The theme will be The sustainable outdoor living area and urban gardening . We have 500 square meter big yard in between the school buildings. We would like to transform this area from a rather dull area, into a place where you can find inspiration and fun. We will put bricks in the yard in different patterns and colors. Divide the total area into smaller areas with different purposes. We will work with art for decorations on walls, floors and etc. We will construct boxes for outdoor removable gardening. We will think, smells from herbs, colors from flowers and hopefully create a 500 square meter area, where it is nice to be, and where tou can sustain yourselves as a person. Our garden is consisting of some very spectacular old trees and together with the imposing structure of the straw bale house and the music house, the Lotus House and the Tree House, we would like to link the buildings together and to other parts of the garden and build pass ways between them. During camp we will take time to debate sustainability - not only as an environmental issue but on all levels - including sustainability among people and cultures.
Accomodation & food:
You should expect to stay in a tented camp in the middle of four garden. There is also a chance of sleeping in dorms or rooms when available. In all three weeks access to showers and toilets in the school building are available. Food is made by our kitchen staff and served three times a day. However you should expect to assist after all meals doing dishes. In the weekend you will assist in the making of the meals. You will have access to our different workshops during the camp, including recycling design, music, art and gym workshops. There is wireless internet at the school. Bicycles can be rented for the whole stay.
Location & leisure:
Brenderup is located on the island Funen (Fyn in Denmark. The village Brenderup (2000 inhabitants) is close to the beach, forests and idyllic countryside.
Requirements:
People who are used to work with their hands in combination with artistic skills will be preferred to this Work Camp. Since we call ourselves for the intercultural meeting point, we are expecting you to be ready to share your culture with us. You should prepare a short presentation with the theme How do youth in my culture think and what do they do towards securing a sustainable world
In the summer of 2013, ActionAid Denmark is converting an old grammar school in Noerrebro into Copenhagen s new powerhouse for international development and innovative learning i complete with a co-working space, educational facilities, dormitories, activist spaces and an edible garden. As a volunteer you will be given the chance to help co-create this exciting new space for activism and learning, and a unique opportunity to experience Copenhagen participating in the alternative sightseeing tours and events offered by the ActionAid volunteers. At this (e)co-build, we expect to paint, refurbish and decorate the new co-working space (including setting up an indoors greenhouse), plant our edible garden, assemble our Wiki-furniture, refurbish and decorate the dormitories.
Accomodation & food:
Our sleeping quarters are situated on the ground floor of Global Platform Denmark and consist of 3 dormitories with bunk beds. Each bed has a reading lamp as well as individual, lockable storage space. Linen will be provided. Adjacent shower and toilet facilities are available. Food is made by our kitchen staff and served 3 times per day during week days i vegetarian options available. During the weekends, volunteers will have to prepare their own food. Throughout the camp, the ActionAid Denmark team will organise a series of fun alternative sightseeing tours for all volunteers.
Location & leisure:
Global Platform Denmark is located next to the ActionAid Denmark Secretariat in inner city Copenhagen.The Work Camp will coincide with a series of cultural events in Copenhagen, including the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and volunteers will get ample opportunity to experience these events. In addition, the camp is only a 10 minutes Metro ride from the beach and a short walk from several parks, museums and historical sites.
Requirements:
English at a conversational level is required, as well as a can-do attitude and willingness to do physical work.Previous experience with design, making, building or construction work is highly desirable.
In the summer of 2013, ActionAid Denmark is converting an old grammar school in Nrrebro into Copenhagen s new powerhouse for international development and innovative learning i complete with a co-working space, educational facilities, dormitories, activist spaces and an edible garden. As a volunteer you will be given the chance to help co-create this exciting new space for activism and learning, and a unique opportunity to experience Copenhagen participating in the alternative sightseeing tours and events offered by the ActionAid volunteers. At this (e)co-build, we expect to, paint, refurbish and decorate the new learning spaces, create an activist room and project space, improve the yard and our edible garden, create informal hang-out spaces in the Hall and main staircase.
Accomodation & food:
Our sleeping quarters are situated on the ground floor of Global Platform Denmark and consist of 3 dormitories with bunk beds. Each bed has a reading lamp as well as individual, lockable storage space. Linen will be provided. Adjacent shower and toilet facilities are available. Food is made by our kitchen staff and served 3 times per day during week days i vegetarian options available. During the weekends, volunteers will have to prepare their own food. Throughout the camp, the ActionAid Denmark team will organise a series of fun alternative sightseeing tours for all volunteers.
Location & leisure:
Global Platform Denmark is located next to the ActionAid Denmark Secretariat in inner city Copenhagen.The Work Camp will coincide with a series of cultural events in Copenhagen, including the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and volunteers will get ample opportunity to experience these events. In addition, the camp is only a 10 minutes Metro ride from the beach and a short walk from several parks, museums and historical sites.
Requirements:
English at a conversational level is required, as well as a can-do attitude and willingness to do physical work.Previous experience with design, making, building or construction work is highly desirable.
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