A propos de l'organisation localeThis project is organized by NiG e.V., a german non-profit and non-government organization.

Présentation du programmeThis workcamp is for nature lovers, since the work will be mainly outdoors. There is a lot of work around the natural reserve. Since it’s not possible to use common agricultural techniques, volunteers have to do everything manually. Moreover every meadow around has to be cut and the grass have to be put aside. The aim of this project is to help to protect this unique reserve through your contribution. This project will be done in cooperation with environmental agency of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

A propos du logement sur placeThe volunteers will stay in an old house in Sauerwerder nearby Teterow.

Localisation du projetShort trips to nearby facilities, sport games, barbeque, parties or anything that crosses your mind can be planned.

ExigencesPlease bring a sleeping bag, a mattress pad, working clothes (gloves) and motivation.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projetWe will share specific information on the Covid-19-situation in Germany and our according measures with the info-sheet once you get accepted.

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A propos de l'organisation localeInfo: www.ravensbrueck-sbg.de/en/ @gedenkstaette_ravensbrueck, @GedenkstaetteRavensbrueck

Présentation du programme- learning about the NS-history - digital tour of the memorial - interviews with holocaust survivors - updating an historical online archive - artistic project More detailed information will follow.

ExigencesFor this Workcamp it is necessary to have very good English skills! A specific motivation letter to this project is required!

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A propos de l'organisation locale

Ce projet est organisé par une association allemande à but non lucratif. Pour ce projet, elle collabore avec une association locale d’agriculture et d’environnement.

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Étant donné que la plupart des tâches à réaliser seront en extérieur, ce chantier s'adresse aux amoureux de la nature. Il y a beaucoup à faire, notamment autour de la réserve naturelle. Comme il n'est pas possible d'avoir recours aux techniques agricoles classiques, les volontaires doivent tout faire manuellement. De plus, l’herbe des prairies des alentours doit être coupée et mise de côté. L'objectif de ce projet est d'aider à protéger cette réserve unique grâce à la contribution des volontaires. Il sera réalisé en collaboration avec l'agence environnementale du Land allemand de Mecklembourg-Poméranie occidentale.

A propos du logement sur place

Les volontaires seront hébergés au sein d’une école. La nourriture est incluse, mais les repas devront être préparés par les volontaires.

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Lohmen est un village situé au milieu du land du Mecklembourg-Poméranie-Occidentale, au coeur de la réserve naturelle Upahl-Lenzen. On y trouve de nombreuses possibilités en matière d’activités en plein air, comme un labyrinthe, des terrains de sport, des sentiers pédestres et plus encore. Il est possible de rejoindre un lac à pied, et de s’y baigner. Le village de Lohmen, fondé au 12e siècle, compte environ 850 habitants.

A propos des activités de loisirs possibles

Des excursions (baignades, visites...) peuvent être organisées.

Exigences

Les participants devront apporter un sac de couchage, des vêtements de travail (des gants), un sur-matelas et beaucoup de motivation !

A propos du point de rencontre

- Aéroports les plus proches: Berlin ou Hambourg.
- Gare des trains à proximité: Güstrow.
Attention: il existe deux villes du nom de « Lohmen » en Allemagne. Il s’agit, dans le cadre de ce chantier, de celle située entre Güstrow et Goldberg, dans le Land de Mecklembourg-Poméranie occidentale.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projet

Une fois que les participants auront été acceptés, le partenaire leur communiquera les informations nécessaires sur la situation en Allemagne concernant le Covid-19 avec la feuille de route.

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A propos de l'organisation localewww.hlzerner-see.de

Présentation du programmeInternational volunteers are invited to improve the grounds of the centre. Tasks are likely to include construction, gardening, maintenance and renovation works. It is planned to create corners relaxation, to paint playground equipment, to maintain the water playground and similar tasks. Other environmental and construction works are possible. Please be aware that you will not work with children

A propos du logement sur placeAccommodation:You will live in small bungalows. Bed linen will be provided. The sanitary track with showers, toilets and a washing machine is situated next to the bungalows. Close to the sleeping place you will have your own common room, a place to meet and relax in the evening. Food:All meals will be provided in the centre. The catering is well organised, with set meal times for the different groups accommodated at the same time. Furthermore, you should know that the centre provides food which is usually intended for children.

