The local host is a German non-profit association called DJO (Deutsche Jugend in Europa - German Youth in Europe). In Ehningen they provide a self-catering educational centre for school classes, youth groups, musical or churchly associations as well as other NGOs who would like to use the rooms for meetings, festivals or camps of any kind. This house is also one of the favourite places for IBG to run its trainings for future campleaders. Two years ago the host was able to enlarge the surrounding garden and to start some maintenance work with the help of international workcamp. This year they are looking forward to welcoming you again!
WORK:
Mainly, participants will continue restoring and arranging the outside area of the local host organisation. Some concrete tasks will be planting the hedge and setting up the beach volleyball field. This green space will be offered to the groups for the educational work and for leisure activities. If needed, various gardening and reconstruction jobs around the house and small repairs within the building are needed to realise this.
ACCOMMODATION:
Participants will live directly at the project site. The accommodation includes shared rooms with beds (sleeping bags needed), bathrooms as well as a kitchen, in which the participants can cook on their own. There's the possibility to play board games, table tennis or badminton and you may also use the fireplace close-by.
LOCATION:
Ehningen itself is small town with approx. 8.000 inhabitants, very close to Böblingen (6 km) and only 20 km south of Stuttgart. There are lots of things to do close-by, e.g. swimming at the large water park or visiting one of the well worth seeing towns in this area: for instance Böblingen, Ludwigsburg or Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Wurttemberg.
In the two workcamps there are lots of things to do for you. In Heidenheim one of your tasks will be to prepare the stage: to create the scenery, there is woodwork to do, like sawing, drilling, screwing and painting. Another task will be to improve the whole area for the oncoming season, which is mainly gardening work. Be prepared to work outside, so the ground might be muddy after rain. Take good, waterproofed shoes and rainwear with youWaldsassen, the second camp, needs your help to prepare the garden for the season 2015, starting on 1st of May. This includes planting herbs, cutting, weeding and so on, but you will also do repair or reconstruction work, e.g. building a house for rabbits and/or chicken. Also, you will help to set up a small tree nursery with old cultivars. Some workshops for visitors will already start in April, so you will help to prepare them, too.
Accomodation & food:
In Heidenheim you will be accommodated directly on the project side: Next to the stage, there is huge building for administration, a storage, a workshop, a cafe - here you will have two rooms for yourselves, showers, a kitchen and a common room. During your second camp in Waldsassen you will stay in a small flat, where you will have a shower and a kitchenette. The environmental garden will also offer you the possibility to cook, so don t worry that there won t be enough space Please don t forget to bring a sleeping bag anyway
Location & leisure:
You will stay in Heidenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg at first and in Waldsassen, Bavaria afterwards. Both places are in the South of Germany and situated in a quite rural area which offers the possibility to go hiking and enjoy the landscape. In Heidenheim there is a castle and a wildlife park very close to your project. If you would like to visit a larger town, you may go to Ulm which is only 30km away. But also Stuttgart and Munich are just about 2 hours by train Waldsassen is very close to the Czech Republic and your neighbour, a very friendly lady, would like to accompany you for a trip there. Other near-by cities to visit are Nuremberg or Hof.
Requirements:
1) Experience as campleader, recommendation letter by sending organization, English and German language skills.2) You will get free food and accommodation during the camps. Maximum 150,-euro of your international travel costs and national travel costs directly to the workcamp and back will be paid by IBG. Furthermore you will receive pocket money 60euro a week. During the camps you will be insured, in the days off, we will only provide medical insurance and only if you are not from an EU-country.
Your host is the Open-Air Theatre Heidenheim, the 2nd largest one of its kind in Southern Germany. It is situated on the “castle hill” of the town, surrounded by forests, and can accommodate 1100 spectators. The Open-Air Theatre is run by an association. And of course, there is a lot of work to do before the season starts in the beginning of June, so they are really looking forward to your help!
WORK:
There are lots of things to do: first, the stage needs to be prepared: to create the scenery, there is woodwork to do, like sawing, drilling, screwing and painting. Second, the whole area needs to be improved for the oncoming season, which is mainly gardening work: cutting and plant bushes, painting a fence, and so on. Be prepared to work outside, so the ground might be muddy after rain. Take good, waterproofed shoes and rainwear with you!
