International Voluntary
Workcamp Program
Turkey 2015
GSM-YOUTH SERVICES CENTRE
www.gsm.org.tr
outgoing: outgoing@gsm.org.tr incoming: incoming@gsm.org.tr
bayindir sokak no: 45/9 kizilay Ankara 06420 turkey
T:+90 312 417 11 24 F: +90 312 425 81 92
Who we are…
GSM – Youth Services Centre is a non-governmental and non-profit youth organization that has been
founded by a group of young people in 1985 in Ankara, Turkey. Since its first day, GSM has actively
worked in youth field and until today it has created and successfully implemented many national and
international youth projects. GSM is a pioneer organization in the field of youth-work in Turkey.
Our main aim is to support common understanding, peace, friendship and intercultural learning among
young people coming from different cultural backgrounds by organizing international youth activities. We
believe that these intercultural activities give space to young people to share their experiences and own
cultural richness, which could help young people to break down any barriers and prejudice.
Main Activities are;
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International Voluntary Workcamps
International Youth Projects under European Programs
Youth Information
NGO Capacity Building Seminars
We are member of;
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Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organizations
UNESCO/CCIVS-Coordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service Organizations
ERYICA-European Youth Information and Counseling Agency
SEVEN-Senior Volunteer Exchange Network
EURODESK Turkey
UGK-National Volunteering Committee
General characteristics of GSM’s workcamps
All the camps;
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are being organized by GSM in cooperation with municipalities, universities and local initiatives
are international and the camp language is ENGLISH
most of them last for 2 weeks, some of the TEEN camps are 12 days
have one or two GSM camp leaders
do not provide insurance
TEEN camps have ORIENTATION PART in Istanbul, 3 days before the camp starts.
What we expect from our volunteers
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no previous experience or specialty for participating at the camps is necessary
to be ready to work 5-6 hours a day
to be able to speak at least basic English
to arrange their own transfer to/from the camp place
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to join all the camp activities and obey the rules of the camp
to bring necessary materials, which are required for the camps
to arrive at the camp place on the arrival day and depart on the departure day
to have their own large insurance in their own countries and bring any necessary documents
to bring a big smile and enthusiasm
ORIENTATION DAYS for teenage camps
For all our teen projects we will be organizing an obligatory orientation meeting for three days in Istanbul.
The camp leaders will be meeting all volunteers in Istanbul/ Atatürk Airport, and take them to the hostel,
where they will stay for the duration of the orientation. More information about the accommodation
place will be sent to volunteers together with the info-sheet.
Aim of the orientation days in Istanbul is to initiate the group dynamics between international volunteers
and Turkish volunteers, get to know each other, start intercultural dialogue and explore the city of
Istanbul through orienteering. This will be a good opportunity to enjoy a bit of city life and discover
Istanbul monuments, before being a part of an all green environment during camps. On the forth morning
the group will travel all together to the camp site by coach.
It is compulsory for the volunteers under 18 years old to participate in orientation days!
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List of Workcamps of 2015
CODE
NAME
LOCATION
START
END
TYPE
GSM01
Fit for Life
Mugla
26.06.2015
11.07.2015
ENVI/RENO
# of INT
Vols
18 Vols
Age
GSM02
Keep it Green
26.06.2015
11.07 2015
ENVI
18 Vols
18-30
GSM03
Green Stage
Suleymanpasa/
Tekirdag
Tekirdag
26.06.2015
11.07.2015
ENVI/KIDS/ART
18Vols
18-30
GSM04
Fun with Friends
Adana
26.06.2015
11.07.2015
ENVI/RENO
18 Vols
18-30
GSM05
Green Parade
Tekirdag
24.07.2015
08.08.2015
ENVI/KIDS/ART
18Vols
18-30
GSM06
Trace the Time-1
Cine/Aydin
24.07.2015
08.08.2015
ARCH
18 Vols
18-30
GSM07
Happy Together
Mut/Mersin
31.07.2015
15.08.2015
ENVI
18 Vols
18-30
GSM08
Egirdir/Isparta
07.08.2015
22.08.2015
ZOO
18 Vols
18-30
GSM09
Run Free Just
Like Animals
Green Soul
Tekirdag
07.08.2015
22.08.2015
ENVI/KIDS/ART
18Vols
18-30
GSM10
Clean Beaches
