The work will involve mainly carrying rocks and building ruined walls. Work is quite physical, mainly outdoors. Also there may be some hey making in the fields (for sheep of farm). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day and 5 days a week under the supervision of group leader. There will be also work specialists and technical help. In addition to work some workshops on renovation techniques will be offered.
Accomodation & food:
The Manor House complex is managed by a Finnish family with two children, so you will share accommodation with them. The volunteers will stay in the separate room of the manor house on beds. But please bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Bed lines are provided, volunteers are asked to bring their own towels. Toilet, hot water, shower is available. Volunteers have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals. Volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
Location & leisure:
Ervita is a small village (with around 260 inhabitants) located in Jarvamaa County, Koeru Parish in northern-central Estonia. The closest towns are Paide (35 km) and Rakvere (55 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature, and there is real countryside and forests with wildlife around. Leisure timeSunbathing and swimming, fishing, beach volley on near by lake Vainjarv (300m). Very good camp for nature lovers Endla Nature Reserve with the possibility of bird watching and hiking is around. (http://www.endlakaitseala.ee/?id=824)
Requirements:
As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers have to be in a good physical shape. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Volunteers have to bring sleeping bag and some work clothes.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Koeru
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
The work will include building a hiking trail, cleaning manor park. Renovation of rooms in the manor with natural materials and paints will also be part of the work as well. Also work in Sanna organic garden - watering, weeding, planting i is planned. The working day is 6 -7 hours, mainly outdoors.
Accomodation & food:
In the manor house, bunk-bed room for volunteers. Bed linens are provided, toilet and shower available. All meals will be prepared by host organisation members and volunteers together.
Location & leisure:
Sanna is a small village (with around 80 inhabitants) located in Voru county in southern part of Estonia. The closest town is Voru (20 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature and many heritage sites. This region is known for its bumpy hills and thick primeval forests with wild nature. Houses are located far away from each other so that they are not visible to each other as Estonians have always loved peace and privacy. Activities and surrounding area in pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/Hendriknoor Culture Manor website: www.kultuurimois.kultuuritehas.ee/kultuurimoiseng.html Leisure timeOn site volunteers can take part in the workshops and get acquainted with the work of artists. Camp is very suitable for nature lovers - there is beautiful nature which provides peace and harmony, Pearl River flowing through the village and several lakes are good refreshing place in summer. Traditional smoke sauna next to the river is available. Modern-traditional hot tub is situated next to the river giving beautiful view while enjoying hot and relaxing water in wooden tub. Sport activities - volleyball and crocket. Old bicycles which have been collected from local surroundings and renovated by local youth are available in Sanna bicycle workshop with the opportunity to try ride freak-bikes which have been made in Sanna by Latvian metal art designers. Bicycle trips will be organised.
Requirements:
The volunteers just have to be aware that the camp will take place in a very small village Please bring working clothes and gloves and proper shoes for working. Camp language is English.Participation feeDue to difficult economic situation this year and the lack of financial support for the project the participation fee of 40 Euro is requested from volunteers to cover the costs of board and leisure activities. It has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Rouge vald
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
The work will involve mainly carrying rocks and building ruined walls. Work is quite physical, mainly outdoors. Also there may be some hey making in the fields (for sheep of farm). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day and 5 days a week under the supervision of group leader. There will be also work specialists and technical help. In addition to work some workshops on renovation techniques will be offered.
Accomodation & food:
The Manor House complex is managed by a Finnish family with two children, so you will share accommodation with them. The volunteers will stay in the separate room of the manor house on beds. But please bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Bed lines are provided, volunteers are asked to bring their own towels. Toilet, hot water, shower is available. Volunteers have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals. Volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
Location & leisure:
Ervita is a small village (with around 260 inhabitants) located in Jarvamaa County, Koeru Parish in northern-central Estonia. The closest towns are Paide (35 km) and Rakvere (55 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature, and there is real countryside and forests with wildlife around. Leisure timeSunbathing and swimming, fishing, beach volley on near by lake Vainjarv (300m). Very good camp for nature lovers Endla Nature Reserve with the possibility of bird watching and hiking is around. (http://www.endlakaitseala.ee/?id=824)
Requirements:
As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers have to be in a good physical shape. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Volunteers have to bring sleeping bag and some work clothes.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Koeru
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
The work will involve mainly carrying rocks and building ruined walls. Work is quite physical, mainly outdoors. Also there may be some hey making in the fields (for sheep of farm). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day and 5 days a week under the supervision of group leader. There will be also work specialists and technical help. In addition to work some workshops on renovation techniques will be offered.
