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 work with American vols from local schools, churches and organizations on numerous community projects over the course of the two weeks. These projects will include working side by side with counselors at the Audubon Society s Children s Summer Day Camp. Activities involve assisting with outdoor adventures, games, crafts, stories and environmental education in a beautiful forest setting. In addition, the International Volunteers will work with American volunteers conducting landscape and maintenance work at the South Congregational Church where the international volunteers will be housed.STUDY THEME: PEACE in the traditions of Martin Luther King and Gandhi with African djembe drumming,peace music and peace poetry evening workshops. American peace activists will make presentations all in the interest of opening dialogue around peace themes. Volunteers will demonstate peace by living, working and enjoying cultural and outdoor activities as one cohesive group.
Accomodation & food:
Simple but sufficient accommodation in an apartment owned by the South Congregational Church .
Location & leisure:
Concord, New Hampshire, the state capital with the feel of a small New England town. A full cultural itinerary includes hiking, swimming and a summer market festival as well as dinners and get togethers with local families.
Requirements:
VFP MOTIVATION FORM and CHILD PROTECTION FORM are required and supplied by VFP.
Age:
18-30
Region:
New hampshire
Location:
Concord
Language(s):
English
Airport:
BOS: General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl (Boston, United States)
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.
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)
Volunteers will help to organize and participate in the Peace Conference Monday i Thursday mornings. They will be expected to share their observations, experiences, and ideas. Afternoons and Fridays will be spent volunteering in the local community with immigrant groups and area non-profits. Building a freedom garden or walking path in Burlington will be an additional project.STUDY THEME: We will be looking at war, violence and oppression through the lens of freedom. Conference topics will include freedom movements, personal vs societal freedom, freedom of movement, freedom of information, the media, the Internet, freedom and political movements, freedom and religion and more The conference will be open to the public and will be an opportunity for exchange of ideas, collaboration, and planning for ongoing events and study.
Accomodation & food:
TBD but will be simple and communal. Volunteers will help with meal preparation and other daily tasks.
Location & leisure:
Burlington is the largest city in Vermont with a population of 38,000. It is located on the shores of Lake Champlain. Vermont is a small state and there will be opportunity to hike mountains and visit other areas as well. Local festivals, hiking, swimming, biking, baseball game- Activities will be planned based on volunteer interests.
Requirements:
Volunteers must be motivated to participate in discussions around peace, freedom and war. Bring materials and stories from your country to share. Please share your personal motivation for this camp on your registration form.
Harvesting, weeding and other garden tasks, in the community gardens. Helping prepare lunches and packaging rescued food. Participants must be flexible and willing, to help with all tasks.Study Theme: Bring information re hunger in your country
Accomodation & food:
Accommodation will be sleeping on mattresses on the floor of a house. Bring sleeping bags. Food will be primarily vegetarian. Cooking will be shared by participants.
Location & leisure:
Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is a unique town with a population of about 150,000. It is known for being bicycle friendly, it s many small sustainable businesses, and residents with alternative lifestyle. Participants can be met at the airport in Eugene, with prior notice. There is also an AMTRAK and Greyhound bus station. Eugene is two hours south of Portland, Oregon, an hour to the coast, and an hour to the Cascade mountains.Leisure Activities: Biking along the river, visiting local market, a one-day trip outside of Eugene to mountains or coast will be organized. The final weekend is the annual Eugene Celebration including a parade, lots of music, films, art and good food
Requirements:
Will need to be able to ride a bicycle to and from work sites. No more than 10 mile/16km round trip, on level ground. Bicycles will be provided. Bring work boots and gloves.No smoking in house or at work sites. No drugs allowed.
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