Inkum/Bartin
07.08.2015
22.08 2015
ENVI
18 Vols
18-30
GSM11
Anatolian Magic
Tuzlukcu/Konya
07.08.2015
22.08.2015
ENVI/CONS
18 Vols
18-30
GSM12
Trace the Time-2
Cine/Aydin
21.08.2015
05.09.2015
ARCH
18 Vols
18-30
GSM13
Kaymak-1
Afyonkarahisar
21.08.2015
05.09.2015
CONS
18 Vols
18-30
GSM14
We Go Again
Milas/Mugla
21.08.2015
05.09.2015
ENVI/RENO
18 Vols
18-30
GSM15
Yenisehir/Mersin
28.08.2015
13.09.2015
ENVI/RENO
18 Vols
18-30
GSM16
Let’s Build
Together
Mountrain-1
Bolu
21.07.2015
02.08.2015
TEEN/ENVI
25 Vols
14-17
GSM17
Kaymak-2
Afyonkarahisar
31.07.2015
15.08.2015
TEEN/MANU
18 Vols
15-17
GSM18
Mountrain-2
Bolu
31.07.2015
12.08.2015
TEEN/ENVI
25 Vols
14-17
GSM19
Mountrain-3
Bolu
10.08.2015
22.08.2015
TEEN/ENVI
25 Vols
14-17
GSM20
Mountrain-4
Bolu
20.08.2015
01.09.2015
TEEN/ENVI
25 Vols
14-17
18-30
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GSM01 Fit for Life
26.06.2015 – 11.07.2015
ENVI/RENO
18 Vols
18-30
Partner: Our partner is Mugla Municipality. We have been organizing work camps with Mugla
Municipality since 2010. For more information about municipality please visit http://www.mugla.bel.tr/
Work: Mugla Municipality promotes healthy life and sports as a life style. This year, public sports center is
being renovated but there are still some work should be done outside of the buildings, especially in the
green area. During the camp, the volunteers will do simple renovation and painting work around the
sports center as well as will do vegetation in the gardens.
Accommodation and Food: Self Catering / Guest House
Location and Leisure: Mugla is one of the most touristic Aegean cities in Turkey which lies at the
southwestern cost. It has many touristic coastal towns like Bodrum, Fethiye, Gulluk and others which
attract thousands of tourists every year. The city is a member of “Association of Historic Towns in Turkey”.
Besides the cultural wealth of the city at present, it’s getting richer every day with the additional cultural
events and activities of the Mugla University.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest airports; Istanbul or Milas
GSM02 Keep it Green
26.06.2015 – 11.07 2015
ENVI
18 Vols
18-30
Partner: Our partner is Suleymanpasa Municipality. This is the first year that we cooperate with the
municipality. For more information please visit: www.suleymanpasa.bel.tr
Work: Summer 2014 a big flood disaster affected Tekirdag district. All the municipalities in the district
have been working on recovery of the green areas beside flood relief projects. Our partner Suleymanpasa
Municipality has the largest green area and biggest public parks in the district therefore it is important for
them to receive international solidarity during recovery process. Volunteers will work in public parks and
they will be planting roses, gardening and cleaning vegetation in parks.
Accommodation and Food: Hostel / Local restaurant
Location and Leisure: Suleymanpasa is a planned district and second level municipality in Tekirdag
Province, Turkey. It is located in the northern part of the Sea of Marmara. The Thracian breeze in
Suleymanpasa has a unique touch. The town still protects its historical building structure in most places.
Most of the city's Ottoman wooden buildings have been replaced by concrete apartment blocks, but some
are being restored or replaced with attractive houses in the traditional style.
Language: English
Terminals: Nearest airports; Istanbul
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GSM03 Green Stage
26.06.2015 – 11.07.2015
ENVI/KIDS/ART 18Vols
18-30
Partner: Our partner is Gulercin Primary School. This is the second time that we have been organizing
workcamp together. For more information about the school please visit http://www.gulercinkoleji.com/
Work: Each year Gulercin Primary School organizes summer activities for the children between 10 and 16
years old. This year’s theme is “Environment”. In order to enable international dialogue and intercultural
learning and promote international solidarity among the children, this year the primary school would like
to invite international volunteers who will take part in the summer activities for the children. Together
with the children the volunteers will be take part in two different work; one is planting, gardening and
vegetation in the forestry of the school and the other one is creating a drama performance on
environmental issues, including writing the story, putting on the stage, costumes, make-up, etc. For the
performance they will be encouraged to use recycled materials. At the end of the camp they will stage a
drama performance.