Accomodation & food:
The Manor House complex is managed by a Finnish family with two children, so you will share accommodation with them. The volunteers will stay in the separate room of the manor house on beds. But please bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Bed lines are provided, volunteers are asked to bring their own towels. Toilet, hot water, shower is available. Volunteers have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals. Volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
Location & leisure:
Ervita is a small village (with around 260 inhabitants) located in Jarvamaa County, Koeru Parish in northern-central Estonia. The closest towns are Paide (35 km) and Rakvere (55 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature, and there is real countryside and forests with wildlife around. Leisure timeSunbathing and swimming, fishing, beach volley on near by lake Vainjarv (300m). Very good camp for nature lovers Endla Nature Reserve with the possibility of bird watching and hiking is around. (http://www.endlakaitseala.ee/?id=824)
Requirements:
As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers have to be in a good physical shape. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Volunteers have to bring sleeping bag and some work clothes.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Koeru
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
Kopu School occupies old German manor house and it is surrounded by the large park. There will be various jobs in the school park and around the school building. The work is mainly clearing and tidying up of the park as well as other objects of local importance of the community. One of possible jobs is preparing woods for the school heating in winter period. Work will be mostly outdoors. Volunteers will be working along side with local youngsters of the national camp. The work will last only 4 hours a day from 9 to till lunch. After lunch there will be various activities together with local youngsters and free time for the group own activities. The main age of local young people is 13-18.
Accomodation & food:
In the Kopu school sport facilities. Vounteers will sleep on the mattresses. Mattresses are provided, but please bring your sleeping bags. Pillows, linnens, towels will be provided. Toilets and showers are available. Meals will be prepared by kitchen staff and served in the school cantine 3 times a day.
Location & leisure:
Kopu village lies about 20 km to the west from Viljandi, an administrative centre of the county with population of 22 000 people. Distance from Tallinn is 180 km. The area is very beautiful - hilly with many small lakes and rivers and a lot of forest with wild nature. Here begins Soomaa National Park i a very popular place for hikes and canoe trips. More information on www.visitestonia.com, www.viljandi.ee, www.soomaa.ee .Leisure timeSport activities at accommodation site, competitions, swimming, barbeque, hiking and canoeing in Soomaa National Park, biking in the area, visits to the places of interest in the area. In addition to the official programme, trip to Viljandi, the capital of County, visit to Tartu - second largest city in Estonia and the University centre, or to Parnu, lively spa town on the sea side can be done by volunteers in their free time.
Requirements:
No special skills are needed. Tools for the work will be provided. Please bring sleeping bag, working clothes and gloves. English and Estonian are the camp languages. It is important that the volunteers follow the rules and schedules of the national camp (e.g. they have to be back at accommodation by 21:00, from 23:00 is a repose, etc). The age of participants is 15-17.Participation feeDue to difficult economic situation this year and the lack of financial support for the project from local community the participation fee of 120 Euro is requested from volunteers to cover the costs of board, leisure time activities as well as administrative and pedagogical costs. This fee is different from sending organisation fee paid at home, and it has to be paid by volunteers on arrival to the camp.
Age:
15-17
Location:
Kopu
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
The work will involve mainly carrying rocks and building ruined walls. Work is quite physical, mainly outdoors. Also there may be some hey making in the fields (for sheep of farm). Volunteers will be working 7-8 hours per day and 5 days a week under the supervision of group leader. There will be also work specialists and technical help. In addition to work some workshops on renovation techniques will be offered.
Accomodation & food:
The Manor House complex is managed by a Finnish family with two children, so you will share accommodation with them. The volunteers will stay in the separate room of the manor house on beds. But please bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Bed lines are provided, volunteers are asked to bring their own towels. Toilet, hot water, shower is available. Volunteers have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals. Volunteers will be asked to help cleaning and washing up. Possibility of making own food is limited.