Localisation du projetArea:The "KiEZ HElzerner See" is situated at the shore of the Lake HElzener See in Dubrow south of Berlin. The nearest town is KEnigs Wusterhausen. The "KiEZ" is a recreation centre e.g. for children and teenagers. Here you can find more information and pictures of the centre: www.hlzerner-see.de.You will live and work in a place with many childrens groups. If you smoke, please ask the host or leader where you are allowed to smoke. Please refrain from smoking in front of children. Please check with the host regarding alcohol consumption and if you choose to drink please be responsible and only do so during free-time.Leisure Time:There are bicycles and boats which you can use, a hobby room, a disco hall and table tennis hall. There are possibilities to visit places of interest:Nearby:I Kindertierpark FrauenseeI SpreewaldFurther afield:I Capital city Berlin and its famous sights for example, German Parliament (Bundestag), Zoo, Museums and Theatre.I Potsdams castle park of Sanssouci and the Film Park Babelsberg

Informations supplémentaires sur le projetPrepare at home information about your home country to inform at an evening-event at the workcamp. Your presentation: 1-2 hours. Besides your presentation you could bring things for visualization or small souvenirs for every participant. Corona-Info: We will send you a Corona Infosheet one month before the workcamp. Current status 03/21: Bring with you a negative PCR-test. During workcamp we will test all participants regularly.

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A propos de l'organisation localeHillersche Villa gGmbH www.hillerschevilla.de

Présentation du programmeIn a two-week workcamp, teenagers and young adults from all over Europe will work with experts to turn the Jewish cemetery in Zittau into an inclusive place of learning and remembrance. Participants will receive an introduction to the history of the cemetery and the region and will learn about different burial customs. We will also visit other places of Jewish life in Görlitz (GER), Liberec (CZ) and Sieniawka (PL) and gain an insight into the cultural characteristics of the region. In the second week, we want to make the outlines of the funeral hall at the Jewish cemetery, which was demolished by the Nazis in November 1938, visible again. And last but not least, we will install a tactile model of the funeral hall and a fountain, which will enable visitors of the cemetery to perform the ritual washing of hands. If you want more information you can visit www.mazewa.eu.

A propos du logement sur placeAccomodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in the environmental education center at Zittau’s zoo, which is a 5-minutes’ walk from the cemetery. You will be sleeping in bunk beds. There are bathrooms with showers, a kitchen, a common room and a washing machine. From the porch, you have a great view of the Zoo’s llamas. There is no Wi-Fi on the premises, but a large recreational outdoor area where volunteers can build a campfire, play games etc. Internet will be provided in our main building, a mansion that used to be home to the Hiller family (hence its name “Hillersche Villa”). Food: At the accommodation, there is a big kitchen for the group. The kitchen team of your group will be responsible for cleaning the kitchen. Volunteers will cook the meals for themselves. Ideas for cooking are welcome. In case you need any special spices or ingredients for your recipes, please bring them with you, as you might not be able to buy them in Germany. On some days, lunch may be taken care of by local volunteers or our restaurant.

Localisation du projetLocation: Zittau is a small town with a beautiful historic center, located in the easternmost part of Germany, on the German, Polish and Czech border. In the late 19th century, a small Jewish population settled here, founding a religious community and establishing a Jewish cemetery. After World War II and the Shoah, Zittau’s Jewish cemetery has almost been forgotten. Being located outside of town, it fell prey to natural and violent destruction. Until 2003, numerous cases of vandalism were recorded. Since then, Hillersche Villa, together with volunteers and the municipality, has been working on the restoration of the Jewish cemetery. Our aim is to enhance its visibility and building awareness of the Jewish history of Zittau through guided tours and educational programs like this international workcamp. Leisure: We will offer cultural and social activities on some evenings. Generally, you are free to spend your leisure time on the grounds of the accommodation, in the Park next to it or in the old town of Zittau (ca. 30 min. walking from accommodation). In case you want to share any games/songs/traditions from your home, please bring the necessary equipment/instruments. If it is warm enough, we can organize for you to go to the nearby lake (Olbersdorfer See) to go swimming.

ExigencesPlease bring a five-minute presentation on the topic of death and funeral traditions in your cultural environment.

