Helping to the festival organisation committee to prepare and run the festival. To prepare and hang posters, to set up stands, stages and tables, create a drama and perform in public, distributing brochures, welcoming the visitors, etc.
Accomodation & food:
A: Under the supplied tents. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F: Will be served at the site-
Location & leisure:
Van is the far eastern city of Turkey by the Iranian border. Lake Van is the biggest lake of Turkey.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be able to ride a bike as the transport between the town center and the festival ground will be done by bikes only. The distance is 10 km. Bikes will be provided by the host.
While participating in art workshops and yoga sessions in this camp, you can also volunteer to organize some activities for the kids using the same center.
Accomodation & food:
A: In Afacan Youth House, in 2-3 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the youth house.
Location & leisure:
Yenisakran is in the West of Turkey by the Aegean Sea.
Requirements:
Extra Fee: 300 euro to cover the cost of full board 7 nights accommodation in double rooms with toilet and shower and materials as well as the instructions. The fund raised from the extra fees is used for supporting the disadvantaged children camps in Afacan Youth House.
Mardin Youth and Culture Association is going to organize a “Circus & Street Arts Festival” and they need volunteers to prepare, run and perform in it. The festival groups are going to visit near by towns and the refugee camps to meet children and youth living there. Anybody is welcome but people with skills on circus or street arts like juggling, clowning, stick walking, tightrope dancing-walking, fire blowing, capoeira , mime, graffiti, acrobacy, illusion, etc., are especially welcome.
Work:
Helping to the organisation commitee to prepare the festival, setting up stands, tents, hanging posters, inviting people by different activities. But if you have a talent as mentioned above you can perform and teach it to the locals.
Accommodation:
In a dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food will be supplied at the site.
Requirements:
A motivation letter should be sent with the application form.
Language:
English.
Location:
Mardin is a city in south-east of Turkey bordered to Syria but not affected from the events there. The host will meet all the volunteers in Mardin airport on the first day of the camp.
Work: Volunteers will take part in the organization and preparation of an area within the frame of 'Baris Festivali (Peace Festival)'. A park will be determined and arranged as 'Peace and Friendship Park' with the help of volunteers. Volunteers will also promote the festival and take part in the organization. Leisure time activities will be archeology trips and excursions to antique cities in the regions.
Accomodation & food:
Food and Accommodation: Cafeteria / Hostel
Location & leisure:
Location: Getting its name from the ancient temple of Apollon called "Didiymeion"; Didim is one of the ancient Greek cultural centers. With its 60 km coastal band, clear sea, a total of 13 km of beautiful beaches and ease of international transportation from Izmir, Didim is a popular touristic area, mostly inhabited by British citizens. It's one of the only two touristic towns of Aydin. This lovely Aegean village at the cost welcomes visitors with its history and beautiful beaches.
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