DE-SCI 10.63 Tonndorf

Start Date: 2012-07-21, End Date: 2012-08-04
Number of volunteers: 10, Topic: 10: Ideology and Spirituality
International age: 18 - 99
National age: 16 - 99

Introduction Tonndorf Castle is situated in the Weimar county – the so called „Toscany of the East“. The property with 40 acres consists of the castle (a former fortress), its tower, a well and a trench, some other buildings for living and working as well as of woods, orchards, meadows and vegetable gardens. 34 adults and 30 children between 0 and late 50s belong to the community. Together they bring this special place back to life, build apartments and workspaces, plant and harvest, organize festivals, markets, lectures, concerts, seminars and workcamps with all in all about 5.000 visitors each year.

Type of Work: Together with the community members you will build shelters for bicycles as well as for fire wood (the whole castle is heated by wood – to have it properly dry is very essential); you are also welcome to participate in garden work and in the community kitchen.

Study Theme: The experience of living in a community; understanding of collective planning, decision-making and management as well as the beauty and the troubles of communal life; inspiration in the following fields possible: alternative learning and teaching, self-subsistence, supporting an agriculture free of genetic manipulation, ecological building techniques (including strawbale-building); excursions to Weimar (Goethe, Bauhaus etc.) and Erfurt

Accommodation: In tents and guestrooms; organic meals together with the community; shared bathrooms; compost toilets.

Language: English

Requirements: Enjoying collective work outdoors.

Approximate Location: Tonndorf (20 km from Weimar and Erfurt).

Notes: A warm atmosphere in a very special place.

DE-SCI 6.42 Tübingen (about 50 km south of Stuttgart)

Start Date: 2012-09-08, End Date: 2012-09-23
Number of volunteers: 9, Topic: 6: Environment
International age: 18 - 99
National age: 16 - 99

Introduction This ecology-workcamp is organised in co-operation with a regional office for nature and landscape protection in Tuebingen and a regional organisation for the preservation of the cultural heritage. Two hills of a former wine-growing area near the famous old university town of Tuebingen are well-known as a habitat for rare and endangered species and have been declared nature reserves. These areas have to be maintained regularly, so that bushes and trees do not overrun vegetation that must be sheltered.

Type of Work: Working with experts, woods and fields have to be cut and cleared and dead wood has to be removed from the protected area.

Study Theme: Ecological problems, biotope and nature protection, geology, study tour with the eco-mobile to explore flora, fauna and habitat, history of Tuebingen

Accommodation: In a municipal building on camp beds

Requirements: Interest in ecological topics, being prepared for physical work.

Before you apply, please read the basic info on this site www.sci-d.de/info-for-you first. Here we explain what we expect from volunteers in our camps.

Approximate Location: As an active university town, Tuebingen has a lively student population, which is displayed by its numerous pubs and active nightlife. It is also a town of historical significance, with many famous half-timbered buildings and the opportunity to punt on the river Neckar (a specialty unique to Tuebingen in Germany).

Notes: You will work in a slope position, therefore you have to be properly equipped for it. Hardy working shoes/mountain boots will be necessary. No internet

Placement will only start on the 15th of March.

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