If we get final approval, we hope to build a new trail connecting the center of the community to the city s largest office buildings which reside near the top of a hill, creating a trail through a hillside forest,. The project will involve the construction of stone steps up a steep hillside. We may also rebuild the wood portion of a bridge that crosses a river. Both these projects require state permits, we may or may not be able to obtain so the group may end up working on other projects. Other major project could include trail restoration work in remote sections of the parks. There may be some opportunity to do some general park maintenance such as mowing lawns and restoring drainage ditches.
Accomodation & food:
In the Christ Church with shared cooking duties. Smoking and alcohol are not allowed in the Church.
Location & leisure:
Montpelier is the capitol of Vermont with a population of 8500, making it the smallest capitol in the U.S. During free time volunteers will have access to local parks and recreation areas. The summer weather is usually good for visiting some wild and beautiful swimming areas. There will be time for interaction with the local community so please bring information about your country, hobbies, and life to share.
Requirements:
Be ready for hard, physical work. Bring proper clothing and footwear.
Vols will work on renovation of the CEDC building that houses the local and international volunteers. Also, vols contribute to local manual, landscaping and renovation projects as well as a possible church renovation project.STUDY THEME: MULTICULTURALISM
Accomodation & food:
Bed, showers and a kitchen are provided.
Location & leisure:
Philadelphia is the birthplace of the USA, and has more than 100 nationalities living here peacefully and productively. The city has the largest inland port and the largest urban park in the world
Requirements:
We welcome people from all walks of life, with any variety of interests and background. However, individuals with alcohol or drug addiction problems are not welcome. Painting, carpentry and roofing skills would be of great help, but are not required.
Age:
18-99
Region:
Pennsylvania
Location:
Philadelphia
Language(s):
English
Airport:
PHL: Philadelphia Intl (Philadelphia, United States)
Work will include pasture clean up, removing fencing, grading roadways, clearing brush, setting up and beautifying the site, and clean up for two days after the festival. Some of the work may be strenuous, but great care will be taken to make it fun. VFP vols should count on simply enjoying the actual festival weekend. Study and recreation opportunities with the greater SolarFest community. Vols will make many new friends and have ample opportunity to interact while working for a common, fun, worthwhile endeavor. STUDY THEME: SUSTAINABILITY
Accomodation & food:
A rustic house and cabin with pond and amenities 1 1/2miles away. Dogs and cats live at both houses. Great food is prepared with rotating vol help; no curfew but we work farm hours.
Location & leisure:
Tinmouth, Vermont is a very small, rural town. It is beautiful but remote. Gorgeous hikes, canoeing, swimming, horseback and bicycle riding.
Requirements:
Knowledge of horses, gardening, construction useful. Smoking only allowed in one area.
Development of land into farm use, and construction on farm buildings.Work; Agricultural; turning soil, weeding, gathering, and hauling, fellingtrees, composting, cutting firewood, using trees saws, shovels, axes,and other garden tools. Construction; building a large deck, gazebo, andouthouse. Volunteers will be nailing, moving materials, digging foundations,making beams and posts, using hand and power tools. We will gladly teachanyone basic construction skills. The work we do is varied. Each can find the type and level of work that is good for their own ability.STUDY THEME; To expose people to new ideas and new experiences to better understand themselves and the world they live in. How can Oscarsfarm as a sustainable farm community help foster ideas, and solutions to some of todays problems, and shift the world closer to peace? Bring your ideas and thoughts.
Accomodation & food:
Indoors kitchen and sleeping areas, mattresses, extra blankets, pillows provided. Rustic cabin/bunkhouse in the woods. Outdoor camping is an option. Separate male/female areas provided.
Location & leisure:
Oscarsfarm is located in the rural unpopulated region of Vermont known as The Northeast Kingdom. The closest town is West Burke, population 300. The geography is mountains, and rolling hills, valleys and farms. Very green and lush, dotted with streams, and lakes. Hiking, fishing, swimming, painting, drumming, berry picking, ceramics,candlemaking. Also we will have field trips to Montpelier, and Burlington, Vermont, and Boston Ma. We also have professional artists, and musicians coming to do workshops.
Requirements:
Sheets, or bedroll, or sleeping bag. Boots, raingear, towel, warm clothes. Musical instruments, art projects, songs, cultural activities, etc.
Volunteers will be involved in construction projects and site maintenance at our 700 acre facility. There will also be other, small carpentry projects including porch chairs, tables and grounds work. Volunteers will be included in camp activities such as the arts, music, swimming and hiking, and they will be asked to do a short presentation on an aspect of their culture.
Accomodation & food:
In tents, food is vegetarian.
Location & leisure:
This is a beautiful, rural location on 700 acres of mountains, woodlands, wetlands and farmlands 1/2 hour from Burlington, VT and Lake Champlain. Leisure activities include visits to County Fair, Church Street, Burlington, and Lake Champlain.
Requirements:
Closed toe shoes, sleeping bag and an optional air mattress. No alchohol aloud on site.
The first work week will offer a unique backcountry tent camping experience to build a new trail in a remote region of the park. The second work week will include campground maintenance projects based out of a roadside cabin facility. STUDY THEME: Environmental i Wilderness / Park Management
Accomodation & food:
Tent camping for four nights during the first work week. In dormitory style cabin with no electricity, including running water for hot showers during campground projects of second week. You ll live near the foot of beautiful Mt. Katahdin .
Location & leisure:
Baxter Park is a unique and beautiful 209,501acre wilderness preserve not far from the rugged and famous rocky coast of Maine, 2 hours north of Bangor. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, optional guided whitewater raft trip (US dollar55 separate fee), see moose, bear, loons, and other wildlife. Meet and share memorable experiences with other people. Discussions will focus on wilderness with park staff and knowledgeable guests.
Requirements:
Must bring a backpack, sturdy hiking boots, work gloves and rain gear. Willingness to work hard, Ability to hike up 8 miles/6 kilometers. No smoking in Park facilities. A complete gear list will be sent with the information sheet.
Volunteers will assist in creating and preparing the land for walking paths, gardens, play apparatus, fields for various sports, ice rink, physical training field, corrals and pens for livestock. The work is expected to be for only the vigorous.
Accomodation & food:
The facilities at the School will be utilized to house the camp.
Location & leisure:
Riding Horse Back, Camping in the Black Hills, Pow Wow s, Traditional Ceremonies, and Indian Leg Wrestling.
Requirements:
Bring work clothes and footwear, also sleeping gear. No drugs or alcohol.
Age:
18-28
Region:
South dakota
Location:
Little eagle
Language(s):
English
Airport:
BIS: Bismarck Municipal Airport (Bismarck, United States)
Vols will work on renovation of the CEDC building that houses the local and international volunteers. Also, vols contribute to local manual, landscaping and renovation projects as well as a possible church renovation project.STUDY THEME: MULTICULTURALISM
Accomodation & food:
Bed, showers and a kitchen are provided.
Location & leisure:
Philadelphia is the birthplace of the USA, and has more than 100 nationalities living here peacefully and productively. The city has the largest inland port and the largest urban park in the world
Requirements:
We welcome people from all walks of life, with any variety of interests and background. However, individuals with alcohol or drug addiction problems are not welcome. Painting, carpentry and roofing skills would be of great help, but are not required.
Age:
18-99
Region:
Pennsylvania
Location:
Philadelphia
Language(s):
English
Airport:
PHL: Philadelphia Intl (Philadelphia, United States)
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