Accommodation and Food: Guest house / Cafeteria
Location and Leisure: Tekirdag is a Turkish commercial town centre with a harbor for agricultural
products; the harbor is being expanded to accommodate a new rail link to the main freight line through
Thrace. There are still some natural, public beaches in Tekirdag which volunteers would like to spend their
time happily.
Special Requirements: Motivation Letter which explains the previous experience and/or high motivation
related to kids and artistic work
Language: English.
Terminals: Nearest international airport; Istanbul
GSM04 Fun with Friends
26.06.2015 – 11.07.2015
ENVI/RENO
18 Vols 18-30
Partner: Our partner is Cukurova University. This is the third time that we cooperate with the university.
For more information about Cukurova University: http://www.cu.edu.tr/tr
Work: Volunteers are expected to work at the stud farm and newly created ecological garden belongs to
Cukurova University. There will be two types of work. One of them is to take part in practical renovation
work in horse barns such as painting, brushing and adjustments; the other one is to take part in planting
and harvesting in the ecological gardens. The volunteers will have the chance to participate in ecology
workshops and riding horses.
Accommodation and Food: Dormitories / Cafeteria
Location and Leisure: Cukurova University is located in Adana, a geographical, economic and cultural
region that covers the provinces of Mersin, Adana, Osmaniye, and Hatay. Home to approximately six
million people, the region is mostly a large stretch of flat, fertile land regarded as one of the most
agriculturally productive areas of the world.
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Language: English
Terminal: Nearest airport; Istanbul, Ankara and Adana.
Note: Addition to the international group 15 national volunteers will participate in the camp.
GSM05 Green Parade
24.07.2015 – 08.08.2015
ENVI/KIDS/ART
18Vols 18-30
Partner: Our partner is Gulercin Primary School. This is the second time that we have been organizing
workcamp together. For more information about the school please visit http://www.gulercinkoleji.com/
Work: Each year Gulercin Primary School organizes summer activities for the children between 10 and 16
years old. This year’s theme is “Environment”. In order to enable international dialogue and intercultural
learning and promote international solidarity among the children, this year the primary school would like
to invite international volunteers who will take part in the summer activities for the children. Together
with the children the volunteers will be take part in two different work; one is planting, gardening and
vegetation in the forestry of the school and the other one is to prepare a parade in order to draw
attention of the locals for preserving what nature gives us.
Accommodation and Food: Guest house / Cafeteria
Location and Leisure: Tekirdag is a Turkish commercial town centre with a harbor for agricultural
products; the harbor is being expanded to accommodate a new rail link to the main freight line through
Thrace. There are still some natural, public beaches in Tekirdag which volunteers would like to spend their
time happily.
Special Requirements: Motivation Letter which explains the previous experience and/or high motivation
related to kids and artistic work
Language: English.
Terminals: Nearest international airport; Istanbul
GSM06 Trace the Time-1
24.07.2015 - 08.08.2015
ARCH
18 Vols
18-30
Partner: We have been organizing workcamps with the Cine Municipality for many years. For more
information about Cine and the municipality please visit http://www.cine.bel.tr/.
Work: Since 2004, Hacettepe University is running excavations in Tepecik Village of Cine. The findings
show that the site belongs to late chalcolithic era and Mycenaean culture. The volunteers will be working
together with the archeologists in the excavation area. The work will be hard and demanding under the
sun. The volunteers will be responsible of documentation and archiving the findings.
Accommodation and Food: Guest House / cafeteria
Location and Leisure: Cine is situated on Aegean part of Turkey and a beautiful district, possessing
picturesque views of nature. The town has been famous for its cultural and historic heritage which is
known of the Maryssa legend in Greek mythology. This beautiful town is known for its cuisine as well.
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Meatball is one of the most delicious foods in Cine and its recipe is an ultimate secret. The town hosts
Alabanda-Tepecik Village, one of the most important excavation area belongs to Mycenaean Culture.
