 CAN PIPIRIMOSCA (Valls,Tarragona) 06-Jul-09 to 20-Jul-09 ENVI/FAMILY/MIXED-AG 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
Motivation letter

Can Pipirimosca is an organic perm culture farm where associations and individuals can learn and practice an alternative sustainable lifestyle. The farm is run all year long with the help of volunteers. The different spaces of the farm are also offered to associations to organize meetings, activities and seminars related to social, cultural and environmental issues.

It is placed in a country house that is being arranged to become a farm-hostel /cultural-centre where groups of different people from all over the world can volunteer, share and learn.

W: Bio- constructing (using car tires), joining the daily work on gardening, agriculture, etc.

X: Families and people of mixed ages are welcome. No accessibility for wheelchairs.

T: The farm is about 2 km far away from Valls.

SpaSciCat06.4-09 MASIA DE LA TORRE (Nogueruelas, Teruel) 06-Jul-09 to 26-Jul-09 ENVI/ARCH/FAMILY 4 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
Motivation letter required

Airina is an organisation located in Masia la Torre, established to protect and take care of the natural and cultural heritage of the area. It tries to integrate the local community in shared activities to recover heritage places for common socio-cultural use.

Volunteers are proposed to experience an alternative sustainable lifestyle, with traditional agriculture and bio- construction, respectful to the environment.

W: Maintaining plants in the botanic garden, cleaning and loping to restore the paths, landscaping a little quarry which shall become a viewpoint.

Sweden

SweIal06.3-09 SUDERBYN PERMACULTURE ECOVILLAGE I (Visby) 19-Jul-09 to 01-Aug-09 ENVI/FAMILY 9 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
Suderbyn is a recently-started collective eco-village being established on the island of Gotland in the middle of the Baltic Sea(www.ekobogotland.se). The workcamp will further develop the gardens and build up eco-infrastructure/farm buildings.
W: Work on various projects connected with organic permaculture gardening and eco-building. S: How to design a low-impact eco-village and a permaculture forest garden. Practical design work in the field and discussions on developing the future Suderbyn.

A: Simple conditions, sleeping on mattresses in the farmhouse, barn or in tents. Primitive shower/toilet, vegetarian meals.

Q: strongly interested in ecology, non-violence, simple life style and collective living desirable. Gardening, eco-building, permaculture and cooking skills especially welcome.

X: Wheelchair accessibility difficult. Families with children welcome. The camp food, to be prepared by the volunteers, will be vegetarian.

Switzerland

SwiSci05.1-09 HOLYDAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN 26-Jul-09 to 02-Aug-09 ENVI/KIDS/FAMILY 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
The "Herzberg Centre" on the Jura hills above the town of Aarau had been founded 70 years ago in order to have adult education according to the Scandivian model. Almost as traditional is its co-operation with SCI Switzerland. All over the year, the Centre is organising events on topics like Nature, Philosophy, Culture and Politics. Another focus is music weeks.

L: English; the project People speak English and German; local language is German

SwiSci03.1-09 PEACE VILLAGE (Broc) 02-Aug-09 to 14-Aug-09 ENVI/RENO/FAMILY 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
Broc is situated in the French-speaking part of Switzerland between Fribourg and Lausanne in an agricultural area, 700 meters above sea level. It lies near the famous old county of Gruyères and the Lake Gruyère. Since the foundation of the association "Peace Village" in 1983, it has been working for peace buildung. Its focus lies on the following aspects: solidarity, non-violence, intercultural exchange, a simple life style and spirituality.

L: English; the Project partner speaks as well French and German; local language is French.

Tunisia

TunUta04.1-09 Sfax 10-Aug-09 to 25-Aug-09 FAMILY/MENT 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $103.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00
A project for 3 families. Our partner in Tunisia, UTAIM (Union Tunisienne d’Aide aux Insuffisants Mentaux), is working to promote improvement of the life quality of handicapped mental children. This workcamp is reserved to families only (parents with their children – minimum 5 years old).

W : activities with the handicapped children of the Center : outings, games,… The aim is to give to the children the possibility to have holidays.

Turkey

TurGen20-09 FAMILY CAMP ~ AKCAKOCA 25-Jul-09 to 07-Aug-09 ENVI/FAMILY 15 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $38.00
The VFP Fee for a family regardless of size is $500.

This camp is designed for the families like both or single parents who would like to participate in a work camp with their children up to 12 years old. Accommodation will be more comfortable comparing the other work camps and special activities will be arranged for the kids.

W: Cleaning the beach to create a public awareness about the pollution. Apart from this 1-2 volunteers with a good level of English will be requested to practice English with the local kids and teenagers.

F: Will be supplied at the dormitory. Families are welcome to cook and introduce their cuisine.

LO: Akcakoca is a seaside town by the Black Sea coast. It is in the north-west of Turkey. The nearest city is Duzce.

USA

UsaVfp02-09 Nevada City, California 14-Jun-09 to 21-Jun-09 FAMILY/MANU 10 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00
NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA FAMILY CAMP
SIERRA FRIENDS CENTER is a residential educational institution focusing on peace, social justice and sustainable living, under the care of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Family work camp is a time to work alongside others who believe in the possibility of a peaceful, creative world. http://www.woolman.org/sfc/index.html

WORK: Play music, clear brush, learn folk dances, pick blackberries, put on new roofs, swim in the Yuba River, dig in the garden, create delicious meals, paint buildings and look at the spectacular night sky.

LOCATION: Nevada City, California, 1 1/2-hour East of Sacramento.

ACCOMODATION: Shared cabins, central bathhouse, and excellent organic vegetarian meals in our dining hall.

SPECIAL REMARKS: No alcohol or tobacco use on campus. Families and parents with children welcome! A parent/legal guardian must accompany children under age 18.

Vanuatu

VanIvfp01-09 Marou, Vanuatu 01-Sep-09 to 14-Sep-09 ENVI/MIXED/FAMILY 12 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $141.00 REPORT REFUND: $50.00

Marou Village, Emao Island, 1.5 hours from the capital, Port Vila. Emao is a small island composed of six different communities, Marou being largest with a population of 181. There is a marine conservation area in the village.

Work: Volunteers will work with the community to continue projects started at the previous workcamp: 1. Lay up stones at the seaside for cyclone protection. 2. Dive to remove 'crown of thorns' star-fish from the reef. 3. Assist with building of a community hall.

Accommodation: Communal hut, very basic with no electricity, water must be carried by bucket for washing and for flushing toilets. Mattress supplied. Volunteers should bring sleeping bag.

Family camp: There will be the opportunity for parents to bring children (total 4 children for the camp). Volunteers will be required to sign a 'work with children' form or supply a police record check.

Extra cost: 110 Euros ($AUD 216) about $141 USD) which must be paid in local currency (Vatu 16,500) on arrival. This fee will pay for your food, accommodation, insurance and internal fares, and a small proportion will go towards the further development of workcamps in Vanuatu.
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Please note: Travel within Vanuatu is booked as a group. You will not be able to arrive late or leave early unless you do so at your own expense. This will be expensive as the boat will cost the same for one person as for 12.

PLEASE BE AWARE IF YOU ARE FAMILY REGISTERING FOR THIS PROJECT THAT THE VFP REGISTRATION FEE FOR A FAMILY REGARDLESS OF SIZE IS $500 USD PLUS ANY EXTRA FEE THAT IS LISTED.

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