Description: Wake Up the Earth is our biggest festival which takes place on the first Saturday of May every year. This year will be the 40th festival. The original festival was to celebrate the stopping of a highway being built through our section of Boston. Since then, the festival has raised awareness about the environment, labor issues and other political issues. The volunteers will join the festival committee to organize, publicize and engage the community in the event. They will help prepare signs, banners, costumes, decorations, kids' activities, etc. Volunteers will help during the event with logistics, set-up, and general support. After the event, the volunteers will be involved with breakdown, clean up and final analysis of the event.
Study Themes:
Activism and Community Organizing
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers live in pairs or threes with a local family close to Spontaneous Celebrations, Accommodations will be communal and space will be shared. Breakfast will be eaten at the host families' homes or at Spontaneous Celebrations. Volunteers will take turns cooking for the group at Spontaneous Celebrations and some meals will be provided from community members or restaurants. There is access to laundry nearby or in the homes. Be sure to tell the other volunteers and the co-leader if you have any special diet needs. Vegetarian options available.
Location & leisure:
Location: Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. Jamaica Plain, or "JP" as the locals call it, is a classic "streetcar suburb" that has evolved into one of Boston's most diverse and dynamic neighborhoods. The ethnically diverse area is home to many Latinos, young families, artists, activists and a growing gay and lesbian community. Boston is a popular city in the northeast known for its history, universities, sports teams, and easy access to New York City.
Km from New York City:
306 km
Km from San Francisco:
4339 kmThere will be opportunities to explore the city during free time and engage with the community. Leisure activities will be based on volunteer interest. The houses and Spontaneous Celebrations are close to the subway to go downtown. Many community members will be involved in this event and will be helping before and after the event. *****Bring music, games, recipes or other activities to share.******
Age:
21-99
Location:
Boston
Language(s):
English
Airport:
BOS: General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl (Boston, United States)This project is suitable for disabled volunteersVegetarian food will be available
You will live in a beautiful rural area of woods and lakes. Work will consist of rotating through camps with children and several non-profit organizations where you will be helping with facility maintenance, like painting a studio for the local Arts Center, plus meeting with community organizations like Rotary International (bring a flag to swap if you know a Rotarian in your country). Your flexibility will be much appreciated and you will meet many different elements of our community. Volunteers must speak English. Must enjoy working with children and youth and be able to maintain appropriate adult-student boundaries.
Accomodation & food:
Volunteers will stay in the local high school. Beds and linens provided. Because the accommodations are at a school there can be no tobacco or alcohol on site, even if you are of legal age
Location & leisure:
Address: PO Box 351 20 Main St Newport, NH 03733
Location:
The organizers are experienced workcamp hosts in rural western New Hampshire, town population 6000.
Leisure:
There will be several opportunities to experience the beauty of New Hampshire's lakes and mountains plus one all-day field trip with the students. In addition Volunteers will meet with the local, Rotary Club and other elements of the Newport community.Newport is a small community without clubs or a nightlife so plan to spend evenings with your international group and various community hosts.
Age:
18-99
Location:
Newport nh
Language(s):
English
Airport:
BOS: General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl (Boston, United States)Vegetarian food will be available
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