This is a unique work camp for nature-lovers and back-packers. Lycian Way is Turkey’s first long-distance walking route in southwest Turkey.-http://cultureroutesinturkey.com/the-lycian-way/ Demre is the Lycian town of Myra located on the Lycian Way. This spring, a group of international volunteers will be cleaning a historic Lycian site called Hoyran and paths around it for 2 weeks and clearing, waymarking and making paths, and making steps on part of the Lycian Way for 2 more weeks. Volunteers need to be prepared to walk several kilometres during the work each day and to work with sharp tools. You should bring old clothes and good boots. There will be a GENCTUR leader and a local leader who speaks Turkish-English. There may be other local helpers as well on some days.
Work:
Clearing scrub and bushes on an historic site. Cleaning and making steps and paths. Waymarking, route-clearing, garbage-collection along the walking route. We would also like someone to photograph or film activities on the route and make a blog or short film.
Accommodation:
For the first two weeks: At Hoyran village's old school; sleeping-bag and mat are necessary. For the second two weeks volunteers will stay at Kapaklı village, in supplied tents. Bring your own tent if you wish. The two camps are only 2-3km apart.
Food:
Materials and food will be supplied by the local municipality and the Cultural Routes Society. Volunteers will be responsible for preparing meals for the group by daily turns.
Location:
Demre is the nearest town to the project site (8km), which is in the south-west of Turkey. On our off days, we can visit Myra historic site, Lycian Civilisations museum, swimming and boating.
Arrivals and Meeting Place :
Volunteers should fly to Antalya Airport on 10th April and take a bus to the site on morning of 11th April. All volunteers will at the offices of the Cultural Routes Society where is 1 hour from Antalya Airport. Directions will be given on the info sheet. Camp will end on 9th May with transport back to Antalya. Volunteers can stay in the Culture Routes Society office until their flight home. Volunteers can join for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. Work camp site is safe and secure.
Mostly manual work like construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at.
Accomodation & food:
A: In student dormitories. Sleeping bag is necessary. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals, setting up the tables and serving the food to the students during the courses.
Location & leisure:
Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is free internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUqg1yBFTo . The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. Work camp site is safe and secure.
Requirements:
Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 50 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials.
Mostly manual work like construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at.
Accomodation & food:
A: In student dormitories. Sleeping bag is necessary. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals, setting up the tables and serving the food to the students during the courses.
Location & leisure:
Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is free internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUqg1yBFTo . The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. Work camp site is safe and secure.
Requirements:
Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 50 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials.
Mostly manual work like construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at.
Accomodation & food:
A: In student dormitories. Sleeping bag is necessary. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals, setting up the tables and serving the food to the students during the courses.
Location & leisure:
Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is free internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUqg1yBFTo . The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach.
Requirements:
Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 50 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials.
Mostly manual work like construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at.
Accomodation & food:
A: Under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals, setting up the tables and serving the food to the students during the courses and washing the dishes.
Location & leisure:
Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is free internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUqg1yBFTo . The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. Work camp site is safe and secure.
Requirements:
Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 50 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials.
Mostly manual work like construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at.
Accomodation & food:
A: Under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals, setting up the tables and serving the food to the students during the courses and washing the dishes.
Location & leisure:
Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is free internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUqg1yBFTo . The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. Work camp site is safe and secure.
Requirements:
Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 50 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials.
Mostly manual work like construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at.
Accomodation & food:
A: Under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals, setting up the tables and serving the food to the students during the courses and washing the dishes.
Location & leisure:
Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is free internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUqg1yBFTo . The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach.
Requirements:
Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 50 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials.
Mostly manual work like construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at.
Accomodation & food:
A: Under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals, setting up the tables and serving the food to the students during the courses and washing the dishes.
Location & leisure:
Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is free internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUqg1yBFTo . The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach.
Requirements:
Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 50 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials.
« I can say that the best things about the workcamp and this whole experience were the chance of making a real difference to the lives of very needy children. This is an extremely valuable project where volunteers can have a massive impact. Also the possibility of learning a huge amount about a country so different from our own. I learnt ten times as much by carrying out a workcamp than I would ever do backpacking. »
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