Clearing scrub and bushes on 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.
Accomodation & food:
A: Mostly wild camping (sometimes on beaches) in tents that will be supplied or sometimes a village house or pension. Sleeping-bag, and mat are necessary; you can bring your own tent if you like. F: Materials and food will be supplied by the organizers or local authorities. Volunteers will be responsible for preparing meals for the group by daily turns.
Location & leisure:
A great majority of the route follows the coastline passing through small villages near Marmaris, Datca, Akyaka and Bodrum. Check them on the map, you will admire. On your off days, you may be able to visit town centers, beaches or ruins.
Requirements:
This is a camp for nature lovers and people who likes to be in the nature. 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, gloves and good boots. Volunteers can join for 2 weeks or for 3 weeks.
Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center.
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 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. More info will be on the info sheet which will be sent to the placed volunteers.
Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center.
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 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.
Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center.
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 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.
During the camp we will be working for the renovation of public parks located in the different parts of the town. In addition to renovation we will do some practical environmental work in the parks.
Accomodation & food:
Student Dormitory (Separate dorms for boys and girls) / Cafeteria
Location & leisure:
The city of Afyonkarahisar is located as a gateway between the see and the inner regions of Anatolia. The history of the city goes back to 4000BC. The top of the rock in Afyon has been fortified for a long, long time. It was known to the Hittites as Hapanuwa and was later occupied but Phrygians, Lydian, and Persians until it was conquered by Alexander the Great. It is a spa-center with thermal baths and it is famous for specific 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. The municipality will give you the chance to explore some of these ancient places. The Frig Valley is only an example for you. It will be the exact volunteering project for which you will remember always.
Age:
18-30
Location:
Ihsaniye
Language(s):
English
Airport:
AFY: Afyon (Afyon, Turkey)Vegetarian food will be available
Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center.
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 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.
We will do some environmental and renovation work; such as cleaning, painting, repairing and sustaining of public areas.
Accomodation & food:
We will stay in a dormitory and the food will be provided in a cafeteria
Location & leisure:
Bursa is a large city in Turkey, located in northwestern Anatolia, within the Marmara Region. It is the fourth most populous city in Turkey and one of the most industrialized metropolitan centres in the country. The city is also the administrative centre of Bursa Province. Bursa was the first major and second overall capital of the Ottoman State, during the Ottoman period, while a more recent nickname is Yeşil Bursa 'Green Bursa' in reference to the parks and gardens located across its urban fabric, as well as to the vast and richly varied forests of the surrounding region. Mount Uludag, the ancient Mysian Olympus, towers over it, and has a well-known ski resort. Bursa has rather orderly urban growth and borders a fertile plain.
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