Language: English.
Terminals: Nearest international airports; Istanbul or Izmir
GSM07 Happy Together
31.07.2015 – 15.08.2015
ENVI
18 Vols
18-30
Partner: Our partner is Mut Municipality. We have been organizing workcamps with Mut Municipality
since 2000. The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international event in their small town. For
more information: www.mut.bel.tr.
Work: With the help of the international workcamps that we have been organizing together with Mut
Municipality, the Castle of Mut turned into a cultural centre for local young people. Each year,
international groups took care of one part of the renovation work and last year it was the end of the
renovation work. This year, the volunteers will take part in landscaping of the cultural centre created by
the previous international groups. They will be responsible of weeding, flowering and planting.
Accommodation and Food: Guest House / Cafeteria
Location and Leisure: Located 165 km far away from Mersin, one of the biggest cities and important port
of Turkey. Mut is a village surrounded by mountains and high plateaus. The region hosts Turcoman, still
living with their old traditions in the high plateaus. The Mediterranean village will welcome the volunteers
by very interesting customs of Turcoman, wedding ceremonies, natural beauties and historical sites. Mut
is a member of “Association of Historic Towns in Turkey” touristic places like Dagpazarı Church, Alahan
Monastery, Karaseki and Aloada Cave in Mut. Trips for natural and touristy places, as well as, plateau
excursions in the region will be organized as leisure time activities.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest Airport: Istanbul or Ankara
GSM08 Run Free Just Like Animals
07.08.2015 – 22.08.2015
ZOO
18 Vols 18-30
Partner: Our partner is Egirdir Municipality. This year is the second year of our cooperation. More
information about our partner can be found at www.egirdir.bel.tr.
Work: Last year, Egirdir Municipality constructed a zoo together with the university in order to inspire
people to learn more about the diversity of life. Because of the budget cut, municipality needs volunteers
to help the zookeepers for feeding and taking care of the animals.
Accommodation and food: Dormitory / Cafeteria
Location and leisure: Egirdir is one of the most beautiful districts in Turkey. It is 34 km far away from
Isparta. The town has the perfect combination of nature and colors and it located near of the amazing
Egirdir Lake. Egirdir has lots of historical choices for its visitors like in the rest of Turkey. The municipality
will give you the chance to explore some of these ancient places. The Aksu Dungeon Cave and the Canyon
of Candır are only a couple of examples for you. It will be the exact volunteering project for which you will
remember always.
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Special Requirements: Volunteers should be aware that the work is with animals! And they should not be
afraid of animals or have allergies to animals.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest terminals; Istanbul
GSM09 Green Soul
07.08.2015 – 22.08.2015
ENVI/KIDS/ART
18Vols 18-30
Partner: Our partner is Gulercin Primary School. This is the second time that we have been organizing
workcamp together. For more information about the school please visit http://www.gulercinkoleji.com/
Work: Each year Gulercin Primary School organizes summer activities for the children between 10 and 16
years old. This year’s theme is “Environment”. In order to enable international dialogue and intercultural
learning and promote international solidarity among the children, this year the primary school would like
to invite international volunteers who will take part in the summer activities for the children. Together
with the children the volunteers will be take part in two different work; one is planting, gardening and
vegetation in the forestry of the school and the other one is to draw the outcomes of the thematic and
creative discussions that they have altogether on the walls or façade
Accommodation and Food: Guest house / Cafeteria
Location and Leisure: Tekirdag is a Turkish commercial town centre with a harbor for agricultural
products; the harbor is being expanded to accommodate a new rail link to the main freight line through
Thrace. There are still some natural, public beaches in Tekirdag which volunteers would like to spend their
time happily.
Special Requirements: Motivation Letter which explains the previous experience and/or high motivation
related to kids and artistic work
Language: English.
Terminals: Nearest international airport; Istanbul
GSM10 Clean Beaches
07.08.2015 – 22.08 2015
ENVI
18 Vols
18-30
Partner: Our partner is Bartin Municipality. This is the first time that we organize workcamp together with
the municipality. For more information www.bartinbelediyesi.com/default.asp
Work: Volunteers will work on the beach mostly. Inkum beach attracts many local and foreign tourists
each year, what we want to do together with the municipality is to raise awareness of both locals and
foreigners to have clean holidays, to be able to enjoy the golden sand each and every year. Volunteers
main tasks will be preparing some banners to draw attention and doing some cleaning of the beach, since
the best way of achieving what we stand for is including ourselves in the work.