Location & leisure:
Ervita is a small village (with around 260 inhabitants) located in Jarvamaa County, Koeru Parish in northern-central Estonia. The closest towns are Paide (35 km) and Rakvere (55 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature, and there is real countryside and forests with wildlife around. Leisure timeSunbathing and swimming, fishing, beach volley on near by lake Vainjarv (300m). Very good camp for nature lovers Endla Nature Reserve with the possibility of bird watching and hiking is around. (http://www.endlakaitseala.ee/?id=824)
Requirements:
As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers have to be in a good physical shape. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to different plants or hay. Volunteers have to bring sleeping bag and some work clothes.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Koeru
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
The work will include landscaping, clearing and tidying up green areas and objects of local importance in villages and towns of Jarvamaa County. The first week of the camp will take place in the village of Imavere, where volunteers will be taking care of old historical cemetery. The second week will take place in the village of Tueri, where volunteers will work in and around local school and some objects of cultural heritage. The working day will be 5 -7 hours, 5 days a week. Work will be done under supervision of local technical leaders. Work is mainly physical and outdoors. Local young people will be joining international volunteers for work and leisure.
Accomodation & food:
The accommodation will be changing since the work will be done in different places. In Imavere volunteers will stay in the community house building and in Tueri in the local school, sleeping on the mattresses. Please bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Toilets and showers are available, as well as kitchen with necessary equipment for cooking. Volunteers will have to make breakfasts on their own while the rest of the meals will be cooked and served by the locals.
Location & leisure:
Paide, the capital of Jarva County, lies in central-Estonia, half way from Tallinn to Tartu, where the main road turns to Viljandi. Distance from Tallinn is 120 km, from Tartu -100 km, from Viljandi - 70 km. More information on www.jarva.ee , www.visitestonia.com Leisure timeSwimming in lakes and rivers, hiking to marshes, playing ball games with local youth, partying, joining local festivities. It is planned to visit Estonian Diary Museum and sawmill in Imavere, also towns of Paide, Tueri and many others of Jarvamaa County. This camp is absolutely suitable for people who can enjoy the rural life and want to learn more about history and culture of Estonia staying in the heart of it
Requirements:
Volunteers should be interested in rural life, be ready to participate in the discussions about rural development with the local young people. It will be appreciated if the volunteers can tell about national voluntary schemes and youth work for the benefit of the local development in their own countries. As the work can be quite physical sometimes, the volunteers have to be in a good physical shape.
Age:
18-35
Location:
Paide
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
The work will include building a hiking trail, cleaning manor park. Renovation of rooms in the manor with natural materials and paints will also be part of the work as well. Also work in Sanna organic garden - watering, weeding, planting i is planned. The working day is 6 -7 hours, mainly outdoors.
Accomodation & food:
In the manor house, bunk-bed room for volunteers. Bed linens are provided, toilet and shower available. All meals will be prepared by host organisation members and volunteers together.
Location & leisure:
Sanna is a small village (with around 80 inhabitants) located in Voru county in southern part of Estonia. The closest town is Voru (20 km). The whole area has a beautiful nature and many heritage sites. This region is known for its bumpy hills and thick primeval forests with wild nature. Houses are located far away from each other so that they are not visible to each other as Estonians have always loved peace and privacy. Activities and surrounding area in pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/Hendriknoor Culture Manor website: www.kultuurimois.kultuuritehas.ee/kultuurimoiseng.html Leisure timeOn site volunteers can take part in the workshops and get acquainted with the work of artists. Camp is very suitable for nature lovers - there is beautiful nature which provides peace and harmony, Pearl River flowing through the village and several lakes are good refreshing place in summer. Traditional smoke sauna next to the river is available. Modern-traditional hot tub is situated next to the river giving beautiful view while enjoying hot and relaxing water in wooden tub. Sport activities - volleyball and crocket. Old bicycles which have been collected from local surroundings and renovated by local youth are available in Sanna bicycle workshop with the opportunity to try ride freak-bikes which have been made in Sanna by Latvian metal art designers. Bicycle trips will be organised.
Requirements:
The volunteers just have to be aware that the camp will take place in a very small village Please bring working clothes and gloves and proper shoes for working. Camp language is English.Participation feeDue to difficult economic situation this year and the lack of financial support for the project the participation fee of 40 Euro is requested from volunteers to cover the costs of board and leisure activities. It has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Rouge vald
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
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