Informations supplémentaires sur le projetPlease note that we will be working on a cemetery. Basic rules of respect and decency should be followed. Please bring: - Working clothes - Working or hiking boots - for male participants: a hat, cap or headscarf - water-resistant clothing - swimwear in case you want to go to the lake - insect repellent - sunscreen

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A propos de l'organisation localewww.buchenwald.de/en/570/ www.gedenksteine-buchenwaldbahn.de

Présentation du programmeWork: The volunteers will work at the memorial site of the former concentration camp of Buchenwald. It is located upon a hill around 10 km from Weimar, the city where Goethe and Schiller worked and lived, but also where the Nazi movement had already in the 1920’s a lot of supporters. Today the site of the Memorial is at the same time a cemetery, an evidence for the crimes which were committed in Buchenwald, a place of grief and commemoration for the victims and a place of historical and political education and information outside the school-system. The main project for the practical work will be on the “Buchenwald Railway Memorial Trail” where you will work for the preservation and maintenance of the former railway path. In addition, you will take part in a remembrance project when you produce memorial stones that commemorate children and young people who were deported to the concentration camp of Auschwitz and murdered there. Study part: The program will focus on the National Socialist history (i.e. on the concentration camp system, the NS ideology and the NS society) and its effects and consequences until today. The responsible pedagogical assistant of the Memorial will show you the remains and history of the former camp, step-bystep, through different tours on the site. Moreover, you will visit exhibitions and watch documentary movies, and those who would like may work with materials of the library or the archive. If you like we can deal with the memorialization in Germany and your countries and exchange country-specific perspectives on historical events, also on those beyond 1945. Open spaces can be organized for your interests, for example to discuss current social issues like racism or neofascism. In an excursion you will discover the history of the city of Weimar.

A propos du logement sur placeAccommodation: You will stay in the International Young People’s Centre, situated on the area of the former concentration camp. You will have to share the room with 2 volunteers. Sanitary facilities including showers are in the rooms. You do not need a sleeping bag or bed linen. You can use a washing machine for a small fee. There is internet access in the accommodation. More information: https://www.buchenwald.de/en/130/ Food: Food will be provided. There will be no possibility to cook.

Localisation du projetLeisure time: The free time activities will be decided by the groups interests and wishes. That depends of course on the group. And this year it also depends on the specific situation and limitations due to the Corona virus. Weimar is a student and tourist city and has many leisure facilities. There are some possibilities to go out in Weimar, such as going to the theatre, exhibitions or to concerts. The city is famous for its museums of German cultural history, including those about the famous poets Goethe and Schiller and about the Bauhaus architecture or the Weimar Republic. There is the possibility of going for walks in the woods, go swimming etc. In the Youth Center you can also use the Hi-fi and video equipment and the volunteers can do handicrafts in the arts room. In the building we have table tennis and table soccer.

ExigencesFor this Workcamp it is necessary to have very good English skills as we will get a lot of information about the time of Second World War!

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Présentation du programmeThe main work during the camp will be the preparation of the light festival; which will be on the last Friday. At the light festival the whole park will be lightened by candles and fire and at different places there will be theatre, music and installations. Preparation works have to be done, such as building up tents, carrying things, playing music to practise for the event, painting signs and so on. Here we need your handicraft and also creative ideas to prepare a little program as a part of the festival. The projects depend on the dynamics of the participants! If you play a musical instrument it would be great if you bring it with you! You will work together with two project leaders and volunteers of the castle Dreilützow. They will join your group like members of the workcamp

A propos du logement sur placeAccommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in multi-bed rooms (4-9 beds in a room) in a little building next to the castle. This house is only for workcamp group. The rooms can be locked. There is the possibility to do the laundry. Food: You will be catered by Schloss Dreilützow, if there will be quite a few vegetarians, they will be easily catered for. Nevertheless there will be the opportunity to cook together in the evenings if you want to.

Localisation du projetThe little village Dreilützow is situated in the federal state Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The castle Dreilützow is a 300 year old estate with a big park, which will be the workcamp location. Wittenburg, the nearest town is about 4 km away and the closest big town is Schwerin, about 25 km away. In the surrounding area you’ll find mostly forests and farms. Please be prepared to live in an isolated place with poor internet connection!!!

Exigencesonly limited Wi-Fi available

Informations supplémentaires sur le projetWe will send you a Corona Infosheet one month before the workcamp. Current status 03/21: Bring with you a negative PCR-test. During workcamp we will test all participants regularly.

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