Accommodation and food: Under tents / Local restaurant
Location and leisure: Bartin is a beautiful city from the Northern part of Turkey. It is one of the richest
districts with its forests and included Kure Mountains National Parks. Main sights include the castle, two
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churches, bedesten, the Kuskayasi Road Monument and Inziva (seclusion) Cave in the city center. Sections
of the ancient city like the forum, the council palace, the road of honor, the theatre, the acropolis, and a
necropolis are now below the ground. The wooden Bartin houses display the architectural characteristics
of the art movements after the Reforms Decree.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest terminals; Istanbul
GSM11 Anatolian Magic
07.08.2015 – 22.08.2015
ENVI/CONS
18 Vols 18-30
Partner: We have been organizing workcamps with Tuzlukcu Municipality for a long time. The inhabitants
are very motivated to host such an international event in their very small town. This camp is a good
opportunity for you to taste the rural and village life of Central Anatolia. For more information about the
town and the municipality please visit http://www.tuzlukcu.bel.tr/.
Work: Tuzlukcu Municipality is going to apply to receive “Citta Slow” label; therefore it is important for
them to make necessary preparations in terms of transportation, sustainable living and local development.
This year, the municipality will be focusing on environment and promotion of cycling for transportation.
During the camp, the volunteers will be working in practical environmental work such as landscaping,
planting trees, etc. In addition to the environmental work, the volunteers will take part in constructing the
bike roads.
Accommodation and food: Guest house / cafeteria.
Location and leisure: Tuzlukcu is one of the disctricts of Konya, one of the oldest continuously inhabited
cities, ranks as one of the great cultural centers of Turkey, Cultural and philosophical growth, the mystic
Mevlana, known as the Whirling Dervishes has lived and spread his thoughts in/from Konya. Mausoleum
of Mevlana is one of the most famous places in Konya. Tuzlukcu, 2 hours away from Konya, is a typical
Central Anatolian village with its traditions, people and village life. It is welcoming the visitors with its
wedding ceremonies, hospitable inhabitants and traditional way of living.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest terminals; Istanbul or Ankara
GSM12 Trace the Time-2
21.08.2015 – 05.09.2015
ARCH
18 Vols
18-30
Partner: We have been organizing workcamps with the Cine Municipality for many years. For more
information about Cine and the municipality please visit http://www.cine.bel.tr/.
Work: Since 2004, Hacettepe University is running excavations in Tepecik Village of Cine. The findings
show that the site belongs to late chalcolithic era and Mycenaean culture. The volunteers will be working
together with the archeologists in the excavation area. The work will be hard and demanding under the
sun. The volunteers will be responsible of documentation and archiving the findings.
Accommodation and Food: Guest House / cafeteria
Location and Leisure: Cine is situated on Aegean part of Turkey and a beautiful district, possessing
picturesque views of nature. The town has been famous for its cultural and historic heritage which is
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known of the Maryssa legend in Greek mythology. This beautiful town is known for its cuisine as well.
Meatball is one of the most delicious foods in Cine and its recipe is an ultimate secret. The town hosts
Alabanda-Tepecik Village, one of the most important excavation area belongs to Mycenaean Culture.
Language: English.
Terminals: Nearest international airports; Istanbul or Izmir
GSM13 Kaymak-1
21.08.2015 – 05.09.2015
CONS
18 Vols
18-30
Partner: Our partner is Afyonkarahisar Municipality. We have been cooperating with Afyonkarahisar
Municipality for 11 years. For more information about the municipality, please visit www.afyonbld.gov.tr.
Work: Afyonkarahisar Municipality, one of our oldest partners, has been hosting international voluntary
workcamps in order to promote intercultural dialogue and volunteering. During the camp the volunteers
will set up wooden tables and benches for the inhabitants of the city to be used in natural park, located
outskirt of the city.
