The Othona Community in Bradwell-on-Sea was founded in 1946. It is a residential centre for people of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds to seek a common understanding in the cause of peace. Othona has welcomed VAP volunteers since the early 1970's. Othona is a multi-faith non-dogmatic Christian Community founded next to one of the oldest churches in the UK (654AD). It fully involves non-Christians. It is an experimental community where work, play, drama, art and study are combined. Volunteers will be fully integrated in the life of the community.
WORK:
During the summer we will be helping with the day to day running of the community, and interacting with our guests and members, ongoing work to the grounds and gardens, ditches to be cleared and fencing to be repaired and painted.
STUDY THEME:
From 29 July to 5 August volunteers will participate in a Cross-Cultural Week which will place an emphasis on the role of food sharing in peace making and of intercultural understanding in learning about traditions concerning the preparation and consumption of food. This event is part of the Raising Peace campaign, an initiative of the Co-ordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) of which VAP is a full member.
ACCOMMODATION:
In shared tents provided by the community centre. If you want to stay in a single tent you will need to bring your own. Food will be healthy and home-made. Vegetarian diets can be catered for.
LOCATION:
The Othona Community is situated on the east coast of Essex, next to a nature reserve. It is 5 Km from the nearest village.
TERMINAL:
London and Stansted airports and Southminster train station are the closest for arrivals and departures.
VAP HOSTING FEE:
Volunteers will be asked to pay a fee of £80 GBP upon arrival. VAP charges this fee as without it we would be virtually unable to organise any projects in the UK.
The Othona Community in Bradwell-on-Sea was founded in 1946. It is a residential centre for people of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds to seek a common understanding in the cause of peace. Othona has welcomed VAP volunteers since the early 1970's. Othona is a multi-faith non-dogmatic Christian Community founded next to one of the oldest churches in the UK (654AD). It fully involves non-Christians. It is an experimental community where work, play, drama, art and study are combined. Volunteers will be fully integrated in the life of the community.
WORK:
During the summer we will be helping with the day to day running of the community, and interacting with our guests and members, ongoing work to the grounds and gardens, ditches to be cleared and fencing to be repaired and painted.
LEISURE:
During the volunteers time there, there will be themed study weeks. Details of these events can be viewed on Othona's website http://www.othona-bradwell.org.uk/Events Outside their work duties volunteers are encouraged to join in these activities.
ACCOMMODATION:
In shared tents provided by the community centre. If you want to stay in a single tent you will need to bring your own. Food will be healthy and home-made. Vegetarian diets can be catered for.
LOCATION:
The Othona Community is situated on the east coast of Essex, next to a nature reserve. It is 5 Km from the nearest village.
TERMINAL:
London and Stansted airports and Southminster train station are the closest for arrivals and departures.
HOSTING FEE:
Volunteers will be asked to pay a fee of £80 GBP upon arrival. VAP charges this fee as without it we would be virtually unable to organise any projects in the UK.
The Othona Community in Bradwell-on-Sea was founded in 1946. It is a residential centre for people of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds to seek a common understanding in the cause of peace. Othona has welcomed VAP volunteers since the early 1970's. Othona is a multi-faith non-dogmatic Christian Community founded next to one of the oldest churches in the UK (654AD). It fully involves non-Christians. It is an experimental community where work, play, drama, art and study are combined. Volunteers will be fully integrated in the life of the community.
WORK:
During the summer we will be helping with the day to day running of the community, and interacting with our guests and members, ongoing work to the grounds and gardens, ditches to be cleared and fencing to be repaired and painted.
LEISURE:
During the volunteers time there, there will be themed study weeks. Details of these events can be viewed on Othona's website http://www.othona-bradwell.org.uk/Events Outside their work duties volunteers are encouraged to join in these activities.
ACCOMMODATION:
In shared tents provided by the community centre. If you want to stay in a single tent you will need to bring your own. Food will be healthy and home-made. Vegetarian diets can be catered for.
LOCATION:
The Othona Community is situated on the east coast of Essex, next to a nature reserve. It is 5 Km from the nearest village.
TERMINAL:
London and Stansted airports and Southminster train station are the closest for arrivals and departures.
HOSTING FEE:
Volunteers will be asked to pay a fee of £80 GBP upon arrival. VAP charges this fee as without it we would be virtually unable to organise any projects in the UK.
A group of 12 volunteers are invited to spend 10 days in south London. But it won't feel as if you are in a city: volunteers will stay at a Scout Centre in the midst of woodland with no houses in sight! Dulwich is a pleasant, quiet corner of London.
WORK:
Volunteers will work on different environmental projects. At the London Wildlife Trust completing practical conservation tasks in the beautiful Sydenham Hill Woods, working alongside local volunteers. Work will be physical and it will be cold and possibly wet so please come prepared with waterproof clothing a good boots. London Wildlife Trust is an urban nature conservation charity working to improve London's green spaces for people and wildlife. Volunteers will also be working in nearby Dulwich Park (a favourite of the late Queen Mary who visited it every year) and Belair Park with the local authority parks department.
ACCOMMODATION:
South London Scout Centre has bunk beds and central heating but it may be cold and wet. Sleeping bags and working clothes and shoes will be needed. The group will cook meals at the centre.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE:
As this is a short camp volunteers will arrive on Saturday 9th and depart on Tuesday 19th. If you want to visit London or go shopping arrange to arrive earlier or stay after the camp.
LEISURE:
Visits to local projects of interest will be organised. There will be a free weekend when there will be a chance to visit London.
HOSTING FEE:
It is difficult and expensive to stay in London so we have to charge £130 GBP for the 10 days. This will pay for the accommodation and a basic budget for food. The fee should be paid upon arrival.
« The most beautiful thing about volunteering obviously is the people you meet… the helpfulness the understanding…there is always someone who puts a plate of food in front of you if you say you are not hungry and not in the mood, or gives you a pep talk or simply a hug. »
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