Work: Volunteers will be given some environmental and renovation work. Landscaping, gardening and mounting park benches will be some of the working areas. There will be excursions for touristic and natural sites in the region.
Accomodation & food:
Food and Accommodation: Cafeteria / Student Dormitory
Location & leisure:
Location: Afyonkarahisar is located at the intersection of three regions: Aegean, Mediterranean and Central Anatolian Regions. The history of the city goes back to 4000 BC. The city is most known for the Phyrgian Valley, spa facilities and Turkish delight. There are also some fairy chimneys and thermal foundations which attract many tourists every year as well as the Mevlevihane (a lodge by Mevlevi dervishes) which became a museum recently. The city is also a member of "Association of Historic Towns in Turkey".
A: In a guest house, in 3-4 bedded rooms. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Toilets and showers are shared. F: Will be supplied at the venue.
Location & leisure:
Hozat is a small town in the east of Turkey. Nearest city is Tunceli
Allthough we do not request a nonstop working effort, volunteers are supposed to dedicate their time end energy when needed. Your help is requested all day long, of course with breaks.You can help us for the over all running of the site in different field works. Volunteers who can undertake more than just one task will be preferred. The work fields are as follows. 1) Kitchen : Food preperation / cooking / table setting / food serving / dish washing.2) Field: General cleaning of all units / fixing buildings, boats, bikes, instruments / gardening both in main facility and in eco farm / animal care ( mainly horses), farming, harvesting, landscaping.3) Training as artist or assistant or just helper : Art workshops (painting, dance, rhythm, instrument, dj, drama, photography, sculpture, ceramic, hangicraft) / courses ( PC, foreign languages, personal development, sign language) / reading and library management / sport ( swimming, scuba diving, sailing, rowing, canoeing, trekking, outdoor sports, volleyball, badminton, biking, bocce , climbing, archery) / boat skipping / various outdoor trainings / yoga and pilates.4) Organization : Entertainment and event organizations / indoor i outdoor games, driving and transportation / short trips guiding / health care and first aid / free time activities;5) Administration : Office works (web and social media support / designs, graphic designs / administrative assistance / leading volunteers.
Accomodation & food:
A: Under tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. If you prefer privacy you can also bring your own tent. F: Breakfast, dinner and lunch will be prepared and served at the facility. Volunteers may be requested to help in turns for the kitchen works as preparing the food, cooking, setting up tables, washing the dishes, etc
Location & leisure:
Kas is one of the most popular coasts in southern Turkey and our facility is 11 km away from the Kas town Center. Please be aware that the facility is a bit isolated and there is no night life.
Requirements:
A short motivation letter (if possible in English at least to say in which field you can volunteer) should be sent with the application form.
During this year's camp, the volunteers will take part in the renovation of public parks and in addition to that some practical environmental work like gardening and landscaping will be done.
Accomodation & food:
Cafeteria / Guesthouse
Location & leisure:
Mersin is a major city with Turkey's tallest skyscraper (excluding those in Istanbul - the 52 story Mertim Tower) and a busy port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. About 108 km of Mersin's coastal band is beaches. It is also the largest port of Turkish Mediterranean. Mersin is one of the cities that offer nature, history and delicious cuisine at the same time. The city is famous for its sandwich with grilled meat wrapped in flat bread named "Tantuni". In addition to that volunteers will visit several ancient city ruins, towers and pits during the camp. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteristics of a Mediterranean city.
Work: Volunteers will be given some environmental and renovation work. Landscaping, gardening, mounting park benches will be some of the working areas. There will be excursions for touristic and natural sites in the region.
Accomodation & food:
Food and Accommodation: Cafeteria / Student Dormitory
Location & leisure:
Location: Afyonkarahisar is located at the intersection of three regions: Aegean, Mediterranean and Central Anatolian Regions. The city is mostly known for the Phyrgian Valley, marbles, SPA facilities and Turkish delight. There are also some fairy chimneys and thermal foundations which attract many tourists every year as well as the Mevlevihane (a lodge by Mevlevi dervishes) became a museum recently. The city is a member of "Association of Historic Towns in Turkey".
Work: During the camp, the volunteers will take part in the planting trees, flowering and gardening in the public parks.
Accomodation & food:
Food and Accommodation: Food will be provided as a daily fix menu in the facility where volunteers will be accommodated. /Guest house.
Location & leisure:
Location: Yenisehir is a resident friendly district that lies along the coastline of Mersin, in the Mediterranean part of Turkey. On the east line of Yenisehir there is Efrenk River, which is a small one, but is still very attractive for jogging and trekking lovers. Yenisehir is twinning towns with Neustad an der Weinstrasse in Germany. The district has 8 different villages and people may find attractive local bazaars which present organic foods pertain to the area. It has also nationally famous traditional agriculture fairs; such as carrot and apricot fairs, to taste the most delicious kinds. A very popular dessert 'cezerye' and a source to the fame of the region made by carrot better are tasted.
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