Accommodation and food: Student Dormitory (Separate dorms for boys and girls) / Cafeteria
Location and leisure: The city of Afyonkarahisar is located as gateway between the see and the inner
regions of Anatolia. The history of the city goes back to 4000BC. The top of the rock in Afyon has been
fortified for a long, long time. It was known to the Hittities as Hapanuwa and was later occupied bu
Phrygians, Lydian and Persians until it was conquered by Alexander the Great. It is a spa-center with
thermal baths and it is famous for specific “Turkish delight”. There are also some fairy chimneys and
thermal foundations which attract many tourists every year as well as the Mevlevihane (a lodge by
Mevlevi dervishes) became a museum recently. The city is a member of “Association of Historic Towns in
Turkey”.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest terminals; Istanbul
GSM14 We Go Again
21.08.2015 – 05.09.2015
ENVI/RENO
18 Vols 18-30
Partner: Our partner is Milas Municipality. We have been organizing workcamps for 15 years. For more
information please visit: www.milas.bel.tr
Work: It is a tradition for our international volunteers to take part in the renovation of the public parks in
Milas. This year, the volunteers will take part in environmental work such as landscaping and do some
practical renovation work in the public parks such as painting the benches, renovating the playground.
Accommodation and food: Dormitory/Local restaurant
Location and leisure: Milas, one of our oldest and most experienced partner, is a touristic coastal town in
Mugla, where the mountains meet the sea and Mediterranean cost meets Aegean cost. The town is quite
rich in terms of history. There’re many ancient cities and historic places, some belonging to thousands of
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years ago. That is probably the reason why Milas is also a member of “Association of Historic Towns in
Turkey”.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest international airport: İstanbul or Bodrum.
GSM15 Let’s Build Together
28.08.2015 – 13.09.2015
ENVI-RENO
18 Vols 18-30
Partner: Our partner is Yenisehir Municipality, one of the four districts of city of Mersin. This is the 14 th
year that we have been cooperating with the municipality. For more information about the municipality
please visit http://www.yenisehir.bel.tr/
Work: Similar to previous years’ program with Yenisehir Municipality, volunteers will be asked to do some
environmental and renovation work; such as cleaning, painting, repairing and sustaining of public areas.
Accommodation and food: Cafeteria / Dormitory.
Location and leisure: Mersin is 20 km inland from Mediterranean Sea. It has hosted various nations
throughout the history. The city welcomes the volunteers with its beautiful nature, historical monuments,
ruins from antique and middle ages and modern structures of a developing city. Cleopatra´s Gate, church
of St.Paul, architectural works from Ottoman periods and early Republic of Turkey are some of the most
remarkable features of the city. Local cuisine includes sandwich with grilled meats wrapped in flat bread
named “tantuni”, a dessert made by carrot called “cezerye” and a sour drink named “salgam”.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest airports; Istanbul, Ankara or Adana.
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GSM16 Mountrain-1
21.07.2015 – 02.08.2015
TEEN/ENVI
25 Vols
14-17
Partner: Our partner is MounTRain Outdoor Academy, located in Bolu, Aladaglar, is one of the oldest
outdoor sports academy. It aims to promote outdoor sports and education among young people and
support their personal development in terms of team work, conflict resolution, cooperation and selfconfident. This is the first time that we cooperate with the academy. For more information
www.mountrain.com
Work: This year we had a very heavy winter in Bolu Aladaglar and because of the snow, the branches
were broken and close the path for trekking and cycling. During the camp the volunteers will participate in
cleaning the paths for trekking and cycling. Beside the voluntary work, the Academy will organize them
ranging from classic to modern outdoor activities and fun games. The volunteers will enjoy climbing and
high ropes course, kayaking, canoeing, water sports, lifeguarding, mountain biking, table tennis, aerobics,
frisbee, fitness sports, volleyball, soccer, creative activities, lake swimming, and campfire stories.
Accommodation and food: Under tent / Cafeteria
Location and leisure: Bolu is a province in northwestern Turkey. It's an important midpoint between
Ankara and Istanbul. The city has a great contribution to Turkish cuisine by its tradition to train world
famous cooks. This is an attractive forested mountain district with a long history dating back Phrygia, BC.