ACCOMMODATION:
You will be accommodated directly on the project side: Next to the stage, there is huge building for administration, a storage, a workshop, a café … here you will have two rooms for yourselves, showers, a kitchen and a common room. Please don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag anyway!
LOCATION:
Heidenheim an der Brenz is a town with about 46.000 inhabitants. The area is rather rural with a beautiful countryside: since it is at the end of the Swabian Albs, there are many hills and forests. There is a castle and a wildlife park in Heidenheim, and very close to your project, too. If you would like to visit a larger town, you may go to Ulm which is only 30km away. But also Stuttgart and Munich are just about 2 hours by train!
In the two workcamps there are lots of things to do for you. In Heidenheim one of your tasks will be to prepare the stage: to create the scenery, there is woodwork to do, like sawing, drilling, screwing and painting. Another task will be to improve the whole area for the oncoming season, which is mainly gardening work. Be prepared to work outside, so the ground might be muddy after rain. Take good, waterproofed shoes and rainwear with youWaldsassen, the second camp, needs your help to prepare the garden for the season 2015, starting on 1st of May. This includes planting herbs, cutting, weeding and so on, but you will also do repair or reconstruction work, e.g. building a house for rabbits and/or chicken. Also, you will help to set up a small tree nursery with old cultivars. Some workshops for visitors will already start in April, so you will help to prepare them, too.
Accomodation & food:
In Heidenheim you will be accommodated directly on the project side: Next to the stage, there is huge building for administration, a storage, a workshop, a cafe - here you will have two rooms for yourselves, showers, a kitchen and a common room. During your second camp in Waldsassen you will stay in a small flat, where you will have a shower and a kitchenette. The environmental garden will also offer you the possibility to cook, so don t worry that there won t be enough space Please don t forget to bring a sleeping bag anyway
Location & leisure:
You will stay in Heidenheim, Baden-Wurttemberg at first and in Waldsassen, Bavaria afterwards. Both places are in the South of Germany and situated in a quite rural area which offers the possibility to go hiking and enjoy the landscape. In Heidenheim there is a castle and a wildlife park very close to your project. If you would like to visit a larger town, you may go to Ulm which is only 30km away. But also Stuttgart and Munich are just about 2 hours by train Waldsassen is very close to the Czech Repuplic and your neighbour, a very friendly lady, would like to accompany you for a trip there. Other near-by cities to visit are Nuremberg or Hof.
Requirements:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Please note that this MTV only provides food and accommodation during the workcamps The travel costs to get from the first workcamp to the second one can be reimbursed if you take a cheap connection and use only local trains.
Your host is the Umweltstation (”environmental station”) of Waldsassen, a town near the border of the Czech Republic. This institution aims to educate people of all ages, in a non-formal way, about environmental issues. The garden is divided into various areas to creatively teach about topics such as water, herbs, forest and nature protection. It also offers guided tours, seminars and workshops. The “Umweltstation” is going to host its second workcamp now and very much looking forward to continuing the great experiences from last year.
WORK:
Your task will be to prepare the garden for the season 2015, starting on 1st of May. This includes planting herbs, cutting, weeding and so on, but you will also do repair or reconstruction work, e.g. building a house for rabbits and/or chicken. Last year, a “Bee Adventure Trail” was installed (with an Insect Hotel, a life-size bear statue, and much more) that needs to be prepared again. Also, you will help to set up a small tree nursery with old cultivars. Some workshops for visitors will already start in April, so you will help to prepare them, too. In total, there is plenty of interesting work to do!
ACCOMMODATION:
You will be accommodated in a small flat, where you will have a shower and a kitchenette. The environmental garden will also offer you the possibility to cook, so don’t worry that there won’t be enough space! Your neighbour is a very friendly lady, who is already looking forward to your stay – she will be happy to help you, give you all advice which is needed and, if you like, even accompany you for a trip to the Czech Republic.
