IJGD0210-10 - Volunteering in Germany : "A Trailer in a Sea of Flowers"

Vacancy: IJGD0210-10 - Volunteering in Germany : "A Trailer in a Sea of Flowers"
Company: Concordia
Category: Construction & building, Social Work
Dates: 20/03/2010-03/04/2010
Cost: £180 registration fee-Volunteers fund their own travel. Board and accommodation provided by the host organisation free of charge
Support in place: Pre-departure phone and email support; Predeparture and On arrival training; local project co-ordinators look after the volunteers; host organisation 24 hours full support ; evaluation and feedback once back in the UK.
Age limit: 18-26

IJGD0210-10 - Volunteering in Germany : "A Trailer in a Sea of Flowers"

Programme : STANDARD

Project type : Construction Renovation/Restoration

Age : 16 to 26 Places : 15

Country : Germany

Travel terminal : Train: Melle / Airport: Hannover

Dates : 20/03/2010-03/04/2010

Location : Bad Essen I, Lower Saxony; Melle 20 km, Osnabruck 30 km, Hannover 120 km

Work : Volunteers will renovate and fashion a trailer/ construction caravan, which will then be used as a venue for families, youth groups, and schools that visit the Niedersächsischen Landesgartenschau in Bad Essen. The outside of the trailer needs to be polished, primed and painted, while the inside will be redone using wood. The trailer will then be decorated inside and out, along the lines of the “Bathe in a Sea of Flowers” theme, and cleaned. Depending on the weather, the work will take place either outside or inside.

Accomodation : Shared rooms in the education centre.

Why take part in an International Volunteer Project with Concordia?

We believe that this is a great opportunity:

• to experience different cultures, ideas and beliefs
• to work alongside local people in local communities and gain a real
• insight into their country, culture and traditions
• to learn new skills and broaden your horizons
• to meet new people and explore new places
• to be part of a global movement working towards equality and understanding between all people
• to help make a difference even when you only have a short amount of time to spare

For more information please don't hesitate to contact our office or send us an enquiry.

PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO APPLY VOLUNTEERS NEED TO BE RESIDENT IN THE UK