Mountrain Outdoor Academy premise is located on Aladaglar Mountain, (1.300m), not far away from the
city of Bolu. The premise is in a pine forest nearby the lake. It offers mountain, forest and lake... three
must haves of an outdoor camp. The daily program of the camp will be included in the info-sheet. The
volunteers will have a scheduled program including free time activities beside the outdoor activities.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest airport; Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation
meeting that all volunteers should attend. The orientation meeting will last for 3 days. The group will
travel together to the camp site on the morning of the 4th day. The departure will be on the last day of
the camp and the volunteers will be brought to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Extra Fee: 340 Euro (the amount will be used to cover the expenses of 3 days orientation in Istanbul,
transportation from/to Istanbul, outdoor activities in the camp as well as fee of the professional outdoor
trainers)
Note: There will be 25 national volunteers in the camp.
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GSM17 Kaymak-2
31.07.2015 – 15.08.2015
TEEN/MANU
18 Vols
15-17
Partner: Our partner is Afyonkarahisar Municipality. We have been cooperating with Afyonkarahisar
Municipality for 11 years. For more information about the municipality, please visit www.afyon-bld.gov.tr.
Work: Afyonkarahisar Municipality, one of our oldest partners, has been hosting international voluntary
workcamps in order to promote intercultural dialogue and volunteering. During the camp the volunteers
will paint the sculptures which will be used to decorate the thematic park.
Accommodation and food: Student Dormitory (Separate dorms for boys and girls) / Cafeteria
Location and leisure: The city of Afyonkarahisar is located as gateway between the see and the inner
regions of Anatolia. The history of the city goes back to 4000BC. The top of the rock in Afyon has been
fortified for a long, long time. It was known to the Hittities as Hapanuwa and was later occupied bu
Phrygians, Lydian and Persians until it was conquered by Alexander the Great. It is a spa-center with
thermal baths and it is famous for specific “Turkish delight”. Beside the excursions, the group will have the
chance to camp on the mountains during the weekend.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest airport; Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation
meeting that all volunteers should attend. The orientation meeting will last for 3 days. The group will
travel together to the camp site on the morning of the 4th day.
Extra Fee: 245 Euro (the amount will be used to cover the expenses of 3 days orientation in Istanbul,
transportation from/to Istanbul, outdoor activities in the camp)
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GSM18 Mountrain-2
31.07.2015 – 12.08.2015
TEEN/ENVI
25 Vols
14-17
Partner: Our partner is MounTRain Outdoor Academy, located in Bolu, Aladaglar, is one of the oldest
outdoor sports academy. It aims to promote outdoor sports and education among young people and
support their personal development in terms of team work, conflict resolution, cooperation and selfconfident. This is the first time that we cooperate with the academy. For more information
www.mountrain.com
Work: This year we had a very heavy winter in Bolu Aladaglar and because of the snow, the branches
were broken and close the path for trekking and cycling. During the camp the volunteers will participate in
cleaning the paths for trekking and cycling. Beside the voluntary work, the Academy will organize them
ranging from classic to modern outdoor activities and fun games. The volunteers will enjoy climbing and
high ropes course, kayaking, canoeing, water sports, lifeguarding, mountain biking, table tennis, aerobics,
frisbee, fitness sports, volleyball, soccer, creative activities, lake swimming, and campfire stories.
Accommodation and food: Under tent / Cafeteria
Location and leisure: Bolu is a province in northwestern Turkey. It's an important midpoint between
Ankara and Istanbul. The city has a great contribution to Turkish cuisine by its tradition to train world
famous cooks. This is an attractive forested mountain district with a long history dating back Phrygia, BC.
Mountrain Outdoor Academy premise is located on Aladaglar Mountain, (1.300m), not far away from the
city of Bolu. The premise is in a pine forest nearby the lake. It offers mountain, forest and lake... three
must haves of an outdoor camp. The daily program of the camp will be included in the info-sheet. The
volunteers will have a scheduled program including free time activities beside the outdoor activities.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest airport; Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation
meeting that all volunteers should attend. The orientation meeting will last for 3 days. The group will
travel together to the camp site on the morning of the 4th day. The departure will be on the last day of
the camp and the volunteers will be brought to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Extra Fee: 340 Euro (the amount will be used to cover the expenses of 3 days orientation in Istanbul,
transportation from/to Istanbul, outdoor activities in the camp as well as fee of the professional outdoor
trainers)
Note: There will be 25 national volunteers in the camp.