LOCATION:
Waldsassen is situated in the northeast of Bavaria; the border to the Czech Republic is close-by. About 7000 people live in this picturesque town, which is known for the beautiful old basilica and its convent. The area around Waldsassen is quite rural and offers the possibility to go hiking and enjoy the landscape. Near-by cities to visit are Nuremberg or Hof.
In Grimburg you will support the maintenance of the castle and do various works on the castles ground (cut bushes and grass, protect the masonry). Concrete tasks will be: to improve the steep path leading from one of the towers to the castle s green, to maintain the historic herb garden and to do some cleaning work in the castle s and witches museum. The work will depend on the weather conditions. Please be aware that the work can be challenging at times and that you will work outside even in bad weather conditions Diespeck s participants will help to remodel an already existing playground into a playground which is close to nature. An architect who is specialised on this kind of playgrounds will guide you during the whole project. Your tasks will be to set up the playground equipments, do some small digging and planting works and possibly also take over pavement works.
Accomodation & food:
During your first workcamp in Grimburg you will stay in one of the small towers of the castle. The conditions are very basic. There is electricity but no heating (but a campfire right in front of the tower). Toilets and a shower are within 100m. Of course, there is also no internet available. Please bring a sleeping bag, a mat and a flashlight. In Diespeck you will be accommodated in a building of the fire brigade with all necessary facilities provided.
Location & leisure:
You will stay in Grimburg, Rhineland-Palatinate at first and in Diespeck, Bavaria afterwards. You will have the chance to get to know two different regions in Germany. Grimburg castle which is quite isolated (the next village is in a 2km distance) and Diespeck, a rather small village with 3600 inhabitants, are both surrounded by beautiful nature with forests and hills. It is a perfect area for walks or hiking. During your camp at Grimburg castle you can take an excursion to Trier, the oldest German city that offers many historical sights and many clubs and events (as it is a university town). From Diespeck many Bavarian towns like Wuerzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber or Nuremberg are easily accessible by train.
Requirements:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Please note that this MTV only provides food and accommodation during the workcamps The travel costs to get from the first workcamp to the second one can be reimbursed if you take a cheap connection and use only local trains.
For the first time, Diespeck is looking for international volunteers who help to provide a special playground for the children of the village. An architect designed a draft of a nature playgoundand needs your helping hands to realise it. The project is financially supported by Rotary International. The residents and specially the children are very excited about this project. To celebrate with you, there will be an opening ceremony at the end of the camp.
WORK:
You will help to remodel an already exisiting playground into a playground which is close to nature. An architect who is specialised on this kind of playgrounds will guide you during the whole project. Aditionally the workers from the local building yard will support you. Your tasks will be to set up the playground equipments, do some small digging and planting works and possibly also take over pavement works.
ACCOMMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a building of the fire brigade.
LOCATION:
Diespeck is located in the Bavarian region called Franconia, between the cities Nuremberg and Würzurg. The village is situated in the valley of the river Aisch, surrounded by beautiful nature. Diespeck has only 3600 inhabitants, but the next town, Neustadt an der Aisch, is only 3km away. Wuerzburg, Nuremberg or Rothenburgob der Tauber with its medieval old town are easily accessible by train.
The town of Herrenberg, close to Stuttgart, is looking forward to hosting a workcamp for the first time in 2015! They want to set up a new playground in the city-centre that will include water games, a garden with edible fruits and wooden playground equipment. It will be located next to the old town wall in a small park and is going to be a place for all age groups.
WORK:
You will help setting up the playground which includes all kinds of work: Setting up the equipment, planting, painting, … You will be supported by professionals who already worked together with IBG workcamps and know how and what to do!
ACCOMMODATION:
[to be confirmed]
LOCATION:
Herrenberg is a town in the middle of Baden-Wurttemberg, about 30km south of Stuttgart. It is situated on the western edge of the Schoenbuch forest. The old historic town is known for the traditional church “Stiftskirche” with its “Glockenmuseum” (“bell museum”) and the historical ruins of the castle “Schlossberg”. There is a good public transportation system, which allows you to visit Stuttgart, Tübingen and other places in the region easily.
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