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GSM19 Mountrain-3
10.08.2015 – 22.08.2015
TEEN/ENVI
25 Vols
14-17
Partner: Our partner is MounTRain Outdoor Academy, located in Bolu, Aladaglar, is one of the oldest
outdoor sports academy. It aims to promote outdoor sports and education among young people and
support their personal development in terms of team work, conflict resolution, cooperation and selfconfident. This is the first time that we cooperate with the academy. For more information
www.mountrain.com
Work: This year we had a very heavy winter in Bolu Aladaglar and because of the snow, the branches
were broken and close the path for trekking and cycling. During the camp the volunteers will participate in
cleaning the paths for trekking and cycling. Beside the voluntary work, the Academy will organize them
ranging from classic to modern outdoor activities and fun games. The volunteers will enjoy climbing and
high ropes course, kayaking, canoeing, water sports, lifeguarding, mountain biking, table tennis, aerobics,
frisbee, fitness sports, volleyball, soccer, creative activities, lake swimming, and campfire stories.
Accommodation and food: Under tent / Cafeteria
Location and leisure: Bolu is a province in northwestern Turkey. It's an important midpoint between
Ankara and Istanbul. The city has a great contribution to Turkish cuisine by its tradition to train world
famous cooks. This is an attractive forested mountain district with a long history dating back Phrygia, BC.
Mountrain Outdoor Academy premise is located on Aladaglar Mountain, (1.300m), not far away from the
city of Bolu. The premise is in a pine forest nearby the lake. It offers mountain, forest and lake... three
must haves of an outdoor camp. The daily program of the camp will be included in the info-sheet. The
volunteers will have a scheduled program including free time activities beside the outdoor activities.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest airport; Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation
meeting that all volunteers should attend. The orientation meeting will last for 3 days. The group will
travel together to the camp site on the morning of the 4th day. The departure will be on the last day of
the camp and the volunteers will be brought to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Extra Fee: 340 Euro (the amount will be used to cover the expenses of 3 days orientation in Istanbul,
transportation from/to Istanbul, outdoor activities in the camp as well as fee of the professional outdoor
trainers)
Note: There will be 25 national volunteers in the camp.
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GSM20 Mountrain-4
20.08.2015 – 01.09.2015
TEEN/ENVI
25 Vols
14-17
Partner: Our partner is MounTRain Outdoor Academy, located in Bolu, Aladaglar, is one of the oldest
outdoor sports academy. It aims to promote outdoor sports and education among young people and
support their personal development in terms of team work, conflict resolution, cooperation and selfconfident. This is the first time that we cooperate with the academy. For more information
www.mountrain.com
Work: This year we had a very heavy winter in Bolu Aladaglar and because of the snow, the branches
were broken and close the path for trekking and cycling. During the camp the volunteers will participate in
cleaning the paths for trekking and cycling. Beside the voluntary work, the Academy will organize them
ranging from classic to modern outdoor activities and fun games. The volunteers will enjoy climbing and
high ropes course, kayaking, canoeing, water sports, lifeguarding, mountain biking, table tennis, aerobics,
frisbee, fitness sports, volleyball, soccer, creative activities, lake swimming, and campfire stories.
Accommodation and food: Under tent / Cafeteria
Location and leisure: Bolu is a province in northwestern Turkey. It's an important midpoint between
Ankara and Istanbul. The city has a great contribution to Turkish cuisine by its tradition to train world
famous cooks. This is an attractive forested mountain district with a long history dating back Phrygia, BC.
Mountrain Outdoor Academy premise is located on Aladaglar Mountain, (1.300m), not far away from the
city of Bolu. The premise is in a pine forest nearby the lake. It offers mountain, forest and lake... three
must haves of an outdoor camp. The daily program of the camp will be included in the info-sheet. The
volunteers will have a scheduled program including free time activities beside the outdoor activities.
Language: English
Terminal: Nearest airport; Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation
meeting that all volunteers should attend. The orientation meeting will last for 3 days. The group will
travel together to the camp site on the morning of the 4th day. The departure will be on the last day of
the camp and the volunteers will be brought to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Extra Fee: 340 Euro (the amount will be used to cover the expenses of 3 days orientation in Istanbul,
transportation from/to Istanbul, outdoor activities in the camp as well as fee of the professional outdoor
trainers)
Note: There will be 25 national volunteers in the camp.
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